The Mazda Foundation, the OEM’s philanthropic arm, is teaming up with the After-School All-Stars to help bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving.

The Atlanta chapter of the After-School All-Stars — a provider of year-round afterschool programs — is partnering with the Mazda Foundation and Project Yellow Light to host the upcoming “Super Saturday Service Day,” to focus on the dangers of losing focus while behind the wheel.

The upcoming carnival-style event will feature student performances in the form of skits, dance, poems and speeches to help illustrate the dangers driving distracted poses to community safety.

Organizers also said Ben Albino, the 2014 MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge runner up, the 2013 MAZDASPEED Challenge Summer Series Champion and Rookie of the Year in the 2012 MAZDASPEED Challenge Summer Series, will be attending to share safe driving tips, take photos and sign autographs.

The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the B.E.S.T Academy at 1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway North West in Atlanta.

The event is free and open to the public, and event organizers expect about 1,500 students and community members from across the metro area to attend.

"These students bring such creative approaches to spread the message that distracted driving is a serious community concern," said Tamara Mlynarczyk, manager, public affairs, Mazda North American Operations. "From 'Super Saturday Service Day' here in Atlanta to rallies, social media campaigns and parent engagement nights, ASAS Youth Advisory Board Members mobilized their peers and demonstrated incredible social responsibility. The Mazda Foundation is proud to support these young civic leaders."