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.
July 2006
Saturday, July 1
UBAD Motorcycle Association will be riding in the Independence Day parade in Londoon, 10 a.m. Theme is a tribute to the military. Participants should meet at Long Rider Leather.
Tuesday, July 4
Fourth of July holiday. UNITE offices will be closed.
Thursday, July 6
Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike will air their first 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 continue the first Thursday of each month. The show will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Format includes a featured guest and audience call-in segment.
Saturday, July 8
Movie night at the East Jellico Baptist Church in Tensley sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Saturday, July 15
A Neighbors UNITED rally will be held in the Tomahawk community of Martin County, 6:30 p.m. For more information contact L.T. Preese at 606-298-7906.
Saturday, July 15
Bell County HOFNOD event at Waisoto Winds Golf Course, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 15
Owsley County HOFNOD event, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Begins at Owsley County Elementary School. Click here for details.
Saturday, July 15
Harlan County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. at the Evarts Fish & Game Club (Louellen Lake). Click here for details.
Monday, July 17
Second annual Wipeout Drugs in Williamsburg Bash, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark. For information call Darla Crawford, 606-215-1246, or Angie Bowling, 606-549-6023.
Tuesday, July 18
Drug Court Cookout at the Hal Rogers Waterpark, sponsored by the Whitley County UNITE Coalition and Whitley County Board of Education, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Darla Crawford at 606-549-7000 or e-mail dcrawford@shitley.k12.ky.us
Tuesday, July 18
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Wednesday-Thursday, July 19-20
Trained Community Crisis Responders: Psychology of Disaster & Terrorism training, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, Cannonsburg Fire Department, Ashland.
For event flier click here.
Friday-Saturday, July 21-22
July Jam Festival, Pikeville City Park and the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. Click here for details.
Saturday, July 22
Movie night in downtown Middlesboro sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Monday-Friday, July 24-28
Training sessions based on a Focus on the Family program called "How To Drug-Proof Your Kids" will be conducted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Registration requested by Monday, July 17. Click here for details.
Thursday, July 27
A presentation on methamphetamine will be made to the Lawrence County Rotary Club at noon.
Friday, July 28
Wayne County Back to School Bash, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Click here for details.
Saturday, July 29
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laughlin Health Building at Morehead State University. Click here for details.
Saturday, July 29
Movie night at Newtown sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Saturday, July 29
Kids Day at Kay Jay in Knox County. For information all Ted Satterfield, 606-545-7354.
Saturday, July 29
Whitley County Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs tournament and cookout at Charlie Siler's pond. For information call Darla Crawford at 606-215-1246
Sunday, July 30
REACH annual School Prayer Walk, 3 p.m. at the Magoffin County High School. Click here for details.
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4
Knox County Prevention Camp Week at Kay Jay, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. For information all Ted Satterfield, 606-545-7354.
August 2006
Tuesday, August 1
Martin County back to school bash, 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information call Tonetta Nichols at 606-298-4955.
Wednesday, August 2
Barbourville Redifest in Knox County.
Thursday, August 3
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. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" will be a live broadcast and continue the first Thursday of each month. The show will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Format includes a featured guest and audience call-in segment. This month's show will be Lifeline focused.
Thursday, August 3
Training for new Rowan County Drug Court team.
Thursday, August 3
Neighbors UNITED kickoff for the Verda community of Harlan County, 6 p.m. at the Verda Baptist Church. For information call 1-866-OP-UNITE.
Friday, August 4
Knott Adult Circuit Drug Court Program graduation ceremony for 7 participants.
Saturday, August 5
Bell County HOFNOD event at Waisoto Winds Golf Course, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, August 7
Knox County Back-to-School Expo at Lay Elementary School, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Appearance by former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard.
Thursday, August 10
Meth presentation will be given to community watch members at the Pine Knot Fire Department in McCreary County, 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 10
Food and fun at the Barbourville water park, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 10
Pulaski-Rockcastle Drug Court Program graduation ceremony for 4 participants.
Thursday, August 10
Knox Juvenile Drug Court Program graduation ceremony for 1 participant.
Friday, August 11
Free "Movie In The Park" offered by Harlan UNITE at Huff Park starting at 6 p.m. Games, food and fun for the entire family. Bring your throws and a chair and enjoy. For information all Janet White at 606-573-9534 after 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 12
Movie night sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition.
Saturday, August 12
A "Living Free" training for the faith-based community, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Community Church of Manchester in Clay County. Cost for the training is $20 and includes lunch and a participant guide.
To download an event flier click here.
Saturday, August 12
Court Watch training will be held at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of Manchester. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. For information or to register contact Doug Abner at 606-598-8871 or e-mail communitychurch@alltel.net.
Saturday, August 12
Gospel Music Fest, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the soccer field behind First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Click here for details.
Monday, August 15
Jeff Sheppard will conduct an anti-drug rally at Owsley County Elementary School at 9 a.m. and at Owsley County High School at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 15
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, August 15
Free basic grant writing workshop will be offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pikeville College Community Technology Center. Registration deadline is Friday, August 11. Click here for details.
