Family Justice Services offers the Parenting After Separation and Divorce Program. These public information sessions are intended to help people who are considering or may be in the separation/divorce process. Sessions will be offered in Yorkton - Sat., Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register for these sessions call: 306-787-9905 in Regina or toll-free 1-888-218-2822. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only - no child care is provided.
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The Yorkton Film Festival is hosting the screening of Ebola War: The Nurses of Gulu Thurs., Jan. 8 at 2:00 at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre. This presentation is the first in the new series, Spotlight on the News. No charge. Everyone is welcome.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included with admission. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Music by: Ed Hicki, Jan. 9, 2015; Old Coundry Lads, Jan. 16; The Shayshleys, Jan. 23; Andrew Manriniuk & Boys, Jan. 30. For more information phone: Peter: 306-782-1846.
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Join the Yorkton & District Scottish Society celebrating the 256th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns with their 37th Annual Dinner & Dance. The evening includes a traditional supper and Scottish entertainment - Sat., Jan. 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion, West Broadway, Yorkton. Advance tickets only available from members of the Scottish Society. Call 306-782-5000; 306-783-3989; 306-782-1312 or 306-783-6741 for more info.
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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society wishes you Happy New Year and invites interested genealogists to their first regular meeting of 2015 on Tues., Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Whether you are just getting started with your family tree or have been researching for a while, everyone is welcome!
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Yorkton Blood Clinic - St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, 240 Wellington St., Mon., Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Donors are needed! Please book your appointment to save a life: online www.blood.ca, phone: 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Canadian Blood Services - It’s in you to give.
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Shelwin House presents informational meetings at Yorkton Public Library the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Shannon at the Shelwin House Outreach Program 306-782-5181 shelwinoutreach@sasktel.net
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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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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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Is someone’s drinking bothering you? Has alcohol affected your life negatively? If so, Alateen may be for you! Alateen is an organization devoted to teenagers who know someone with the disease of alcoholism. Talk, listen, get better. Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. www.al-anon.alateen.org/members
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The Community Concert Band, comprised of musicians who have a love of music making, rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yorkton Regional High Band Room. The concert band performs for community events as well as in several concerts each season. Previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome. Contact Larry Pearen 306-782-4182 or Dean Petersen 306-782-5155.
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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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Music Makers invites you to a music & movement class for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Come to a musical world filled with singing, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Heritage Baptist Church 11:25 to 12:00. Contact Diane Jones 306-590-7172.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club meets weekly on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Delores Moskal 306-620-8424 and Keith Diduch 306-621-8700.
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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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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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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 yorkton_boardgamers_guild@hotmail.com.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday, Columbia School, 119 Bradbrooke Dr., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Tuesday, SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wednesday, SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306.783.3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.
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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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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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If you like big band music, then ALL THAT JAZZ may be the band for you. This 20 piece big band with 2 vocalists performs throughout the community with a variety of music from rock to show tunes and everything in between. The big band rehearses Tuesday evenings at the Yorkton Regional High School 8:30 - 9:45 and welcomes performance invitations. Previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome! Contact Larry Pearen 306-782-4182 or Dean Petersen 306-782-5155.
