Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their 鈥淔ruit, Flower and Vegetable Show鈥� on Tues., Aug. 11, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at St. Gerard鈥檚 Parish Complex. 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton. Come and see a beautiful array of the bounty of the season! Lovely displays and exhibits! Your admission includes coffee and dainties. Everyone is welcome!
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Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors.聽 Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior聽 and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email [email protected]
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A summer kids鈥� event called Everest VBS will be hosted at Knox Presbyterian Church from Mon., July 27 to Fri., July 31. At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God鈥檚 mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures. Everest is for kids ages 5 to 12 and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday. To register, call Jackie at 306-621-4589.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch included with admission. Music by: Memory Lane, July 17; The Zayshleys, July 24; Ed Hicki, July 31. Contact Peter 306-782-1846.
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Join us at Yorkton Public Library all summer long for fun children鈥檚 programs. Activity days (July 6 - Aug. 25) Mondays - ages 10-12, Tuesdays - ages 6-9, 2-3:30 p.m. Must pre-register in person. Spaces are limited. Movie Wednesdays till Aug. 26 at 2:00 p.m. Free popcorn & juice. Everyone welcome! Storycrafts (July 9 鈥� Aug. 27). Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. Open to ages 3-7 years. Game days (July 3 - Aug. 21) Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Join us for some fun board games! Everyone welcome!
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The York Lake Morning Ladies Club 9 holes at 9:00 a.m. on Monday and Fun Golf at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. This will continue through till mid September. Come and join us as we鈥檇 love to get to know you. 聽
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Interested in finding a new outdoor activity? Want to be involved in a low cost, fun sport? Then come out to Patrick Park Disc Golf Course every Tuesday evening from May 5 through until September. This will be an evening gathering of players of all skill levels and ages to learn about disc golf, meet other players, trade discs and most of all have fun. Interested participants can show up any time after 7 p.m. and join in for some fun clanging a few chains. For further information search out 鈥楧isc Golf Courses of the Parkland鈥� on Facebook, and stay tuned for more information on upcoming night disc golf events (yes play in the moonlight), and competitive tournaments.
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Canadian Blood Services - Volunteer today. Because of you, lives can be saved. When you donate your time to Canada鈥檚 blood system, you are helping to save lives. You can become a community educator, donor ambassador or blood donor recruitment expert. You can make a difference by: 鈥� Volunteering your skills and experiences in our clinics by becoming involved with donor support through our donor ambassador role or hospitality role 鈥� Volunteering in your community by speaking to the public about the need for blood, recruiting new donors and promoting upcoming blood donor clinics. We鈥檒l provide the training 鈥� You provide the time. For more information contact: Marilyn Chambers, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources 306-347-1646, [email protected]
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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline庐 drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: Rock FM Radio, 395 Riverview Rd., SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline庐 drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.
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The Yorkton Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yorkton Hospital. We promote early detection and speedy recovery. For more info call 306-782-5748.
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Gen. Alexander Ross branch, Royal Canadian Legion, is alive and well. Come out and meet our 2015 executive. They are making plans to revitalize our branch, but they need your help. Meetings on last Wednesday of the month. Gunners lounge open weekdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. New members and guests of members welcome in the lounge. Darts Monday 7 p.m., Cribbage Saturdays at 1 p.m. Also pool and shuffleboard available. Beef on a bun on Fridays at 5 p.m. Meat draws Fridays and Saturdays at 5 p.m.
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Crossroads is a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held 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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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton - COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-621-7361 (day) or 306-782-3197 (after 6 p.m.) or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Is someone鈥檚 drinking bothering you? Has alcohol affected your life negatively? If so, Alateen may be for you! Alateen is an organization devoted to teenagers who know someone with the disease of alcoholism. Talk, listen, get better. Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. www.al-anon.alateen.org/members
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Come join the fun!聽 Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306-782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club meets weekly on Wednesday evening 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: Delores Moskal 306-620-8424 and Keith Diduch 306-621-8700.
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New Horizons Card Social - 78 1st Ave. N. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Bingo card game, pool, shuffleboard & darts. Light lunch included. $3.00 per person. Contact Ethel at 782-1621.
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鈥淲hoever said don鈥檛 run from your problems never had to face a bully.鈥� Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-668-6868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca
