United Church (Lower Hall) Coffee Party & Cookie Walk

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 Film Festival and the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society invite you to put down your gardening gloves for one afternoon and join us on Fri., May 24 at 2:50 p.m. in the Gallagher Centre for the screening of the film "Smarty Plants". "Smarty Plants" is a luscious exploration of the natural world; a lighthearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world here plants are as busy, responsive and complex as we are. It's fun, and it's FREE! Everyone is welcome!

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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 and District Horticultural Society Spring Plant and Bulb Sale, Fri., May 24, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or earlier if we sell out!) Parkland Mall, Yorkton. This is a one day sale, with lots of great plants at great prices! Come early for best selection! Everyone is welcome!

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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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16th Annual Highland Concert - Yorkton & District Pipe Band, Yorkton Highland Dancers, Yorkton Scottish Country Dancers - 2:00 p.m. Sun., May 12, Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 380 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. Silver collection at the door. For more info call 306-783-5710.

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Yorkton Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cowboy Steak Supper - Fri., May 10. Refreshments 5:00 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall. 100 advance tickets only. George Bagley 306-783-4209, Don Geddes 306-786-7178, Jim Davis 306-782-0524, Ken Grazier 306-783-3955, Wray Ransome 306-782-9583, Church Office 306-786-7131.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, SK. Every one is welcome Lunch is included. Time: 8:00 pm. doors open at 7:00 pm. Music by: May 10 - Ron & Sandra Rudoski, Western dress; May 17 - Andrew Mariniuk & Boys; May 24 - Ed Hicki; May 31 - Old Country Lads. Phone Peter at: 306-782-1846.

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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents: "Pocketful of Miracles" Yorkton artist Jeann Spilak created hundreds of miniature paintings for Pocketful of Miracles. Tiny, perfect worlds that reflect the drama of scale and intricate beauty. Each is small enough to be slipped into a pocket or purse to reflect upon in a quiet moment, a private landscape in the palm of your hand. Until May 19. "The Power of 8 Paintings" 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. Admission is always free!

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4th Annual Give the Gift of Life Fun Run & Walk supporting the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Organ Donor Awareness. Yorkton Jaycee Beach, 9:00 a.m. registration at Sacred Heart High School, 280 Gladstone St. N. Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Sun., June 9. Register online at www.kidney.ca/saskatchewan or call Audrey Parisloff at 306-783-5259 for a pledge package.

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Defeat Depression.ca Yorkton 1 km walk Thurs., May 30. Begins at 11:30 a.m., Yorkton Mental Health Drop-In Centre, 83 North St. Register online or by phone. Make a donation. For more details visit our event page or contact the event coordinator: 306-783-8135. Email: [email protected]. Event page: www.defeatdepression.ca/yorkton.

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MS Walk - Yorkton Gallagher Centre Sun., May 26. Register now to end MS. 1-800-268-7582 mswalks.ca.

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United Church (Lower Hall) Coffee Party & Cookie Walk Mon., May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

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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 auditions 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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Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for another build and is looking for volunteers in a number of areas. To get your name on the volunteer list for the build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on "Volunteer Now".

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Get more spring in your step! Ramble on down to community pARTners gallery to swing into Abstract Rhythms, composed by area artist Maryanne Tomashewski. Fans of Maryanne (after her 2009 exhibition "In Festive Dance") wish her well in her upcoming move to warmer climes, where she will, of course, keep her painterly "jazz" compositions flowing. These newest dynamic explosions in polychrome acrylics are guaranteed to perk up your day, any time during regular opening hours at Yorkton Public Library. YPL + YAC= pARTners!

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Yorkton SPCA is looking for gently used items (no clothing) for their Annual Garage Sale. If you have items to donate, please drop off items at 79 7th Ave. S., Yorkton.

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

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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!

Toddler Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. for children ages 6 - 36 months. Mother Goose on the Loose, Fridays May 3 - June 7, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For children 0 - 2 years.

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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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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.