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 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 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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A Spring Concert - Regina's Band-It Concert and Jazz Bands, Yvonne Redant, Director (YRHS Music Grad), Yorkton Community Concert and All That Jazz Big Band, Larry Pearen, Director, A Mass Band with Sacred Heart Sacred Music, Linda Sogbetun, Director. Sacred Heart High School Theatre - Sun., May 5, 3 p.m. Tickets at the door. Children free.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW's Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale - May 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. (Corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington.
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The Parkland Prairie Girl Guide Extra Ops Unit is planning an International trip that will include guide programming touching on international awareness, science, personal development, and arts and culture. To help with the costs the Guides are raising funds through various events. On Sat., May 4 - Tim Horton's Clean up in the field beside Wal-Mart from 10:00 - 12:00. On Sat., May 4 - the girls will be at City Center park (by Liquidation World) and various other locations in the city selling cookies from 1:00 - 4:00. On Sun., May 5 - pop bottle drive 10:00 -1:00. Bottles can be dropped off at 136 Logan Cres West. What a great idea for Mother's day: Girl Guide Cookbooks $10.00 each. Call Jacquie at 783-5391 if interested.
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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 audtions 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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York Colony Quilter's Guild Quilt Show - Fri., May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sat., May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Center, Yorkton. Admission at the door. Banquet Fri., May 3, Melrose Place. Trunk show & door prizes. Advance tickets only 306-783-8001.
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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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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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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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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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