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 2007
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday. UNITE offices will be closed.
Thursday, July 5
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs free regional basketball camp with former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will be held at Knott Central High School in Hindman.
For details click here.
Thursday, July 5
"Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour," a live television show with call-in segment, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. Provided by the Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike coalitions in partnership with Gearheart Communications. For information call 1-877-DO-UNITE.
Monday, July 9
A presentation on how to get a coalition started, organized and working will be held for residents of Mercer, Boyle and Lincoln counties, 9 a.m. at the REC building in Danville. For information contact 859-583-5515.
Monday, July 9
Operation UNITE will hold a community meeting for citizens concerned about the drug problem at 6 p.m. at Faith First Baptist Church on Jimmie's Creek at Regina. Officials will be on hand to discuss the law enforcement, education and treatment components of UNITE and to listen to citizen concerns. Pastors Doug Abner and Ken Bowling from the Clay County coalition will also be present.
Monday-Tuesday, July 9-10
A youth faith-based rally will be held for adults and youth (middle and high school) will be held in Hyden (Leslie County). For information contact Teresa Dixon at 606-672-2901, ext. 2307.
Tuesday, July 10
A free Neighbors United training will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. at the Rectors Flat Baptist Church. This is the third training to be held in Wayne County this year. Citizens will learn how to form an effective community network to oppose illegal activities. For more information contact Ray Vater at 606-340-0121 or mjvater@peoplepc.com.
Tuesday, July 10
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Tuesday, July 10
A free Neighbors UNITED informational and training meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building in Wheelwright (Floyd County). For information contact Alisha Baldridge at 606-889-0422 or abaldridge@centertech.com.
For more details click here.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12
A Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program for children ages 8-12 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Community Center on Highway 90 in McCreary County. Participants need to attend all three days. For information contact Regina Campbell at 606-376-5388.
Thursday, July 12
Knox County presents Summer Fest 2007 and a "Cruizin Barbourville Nights" car show, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the court square in Barbourville.
For details click here.
Thursday, July 12
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs free regional basketball camp with former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will be held at Lawrence County High School at Louisa (Lawrence County).
For details click here.
Thursday, July 12
The 202nd Army National Guard Rock Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. Admission to this benefit concert will be a donation of any amount. The 42-piece band plays a variety of music including pop, big band, jazz, rock-n-roll, and traditional concert style. For information contact Amber Campbell at 606-432-9189.
Friday, July 13
"Kids Night Out" program, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ramey Park pool in Salyersville. All children 16 and under are invited to a free pool party at the Magoffin County facility. There will be hot dogs and softdrinks served. Parents welcomed. Sponsored by Salyersville Neighbors UNITED. For information contact Janet Hannah at 606-349-5483 or janets.hannah@ky.gov.
Friday, July 13
Deadline to pre-order a new anti-drug "Keep Kids Drug-Free" license plate and be eligible for a four-day, three-night cruise.
For deetails click here.
Saturday, July 14
"Take me Fishing" HOFNOD community event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County). Food and fun for everyone. Please bring a child and help make a difference in the community one child at a time. All gear provided. For information contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
To download a flyer click here.
Saturday, July 14
UNITE for a Safe Night, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Kiwanis Pool and Park in West Liberty (Morgan County).
For more information click here.
Monday, July 16
A Neighbors UNITED presentation will be held at the Mayking Fire Department (located three miles south of Whitesburg on U.S. 119) at 7 p.m. For information contact Roland Craft at 606-633-1257.
Monday, July 16
The winner of a state-wide contest to design a “Keep Kids Drug-Free” specialty license plate will be unveiled by Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers in a press conference to be held at 10:30 a.m. at the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission office. The public is invited.
Tuesday, July 17
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, July 17
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Tuesday, July 17
Operation UNITE will conduct Methamphetamine Awareness training programs at the Morehead State University Police building. A program for local police and fire departments will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and for the MSU campus staff from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17
Laurel County begins a Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drug program that will continue through August.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 17-19
Free "Celebrating Families!" training at the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center in Hazard.
For details click here.
