Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Kickoff and Registration

The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Yorkton will be presenting our Eighth Annual Patriotic Dinner and Social with special guest speaker, Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Please come and join us in this evening of culture and fine dining (Prime Rib) on Thurs., Apr. 19 at St. Gerard's Parish Center (125 3rd Ave. N., Yorkton). Social Hour starts at 6:00 p.m. and supper is at 7:00 p.m. For tickets to this prestigious social event contact Sir Knight Walle Head at 783-7042.

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Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Kickoff and Registration will be held on Sat., April 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Parkland Mall in Yorkton. Participant pledge packages and volunteer applications will be available. In conjunction with this event, there will be a BBQ at Sobeys from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., manned by Scotiabank staff with proceeds going towards the Local Cancer Initiatives Program. All participants who are registered by 3 p.m. on that date will be entered to win 2 tickets to see Motley Crue in Saskatoon on Thurs., May 2, compliments of Fox FM. (Our 16th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving event will be held on Sat., May 25). For more info, please call 306-783-2637, email [email protected], go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CloseCuts or hit our website at www.braydenscutsforcancer.com.

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Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Spring Concert Tues., April 30, 7:00 p.m., Sacred Heart High School Theatre. Age 5 & under free. Silver collection cookies & refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.

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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. Dancing from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: April 19, Andrew Marinuik & Boys; April 26, Ed Hicki. For more information phone Peter: 306-782-1846.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton will hold their next monthly meeting on Tues., April 23, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Rm 101 at the Parkland College. Guest speaker, Andrew Sedley will speak about SIGN and the COMMUNITY. Everyone is welcome. For more info on CFUW, go to www.cfuw.org or call Bilkies @306-782-5837 Elsie @306-783-4862

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Yorkton Arts Council proudly presents the final concert for 2012 - 2013 "Stars For Saskatchewan" series: The Dream Concert. Michael Burgess & Rebecca Caine, two of Canada's most luminous performing artists will bring us musical theatre magic with classic and contemporary Broadway! This concert is Tues., April 30, 2013 8:00 p.m. at at the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop. For more information contact the Arts Council at 783-8722 or http://www.yorktonarts.ca/

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You are invited for dessert and coffee, Sat., April 20, 1:00 p.m., Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre (fellowship hall), 72 Melrose Ave., Yorkton, SK (off Gladstone South). Guest speaker: Shelly Rogers. Special music by Cheryl Klingspon.

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Join Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band for a fun-filled two hour fiddle variety show. Thurs., May 16 at 7:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway St. W. Advance tickets available at the Legion or call toll free 1-855-SCOTTWOODS (1-855-726-8896) to charge.

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Join us at the Canadian Cancer Society 6th annual prevention forum. Learn how cancer prevention starts with healthy living, including regular exercise at every stage of life and nutritious food. Yorkton: Thurs., April 25, 2013, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School, 150 Gladstone Ave. To register for this free event, please visit www.livewellforlife.ca.

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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents "The Power of 8 Paintings", an exhibition of dramatic and powerful, life size oil paintings of single mothers and their children. From the Mendel Art Gallery, on now until April 26. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK.

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The Parkland Prairie Girl Guide Extra Ops Unit is planning an International trip that will include guide programming touching on international awareness, science, personal development, and arts and culture. To help with the costs the Guides are raising funds through various events. April 28, 2013 Parkland Prairie Girl Guides Extra Ops Tradeshow Fundraiser Yorkdale School 1:00 - 5:00. Free admission. call Melinda Davis 783-2754 for more information.

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Do you know of a teen between the ages of 15-18 in Saskatchewan who lives with type 1 diabetes and may be interested in attending an affordable weekend "retreat' style event on April 26-28, 2013? For more information, contact Leah at the Canadian Diabetes Association: 1-800-297-7488 x 222 or [email protected]

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Kids join us for Spring Crafts at the Yorkton Public Library - Tues., April 30, 4 - 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 - 12 years. Call 783-3523 to register.

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Spring Tea & Bake Sale, Sat., April 27, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering.

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York Colony Quilter's Guild Quilt Show - Fri., May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sat., May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Center, Yorkton. Admission at the door. Banquet Fri., May 3, Melrose Place. Trunk show & door prizes. Advance tickets only 306-783-8001.

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St. Andrew's United Church, Smith St., Yorkton presents "Spring BLT" April 27. "B"azaar 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. free admission. "L"unch 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pulled Pork &/or Hot Dog. Various prices. "T"alent Show 2 p.m. Variety Show - Dancers, Drama, Singers, Musical Duets & more. Under 10 free. Advance tickets available Gord @ 783-4154 or Betsy @ 782-2949. "Come one - come all" something for everybody!

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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., April 27 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat., May 4 - 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 to remain scent free.

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Mother Goose On The Loose! (infants to 2 years), Fridays till April 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. All month online and at the library: "I Love My Library" contest (with prizes!)

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!

Toddler Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. for children ages 6 - 36 months. Mother Goose on the Loose, Fridays May 3 - June 7, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For children 0 - 2 years.

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