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18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer

Wiggly Field Dog Park Dog Walk Fundraiser. Pledge forms available at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies, 7 First Ave. N. Sun., June 7 at Picnic Area at Jaycee Beach. Registration 10:00 a.m. Dog Walk 10:30 a.m.

Wiggly Field Dog Park Dog Walk Fundraiser. Pledge forms available at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies, 7 First Ave. N. Sun., June 7 at Picnic Area at Jaycee Beach. Registration 10:00 a.m. Dog Walk 10:30 a.m. Dog Park Etiquette and Safety Orientation 11:30 a.m. Hot Dog Sale 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. or while supplies last. Box raffles. There is something for everyone! You don’t need to bring a dog to participate!

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Thurs., May 28, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson’s patients & interested persons welcome. For info contact Marj at 306-783-7519.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton will hold their spring Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery store 30 Argyle St. on Fri., May 29 and Sat., May 30 from 9:30-5:30. 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.

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Give the Gift of Life - Kidney Walk, Yorkton, Jaycee Beach, 9 a.m. registration at Sacred Heart High School, 280 Gladstone St. N. Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Sun., June 14. Register online at www.kidney.ca/sk/walk or call Audrey Parisloff at 306-783-5259 for a pledge package.

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The 18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will be held on Sat., May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Parkland Mall.  Interested participants or volunteers may get more information by phoning 306-783-2637 or emailing closecuts@sasktel.net. (There are also a number of secondary events on our Facebook page as well).

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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. Admission: $8.00. Lunch is included. Music by:  Old Country Lads, May 29. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

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Orkney Historical Society Annual Meeting - Mon., June 22, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CCST, Orkney School, 5 km west of Yorkton on Hwy. 16 W.

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The York Lake Morning Ladies Club 9 holes at 9:00 a.m. on Monday and Fun Golf at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. This will continue through till mid Sept. Come and join us as we’d love to get to know you.  

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Please join the Western Financial Group staff in their 11th Annual Support the Cause Day Walk at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., May 27 beginning at the Western Financial Group City Center Park in Memory of Natasha Gosling and her 3 children (Jenika, Landen & Janayah) who passed away in Tisdale on Apr. 21st. Join us for a hot dog barbecue at the Western Financial Group City Center Park at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds going to Parkland Victim Services (Yorkton).

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Yorkton Public Library Programs: Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4. Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-36 months runs April 16 - June 4. For more information or to register please call 306-783-3523.

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Interested in finding a new outdoor activity? Want to be involved in a low cost, fun sport? Then come out to Patrick Park Disc Golf Course every Tuesday evening from May 5 through until Sept. This will be an evening gathering of players of all skill levels and ages to learn about disc golf, meet other players, trade discs and most of all have fun. Interested participants can show up any time after 7 p.m. and join in for some fun clanging a few chains. For further information search out ‘Disc Golf Courses of the Parkland’ on Facebook, and stay tuned for more information on upcoming night disc golf events (yes play in the moonlight), and competitive tournaments.

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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wed., May 20 at 7 p.m. in the SIGN Building on North Street. Special guest speaker will be Carol Miller from Windthorst speaking about “How To Grow Sprouts All Year Round”. Everyone is welcome!

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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Fri., May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices! One day sale only! Everyone is welcome!

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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, marilyn.chambers@blood.ca

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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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Gen. Alexander Ross branch, Royal Canadian Legion, is alive and well. Come out and meet our 2015 executive. They are making plans to revitalize our branch, but they need your help. Meetings on last Wednesday of the month. Gunners lounge open weekdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. New members and guests of members welcome in the lounge. Darts Monday 7 p.m., Cribbage Saturdays at 1 p.m. Also pool and shuffleboard available. Beef on a bun on Fridays at 5 p.m. Meat draws Fridays and Saturdays at 5 p.m.

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Crossroads is a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held 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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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.