Annual Christmas Pyjama Drive

"Paperbag Players invites you their annual Dinner Theatre & Cabaret, Dec. 5 & 6. Enjoy a night filled with food, music, and murder! This year's play 'The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswoman's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery' guides you through a night of Murder and Mystery at the Grand Old Checkmate Manor. Come for the meal and show, stay for the live music to follow!" Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, Yorkton SK. Purchase tickets at www.paperbagplayers.com or call 306-621-2685 for more details.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E. - Advent Tea & Bake Sale Dec. 6, 2 - 4 p.m.

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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting Wed., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker 306-786-0722.

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The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tues., Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Yorkton Public Library. Everyone is welcome! For more information please call Dave at 306-783-1093 or Glenn at 306-782-7969.

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Shelwin House presents informational meetings at Yorkton Public Library the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9th topic is Girl's Social Bullying - An Important presentation for parents and their daughters. Please join us for the video "It's A Girl's World" and discussion. No cost. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Shannon at the Shelwin House Outreach Program 306-782-5181 [email protected]

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Local artist, Carol Bolt, expresses her fascination with pottery in Pots & Paints, our current show at community pARTners gallery. Diverse and decorative wares, hand-built as well as wheel-thrown, punctuated with cheerful paintings, are sure to refresh your day. Pots & Paints can be enjoyed during regular hours at Yorkton Public Library from now till Christmas.

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Christmas Crafts - Mon., Dec. 15, 4:00 p.m. Ages 6 - 12. Please pre-register by calling the Yorkton Public Library at 306-783-3523. Christmas Movie - Showing Mon., Dec. 22, 2:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library.

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At the Godfrey Dean Gallery - VIOLINS: A Passion Revealed, Oct. 4 to Dec. 6, 2014. Celebrating the handcrafted violins of Yorkton luthier James Alexander Huziak. Over 40 of his instruments are on exhibit, along with specialized tools and forms used in the art, science and craft of making a violin. This may be the last opportunity to see his body of work gathered in one place. SURREAL SASKATCHEWAN - Nov. 1 to Dec. 19. Features paintings from 7 Saskatchewan artists, from prairie gothic to dream-like landscapes. One of the best OSAC touring shows we've ever had. Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., 1-4 p.m., 49 Smith St. E, Yorkton, SK. Admission is always free!

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SIGN has partnered with Browns Social House for their Annual Christmas Pyjama Drive. Four years ago, Erin Shelley, a mother from BC, was attempting to teach her son Reese compassion. They had a conversation that some families in their community go without gifts at Christmas. Reese, who was six years old at the time, decided that all children needed something at Christmas and his family tradition has always been to receive a new pair of pyjamas. From that mother-son conversation, the Christmas Pyjama Drive was born. Ever since then, Reece has been on a mission to provide new pyjamas for deserving kids and donate them to various community programs. Over the last four years, he has collected over 7000 pairs! This year his goal is to collect 4000 pairs! This incredible idea, that came from a six year old, has received national attention through the media and SIGN is very proud to be assisting in this initiative. SIGN was approached last week to be the organization that could hand out the pyjamas to families that utilize our services. Our goal is to go even further and to receive enough donations that can go to our many partners in the community and the families that they work with. New pyjama donations can be dropped off at Brown's Social House in Yorkton. On Dec. 7, if you drop off new pyjamas, you will receive 50% off your food bill!

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Yorkton Public Library presents the Gingerbread Showcase! Bring your gingerbread creations to Yorkton Public Library between Dec. 10 and 22 to have them displayed. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Houses, gingerbread people, let your imagination run wild! Everyone who enters the showcase will have their name entered into a draw to win!

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New Horizons Card Social - 78 1st Ave. N. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Bingo card game, pool, shuffleboard & darts. Light lunch included. $3.00 per person. Contact Ethel at 782-1621.

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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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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. Starts Wed., Oct. 15, at 8:00 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. www.al-anon.alateen.org/members

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The Community Concert Band, comprised of musicians who have a love of music making, rehearses on Tuesday evenings 7 - 8:30 pm Yorkton Regional High Band Room. The concert band performs for community events as well as in several concerts each season.  Previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome. Contact Larry Pearen 306-782-4182 or Dean Petersen 306-782-5155.

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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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Music Makers invites you to a music & movement class for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Come to a musical world filled with singing, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Heritage Baptist Church 11:25 to 12:00. Contact Diane Jones 306-590-7172.

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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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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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Crossroads is a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.