Treasures from the Vault Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Sept. 30 to Dec. 14, 2012. A special exhibition drawn from the Saskatchewan Arts Board Permanent Collection to celebrate Yorkton arts and culture. Historic and contemporary artists including Joe Fafard, Victor Cicansky, Kenneth Lochhead, Ted Godwin, Arthur MacKay and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 49 Smith St. E in Yorkton.Admission is always free.
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Yorkton Arts Council presents 2012-2013 "Stars for Saskatchewan" David Myles. David Myles is known for his musical versatility and ability to fuse styles, and will take us on a delightful musical journey! Thurs., Nov. 1, 2012, 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 information http://www.yorktonarts.ca/
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Parkinson's Support Group meeting Wed., Oct. 24 @ 2 p.m. @ the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, All Parkinsons patients & interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj. @7837519.
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Greet and meet artist Stephanie Newsham on Sun., Oct. 28 at community pARTners gallery. This celebration of her polychrome pastoral portraits starts at 2:30 p.m. at Yorkton Public Library. Join us for art, goodies and social "herding" - a mooving experience! Stephanie's exhibition, How Now Purple Cow?, is on view till the cows go home, in December.
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Order of the Eastern Star Chili on a Bun Lunch. Ticket prices include dessert and coffee. Thurs., Oct. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Masonic Hall, 111 Haultain Ave., Yorkton. Come and join us. Everyone welcome - bring your friends. For tickets contact: Dave Polachek 782-9642, Wayne Stephens 621-6555, Earl Greiner 782-1307.
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Bucks for Brittany - Fundraiser Dinner for the family of Brittany Villeneuve, recently diagnosed with cancer. Wed., Oct. 24, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Centre. Tickets available at Louck's Pharmacy, City Medical Centre, Sherring Gold Jewellers, Royal Honda/Ford. Donations can also be made at Cornerstone Credit Union - Bucks for Brittany. For inquiries, contact Verna Brown at [email protected].
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Yorkton Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Charity Chili Supper (enjoy chili, baked potatoes, buns, coleslaw and desserts) Fri., Nov. 2. Supper 5:30 p.m., Parish Hall (please use Church entrance on Darlington Ave.) 100 advance tickets only. George Bagley 783-4209, Don Geddes 786-7178, Wray Ransome 782-9583, Jim Davis 782-0524, Church Office 786-7131.
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Fiddling Sensation Calvin Vollrath Concert in Yorkton Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway St. W. Ken Goodman 783-7779 www.calvinvollrath.com
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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club is hosting a presentation by Dr. P. Fourie, to be held on Oct. 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m., Room 101 at the Parkland College. Dr. Fourie will explain his concept on the clinic being piloted that will focus on improving patient access and care. Anyone interested in hearing more about this clinic is welcome to attend. Freewill offering.
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The Yorkton Mental Health Drop-In Centre welcomes you to Fall Into Art Tuesdays Sept. 18 - Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Godfrey Dean Art Gallery. For more info or if you are planning to attend contact Kelly at 783-8135 or [email protected].
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting Wed., Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. Sunshine Room, SIGN. "Interactive Evening" with helpful garden hints from members! Everyone is welcome!
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The Incredible Years Parenting Class - Sponsored by Sunrise Health Region Free for all parents of children ages 4-12! Free childcare provided by Big Brother Big Sisters on site for children ages 4 & up! Wednesday evenings 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. starting Oct. 10, 2012 (20 week program) Must pre-register as space is limited. Call Kathy @ 786-0565 or Britton @ 782-2193. Come out and learn new ways to deal with problem behavior, encourage positive behavior and strengthen your family unit!
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The Children's Wish Foundation is proud to present the 4th Annual Wishmaker Walk for Wishes in Yorkton! We are searching for individuals, small businesses, community groups or a group of friends interested in walking in or volunteering for the event on Oct. 13, 2012 in Yorkton. Over the past three years this walk has raised over $65,000 which goes to help grant amazing wishes to children diagnosed with a life threatening illness. To find out how you can register online or volunteer, please call the Dale Hintz at 1-306-783-6320.
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The Yorkton Community Bands 2012-13 season. The first rehearsal will commence on Tues., Sept. 18 at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room at 7 p.m.
Yorkton's All That Jazz, a twenty piece big band will also begin its new season as well. Featuring two vocalists, Jackie Washenfelder and Rob Zerr. The big band rehearses on Tuesday evenings following the concert band rehearsals at 8:30 p.m. For more information contact L. Pearen, Director 782-4182 or 786-2582 wk.
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Join us @ Yorkton Public Library for some fun Halloween Crafts Tues., Oct. 23, 4 - 5:00 p.m. Open to ages 6 - 12. Please call 783-3523 to register.
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Yorkton Public Library Toddler Time Ages 6 - 36 months, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mondays Oct. 15 - Dec. 3. Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 yrs., 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Mon. or Thurs. Oct. 15 - Dec. 6. Call 783-3523 to register.
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The Yorkton Prostate Cancer Group will hold it's first meeting Oct. 18/12 at the Hospital Board Room. Guest speaker will be Steve Pillipow, a cancer survivor from Regina and a director with the National Association. All members are urged to attend. Also anyone wanting to learn more about prostate cancer would benefit from this meeting and are invited to attend. For more info contact Gord @ 782-5748.
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Bailey's Continuing Care Services, in cooperation with the Greystone Bereavement Centre in Regina, invite you to attend a series of sessions about Coping with Traumatic Grief Thurs., Oct. 18: "Dealing with the Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress"; Thurs., Nov. 15: "Your Healing Journey: Suggestions for Coping and Moving Forward". All sessions will be held at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please contact Crystal at 783-7552 ([email protected]) to register or for more information.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Tot Spot, 0 - 5 year old drop-in centre. Located at 345 Broadway Street West, in the SIGN building on Broadway. Running Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Tues., Wed., Thurs. 2 - 4 p.m. This program runs cost free to participate but donations are welcomed. Brought to you by The Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. Call 783-2582, find us on Facebook!
