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.
January 2007
Monday, January 1
New Years Day. The offices of Operation UNITE will be closed.
Tuesday, January 2
Applications for the Knox County UNITE Coalition's Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament on April 21 will begin being accepted at Dave and Rex's Outdoor World in Corbin.
Thursday, January 4
Knox County District Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Knox County Court House. For information contact David McAdams at 606-545-5423.
Thursday, January 4
Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike television show in partnership with Gearheart Communications, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. This will be a live broadcast and includes a call-in segment. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Programs air the first Thursday of each month. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Saturday, Jaunary 6
Pike County Gala, a charity event to benefit UNITE Pike will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Landmark-Mark V. Click here for details.
Monday, January 8
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug program at Rowan County Alternative School, 10:30 a.m. For information contact Cindy Kerns at 606-356-2701 or 606-356-0087.
Tuesday, January 9
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Mountain Basketball Classic, Perry County Central High School - June Buchanan vs Pineville, 6:30 p.m. and Hazard vs Shelby Valley, 8 p.m. For more information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1413 or ewilson@centertech.com or visit the Mountain Classic website click here.
Wednesday, January 10
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Mountain Basketball Classic, Perry County Central High School - Leslie Co vs Bell Co, 6:30 p.m. and Perry Central vs Pineville, 8 p.m. For more information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1413 or ewilson@centertech.com or visit the Mountain Classic website click here.
Thursday, January 11
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Mountain Basketball Classic, Perry County Central High School - Pineville vs Shelby Valley 6:30 p.m. and Leslie County vs Pikevlle 8 p.m. For more information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1413 or ewilson@centertech.com or visit the Mountain Classic website click here.
Friday, January 12
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Mountain Basketball Classic, Perry County Central High School - June Buchanan vs Hazard at 7 pm and Bell County vs Perry Central 8:45 pm. Will be televised by WYMT-TV and video-streamed on their website. For more information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1413 or ewilson@centertech.com or visit the Mountain Classic website click here.
Saturday, January 13
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Mountain Basketball Classic, Perry County Central High School - Losers bracket finals 4 p.m., consolation game 6:30 p.m. and final game at 8:15 p.m. Last two games will be televised by WYMT-TV and video-streamed on their website. Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will be present for the evening games and for the trophy presentation. For more information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1413 or ewilson@centertech.com or visit the Mountain Classic website click here.
Saturday, January 13
"Feel the Power" activity for youth in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Somerset. Free pizza, live music and testimony by local youth who have struggled with drug addiction.
For details click here.
Tuesday, January 16
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m. at the London office.
Saturday, Jaunary 13
Knox County UNITE 8-week basketball league, cheerleading and dance team will begin their season at 9 a.m. in the new Barbourville gym.
Thursday, January 18
A pastor/coalition recruitment dinner will be held by the Floyd County Drug Coalition of UNITE, 6:30 p.m. at Jenny Wiley State Park lodge.
Thursday, January 18
The Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition will hold a recruitment dinner at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Guest speakers include former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard and Pastor Ken Bolin from the Clay County coalition. For information contact John Hale at 606-392-9119.
Friday, January 19
UNITE will discuss volunteer efforts at the Bluegrass Substance Abuse Forum, 8:30 a.m., at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Newtown Pike in Lexington.
For details click here.
Saturday, January 20
The Perfect Vision UNITE Coalition of Jackson County is holding a church recruitment dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Annville Baptist Church. For information contact Brian Gabbard at 606-272-0790.
Monday, January 22
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give two anti-drug presentations at the Knox County Technology Trade School starting at 9:30 a.m. and a presentation at Barbourville Independent School at 1 p.m. For information contact Garrett Hinkle at 606-546-5310 or Marsha Dixon at 606-627-4905.
Monday, January 22
The Floyd County Drug Court will hold a graduation, 7 p.m. in the courthouse.
