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October 2006
  • Sunday, October 1
    WestCare Kentucky will hold a facility dedication and one-year anniversary celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Click here for details.

  • Thursday, October 5
    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. Guest for this fourth broadcast will be Dr. William T. Fannin, director of the Fountain of Hope Detox Center and the new Juvenile Outpatient Treatment Program at Pikeville Medical Center. "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-Sunday, October 6-8
    Breathitt Heritage Fair at Douthitt Park in Jackson. Free concerts, rides and games and more daily. Parade Saturday at 1 p.m.

  • Saturday, October 7
    Grandparents raising grandchildren due to drug-addicted parents will hold an event at Perry County Park from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • Monday, October 9
    Drug awareness essay contest awards dinner at the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Community and Technical College. For information call Ron Brunty, 606-633-0279 or ron.brunty@kctcs.edu.

  • Tuesday, October 10
    A "Too Good For Drugs" rally for all fifth-grade students in the Pike County School District will be held 10 a.m. at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. For information call Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@pike.kyschools.us.

  • Tuesday, October 10
    Pike County Schools Drug Task Force meets 5 p.m. at the Central Office. For information call Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@pike.kyschools.us.

  • Wednesday, October 11
    "Practical Living Training Institute" for principals has been cancelled.

  • Wednesday, October 11
    "Higher Ground," a play addressing the issues of addiction and drug abuse, will be performed 8 p.m. at Booth Auditorium at Pikeville College. There is no charge to attend this two-hour performance, which is part of the annual Appalachian Regional Commission Conference.

  • Friday, October 13
    Spooktacular Halloween Costume Dance Party for Jackson County High School students, 8 p.m.
    Click here for details.

  • Saturday, October 14
    A special joint service with Christians For A Drug Free Clay County UNITE coalition and groups from Alabama, Texas, West Virginia and Tennessee will be held at the Community Church of Manchester at 7 p.m. This event will be filmed by the 700 Club as part of their Manchester Revisited special. For information call 606-598-8871.

  • Monday, October 16
    "Practical Living Training Institute" for principals has been cancelled.

  • Monday, October 16
    Anti-drug rallies with former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard at the David School in Floyd County, 10:30 a.m., and Adams Middle School in Prestonsburg, 1:15 p.m. A rally at Sheldon Clark High School in Martin County scheduled for today will be held later in the week.

  • Tuesday, October 17
    UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.

  • Tuesday, October 17
    Parents are invited to attend a presentation on the signs of drug use and prevention, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Paintsville Elementary School in Johnson County. For information call Elizabeth Bruner at 606-789-2651.

  • Tuesday, October 17
    Knott/Magoffin Drug Court graduation for five participants, 11:30 a.m. at the Knott Judicial Center. For information call Glenda Shrum at 606-785-5605.

  • Tuesday, October 17
    A presentation on meth and meth labs will be presented to the PTO at East Bernstadt Independent Schools, 7 p.m.

  • Tuesday, October 17
    Middlesboro and Pineville campuses of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College combined membership meeting, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Middlesboro Campus grill. Guest speakers from UNITE and a recovering addict. Food, prizes and fun. For information contact Lisa Ahlstedt at 606-248-0470 or lisa.ahlstedt@kctcs.edu.

  • Thursday, October 19
    A grand opening open house for the WestCare Kentucky Homeless Shelter and Community Involvement Center will be held at 5:30 p.m.
    Click here for details.

  • Thursday, October 19
    A forum to discuss drugs and treatment will be held for seniors at Knott County Central High School at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the school auditorium.

  • Thursday, October 19
    A meth awaress and drug education program will be held at Alice Lloyd College Auditorium in Knott County as part of Drug and Alcohol Week activities on campus. For information call Janet Johnson at 606-368-6136.

  • Friday, October 20
    Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Georgia game in Lexington on November 4.
    Click here for details.

  • Friday-Sunday, October 20-22
    The Lee-Owsley Drug Court Program participants will be conducting activities during the Wooly Worm Festival in Beattyville.

  • Saturday, October 21
    Political candidates forum for all Clay County candidates, 10 a.m.
    Click here for details.

  • Saturday, October 21
    Bath County UNITE Coalition recruitment dinner, 6 p.m. at the Bath County Agriculture building at the I-64 Exit 123. For information call Greg Collins at 606-674-6747 or Pastor Ron Beams at 606-336-0071.

  • Monday, October 23
    Ken Freeman will speak to students at South Laurel Middle School and to the freshmen at South Laurel High School. For information contact Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699.

  • Monday, October 23
    Anti-drug rallies with former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard at Perry Central High School, 9 a.m.; Hazard High School, 12:45 p.m.; and A.B. Combs Elementary School in Perry County, 2 p.m.

