Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents "The Power of 8 Paintings", an exhibition of dramatic and powerful, life size oil paintings of single mothers and their children. From the Mendel Art Gallery, on now until April 26. 11am to 5pm Mon to Fri, 1 to 4 pm Sat and Sun. 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK.
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Paper Bag Players will be performing Noises Off, April 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart High School Theatre. Tickets are available at Colette's Sewing Machine Plus or if you purchase from a cast member, get the special rate. Noises Off, presents a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. For more information check out the "Events" section at www.paperbagplayers.com or call Pam @ 621-2865
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The Parkland Prairie Girl Guide Extra Ops Unit is planning an International trip that will include guide programming touching on international awareness, science, personal development, and arts and culture. To help with the costs the Guides are raising funds through various events. April 8 - 10, 2013 is the cookie blitz. Guides will be going door to door selling cookies. April 11, 2013 Steak Night at Pockets call Jacquie at 783-5391 for tickets. April 28, 2013 Parkland Prairie Girl Guides Extra Ops Tradeshow Fundraiser Yorkdale School 1:00 - 5:00. Free admission. call Melinda Davis 783-2754 for more information.
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Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 7:00 PM, Western Development Museum. Guest Speaker: Elmer McInnes. New members are always welcome!
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Do you know of a teen between the ages of 15-18 in Saskatchewan who lives with type 1 diabetes and may be interested in attending an affordable weekend "retreat' style event on April 26-28, 2013? For more information, contact Leah at the Canadian Diabetes Association: 1-800-297-7488 x 222 or [email protected]
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Spring Stew Supper @ Knox Presbyterian Church (by the water tower) Wed., Apr. 10, 4:30 to 6:30. Includes assorted salads & delicious desserts. Preschoolers free.
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Spring Tea & Bake Sale Sat., Apr. 27, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering.
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Parkland College presents our new scholarship fundraiser An Evening in Africa - Sat., Apr. 6. Coctails 7:00 p.m. Program begins 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the following places: Yorkton Main Campus (cash, debit, credit card); Melville Campus (cash, debit, credit card); Plum Tree in Yorkton (cash only); Royal Drugmart in Melville (cash only).
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Parkland Prairie Girl Guides Extra Ops Unit will be holding a Steak Fundraiser Night on Thurs., Apr. 11 at Pockets, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Call Carrie at 782-0706 for tickets.
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The 2013 Yorkton Music Festival programs and Season tickets are available at Fuzztone Music. Festival dates are: Piano - April 8-12 with Primary Piano April 8-9, Junior Piano April 9-11 and Senior Piano April 12 at St. Andrew's Church - 29 Smith Stret East. The Competition Hi-Lites 2013 concert is April 14 at 2:00pm at the Anne Portnuff Theatre at the Yorkton Regional High School.
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St. Andrew's United Church, Smith St., Yorkton presents "Spring BLT" Apr. 27. "B"azaar 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. free admission. "L"unch 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pulled Pork &/or Hot Dog. Various prizes. "T"alent Show 2 p.m. Variety Show - Dancers, Drama, Singers, Musical Duets & more. Under 10 free. Advance tickets available Gord @ 783-4154 or Betsy @ 782-2949. "Come one - come all" something for everybody!
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Yorkton SPCA is looking for gently used items (no clothing) for their Annual Garage Sale. If you have items to donate, please drop off items at 79 7th Ave. S., Yorkton.
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Family Justice Services offers the Parenting After Separation and Divorce Program. These public information sessions are intended to help people who are considering or may be in the separation/divorce process. Sessions will be offered in: Yorkton Sat., Apr. 27 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat., May 4 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register for these sessions call 787-9905 in Regina or toll free 1-888-218-2822. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only - no child care is provided. Due to allergies we request all facilities to remain scent free.
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The Gold Bracelet Saskatchewan Tour Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan and Regina Immigrant Women Centre. Featuring conversation with Kavi Raz, Award winning director and actor from Los Angeles CA. In Yorkton, Wednesday, April 10, Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, 49 Smith St. E. 7:00 p.m, co-hosted by Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton Multicultural Council, City of Yorkton. For more information, contact: Darlene Stakiw at 306-783-7972.
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Marking Time - Works from the Saskatchewan Arts Board Permanent Collection. Spanning more than five decades, Marking Time features Indigenous art works from the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Permanent Collection. Including painting, drawing, carving, stitching, and beading, this exhibition brings together a diverse selection of Saskatchewan Indigenous art. School groups welcome. Call 783-3523 to make arrangements with chief librarian at community pARTners gallery Yorkton Public Library. On display during regular library hours, until the end of April 2013.
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Mother Goose On The Loose! (infants to 2 years), Fridays till April 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. All month online and at the library: "I Love My Library" contest (with prizes!) P.S. Have you tried our self-serve check-out yet? Yorkton Public Library www.ypllibrary.wordpress.com (306) 783-3523. Books - just the Beginning!
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Help! I need a prayer. A private and confidential 24/7 prayer line to help hurting people in Yorkton and area. If you or someone you know needs a prayer, call 783-4498 or send your prayer request to [email protected]. No one will ever get your name or phone number.
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Crossroads is a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
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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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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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