The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society

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 Yorkton Film Festival and the Yorkton Public Library are jointly sponsoring The Real Film Club with Elwyn Vermette. At the meeting slated for Wed., March 27 at 7:00 at the library, we will view a number of shorts that celebrate the fun and the flippant. Everyone is welcome to this evening of film and discussion.

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Joey Childrens Apparel presents: Kids Expo - Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium 2013 March 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & March 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 30 children related booths. Event info and schedule is available at all our sponsors and online at http://bit.ly/kidsexpo. Contact us at (306) 782-1332 or [email protected]

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Parkland College presents our new scholarship fundraiser An Evening in Africa - Sat., April 6. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Program begins 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the following places: Yorkton Main Campus (cash, debit, credit card); Melville Campus (cash, debit, credit card); Plum Tree in Yorkton (cash only); Royal Drugmart in Melville (cash only).

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The Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their next meeting on Tues., March 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland College, Rm. 101. Guest speaker, Jennifer Tatton will speak on Bullying. National Resolutions will also be presented and discussed. Everyone interested may attend. For more info call Bilkies @ 306-782-5837 or Elsie @ 306-783-4862.

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The 2013 Yorkton Music Festival programs and Season tickets are available at Fuzztone Music. Festival dates are: Choir - March 21 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew's United Church, March 22, 9:30 a.m. at Anne Portnuff Theatre - Yorkton Regional High School. Vocal - March 21-24 Westview United Church - 355 Bradbrooke Dr. Band - March 25-27 Anne Portnoff Theatre, and Yorkton Regional High School Band ad Choir Rooms. Piano - April 8-12 with Primary Piano April 8-9, Junior Piano April 9-11 and Senior Piano April 12 at St. Andrew's Church - 29 Smith Stret East. The Competition Hi-Lites 2013 concert is April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Anne Portnuff Theatre at the Yorkton Regional High School.

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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Wed., March 20 @ 2 p.m. Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Potental guest from Sask Parkison Society. All Parkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj. @ 306-783-7519.

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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their regular meeting on Thurs., March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunshine Room, SIGN, on North Street. Guest speaker will be Danielle Barrett from Western Alfalfa Milling in Norquay speaking about "Fertilizing With Alfalfa Pellets". Everyone is welcome!

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Easter Tea & Bake Sale - Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, 38 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. Wed., March 27, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by U.W.A.C. Yorkton Branch.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: March 22 - Andrew Mariniuk & Boys; March 29 - Good Friday, no dance. Contact Peter 306-782-1846.

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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. 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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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), Thursdays till March 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. 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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To celebrate Social Work Week "Social Workers: Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada". The Yellowhead East Branch of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers is hosting a lunch and learn at SIGN on Broadway in the Dominion Room on Thurs., March 21 from 12:00 - 1:00. Topic: Settlement for Newcomers. For tickets please contact Arlene at 786-7575 or email [email protected] no later than March 18.

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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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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.

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Parkland Woodworking Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sept. to June, in the basement of Seventh Day Adventist Church, 384 Gladstone Ave. S. Our members do woodworking, carving, scrolling, turning or build furniture. We have a members library, visitors welcome. Contact Jerry at 786-6652 or Norman 896-2398.

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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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Are you watching? "Words from the Bishop" with host Bishop Yaroslaw on cable 7 Access Communications, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 11:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 10:30 p.m. A local community TV program that is interesting, conversational and addictive. Are you available to be a guest on the show? Share your story and be involved in the community. For info call Bishop Yaroslaw at 783-4498/641-6698.

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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.