Never mind counting down how many days until Christmas. How about enjoying everything that is upcoming in our community this month that will also lead into a very busy December.
Before I write further I want to wish one of my Maidstone readers a speedy recovery and thank them for their continued kind words to these columns. It is nice to know that others outside of my own community enjoy learning about what our town has on the go, reassuring me I am on the right track in this weekly submission.
Also a big shout out to those who organized the Bells of Peace event held on sundown of Nov. 11 at both the Baptist and Anglican churches. Attendees were invited to ring bells signaling the signing of the armistice after WWI as well as promoting peace in our midst.
What’s upcoming on the event list in Unity includes:
Tonight, Nov. 15, the Unity Community Resource Centre hosts their ladies night out at the movies. Check with Kristi at the UCRC if there are still tickets available.
Nov. 16, Will Ballantyne will be performing at a concert at the Rise & Grind coffee shop.
Nov 21 the Unity Miners would love to see some fans in the stands for their third home game.
Nov 22, the Unity Curling Club hosts a one-day Sturling Bonspiel.
Nov. 23, the always-popular French Onion Soup dinner fundraiser and bake sale that includes Chef Marcel’s famous breads and cinnamon buns will take place at Parkview Place with limited tickets available. Contact Paula to arrange yours.
Nov. 24, Unity will have two Christmas sales this year, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 at the Anglican Hall; they will run 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Open to handmade and home businesses. Contact 306-228-8339.
Nov 25, the Unity Midget AA Lazers host a home game at 2 p.m.
Nov. 27, the Legion Hall will play host to a mini market that includes a hot lunch available for purchase running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At UCHS, student led conferences are up Nov 14 and 15, as both students and staff welcome parents to come see their child’s progress as well as an opportunity with meet with teachers to discuss any concerns or highlights. Senior volleyball is in the last leg of season as last weekend senior girls hosted regional play downs at their school while the senior boys hosted conference play downs; a hopeful berth to upcoming Provincials on the line (girls provincials in Clavet on Nov. 16 weekend, boys provincials in Melville on Nov. 25 weekend). UCHS sports season now moves to curling and very soon basketball. UCHS Warrior football held their year-end banquet on the 13th that included a special tribute and thank you to graduating players. The football team are into their popular Mom’s Pantry orders and are also thankful to friends, family and neighbours for the support in their endeavors. Upcoming soon at UCHS will be Christmas decorations and planning and will also include a unique culture fest hosted by the Grade 11s. And, if you missed the grad class selling their pails of ice melt in their town blitz and still want to purchase this product, you only have until Friday to contact the school to arrange this.
Unity Public School will also host this month student led conferences that was preceded by report cards.
At St. Peter’s School, the school was thankful to all those who will sang at mass at 11 a.m. mass on Sunday, Nov. 25. The music programs that include both band and choir will now be in regular rehearsals for their upcoming Christmas performances both publicly and at their school concert. St. Peter’s also has student led conferences on tap this week.
Unity curling club continues to be a busy place every night of the week with multiple leagues and programs offered every single day. The club is now welcoming teams to enter their annual Boxing Day fun spiel on Dec. 26. Last year saw a record number of teams participating as many enjoy visiting with other visiting family and friends. You can sign up at the rink or by calling the club or sending a PM to the UCC Facebook page.
In addition to other construction there is another wow factor with the fabulous makeover being unveiled slowly at Grondin’s Funeral Services on Main Street. This is in addition to projects I’ve mentioned before the opening of the brand new 15,000+ sq foot Delta Co-op home centre with brand new expanded paved parking. The brand new CrossFit Lair building is working on the finishing touches of their building and parking. Unity Credit Union continues their extensive renovation project.
With fewer than 20 cards remaining and the jackpot now entering the $15,000 mark, the Wednesday action at the Legion Hall just draws more and more people hoping to meet lady luck. Congratulations to the Lions on such a successful ongoing fundraiser.
Congratulations to Unity’s own, Kaybree Zunti, who has had a wildly successful year on the rodeo circuit, most recently capturing the Junior Rising Stars Canadian Finals title in barrel racing. Zunti is now off to compete at NFR in Vegas in early December. I will have more details on her year in an upcoming issue.
Coffee row folks are either reviewing their elation of the Riders winning the West Semi final or suffering the agony of defeat with Saskatchewan’s favourite football team. They also know they don’t want to miss a minute of catching up on everything that has taken place in town as well as learning about everything that is coming up in this community. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time…