Monday, January 22
A membership drive by the SKCTC Cumberland Campus UNITE Coalition will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grill area. Subway sandwiches, chips and drinks will be provided. For information contact Veria Baker, director of admissions, at 606-589-2145 x13018.
Wednesday, January 24
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug presentation at the Lees College Campus in Breathitt County at 12:30 p.m. as part of an anti-drug education forum. For information contact Scott Gross at 606-487-3528 or Kena Mullins at 606-487-3519.
Wednesday, January 24
An adult Drug Court graduation ceremony will be conducted for two Knott County participants and one Magoffin County participants, 11:30 a.m. in the third floor Circuit Courtroom of the Knott County Judicial Center. For information contact Glenda Shrum at 606-785-5605.
Thursday, January 25
The East Ridge UNITE Coalition will meet at 7 p.m. at East Ridge High School. This is a community coalition meeting for those interested in finding solutions to dealing with the drug problem in the Belcher, Elkhorn City, Ferrals Creek, Mouthcard and Feds Creek communities of Pike County. For information contact Frank Crum at 606-835-4539.
Friday, January 26
UNITE Executive Director Karen Engle will be the featured interview guest on the "One on One" program to air at 10 p.m. on KET2. To view program click here.
Friday, January 26
"Band Together Against Drugs" concert, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory on 30th Street in Middlesboro. There is no cost. Concert features the groups Crimson and The Manifest, free food, prizes and guest speakers. Sponsored by the Middlesboro and Pineville campuses of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. For details contact Andrea Woods at 606-248-2064 or andrea.woods@kctcs.edu.
Sunday, January 28
UNITE Executive Director Karen Engle will be the featured interview guest on the "One on One" program to air at 2 p.m. on KET1. To view program click here.
Monday, January 29
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give an anti-drug presentation to students at Pulaski Elementary at 9 a.m., Pulaski Central at 10:30 a.m., and Nancy Elementary at 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Stacy Bland at 606-678-4713, Kaye Mounce at 606-677-9885, or Lisa Hall at 606-636-6338.
Tuesday, January 30
A free training for volunteers wishing to create UNITE's Court Watch program in Magoffin County will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, at the Teen Scene, 1099 Parkway Drive (U.S. 490) in Salyersville. For more information about Court Watch click here. For information about the training contact Coalition Coordinator Alisha Baldridge at 606-889-0422 or abaldridge@centertech.com.
Tuesday, January 30
Neighbors UNITED training for the Eadsville and Parmley Grove communities in Wayne County will be conducted at 6 p.m. at the Parmley Grove Baptist Church on Route 789 in Monticello. This is a free training offered by the DAAD Coalition. For more information about Neighbors UNITED click here. For information about the training contact Shirley Garth at 606-340-9127 or sjoy@windstream.net.
February 2007
Thursday, February 1
Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike television show in partnership with Gearheart Communications, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. This will be a live broadcast and includes a call-in segment. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Programs air the first Thursday of each month. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Friday, February 2
The Morgan County ASAP, Champions and UNITE coalition meetings will be held back-to-back beginning at noon at the MSU Center in West Liberty. Exciting things are happening in the community. The public is welcome to attend to learn more and become involved. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Friday, February 2
Williamsburg High School UNITE Club lock-in for high school students was cancelled due to weather. Rescheduled for March 9. For information contact Tom Stephens at 606-549-6044x229 or tom.stephens@wburg.kyschools.us.
Monday, February 5
Major Mike Bosse will present "Plain Truth For Parents," an insider's approach for mothers and fathers of Bell County to learn the threats of parenting in today's world, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bell County High School. Learn valuable insight to drug abuse, warning signs, on-line predators and other threats to our most valuable assets - our children. The presentation is free and childcare is provided. For information call 1-606-337-3034.
Monday, February 5
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard's appearance in Lee County at Southside Elementary and Lighthouse students was cancelled due to weather and will be reschedled.
Monday, February 5
A Neighbors UNITED training sponsored by the Knox County UNITE Coalition will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Artemus Volunteer Fire Department.
