The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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The Canadian Federation of University Women is an national and international organization of university women graduates that aims to improve the status of women and girls through eduation and life-long learning. Women who support the mandate of the organization can join. The Yorkton Club invites women who are interested in learning more about the club to join us at a Breakfast Brunch on Saturday, September 24,2016 @ 09:30 at the Godfrey Dean Gallery . A free-will offering to help support the Gallery would be appreciated. To learn more about the organization go to cfuw.org or contact Elsie @306-783-4862.
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The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM at the Yorkton Public Library. Whether you are wondering how to get started on researching your family’s roots or have been working on research for a while, you will find helpful advice and lots of enthusiasm to keep your project going! New members are always welcome.
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The first fall meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM at SIGN on North Street. Special guest speakers will be Frank Woloschuk and Glen Tymiak speaking on “How To Store Dahlias/Glads/Call and Canna Lilies and Geraniums Over The Winter”. You don’t have to be a member to attend, everyone is welcome!
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their “Fall Plant and Bulb Sale” on Friday, September 23 from 9:30 AM till 5PM at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. There’s still time to add some new plants to your gardens! Everyone is welcome!
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Every one is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Old Country Lads, Fri., Sept. 9; Gerry’s Boys, Fri., Sept. 16; The Zayshleys, Fri., Sept. 23; Memory Lane, Fri., Sept. 30. Admission: $9.00. Contact person: Peter - 306-782-1846.
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Artist’s Reception – Barry Whitta - Landscapes, Community pARTners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library, 93 Broadway Street West. Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 7:00 pm. Barry Whitta is a Yorkton artist whose painting expresses his observation of landscapes, old homesteads and wildlife. His exhibition, “Landscapes”, runs from August 26 – October 25, 2016. Yorkton Arts Council 306-783-8722, [email protected], yorktonarts.ca
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100th Anniversary Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church - Sun., Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m. CCST, Sheho Farms - Kozakewich Church, 7 miles south of Sheho, 6 miles west, 2 miles south.
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It’s the sale you wait for! The St. Gerard’s CWL Annual Garage Sale, Thurs., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. till noon, at the St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 3rd Ave. North, Yorkton. Treasures for everyone! Coffee and Pie special all day! Everyone is welcome!
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The York Colony Quilters Guild is offering a series of Beginner Quilting Classes. Classes will be held in late Sept. Cost is $50 for three evening classes. This is a chance to jump start learning basic quilting with a knowledgeable instructor in a relaxed environment. If interested, contact Sally at [email protected] or 306-782-2277 for further information and supply list.
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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 14, 2016 at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.
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York Lake Golf & Country Ladies Club is looking for new and existing members to golf in their Fun Golf every Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a beautiful 9 hole golf course and we welcome all ages as well as any inexperienced golfers.
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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.
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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.
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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society holds their regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend!
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton - COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-621-7361 (day) or 306-782-3197 (after 6 p.m.) or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, othello, checkers, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gatherings to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 306-782-1783 or email [email protected].
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The Yorkton Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yorkton Hospital. We promote early detection and speedy recovery. For more info call 306-782-5748.
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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-668-6868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca
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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: Rock FM Radio, 395 Riverview Rd., SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.
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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.