Asperger/Autism Support

Early-Bird Subscriptions are now available for the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine great concerts, with an exciting variety of performers! Subscribers can enjoy substantial savings by purchasing their tickets before July 31. For more information visit the Yorkton Arts Council office on Smith Street, or call (306) 783-8722.

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Asperger/Autism Support - Picking up the Pieces. This is an initial meeting for affected individuals and their families who need to know where to go from here. We are interested in pooling resources and networking with other organizations to identify the needs of adults who are high-functioning autistics or Aspergers and set goals to work towards meeting these needs. Together we can make a difference! We need each other! Register today! All interested persons are welcome please join us July 10, 2013, Yorkton Regional Hospital, 270 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton, SK Main Board Room 7:00 p.m. Register with Cathy Michaluk (306) 547-3454 or [email protected]

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Every one is welcome. Lunch is included. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: July 6, Ed Hicki; July 13, Memory Lane; July 20, Ron & Sandra Rudoski; July 27, Country Sunshine. Phone Peter at: 306-782-1846. Admission is at the door.

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Join us at the library all summer long for some fun. Children's programs: Storycrafts - Open to ages 3-7 years, Mon. & Thurs. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Activity Days - Open to ages 6-12 years, Tuesdays 2-3:30 p.m. Must pre-register, spaces are limited. (Registration begins July 2). Movie Day - Wednesdays @ 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! Free popcorn & juice. Game Day - Fridays @ 2:00 p.m. Join us for some fun board games! Everyone welcome!

P.S. Have you tried our self-serve check-out yet? Yorkton Public Library www.ypllibrary.wordpress.com 306-783-3523. Books - just the Beginning!

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The Terry Fox Run at Yorkton is in need of volunteers to help organize the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run happening Sept. 15, 2013. For more information, please contact Brandy or Robert by calling 1.888.836.9786. Individuals, groups and/or clubs welcome.

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In recognition of our 35th annual Sunflower, the Yorkton Arts Council is inviting creative expressions in any medium for Helianthus XXXV, an exhibition at community pARTners gallery at the Yorkton Public Library. Detailed guidelines can be found online at www.yorktonarts.ca, as well as at the library or arts council office. Please register your interest by July 21, with work to be submitted the week of Aug. 21, for display till the 21st of Oct. Collaborate, experiment, recycle, commemorate, reminisce, decorate, delight, celebrate! (Work must be ready to hang or stand alone, with some sunflower in it somewhere.)

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Art in the Country - Summer Art Show at Cherrydale Golf and Campground - May to Sept. 30.

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Paper Bag Players Community Theatre Company has started audtions for "Much Ado About Nothing" to be performed the third week end of July. Contact Pam Milani @ [email protected] for further infomation.

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Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for another build and is looking for volunteers in a number of areas. To get your name on the volunteer list for the build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on "Volunteer Now".

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Get more spring in your step! Ramble on down to community pARTners gallery to swing into Abstract Rhythms, composed by area artist Maryanne Tomashewski. Fans of Maryanne (after her 2009 exhibition "In Festive Dance") wish her well in her upcoming move to warmer climes, where she will, of course, keep her painterly "jazz" compositions flowing. These newest dynamic explosions in polychrome acrylics are guaranteed to perk up your day, any time during regular opening hours at Yorkton Public Library. YPL + YAC= pARTners!

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Help! I need a prayer. A private and confidential 24/7 prayer line to help hurting people in Yorkton and area. If you or someone you know needs a prayer, call 783-4498 or send your prayer request to [email protected]. No one will ever get your name or phone number.

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Parkland Woodworking Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sept. to June, in the basement of Seventh Day Adventist Church, 384 Gladstone Ave. S. Our members do woodworking, carving, scrolling, turning or build furniture. We have a members library, visitors welcome. Contact Jerry at 786-6652 or Norman 896-2398.

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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.

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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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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.

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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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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage & Pool - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Lower Level, St. Gerard's Church. Lunch included. For ages 55 & up. Non-denominational. Everyone welcome. For more information call: Eli at 306-783-4546, Joan at 306-783-6042.

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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.

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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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Are you watching? "Words from the Bishop" with host Bishop Yaroslaw on cable 7 Access Communications, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 11:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 10:30 p.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 306-783-4498/306-641-6698.