The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Wed., March 16, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson’s patients and interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj at 306-783-7519.
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Yorkton Seedy Saturday - 6th Annual Prairie Sun Seed Festival - Sat., March 12, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m., Yorkdale Central School. Seed exchange, local food security initiatives, gardening and seed workshops, children’s activities, local food producers, seed sellers. Presented by Assiniboine Food Security Alliance. For more info visit us on Facebook or phone Stacey at 306-641-4239.
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Stew Supper at Grace Presbyterian Church (by the water tower) Wed., March 9, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Under 6 free. Stew & biscuits, potatoes, salads, delicious desserts. Come and enjoy.
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TOPS in conjunction with Saskatchewan Women’s Institute welcome all to an informative evening - in celebration of International Women’s Day. The 2016 guest speaker will discuss: Resilience: The Strength of Women Living with Disability, Tues., March 8, 7:00 p.m., Yorkton Mental Health Drop-In Centre, 83 North St., Yorkton. No admission charge - join us - bring friends!
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New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Will offer Exercise/yoga classes 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Bring your own mats. Everyone welcome to attend. Charge: $5.00. Sat., March 5; Sat., March 12; Sat., March 19; Sat., March 26. Contact Vi: 306-782-7218.
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Steak/Chicken Fundraiser for Kelly Blight who is fighting 4th stage cancer held at Pockets Billiards on Sat., April 2 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Kids are welcome and can order from regular menu or kid’s menu. For tickets contact Debbie Laidlaw 306-621-5303 (c) or 306-786-5458 (h).
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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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St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E. Yorkton, will be hosting the World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Fri., March 4 at 7:30 p.m. The World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba have prepared the service. The theme this year is “Receive children, receive me”. Women, men and children are invited to attend.
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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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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - March 9, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome! For more info contact the SHR Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.
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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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Gospel Services being held Sundays, Feb. 28 through March 27 at Bailey’s Chapel on 5th Ave. N. at 3:30 p.m. For more info call M. Roper at 306-270-6477.
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Yorkton Blood Donor Clinics: March 7 - St. Gerard’s Parish, 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; March 14 - St. Mary’s Cultural Centre 3:00 p.m. Book your appointment to save a life. Online: www.blood.ca. Phone: 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
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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., 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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
