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.
Submit Your Event
If you have an anti-drug related event that you would like publicized on the Operation UNITE website click here to complete an on-line submission form.
Monday-Friday, May 5-9
A project to increase student awareness about the hazards of drinking and the trail of abuse that could lead to drug addiction will be presented during this week in Pulaski County. For details contact Sandi Dick at 606-423-9631.
Tuesday, May 6
Knox County District Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony, 6 p.m. at the Knox County District Courthouse in Barbourville. For information contact Patricia Sears at 606-545-5423.
Friday-Saturday, May 9-10
Pulaski County High School will present "Under the Influence" by Ron Parker, 7 p.m. each night at the school auditorium. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students. Due to the intensity of the subject matter children 10 and under will not be admitted.
Saturday, May 10
Letcher County will hold its first Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program with approximately 15 people from the Cowan Community Center starting at 10 a.m. at the shelter at the dam site of Fishpond Lake. Any volunteers to assist would be greatly appreciated. For information contact Ron Brunty at ron.brunty@kctcs.edu.
Saturday, May 10
A presentation on Neighbors UNITED will be given to Brodhead residents and fire department volunteers, 6 p.m. at the Quail Fire Department on Route 70 in Rockcastle County. For details contact Rodney Adams at 606-308-4120.
Saturday, May 10
The Knott Drug Abuse Council will hold a "Dad's Day Out" program at Carr Creek Lake (the Pin Oak Shelter just past Carr Creek Elementary) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will include fishing, food, door prizes and boat rides. Any family members or guardians may accompany children, not just father or male relatives. For more information call 606-785-5503.
Saturday, May 10
Knox County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® program will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campbell Training Field pond in Artemus. For information call 606-546-9515.
Saturday, May 10
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Eagle #20 Mine at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. This training was rescheduled from May 3. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11
Teens UNITE of Wayne County will conduct "Gifts For Grandma" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Students have identified several grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren due to the parents being absent from the homes and will deliver flowers to them for Mother's Day. For details contact Arlene Sloan at 606-348-5575 or aamunsey@wayne.k12.ky.us.
Monday, May 12
A general overview of Operation UNITE will be given to the Neighbors UNITED organization and concerned local citizens, 7 p.m. at the Eolia Community Christian Outreach Center in Letcher County. For more information contact Marie Coleman at 606-633-4654 or marie.coleman@letcher.kyschools.us.
Monday, May 12
The Knott County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the third floor circuit courtroom in the Knott County Justice Center in Hindman. For details contact Glenda Shrum at 606-785-5605.
Tuesday, May 13
A presentation on prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse will be given to members of the Breathitt County UNITE Coalition and concerned citizens, 6 p.m. at the Life Skills Center in Jackson (Breathitt County). For information contact Karen Bunn at 606-666-7795.
Tuesday, May 13
A presentation on UNITE and ways to become involved in the anti-drug efforts will be given to Masonic Lodge members in Bell, Harlan and Knox counties at 5:45 p.m. at the Middlesboro Civic Center, North 30th Street. For details contact Larry Thacker, district deputy grandmaster, at 423-869-6433 or larry.thacker@imunet.edu.
Wednesday, May 14
A presentation about Operation UNITE and opportunities for the church to become more involved will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Corbin.
Thursday, May 15
A special appreciation presentation will be conducted at the UNITE Pike Coalition meeting, 5 p.m. at Pikeville City Hall.
Friday, May 16
Lawrence County will host a recruitment dinner.
Friday, May 16
Operation UNITE will conduct a presentation on prescription drugs and the elderly for senior citizens between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Center, Highway 32 Connector, Morehead. For information on this event contact Kay Roe or Cindy Kerns, 606-784-8911, kay.roe@rowan.kyschools.us or cindy.kerns@rowan.kyschools.us.
Friday, May 16
The annual Prom Promise Program featuring a drunk driving reenactment will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. to encourage students to have an alcohol- and other drug-free prom.
For details click here.
Saturday, May 17
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Eagle #23 Mine at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday, May 17
Knox County will hold its final Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® program of the year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campbell Training Field pond in Artemus. For information call 606-546-9515.
Monday, May 19
The Clay-Leslie-Jackson Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Clay County Justice Center in Manchester.
Monday, May 19
The Knox-Laurel Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. in the third floor circuit courtroom in the Laurel County Courthouse.
Monday, May 19
The Pike County District Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 4 p.m. in the Pike District Courtroom in Pikeville.
Tuesday, May 20
The Breathitt-Wolfe Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. on the third floor of the Breathitt County Judicial Center in Jackson.
Tuesday, May 20
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Tuesday, May 20
A public awareness program about methamphetamine will be presented by the Corbin Area UNITE Group, 7 p.m., at the Corbin Parkway Church, 510 East Cumberland Gap Parkway. The program will include signs of a meth lab, symptoms of a meth user and what to do if you encounter a meth lab.
Tuesday, May 20
Primary Election Day in Kentucky. Please take time to vote.
Friday, May 23
A community methamphetamine training program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Carl D. Perkins Center on Crayton-Jackson Lane in Morehead. For more information conatct either Dana Quesinberry at 606-677-3078, quesdb@adelphia.net, or Cindy Kerns at 606-356-0087, cindy.kerns@rowan.kyschools.us.
