We are near the end of May. Are you feeling like you have had a fair spring or are you still waiting and hoping for nicer weather to appear? And how about that three-day rain, didn't that green everything up!
This weekend you can take part in a Dog Day Afternoon at the Unity vet clinic, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a hot dog sale with proceeds going to Lend a Paw Animal Rescue. Also, local author, Cindy Blanchette, will be on hand signing copies of her new book Doully Tales, If you ever loved a dog. As well, the Lend a Paw organization will have their pets on site that are looking to be adopted to new homes.
UCHS track club was at district track competitions in North Battleford to win a chance at moving on to provincial competition. Results were not available at press time. UCHS has always been proud to have a terrific track club that has moved a good contingent of athletes to the provincial level each year.
This weekend is the annual Miners' slo-pitch tournament at the diamonds. And don't forget - every night of the week there is free ball action either in softball or baseball divisions. Come and support your favourite team and enjoy a ball game in your community.
Following their kickoff event, Unity Credit Union and Delta Co-op are partnering again to volunteer in their community next week as part of the Co-operative Week of Volunteering initiative. During their kickoff event, the business duo partnership encouraged residents to enter their volunteer contest and commit to two hours of volunteerism in their community to be eligible for either a group or individual prize. The UCU and Delta partnership have committed to erecting a sound booth/storage shed on the credit union diamond to complete this venue for its active use in ball season.
Swimming lesson registration started May 22 and ran through May 24 at the town council chambers. No registrations were taken by phone prior but if you missed these registration times, you can contact Stephanie Schell at 228-2621.
Unity Western Days is coming up the first weekend in June. Posters are up around town detailing all of the activity that will take place over the weekend. New this year is an outdoor market at the town office parking lot Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., which can include market garden or craft tables, or even garage sale items. And keep in mind the committee is still looking for parade entries for their 1 p.m. parade Saturday, June 2. Contact the town office for details at 228-2621.
Unity Credit Union has stepped up to the plate again offering to match the personal community donations made from May 1 to June 30 (to a maximum of $20,000) to be used for the installation of computer radiography equipment at the Unity Health Centre.
There is a new mixed martial arts program being offered in Unity this year, instructed by Eric MacDonald and taking place at St. Peter's gym each Tuesday at 7 p.m. Unique as, although it can be taken on by any gender, it is especially popular to men for a new or additional fitness program.
The Legion held a fundraising barbecue May 17 as they are still trying to raise funds for their new roof. The Saskatchewan-wide Legion is also looking to put out a military service recognition book Lest We Forget. This annual publication helps to identify and recognize many of the veterans of Saskatchewan who served their country so well during times of great conflict across the globe that involved Canadian soldiers.
The book is meant to honour our duties as "keepers of remembrance" so that no one forgets the selfless contributions made by our veterans. This book, when complete, will be made available free of charge to all Legion branches. Proceeds from this project are intended to further the aims and objectives of this great organization as well as supporting the many community and service programs performed by its volunteers. Think of where our local and school Remembrance Day programs would be without our veterans. The Saskatchewan Command office is looking to private citizens and business community members throughout Saskatchewan to generate support for this important project.
Coffee row, what can I say? Hockey talk is still lingering on hockey playoffs as the season comes to a close. They have also been throwing out predictions for the upcoming Rider season with the addition of some new faces on the roster. And seeding will be on the topic table until its completion, hopefully sooner than later ... depending on how long the rains last. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week ...
