EKB News

Operation unite is sponsoring the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs day camp featuring University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard at East Ridge High School, July 19th, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Sheppard will teach school-age youth fundamental basketball skills while emphasizing the importance for them to stay drug free. The camp is free and includes soft drinks and hot dogs. Every participant will receive a specially designed event T-shirt and regulation basketball. In addition, all participants will be entered into a drawing for portable basketball goals to be given away at the conclusion of the camp. Pre-registration is not required.
Also Operation Unite is sponsoring a three day camp for children that have completed the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grades. Camp Unite, a three day, action-packed outdoor camping adventure that includes a scavenger hunt, fishing , youth concert, campfires, games and other activities at the Breaks Interstate Park from August 5th though the 7th. Registration is limited to 150 participants. The deadline is July 23rd. Applications can be picked up at the Unite Pike office at 175 College Street, Pikeville or the Pike County Social Services office on the first floor of the Pike County Courthouse, 146 Main Street, Pikeville. For more information, contact (606) 432-9189.