The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their annual “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show” on Wednesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM till 5:00 PM 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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Renaissance Fair - Saturday, July 23, 2016, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm CCST, Roslyn Hill/Rodney Ridge. Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Fundraisers, Kids & Family, Music, Nature & Outdoors, Theatre. All ages. FREE. Paper Bag Players, a local theatre group, is hosting their second annual Renaissance Fair. Taking place Saturday, July 23rd from 11 am to 6 pm, come enjoy a full day of entertainment and fun! Paper Bag Players is performing their production of “The Sword in the Stone” on the main stage, as well as, belly dancers, local musicians, and sword fighting and archery demonstrations by Loki’s Brood Vikings from Yorkton. Also check out the vendors selling handmade items, bouncy castle and face painting. This is a free public event for all ages! www.paperbagplayers.com
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Show & Shine - Sat., July 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Terry Ortynsky’s Royal Ford, 81 Dracup Ave., Yorkton (access from Hwy. 9) See classic & one of a kind vehicles, open to all makes. Best in show trophies to be voted on by you. Charity BBQ for Paws & Claws. Door prizes to be given away. Come test drive Arctic Cat ATVs.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: The Zayshleys, July 22; Memory Lane, July 29. Admission: $9.00. Contact person: Peter 306-782-1846.
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Come: Learn and enjoy crafts, science, Bible snacks, music & games. July 18 - 22, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E., 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Ages 4 - 12. Please call 306-783-4266 to register your child. Brought to you by Yorkton Alliance Church, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church.
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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 Monday, Columbia School, 119 Bradbrooke Dr., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; 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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The Yorkton Antique Auto Association meets at the Western Development Museum in Yorkton on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. “Where old cars are discussed enthusiastically.” While enthusiasm for old vehicles is required, ownership is not.
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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a project-based youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.
