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 2008
Tuesday, January 1
UNITE offices will be closed for the New Year's holiday.
Thursday, January 10
A Focus On The Family "How To Drug-Proof Your Kids" training will be held at 7 p.m. at Gray Hawk Reformed Church in Jackson County. Topic of discussion will be "Intervention and Where To Get Help." Trainers are Carroll and Betty DeForest. For information contact Neal Broadus at 606-287-7155, ext. 118.
Thursday, January 10
The Rowan County UNITE Coalition recruitment dinner scheduled for today has been postponed.
Monday, January 14
UNITE Deputy Law Enforcement Director Paul Hays will address participants in the Clay County Drug Court at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Wednesday, January 16
UNITE Deputy Law Enforcement Director Paul Hays will participate in the "Chatter that Matters" one-hour radio talk show in Rockcastle County with Charlie Napier at 6 p.m. Also participating will be County Attorney Billy Reynolds and Sheriff Mike Peters.
Wednesday, January 16
UNITE Treatment Director Clinton Hammack will speak to the London-Laurel County Rotary Club regarding substance abuse treatment options. The meeting begins at noon at the Golden Corral in London.
Friday, January 18
A one-day workshop on how to access funding for faith-based non-profits will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the True Life Church in Lexington.
To download a flyer click here.
Saturday, January 19
A presentation on methamphetamine and other addictive drugs will be given by UNITE to the Upward Bound program at Union College at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 19
A presentation on alcohol and substance abuse awareness will be given to employees at Booth Industries in Martin County at 9 a.m.
Monday, January 21
A informational community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Sexton Hall library on the campus of Jackson County Ministries in Annville. Officials from UNITE and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office will be on hand to inform citizens about the work of the Annville Community Watch program, which has been in existence for about 1 year. For more information call Jake Moss at 606-364-5151.
Tuesday, January 22
"My Voice, My Choice: Just Once" - a Connect With Kids program to educate parents, students, educators and community leaders on stopping the escalation of meth use - will air on WYMT-TV at 4 p.m.
Thursday, January 24
A presentation about UNITE will be given at the noon meeting of the Martin County Kiwanis Club.
Tuesday, January 31
Deadline to receive coalition expense reimbursement receipts for the second quarter funding cycle of 2007.
February 2008
Tuesday, February 12
A new UNITE Coalition is being formed in Corbin. An organizational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Parkway Church of God. Come join the war on drugs. For more information call 606-528-8100.
Tuesday, February 19
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Friday, February 15
Reformers Unanimous will celebrate its first anniversary with a homecoming event in the gym at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset at 7 p.m. Food will be provided. Bring the family and enjoy a relaxed evening in fellowship, special singing, and listen to a few testimonials of what God is presently doing in the group.
Tuesday, February 19
The Whitley County UNITE Coalition rally planned for today will be rescheduled for March. Watch for details.
Thursday, February 21
A regional Court Watch training will be conducted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lifeline Center in Manchester (Clay County). There will be a $10 cost for the training manual. For more information call 606-598-8871 or contact John Becknell at 606-813-1661.
Saturday, February 23
A regional Lifeline training will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lifeline Center in Manchester. There will be a $20 cost which includes lunch and training materials. For more information call 606-598-8871 or Joe Farmer at 606-813-8020.
Tuesday, February 26
Hope in the Mountains, a 10-bed, long-term residential treatment center for women in Floyd County, will hold an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For details click here.
Wednesday, February 27
Four suicide prevention workshops will be conducted at Rockcastle County High School. These free workshops are open to the public, but please notify the school in advance.
For details click here.
Wednesday, February 27
UNITE will provide information for parents on drug abuse and its effects from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the London YMCA. For information contact Missy at 606-864-2343.
Friday, February 29
"Rally In The Valley" featuring the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center cast and Mayor Clarence Kirby, 7 p.m. in the New Barn. Tickets are half-price (only $9). All proceeds benefit the Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition. For details call 1-800-765-7464.
To download flyer click here.
Friday, February 29
Deadline for Christian bands to submit information for a chance to compete at the Open at the Jam competition on April 26.
For details click here.
