February Is Library Lovers Month!

The Brayden Ottenbreit Memorial Book Fund, generously supported and annually funded by the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, is currently accepting applications for the provision of books or other items to any school, group or organization in need of materials to promote and encourage literacy. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a 500-word essay to [email protected] during the month of February, stating their need and items they wish to receive through this funding.

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St. John Ambulance OHS Standard First Aid/CPR (All Levels)/AED Training Sessions: Mar. 10 - 11, 13 - 14, 27 - 28. For more info or to register for a training session call 783-4544 or email [email protected].

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Assiniboine Food Security Alliance is hosting the 2nd Annual Prairie Sun Seed Festival on Sat., Feb. 25 from 1 to 4:40 p.m. at Dr. Brass School Gymnasium. Admission is a non-perishable food or donation to local food banks. This celebration of the diversity of seed and the culture of growing food locally features exhibits, displays by local food producers, seed sellers, gardening and seed workshops, food preservation demonstrations and a seed exchange. The Yorkton Public Library will be hosting a children's story time at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. For more info visit www.asfamatters.ca or phone Heather at 786-0604.

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St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Women's League presents our Annual Garage Sale one day only. Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012. Time 9 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Cultural Centre, 240 Wellington Avenue, Yorkton, Sask. Wide selection of clothing, smaller household articles as well as many other bargains to catch your eye. Coffee break treats for sale as follows: Coffee and Cinnamon buns for your AM coffee break. Coffee and pie for your PM coffee break. See you there.

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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 621-7361 (day) or 782-3197 (after 6 p.m.) or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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Old Time Pattern Dance - Sun., Feb. 26, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. Refreshments after dance. Everyone welcome. For info phone Pauline 647-2552.

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International Women's Day sponsored by the International Women's Committee Thurs., Mar. 8, 6 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Centre, Yorkton. Entertainment: Kindred Spirit. Tickets include dinner available at Sherring Gold Jewellers (until Mar. 5), 91 Broadway St. E. Cheques payable to Yorkton & District Labour Council. Door and penny arcade prizes provided by Sherring Gold.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club will hold their next meeting on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 @ 11:00 a.m. at Melrose Place Restuaurant. The guest speaker is Connie Patrick, Regional Manager of Physicain Recruitment and Retention. Call Elsie @ 783-4862 for more information on the club or how to join the club. New members are welcome.

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The Yorkton Arts Council - "Stars For Saskatchewan" - presents, Ken Lavigne, Road to Carnegie Hall, Sunday March 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. - Anne Portnuff Theatre.

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The L.G.B.T Social Group program 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. Our next meeting is Feb. 28 -- Meeting at the Gloria Hayden Centre from 6-7 p.m. & then 7-8 p.m. at the Drop-In Centre for coffee.

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FREE. Every Tuesday evening @ 7 p.m. at Deer Park Golf Course. Come ski with the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club along our beautiful, well groomed trails. Bring a head lantern. Meet in parking lot near clubhouse. FREE. Every Wednesday afternoon @ 2 p.m. at Deer Park Golf Course. Fun leisure ski. Everyone welcome. Meet in parking lot near clubhouse.

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February Is Library Lovers Month! Be part of the celebration at Yorkton Public Library! *Toddler Time: Thursdays all month from 10:30 - 11:00 - for parents & tots 6 - 36 months. *Pre-School Storytime: Thursdays all month from 10:30 to 11:15 - for 3 - 5 yr. olds & parents. *Board Game Night at the Library: Wed., Feb. 22 @ 7 p.m. - join in the fun. *Wood You Believe? exhibit open all month in community pARTners gallery. *Craft Aft. 4 Kids: Wed., Feb. 22 from 2:00 - 3:30 - hands-on projects for 5-12 yr. olds. *Anime and Manga Night: Tues. Feb. 28, @ 7 p.m. - experience the world though different eyes. *I Love My Library! (contest): Share your reasons with us. (Pick up an entry form at the library.) Call 783-3523 for more info.

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Tot Spot - The Boys & Girls Club of Yorkton's new Early Learning Drop-In Centre running Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 12:00pm in SIGN on North (83 North Street). We are running in the old nursery school room; please use the west entrance. This program runs cost free to participate; donations accepted. Opens Feb. 6th, 2012! Please call 783-2582 with any questions!

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Planning an event? Contact www.tourismyorkton.com for a free listing in our calendar of events.

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Public Skating @ the Kinsmen Arena Sunday Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Pre-School & Seniors Skate Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All programs FREE of CHARGE. For more information call 786-1750 Please call 786-1776 for more information.

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Seniors Fellowship Tuesdays, Yorkton Victory Church, 175 Gladstone Ave. S., 1:30 - 3:00. Facilitated by Marlene Rausch. Non-denominational. Board games, food, fellowship.

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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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New Horizons Friday Night Dance - 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Time: 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Admission at the door.

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Get out and have some winter fun Outdoor Rinks: Knights of Columbus Park, Circlebrooke Drive; Heritage Heights Park, McBurney Drive; Silver Heights Park, Sunset Drive; Weinmaster Park, Morrison Drive. Toboggan Hills: Deer Park Golf Course, Hwy. 52 West; Rodney Ridge, Roslyn Ave.; Knights of Columbus Park, Circlebrooke Drive; Weinmaster Park, Morrison Drive. For more info call 786-1780.

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We need you to share your talent! Play guitar, piano, dance or sing? We would like to invite you to perform in our facility! Please call Suzanne Beck @ 786-0815, I'd be happy to have you join us. Yorkton & District Nursing Home, 200 Bradbrooke Dr.

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