Thursday, February 8
A presentation on the effects of methamphetamine on the community and what can be done about this problem will be presented to students at Somerset Community and Technical College's Laurel Campus at 11 a.m. For information contact Lynn Thompson at 606-843-2052.
Saturday, February 10
A presentation on UNITE, drugs in the community and how churches can become involved will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Greater Life Fellowship on American Greeting Road in Corbin. For more information contact Paula Rapier at 606-528-1655 or 606-215-7588.
Monday, February 12
A community drug awareness program will be conducted from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roy F. Collier Community Center, 1200 Main Street, in Inez (Martin County).
For details click here.
Monday, February 12
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give an anti-drug presentation to students at Botts Elementary (9:15 a.m.), Meinfee Elementary (10 a.m.), Menifee County Alternative School (10:45 a.m.), Menifee Middle School (12:45 p.m.) and Menifee County High School (1:45 p.m.) For information contact Lori Franklin at 606-768-8011.
Tuesday, February 13
Morgan County will hold its first Lifeline meeting, 6 p.m. in the conference room at the commnity center beside the UNITE office (old stone school building) in front of Appco. There is no charge. Tim Rhodes from Rowan County will be the guest speaker. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Thursday, February 15
Major Mike Bosse will present "Plain Truth For Parents," an insider's approach for mothers and fathers of Bell County to learn the threats of parenting in today's world, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pineville High School. Learn valuable insight to drug abuse, warning signs, on-line predators and other threats to our most valuable assets - our children. The presentation is free and childcare is provided. For information call 1-606-337-3034.
Friday, February 16
A recruitment dinner planned by the Lawrence County UNITE Coalition scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Friday, March 2.
Friday, February 16
A Reformers Unanimous addictions program begins today at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset.
For details click here.
Friday, February 16
Lee County ASAP will host a prescription drug abuse presentation from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the PEP building on Main Street in Beattyville. For information contact Sharon Waterson-Barrett at 606-666-8519 or Terry at 606-464-0494.
Saturday, February 17
University of the Cumberland UNITE Coalition will hold a free pizza party following the basketball game versus Georgetown, which tips off at 4 p.m. Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will speak to students and faculty in the gym. For information contact Lisa Bartram at 606-539-4232 or lbartram@ucumberlands.edu.
Monday, February 19
A panel discussion on "Faith in the Public Arena" will be held at 7 p.m. at the Black Technology Center on the campus of Union College in Barbourville (Knox County). This event is open to students, faculty and members of the general public. For information contact David Miller at 606-546-1291.
Monday, February 19
Major Mike Bosse will present "Plain Truth For Parents," an insider's approach for mothers and fathers of Bell County to learn the threats of parenting in today's world, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Middlesboro High School. Learn valuable insight to drug abuse, warning signs, on-line predators and other threats to our most valuable assets - our children. The presentation is free and childcare is provided. For information call 1-606-337-3034.
Monday, February 19
A free presentation about Operation UNITE will be given to several family groups at 6 p.m. at the Prestonsburg Bowling Alley. Forinformation contact Tonetta Nichols at 606-298-4955.
Tuesday, February 20
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Thursday, February 22
A free training for volunteers interested in creating a Court Watch program in McCreary County will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Somerset Community and Technical College McCreary Center conference room. For information about the training contact Roger Owens at 606-376-9346 or raowens@highland.net.
Thursday, February 22
A free training on establishing a Neighbors UNITED program will be held at 6 p.m. at the Richmond City Hall (Madison County).
Friday, February 23
A meth video presentation and discussion will be conducted for UNITE Club members at Whitley North Elementary at 7 a.m.
Monday, February 26
A free public Drug Education Forum will be conducted from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Booth Auditorium at Pikeville College. Sponsored by the Pikeville College Campus Coalition, this forum will feature recovering addict Josh Huffman and Dr. John Scanlon, assistant professor of family medicine and addiction medicine. For information contact Alisha Baldridge at 606-889-0422 or abaldridge@centertech.com.