  • Monday, October 23
    A Red Ribbon Week presentation on the dangers of drugs will be given to fourth- through eighth-grade students at Viper Elementary School in Perry County.

  • Monday-Friday, October 23-27
    Celebrate "Red Ribbon Week" throughout your community.

  • Monday-Friday, October 23-27
    Laurel County UNITE Coalition will hold a poster contest for North and South Laurel Middle Schools as part of Red Ribbon Week. For information call Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699.

  • Tuesday, October 24
    Drug-Free Fall Fling Day on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Community and Technical College. For information call Ron Brunty, 606-633-0279 or ron.brunty@kctcs.edu.

  • Tuesday, October 24
    Ken Freeman will speak to students at North Laurel Middle School, the freshmen at North Laurel High School, and 8th grade students from East Bernstadt Independent School. For information contact Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699.

  • Tuesday, October 24
    An anti-drug program will be presented to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at Sand Gap Elementary School in Jackson County, 1:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, October 24
    "Safe and Drug Free Halloween" party at West Van Lear in Johnson County.
    Click here for details.

  • Wednesday, October 25
    "Practical Living Training Institute" for principals has been cancelled.

  • Wednesday, October 25
    Presentation on methamphetamine to UMWA health workers, 10 a.m. at the Pikeville Extension Office. For information call Valerie Scott at 606-205-9732.

  • Wednesday-Friday, October 25-27
    Champions for a Drug-Free Kentucky/KY-ASAP Joint Conference in Frankfort.
    Click here for details.

  • Wednesday-Saturday, October 25-28
    Anti-drug themed haunted house to be held on the unoccupied third floor of the Bell County Jail. Hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For information call Judy Lefevers at 606-337-1835 or 606-269-2002, or Cathy Woolum at 606-269-4978.

  • Thursday, October 26
    "Practical Living Training Institute" for principals has been cancelled.

  • Thursday, October 26
    A presentation for parents on the Drug Endangered Child network and methamphetamine will be held at North Laurel High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call Martha Breeding at 606-862-4699.

  • Thursday, October 26
    Reclaiming Futures will host a coalition appreciation event for groups that are working with and helping youth, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Owsley County High School. For information call Daniell Shue at 606-666-9006, ext. 912.

  • Thursday, October 26
    Drug awareness presenetation to middle school students at East Bernstadt Independent School.

  • Friday, October 27
    Magoffin County REACH Drug-Free Parade, 8:15 p.m. at Magoffin County High School.
    Click here for details.

  • Friday, October 27
    "Practical Living Training Institute" for principals has been cancelled.

  • Friday, October 27
    Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Vanderbilt game in Lexington on November 11.
    Click here for details.

  • Saturday, October 28
    Second annual Howl-A-Day event at Rescue Ridge in Whitley County.
    Click here for details.

  • Sunday, October 29
    Brian Tackett Memorial Youth Crusade, 7 p.m. at the Booth Auditorium at Pikeville College.
    Click here for details.

  • Sunday, October 29
    Prayer vigil at Morehead State University Center in West Liberty, 1:30 p.m.
    Click here for details.

  • Sunday, October 29
    A Red Ribbon Poker Run will be held in Magoffin County to benefit Salyersville Neighbors UNITED.
    Click here for details.

  • Monday, October 30
    Anti-drug rallies with former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard at Leatherwood Elementary, 9 a.m., and Viper Elementary, 12:30 p.m. in Perry County.

  • Monday, October 30
    Magoffin County Juvenile Drug Court will graduate one participant in a ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. at Teen Scene, located on Route 7 at the entrance to Magoffin County High School.

  • Tuesday, October 31
    Safe Night Out, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center in Monticello. Free treats and information about local organizations. Last year this event drew more than 3,000 people. For information contact Ray Vater at 606-304-0121 or mjvater@peoplepc.com.

  • Tuesday, October 31
    "Drugs are a Trick and not a Treat" family event in Old Mill Park at West Liberty, 6 p.m.
    Click here for details.

November 2006
  • Wednesday, November 1
    Rockcastle County Adult Circuit Drug Court graduation ceremony for one participant, 7:30 a.m. on the third floor of the courthouse in Mt. Vernon. Guest speakers will be Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Lambert and UNITE Executive Director Karen Engle.

  • Thursday, November 2
    Pulaski County Adult Circuit Drug Court graduation ceremonies for four participants, 7:30 a.m. on the third floor of the courthouse in Somerset.

