The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Parkinson’s disease support group meeting Wed., May 16, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home All Parkinsons patients & interested persons welcome. For further information contact Marj at 306-783-7519.
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Family Movie Night at Yorkton Public Library - Coco, Tues., May 29 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
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Movie Afternoon at Yorkton Public Library - Victoria & Abdul - Tues., May 29 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Snacks provided by the Bentley.
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Join us at Yorkton Public Library for Cookbook Club. Make it, sample it, discuss it! Borrow a cookbook from the library, make a recipe to share with the group, and discuss your cookbook! Be introduced to new recipes, cooking styles, and other people who like to cook (and eat)! All are welcome. Our first meeting will be June 11 at 2 p.m. at YPL!
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is planning a one day road trip to Dauphin on Sat., June 9 to visit some private gardens and greenhouses. Would you like to join us? Guests welcome as space permits. For more information call Liz at 306-782-2830.
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BBQ Fundraiser for Special Olympics at Staples on Thurs., May 3 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for local Special Olympics group and one athlete going to Summer National Special Olympics in Antigenish, Nova Scotia.
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Spring Concert - St. Andrew’s United Church, Sun., May 6, 3:00 p.m. Admission at door: Adults $10, students free. Featuring: Yorkton Community Choir, Yorkton Community Band, Yorkton Regional High Choir and Sacred Heart High Sacred Music.
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Special Olympics Youth Programs are designed for youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Individuals with an intellectual disability may display deficits in general cognitive abilities which limit performance in one or more aspects of daily life such as communication, social participation, functioning at school, or personal independence. Individuals may be diagnosed with Autism, PDD-NOS, Down Syndrome, FASD, ADD, ADHD, Seizure Disorder, Blind, Deaf, Acquired Brain Injury, or undiagnosed deficits in cognitive functioning or communications. If you are unsure if you are eligible please contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us to register: Caroline at 306-621-7890. Email: [email protected]. May 8 at St. Al’s Gym, at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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St. Mary’s UCWL and St. Gerard’s CWL invites you to 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on Wed., May 9 from 7:30 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Church, 125 3rd Avenue North, Yorkton. Be part of the power of prayer during National Hospice Palliative Care Week to pray for patients, caregivers, and all medical staff who compassionately care for those in palliative care. Stop in at any time, stay as long as you wish. Everyone is welcome.
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Yorkton Public Library invites you to a Princess Tea Party on Thurs., May 17 at 3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Wear your best princess (or prince!) clothes and be ready for some royal fun! Please call YPL at 306-783-3523 to register.
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You are cordially invited to a tea in celebration of the wedding of HRH Prince Harry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle - Sat., May 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come and Go Tea, Yorkton Public Library. Fascinators and hats encouraged.
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Are you an avid Reader? Are you looking for some books to take to the lake for summer time reading. The Canadian Federation of University Women Yorkton invite you to come and browse the books that will be available at The Flee Market in the Curling Rink at the Gallagher Centre on Sat., May 12, 2018, 10:00-4:00 p.m. Good variety of books including children’s books, craft, cookbooks, novels and more. Funds raised assist us with our local scholarship efforts. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Please join us for our 2018 Walk For Alzheimer’s Thurs., June 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Yorkton Regional High School. Presented by Investors Group. The walk is a nice outdoor evening walk fundraiser that the whole family can take part in. Please consider joining us and Make Memories Matter, making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia by your support of our 2018 walk. All money raised goes towards programs and services as well as funds research into a cause and a cure. Pre-register online at www.walkforalzheimerssk.ca. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. with the walk starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info please contact the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan at 306-949-4141 or [email protected].
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Almost Spring at Godfrey Dean Art Gallery. Sketches: Phyllis Herman, April 2 to May 7, 2018. Coloured pencil sketches bring to life fading prairie moments, as old and forgotten buildings slowly sink back into the earth. Several of the structures Phyllis drew are already gone. A thought and light glimpse of the land and life. Dimensions Fine Craft - March 19 to May 7, 2018. A glittering display of the best Fine Craft in Saskatchewan! Every two year the Craft Council organizes a province-wide call for entries, with awards for accomplishment in each form. The touring exhibition is filled with treasures, including the very popular steampunk inspired When Pigs Fly! 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 1-4 p.m. Sat., 49 Smith St. E. in Yorkton. Admission is always free!
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW’s Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale - Sat., May 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. (Corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: May 4, 2018, New Memory Lane, Admission $13.00, President’s Ball, semi-formal; May 11, Gerry’s Boys; May 18, Ron & Sandra Rudoski; May 25, The Zayshleys. Admission $10.00. Contact Peter H - 306-782-1846. Hall rental Peter L - 306-783-6109.
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Star Wars Gala - Fri., May 4, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Cultural Center, Yorkton. Children 10 & under $20, adults $50. This event is raising money to send our local scout groups to the World Jamboree in 2019 and the Pacific Jamboree also in 2019. If you are a Star Wars fan, this is a must attend event.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters - Wed., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre, 273 Dracup Ave. N., Yorkton. Does the idea of public speaking send shivers down your spine? Do you want to move to the next level in your career or organization? Hone public speaking and leadership skills through Treasure Chest Toastmasters, a group for those who want to learn how to express themselves with clarity, to get the message across with confidence, and to stand up in a crowd and command attention. The best thing is that you get to learn and hone these skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment! More info at https://1245.toastmastersclubs.org/