Monday, February 26
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give anti-drug presentations to students at Clearfield Elementary School and Rowan County Middle School. For information contact Cindy Kerns at 606-356-0087 or 606-356-2701.
Tuesday, February 27
Drug Prevention Day and Free Health Fair, sponsored by Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Harlan Campus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 28
Governor Ernie Fletcher, along with Operation UNITE, will conduct a press conference in support of anti-drug legislation at 1:30 p..m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Coalitions are encouraged to send representatives, but due to space limitations RSVPs are required.
For details click here.
March 2007
Thursday, March 1
Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike television show in partnership with Gearheart Communications, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. This will be a live broadcast and includes a call-in segment. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Programs air the first Thursday of each month. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Thursday, March 1
Johnson County drug awareness forum has been rescheduled to April 5.
Thursday, March 1
Lawrence County UNITE will hold its first recruitment dinner, 5 p.m. at the Lawrence County Community Center.
For details click here.
Saturday, March 3
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will participate in the Knox County Basketball League program, 10 a.m. to noon.
Saturday, March 3
Grace Fellowship Church in Pikeville will hold a Worship Extreme "Fear Factor" program, 5 p.m. at the church. The program will feature things that cause children to "face their own fears" with the winner receiving $150. Featured bands include Crossbeat, Omni, Pierced and Another Day In Paradise. The event is hosted by Steven Bell, Eddie May and Cross Worthy. For information contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Tuesday, March 6
Letcher County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants at the Letcher County Courthouse.
Wednesday, March 7
Knox County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony for one participant, 4 p.m. in the Knox County District Courtroom in Barbourville. A reception will follow.
Wednesday, March 7
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give anti-drug presenetations to students at North Whitley Elementary and Whitley County Day Treatment schools.
Thursday, March 8
Pike County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Pike County District Courtroom.
Friday, March 9
Williamsburg High School UNITE Club lock-in (rescheduled from February 2) at the Williamsburg High School gym. For information contact Tom Stephens at 606-549-6044x229 or tom.stephens@wburg.kyschools.us.
Saturday, March 10
A free instructor training for the Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® (HOFNOD) youth mentoring and alternative to drugs program will be offered to Madison County area residents on Saturday, March 10, at the Gilliad Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For directions click here. For more information about the training contact Pastor Larry Freeman at 859-358-7318.
Monday, March 12
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will give anti-drug presentations to students at Harlan Independent Elementary at 9:30 a.m. and Corbin South Intermediate at 1 p.m. For information contact Gary Perkins at 859-302-2431.
Monday, March 12
A presentation regarding the Kentucky All-Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting (KASPER) system will be given at the monthly meeting of the Floyd County UNITE Coalition, 5:30 p.m. at Allen Baptist Church.
For details click here.
Tuesday, March 13
Farm-Home-Family Night event sponsored by the Morgan County Cooperative Extension Service and various community and service organizations, including the Morgan County UNITE Coalition.
For details click here.
Friday, March 16
McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for three participants at the McCreary County Courthouse.
Saturday, March 17
Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition annual meeting and election of officers, noon, at Renfro Valley. For information contact Nancy Hale at nancy.hale@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
Saturday, March 17
"Rally in the Valley with the Stars," a benefit presentation of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, will be held for the Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition in the Old Barn Theater. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the 90-minute show starting at 1 p.m. For information contact Dana Hurt at 606-256-4816 or dana.hurt@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
To download an event flyer click here.
Monday, March 19
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will conduct a mini basketball camp at Southside Elementary School at 4 p.m. A chili dinner for students and parents will be held at 5 p.m. For information contact Rhonda Estes at 606-464-5020.
