Church Garage Sale and ACW Bake Sale

Plants and Machines - Sept. 6 to Oct. 23, 2011. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents a quirky, innovative and delightful group exhibition on tour from OSAC. 14 diverse Saskatchewan artists give us a garden of earthly delights in painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. 49 Smith St E., Yorkton, SK, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is always free!
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Feel the Beat Zumbathon Sept. 29, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Center. Participate in latin dancing and help start an orphanage in Africa. Tickets sold at Forever Fit.
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Yorkton MS Support Group, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Service Dog Speaker: Oct. 11, 49 Smith Street E., Yorkton, SK, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery.
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Yorkton HOG (Harley Owners Group) Chapter will be holding their Annual Toy Run on Sun., Sept. 25.
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Church Garage Sale and ACW Bake Sale (bake sale Fri. only) Fri., Sept. 23, 9:00 0 8:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 8:00 - 3:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Anglican Church Parish Hall, 165 Second Ave. N.
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Yorkton MS Support Group Tues., Oct. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., Godfrey Dean Art Gallery (49 Smith St. E., Yorkton). Speaker: Angela Shaw with Toffee (service dog). Please RSVP if you wish to attend - call before Oct. 7: Gail Schutz at 744-2608 or to the MS Society toll free 1-800-268-7582.
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New Horizons General Meeting at 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. For all members. To be held Tues., Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Fall Supper at Knox Presbyterian Church combined with Dunleath Presbyterian, 66 Park St., Yorkton (Church by the water tower) Wed., Sept. 28, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Under 6 free. Tickets at the door.
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Alzheimer Society Saskatchewan Next Steps for Families - Tues., Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Offered via Telehealth - Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required - call the Sunrise Health Region at 786-0776. For more info on dementia, brain health and our services, call the Alzheimer Society at 1-800-263-3367.
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Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of 3 and 17 are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Since 1984, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Chapter has worked tirelessly to grant exceptional wishes to over 700 wish children and their families. This year, the Foundation expects to grant 50 new wishes and is proud to have never refused a wish to an eligible child thanks to the help of many caring people, organization and communities. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information Join us for the Wishmaker Walk for Wishes Sat., Oct. 15 at the Flexihall in Yorkton. For more info call Dale Hintz at 783-6320 or email [email protected].
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The Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their first meeting of the year on Sept. 27, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland College Rm 101. Guest speaker will be a member of the RCMP speaking on Keeping Safe. For more info call Elsie @783-4862.
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Divorce Care 4 Kids Fall 2011. Helping children heal from the hurt and pain of their parents separation/divorce. Weekly program Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more info call 783-4266. Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E., Yorkton.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Lunch included. Time: 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Sept. 23 - Bill Rippa; Sept. 30 - Memory Lane. Contact phone number: Peter 306-782-1846. Card Social - 3rd Sunday of the month. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Admission includes hot dogs, beverage & dessert. Contact phone number: Ethel at 306-782-1621.
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Explaining Elder Abuse - Oct. 17, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Gerard's Parish Hall. Welcome to all seniors, caregivers, and those interested in elder protection. Sponsored by St. Gerard's Social Justice Committee. Contact phone numbers Janette 786-2100, Aileen 786-1858 (please bring your own bagged lunch).
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The Yorkton Arts Council presents The Missoula Children Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland. Auditions Mon., Sept. 26 with the performance been held on Sat., Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Anne Portnuff Theatre YRHS Students from K-12 are invited to participate. For further information contact the Yorkton Arts Council 783-8722. The Yorkton Arts Council presents Il Primo as part of the 2011-12 "Stars for Saskatchewan" concert series Sun., Oct. 2 - 8 p.m. - Anne Portnuff Theatre YRHS.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting Wed., Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Sunshine Room, SIGN, North St., Yorkton. Special guest: John Senkiw speaking about backyard birding. Everyone is welcome.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Fall Plant and Bulb Sale - Fri., Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or sooner if sold out), Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices. Everyone is welcome.
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Singers unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir beginning soon! First practice Mon., Sept. 19, 7:30 in choir room at Yorkton Regional (use parking lot entrance). Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729.
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Yorkton Public Library - Book Club held on the 3rd Tues. of each month, 2:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 20. Manga & Anime Club held on the last Wed. of each month 7:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 28, ages 12 - 19 yrs. Fall Toddler Time Thurs. mornings Oct. 6 - Nov. 24, 9:45 - 10:15 a.m., ages 6 - 36 months. Teen Book Club held on the 2nd Thurs. of each month (early dismissal day) 2:00 p.m. beginning Oct. 13. Fall Storytime Thurs. mornings Oct. 6 - Nov. 24, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., ages 3 - 5 years. All programs are free. For more info or to register call 783-3523.
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The Yorkton Community Concert Band under the direction of Larry Pearen is looking for musicians to join them for their new season beginning Tues., Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals take place at Yorkton Regional High School - Band Room. The concert band is open to any individuals who are able to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. The adult concert band performs throughout the year at numerous events and performs a variety of music which includes: concert marches, overtures, show and movie tunes and pop tunes to name a few. Following concert band rehearsals, individuals are also welcome to attend the Yorkton Big Band rehearsals which includes many of the same members but a different style of music. This twenty piece instrumental group with vocalist performs at events throughout the community and is looking forward to another busy year of jazz. Why not get that horn out and join the adult band! For more information contact: L. Pearen, Director 786-2582 or Mrs. Lenore Denbrok, President.