The Canadian Federation of University Women/Yorkton will hold their spring Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op Grocery store 30 Argyle St Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 from 9:30-5:30. We will accept gently used books (no encyclopedias or Readers Digest please), CD’s, DVD’s, board games, and puzzles. Proceeds go to our local scholarship fund.
Close Cuts for Cancer
The 18th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will be held on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Parkland Mall. Interested participants or volunteers may get more information by phoning 306-783-2637 or emailing [email protected]. (There are also a number of secondary events on our Facebook page as well).
Wiggly Field
Grand Opening Sunday, June 7! 10 a.m. Dog Walk Registration, 10:30 a.m. Dog Walk, Hot Dog Sale starts at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dog Park Safety and Etiquette Orientation right after walk is complete.
11:30 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony with Mayor Bob Maloney! Raffle tickets for many great prizes will be sold throughout the day and draw will be made at 1:30 p.m.! Prizes also for the 3 highest pledge collectors. Pledge forms and more details available at Fins, Feathers and Fur Pets and Supplies 306-782-7387
The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Friday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices! One day sale only! Everyone is welcome!
New Horizons Friday Night Dances
78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK
Great night of dancing
Every Friday.
Everyone is welcome.
Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: $8.00
Lunch Included
Music by: Old Country Lads May 29
For more information contact Peter at 306-782-1846.
The Great Plains
“Plain Folk Making
Great Music”
Darrel & Saskia
Song of the Prairies
Presented at: New Horizons Seniors Hall
Thursday, June 18 7:00 p.m.
Advance Tickets $12/person.
For tickets, all Vi at 306-782-7218 or Peter at 306-783-6109.
Also available at the Friday night dances.
Tickets at the door $15. Fabulous Canadian Music with Folk Country Celtic and Bluegrass Flavors.
Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
Yorkton Public Library Programs:
Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4
Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4
For more information or to register please call 306-783-3523
The Yorkton Legion Track Club
The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older.
Coaches also needed.
To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at [email protected] or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
Tot Spot
Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon.
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m.
Free to participate!
The Caring Closet
Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories
Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes.
Donations are accepted.
Fittings are done by appointment.
Call 306-521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570.
St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes
OHS Standard First Aid/CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available.
For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: [email protected].
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers Wanted
To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now”
Dart League
Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783.
Community Adult Band
Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room.
Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band
New members welcome!
For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (days) 782-4182 (evenings).
Parkland Right to Life Meetings
Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240.
Grief Share
The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 or Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.
Cribbage & Pool
The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch.
For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie at 783-7838.
Save the Yorkton Brick Mill
Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture.
Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org
Interested parties can call 783-0290 or 783-6211.
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club
Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721.
The Torch Club
– leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13
Call Erin at 783-2582 for details.
Singers Unite!
Yorkton Community Concert Choir
Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance)
Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details.
Calling all Bridge Players!
The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library.
Call 783-4220 for more details.
Yorkton and District United Way
• looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited [email protected].
Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting
• meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital
• promotes early detection and speedy recovery
Call 782-5748 for info.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.
Club DJ
Heritage Baptist Church
Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• for children Grades K-6
• a mid week program designed to engage local children with church
• Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more...
Call 783-7912 for details.
Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association
Horseback riding and other activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Meets Tuesdays at noon Shadow Stables.
For more information, call 782-7930 or
782-7782 or email [email protected].
Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club
• meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034.
