QUILTS! - March 6 to April 21, 2011. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is pleased to present Connections, an exhibition of art quilts by three Edmonton area quilters. Connections features 36 pieces, including contemporary art quilts, framed assemblages, mixed media, soft sculpture, interactive and three-dimensional pieces.
ROAD2LIGHT - New photography by Taisha Rudoski, March 6 to April 29, 2011. Road2Light is a series of photographs taken with a Blackberry cellphone, featuring portraits of people, landscapes and luscious fruit. Vivid colours and a unique perspective on her world bring the photographs to life.
Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, 49 Smith St. E Yorkton, SK, 11am- 5 pm daily, Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings.Admission is always free!
2011 Yorkton Music Festival: Vocal - March 17 - 20 (Westview United Church - 355 Bradbrooke Drive); Senior Piano - March 21 (St. Andrew's Church - 29 Smith Street East); Junior Piano - March 22 - 23 (St. Andrew's Church - 29 Smith Street East); Primary Piano - March 24 - 25 (St. Andrew's Church - 29 Smith Street East); Choir - March 28 (Anne Portnuff Theatre); Band - March 29 - 31 (Anne Portnuff Theatre and Band Rooms D1 and D5); COMPETITION HI-LITES '11 April 3rd - 2:00 p.m. - Anne Portnuff Theatre. Tickets and programs avalable at Fuzztone Music.
The Yorkton Branch of the Sask. Genealogy Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Public Library in the Parkland Mall. For more information call Sharon (daytime) at 783-4759. All are welcome to attend.
Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Mar. 9, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Main Boardroom. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.
The New Horizons "Friday Night Dance", 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. Mar. 18 - Music by "Memory Lane Band"; Mar. 25 - Music by "The Bill Ripa Band". Starts 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Lunch included. Contact Tom 306-782-3881.
Teen Girls Safety Conference - March 18th 10:30am-4:00pm Dr. Brass school. Sessions will be internet safety, staying safe at home and in the community, self-defense, the effects of alcohol on staying safe. Conference is free and lunch is provided. Transportation may be provided. Register at most Yorkton schools or by calling 782-5181.
The St. Mary's Church Ukrainian Catholic Youth Committee will host its Annual Winter Retreat on March 18-20th. Youth may register for a weekend of skiing/snowboarding/and tubing at Assessipi, as well as a Lenten retreat with Brother Alfredo. Anyone who would like more information or who would like to register may contact ucyouthministry@gmail.com or phone 244-7720. Youth may also check out the UCYC Saskatchewan facebook page.
St. Patrick's Stew Supper at St. Andrew's Church in Yorkton Sun., Mar. 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only available from 783-3341 or 783-8431. Preschoolers free.
The Bereaved Parents of Yorkton, a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7pm at the SIGN Building at 83 North Street, Yorkton. We will be hold general sharing sessions and discussing chapters from the book "Surviving the Loss of a Child - Support for Grieving Parents" by Elizabeth B Brown. For further information, please contact either Rosanna Bilokreli at 783-8386 or Leone Ottenbreit at 783-2637 or email bpyktn@sasktel.net.
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.
Are you watching? "Words from the Bishop" with host Bishop Yaroslaw on cable 7 Access Communications, Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A local community TV program that is interesting, conversational and addictive. Are you available to be a guest on the show? Share your story and be involved in the community. For info call Bishop Yaroslaw at 783-4498/641-6698.
The Yorkton Public Library is at their temporary location in the Parkland Mall (Patrons can access the library from inside the Mall. Due to budget constraints, new Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Please return all items to the temporary location. For more information please call the Yorkton Public Library at 783-3523.
Get out and have some winter fun Cross Country Ski Trails 6 km of classic cross-country ski trails have been groomed at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course by volunteers from the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club.For more information call: Merlon @ 782-5569. Outdoor Rinks: Knights of Columbus Park Circlebrooke Drive, Heritage Heights Park, McBurney Drive, Silver Heights Park, Sunset Drive, Weinmaster Park, Morrison Drive, Appleton Park, Manitoba Avenue, Toboggan Hills, Deer Park Golf Course, Rodney Ridge, Roslyn Avenue, Knights of Columbus Park Circlebrooke Drive, Weinmaster Park, Morrison Drive. For more information call 786-1780.
Planning an event? Contact www.tourismyorkton.com for a free listing in our calendar of events.
Second Alanon Meeting in Yorkton - Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr. All are welcome.
Community Jam for Youth (age 12 and over), Sign on Broadway - Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Music Equipment Provided. FREE of charge. For more information call 786-0520.
Do you require assistance as a result of the July 1st flooding? The Red Cross is here to help you. They will focus on meeting your needs in ways that might not be available through other recovery programs or your insurance. Call locally at 620-8957 to book an appointment to suite your schedule or visit the Red Cross Recovery Centre, 89 Broadway St. E. (across the street from Robin's Donuts), Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public Skating @ the Kinsmen Arena Sunday Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Pre-School & Seniors Skate, Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information call 786-1750.
Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre Drop-in Sports Programs. Basketball Monday Nights 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Badminton Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Ladies Floor Hockey Wednesday Nights 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call 786-1776.
