Many events have a link to a more detailed information sheet. Where there is no link you can go to that county's homepage for coalition contacts or call 1-866-OP-UNITE (1-866-678-6483). For links that do not work properly please notify Communications Director Dale Morton.
April 2008
Wednesday, April 2 Kick BUTTS Day. Join the fight against smoking. For more information on check out the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Wednesday, April 2
A drugs in the community and prescription drug presentation will be given from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the London-Laurel YMCA gym on Fifth Street. For information contact Phyllis Miller with KY River Foothills Head Start at 606-877-6342.
Thursday, April 3
A presentation on methamphetamine will be given to juniors and seniors in the Career Options class at Buckhorn High School (Perry County) from noon to 1:30 p.m. For details contact David Wheeler at 606-348-7176.
Saturday, April 5
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Matrix Taurus #1 section at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Thursday, April 10
The Rockcastle UNITE Coalition will hold their annual meeting and appreciation recruitment dinner, 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Building in Mt. Vernon. Guest speaker is Pastor Maury Davis, a frequent guest with Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family. For information contact Pastor Vaughn Rasor at fairviewbapt@aol.com.
For details click here.
Thursday, April 10
A methamphetamine and prescription drug awareness overview will be presented at the Martin County Coalition meeting, 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Roy Collier Community Center in Inez.
Saturday, April 12
A methamphetamine awareness training will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for foster parents at the vocational school in McKee. For information contact Lora Stivers at 606-330-2001 or 606-493-7282.
Saturday, April 12
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martins Fork Lake. Food will be provided. For information or to volunteer contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
Monday, April 14
An overview presentation about Operation UNITE will be made to the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce, noon, at Jenny Wiley State Park. For information contact Mandy Stumbo at 606-886-0634 or floydchamber@setel.com.
Monday, April 14 Note time change. Operation UNITE will participate in a town hall meeting to help prevent underage drinking, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Teen Scene in Salyersville. The public is invited to this free event for youth and adults. Refreshments will be served For details contact Drug-Free Communities Coordinator Carolyn Isaac at 606-349-5483 or carolyn.issac@ky.gov.
Monday, April 14
A free concert featuring the band 1000 Generations will be held at 8 p.m. in the Gatliff Chapel on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg.
To download a flyer click here.
Tuesday, April 15
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Thursday, April 17
A methamphetamine lab presentation will be given from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for community businesses that go into or around homes. The presentation will be held at the G.C. Garland Building in London (behind London Elementary School). For details contact Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699 or martha.breeding@laurel.kyschools.us.
Thursday, April 17
A methamphetamine awareness conference will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the new Manchester City Hall. Presented by Clay Countians United, Manchester City Police and Clay County Sheriff's Office. No one under 18 will be admitted. For information contact Jeff Culver at 606-598-8411x224, Kevin Johnson at 606-598-3471, Doug Abner at 606-598-8871 or Ken Bolin at 606-599-6820.
Friday, April 18
The Johnson County UNITE Coalition will sponsor a “Bowl Over Drugs” night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the bowling alley in Paintsville.
Friday-Saturday, April 18-19
"Rockin' for Reasons" battle of the bands competition at Wayne County High School gym. Sponsored by Wayne County Teens UNITE Club. For information visit www.myspace.com/wchsteensunite.
Saturday, April 19
Third annual UNITE fishing tournament on Laurel Lake. First place receives $2,500. Applications are now being accepted at Dave & Rex's Outdoor World in Corbin.
Saturday, April 19
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Matrix Eagle #3 section at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Sunday, April 20
Congressman Hal Rogers and UNITE President/CEO Karen Engle will present an informational program about UNITE to the youth group and congregation of First Baptist Church in Somerset. Youth program begins at 9:45 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. For information contact pastor French Harmon at 606-678-5106 or fharmon@fbcsomerset.org.
Thursday, April 24
A free Internet safety training for parents will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center in Wayne County. Vital information will be presented by the Kentucky State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the U.S. Attorney's Office for Child Safety. For details contact Cecil Garth at 606-340-9127.
Saturday, April 26
UNITE will have a booth and a speaker at SOMA Fest, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in London.
Saturday, April 26
Open at the Jam competition for Christian bands wanting to open at Pike County's July Jam will be held at Grace Fellowship (old Weddington Theater) on Second Street in Pikeville.
For details click here.
Saturday, April 26
Champions for a Drug-Free McCreary County will conduct a youth (ages 15-17) training retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Focus will include alcohol, tobacco and other drugs information, environmental strategies, leadership and local policy. For more details contact Brandi Coomer at 606-451-6762 or 606-219-11481.
Saturday, April 26
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Coal Transport KY at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday, April 26
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, April 26
Jackson County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson County Ministries Pond in Annville for all youth 17 and under. Participants under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, along with door prizes for all. Lunch, snacks and drinks provided. For details contact Glen Byrd at 606-287-7900.
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
Official Site of Operation UNITE
2292 S. Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
606-677-6179 ● Toll Free 1-866-OP-UNITE ● Fax 606-677-6166
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
