Culture Days 2012 - Western Development Museum, Yorkton. Sat., Sept. 29, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Join us at the Yorkton WDM as we celebrate the cross-Canada Culture Days movement! On Sat., Sept. 29 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. we will join with hundreds of venues that are recognizing the cultural diversity of our great country. As a special bonus, all who visit on Sept. 29 will be given FREE admission to the Museum galleries.
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Yorkton Film Festival presents a special culture days screening of To Make A Farm, YFF 2012 Best of Fest Winner. Sun., Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Sept. 28 - Ed Hicki. Contact Peter at 306-782-1846.
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The Yorkton Mental Health Drop-In Centre welcomes you to Fall Into Art starting Tues., Sept. 18. Tuesdays Sept. 18 - Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Godfrey Dean Art Gallery. For more info or if you are planning to attend contact Kelly at 783-8135 or [email protected].
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SIGN Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours - Community Awareness BBQ - Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Everybody's invited. Western Financial City Center Park. No fee - it's free. See you there.
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Join us for an evening of food, entertainment & fellowship! Family Banquet guest speaker Patrick Thomson Thurs., Sept. 27, Melrose Place Restaurant Yorkton, 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only. Pick them up by Sept. 26 at the Golden Rule. To reserve your tickets by phone contact Randy 306-783-0037 or John 306-782-5877.
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The Children's Wish Foundation is proud to present the 4th Annual Wishmaker Walk for Wishes in Yorkton! We are searching for individuals, small businesses, community groups or a group of friends interested in walking in or volunteering for the event on Oct. 13, 2012 in Yorkton. Over the past three years this walk has raised over $65,000 which goes to help grant amazing wishes to children diagnosed with a life threatening illness. To find out how you can register online or volunteer, please call the Dale Hintz at 1-306-783-6320.
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The Yorkton Community Bands 2012-13 season. The first rehearsal will commence on Tues., Sept. 18 at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room at 7 p.m.
Yorkton's All That Jazz, a twenty piece big band will also begin its new season as well. Featuring two vocalists, Jackie Washenfelder and Rob Zerr. The big band rehearses on Tuesday evenings following the concert band rehearsals at 8:30 p.m. For more information contact L. Pearen, Director 782-4182 or 786-2582 wk.
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Beautiful Unique Girl Pajama Party. Great sessions, chocolate fountain, nail painting, yummy snacks. Oct. 11, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. (registration begins @ 4:30). Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre, 72 Melrose Ave., Yorkton 306-786-6840.
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Family 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., Oct. 13, 2012, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register for these sessions call 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. Due to allergies we request all facilities remain scent free.
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The Yorkton Prostate Cancer Group will hold it's first meeting Oct. 18/12 at the Hospital Board Room. Guest speaker will be Steve Pillipow, a cancer survivor from Regina and a director with the National Association. All members are urged to attend. Also anyone wanting to learn more about prostate cancer would benefit from this meeting and are invited to attend. For more info contact Gord @ 782-5748.
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Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to Yorkton! Presenting "The Wizard Of Oz" rehearsals Sept. 25 - 28, performance, Sept. 29. A great experience for students! For more information contact the Yorkton Arts Council, 783-8722.
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Yorkton Arts Council presents 2012 - 2013 "Stars For Saskatchewan" Henri Loiselle & Martin Janovsky. Moving freely from Broadway show tunes to music of the 40's to the 60's, This duo presents a show that is amazingly diverse! Sun., Oct. 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop. Contact the Arts Council at (306) 783-8722 or more information http://www.yorktonarts.ca/
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A grief seminar for those who have suffered the loss of someone loved will be held on Thurs., Sept. 27, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. You will learn how to cope with various thoughts and feelings that arise from grief in a safe and confidential setting. Call 783-7552 or [email protected] to register. For more information about Bailey's Continuing Care visitwww.baileysfuneralhome.com.
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Bailey's Continuing Care Services, in cooperation with the Greystone Bereavement Centre in Regina, invite you to attend a series of sessions about Coping with Traumatic Grief Thurs., Oct. 4: "Traumatic Grief: How is it Different?"; Thurs., Oct. 18: "Dealing with the Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress"; Thurs., Nov. 15: "Your Healing Journey: Suggestions for Coping and Moving Forward". All sessions will be held at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please contact Crystal at 783-7552 ([email protected]) to register or for more information.
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LGBT Social Group welcomes and provides services to all people however they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity. Our program provides a positive environment for individuals to gather and socialize. Our service also provides education and support services. For more information call Kelly at (306) 783-8135.
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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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Come join us! Bring a friend! Yorkton Community Choir Mondays @ 7:30 in choir room at the Yorkton Regional High School. Contact Laurene Jemieff for any further info. First practice for 2012/2013 is on Sept. 17.
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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