Monday, March 19
Lifeline Connections will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. for women needing help and support with substance abuse issues or aftercare following release from the Pikevlle Detention Center. The meeting will be in the old AEP Building on Main Street in Pikeville, annex to United Methodist Church. Women needing some direction in their lives are encouraged to attend this free program. For information contact Debbie Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Tuesday, March 20
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, March 20
A community meeting for residents of the Benham-Lynch-Cumberland areas of Harlan County will be conducted 6 p.m. at the Cumberland Pentecostal Church, 73 Victory Lane, Cumberland. This meeting is a follow-up to the Operation Hot Spot roundup of drug dealers on March 2. For information call 1-866-90-UNITE (1-866-908-6483).
Wednesday, March 21
Cowan Elementary School in Letcher County will hold a career day. Operation UNITE will have a display.
Thursday, March 22
A free training for volunteers interested in creating a Court Watch program in Estill County will be held at 6 p.m. at the Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut Street. For more information contact Patty Miller at 606-723-0056.
Thursday, March 22
The Letcher County UNITE Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony for one participant at 5 p.m. Guest speaker is former Kentucky Governor Paul Patton.
Thursday, March 22
An overview of UNITE and available resources was presented to supervisory and management staff from the Department for Community Based Services Eastern Mountain Region. For information contact Susan Howard at 606-788-7108.
Thursday, March 22
The Bath County UPWARD basketball program will hold an awards banquet at the high school.
Saturday, March 24
"The Call to Rise UP!", an amazing evening for youth, will be held at 7 p.m. at Clay County High School. Guest speaker is Donald Sims with musical performance by the band Live Fish. For information contact Joe Farmer, Region 4 Club Director for First Priority Tri-States, at 1-888-704-7214.
Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25
First RAGE Against Drugs Softball Tournament sponsored in part by the Floyd County UNITE Coalition.
For details click here.
Monday, March 26
A free informational Drug Education Forum will be conducted at 7 p.m. in Booth Auditorium at Pikeville College. Sponsored by the Pikeville College Campus Coalition, this forum will feature former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard and Dr. John Scanlon, assistant professor of family medicine and addiction medicine. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, March 27
A training on what to look for regarding methamphetamine and other drugs will be presented to park rangers and managers at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 28
Operation UNITE will participate in a health and safety fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard. For information contact Kelton Adams at 606-435-6196 or kel.adams@ky.gov.
Thursday, March 29
A free training for volunteers interested in creating a Court Watch program in Powell County will be held at 6 p.m. at the Stanton Baptist Church, 42 East College Avenue. For more information contact 606-663-2170.
Thursday, March 29
Third Annual Career and College Expo, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Somerset Community College Laurel Campus South in London. For information contact James M. Davis at 606-878-4732 ext. 14732 or james.davis@kctcs.edu.
Thursday, March 29
The Perry County UNITE Drug Court will hold a graduation program at 6 p.m. in the Perry County Justice Center.
Thursday, March 29
A second Neighbors UNITED training will be held at 6 p.m. at the Berea Church of God, 60 Old Wallacetown Road (behind the Berea Flea Market). For information contact Eva Gay 859-986-7458.
Thursday, March 29
Pulaski County Drug Court will hold graduation ceremonies for 2 participants.
Thursday, March 29
A general overview of UNITE will be presented to members of the Williamsburg Kiwanis Club, noon, at the Cumberland Inn. For information contact Terrell Medley at 606-549-9500 or 606-524-7500.
Friday, March 30
A drug forum will be held at Hazard Community and Technical College, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information click here.
Friday, March 30
Presentations on methamphetamine and Neighbors UNITED in Floyd County has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 3.
Friday, March 30
The HOFNOD Club at Perry County will participate in an aquatic education program in Frankfort from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, March 30
An overview of Operation UNITE and the importance of UNITE Clubs will be presented at the Sheldon Clark High School (Martin County) lock-in at about 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, March 30-31
"Sharing the Hope" Youth Rally at South Laurel Middle School. Steve Maley and the Kevin Rice Band will perform. Events starts 7 p.m. both nights and is open to youth and adults. For information contact Lisa Hensley at hensleylc@aol.com.
Saturday, March 31
Perry County UNITE Drug Court participants will participate in the annual Buckhorn Lake clean-up.
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