In recognition of Special Olympics Athletes from our region attending the 2014 Special Olympics National Summer Games, Parkland Valley Special Olympics will be hosting a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and BBQ on Sat., June 14. The run will commence at 10:15 a.m. at the Gallagher Centre and will proceed down Broadway Ave. to the City Centre Park. A fundraiser BBQ, including hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All funds raised will go toward athlete programming in our local region. Tickets will also be sold, at the BBQ, for a Saskatchewan Roughriders' George Reed Jersey to support the provincial Special Olympics organization. Safeway Canada has sponsored the jersey and raffle tickets will be sold at $5.00 each. Saskatchewan Lottery License #SR14-0318.
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Parkinson's support group meeting Wed., June 18, 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson's patients and interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj at 306-783-7549.
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Father's Day at the Western Development Museum. Join us as we celebrate Father's Day on Sun., June 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In honour of their special day, all Dad's and their families are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon at the Museum. The first 50 gentlemen in attendance will receive a special gift and have their name entered in the door prize draws. Complimentary donuts and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Father's Day with us on June 15! Admission to the event is free, regular gallery admission applies.
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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 a.m. Music by: Memory Lane, June 13; Andrew Mariniuk & Boys featuring Peter Kobylka June 20; Ron & Sandra Rudoski, June 27. For more information Phone Peter: 306-782-1846.
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Giant Garage Sale (Multi-Family) Sat., June 21, 8:30 - 4:00, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E., Yorkton (corner of 4th Ave. & Smith St.). Pies for sale.
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The Yorkton Arts Council is celebrating 40 years of the Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series with an exciting season ahead! The 2014-2015 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series will feature Globe Theatre: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; Connie Kaldor; Angele Dubeau & La Pieta; Prairie Debut: Fung-Chui Piano Duo; Eclipse; Prairie Debut: Ensemble Caprice Baroque Quintet; Royal Wood; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella; The Barra MacNeils; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius. New Pricing brings great value, with package savings of up to 53% over total single ticket prices! Purchase your ticket by July 31, 2014 and you could win the value of your series ticket back! For more information call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting Wed., June 11, 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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Now at the Godfrey Dean Gallery - Landscape & Memory, Local Artists Exhibition - May 30 to June 27. Over 100 artworks by 30 artists from Yorkton, Kamsack, Langenburg, Esterhazy, Melville, Theodore, Churchbridge and Saltcoats, with special guests from Saskatoon and Toronto! Something to intrigue and entice everyone. Admission is always free. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., 1 to 4 p.m. 49 Smith St. E. in Yorkton.
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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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Come join the fun! Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306-782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club meets weekly on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Delores Moskal 306-620-8424 and Keith Diduch 306-621-8700.
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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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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton - COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-621-7361 (day) or 306-782-3197 (after 6 p.m.) or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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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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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, othello, checkers, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gatherings to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 306-782-1783 or email [email protected].
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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. Admission includes light lunch. Contact Ethel at 782-1621.
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The Yorkton Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yorkton Hospital. We promote early detection and speedy recovery. For more info call 306-782-5748.
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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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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 306-590-7172.
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"Whoever said don't run from your problems never had to face a bully." Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-668-6868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca
