Plants and Machines - Sept. 6 to Oct. 23, 2011. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents a quirky, innovative and delightful group exhibition on tour from OSAC. 14 diverse Saskatchewan artists give us a garden of earthly delights in painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. 49 Smith St E., Yorkton, SK, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is always free!
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Come to the Yorkton District Nursing Home Thurs., Sept. 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Therapy Entrance off Winchester) Garage Sale and coffee & donuts (by Robin's Donuts). Donations to Alzheimer's Coffee Break accepted. Everyone welcome.
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Yorkton HOG (Harley Owners Group) Chapter will be holding their Annual Toy Run on Sun., Sept. 25.
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Church Garage Sale and ACW Bake Sale (bake sale Fri. only) Fri., Sept. 23, 9:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 8:00 - 3:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Anglican Church Parish Hall, 165 Second Ave. N.
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Thurs., Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For futher info contact Marj. @ 783-7519.
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Yorkton Wine Festival, 2011, Sat., Sept. 17, Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium 38 Bradbrooke Ave., Yorkton, SK. Wine Tasting, 7:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Over 60 Different Wines Music Draws Hors D'oeuvres. For tickets call Lions Direct Line: 782-7788.
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Gourmet Hot Dog Sale - Fri., Sept. 16, Cornerstone Credit Union Courtyard (64 Broadway St. E.), 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All proceeds to Yorkton's Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research.
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Alzheimers Awareness Pancake Breakfast, Yorkton Nursing Home (off of Winchester) Alz Unit, Sept. 15, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 per person. Tours of Alz Unit at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Formal presentation 10:00 a.m.
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TD Friends of the Environment Foundation TD Tree Days. Join us as we plant over 27,000 trees in 83 communities across Canada this September! On Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. we're planting at York Regional Park. For more info or to volunteer call Marlene at 786-4800 ext. 248. Register today at www.tdtreedays.com
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Terry Fox Run - Yorkton Gallagher Center, Sept. 18. Registration at 1, Run begins at 2. Michael Pasloski, 306-782-3210, michaelpasloski@gmail.com
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Divorce Care 4 Kids Fall 2011. Helping children heal from the hurt and pain of their parents separation/divorce. Weekly program Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more info call 783-4266. Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. E., Yorkton.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Lunch included. Time: 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Sept. 16 - Ed Hicki; Sept. 23 - Bill Rippa; Sept. 30 - Memory Lane. Contact phone number: Peter 306-782-1846. Card Social - 3rd Sunday of the month. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Admission includes hot dogs, beverage & dessert. Contact phone number: Ethel at 306-782-1621.
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Yorkton Aglow Lighthouse invites you to "The God's Grace" Breakfast Buffet with guest speaker Sharon Grywacheski. Sat., Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. at the Parkland Greenhouse (in Yorkton 2.5 miles North on #9 Highway). Karen 306-782-1863 or Alice 306-783-4844.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Sept. 14, 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 and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting Wed., Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Sunshine Room, SIGN, North St., Yorkton. Special guest: John Senkiw speaking about backyard birding. Everyone is welcome.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Fall Plant and Bulb Sale - Fri., Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or sooner if sold out), Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices. Everyone is welcome.
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Singers unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir beginning soon! First practice Mon., Sept. 19, 7:30 in choir room at Yorkton Regional (use parking lot entrance). Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729.
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The Yorkton Arts Council announces it 2011-2012 "Stars for Saskatchewan" concert series; The New Jersey Nights, Il Primo, Pavlo, John McDermott, Woody Holler & his Orchestra, TorQ, Alexander Sevastian, Ballet Jorgen Canada, Inti-Illimani, Saskatoon Children's Choir. Series tickets are only available from the Arts Council Office, but single concert tickets will be available from both Arts Council Office and Welcome Home Gift Shop. For ticket information call the Yorkton Arts Council at 783-8722.
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Music Makers invites you to a music & movement class for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Come to a musical world filled with singing, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Heritage Baptist Church 11:25 to 12:00. Contact Diane Jones 590-7172.
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Yorkton Community Adult Band Begins New Season! The Yorkton Community Concert Band under the direction of Larry Pearen is looking for musicians to join them for their new season beginning Tues., Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals take place at Yorkton Regional High School - Band Room. The concert band is open to any individuals who are able to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. The adult band program which began in 1991 has attracted both young and old to its membership. Following concert band rehearsals, individuals are also welcome to attend the Yorkton Big Band rehearsals which includes many of the same members but a different style of music. Why not get that horn out and join the adult band! For more information contact L. Pearen, Director 786-2582 or Mrs. Lenore Denbrok, President.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Crossroads, a support group for women who are or have experienced violence, will be held at St. Gerard's Hall at 125 3rd Ave. N. until further notice. The meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information please contact Bernice 782-0673 or Melinda 782-5181.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Summer 2011, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekends & Stat Holidays Closed. Please call 786-1776 for more information www.yorkton.ca.
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Reach To Recovery breast cancer support group meets second Tuesdays. Support for women diagnosed with breast cancer and those who care about them. Call Diane at 783-3179 or Helen at 783-5544.
