"The Secret Garden"

Looking for rewarding volunteering opportunities? Partners in Settlement & Integration is hosting a Volunteer Workshop for newcomers and community members on Fri., Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yorkton Newcomer Welcome Centre, 22 Smith St. E. For more information please contact 306-783-2777 or [email protected]. Please register and join us for an informational session about being a volunteer; the purpose, benefits and opportunities.

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Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) invites the community to a free low fat inspirational supper Tuesday evening Oct. 1, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The evening topic will be Successful Weight Management. There will be a video lecture and a cooking class featuring a delicious low fat lasagna! The hall is located on the lower level gathering hall of the Seventh Day Adventist Church 384 Gladstone Avenue South. The CHIP club meets the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Jackie at: 306-728-4300.

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A unique singer/songwriter of Hard Folk music, Chris Gheran is coming your way on Wed., Sept. 25, performing at the Royal Canadian Legion #77 in conjunction with militia boys in the 64th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery. Calgary-based, Chris is pro-soldier and has several compositions with military reference in his body of work. "Join the Army" was the first of these to be recorded and appears on the first of his four albums.

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Gary Fjellgard, a Juno award winner plus Saskia and Darrel will be presenting a concert at St Andrew's United Church on Thurs., Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be full of friendship, laughter and great musicianship. Get ready to enjoy the beautiful melodies, harmonies and honest home grown stories that these three troubadours are so well know for, add a few wild crowd pleasers. Tickets are available at Loucks Pharmacy, The Good Earth Shop and St Andrew's United Church Office.

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The Royal Canadian Legion is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Poppy Campaign. If you can help call Peter at 306-782-5394.

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Culture Days Open House - Sun., Sept. 29, 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Yorkton Film Festival, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton Arts Council and the Festival of Cultures invite you to join us on Sun., Sept 29 to celebrate Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture. Live entertainment, traditional costumes, animated films and a new exhibition all here for your enjoyment. Admission is free.

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Helianthus XXXV, an eclectic collection of original works of art created by prairie artists and artisans, is now in full bloom at community pARTners gallery! These colourful and energetic pieces celebrate the spirit of Sunflower, Yorkton's own fine art craft market, offered for the 35th time this fall. Please check out this unique exhibition at Yorkton Public Library during regular opening hours, from now till winter reigns again. Community pARTners gallery is delighted to invite you to a reception for the artists participating in our Helianthus XXXV (tribute to Sunflower) exhibition. Looking forward to seeing you and yours on Sat., Sept. 28, from 2 to 4 at Yorkton Public Library. Fine art, food and folks are our recipe for celebrating Culture Days!

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Fall Supper - Knox Presbyterian Church (by the water tower) Sept. 25, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Under 6 free. Roast beef, meatballs, ham, perogies, get all the trimmings, delicious desserts.

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Join us at the Yorkton WDM as we celebrate the cross-Canada Culture Days movement. On Sat., Sept. 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. we will join hundreds of venues that are recognizing the cultural diversity of our great country. As a special bonus, all who visit on Sept. 28 will be given free admission to the Museum galleries.

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Fall session Pre-school Storytime: Ages 3 - 5 years, Monday or Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Oct. 7 - Nov. 28. Mother Goose on the Loose: A mother and child program for ages 0 - 3, Monday or Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Oct. 7 - Nov. 28. Sunflowers & Scarecrows Craft Day for Kids, Ages 6 - 12 yrs., Tues., Oct. 15, 4:00 p.m. Also Saskatchewan library week is Oct. 15 - 22 and we will be waiving overdue fines & giving free replacement cards during that week.

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The Yorkton Arts Council is delighted to celebrate 25 years of Missoula! This outstanding program has been coming to Yorkton for 25 years, giving local children an exceptional opportunity to learn and participate in the wonderment of live theatre! This year, Missoula Children's Theatre will be presenting "The Secret Garden" on Sat., Sept. 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Admission is at the door, and everyone is welcome!

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Every one is welcome. Lunch is included. Music by: Sept. 27, Ron & Sandra Rudoski, Western night. Admission is at the door. For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

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"Hansen-Ross: Pioneering Fine Craft on the Prairie" "TRAIN: les Arrivées" by Jeannie Mah - Aug. 15 to Sept. 30, 2013. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is featuring two exhibitions of fine ceramic art. A major retrospective of Hansen-Ross work plus a new installation by Regina's Jeannie Mah. Admission is always free. Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m.)

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Park Swingers Square & Round Dance Club Weekly Dances - Every Monday 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rounds, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Square Dancing. Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 380 Broadway Street W. Call Ray & Karen Thies at 306-782-9790.

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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 October 2, 2013 (20 week program) Must pre-register as space is limited. Call Kathy @ 786-0565 or Britton @ 782-0591. Come out and learn new ways to deal with problem behavior, encourage positive behavior and strengthen your family unit!

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Come join the fun! Yorkton Community Concert Choir - Fall session begins Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the Yorkton Regional High School. Please call Laurene at 306-782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.

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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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New Horizons Card Social - 78 1st Ave. N. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Bingo card game, pool, shuffleboard & darts. Light lunch included. $3.00 per person. Contact Ethel at 782-1621.

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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a project-based youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.