Wednesday, July 18
UNITE will participate in a job fair at the Laurel County Day Treatment, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information contact Summer Lewis at 606-862-6608.
Thursday, July 19
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs free regional basketball camp with former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will be held at East Ridge High School at Elkhorn City (Pike County).
For details click here.
Friday, July 20
A training on the Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting (KASPER) system will be held during the Champions UNITE McCreary County Coalition meeting, 1 p.m., at Somerset Community College’s McCreary Center, 250 College Street, Whitley City.
Friday-Saturday, July 20-21
July Jam Festival in Pike County. Christian rock anti-drug events at Pikeville City Park and Eastern Kentucky Expo Center.
For details click here.
Saturday, July 21
Regional conference for Lifeline directors, team members and facilitators, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Worship Center, 1801 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. For information contact Joe Farmer at 1-888-704-7214.
Monday, July 23
General information about UNITE and methamphetamine will be presented to Rotary Club members, noon, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital conference room in Somerset (Pulaski County). For information contact Lou Binkley at 606-678-0856.
Tuesday, July 24
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Tuesday, July 24
Letcher County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 24-26
A Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program for children ages 8-12 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Community Center on Highway 90 in McCreary County. Participants need to attend all three days. For information contact Regina Campbell at 606-376-5388.
Wednesday, July 25
A training for bus drivers and staff at Lee County Head Start on new drugs and what to look for will be presented at 12:30 p.m. For information contact Kim Dunaway at 606-668-7879 or 606-668-7111.
Wednesday, July 25
A methamphetamine awareness class was presented to approximately 15 membersw of the Kentucky River Health Department at the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center in Hazard.
Thursday, July 26
General information about UNITE and methamphetamine was presented to morning Rotary Club members at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital conference room.
Friday, July 27
Wayne County Back to School Bash, sponsored by Defensive Action Against Drugs, will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Aspire Center in Monticello. Free food, school supplies, swimming, inflatable games, food and more. For information contact Georgia Burton at 606-348-8453.
Monday, July 30
A free Back-to-School Bash Drugs event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. behind Sheldon Clark High School in Martin County. Children will have an opportunity to slide and play on inflatables while parents can pick up information from participating agencies. Free hotdogs and water provided by SouthEast Telephone. For information contact Tonetta Nichols at 606-298-4955 or tonetta.nichols@martin.kyschools.us.
Tuesday, July 31
UNITE will provide a professional development for middle and high school teachers in the Williamsburg Independent School System on drugs and their effects, 13:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information contact Loren Connell at 606-344-5862.
Tuesday, July 31
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Tuesday, July 31
Deadline to receive coalition expense reimbursement receipts for first funding cycle.
August 2007
Thursday, August 2
A presentation on chemical dependancy was made to staff at Union College in Knox County.
Thursday, August 2
"Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour," a live television show with call-in segment, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. Provided by the Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike coalitions in partnership with Gearheart Communications. For information call 1-877-DO-UNITE.
Friday, August 3
Johnson County hosted a "Dive Against Drugs" back-to-school bash at the Paintsville pool. Free food, live music and prizes were given away.
Friday, August 3
Deadline to receive nomination forms for UNITE Excellence Awards.
For details click here.
Saturday, August 4
A drug prevention and awareness presenetation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Douthitt Park Shelter #1 in the City of Jackson (Breathitt County) for those ages 9 and above. Sponsored by Helping Hands Christian Outreach, the program will also discuss what to do if you suspect there are drugs in your community. For information contact Kathleen Abner at 606-666-9578 or mail@hhcr05.org.
Saturday, August 4
The Floyd County UNITE Coalition participated in a back-to-school event for Prestonsburg High School. The event included four live bands, roast pigs with all the trimmings and more.
Sunday-Tuesday, August 5-7
Camp UNITE at The Breaks Interstate Park for Pike County children who have completed grades 4-7. Pre-registration is required by Monday, July 23.
For details click here.
For photos click here.
Monday, August 6
An informational program about the dangers of substance abuse was conducted for elementary students at Robinson Elementary School in Perry County.
