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.
March 2006
March 6
Recruitment dinner, Whitley County Middle School UNITE Club, 6 p.m. at the Mary Jeffery Center in Williamsburg.
March 6
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug school rallies – 8 a.m. at Green Hills Elementary, 9 a.m. at Harlan Independent, 11 a.m. at Cawood Elementary, and 1 p.m. at James A. Cawood High (Harlan County).
March 9
Court Watch volunteer training for Breathitt County, noon-1:30 p.m., at Jackson City Hall with John Becknell. Lunch provided.
March 11
Lifeline facilitator, co-facilitator and volunteer meeting, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laurel County Lifeline Building.
March 11
Soccer referee clinic for Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe counties, 9 a.m. at Campton Elementary School in Wolfe County.
March 12
A “10 Second” Youth Rally with Bobby Petrocelli, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Allen Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. A faith-based event presented by the Floyd County Coalition. Click here for details
March 13
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug school rallies – 10 a.m. at Lawrence County High (Lawrence County), 12:30 p.m. at Paintsville Middle (Johnson County), and 1:15 p.m. at Paintsville Elementary (Johnson County).
March 13
“A Drug Free Community Begins With Me” kick-off pizza party at Paintsville Middle School (Johnson County).
March 13
Drug Free Communities Grant workshop for coalitions by Operation UNITE, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the London UNITE office.
March 13-17
Mentoring program at Whitley City Elementary and Pine Knot Intermediate schools by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Say No To Drugs” poster contest.
March 14
Laurel County Coalition presentation to the Laurel County Ministerial Association, 8:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, London. Speaker is UNITE Faith-based Coordinator Joe Farmer.
March 14
Family Farm and Home Night, Breathitt County Coalition.
March 16
Drug-Free Communities Grant workshop for coalitions by Operation UNITE, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Jackson (Breathitt County).
March 16
Prescription Drugs Awareness program by Pulaski County UNITE and ADANTA, hosted by the Scarlett O'Hatters.
March 17
Drug-Free Communities Grant workshop for coalitions by Operation UNITE, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Prestonsburg.
March 18
Upward awards banquet by the Wayne County Coalition, 7 p.m.
March 18
Living Free Lifeline Training, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Youth Haven Bible Camp, Beattyville.
March 20
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug school rallies – noon at Southside Elemenetary, 1 p.m. at Beattyville Elementary and 2 p.m. at Lee County Middle School (Lee County).
March 20
Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Wear Red Against Drugs” Day.
March 20-22
Substance Abuse in Appalachia Conference, Johnson City, Tennessee.
March 21
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
March 21
Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Boot Out Drugs” Day. Everybody wears boots.
March 21
Elementary school drug prevention presentation by respiratory class students from Southeast Community and Technical College, 10 a.m., Middlesboro Middle School sixth-graders. (Bell County)
March 22
Elementary school drug prevention presentation by respiratory class students from Southeast Community and Technical College, 10 a.m., Bell Central Elementary School sixth-graders. (Bell County)
March 22
Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Tie Down Drugs” Day. Everybody wears crazy ties.
March 23
Elementary school drug prevention presentation by respiratory class students from Southeast Community and Technical College, 10 a.m., Page Elementary School sixth-graders. (Bell County)
March 23
Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Don’t Let Drugs Turn You Inside Out” Day. Everybody wears their clothes inside out.
March 24
“A Drug Free Community Begins With Me” kick-off pizza party at Johnson County Christian School, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Johnson County).
March 24
Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities by the McCreary County UNITE Club. “Shade Out Drugs” Day. Everybody wears sunglasses.
March 24
Drug forum in Perry County: “Keeping Up The Fight: A Community Moves Forward With Drug Enforcement, Education & Treatment.”
March 25
Kids Day and Lifeline Kickoff by the Bath County Coalition.
March 25 UNITE Basketball League in Knox County will hold an awards closing ceremony and banquet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barbourville High School gym. Jeff Sheppard scheduled to attend.
March 27
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug school rallies – 8:30 a.m. at Magoffin Middle and 10 a.m. at Magoffin County High (Magoffin County), 1 p.m. at Johnson Central High and 2 p.m. at Johnson Middle (Johnson County).
March 27-30
“Drugs Are Garbage” trash can decorating contest by the McCreary County UNITE Club.
March 28
Town Hall meeting to address underage drinking, 6:30 p.m., in the Knott County Central auditorium.
March 28
Presentations on the dangers from residue from methamphetamine labs to the community, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the old floyd County Courthouse fiscal courtroom.
March 29
Career & College Expo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Somerset Community College’s Laurel South Campus in London.
March 29
“A Drug Free Community Begins With Me” kick-off pizza party at Johnson County Middle School (Johnson County).
March 29
“Results of Drug Use” presentation, 10 a.m., at Southeast Community and Technical College Pineville Campus in Bell County.
