The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Natural Health and Wellness Expo - Yorkton - Fri., April 22, 2016, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., April 23, 2016, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 25 vendors in the health and wellness field.聽 Earth day ceremony friday night and FREE presentations all day Saturday.聽 Fun for the whole family. Admission at the door. Location - SIGN on Broadway (345 Broadway Street West). Contact - Stacey at 306-641-4239.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wed., April 20 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street in Yorkton. Special Guest will be Lionel Hughes from Prairie North magazine. Everyone is welcome.
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The Yorkton Genealogy Society will be holding their next meeting on Tues., April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. No matter what stage of genealogy research you are at, you will find helpful information and advice. New members are always welcome!
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Spring Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., April 23, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering.
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30th Annual Student - Teacher Benefit Hockey Game - Wed., April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Farrell Agencies Arena. Students from Sacred Heart High School and the Yorkton Regional High School will be playing for hockey supremacy over their old and brittle teachers. This year鈥檚 beneficiaries are Chad Young and Daniel Hermanson. Chad is 16 years old and attends the YRHS. He is suffering from a cancer called Osteosarcoma. Chad developed a tumor on his pelvis that led to the amputation of his left leg, left hip and the entire left side of his pelvis and tailbone. Daniel is 10 years old and a student at Springside School. He has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He has had surgery and will be going to Saskatoon weekly for chemo treatments for the next two and a half years.
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Marie-Jos茅e Lord a 鈥淪tars for Saskatchewan鈥� concert - Yorkton Regional High School, Anne Portnuff Theatre, Mon., April 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Marie- Jos茅e Lord, soprano will be performing with Flaviu Zanca, violin and Romain Pollet, piano.聽 Their spicy collection of audience favorites entitled 鈥淛ambalaya鈥� includes both popular and classical pieces tastefully entwined. Yorkton Arts Council聽 306-783-8722 yorktonarts.ca
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Calling all makers - Wonderscape offers you time to devote to your craft (be it writing, painting, knitting, acting or inventing鈥�), inspiration from nature, and connection with other artists. Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - Wonderscape - A creative wellness retreat in Riding Mountain National Park. www.wonderscaperetreat.wordpress.com聽 www.facebook.com/wonderscaperetreat. Creativity workshops, Saturday evening festival of art featuring performance painter, musician and storyteller, farm-to-table dinner, accommodations at Idylwylde Cabins on the shores of Clear Lake, MB. Call Tricia for more info 306-783-7004.
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Yorkton Relay for Life 2016 - June 17, 2016, Century Field Yorkton.We are currently looking for people interested in joining our Relay for Life Committee for our 2016 event in Yorkton. Various positions are open for different areas of the event. If this is something you would like to volunteer your time to contact Kim Eskowich at [email protected] or call 306-752-5665. At the Yorkton Office Mandee Kulaway can be reached at 306-782-1454 or [email protected].
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Admission at the door. Music by: Old Country Lads, April 8; Presidents Ball, Music by: Memory Lane. Semi-formal, no blue jeans please. Music by: The Zayshleys, April 15; Don & Friends, April 22; Ron & Sandra Rudoski, April 29. For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.
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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Vibrant Colour! 210.9 SECONDS is an exhibition of fine art photography by 12 Regina-based photographers. Printed on canvas, these studies in light, colour and motion seem to be paintings with their gentle stretching of time and focus. A visual delight! 49 Smith St. E. in Yorkton, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission is always free.
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Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Assoc. is presenting a Nature Symposium - Saltcoats Community Hall, Sat., April 23. Speakers: Don Weidl: Intermediate Birding, David Halstead: Dragonflies/Damselfiles, Dr. Colin Laroque: Tree Ring Interpretation. Outdoor Activity: Find spring birds with an expert! Doors open at 1:00 p.m., program begins at 2:00 p.m. Banquet supper included. Displays/raffle/silent auction. Registration: www.yfbta.com or 306-783-0825/306-621-6904. Come join us for an enjoyable and informative day.
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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 and 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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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., April 13, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Small Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact YRHC Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.
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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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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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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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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.
