Take time to do something special for your mom this weekend. Moms are the unsung heroes of all of our lives and deserve a little extra TLC this Sunday whether it is a meal prepared for them, a special gift or even a lengthy phone call or face time if you don’t live near them.
I had the amazing privilege of hosting a visit from our Matron of Honor who now lives in Minnesota whom I hadn’t seen in 25 years. She was taking her dad travelling through the province to places they used to live as well as visiting old friends along the way. She hadn’t been to Unity before but was impressed with our lunch choices and, other than the barrage of rough streets to travel on, she felt the community was very well kept and welcoming in appearance and by the people – so you see folks, others do take notice of what we’re doing right here.
Just another reminder to exercise patience when travelling as there will be farm equipment on our roadways.
This weekend, the Revolution Dance Recital takes place with a show Sweet Shoppe Friday at 7 p.m. at UCHS senior gym and Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Night at the Oscars.
Keep an eye on your community bulletin boards, social media updates, your local newspaper or event this column as there is plenty lined up for Unity again this month. With several events already have taken place in May, upcoming “to do’s” include: May 12, the ever popular Unity Farmer’s Market will celebrate another season starting this day at the Legion Hall again. May 13 will the official grand opening of the brand new Hollyhock’s Greenhouse in downtown Unity. May 17, UCHS will play host to the annual Living Sky School Division annual meeting, and with this year’s budget restraints there is certain to be topics of interest for the public. Following the long weekend in May, Unity will be gearing up for the annual Western Days coming up the first weekend in June so watch for updates and details to see where you can help or what events you would like to attend.
For UCHS, the travel club is still being asked to tell their tales from their amazing trip to Europe which included several important monuments and memorials such as Juno Beach and Vimy Ridge. It is now into its last sports season of the year as track athletes are preparing for upcoming meets that will lead up to local and district track meets in hopes of qualifying some spots at Provincials in 2017. In just six weeks time, current Grade 12’s will bid farewell to their school years in Unity which is an exciting adventure anticipated by students. Monday, May 15 will be an early dismissal while students are excited about the prospects of an additional day in their long weekend as a PD day is slated for May 23. District track meet will take place following the UCHS home meet, May 24 and 25.
Unity public school has plenty on the go in the last six weeks of their school year that includes the Grade 6 classes heading to Cut Knife for the division soccer tournament (postponed from a snowy October). Of course, everyone gets to enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend on May 22 with the added bonus of no school on May 23rd for a PD day.
Students at St. Peter’s On Thursday, May 25 the staff and students of St. Peter’s School will travel to North Battleford for a Division wide celebration of World Catholic Ed. Day. All students are asked to wear Saints Wear to represent our school during the event. More detailed information will be sent home closer to the date. We invite parents to attend all or part of this celebration
Last weekend the ball diamonds were a busy place as the volunteer clean up was moved into May 6 because of the snowy weather experienced the week previous. As well, the UK Royals junior team hosted a softball camp May 6 at the diamonds. May 7, Unity minor ball hosted their annual “minor Ball day” showcasing a game for each team in each division of both baseball and softball. Teams are now into playing their league and tournaments all in development and preparation for upcoming provincial championships that take place in July. Unity Minor Ball this year will host: three teams in Learn-To-Play, three mosquito, three peewee, one bantam, one midget boys baseball teams, two mite, two squirt, two peewee, one bantam, one midget girls softball teams. Unity will play host to more than 35 teams of softball in the Girls Prairie League Softball coming June 16,17 and 18. As well, the Bantam Double A has applied to host provincials but have not heard the results yet.
UMB was very disappointed to be victim to vandalism with doors kicked in, dugouts and sound booths spray painted as there is already over $1,500 in damage, which takes away from purchasing equipment and major projects upcoming. They encourage neighbors close by to please report suspicious activity at the diamonds.
Museum volunteers are busy preparing the buildings and grounds for opening day and hopeful for another busy and successful summer at the museum. The Canada 150 events taking place on July 1.
Friday night slo-pitch may still have room for another team or two. Contact Mike Gerlinsky at 306-228-7095 to enter.
Coffee row folks continue to review and theorize on this year’s growing season and all the challenges that have been faced by farmers in the last 12 months. These folks are also anticipating or reviewing upcoming or recent events taking place in Unity. Although it seems the group I follow has become less frequent and perhaps less in numbers, there still is always time for a smile and a brief chat to pass on the wisdom they have learned at “Coffee College.” So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…
