It’s mid January already. How has your new year measured up so far?
And say this in your best Ukrainian accent, happy new year to those who celebrate under the Julian calendar.
The Unity Community Resource Centre is a great place to take your excess clothing that results from purging post Christmas. They accept a great variety of second-hand clothing and goods. They have a list of what they can and cannot accept on their Facebook page or you can contact the UCRC directly. They appreciate the help and support from the community.
Celebrate Unity is always a terrific event. If you know of a business that has gone above and beyond or someone who has contributed significant time and dedication to community activities, groups, events or organizations, nominate them for recognition. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 6. Call or text Helena at 306-228-8780
Plenty of curling fans were able to take in the Pinty’s Meridian Canadian Open Grand Slam curling event in North Battleford and enjoy these elite curlers in competitive action. Some community members volunteered at the event. We are fortunate to have a big ticket sporting event take place so close to home.
Just a week back and UCHS has returned to a high-paced schedule. Thursday is the dessert theatre and last night of Little Shop of Horrors at the senior gym at 7 p.m. The drama team is already at work on a regional drama festival production coming up in April that UCHS will host. Semester one exams take place next week. Jan 9, UCHS played host to a Telemiracle kickoff with the campaign called Unite for a Miracle that included a fundraising barbecue.
UCHS now also plays host to the after-school Steve Nash basketball program.
Unity Public School continues to work on their reading and writing goals. UPS is also excited to be part of Unite for a Miracle, and they will participate in three town-wide fundraisers — Friday, Jan. 13, Jersey/Pajama Day; Friday, Jan. 27, Hat Day; Tuesday, Feb. 14, Red and Pink Day. UPS will also be celebrating Literacy Day on Jan. 27 with a special assembly. This assembly is based on The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires.
St. Peter’s Grade 6 band students will join the Grade 7/8 band students to play the theme song to Little Shop of Horrors at the UCHS drama evening Jan.11 and 12. The annual Knights of Columbus basketball free throw competition will be Thursday, Jan. 26, at 11:45 a.m. in the school gym. All boys and girls ages nine to 15 are welcome. Winners of each group will receive a basketball and advance to districts.
Telemiracle 41 is quickly approaching and this year’s event is going to be even bigger than before. St. Peter’s are excited to join our fellow schools and businesses to engage in town-wide fundraising over the next few months to raise funds. To begin this endeavor students attended a kickoff party Jan. 9 in the UCHS gymnasium. The school’s first few fundraisers will include the town-wide spirit days.
This weekend marks the end of Minor Hockey Week in Saskatchewan. Shake the hand of a coach, manager, co-ordinator or other Unity Minor Hockey volunteer and say thank you for their commitment to the development and skill building in our young hockey players.
The Midget AA Lazers will host a two-game home series this weekend.
The curling club is accepting registrations for the annual JayDee Ag Tech Men’s Open Bonspiel. Reply through the UCC Facebook page, register at the rink or call 306-228-2212.
The Little Theatre group has “regrouped” and are in the rehearsal stages of their production that will play March 31 and April 1 benefiting KC Rescue and the Unity Community Resource Centre.
Coffee row folk are previewing 2017 and what it might look like in both our community and our province. Topics have now turned back to local sports at the rink, tuning into their favourite teams or players. While some miss the hustle and bustle that December brings, others cherish the quieter schedules and activities of January. So, you see, we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