  • Thursday, November 2
    Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike television show in partnership with Gearheart Communications, 7 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold. This will be a live broadcast and includes a call-in segment. This month's featured guest is Scott Walker, director for addiction services at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center. "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, November 2
    Pike County Juvenile Drug Court will celebrate the graduation of one Drug Court participant with a ceremony and reception beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Judge Darrel Mullins' courtroom on the third floor of the Pike County Hall of Justice. For information call 606-433-7030.

  • Friday, November 3
    The public is invited to participate in a "Cruising Not Using" rally from Booneville to Beattyville to show support for the war against drugs.
    Click here for details.

  • Friday, November 3
    Operation UNITE drawing for two University of Kentucky football tickets to the Louisiana-Monroe game in Lexington on November 18.
    Click here for details.

  • Friday, November 3
    The Owsley County Anti-Drug Council will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Owsley County Action Place in Booneville (beside the Family Dollar Store). Dine in or carry out. A $5 donation requested. For information contact Jo'e Lightner at 606-593-7296 or jlightner@owsleycountykentucky.org.

  • Saturday, November 4
    Operation UNITE Soccer Tournament sponsored by U.S. Soccer Foundation featuring teams from Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe counties begins at 9 a.m. at Douthitt Park in the City of Jackson (Breathitt County).
    Click here for details.

  • Sunday, November 5
    WestCare Kentucky 2nd Annual Fall Friend Raiser and Chili Cookoff, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Pikeville College Gymnasium. Free admission, entertainment and drawing for a cruise.
    Click here for details.

  • Monday, November 6
    Dr. Bill Tom Fannin and Nell Johnson of the Pikeville Medical Center Addiction Services will present an hour-long program on youth and adult services they use and the future of addiction services at the medical center, 7 p.m. at Allen Baptist Church in Floyd County. For information contact Michael Vance at 606-226-2075.

  • Monday, November 6
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present anti-drug presentations to schools in Bath County - Salt Lick Elemenetary at 11 a.m., Owingsville Elementary at 12:45 p.m., and Bethel Elementary at 2:15 p.m.

  • Tuesday, November 7
    Election Day. Please vote.

  • Thursday, November 9
    Neighbors UNITED presentation to the Pine Knot Community Watch, 7 p.m. at the Pine Knot Fire Department in McCreary County. For information call Laurella Wood at 606-354-2946.

  • Thursday, November 9
    Drug & Narcotic Awareness (DNA) event at the University of Kentucky, 7 p.m. Free food and door prizes.
    Click here for details.

  • Thursday, November 9
    A community health fair sponsored by the Morgan County UNITE Coalition and Morgan County Board of Education will be held from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at East Valley Elementary School. Various drug education and awareness programs along with other information from other community organizations will be provided. For information contact Carolyn Bishop at 606-552-8157 or carolyn.bishop@morgan.kyschools.us.

  • Friday, November 10
    Pine Knot Primary (McCreary County) School's Bear Cubs UNITE Club will hold a "True to the Red, White & Blue" anti-drug dance kick-off, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come dressed in red, white and blue camouflage. Admission is $1. For information contact Debbie Sumner at 606-354-9373 or debbie.sumner@mccreary.kyschools.us.

  • Sunday, November 12
    An informational meeting about the Celebrate Recovery program will be held at 3 p.m. in the ASPIRE Center in Monticello. A representative of the Russell County Celebrate Recovery along with members of the Wayne County DAAD coalition who attended training in California will attend. Anyone interested in recovery from hurts, habits or hang-ups or just wanting more information may attend. There is no cost. For information contact Ray Vater at 606-340-0121 or mjvater@peoplepc.com.

  • Monday, November 13
    Graduation ceremonies for 14 participants from the Clay-Jackson-Leslie Adult Circuit Drug Court program, 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor courtroom of the Clay County Courthouse. Guest speaker is Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson.

  • Monday, November 13
    Floyd County Adult Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony for two participants at 7 p.m. in Courtroom B on the first floor of the Floyd County Justice Center, 127 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg. For information call Sue at 606-886-2838.

  • Monday, November 13
    The Floyd County UNITE Coalition will hold a community meeting at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church at Bypro, 7 p.m. For information call Mike Vance at 606-226-2075 or mikevance@charter.net.

  • Monday, November 13
    A "How To Keep Your Kids Off Drugs" presentation will be conducted at the Willard Elementary School in Perry County at 6 p.m. For information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1400 or ewilson@centertech.com.

  • Monday, November 13
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present anti-drug presentations to schools in Leslie County - Leslie Middle and High at 8:30 a.m., Stinnett Elementary at 9:45 a.m., Hyden Elementary at 10:45 a.m., W.B. Muncy Elementary at 12:45 p.m., and Hayes Lewis Elementary at 2 p.m.

