Crokinole Yorkton - Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. (starting Oct. 11)

Alleys - Margaret Phillips, Sept. 6 to Oct. 28, 2011. To create these images of the urban landscape in Yorkton, Margaret focused her lens on the alleyways and hidden moments of charm and colour behind the scenes in the city. Night time portraits and gardens of decay and delight!
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.
Wildlife Photography - Martin Phillips, Sept. 6 to Oct. 28, 2011. The Serpentine Atrium at the Dean Gallery features wildlife photography by Martin Phillips.
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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Oktoberfest 2011 - Fri., Oct. 7 & Sat., Oct. 8 at the Bredenbury Rink. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Memory Lane Dance 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Bredenbury Hall. Cabaret featuring the Crawdaddies. Call Kristin 898-4553 for tickets.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting Wed., Oct. 12, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Wed., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. @ the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Guest Colleen Crossman Parkinson's Nurse Educator. All Parkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj. @ 783-7519.
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Free Community Soup Haven Dinner - Wed., Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m., 186 Allanbrooke Dr. Food supplied by Sobeys & prepared by St. Paul Lutheran. If you are in need of transportation, you need to call the Soup Haven at 782-5666 before Oct. 18.
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Explaining Elder Abuse - Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 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 Janette 786-2100, Aileen 786-1858 (please bring your own bagged lunch).
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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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Alzheimer Society Saskatchewan Next Steps for Families - Tues., Oct. 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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Old Time Pattern Dance Wed., Oct. 5 & 12, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. Dance instructor from Manitoba will be instructing the dances. Refreshments after dance. Everyone welcome. For info phone Pauline 647-2552.
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Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, 38 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton - Wed., Oct. 5. Let us help you get ready for Thanksgiving. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sale of pumpkin pies, cabbage rolls, perogies. Sponsored by Ukrainian Women's Association, Olena Pchilka Branch.
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Two Pianos, One Vision, Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Piano Duet Concert, St. Andrew's United Church, 29 Smith St. E.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation 2011 - 2012. September 12, 2011 to May 21, 2012, 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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Public Skating @ the Kinsmen Arena Sunday Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Starts October 16, 2010. Pre-School & Seniors Skate Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starts October 11, 2011. All programs FREE of CHARGE. For more information call 786-1750 Please call 786-1776 for more information.
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Yorkton Public Library - Book Club held on the 2nd Wednesday 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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Music Makers invites you to a music & movement class for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Come to a musical world filled with singing, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Heritage Baptist Church 11:25 to 12:00. Contact Diane Jones 590-7172.
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Crokinole Yorkton - Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. (starting Oct. 11), Yorkton Legion Lounge.Come play this great Canadian classic board game (feel free to bring your own board). All are welcome. Information: 782-1783 or [email protected].
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Second Alanon Meeting in Yorkton - Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr. All are welcome.
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Reach To Recovery breast cancer support group meets second Tuesdays. Support for women diagnosed with breast cancer and those who care about them. Call Diane at 783-3179 or Helen at 783-5544.
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Crossroads, a support group for women who are or have experienced violence, will be held at St. Gerard's Hall at 125 3rd Ave N until further notice. The meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information please contact Bernice 782-0673 or Melinda 782-5181.
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