I say this often in my columns but how on earth did it get to this time already? October - I just can't believe we're into October! I, for one, am hoping for a prolonged beautiful fall like we've been experiencing will continue.
It's the annual trade show and fall fair this weekend at the community centre. This event holds something for everyone with a full floor of booths at the trade show and plenty to see upstairs in the fall fair entries, as well as a booth full of home-cooked, home-baked goodness. The event runs Friday 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday morning kicks off with a pancake breakfast sponsored and served by Unity Credit Union and Delta Coop starting at 8:30 a.m. The trade show operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Sunday, the Unity Life Association asks for you to join the "life chain" from 2 - 3 p.m. in front of the Armada Inn along Highway 21.
St. Peter's school is jumping into October with a variety of activities coming up that include AR program kicking into full swing, and choir practices, as well as Thanksgiving preparations. St. Peter's students are also involved in activities in the church. And, Wednesday, is the annual general meeting of the Light of Christ School Community Council at 7 p.m.
Unity Public School students are excited about all the great things that come with October. Reece Gilbert was one of the success stories in this year's cross-country season. Choir has started up. Decorations revolve around upcoming Thanksgiving.
UCHS congratulates 2014 graduates Adam Wallace and Devan Bertoia on additional awards earned from the Ministry of Education, proficiency award program. These students earned $400 to celebrate and recognize their academic excellence. Karbri Rutley earned district gold and Damien Bowey and Kyla Van de Meutter won district bronze for cross-country running. UCHS students are still participating in cross-country events, Warrior football and Warrior volleyball. The SADD group, SLC and PSCC are in full swing and will have updates and events for their school soon.
Marina Gampe and Sam David who captured a spot on the 222 U16 winter fastpitch team who will be heading to their first tournament in October. The U14 girls from here just finished their tryouts in Regina this past weekend so hoping to learn of some success stories there, too.
Speaking of fastpitch, Kelsey Wildeman and Shelby Solomko are heading to the Western Collegiate Softball association league championships in Strathmore this coming weekend playing with the University of Saskatchewan ladies' team. The U of S girls have already secured a berth at national collegiate championships after capturing the WCSA title last year, and that will take place in Calgary Thanksgiving weekend.
"3 on 3" hockey has begun which means a full slate of hockey practices and games is soon on the horizon. The Unity Skating Club held registration Sept. 30. Canskate will take place on Mondays and Thursdays with group tests and senior skate coming up as well. Check out the website www.unityminorhockey.com if you need more details.
The curling rink is "hurrying hard" to get ready for this season. The annual meeting is at the curling rink lounge on Monday and they encourage anyone interested in the season to attend. Registration nights are slated for Oct. 14 and 15 starting at 7 p.m. in the curling rink lounge. New curlers are welcome. You can sign up as an individual or a team or a spare. They'll find a spot for you. Call the curling rink lounge at 306-228-2212.
Unity Minor Football is in the tail end of their season with playoffs soon with the championship taking place on Thanksgiving Monday. Check out the updates on their Facebook page that will include photos from the UMF day.
Coffee row is dissecting the disastrous Rider games against Edmonton and hoping they can rebound to play better at the next home game at Mosaic. Hopes for harvest wrap up abounds. No matter which venue you attend a coffee row session or hear the laughter that evolves from their gatherings, it is a part of our community culture that shares the stories of family, friends and neighbours and no matter which side of the story participants sit on they can still reconvene the next day to enjoy each other's company over a cup of coffee that includes some great conversation on community events and activities. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week.
