Celebrate World Day of Prayer 2013, with France/La France. "I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Darlington and 2nd Ave. Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.
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Join Janet Love Morrison, a Vancouver based author, for a reading and signing to celebrate her fourth book Friends, Six Women, Six Cultures, One Humanity. 5th Avenue Cup and Saucer, 60 - 5 Ave. North, Yorkton, Fri., Feb. 22, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Janet Love Morrison is an author, editor, and a Goodwill Ambassador for Friends to Mankind (www.friendstomankind.org), an international non-profit foundation that works with individuals, corporation and philanthropic organizations towards the betterment of humanity.
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The Yorkton Film Festival and the Yorkton Public Library are jointly sponsoring The Real Film Club with Elwyn Vermette, Wed., Feb. 27 at 7:00 at the library. We will view Norm, a film that won the Golden Sheaf for Best of Fest in 2009. Everyone is welcome to this fun evening of film and discussion. There is no charge.
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The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton Club will hold their next meeting in Rm. 101 @ Parkland College on Tues., Feb. 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. Ms. Stephanie Ortynsky has her Masters in Public Health and B. of Comm. She will speak about her involvement with CIDA and talk about "Health and Development in South Africa". The public is invited to attend. For more info call Bilkies McKen @ 782-5837.
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The Brayden Ottenbreit Memorial Book Fund, generously supported and annually funded by the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, is currently accepting applications for the provision of books or other items to any school, group or organization in the Yorkton area that are in need of materials to promote and encourage literacy. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a 500-word essay to [email protected] during the month of February, stating their need and items they wish to receive through this funding.
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Make Time for Marking Time! Enjoy a cozy Sunday afternoon at community pARTners gallery, getting to know this colourful display of Saskatchewan Indigenous painting, drawing, carving, stitching and beading, from the permanent collection of the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Allen Sapp, Bob Boyer, Michael Lonechild and Lyndon Tootoosis are among the artists featured. Be a part of February Is Library Lovers Month at Yorkton Public Library; join us from 2 to 4 on Sun., Feb. 17, for a gallery visit and a complimentary snack and hot beverage. YAC + YPL = pARTners!
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February is Library Lovers Month at Yorkton Public Library. 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), Mondays till March 18, Thursdays till March 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Tues., Feb. 12, YPL Annual General Meeting @ 6:30. Regular meeting of YPL trustees to follow. Wed., Feb. 13 @ 7 p.m. Parkland Writers Alliance meeting. Interested folks always welcome. We all have a story to tell! Sun., Feb. 17, 2 - 4 p.m. Make Time for Marking Time! Get to know the colourful exhibition @ community pARTners gallery & enjoy a hot beverage. Guaranteed to warm a wintery afternoon! Wed., Feb. 20 @ 7 p.m. New to the e-scene? E-reader & E-book Workshop. Bring your e-reader, tablet or laptop & learn to download & use e-books. If you have a e-reader and laptop bring both to install software. (Library e-books work with Kobo, Nook, iPad, Sony Reader, but not Kindle). Wed., Feb. 27, Storyteller Vera Tourangeau brings aboriginal legends to life! Tales for students (grade 4 & up) and general public; 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. The "REAL" Film Club - REAL PEOPLE Norm CBC docudrama & dynamic discussion with Elwyn Vermette. 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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Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society Regular Meeting Sun., Feb. 17, 2:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum in conjunction with "Heritage Day" at the Museum. Everyone is welcome! New members always welcome! For more information call Dave at 783-1093 or Glenn at 782-7969.
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New Horizons Senior Citizens General Meeting - Tues., Feb. 12, New Horizons Hall, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, 2:00 p.m. 2013 Membership are now due, must be purchased before annual meeting March 5, can be purchased at this general meeting. Only those 50 years of age and older are eligible to vote. For advance purchases contact Verna Dobko 306-782-6134.
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Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club is hosting it's 3rd annual night "Lamplighter Loppet" Sat., Feb. 16 at Good Spirit Prov. Park. The Lamplighter Loppet is a night ski and all skiers must wear a headlantern while out on the trails. Start time is 6:30 p.m. from the Good Spirit Rec Hall. All participants must register before 6:00 p.m. Refreshments and a hot meal will be provided to all, on their return to the hall. Door prizes and awards will be handed out. For more info contact Anne Stupak at 783-6617 or email [email protected]. Or check out the website at http://goodspiritski.blogspot.ca.
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Heritage Day - Celebration of heritage day and its theme as proclaimed by the Heritage Canada Foundation. Feb. 17, 2:00 p.m., Western Development Museum.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Feb. 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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The Yorkton Arts Council presents their next "Stars for Saskatchewan" concert with Prairie Debut presents "Wolak and Donnelly", Tues., Feb. 19 at 8:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. What an amazing duo! Chris Donnelly represents a new generation of jazz pianists, dedicated to creating programs that are engaging, entertaining, and educating! Clarinetist Kornel Wolak has been highly praised for his glorious tone, precise technical control, and exciting musical imagination! Chris and Kornel will captivate the audience with their incredible energy and musicality! Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop, or at the door. It's another great "Stars for Saskatchewan" concert!
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Yorkton Youth Chess Tournament - Are you a kid between the ages of 5 and 18? Do you like to play chess? If so come out and join us for a fun tournament on Sun., Feb. 24, MC Knoll School, 387 Darlington St. E. Yorkton. Please pre-register by 8:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23. To pre-register contact Lauri Lintott at [email protected] or 306-924-5881 (evenings). Sponsored by Saskatchewan Scholastic Chess Association (SSCA).
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is included. Time: dance starts at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music by: Feb. 15 - Memory Lane - Valentine Dance; Feb. 22 - Ed Hicki. Contact Peter at 306-782-1846.
