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 Girl Guides are offering gift wrapping at the mall Thurs., Dec. 13, 4 - 8; Fri., Dec. 14, 4 - 8; Sat., Dec. 15, 11 - 5; Mon., Dec. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 4 - 9; Sat., Dec. 22, 11 - 5; Sun., Dec. 23, 1 - 5; Mon., Dec. 24, 10 - 2.
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It's Christmas at the Library!! Kid's Christmas Craft Afternoon: Tues., Dec. 18, 4-5 p.m. Open to ages 6-12 years. Please pre-register by calling 783-3523. Christmas Storytime: Thurs., Dec. 20, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Open to ages 3-5 years.
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"Peter Pan" - Sat., Dec. 15, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (doors open 30 min. before), Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton. Tickets at SherRing Gold Jewellers and Sherring Optical. "Talk Show-Case" - Showcases of monologues, Sun., Dec. 16. Matinee 2:00 p.m. Evening 7:00 p.m. (not the same shows). Gallagher Centre Wellington West Room. Tickets at the door. Call 306-782-6873, email [email protected] www.freemymusetheatre.com.
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U Weight Loss® is proud to host its Annual U Can Food Drive to fight hunger. Join us in our efforts to raise food and donations for those in need and to help ensure that more families enjoy a happy and healthy holiday this year. Drop off the food items at our clinic from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15.
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Little Angels Big Hope. Set of 3 Angels for $2.00. Hoping that every child who needs a mentor gets a mentor in 2013. In support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and area. To order please call 306-782-3471 or email [email protected] or available at Yorkton Co-op.
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The Yorkton Natural History Society will be holding its annual bird count on Dec. 20. We will meet at Melrose Place at 8:45 a.m. and reconvene there between 11:30 - 12:00. Public is welcome. If you have a bird feeder please count all species and individual numbers that you observe on Dec. 20 and call Geoff Rushowick @ 783-5898.
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Get ready all you kids! Santa is at the Parkland Mall for photos Fri., Dec. 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 15 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Paper Bag Players will be performing Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) a comedy by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Avare. This Dinner Theatre Buffet will be held Dec. 14 & 15 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium. Doors open 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. and performance 8:00 p.m. Pick your own seats online at www.paperbagplayers.com, then pick up and pay for them at Colette's Sewing Machine Plus. For more info call Marilyn 641-9431 or Pam 621-2685.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Dec. 14 - Memory Lane; Dec. 21 - No dance; Dec. 28 - Ron & Sandra Rudoski. Admission at the door. Phone Peter 306-782-1846.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Dec. 13, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.
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Yorkton Prostate Cancer Group will hold its annual Christmas Party and Supper on Dec. 12 in St. Gerard's Hall at 125 3rd Ave. N. in Yorkton. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. For tickets phone 782-5478.
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The Yorkton Arts Council "Stars for Saskatchewan" is so pleased to present Evie and Jeff Sawatzky White Christmas - Holiday Classics" on Sun., Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. This Christmas concert is a delicious treat for the whole family! The show is accompanied by piano, bass, guitar, saxophones, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, and a little drummer boy! Sit back, take a break from your busy schedule, and enjoy all your holiday favorites! Tickets at the Yorkton Arts Council or Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop.
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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!
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How Now Purple Cow? A field trip to community pARTners gallery will answer that quirky question. Artist Stephanie Newsham has created a whimsical collection of pastoral portraits for your viewing pleasure. This moo-ving homage to her farm friends is colourful and captivating, guaranteed to delight the whole family! Now on display during regular hours at Yorkton Public Library in our community pARTners gallery, sponsored by Yorkton Public Library and Yorkton Arts Council.
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LGBT Social Group welcomes and provides services to all people however they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity. Our program provides a positive environment for individuals to gather and socialize. Our service also provides education and support services. For more information call Kelly at (306) 783-8135.
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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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The Yorkton Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yorkton Hospital. We promote early detection and speedy recovery. For more info call (306) 782-5748.
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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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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 Yorkton Antique Auto Association meets at the Western Development Museum in Yorkton on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. "Where old cars are discussed enthusiastically." While enthusiasm for old vehicles is required, ownership is not.
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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.
