It’s mid-December already and that means not only is this month flying by, but 2019 has gone quickly.
While you might be catching your breath from all of the community events and activities that have taken place so far, you might also be gearing up for all that is on tap for the rest of December here in Unity.
If you love curling, you won’t want to miss the Viterra Provincial Women’s at the Unity Curling Club this weekend, with top Saskatchewan women’s teams vying for a spot at the upcoming Viterra women’s provincial event in February. Action is free to watch and there is plenty of room for fans.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Winter Wonderland festivities Dec. 5. It was another fabulous display of community connections, camaraderie and Christmas festivities and thank you to everyone who hosted an event as well as everyone who came out to support the celebration. Be sure to check out more than 20 business Christmas tree entries and check out the snow sculptures that remain on town square.
Sunday, Dec. 15 is the community carol festival. If you ever need a way to find some joy this Christmas or soothe your soul with the peaceful performances of local talent, then you won’t want to miss this event at UCHS senior gym at 2 p.m.
A group of community volunteers is hosting Mistletoe Magic at the Former Glassfords building across from AG Foods on Dec 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Dec 15 and 22 showings from 4 to 6 p.m. A silver collection will be taken and proceeds will be donated to the Unity Museum. This event is spearheaded by Special Events Rentals, HollyHocks Greenhouse, Found Treasures and Blush Designs, along with the help of numerous community volunteers.
Ashton and Kendra Hewson won the grand champion Limousine female at the 2019 Canadian Western Agribition.
Unity Composite High School thanks the community for their support on their annual fruit sale. Students were able of fundraise for many programs thanks to purchases of 495 cases of fruit and cookie dough. UCHS Warrior football held their windup banquet Dec. 4 recognizing the team’s achievement this past season, as well as celebrating the football legacy created by coach Pat Orobko. He played a big role in the reinstatement of Warrior football in 1998, as well as many developments at Warrior field.
There is an atom hockey tournament this weekend at Unity arena. The Unity Miners will host home games Dec. 14 and 21, while the Midget AA Lazers will have home game Dec. 15 and Dec. 20.
The Unity Curling Club is still accepting registrations for the junior cash spiel being held Jan. 10. Call the club at 306-228-2212 for details.
Wednesdays continues to be a night for pickleball at the high school at 7 p.m. Mental wellness support group at the Unity health centre at meets at 7 p.m. and tne Lions Club Chase the Ace is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
Sundays you can join your family and friends at the Unity museum as they serve brunch every Sunday, one of their main fundraisers for the year.
