The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents Primal Nature, an exhibition of paintings by Jeanette Marshall. Originally from a farm near Russell, MB and now living in Windsor, Jeanette returns to the family home each year and paints the evocative qualities of earth, air, wind and water that shape her spirit. Admission is always free.Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 6-9 and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Saturdays.
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Brain injury is the number ONE cause of death and disability among children and youth. Each year, 2200 brain injuries occur in the province. To raise awareness of this preventable epidemic, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) will hold the 9th Annual Positive Steps Walk-a-thon to be held on Sept. 10. It will also raise funds to enhance the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury and their families. Form a team with your friends, family or co-workers to walk, run or wheel in support of brain injury survivors. The highest pledge earner in the province will be rewarded with a grand prize of two tickets donated by Westjet! Yorkton: Gloria Hayden Community Center. Registration at 10:00 a.m. Walk at 10:30 a.m. Pledge Sheets: Registration forms and Pledge sheets can be downloaded from our website at www.sbia.ca
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Thurs., Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For futher info contact Marj. @ 783-7519.
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Yorkton Wine Festival, 2011, Sat., Sept. 17, Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium 38 Bradbrooke Ave., Yorkton, SK. Wine Tasting, 7:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Over 60 Different Wines Music Draws Hors D'oeuvres. For tickets call Lions Direct Line: 782-7788.
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Gourmet Hot Dog Sale - Fri., Sept. 16, Cornerstone Credit Union Courtyard (64 Broadway St. E.), 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All proceeds to Yorkton's Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research.
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Yorkton Wildlife 30th Annual "Hooty Owl Trap Shooting Competition - Sept. 9, 10, 11, 9:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday to be held at Yorkton Wildlife Fed Clubhouse (east end of York Lake Regional Park). Competitions open for Juniors, Ladies, Classes A, B, C & Veterans. Hooty Owl Night Competition 8:00 p.m. Saturday. Everyone welcome. More info contact Barry 783-4316 or Norm 782-2024.
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TD Friends of the Environment Foundation TD Tree Days. Join us as we plant over 27,000 trees in 83 communities across Canada this September! On Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. we're planting at York Regional Park. For more info or to volunteer call Marlene at 786-4800 ext. 248. Register today at www.tdtreedays.com
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Terry Fox Run - Yorkton Gallagher Center, Sept 18. Registration at 1, Run begins at 2. Michael Pasloski, 306-782-3210, michaelpasloski@gmail.com
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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. 9 - Crooked Hill Creek; Sept. 16 - Ed Hicki; 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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Yorkton Aglow Lighthouse invites you to "The God's Grace" Breakfast Buffet with guest speaker Sharon Grywacheski. Sat., Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. at the Parkland Greenhouse (in Yorkton 2.5 miles North on #9 Highway). Karen 306-782-1863 or Alice 306-783-4844.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Sept. 14, 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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Parkland CHIP Program. {Coronary Health Improvement Project} is a 40 day inspiring educational program on how to make the "major diet and lifestyle changes" that are necessary to reverse or normalize Obesity, Heart Disease, Adult Onset Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Digestion Problems and Constipation and much more. Introductory/Registration Meetings are Tues., Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Better Living Centre, 272 Broadway St. W., Wed., Sept. 7, 3:30 and 7 p.m. at the same location and Thurs., Sept. 8, 3:30 and 7 p.m. at the Yorkton Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lower Level Fellowship Hall, 384 Gladstone Ave. S. To pre-register for an information session or learn more information, please call 783-3366 or 782-7641.
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The Yorkton Arts Council announces it 2011-2012 "Stars for Saskatchewan" concert series; The New Jersey Nights, Il Primo, Pavlo, John McDermott, Woody Holler & his Orchestra, TorQ, Alexander Sevastian, Ballet Jorgen Canada, Inti-Illimani, Saskatoon Children's Choir. Series tickets are only available from the Arts Council Office, but single concert tickets will be available from both Arts Council Office and Welcome Home Gift Shop. For ticket information call the Yorkton Arts Council at 783-8722.
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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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Yorkton Community Adult Band Begins New Season! 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 pm. 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 band program which began in 1991 has attracted both young and old to its membership. 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.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
