Don鈥檛 know how our fifth month of 2015 came to a completion so quickly however, heading into June, we can only be hopeful for the nice weather and all the fun activity that summer holds for us.
鈥淪cotty鈥� the T. Rex arrived at the Unity Museum May 20 with two representatives from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. The Swarthmore United Church on the museum grounds was the only venue at the museum large enough to hold his massive skull and accompanying exhibit. He will certainly be an attraction at the local museum that will be exciting to see, and we are lucky to be one of the stops on 鈥渉is鈥� tour.
Remember it鈥檚 the 35th anniversary of our museum. Let鈥檚 show our appreciation for not only this fabulous attraction in town but, out of respect and appreciation for all our museum volunteers do all year to keep this attraction in tip top shape, take your guests there for a visit.
St. Peter鈥檚 School staff and students had a gorgeous, warm, sunny day for their annual track and field meet last week. Staff are now looking at their June calendar wondering how they will fit it all in.
Unity Public School students and staff are holding their track and field meet May 29, with June 1 as their alternate date if the weather is unfavourable.
Unity Composite High School is happy to once again be sending a contingent of athletes to provincial track and field competition.
Next on the agenda at UCHS will be the annual awards ceremony coming up June 9 as well as another ceremony June 11 for those students who have been invited to the annual Living Sky School Division Hall of Fame night held in Battleford.
Grads are counting down their school years now in days as graduation is slated for June 26 at UCHS.
Including minor ball programs, the junior ladies鈥� team, the ladies鈥� team, the senior men鈥檚 Cardinals and Friday night slo-pitch, the ball diamonds are a busy place.
This weekend is the Unity Miners鈥� annual slo-pitch tournament that will host a number of games, the booth, a home run derby and beer gardens.
Excitement and anticipation is edging higher each day as residents see the progress on the finishing touches of our long awaited new swimming pool. So far, the opening date is set for June 10.
Three weeks into its season and the Unity farmers鈥� market is another big hit. Come out to the Adanac Hall each week, on the museum grounds, Thursday from 2-5 p.m. to purchase homegrown or homemade products. Or you can put in a table with your goods. Contact Carmen Bowker for details.
If you love garage sales, you will want to mark June 6 on your calendar as Unity鈥檚 first 鈥渢own-wide garage sale鈥� is taking place. The list of addresses to shop at has increased steadily. You can pick up your address list at the town office and enjoy a day of browsing or shopping some bargains.
鈥淭eam Trotsalot,鈥� fundraising for the Gutsy Walk, are holding their dance night and social fundraiser at Bluez June 5, beginning at 9 p.m. Lonely J is providing live entertainment and there will be plenty of beverage and food specials. As well they are holding a draw night for the raffle they have been selling tickets on for the last six weeks. Proceeds are going towards the Crohn鈥檚 and Colitis Canada Foundation. Give Doreen at Unity Credit Union a shout if you would like to contribute or attend and need more details.
Mark June 12 on your calendar as that is the evening social planned to bid farewell to Pastor Bruice Moir and his wife Linda who have been in Unity for at least 20 years. Pastor Bruce has been involved in a number of things in Unity during his service as pastor at Unity Baptist Church. Everything begins at 7 p.m. at the Baptist Church.
Coffee row folks are resting following a very busy Western Days weekend in town last weekend. With seeding near completion they now are talking about weather and moisture predictions for the growing season. NHL playoffs are still a prominent topic as well as the enthusiasm for the upcoming Rider season. And, there is a never ending slate of activities on the agenda to talk about or review after attending. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time 鈥�
