Celebrate World Day of Prayer 2013, with France/La France. "I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Darlington and 2nd Ave. Fri., March 1, 7:30 p.m.
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The Prey Krang Church Orphan Home is located in Prey Veng Province, which borders on Vietnam in Southeast Cambodia. This home is sponsored by Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre from Yorkton, SK. In March of 2013 a group of twenty two volunteers including 7 teenagers are leaving from Yorkton for Cambodia to assist the Orphanage in maintaining their facilities and aid in small construction projects. Funds are needed to purchase building supplies, paint, food, clothing, medicine, school supplies and clean water. Maybe some playground equipment. Cambodia Orphanage Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser Lunch & Dessert Auction. Sun. Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre 72 Melrose Ave. Yorkton.
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Join Janet Love Morrison, a Vancouver based author, for a reading and signing to celebrate her fourth book Friends, Six Women, Six Cultures, One Humanity. 5th Avenue Cup and Saucer, 60 - 5 Ave. North, Yorkton, Fri., Feb. 22, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Janet Love Morrison is an author, editor, and a Goodwill Ambassador for Friends to Mankind (www.friendstomankind.org), an international non-profit foundation that works with individuals, corporation and philanthropic organizations towards the betterment of humanity.
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The Yorkton Film Festival and the Yorkton Public Library are jointly sponsoring The Real Film Club with Elwyn Vermette, Wed., Feb. 27 at 7:00 at the library. We will view Norm, a film that won the Golden Sheaf for Best of Fest in 2009. Everyone is welcome to this fun evening of film and discussion. There is no charge.
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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club will hold their next meeting in Rm. 101 @ Parkland College on Tues., Feb. 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. Ms. Stephanie Ortynsky has her Masters in Public Health and B. of Comm. She will speak about her involvement with CIDA and talk about "Health and Development in South Africa". The public is invited to attend. For more info call Bilkies McKen @ 782-5837.
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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 the Yorkton area that are 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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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. Watch for a special reception during February Is Library Lovers Month! 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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February is Library Lovers Month at Yorkton Public Library. Mother Goose On The Loose! (infants to 2 years), Fridays till April 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Storytime for Preschoolers (3 to 5 years old), Mondays till March 18, Thursdays till March 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Wed., Feb. 20 @ 7 p.m. New to the e-scene? E-reader & E-book Workshop. Bring your e-reader, tablet or laptop & learn to download & use e-books. If you have a e-reader and laptop bring both to install software. (Library e-books work with Kobo, Nook, iPad, Sony Reader, but not Kindle). Wed., Feb. 27, Storyteller Vera Tourangeau brings aboriginal legends to life! Tales for students (grade 4 & up) and general public; 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. The "REAL" Film Club - REAL PEOPLE Norm CBC docudrama & dynamic discussion with Elwyn Vermette. 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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An evening in recognition of International Women's Day. Shelwin House and Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club proudly present guest speaker The Honourable Pamela Wallin - The Challenges and Benefits of Mentoring - Fri., March 8, St. Mary's Cultural Centre. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Open to everyone. Tickets available at Sherring Gold Jewelers, Sherring Optical, Louck's Pharmacy and The Golden Rule. Raffles to be held at the event. For more info call 306-782-5181.
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The 3rd Annual Prairie Sun Seed Festival will be held on Feb. 23 from 1 - 4:30 p.m. at Yorkdale Central School in Yorkton. The festival brings together people interested in saving heirloom varieties of garden seeds, local food producers and suppliers and those with gardening expertize. For more info contact Heather Torrie at 786-0604 or email [email protected].
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Experience the beauty and magic of the world's most renowned Classical Ballet when the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars for Saskatchewan" series proudly presents Ballet Jörgen Canada "Swan Lake" on Mon., March 4, 2013 8:00 pm, Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop, and at the door. Contact the Arts Council at 306-783-8722 for more information www.yorktonarts.ca
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Yorkton Youth Chess Tournament - Are you a kid between the ages of 5 and 18? Do you like to play chess? If so come out and join us for a fun tournament on Sun., Feb. 24, MC Knoll School, 387 Darlington St. E. Yorkton. Please pre-register by 8:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23. To pre-register contact Lauri Lintott at [email protected] or 306-924-5881 (evenings). Sponsored by Saskatchewan Scholastic Chess Association (SSCA).
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Time: dance starts at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Feb. 22 - Ed Hicki. Contact Peter at 306-782-1846.
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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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