March 29-30
The Ladds, a New Zealand Christian band, will perform for a Clay County Coalition rally each evening.
March 30-April 1
Jackson County Youth Revival, 7 p.m., at the Jackson County Area Technology Center.
April 2006
April 1
HOFNOD fishing event with Henry Hughes at the Evarts Fish & Game Club on Lou Ellen Lake in Harlan County, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 1
HOFNOD fishing day at Kingdom Come State Park, lower shelter and lake, in Harlan County, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 3
Neighbors UNITED/Court Watch committees training, 4 p.m. at the Williamsburg Catholic Church.
April 3
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug rally at R.W. Combs Elementary, 9 a.m.; Viper Elementary, 10:15 a.m.; and Robinson Elementary, 1 p.m. (Perry County).
April 8
HOFNOD fishing event, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Martins Fork Lake in Harlan County. Event follows Spring Cleanup lunch.
April 8
Fish fry to benefit Perfect Image program of The Bridge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Clay County.
April 10
Clay and Jackson County Drug Court graduation ceremony, 6:30 p.m. at the Manchester Baptist Church.
April 10
Jeff Sheppard anti-drug rally at Cordia Elementary at 9:30 a.m. and Knott Central High School at 1:30 p.m.
April 10
Jeff Sheppard to address the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce at noon.
April 11
Childcare providers training, 6 p.m. at the London Community Center (Laurel County).
April 12
Methamphetamine Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. For Southeast Community and Technical College students only; not open to the public.
April 13
“The Fight Against Meth” Parent/Student Training Program, 7 p.m. at the Jackson County Area Technology Center’s Community Theater.
April 13
UNITE career day presentation at Roy G. Eversole Middle School in Perry County, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
April 17
UNITE Drug Court training and appreciation dinner, 6 p.m., at the Manchester Baptist Church.
April 17
Spring Fling, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College campus, Harlan County.
April 17
Anti-drug rally with Jeff Sheppard, 11 a.m. at Sebastian Middle; noon at Marie Roberts-Chaney Elementary; and 1:30 p.m. at Breathitt County High in Breathitt County.
April 18
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
April 18
UNITE Coalition networking reception (Cumberland Valley), 6 p.m., Manchester Baptist Church, Clay County.
April 20
Empowered Community Exchange, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carl D. Perkins Community Center in Morehead for UNITE’s Gateway Counties. Congressman Hal Rogers will be the guest speaker.
April 20
Perry County Political Stump and fish fry, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the City of Hazard Amphitheater.
April 20-22
Visit the UNITE Pike Coalition’s booth with WestCare Kentucky at the Hillbilly Days festival. Register for prize drawings.
April 21
Campbell Technical Rescue Training Grounds dedication of pond for Knox HOFNOD, 3:30 p.m.
April 21
Knox County Buddy Bass pre-tournament cookout, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Rex and Dave's Outdoor World in Corbin.
April 21
Prescription and Club Drug training, 6 p.m. at the Morgan County Community Center.
April 21-22
Pulaski County UNITE Clubs Lock-in, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the Blakely Family YMCA.
April 22
Bass Tournament on Laurel River Lake by the Knox County Coalition, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 24
Anti-drug rally with Jeff Sheppard, 10:30 a.m. at Annville Christian Academy, 1 p.m. at Clay County High, and 2 p.m. at Clay County Middle.
April 24
UNITE Coalition networking reception (Kentucky River), Hazard Community and Technical College, Perry County.
April 25
Kentucky ASAP Community Drug Abuse & Underage Drinking Forum, 8 a.m. to noon at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset.
April 25
North Magoffin Neighbors UNITED meeting, 7 p.m.
April 25
UNITE Coalition networking reception (Gateway), Old Morgan County Government Building in West Liberty.
April 25
Lees Campus UNITE Coalition Rally, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of Jackson Hall.
April 28
Whitley County UNITE Pie Supper, 7:30 p.m. at Boston Elementary.
April 29
HOFNOD Kick-off Fishing Derby by Jackson County UNITE, 9 a.m. to noon at the Annville Ministries pond.
April 29
Harlan Candidate picnic and forum, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Huff Park.
April 29
Living Free facilitator training, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carl D. Perkins Community Center in Morehead.
April 29
After-prom Lock Down For Safety Issues by Perry County Central CASA UNITE Club.
May 2006 - Celebrating Drug Court Month
Monday, May 1
UNITE Coalition networking reception (Lake Cumberland), at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Pulaski County.
Monday, May 1
Regional Uniting Students to Serve student leadership conference, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Somerset, Pulaski County.
Monday, May 1
First graduation ceremony for Floyd County District Drug Court, 7 p.m. courthouse Room A.
Tuesday, May 2
UNITE Coalition networking reception (Big Sandy), at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville, Johnson County.