Tuesday, August 7
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Monday, August 13
A training on "Intervention with Substance Abusing Adolescents" was presented at Allen Baptist Church on U.S. 23 near Prestonsburg by Mike Vance. CEUs and credits for licensure were offered.
Tuesday, August 14
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Saturday, August 18
Knox County First Tee golf program.
Monday, August 20
A program on elderly abuse prevention was held at the Middlesboro Senior Citizen's Center.
Tuesday, August 21
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, August 21
Free swimming at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please sign the roster and have a parent or guardian with your child. Sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center and Operation UNITE. For information contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Tuesday, August 21
A roundtable discussion on potential solutions for youth ages 18-25 who are out of college or work was held at Middlesboro High School. Citizens collaborated to find opportunities in goal-setting and career enhancement.
Thursday, August 23
Lee and Owsley County Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants at the Lee County Courthouse. Guest speaker was Chief Justice Will T. Scott.
Saturday, August 25
A Crossfire Basketball program was held at Bell Central Middle School. The event was sponsored by Lighthouse Mission and UNITE Bell County.
Saturday, August 25
Knox County First Tee golf program.
Monday, August 27
Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard conducted anti-drug rallies at Martha Jane Potter Elementary, Fleming Neon Elementary and Letcher Elementary schools.
Tuesday, August 28
Perry County Drug Court held a graduation ceremony featuring Congressman Hal Rogers at 5 p.m. in the Perry County Justice Center Circuit Courtroom.
Wednesday, August 29
Operation UNITE Youth Summit and UNITE Club finalist awards luncheon for the Cumberland Valley and Lake Cumberland regions, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. For information call 1-866-OP-UNITE.
For details click here.
Thursday, August 30
Operation UNITE Youth Summit and UNITE Club finalist awards luncheon for the Big Sandy, Kentucky River and Gateway regions, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. For information call 1-866-OP-UNITE.
For details click here.
Friday, August 31
Martin County UNITE Coalition sponsored a UNITE Bowl football game between Fairland, Ohilo, and Sheldon Clark High Schools. Drug information was distributed and anti-drug PSAs read. Each team was given T-shirts and treated to a pizza party after the game. Sheldon Clark won 35-23.
September 2007
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Monday, September 3
Labor Day Holiday. All UNITE offices will be closed.
Monday, September 3
Operation UNITE is a sponsor for SHOUTFEST, a free day of Christian artists headlined by Jeremy Camp. Event will take place at SomerSport Park.
Tuesday, September 4
A miniature golf tournament will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hal Rogers Waterpark in Williamsburg. A $50 gift card will be given to top male and top female winners. Event is sponsored by the University of the Cumberlands UNITE Coalition. For information contact Lisa Bartram at 606-539-4232 or lbartram@ucumberlands.edu.
Tuesday, September 4
Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug presentation at the Cabin Creek Children's Home in Knott County at noon.
Wednesday, September 5
Drug Endangered Child Institute at the 2007 Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register visit www.pcak.org or visit www.drugendangeredchild.org for more information.
Wednesday, September 5
McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 4 p.m. followed by a softball game between participants and the Drug Court Team.
Thursday, September 6
"Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour," a live television show with call-in segment, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. Provided by the Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike coalitions in partnership with Gearheart Communications. For information call 1-877-DO-UNITE.
Thursday, September 6
A Recovery Month proclamation ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. in the Pulaski County Circuit Courtroom at the county courthouse.
Thursday, September 6
A Corn Hole Tournament will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the IM Gym at University of the Cumberlands. Signups begin at 3 p.m. For information contact Lisa Bartram at 606-539-4232 or lbartram@ucumberlands.edu.
Saturday, September 8
A free Christian concert featuring the Robbie Seay Band, Brandon Heath and Live Fish will be held at 6 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park Amphitheater at Happy Top in Beattyville (Lee County).
For details click here.
Saturday, September 8
The Bell and Knox County coalitions will partner for the First Tee Drug Prevention golf program at Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Pineville.
Monday, September 10
Operation UNITE will participate in a health fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firestone plant in Williamsburg.