Friday, May 23
The Knox County UNITE Coalition will have an informational booth at Knox County General Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call 606-546-9515.
Saturday, May 24
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin's Fork Lake.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day holiday. All UNITE offices will be closed.
Friday, May 30
The Magoffin County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the Magoffin County Justice Center in Salyersville.
Saturday, May 31
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Coal Transport KY at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday, May 31
Participants in this year's Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® program in Knox County have been invited to Corbin Speedway at 5:30 p.m. where they will receive free admission, a tour of the pit area, and a $5 food certificate. For information call 606-546-9515.
Saturday, May 31
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
June 2008
Sunday, June 1
The first Somerfest program of the year will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Barbourville (Knox County). For information call 606-546-9515.
Friday, June 6
UNITE will present drug awareness and prevention information to employees at Firestone's annual health fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg plant. For information contact Joyce Parker at 606-546-6103.
Friday, June 6
UNITE President/CEO Karen Engle will be the keynote speaker at the AmeriCorps "Celebration of Service" luncheon at the First Baptist Church in London. Event begins at 10 a.m. This event was rescheduled from May 12. For details contact Gary Perkins at 606-786-8587.
Saturday, June 7
Fourth annual Kids Fishing Derby, 10 a.m. at Cave Lake Event Park in Wayne County.
For details click here.
Saturday, June 7
An afternoon motorcycle ride to benefit Operation UNITE will be held at Ruckel's Restaurant in Eubank in conjunction with the monthly Bike Nite event.
For details click here.
Thursday, June 12
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnson Central High School, 257 North Mayo Trail, Paintsville.
For details click here.
Tuesday, June 17
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Saturday, June 21
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Coal Transport KY at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Tuesday, June 24
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Letcher Central High School, 435 Cougar Drive, Whitesburg.
For details click here.
Thursday, June 26
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wolfe County High School, Johnson Street, Campton.
For details click here.
Saturday, June 28
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
July 2008
Friday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday. All UNITE offices will be closed.
Tuesday, July 8
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Owsley County High School, Highway 28, Shepherd Lane, Booneville.
For details click here.
Thursday, July 10
Two presentations on methamphetamine, other drugs and the impact on school performance will be given to teachers, administrators and parents during the Summer Institute at Meece Middle School in Somerset. For information contact Connie King at 859-625-6048.
Thursday, July 10
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Barbourville High School new gymnasium, 140 School Street, Barbourville.
For details click here.
Tuesday, July 15
UNITE Board of Directors monthly meeting, 10 a.m. at the London office.
Friday-Saturday, July 18-19
July Jam. Friday will feature free music and refreshments at the city park in Pikeville. Saturday features a concert at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. The London band Delorean Grey will open for Christian recording artists StorySide B, Sanctus Real and Pillar. Tickets are now on sale.
For details visit www.julyjam.com
Tuesday, July 22
UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wayne County High School, 2 Kenny Davis Boulevard, Monticello.
For details click here.
Friday, July 25
Fifth annual Back to School Bash, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center at the intersection of KY 90 and KY 1275 in Monticello (behind Kroger's).
For details click here.
Saturday, July 26
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Tuesday-Friday, July 29-August 1
The second Camp UNITE will be conducted on the University of the Cumberlands campus in Williamsburg (Whitley County). For details call 606-677-6179.
August 2008
Saturday, August 2
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Long Fork #7 Mine at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Tuesday-Saturday, August 19-23
The Knox County UNITE Coalition is sponsoring the Knox County Fair at the Barbourville Business park on KY 225. Carnival rides and a main event every night. Proceeds will benefit coalition efforts. Anyone interested in participating or helping plan the fair should contact Claudia Greenwood at 606-546-9515 or Marsha Dixon at 605-545-7009.
Saturday, August 30
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
September 2008
Monday, September 1
Labor Day Holiday. All UNITE offices will be closed.
Saturday, September 9
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the CAP Shop/Czar Shop and the Mayo #4 Surface group at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday, September 16
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Mayo Highwall Miner group at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Friday, September 26
A regional golf scramble to benefit Lifeline of Eastern Kentucky will be held at Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Bell County. For details contact Irene Lewis at 606-862-9630 or 606-312-1612.
Saturday, September 31
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Mayo #5 Surface group at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Saturday, September 31
Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone. This is the final event of the year.
October 2008
Saturday, October 4
A "Drug-Free Workplace" training will be given to employees of the Coal Transport KY at the Booth Energy Training Complex in Martin County. For information contact Eddie Slone at 606-298-5958.
Friday, October 17
"Helping Hands-Hopeful Homes" conference presented by Focus on the Family and Operation UNITE at Allen Baptist Church in Prestonsburg (Floyd County). For information call 606-677-6179.
Saturday, October 18
"Helping Hands-Hopeful Homes" conference presented by Focus on the Family and Operation UNITE at First Baptist Church in Somerset (Pulaski County). For information call 606-677-6179.
November 2008
Monday, November 10
UNITE Coalition Education Conference and Awards Luncheon at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Watch for details.
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