The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Will offer Exercise/yoga classes, Sat., Feb. 27, 2016. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Bring your own mats. Everyone welcome to attend. Charge: $5.00. Exercise/yoga will continue: Sat., March 5; Sat., March 12; Sat., March 19; Sat., March 26. Contact Vi: 306-782-7218.
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“Stars for Saskatchewan” Concert series “The Travelling Mabels” Mon., Feb. 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., Yorkton Regional High School, Anne Portnuff Theatre, 150 Gladstone Ave. N. Tickets available at Yorkton Arts Council or Welcome Home Gift Shop. You can also go online: yorktonarts.ca or Ticketpro.ca
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3 Exhibition at the Godfrey Dean! “Jennifer Crane: Dear Edward” features large images and letters written to early American photography icon Edward Weston. Jennifer Crane is the head of photography at the U of S in Saskatoon. “Money, Sovereignty & Power” is also on tour from the U of S, a look at currency from revolutionary Ukraine. And finally “Todd: Schick: Auto Select” presents recent work by this emerging photographer from Melville. Auto Select was curated by the YRHS Photo 30 program. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 49 Smith St. E, Yorkton. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 1-4 p.m. Admission is always free.
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Heritage Day 2016 “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places”. Members of the Yorkton Chapter of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be in attendance to share info on tracing family histories and answer questions relating to genealogical research. Regular Museum admission applies. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Heritage Day at the Western Development Museum Sun., Feb. 14, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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St. Mary’s UCWLC Easter Bread Bake Sale - St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, 240 Wellington Ave., Yorkton. Wed. & Thurs. March 2 and 3 starting at 5:00 p.m. Traditional Ukrainian Paskas, Babkas and Easter Butter Lambs. Baked fresh same day!
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Yorkton Gun Club 37th Annual Gun & Collectable Show - Sat., Feb. 27 & Sun., Feb. 28. Yorkton Agripavilion, 455 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. Show times: Sat., Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Small Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact YRHC Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.
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Yorkton Army Cadets Vimy Ridge Rundraiser - We are conducting a Bottle Drive on Sat., Feb. 13. Tax deductible donations are also appreciated with receipts available on request. For donation inquiries or other fundraising opportunities please contact Shawna at 306-316-0032 or email rcacc2834@hotmail.com or visit us at http://www.facebook.com/2834armycadets.
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St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton - Valentine Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., Feb. 13, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Lower Hall.
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Huge Farm Toy Auction - Fri., Feb. 12 at Legion Hall, Yorkton. Doors open at 4 p.m. Auction starts at 6 p.m. sharp. Auctioneer: Paul Moore. Pictures and info www.jakz.ca or call 306-641-5850.
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Coldest Night of the Year Walk - Yorkton, Sat., Feb. 20, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Walk begins and ends at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 73 Smith St. The Coldest Night of the Year Walk in support of Transitional Homes for Youth, is set for Sat., Feb. 20. This is a family friendly 2 km or 5 km (your choice!) To register a team, sign up as a walker, donate to the cause or volunteer, please contact our office at 306-783-2340 or go directly to the website at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/yorkton.
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St. John Training Centre - Babysitting Course - Thurs., Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more info or to register for a training session call 306-783-4544 or email sjayorkton@sk.sja.ca.
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Our next meeting for the Yorkton Prostate Group will be Feb. 18. The guest speaker will be Megan Doll. She is a nutritionist and will be talking about foods that contribute to body inflammation. Everyone is welcome to attend. For info call 306-782-5748.
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Yorkton 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., Feb. 20 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat., March 12 - 9 a.m. to 3 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 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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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Admission: $9.00. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Peter & White Sand Band, Feb. 12 valentine dance admission $10.00; Memory Lane, Feb. 19; Ron and Sandra Rudoski, Feb. 26. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846.
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Ukrainian Family Supper hosted by Animal Rescue Team - Fri., Feb. 12 at Willowbrook School. Meal catered by The Chalet, Yorkton. Doors open 5:00 p.m. Supper 6:30 p.m. Music to follow. Call 306-782-4192 for tickets or contact any member + Fins Feathers & Fur.
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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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The Yorkton Legion is on a fast track. There has been a significant increase in membership over the past year. Many of these are from the younger generation, which shows they support the aims and purpose of this organization. Saturday cribbage is under way, with new helpers for Tracy Cross. Darts & pool are being organized for league play, and Friday ‘Full Meals’, along with meat draws, have also started. Drop in to Gunners Lounge and enjoy an evening out with fellow members and friends.
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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.
