The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Yorkton Crusher Female Hockey, together with Terry Ortynsky’s Royal Ford are proud to host a Ford’s Drive 4UR Community Test Drive Fundraiser - Aug. 20, 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Arena Parking Lot, 227 Prystai Way, Yorkton. Ford Canada and Terry Ortynsky’s Royal Ford will donate $20 for every test drive to the Yorkton Crushers Hockey Program! (Some restrictions do apply). Hot dog barbecue.
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It’s the sale you wait for! The St. Gerard’s CWL Annual Garage Sale, Thurs., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. till noon, at the St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 3rd Ave. North, Yorkton. Treasures for everyone! Coffee and Pie special all day! Everyone is welcome!
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New Summer Exhibitions! Paula Cooley: MIX, July 10 to Sept. 2, 2016. Mixed media sculpture by Saskatoon artist Paula Cooley reflects her passion for ocean waves and forms of nature. On closer inspection, you can see Cooley is also interested in the menacing aspects of shape and form, giving her work greater depth behind the smooth shiny surfaces. Shannon Yashcheshen: PORTRAY, July 17 to Sept. 2, 2016. The work for Shannon’s exhibition is here and we’re experimenting with different configurations. Each time you visit you will see how the selections are evolving, until the final exhibition is complete. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission is always free.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their annual “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show” on Wed., Aug. 10 from 1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 - 3rd Avenue North, Yorkton. Beautiful displays and exhibits! Your admission includes coffee and tea and dainties. Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!
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New Horizon’s Friday Night Dance - New Horizon’s Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Music by: Peter & White Sand Band, Fri., Aug. 5, 2016; Old Country Lads, Fri., Aug. 12; Ron & Sandra Rudoski, Fri., Aug. 19; The Parklanders, Fri., Aug. 26. Contact person: Peter H, 306-782-1846.
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York Lake Golf & Country Ladies Club is looking for new and existing members to golf in their Fun Golf every Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a beautiful 9 hole golf course and we welcome all ages as well as any inexperienced golfers.
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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 & 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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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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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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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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“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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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 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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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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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, 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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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 michelleb.smith@redcross.ca
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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