Monday, September 10
A fundraising golf scramble will be held for the First Tee program at Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Pineville.
Tuesday, September 11
A community wide celebration of the American Soldier and Drug Awareness program, 5 p.m. at Reno's restaurant in Burnside (Pulaski County) to mark Patriot's Day. This event, held in conjunction with the Kentucky National Guard, will include a Black Hawk helicopter demonstration and guest speakers from Operation UNITE. For information contact Carlos Cameron at 606-330-1415 or ccameron@centertech.com.
Tuesday, September 11
A Recovery Month proclamation signing program will be held at 10 a.m. in the Jackson County Fiscal Court meeting room. All citizens are invited to join Judge-Executive William O. Smith for this event.
Tuesday, September 11
The Laurel County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Laurel County District Courtroom. For information contact Amanda Shaver at 606-231-7820 or amandashaver@kycourts.net.
Tuesday, September 11
A roundtable discussion on potential solutions for youth ages 18-25 who are out of college or work will be held at Middlesboro High School. This is a follow-up to a program held last month.
Tuesday, September 11
The Middlesboro campus coalition sponsored a "welcome back" event for students that included an ice cream social, UNITE video presentations, and information regarding the coalition and related activities. Approximately 100 students attended.
Wednesday, September 12
Breathitt/Wolfe Drug Court program will hold its first graduation ceremony at noon in the Justice Center in Jackson.
Thursday, September 13
Knox County UNITE "Celebrating Success" Summer Fest on the Court Square in Barbourville.
For event details click here.
Thursday, September 13
A Neighbors UNITED training for the Maytown community of Pike County will be held at 7 p.m. at the Maytown Community Center. For details contact Mary Martin at 606-285-6590.
Thursday, September 13
Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard will participate in a recruitment event at the Harlan Campus of Southeastern Kentucky Community and Technical College from 9 a.m. to noon.
Friday, September 14
A free community methamphetamine awareness and Neighbors UNITED training, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Center in Morehead.
For details click here.
Saturday, September 15
Knox County First Tee golf program.
Saturday, September 15
"Take me Fishing" HOFNOD community event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County). Food and fun for everyone. Please bring a child and help make a difference in the community one child at a time. All gear provided. For information contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
To download a flyer click here.
Saturday, September 15
Join the "Walk For Recovery" with UNITE Pike, 4:30 p.m. at the Riverfill parking lot across from Pikeville Medical Center. Walk will culminate with a "Jesus is the Anti-Drug" concert (see below). Refreshments provided by SouthEast Telephone. For information contact Debbie Bailey at 606-424-1669.
To download a flyer click here.
Metal Mania, 5:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church on 2nd Street in downtown Pikeville (old Weddington Theater). Featuring Southern Steel's Rob Kinman, Rock n' Roll Krater, Nathon Varney's Guitar Hero II Tournament (bring your own guitar) with a $50 cash prize, local bands and lots more.
For details visit www.worshipextreme.net.
Monday, September 17
A methammphetamine lab program will be presented to undergraduate and graduate Health Science students at Eastern Kentucky University.
Tuesday, September 18
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, September 18
Whitley County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony.
Friday, September 21
A presentation by former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard planned for today at Big Creek and Oneida Elementary schools in Clay County will be rescheduled.
Friday, September 21
A community collaborative planning meeting for the 2007 KDAC Christmas event will be hend at noon in the 2nd floor district courtroom of the Knott County Judicial Center in Hindman. Any organization that conducts a toy drive or related "free to the public" Christmas activity is encouraged to attend. The hope is to network and combine efforts into one large event to better serve the community without duplicating efforts. For information contact Lola Patterson at 606-785-5503 or lolap_04@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 22
A writers workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lee County High School. This event is free and sponsored by the PEP Coalition and Appalachian Heritage Alliance. For details contact Terry Tipton at 606-464-0494 or ttipton@centernetwork.net.