Wednesday, May 3
Anti-drug presentations by Jeff Sheppard: 10 a.m. at Knott County Central High School and 2 p.m. at Beaver Creek Elemenary School.
Friday, May 5
Child Plus Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center in Wayne County. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 6
"Get In The Game-Be Drug Free" presentation by Jeff Sheppard at the McCreary County Little League, 11 a.m., baseball field next to McCreary Center campus of Somerset Community and Technical College.
Sunday, May 7
Knox Juvenile Drug Court is participating in March of Dimes Walk America at Levi Jackson State Park in London, 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 7
Martin County Coalition March and Rally, 3 p.m. at the Courthouse in Inez.
Tuesday-Thursday, May 9-11
Kentucky Drug Court Training Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lexington.
Thursday, May 11
Anti-drug presentation by Jeff Sheppard at McCreary County Middle School, 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 11
Candidates forum, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Owsley County High School.
Saturday, May 13
Johnson County UNITE Coalition political stump, 2 p.m. at Mountain Homeplace, The Pines Amphitheatre. Entertainment by Five Miles From Nowhere.
Saturday, May 13
Bell County HOFNOD event.
Saturday, May 13
Knox County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Larry Gambrel's Pond in Avalon Estates in Corbin.
Saturday, May 13
Clay County Sheriff's Office basketball game versus Clay/Jackson/Leslie Drug Court, 6 p.m. at Clay County Middle School to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Monday, May 15
Neighbors UNITED meeting at the Thealka Fire Department in Johnson County, 7 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, May 15-17
The National Summit on the Methamphetamine Epidemic, Memphis, Tennessee. Information and downloadable packet available at http://www.performanceweb.org/MethAbuse/index.html
Monday-Saturday, May 15-20
Jackson County High School Prom Promise Week activities. Click here for details.
Monday-Friday, May 15-26
Knox County schools anti-drug poster and mascot contest. Click here for details.
Tuesday, May 16
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Wednesday, May 17
Special speaker and video presentation at Jackson County High School (noon) and Middle School (1:30 p.m.). Click here for details.
Thursday, May 18
Anti-drug presentations by Jeff Sheppard: 9 a.m. at Pine Knot Job Corps (McCreary County) and 1:30 p.m. at Hopkins Elementary (Somerset).
Thursday, May 18
Harlan Drug Court cookout in the park.
Friday, May 19
Knox District Drug Court will participate in the Relay for Life, 5 p.m. at the Barbourville Recreational Park.
Friday, May 19
Laurel County Retired Teachers Association will here a presentation regarding the Court Watch program, 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church.
Friday, May 19
Prom Promise mock accident program, 9 a.m. at Jackson County High. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 20
Movie night in downtown Middlesboro sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition.
Saturday, May 20
Knox County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Larry Gambrel's Pond in Avalon Estates in Corbin. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 20
Martin County recruitment rally, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 20
Mega Jam '06, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Local groups and outdoor activities begin at 11 a.m.; featured concert at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 20
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.
Saturday, May 20
Harlan County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. at the Evarts Fish & Game Club (Louellen Lake). Click here for details.
Saturday, May 20
Car wash fundraiser for Rowan County UNITE Coalition's Education/Youth Committees, begins 10 a.m. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 20
The Lee/Owsley Drug Court will plant flowers for the Three Forks Historical Center at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 20
Bowling outing by the Pulaski/Rockcastle Drug Court at noon.
Tuesday, May 23
Neighbors UNITED meeting at the West Van Lear Community Center in Johnson County, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23
Harlan Drug Court graduation ceremony.
Tuesday, May 23
Knott/Magoffin Drug Court graduation ceremony, noon.
Wednesday or Thursday, May 24 or 25
Tentative date for graduation ceremony for the Pulaski/Rockcastle Drug Court, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 25
Whitley/McCreary Circuit Drug Court graduation ceremony, 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 25
Knott/Magoffin Drug Court balloon release for Drug Court Month.
Thursday, May 25
Perry Circuit Drug Court graduation ceremony.
Friday, May 26
Pike County District Drug Court graduation ceremony, 6 p.m. in Judge Kelsey Friend's courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse.
Friday, May 26
McCreary Juvenile Drug Court graduation ceremony, 4 p.m. in the District Courtroom.
Friday, May 26
Jackson Energy annual meeting at the co-op farm off KY 290 in McKee begins at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 27
Candle lighting service on Floyd County Courthouse steps to symbolize hope and support for the recovery of Drug Court participants.
Saturday, May 27
Knox County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location will be either at Larry Gambrel's Pond in Avalon Estates in Corbin or at the Barbourville City Park Ponds. Click here for details.
Saturday, May 27
Movie night in downtown Pineville sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day Holiday. UNITE offices will be closed.
