The long weekend is here, but farmers are busy. Please remember to be mindful of extra time needed to navigate roads as farm equipment also needs to navigate highways while being transported to the fields.
Next weekend will be the annual Unity Minor Ball Day which will feature at least one game from every team in every division. There is a baseball tournament on the June 2 weekend.
Last Sunday was the inaugural adult co-ed soccer event and the activity will take place at the UCHS fields each Sunday at 7 p.m.. The games are open to any adult who wants to participate. There is no registration needed or cost to play, just show up and have fun.
The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre will be open for the season soon. Lesson registrations are underway.
Today is the first lunch offered in conjunction with the Unity Farmers MarketÌýthat continues each Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adanac Hall at the museum grounds. Lunch, catered by Jann Venn, will be offered once a month. This market offers home made and home baked items. For details on the market contact Carmen Bowker or follow the Unity Farmer’s Market Facebook page.
The Unity motorcross track is ready and waiting for bike enthusiasts. You can also purchase memberships by contacting Dylan Ganter.
Next week is the first of the monthly burger sales at long-term care, fundraising funds for their recreation department. Residents and families appreciate those who come to support their efforts.
Last week, long-term care played host to the annual hospital auxiliary tea, bake and book sale with a large crowd coming out to enjoy the event. The hospital auxiliary uses funds raised to purchase equipment used in both acute and long-term care wards.
The last Unity Public School spirit day takes place May 30 with a Wacky Day scheduled.
St. Peter’s School students enjoyed a performance by the John Paul II Collegiate band from North Battleford May 15. Thursday, the Grade 6 class enjoyed a soccer play day in Cut Knife. St. Peter’s has announced they will be introducing a pre-K program starting in the fall. Interested parents are encouraged to contact the school to register their little ones or find out more details.
At UCHS, students witnessed a mock accident presented by SADD and some students to emphasize the message of distracted or drinking and driving consequences. Track participants who advanced to districts compete May 23 and 24.
The May 7 town forum highlighted plans for the future of the community. The discussions included budget highlights, proposed road repairs and problem resolutions for other areas. A new recycling mandate was discussed with the emphasis on reducing and reusing plastics that are no longer recyclable. Local stores will be talked to about an alternative to plastic bags. Shoppers are encouraged to use reusable bags as much as possible.
The Unity Museum has opened a new office building, which features a picture gallery as well as a registration desk for visitors. The office is open 2 to 5 p.m. every day until Sept. 5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Coffee row folks are enjoying the emerging green environment as well as the fresher air, sounds of birds and sights of summer. Community activity is always a source of inspiration, as there are always events and activities to keep the conversation humming. Everyone smiles at the positives we get to experience on a regular basis right here in Unity. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of community culture. Until next time …
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