Saturday, September 22
Wayne County's Defensive Action Against Drugs UNITE Coalition will be a participant in the Healthy Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center (KY 90 and KY 1275 behind Krogers). Coalition members will distribute information about UNITE initiatives and local support groups and provide anti-drug educational materialas. Lots of fun and games and free food. T-shirts will be provided to the first 400 kids. This "Put Play In Your Day" activity is sponsored by the Clinton County YMCA. For details contact Ray Vater at 606-307-5169 or mjvater@peoplepc.com.
Saturday, September 22
A presentation on the requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor will be given at 9 a.m. to graduate students at Union College. For details contact UNITE Treatment Director Clinton Hammack at 606-330-1400 or chammack@centertech.com.
Saturday, September 22
The Pike County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation for three participants at 4 p.m. in the Pike County Judicial Center.
Sunday, September 23
A Recovery Rally to raise awareness about the importance of substance abuse programs will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Owsley County Action Team office in Booneville.
For details click here.
Monday, September 24
Today is National Family Day. This year's theme focuses on eating together as a family.
For details click here.
Monday-Tuesday, September 24-25
A Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs program will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grace On The Hill United Methodist Church, 1632 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin. A fishing tournament for those in the class will be held at a later date. For information contact Gus Clouse at 606-528-6840 or midyouth@graceonthehill.org.
Tuesday, September 25
A free training for UNITE Club sponsors will be conducted by the Knox County UNITE Coalition from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location to be determined. For details contact Marcia Dixon at 606-627-4905 or mdixon@barbourville.com.
Tuesday, September 25
A meth awareness presentation for firefighters will be presented at the Pineville Fire Department at 6 p.m. For information contact Chief Al Webb at 606-337-7000.
Tuesday, September 25
The Whitley County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 5 p.m. at the Jefferies Center.
Wednesday, September 26
Lees Campus UNITE Coalition will hold a recruitment drive and Lazer Tag event for staff and students featuring anti-drug speakers, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among those participating is former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard. For information contact Lauren A. Bates at lauren.bates@kctcs.edu.
Wednesday-Friday, September 26-28
A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Trainer of Trainers program will be held at the Knox County Library in Barbourville. Event sponsored by Cumberland River KIDS NOW. For details contact Jill Owens at 606-337-2070.
For details click here.
Thursday, September 27
UNITE Pike will hold a pastoral recruitment dinner. For details contact Amber Campbell at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Thursday, September 27
A Substance Abuse Recovery Rally will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on the Downtown Square in Somerset (Pulaski County).
For details click here.
Friday, September 28
Knott and Magoffin Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Knott Judicial Center, third floor Circuit Courtroom. Refreshments will follow.
Friday, September 28
A Mini Apple Run will be held in Johnson County. Rain or shine this event begins at 9 a.m. on Second Street and will go one mile through Main Street. The event is sponsored by the sixth-grade class at Paintsville Elementary and is free. Students have solicited sponsors to raise money for UNITE. For details contact Bernie Carol at 606-793-0028.
Friday, September 28
Cathy Epperson, chair of the Pulaski County UNITE Coalition's Medical Advisory Committee, will speak to the Pulaski Medical Office Manager's at noon at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital regarding UNITE, its mission, and resources available. For information contact Epperson at 606-679-4782 or cepperson@adanta.org.
Saturday, September 29
A free fishing derby as part of the Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Ministry pond in Annville. This is the last fishing event for the season, so come on out for some family fun. Food, drinks and bait will be provided. For information contact Glenn or Leona Byrd at 606-813-4786.
Saturday, September 29
A free Hooked on Fishing, Not On Drugs youth fishing tournament will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Larry Gambrel's Pond in the Avalon Subdivision in Whitley County. There will be trophies and prizes. For information or to register contact Gus Clouse at 606-528-6840, 606-546-7593 or midyouth@graceonthehill.org.
Sunday, September 30
An "Enough Broken Lives" drug-free rally will be held at 2 p.m. at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson (Carter County).
For details click here.
Sunday, September 30
Recovery Sunday Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. at McKee Baptist Church in Jackson County. This service, open to the community, is dedicated to recovery and will include testimonies, special speakers and music. For details contact Ron Maherrey at 606-287-7561.
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
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Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
