New exhibitions at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton!

New exhibitions at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton!

"A Fading Light: 25 Years of Photography at SIAST" Jan. 10 to Feb. 12, 2012. 25 Saskatchewan photographers commemorate the SIAST program with portraiture, documentary, commercial and fine art work. The program was closed in 2011.

"Mixed Messages, Fragmented Stories" Jan. 15 to Feb. 5, 2012. Holly Hildebrand weaves personal objects and domestic stories into large textile works.

"Words & Wanderlust" On now through February, Regina artist Louise Tessier combines heart felt travel photography with poetic quotes.

Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs 6-9 and Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission is always free! Info 786-2992.

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Yorkton Arts Council Presents 2011 - 2012 "Stars for Saskatchewan" - TorQ - Sat., Jan. 21, 8:00 p.m., Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop. Contact the Arts Council at 306-783-8722 for more info www.yorktonarts.ca.

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Catch N Release Yorkton Kinette CLub Telemiracle FUNdraiser, Jan. 26, Parkland Mall. Purchase a license and provide us a name of anyone you want caught. We "net" then and haul them to our "fish tank" at the Parkland Mall where they raise funds for their Release. All proceeds to Telemiracle. Get your licence today! Contact Michelle at 782-3364 or [email protected]

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Yorkton Bowl Arena is teaming up with select bowling centres across the country as the Canadian bowling community gets into the fight for life and fights back against cancer. The Knockdown Cancer campaign aims to bring awareness of cancer and cancer prevention to our communities and to encourage everyone to join the fight for life. Throughout the month of January Yorkton Bowl Arena will be donating 25 cents from every paid shoe rental to the Canadian Cancer Society in the First Annual Knockdown Cancer Campaign. For more info contact Colleen Haider at 783-5183 or email [email protected].

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Hockey Day in Saskatchewan Jan. 21, 2 p.m. Exhibition Game - Yorkton Peewee Terriers vs. Roblin Peewee NorthStars, Togo Centennial Arena, Hwy. 5, Togo, Sask. For more info visit www.villageoftogo.com

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The 2012 Yorkton Music Festival entry forms are now available at Fuzztone Music, the schools or via the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association website http://www.smfa.ca. Entries must be in the hands of the entry secretary by the deadline; 6:00 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012. Early entries are greatly appreciated to assist with data entry and accuracy; late entries will not be accepted. Festival dates are: Vocal: March 15-18; Junior Piano: March 19-21; Primary Piano: March 22-23; Sr. Piano: March 24; Choir: March 26; Band: March 27-29; Hi-lites Concert: April 1.

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Join the Yorkton & District Scottish Society celebrating the 253rd Anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns with their 34th Annual Dinner & Dance. The evening includes a traditional supper and Scottish entertainment. Sat., Jan. 21 at the Royal Canadian Legion Yorkton. Advance tickets only. Tickets available from members of the Society or at SENSUS Chartered Accountants, 15 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Call 306-783-6741 for more info (leave message).

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Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club's ongoing events: Every Tuesday night @ 7 p.m. (weather permitting) Headlamp Trail Ski @ 7 p.m. at Deer Park Golf Course. Every Wednesday afternoon @ 2 p.m. (weather permitting) Leisurely Trail Ski and Talk. Meet in Parking Lot at the Clubhouse.

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Habitat for Humanity Curling Funspiel - Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Yorkton Curling Club. Enter a corporate team, friends or family, all is welcome. Theme: Disco. To register contact the Yorkton Curling Club 783-4127 or Karen at LR Future 783-7737. 100% of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity Regina - Yorkton Project.

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Kalyna Ukrainian Dance School Valentine Social & Dance - Sat., Feb. 4, 5:00 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Centre, Yorkton. Music by "Half Na Piv". For tickets call Fred Skorobohach (evenings) 786-6307. Door prizes, 50/50 draw throughout the evening.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club will hold their next meeting on Jan. 28, 2012 @ 11:00 a.m. at the Touch of Asia Buffet, 14 Dracup Ave. North. Guest speaker will be Mr. D. Keller, Director of Medical Services. Anyone interested in learning more about the club or how to join may contact Elsie @ 783-4862.

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Walk for Free Jan. 2 to 31. Walk or jog at the Kinsmen Walking Track no charge. Valid for drop-in walkers and walking pass holders.

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Wood You Believe? Paintings in a new dimension now at community pARTners gallery. Exhibit is open during regular library hours. Meet and greet artist Guy Collette during" February is Library Lovers Month" at Yorkton Public Library.

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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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Women Surviving Cancer Support Group - We meet at The Canadian Cancer Society, 29 Lower Level, 2nd Ave. N., 7:00 p.m. the second Monday of every month. Meet with other cancer survivors to share information and to provide each other with inspiration, courage and support. For more info contact Cheryl at 647-2027 or Janet at 782-2788.

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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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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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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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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. Teen Book Club held on the 2nd Thurs. of each month (early dismissal day) 2:00 p.m. beginning Oct. 13. All programs are free. For more info or to register call 783-3523.