Tuesday, August 15
Pleasant view United Methodist Church will host a Neighbors UNITED meeting for the Pleasant View Community, 7 p.m. For information call Angie Bowling at 606-549-6023 or Ward Wilson at 606-549-2564.
Thursday, August 17
Greg Farmer, Illusionist, will perform shows at three Rockcastle County elementary schools during the day and a "Back to God" magic show at 7 p.m. at First baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Click here for details.
Saturday, August 19
Bell County HOFNOD fish fry. Location and time tba.
Saturday, August 19
Back to School rally at the Mountain Arts Center will be rescheduled for October.
Saturday, August 19
Harlan County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. at the Evarts Fish & Game Club (Louellen Lake). Click here for details.
Monday, August 21
Jeff Sheppard will conduct an anti-drug rally at Bell County Day Treatment School at 9 a.m.
Monday, August 21
Jeff Sheppard will conduct an anti-drug rally at West Knox Elementary School at 1 p.m.
Monday, August 21
A treatment overview will be presented at the Johnson County Recreation Center at 6 p.m. For information call Dip Stafford at 606-789-2567.
Thursday, August 24
"How To Keep Your Kids Off Drugs" presentation, 6 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church in the Verda community of Harlan County. Learn how to talk with your children about the deadly consequences of drugs. For information call 1-866-OP-UNITE. To read story click here.
Thursday, August 24
A meeting to establish a "satellite" UNITE Coalition in the Phelps/Freeburn area of Pike County will be held 5:30 p.m. at the Phelps Senior Citizens Center. Click here for details.
Friday, August 25
Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Texas State game in Lexington on September 9. Click here for details.
Friday, August 25
All Pike County communities are encouraged to participate in "Pike Night Out" to enhance community watch programs. Click here for details.
Saturday, August 26
Movie night sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition.
Saturday, August 26
Lawrence County UNITE Coalition march and rally.
Saturday, August 26
Crossfire-Tri-state basketball tournament, 6 p.m. at the Bell County High School gym. Free admission. Click here for details.
Monday, August 28
Jeff Sheppard will conduct anti-drug rallies at West Knox Elementary and Williamsburg Independent School.
Tuesday, August 29
A meeting to begin a Neighbors UNITED program will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Morgan County Convention Center, 450 Prestonsburg Street. For information call Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128.
Thursday, August 31 and Thursday, September 7
Living Free Lifeline training for the faith-based community, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night at the Lighthouse Mission Center in Pineville. Cost is $15 and includes guidebook and dinner.
To download an event flier click here.
September 2006
Friday, September 1
Operation UNITE football bowl game featuring Rockcastle County vs. Harrison County, 7:30 p.m. Click here for details.
Friday, September 1
Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Ole Miss game in Lexington on September 16. Click here for details.
Tuesday, September 5
A proclamation for "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" will be held at 10 a.m. in the office of Harlan County Judge-Executive Joseph A. Grieshop.
Wednesday, September 6
A substance abuse and prevention educational forum will be held at 6 p.m. in the library of Porter Elementary School (Johnson County). The event is free. For information call Lynn Wilcox at 606-789-3181.
Thursday, September 7
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 will feature the activities of the coalitions. Special guest is WestCare Kentucky. A call-in segment will be held during the last 15-20 minutes. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" will be taped and distributed to other cable providers in Pike and Floyd counties. Format includes a featured guest and audience call-in segment.
Thursday-Saturday, September 7-9
The Whitley County UNITE Coalition will have an information booth set up during Old Fashiooned Trading Days in Williamsburg. For information call Angie Bowling at 606-549-6023 or angievadvocate@yahoo.com.
Friday, September 8
Operation UNITE Education Conference and Coalition Awards Luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. Click here for details.
Saturday, September 9
UNITE at the Brickyards Car and Bike Show, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call Dwight Davis at 606-627-0655.
Monday, September 11
Floyd County UNITE Coalition Patriots Day ceremony at the Mountain Arts Center, 7 p.m. For information call Michael vance at 606-226-2075 or mikevance@charter.net.
Monday, September 11
Anti-drug rallies by former University of Kentucky Basketball star Jeff Sheppard at Jackson County Middle School (9 a.m.), Jackson County High School (10:15 a.m.), McKee Elementary School (12:30 p.m.), and Sand Gap Elementary (1:30 p.m.).
Tuesday, September 12
Pike County July JAM committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Southeast Telephone office. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or 606-432-9189.
Tuesday, September 12
Back-to-school ice cream social on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Community and Technical College, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call Ron Brunty, 606-633-0279 or ron.brunty@kctcs.edu.
Tuesday, September 12
Perry County Youth Fest, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Hazard.
Wednesday, September 13
Lazer Tag event by Lees Campus UNITE Coalition in Jackson, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call Scott Gross, 606-666-7521x73528 or scott.gross@kctcs.edu.
Wednesday, September 13
KY ASAP open house for the Rockcastle Substance Abuse Center and Rockcastle UNITE office, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kentucky ASAP Office in Brodhead. Click here for details.
