October, the month that brings us fabulous skylines at sunset and sunrise, in addition to fantastic scenery as leaves shed and golden brown takes over our landscape.
UCHS Warriors football team was off to Biggar this week where a win guaranteed them a home playoff game, but it was not meant to be. A strong Biggar team defeated the Warriors and the football team now heads back to Biggar Oct. 20 for the first round of playoffs. UCHS volleyball teams are busy with tournaments as they prepare for upcoming district and conference playoffs later this month. UCHS drama is in practices for their annual December dual productions.
To help celebrate Education Week this week, St. Peter's School hosted a seniors' tea Oct. 17 and today the SCC provides a pancake breakfast for students to start the learning day off with a hearty, hot breakfast.
Unity Public, as part of Education Week activities, hosted "bring your parent to gym class" Oct. 17. You can check their website for a list of upcoming activities.
Life at the arena has begun. The ice is kept busy with practices, and soon to be games, slated non-stop at the Unity arena. The town has a full schedule of each week's bookings for ice time on their website as well as posted at the arena.
The big treasure chest draw for the contest Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union are partnering for was drawn Thursday night (will have winner and more details in next week's column). This contest was to celebrate this week's Co-operatives Week as well as 2012 International Year of the Co-op celebrations. From Oct. 1 to 18 members could pick up game tiles at either Unity Credit Union or Delta Co-op to help them complete a slogan on their game card in order to earn a chance to pick a key that could open a treasure chest filled with goodies. In addition to the treasure chest draw all of the Delta Co-op locations held a variety of events, specials and draws throughout the week.
The UFC steak and lobster dinner night was another great success, thanks to the hardworking UFC committee and their volunteers. Businesses again generously donated prizes to the silent auction table as well as those two terrific gift certificate trees. Following a fantastic meal and the draws, guests were entertained by the band Flashback. A surprise donor was at the event and I will be thrilled to give you more details in next week's column.
Don't forget to vote next week in the municipal elections, Oct. 24. Although all the council seats have been acclaimed, there are two candidates running for the mayor's seat. Residents had a chance to meet and greet all the council members as well as the mayoral candidates at an open house held Oct. 11.
Don't forget Unity Curling Club held its registration Oct. 16 and 17 at the curling club. If you missed registration night you can still call the curling club at 228-2212 to get your name in as a team, an individual or spare. The club has plans to continue the after-school junior program, in addition to the high school team development and practices, although the executive will be looking for leaders to step forward for the after-school junior program.
Coming off a very successful year with numerous events and two teams winning provincial medals, hopes are high for more success this year from the Unity Curling Club. This year's events will include a mixed cash spiel Nov 23-25. In December, the club is proud to host the Sifto Cash Spiel Tour of Champions from Dec. 14-16. The curling club is proud of their five-sheet facility that has new lights this year. The large lobby and lounge has viewing space spanned clearly over all five sheets, including TV cameras at the opposite end so the spectators can see those close to the button calls.
Flu shots can now be received with a variety of clinics set up around town. Please check posters, the Unity paper or Heartland Health for opportunities for you to receive immunization for flu season this year.
Always a popular night out, you won't want to miss the Lions Club presenting their dinner theatre, The Blind Date, Nov. 9 and 10. Tickets are now available for only $35 from the town office or Lions' member Rose Mauthe at 228-2579. Kraft's catering is doing the cooking so you know you are in for a good meal. As well, Roxane Mamer is directing the production so it is sure to be a hit.
Fall suppers have begun. Unity United Church annual fowl supper is this Sunday and there still may be tickets left so contact Muriel Kraft at 228-3353 or Carol Ryan at 228-4245 if you would like to join in this feast. St. Peter's Parish fall supper is Sunday, Nov. 4. Tickets available at the church office or Just Jigs.
The pancake brunches at the museum will start again in November. Please watch this column and posters for details on this welcome event that helps raise money for our museum.
Coffee row folks are still talking about those Riders who are still surprising us. Just when we thought they were unstoppable they missed a key opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in their away game against Edmonton Oct. 13. There are a number of Unity fans headed to Mosaic Oct. 20 to cheer hard for the Riders in their next matchup against the Alouettes. The upcoming municipal elections in town for mayor and in surrounding RMs also has a place at the coffee row table ... So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week ...
UPS soccer team who competed in a district wide all day soccer tournament in Cut Knife on Oct. 12. Although the team did not win a game you can see by the smiles that they enjoyed fun while displaying sportsmanship while partipating in activity that they obviously enjoy.