  • Tuesday, November 14
    The Floyd County UNITE Coalition will hold a community meeting at the Mud Creek Fire Department, 7 p.m. For information call Mike Vance at 606-226-2075 or mikevance@charter.net.

  • Tuesday, November 14
    The Harlan County UNITE Coalition will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the vocational rehabilitation office professional building to discuss the drug problem in the community and what can be done. For information contact Janet White at 606-573-9534 or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.

  • Tuesday, November 14
    A community health fair sponsored by the Morgan County UNITE Coalition and Morgan County Board of Education will be held from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cannel City Elementary School. Various drug education and awareness programs along with other information from other community organizations will be provided. For information contact Kim Standafer at 606-743-8432 or kim.standafer@morgan.kyschools.us.

  • Thursday, November 16
    The Floyd County UNITE Coalition will hold a community meeting at the Garrett First Baptist Church, 7 p.m. For information call Mike Vance at 606-226-2075 or mikevance@charter.net.

  • Thursday, November 16
    Inspirational speaker David Parnell (who was featured in the "Meth Is Death" video that is available from the UNITE Resource Library) will make presentations to students and community members, 6 p.m. in the Owsley County High School cafeteria. For information contact Jo'e Lightner at 606-593-7296 or jlightner@owsleycountykentucky.org.

  • Thursday, November 16
    A community health fair sponsored by the Morgan County UNITE Coalition and Morgan County Board of Education will be held from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ezel Elementary School. Various drug education and awareness programs along with other information from other community organizations will be provided. For information contact Kim Standafer at 606-743-8432 or kim.standafer@morgan.kyschools.us.

  • Friday, November 17
    A presentation on Operation UNITE and how literacy workers can handle substance abuse issues with their clients was given during the Rural Strategies for Kentucky Family Literacy Programs event at Morehead State University.

  • Monday, November 20
    A meeting to organize a Neighbors UNITED group in the Busy/Yerkes area of Perry County will be conducted at the Willard Elementary School in Perry County at 6 p.m. For information contact Liz Wilson at 606-330-1400 or ewilson@centertech.com.

  • Monday, November 20
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present anti-drug presentations to schools at Wayne County High at 9 a.m. and Wayne County Alternative School at 10:30 a.m.

  • Monday, November 20
    Concerned, caring and committed members of the community are invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church in Floyd County to learn more about Neighbors UNITED. We can make a difference. For information contact Neva Francis at 606-285-6690 or nhfrancis@olwh.org.

  • Monday, November 20
    A drug prevention and awareness presentation will be given at 10 a.m. to students, faculty and staff at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College's Harlan Campus Coalition. For information call Chuck Sturgill at 606-573-1506, ext 13228.

  • Tuesday, November 21
    UNITE Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.

  • Tuesday, November 21
    A Thanksgiving dinner was provided to students at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College at the Middlesboro Campus grill. Members of the Chenoa Prison Camp's Step-Up Program were guest speakers and discussed how situations involving drugs and alcohol led to their incarceration.

  • Thursday, November 23
    Thanksgiving Day. UNITE offices will be closed.

  • Friday, November 24
    UNITE offices will be closed.

  • Monday, November 27
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug presentation to East Bernstadt Independent School in Laurel County at 9 a.m.

  • Monday, November 27
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug presentation to the Rockcastle County Alternative School at 10:30 a.m.

  • Monday, November 27
    Concerned, caring and committed members of the community are invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Garrett First Baptist Church in Floyd County to learn more about Neighbors UNITED. We can make a difference. For information contact Neva Francis at 606-285-6690 or nhfrancis@olwh.org.

  • Monday, November 27
    Drug Testing training will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon at the Laurel County Public Library. Any coalition member interested in drug testing, schools who have not adopted a drug testing policy, and schools who need to update an existing policy should plan to attend. Trainer is attorney Tim Crawford. Please RSVP your attendance to ensure adequate materials are available by contacting UNITE School Liaison Gary Perkins at 606-786-8587, 606-521-8624, or garyp@2geton.net.

  • Tuesday, November 28
    A free health fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard Campus. Representatives from health organizations, medical groups and HCTC UNITEd will set up in room 123A at the First Federal Center. Drug education materials and audio/visual materials will be available. For information contact Debbie Jett at 1-800-246-7521, ext 73314, or debbie.jett@kctcs.edu.

  • Tuesday, November 28
    A community health fair sponsored by the Morgan County UNITE Coalition and Morgan County Board of Education will be held from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wrigley Elementary School. Various drug education and awareness programs along with other information from other community organizations will be provided. For information contact Carolyn Bishop at 606-552-8157 or carolyn.bishop@morgan.kyschools.us.

