Who is the sauciest duck in Yorkton? Help us celebrate Ducks Unlimited Canada 75th Anniversary by attending. Media challenge BBQ Cookoff. Three Yorkton media outlets are going head to head in a no-holds barred BBQ cookoff on Fri., May 10 at the St. Mary's Cultural Center. The best news is you are the judge! Tickets Ducks Unlimited Office 306-782-2108.
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The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tues., May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum, Yorkton. Special guest speaker will be Mitch Wlock speaking on "Interesting Experiences in Genealogical Research." Everyone is welcome! For more information call Dave at 783-1093 or Glenn 782-7969.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their regular meeting on Thurs., May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sunshine Room at SIGN on North Street. Special guest will be Russ Brunt, Leprechaun Taps, Kamsack speaking on "Producing Maple Syrup in Saskatchewan". Everyone is welcome! For more information call Liz at 782-2830.
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Yorkton Community Choir directed by Laurene Jemieff, Accompanist Shani Apland, presents their 2nd annual Spring Concert Sun., May 12, 2:00 p.m., St. Andrew's United Church.
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A Spring Concert - Regina's Band-It Concert and Jazz Bands, Yvonne Redant, Director (YRHS Music Grad), Yorkton Community Concert and All That Jazz Big Band, Larry Pearen, Director, A Mass Band with Sacred Heart Sacred Music, Linda Sogbetun, Director. Sacred Heart High School Theatre - Sun., May 5, 3 p.m. Tickets at the door. Children free.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW's Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale - May 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. (Corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington.
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Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Kickoff and Registration will be held on Sat., April 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Parkland Mall in Yorkton. Participant pledge packages and volunteer applications will be available. In conjunction with this event, there will be a BBQ at Sobeys from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., manned by Scotiabank staff with proceeds going towards the Local Cancer Initiatives Program. All participants who are registered by 3 p.m. on that date will be entered to win 2 tickets to see Motley Crue in Saskatoon on Thurs., May 2, compliments of Fox FM. (Our 16th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving event will be held on Sat., May 25). For more info, please call 306-783-2637, email [email protected], go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CloseCuts or hit our website at www.braydenscutsforcancer.com.
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Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Spring Concert Tues., April 30, 7:00 p.m., Sacred Heart High School Theatre. Age 5 & under free. Silver collection cookies & refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.
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Girl Guide events coming up: On Sat., May 4, Tim Horton's Clean up in the field beside Wal-Mart from 10:00 - 12:00. On Sat., May 4 - the girls will be at City Center park (by Liquidation World) and various other locations in the city selling cookies from 1:00 - 4:00. On Sun., May 5 - pop bottle drive 10:00 -1:00 Bottles can be dropped off at 136 Logan Cres West. What a great idea for Mother's day- Girl Guide Cookbooks $10.00 each Call Jacquie at 783-5391 if interested.
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Westview United Church Prime Rib Dinner hosted by the "Men of Westview" Sun., April 28, 5:00 p.m. Advance tickets only. Call 306-783-3063.
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Yorkton Arts Council proudly presents the final concert for 2012 - 2013 "Stars For Saskatchewan" series: The Dream Concert. Michael Burgess & Rebecca Caine, two of Canada's most luminous performing artists will bring us musical theatre magic with classic and contemporary Broadway! This concert is Tues., April 30, 2013, 8:00 p.m. at at the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Tickets available at the Yorkton Arts Council as well as at Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop. For more information contact the Arts Council at 783-8722 or http://www.yorktonarts.ca/
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"Rapunzel" 16th Youth Play Production. Adapted by the Directors with the Cast - Sat., April 27, Sacred Heart Theatre, Yorkton, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Doors open 30 min. before). Tickets at Sherring Gold Jewellers and Sherring Optical. Children 5 & under: Free.
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Join Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band for a fun-filled two hour fiddle variety show. Thurs., May 16 at 7:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway St. W. Advance tickets available at the Legion or call toll free 1-855-SCOTTWOODS (1-855-726-8896) to charge.
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Paper Bag Players Community Theatre Company has started audtions for "Much Ado About Nothing" to be performed the third week end of July. Contact Pam Milani @ [email protected] for further infomation.
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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. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK.
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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 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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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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Kids join us for Spring Crafts at the Yorkton Public Library - Tues., April 30, 4 - 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 - 12 years. Call 783-3523 to register.
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Spring Tea & Bake Sale Sat., April 27, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering.
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York Colony Quilter's Guild Quilt Show - Fri., May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sat., May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Center, Yorkton. Admission at the door. Banquet Fri., May 3, Melrose Place. Trunk show & door prizes. Advance tickets only 306-783-8001.
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St. Andrew's United Church, Smith St., Yorkton presents "Spring BLT" April 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 prices. "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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