Well it鈥檚 not like we didn鈥檛 know the cold weather would eventually arrive, but it doesn鈥檛 mean we have to like it. As most folks have said, it鈥檚 not like you don鈥檛 expect it to be cold, but that nasty wind that accompanies it is what makes it so much more unwanted.
This Sunday, why not head to the high school to support the performers and enjoy the annual Community Carol Festival beginning at 2 p.m.
Congratulations and thank you to the individuals, groups and organizations who are choosing to host an event for Secret Santa or the Food Bank.聽 As well, those folks who are choosing to donate in lieu of something else they normally do at Christmas. Whether it is a donation in the drop off bins around town, dress down days, or the paint night organized by Stevie Grant 鈥� it all counts and on behalf of our community we extend our gratitude.聽
Did you know that PotashCorp is matching your donation to food banks up to $500,000 across Saskatchewan?
Congratulations to former Unity resident and UCHS alumni student, Tegan Kloster who took gold at the UFE (Ultimate Fitness Event) World Championships in Toronto in November.聽 Tegan is the son of Ken Kloster of Unity and Laura Lantz of Macklin.
Known and loved by many, long time waitress at the Armada restaurant Jan Taylor has retired.聽 Jan鈥檚 always shining smile and beautiful personality are treasured by all who encountered her.聽 Although I think Jan keeps busy in the kitchen with all of her fabulous baking now!
Also a big shout out to the men of Movember in town who participated in the Movember movement.聽 Peter Keller, Delta Co-op Unity Home Centre Manager, spearheaded a challenge among Unity businessmen to get on board the Movember movement.聽 Just over $4000 was submitted for the Movember cause thanks in large part to the men of Unity Motor Products who fundraised $1640, which was matched by UMP.
St. Peter鈥檚 School Community Council and Delta Co-op, who will be providing the staff, students and bus drivers with a delicious roast turkey dinner Wednesday, Dec. 21st in the church hall at 11:50 a.m. The choir will also be singing at the Carol Festival Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at UCHS. St. Peter鈥檚 School Grade 5/6 Band will also be performing at the Carol Festival. Tuesday, December 20th at 1 p.m. is the annual Christmas concert. This year our concert will be held upstairs in the church.聽 Teachers and children have been busily preparing for this event and are excited to perform. We invite all our families to a wonderful musical afternoon.
At Unity Public School, Grade 5 students are 鈥渄ecking the halls鈥� with Wee Trees that were created Dec. 7. Spirit Day will be held on Dec. 21st with a Christmas theme, as plenty of fun is planned for the last day of school before break.
At UCHS a candle sale is on in a fundraising effort to help build a school in Kenya, hosted by the 鈥淔ree the Children鈥� group.聽 Basketball season is in high gear with a dance to be held this Friday in conjunction with the basketball tournament.聽 ACTIVATE is busy with their 鈥�12 compliments of Christmas鈥� campaign.聽 The first part of Drama performances have taken place and the musical 鈥淟ittle Shop of Horrors鈥� is actively rehearsing so they are ready after the break.聽
The ugly/crazy Christmas sweater contest is on at the Unity curling club. Have you entered yours yet? A basket of goodies is the prize. Have you registered for the Boxing Day fun spiel at the curling club yet?聽 Call the club at 306-228-2212 to enter.
Only 10 days left in the Secret Santa campaign. Organizers have asked me to express their thanks for the cash and gift conations, so far, but to remind everyone that there are years where requests are higher than others. Keep Secret Santa in mind when doing your shopping this Christmas.聽 They will also need volunteers on assembly night so contact committee members Sharon Riou at 306-228-4264 or Bea Stephenson at 306-228-2494.
Did you know there are 27 participating businesses where you can enter the 鈥淕rand in Your Hand鈥� Chamber promotion that continues until Dec. 20?聽 Keep your shopping dollars at home and support the businesses who are supporting our events, activities, clubs and groups all year.
Coffee row folks聽 tell me they are enjoying the fresh Christmas baking that always seems to circulate this time of year. As one gent told me, goodies are especially good with coffee. They enjoy reviewing the many activities that are upcoming or have happened and are anxious to share their 鈥渞emember Christmas when鈥� stories. The smiles and laughter echoes throughout the venues that host these groups and are surely contagious to those who experience it. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time鈥�.
