The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Yorkton Gun Club 37th Annual Gun & Collectable Show - Sat., Feb. 27 and 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 and 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 and 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 - Yorkton Pet First Aid Course - Sat., Feb. 6, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 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., Mar. 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: Old Country Lads, Feb. 5, 2016; 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.
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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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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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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.