Thursday, September 14
Back-to-school party at Hazard Community and Technical College, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call Helen Brunty at 606-436-5721x73077 or helen.brunty@kctcs.edu.
Thursday, September 14
Insight Group Meeting: Discovering the Path of Christian Character, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Continues weekly for 9 more weeks. Click here for details.
Friday, September 15
Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Central Michigan game in Lexington on September 30. Click here for details.
Friday, September 15
An educational booth will be set up at Firestone Industrial Products in Williamsburg from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for employees and their families.
Friday, September 15
A graduation celebration for three Pike County Juvenile Drug Court participants will be held at 5 p.m. in Judge Mullins' courtroom on the third floor of the Pike County Hall of Justice. For information call 606-433-7030.
Friday, September 15
Magoffin County REACH will host an open house of their new office, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for details.
Saturday, September 16
Whayne Supply Company "Ride for Hope: Ride Against Drugs" and CAT racecar appearance, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Perry County Park in Hazard.
For details click here.
Saturday, September 16
Harlan County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. at the Evarts Fish & Game Club (Louellen Lake). Click here for details.
Sunday, September 17
The walk for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery will be held at 2 p.m. at the Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church in Harlan County. For information call Joyce Heck, 606-574-9213 or joyceheck@bellsouth.net.
Monday, September 18
Drug Awareness School Assembly. Steve Austin will speak about drug-related problems and Right Choices. A Christian follow-up assembly for the community will take place in the evening.
Tuesday, September 19
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, September 19
Drug Awareness School Assembly. Steve Austin will speak about drug-related problems and Right Choices. A Christian follow-up assembly for the community will take place in the evening.
Tuesday, September 19
UNITE Pike will hold its first meeting to discuss forming a Court Watch group, 4:30 p.m. at the Pikeville City Hall, 118 College Street, Pikeville. For information call 606-423-9189 or 1-877-DO-UNITE.
Wednesday, September 20
Drug Awareness School Assembly. Steve Austin will speak about drug-related problems and Right Choices. A Christian follow-up assembly for the community will take place in the evening.
Thursday, September 21
"Practical Living Training Institute" for principals in Somerset has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 26. Click here for details.
Thursday, September 21
Christian concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber, Last Tuesday and Brotha Tone, 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of London. Click here for details.
Thursday-Sunday, September 21-24
Laurel County UNITE Coalition will provide educational materials and information about illegal drugs at a booth during the World Chicken Festival. For information call Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699.
Friday, September 22
East Kentucky Broadcasting/Walters Toyota 2006 Fall Charity Golf Tournament, 11:30 a.m. at Raven Rock Golf Course in Pike County. Click here for details.
Friday, September 22
Bob Holmes, a "one man volleyball team," will present an anti-drug program at Rockcastle County Middle School at 12:30 p.m. and at Rockcastle County High School at 2 p.m. Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard will participate at the middle school game. Click here for details.
Friday, September 22
Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the South Carolina game in Lexington on October 7. Click here for details.
Saturday, September 23
Free "Living Free" training for the faith-based community, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harlan Center, 201 South Main Street, Harlan. Breakfast, lunch and participants guides included.
To download an event flier click here.
Saturday, September 23
The Bath County UNITE Coalition will hold a recruitment drive dinner, 6 p.m., at the Ag Building at I-64 Exit 123. There is no charge. For information contact Greg Collins at 606-674-6747 or gkcollins@windstream.net.
Saturday, September 23
UNITE Bikers Against Drugs Motorcycle Association will hold a round-up ride and rally from their office in Roundstone (Renfro Valley, Rockcastle County). Registration 11 a.m., ride at noon, food and prizes 3:30 p.m.
To download an event flier click here.
Monday, September 25
Anti-drug rallies in Wofe County by former University of Kentucky Basketball star Jeff Sheppard at Rogers Elementary (8:30 a.m.), Dessie Scott Elementary (9:45 a.m.), Wolfe County Middle School (12:30 p.m.) and Red River Valley Elementary (1:45 p.m.)
Monday, September 25
Reformers Unanymous founder Steve Currington will speak to the community on the dangers from addiction, recovery, treatment and family support. Testimonies from young adults who were addicted as teenagers will be presented. Event begins 6 p.m. at Owsley County High School gym. For information call the Rev. Tim Charlton at 606-438-7521.
Tuesday, September 26
First meeting of the Pike County Schools Drug Task Force, 5:30 p.m. at the Pike County Board of Education. Discussion will include satellite coalitions. For information call Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@pike.kyschools.us.
Wednesday, September 27
Family game Day/Nite program by the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Community and Technical College, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information call Ron Brunty, 606-633-0279 or ron.brunty@kctcs.edu.
Thursday, September 28
A community rally celerating recovery will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the downtown square in Somerset. Click here for details.
Friday, September 29
A pre-tournament cookout for the Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs Bass Tournament will be held at 6 p.m. at Yatesville Marina. A pre-tournament meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude with a drawing for door prizes.
Saturday, September 30
A Bass Tournament to benefit the Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing programs in Floyd, Johnson and Pike counties will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yatesville Marina in Louisa.
To download an event brochure click here.
To download an event flier click here.
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