Starting Oct. 1, 2015, the Yorkton Public Library will be opening at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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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’s, DVD’s, 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’s 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 “Garden Photography”, 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. 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 “Member Sharing” 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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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 and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email [email protected]
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Canadian Blood Services - Volunteer today. Because of you, lives can be saved. When you donate your time to Canada’s blood system, you are helping to save lives. You can become a community educator, donor ambassador or blood donor recruitment expert. You can make a difference by: • Volunteering your skills and experiences in our clinics by becoming involved with donor support through our donor ambassador role or hospitality role • Volunteering in your community by speaking to the public about the need for blood, recruiting new donors and promoting upcoming blood donor clinics. We’ll provide the training – You provide the time. For more information contact: Marilyn Chambers, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources 306-347-1646, [email protected]
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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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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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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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Come join the fun! Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306-782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.
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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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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 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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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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.
