Uni-Fest 2011: Unity in the Community -
A FREE Fun-Filled Event for West Virginia Panhandle Communities
Hundreds of families struggle this time of year as they prepare their children for school with the extra cost of: school clothes, haircuts, book bags, school supplies, and so much more. Good news is many area churches and businesses have united with One Hope Ministries International to do something to actually meet this need!
The sixth annual Uni-Fest (Unity in the Community) will be held on Sunday, August 21st, from 5-7pm (rain or shine) at the Martinsburg High School Football Stadium, Bulldog Blvd., in Martinsburg.
Uni-Fest is a FREE outdoor community event that is open to everyone in the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle. Last year over 3,000 people attended Uni-Fest making it one of the largest community events of the year! This year’s event is going to be even bigger and better as 4,000 plus people are expected to attend the community gathering.
Uni-Fest is designed to offer an afternoon full of fantastic fun for the entire family. There will be several giant inflatables, face painting, children’s games, live music with recording artist Jessica McCoy, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament (ages 8 and up), a fire truck and Humvee to explore, free horse back rides, community prayer tent, free medical clinic tent providing blood pressure checks & sport physicals (no immunizations), free food (including hot dog, small bag of chips, cold bottled water and small smoothie); free back-to-school book bag with school supplies (Child must be present with guardian and with ticket only. Ticket given at registration), haircut coupon and so much more absolutely free (all while supplies last).
“Our goal is to give away 2,000 school book bags with a variety of school supplies. We know how hard it is for families and know this will make a positive difference,” said Pastor Ron Larson, 365 Church.
Ready to play ball? Register today for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
NO REGISTRATION FEE! Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place & runner-up teams in each respective division. Registration is required by August 15. For details about the 3-on-3 basketball tournament contact Joel Larson, 304-579-5337 or
email: bball3on3@Uni-Fest.net.
One Hope Ministries International offers many ministries to our local community. “Bags of Love” launched in September 2010 feeding our local children in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties that were going hungry over the weekends. The “Coats of Love” drive takes place in December to help keep area children warm through the winter. “Angel Food Ministries” helps you save on your grocery bill by ordering frozen, fresh and non-perishable foods. “Kids Explosion” meets with inner city children to provide that extra love and care. The list goes on and on of the children’s ministries with the help of our uniting churches. This year Uni-Fest will provide something exciting for our older teens and adults that attend… the first annual “Uni-Fest Job Fair”. Adults and older teens can explore numerous different avenues to help them in their job search or information on how to further their education. Included in the Job Fair will be several local social service organizations that will provide important information to families. One Hope encourages more churches, businesses and individuals to get involved with Uni-Fest so we can continue to offer more to our local community. There are many ways you can help: monetary donations, helping hands the day of the event, becoming a sponsor, have your church unite with us, providing your service for our job fair or social service area and most importantly pray over the event that all will be blessed and helped that day. A special thank you to: International Beauty School, Graphic Tee’s, Parsons KIA of Winchester, Wee Cycle, Tastefully Simple, Chick-fil-A, Domino’s Pizza of Martinsburg, Costco of Leesburg and Winchester, Lowes Home Improvement of Martinsburg, Martinsburg Fire Fighters, Martins Chips, Reddy Ice, Home Solutions 4 U, KWS Auto Detailing, M.I.M.E. in Motion Entertainment, 2 Cha Cha 4 Words, Valley College of Martinsburg, Edward Jones of Martinsburg, Army National Guard, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Mountain State University, Rita’s Ice, SMX Staffing, Tropical Smoothie, Weis Markets, College Foundation of West Virginia, Children’s Home Society, My Father’s House, Young Lives, Steps to Victory Garden, 365 Church, Bethel Assembly of God, Harvest Community Church, New Life Community Church, Pikeside Methodist Church, Redeeming Grace Fellowship, Valley View Chapel, WorshipLife, The Martinsburg Journal, Buyers Guide and In The Panhandle.com. While it may sound too good to be true, this entire event is FREE to everyone in the Eastern Panhandle. According to event planners, “It is a gift for the entire community to enjoy.” For more information or to unite with One Hope Ministries International, visithttp://www.onehopministriesinternational.org, email unifest@onehopeministriesinternational.org or call304-261-4007 . |