Monday, May 29
Tentative date for McCreary Juvenile Drug Court cleanup along U.S. 27, 10 a.m. weather permitting.
June 2006
Thursday, June 1
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, Rockcastle County. There were 98 youth from six counties who participated in the camp and 69 registered volunteers.
To view pictures click here.
Friday, June 2
Lifeline of Eastern Kentucky second annual golf scramble, Crooked Creek Golf Club in Laurel County. Shotgun start 9 a.m. Click here for details.
Friday, June 2
Pulaski/Rockcastle Drug Court will participate in the Relay for Life, 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Kid's Fishing Derby starting at 8 a.m., Cave Lake Park on the Nick Cooley Farm in Wayne County. Click here for details.
Saturday, June 3
Knox County HOFNOD event and cookout, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Barbourville City Park Ponds. Click here for details.
Saturday, June 3
Movie night at the Junction City Apartments sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Tuesday, June 6
Drug awareness presentation to youth at Douthitt Park, 1:30 p.m. in Jackson County.
Tuesday, June 6
A meeting to present an overview of Operation UNITE for new coalition members and the public will be held at the Laurel County Public Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information call Martha Breeding at 606-682-2995.
Thursday, June 8
Neighbors UNITED presentation at the Pine Knot Fire Department, 6 p.m.
Friday, June 9
"Take Back Our Community" free family fun night at Ramey Memorial Park in Salyersville, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for details.
Friday-Saturday, June 9-10
Operation UNITE and the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center in Hazard will be presenting a methamphetamine awareness class at the 77th Annual Kentucky State Fire School & Homeland Security Conference in Lexington.
Saturday, June 10
Bell County HOFNOD event at Fern Lake.
Saturday, June 10
Jackson County HOFNOD event at the Annville Ministries Camp Ground, 9 a.m. Click here for details.
Saturday, June 10
Road to Recovery Car & Bike Show, 9 a.m. at Pikeville City Park. Click here for details.
Saturday, June 10
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Chad's Hope drug treatment facility in Clay County, 10 a.m. with Congressman Hal Rogers.
Saturday, June 10
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, Lee County High School, 599 Lee Avenue, Beattyville, starting at 9 a.m. (Note this is a change from the previously announced location.)
Monday, June 12
Pulaski County UNITE Coalition will meet at 6 p.m. at Rocky Hollow Recreation Center. A special program promoting coalition development and highlighting the accomplishments of this past year is planned. A meal will be served. Call Kathy Hall at 606-451-8803 or Dick Held at 676-0928 to RSVP or for information.
Tuesday, June 13
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. at Cawood High School in Harlan County.
Wednesday, June 14
Bass Fishing Tournament planning meeting for the Floyd, Johnson and Pike UNITE coalitions, noon, at the UNITE office in Prestonsburg. For information contact Alisha Baldridge at 606-889-0422 or e-mail at abaldridge@centertech.com.
Thursday, June 15
Court Watch volunteer training, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Paintsville Recreation Center in Johnson County.
Thursday, June 15
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg.
Saturday, June 17
Movie night at Wallsend sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Saturday, June 17
UNITE Pike and Wal-Mart HOFNOD event at Fishtrap Lake starting at 9 a.m. Event includes a cookout, special entertainment for children and trophies.
Saturday, June 17
Lifeline "Living Free" training, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse, second floor. Click here for details.
Saturday, June 17
Harlan County HOFNOD event, 10 a.m. at the Evarts Fish & Game Club (Louellen Lake). Click here for details.
Saturday, June 17
"Longest Day To Play" in Jackson County. All-day event concludes with concert and dedication ceremony. Click here for details.
Monday, June 19
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. at Perry County Park in Perry County.
Monday, June 19
Community Health Fair featuring educational materials about substance abuse and support group activities, Wayne County High School.
Tuesday, June 20
UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, June 20
How safe are your premises? A special presentation on home security will be given at the West Van Lear Community Center at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by West Van Lear Neighbors UNITED and Maggard's Security. For information call Belinda Maggard at 606-789-5328.
Thursday, June 22
Court Watch informational session and training, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the community center behind Lawrence County High School. For details click here.
Saturday, June 24
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 9 a.m. at Bob Amos Park in Pike County.
Saturday, June 24
Movie night at the Ferndale Apartments sponsored by the Bell County UNITE Coalition. "The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe will be shown.
Saturday, June 24
Bell County HOFNOD event at Fern Lake.
Tuesday, June 27
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Tour basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. at Ramey Memorial Veterans park in Magoffin County.
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 27-28
A free 16-hour class on Drug Endangered Children Investigations geared toward law enforcement personnel will be conducted at the Rural law Enforcement Technology Center in Hazard. Registration is limited to 75 attendees. Click here for details.
Friday, June 30
Battle of the Bands competition, 6 p.m. to midnight at the Harlan Civic Center. For event details or to register a band click here.
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