Yorkton Arts Council presents 2012 -2013 "Stars for Saskatchewan" Jesse Peters Trio. Jesse and his trio take us on a musical jazz path of originals and classics that give wing to his vocal range! Mon., March 18, 2013, 8:00 p.m., Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop. Contact the Arts Council at 306-783-8722 for more information http://www.yorktonarts.ca/
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Wed., March 20 @ 2 p.m. Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Potental guest from Sask Parkison Society. AllParkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj. @ 306-783-7519.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their regular meeting on Thurs., March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunshine Room, SIGN, on North Street. Guest speaker will be Danielle Barrett from Western Alfalfa Milling in Norquay speaking about "Fertilizing With Alfalfa Pellets". Everyone is welcome!
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The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be holding their regular meeting on Tues., March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum. Guest John Oystryk will talk about cemetery research. For more information call Dave at 783-1093 or Glenn at 782-7969. Everyone is welcome!
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting Wed., March 13, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Mar. 8 - Memory Lane; March 15 - Ron & Sandra Rudoski (western); March 22 - Andrew Mariniuk & Boys; March 29 - Good Friday, no dance. Contact Peter 306-782-1846.
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The Brayden Ottenbreit Memorial Book Fund, generously supported and annually funded by the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, is currently accepting applications for the provision of books or other items to any school, group or organization in the Yorkton area that are in need of materials to promote and encourage literacy. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a 500-word essay to [email protected] before Fri., March 15, stating their need and items they wish to receive through this funding.
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Marking Time - Works from the Saskatchewan Arts Board Permanent Collection. Spanning more than five decades, Marking Time features Indigenous art works from the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Permanent Collection. Including painting, drawing, carving, stitching, and beading, this exhibition brings together a diverse selection of Saskatchewan Indigenous art. School groups welcome. Call 783-3523 to make arrangements with chief librarian at community pARTners gallery Yorkton Public Library. On display during regular library hours, until the end of April 2013.
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Mother Goose On The Loose! (infants to 2 years), Fridays till April 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Storytime for Preschoolers (3 to 5 years old), Mondays till March 18, Thursdays till March 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. All month online and at the library: "I Love My Library" contest (with prizes!) P.S. Have you tried our self-serve check-out yet? Yorkton Public Library www.ypllibrary.wordpress.com (306) 783-3523. Books - just the Beginning!
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An evening in recognition of International Women's Day. Shelwin House and Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club proudly present guest speaker The Honourable Pamela Wallin - The Challenges and Benefits of Mentoring - Fri., March 8, St. Mary's Cultural Centre. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Open to everyone. Tickets available at Sherring Gold Jewelers, Sherring Optical, Louck's Pharmacy and The Golden Rule. Raffles to be held at the event. For more info call 306-782-5181.
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St. Patrick's Stew Supper - Sun., March 17, 4:30 - 6:30, St. Andew's United Church, Yorkton. Preschoolers free. Advance tickets only, available from 783-3341 or 783-4157.
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Help! I need a prayer. A private and confidential 24/7 prayer line to help hurting people in Yorkton and area. If you or someone you know needs a prayer, call 783-4498 or send your prayer request to [email protected]. No one will ever get your name or phone number.
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Crossroads is a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Parkland Woodworking Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sept. to June, in the basement of Seventh Day Adventist Church, 384 Gladstone Ave. S. Our members do woodworking, carving, scrolling, turning or build furniture. We have a members library, visitors welcome. Contact Jerry at 786-6652 or Norman 896-2398.
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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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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.
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LGBT Social Group welcomes and provides services to all people however they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity. Our program provides a positive environment for individuals to gather and socialize. Our service also provides education and support services. For more information call Kelly at (306) 783-8135.
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Tot Spot, 0 - 5 year old drop-in centre. Located at 345 Broadway Street West, in the SIGN building on Broadway. Running Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This program runs cost free to participate but donations are welcomed. Brought to you by The Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. Call 783-2582, find us on Facebook!
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New Horizons Card Social - 78 1st Ave. N. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Bingo card game, pool, shuffleboard & darts. Light lunch included. $3.00 per person. Contact Ethel at 782-1621.
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Are you watching? "Words from the Bishop" with host Bishop Yaroslaw on cable 7 Access Communications, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 11:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 10:30 p.m. A local community TV program that is interesting, conversational and addictive. Are you available to be a guest on the show? Share your story and be involved in the community. For info call Bishop Yaroslaw at 783-4498/641-6698.
