Friday the 13th and the Ides of March strike no fear in Unitarians. That’s because there is so much fun, food, fellowship, events and activities taking place all month that no one has time to give these silly superstitions a thought.
This weekend, the “Leap Forward to Mental Health” fundraiser is taking place at the community centre featuring a meal, a short presentation from mental health advocate Zoe Parksinson-Fisher, along with an illusionist.
You can also catch the Revolution Dance showcase of stars this weekend at the UCHS gym.
World Day or Prayer activity was marked by several churches in the community March 6. The Unity Ministerial Association is hosting weekly lenten lunches. Yesterday the United Church hosted with Unity Baptist church hosting March 19 and St. Peter’s hosting March 26. All events take place from noon to 1 p.m.. This community ministerial team will now be preparing for the annual Way of the Cross Walk taking place on Good Friday.
Next weekend, is the Ducks Unlimited dinner and fundraiser. Contact Curtis Sieben at Unity Credit Union if you are still looking for tickets.
The rink is edging closer to season end, although there are still games and activities taking place. Some playoff games in midget, bantam and pee wee divisions are still ongoing.
At the Unity curling rink, this weekend is the annual Bramiche Farms ladies’ spiel starting Friday, March 13. The last curling event for this season is the year-end mixed doubles fun spiel next weekend and you can also register at the club.
At UCHS, ACTIVATE projects are continuous leading up to the annual ACTIVATE day. The Grade 8 team held soup day March 3 offering free, homemade soup to anyone at the school. Upcoming March 16, the Grade 11 team will be hosting culture days offering free taste tests of cultural cuisine as well as some booths to learn more about the cultures that are part of our schools and community. Robotics are in the last legs of preparation for their April 3 competition. Archery is near the end of their season as well. Track practises have begun. Drama is ready to present in a couple of week, March 25 and 26 before they head to regional drama festival.
Unity Public School Grade 4 UPS students offered so many smiles and day makers when then travelled throughout downtown Unity to hand out fresh, homemade goodies to folks working as a random act of kindness and show of appreciation for what these folks do. Students will be decked out in green on March 17,celebrating St. Patrick’s day.
With more recent reports of break-ins and attempted break-ins, always be mindful of your property and your neighbourhood, reporting anything suspicious.