March 2008
Saturday, March 1
The Johnson County UNITE Coalition will sponsor a youth dance at the Paintsville Recreation Center.
Saturday, March 1
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Pinnacle Plant at 10 a.m. at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Wednesday, March 5
A presentation on prescription and over-the-counter drugs will be given to the Mossy Bottom Neighborhood Watch Group in Pike County at 7 p.m at the Stamper Company. For information contact Claude Stamper at 606-437-4168 or claudestamper@hotmail.com.
Saturday, March 8
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Matrix BF #2 section at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Monday, March 10
A presentation on the UNITE Voucher Program and Casey's Law will be given to members of the Democratic Women's Club, 6 p.m. at Jenny Wiley State Park. For information contact Ann Latta at 606-886-6100.
Thursday, March 13
A training on the Court Watch program will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Media Room on the bottom floor of the Pikeville College Library, 119 College Street. Facilitator is John Becknell. For details contact UNITE Pike Coordinator Amber Campbell at 606-432-9189.
Tuesday, March 18
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the Chad's Hope Center in Clay County.
Tuesday, March 18
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the Chad's Hope Center, a residential substance abuse treatment facility, wil be held at 11:30 a.m. The center is located off U.S. 421 in the Burning Springs community of Clay County. For information call 606-699-9716.
Tuesday, March 18
A ceremony marking completion of renovations at The Lord's Gym in McCreary County will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19
Former NFL player Ray McElroy will speak to students at Jackson County Middle School at 1 p.m. and at Jackson County High School at 2 p.m. McElroy played four seasons as safety with Indianapolis Colts (1995-98), with stints at Chicago (2000) and Detroit (2001). His appearance is sponsored by the JCHS UNITE Club and both schools' Youth Service Centers.
Thursday, March 20
Kick-off rally for youth leaders and pastors from churches throughout Pike County, 7 p.m. at Belfry High School Auditorium.
For details click here.
Saturday, March 22
A youth training retreat scheduled for today in McCreary County has been canceled and has been rescheduled for April 26.
Monday, March 24
A special program to showcase accomplishments of the Johnson County UNITE Coalition will be held at 6 p.m. at the Paintsville Recreation Center. All residents, community partners, law enforcement officers and public officials are encouraged to share in finger foods and refreshments as they learn what the coalition does and how they can become involved in fighting drugs within the community.
Monday-Wednesday, March 24-26
The second "Bridges to Understanding: The Faith-Based Coalition Conference" will be held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton. Topics will include fundraising, suicide prevention, prescription drug abuse in Kentucky, services for veterans, grant writing and more. For details contact Lynn Posze at lynn.posze@ky.gov.
Wednesday, March 26
UNITE will present three drug awareness trainings to employees at Northern Contours in Corbin. For details contact Melissa Taylor at 606-523-5747.
Thursday, March 27
A presentation on drugs/community involvement will be given to members of the Floyd County Youth Leadership program, 10:15 a.m. at the Wayland Community Center. For more information contact Mandy Stumbo at 606-886-0634 or floydchamber@setel.com.
Friday, March 28
UNITE Deputy Law Enforcement Director Paul Hays will speak at Somerset Community College's Criminal Justice Day event to be held at the Laurel Campus, North. For more information contact Jenny Martin or Terry Taylor at 606-878-4649.
Friday, March 28
Drug awareness information will be provided to students at East Bernstadt School in Laurel County during the sixth annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to noon in the school gymnasium. For more information about the event contact Penny Bailey at 606-843-2400 or penny.bailey@ebernstadt.kyschools.us.
Friday, March 28
A meth awareness training for police officers from Clay, Laurel, Jackson and Owsley counties will be held at 10 a.m. at Manchester City Hall.
Saturday, March 29
A Neighbors UNITED training will be held at 3 p.m. at the Indian Creek Fire Department in Knox County. For details contact Claudia Greenwood at 606-546-9515.
Saturday, March 29
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.
Monday, March 31
Corbin Area UNITE Group recruitment dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace on the Hill Church. Food will be provided along with a silent auction. Guest speaker is former University of Kentucky football player Jeff Sheppard. For details contact Pastor Rick Fowler at 606-528-8100 or rf22577@aol.com.
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