Starting Oct. 1, 2015, the Yorkton Public Library will be opening at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Thurs., Oct. 22, 2015, 4:00 p.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m., Yorkton Public Library. Yorkton Teens, Adults Free! Author Lisa Guenther and singer-songwriter Best Kept Secret Girlfriend have teamed up to bring you a unique afternoon of music and readings. Lisa鈥檚 first novel, Friendly Fire, hit book stores this fall. Friendly Fire placed second in the Saskatchewan Writers鈥� Guild 2013 John V. Hicks Long Manuscript Awards. Best Kept Secret Girlfriend is Saskatoon-based singer-songwriter Carmen Loncar鈥檚 chronicles of forbidden love, new frontiers, shape-shifting identities, a journey through the wilderness, and ultimately, the return home. Her new album embraces a raw alternative country-folk sound with minimal instrumentation to highlight Carmen鈥檚 voice and her songs.
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Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Support Group meeting, Wed., Oct. 21, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Info from the Parkinson Society聽 Facilitators meeting of Oct. 3. All Parkinson鈥檚 patients and interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj at 306-783-7519.
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Fall Tea & Bake Sale - St. Andrew鈥檚 United Church in Yorkton, 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24.
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Parkland Search and Rescue will be holding a Community Awareness Barbeque at the Royal Ford location in Yorkton on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Local search and rescue members will be in attendance to answer any questions and to promote search and rescue in the Parkland area. For more info contact Eugene Wlock (director) at 306-621-3627 or email Jordan Hintz at [email protected]. 聽
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The Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton will hold their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 27, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland College, Room 101 with Dr. Faye Myers as guest speaker. Dr. Myers will speak about Empowering Women through Education and will talk about how education can impact our lives. Everyone is invited to hear her presentation.
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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton will hold their Fall Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery Store, 30 Argyle St. on Fri., Oct. 16, from 9:30 - 5:30 and Sat., Oct. 17 from 9:30 - 4:30. We will accept GENTLY used books (no encyclopedias or Readers Digest please), CD鈥檚, DVD鈥檚, board games and puzzles. Proceeds go to our local scholarship fund. Thank you for your support.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Ron & Sandra Rudoski, Oct. 9; The Zayshleys, Oct. 16; Elmer & Charlie, Oct. 23; Memory Lane, Oct. 30. For more information phone Peter: 306-782-1846.
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The Yorkton Arts Council presents Diyet - Thurs., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Yorkton Regional High School Anne Portnuff Theatre, 150 Gladstone Ave. N. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 49 Smith St. E. 306-783-8722 or Welcome Home Gift Shop, 113 Smith St. E. 306-786-7673.
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Fall Outreach Supper at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sun., Oct. 25. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper to follow. Admission: freewill offering.
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Feast Your Eyes! Godfrey Dean Art Gallery - Sept. 13-Oct. 29, 2015. Featuring the food photography of Haley Polinsky. Originally from Theodore, Haley is a young artist, a chef, a graduate of the Pacific Culinary Institute (Vancouver), and a food designer and photographer based in Toronto. A delight for the eyes! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission is always free.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be hosting the Saskatchewan Horticultural Association Provincial Convention and AGM on Fri., Oct. 23 and Sat., Oct. 24, 2015 at St. Gerard鈥檚 Parish Complex, Yorkton. There will be a variety of interesting speakers including a flower arranging presentation by All About Flowers; gardening experiences by Warren Crossman; a presentation by Don Stein from the Godfrey Dean about 鈥淕arden Photography鈥�, and a presentation by Sonja Pawliw about her Healing Garden. There will be a banquet on Friday night with entertainment by Jackie Guy. Everyone is welcome to attend, you do not have to belong to any horticultural society. For more information please call Liz at 306-782-2830 or log on to www.yorkonhort.ca to find out more.聽 Everyone is welcome!
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The next regular meeting of the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be on Wed., Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. This is 鈥淢ember Sharing鈥� night, with members sharing their own gardening tips and ideas. Helpful hints for everyone! Membership renewal and SHA tickets will be available at this meeting. Everyone is welcome!
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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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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Oct. 14, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.
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The Yorkton Legion is on a fast track. There has been a significant increase in membership over the past year. Many of these are from the younger generation, which shows they support the aims and purpose of this organization. Saturday cribbage is under way, with new helpers for Tracy Cross. Darts & pool are being organized for league play, and Friday 鈥楩ull Meals鈥�, along with meat draws, have also started. Drop in to Gunners Lounge and enjoy an evening out with fellow members and friends. Next general meeting is on Wed., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. See you there.
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Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands: Concert Band & Jazz Big Band. New members welcome. Contact Larry Pearen 306-782-4182 for more info.
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Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior聽 and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email [email protected]
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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline庐 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庐 drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.