  • Tuesday, November 28
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will participate in the Laurel County UNITE Coalition's Fall Festival at the YMCA from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information contact Martha Breeding at 606-682-2995.

  • Thursday, November 30
    National Meth Awareness Day. For more information or to view or download a video and PowerPoint presentation click here.
December 2006
  • Friday, December 1
    Wayne County and Monticello UNITE Clubs will have a float in the annual Christmas Parade with the theme: "All I want for Christmas is a drug-free community." The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Main Street in Monticello. For information call Arlene Sloan at 606-348-5575.

  • Friday, December 1
    Laurel County UNITE Clubs at North Laurel Middle and High schools will have a float in the annual Christmas On Main parade in downtown London. Parade begins 7 p.m.

  • Monday, December 4
    Laurel County Juvenile Drug Court will hold its second graduation in the Laurel County District Courtroom at 4:30 p.m. A reception will follow.

  • Monday, December 4
    Floyd/Pike KY-ASAP Board meeting, 10 a.m. at Jenny Wiley State Park lodge. For information call Janice Cornett at 606-886-8572.

  • Monday, December 4
    Floyd/Pike Champions for a Drug-Free Kentucky board meeting, 11 a.m. at Jenny Wiley State Park lodge. For information call Janice Cornett at 606-886-8572.

  • Thursday, December 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 and includes a call-in segment. This month's guest is UNITE's Deputy Law Enforcement Director Paul Hays who will discuss the Neighbors UNITED program. "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" is 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, December 7
    Letcher County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony for one participant at 4 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Letcher County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, Whitesburg. For information contact Cheryl at 606-633-8925.

  • Thursday, December 7
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will appear for the Floyd County Coalition's Parent University at Jenny Wiley State Park Lodge. For information contact Sandy Mims at 606-424-4847.

  • Friday, December 8
    Presentation to Mid Cumberland Counselors Association on ways UNITE can help, 9 a.m. at either the Golden Corral or Somerset Community and Technical College in Somerset. For information call Lisa Hall at 606-636-6338.

  • Monday, December 11
    Former UK basketball star Jeff will make anti-drug presentations to students at Leslie County High, 9 a.m., Leslie County Middle, 10 a.m., and Hyden Elementary, 12:15 p.m.

  • Wednesday, December 13
    Knox County Coalition will travel to Jellico Tennessee to present a program at the Jellico Church of God Mountain Assembly. Group will leave at 5 p.m. from the Knox County Courthouse.

  • Thursday, December 14
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will make anti-drug presentations to students at Tyner Elementary, 10 a.m., and Jackson County Alternative, 11:30 a.m.

  • Friday, December 15
    South Laurel Middle School UNITE Club students will distribute Christmas gifts and personal care items to the Knox Appalachian School.

  • Friday, December 15
    Clay County Drug Court participants distribute gifts and food to Laurel Creek Nursing Home.

  • Saturday, December 16
    Knox County UNITE Coalition will go Christmas caroling and conclude with a pot-luck dinner beginning at 6 p.m. from the Commission For Handicapped Children office in Barbourville.

  • Tuesday, December 19
    There will not be a UNITE Board of Directors meeting in December.

  • Thursday, December 21
    Pike Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation and Christmas party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in District Courtroom B on the second floor of the Pike County Courthouse. All 2006 graduates and their families are invited to attend. For information contact Bob Thompson at 606-433-7030 or b.thompson@ky.gov.

  • Thursday, December 21
    Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard will present an anti-drug program to students at the Sewell Center in Jackson (Breathitt County) at 10 a.m. For information contact Carolyn Napier at 606-666-8820.

  • Friday, December 22
    The offices of Operation UNITE will close at noon.

  • Monday, December 25
    Christmas Day. The offices of Operation UNITE will be closed.

  • Tuesday, December 26
    The offices of Operation UNITE will be closed.

  • Sunday, December 31
    A New Year's Eve celebration will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the James A. Cawood High School gym for children in grades 6 and above. This free event will feature speakers, the contemporary Christian rock bands "Malachi" and "Altar Call," along with refreshments, prizes, games and fellowship. Sponsors are the Loyall Youth Ministerial Association and Harlan County UNITE Coalition. For information contact Janet White at 606-573-9534 or janet.white@harlan.kyschools.us.

  • Sunday, December 31
    New Year's Eve "Metal Fest" 2007, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grace Fellowship Church (old Weddington Theater) on 2nd Street in Pikeville. Admission is $5. For more information go to www.myspace.com/pikeville_worship_extreme or contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.


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