The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Every one is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Elmer & Charlie, Fri., Sept. 2, 2016; Old Country Lads, Fri., Sept. 9; Gerry鈥檚 Boys, Fri., Sept. 16; The Zayshleys, Fri., Sept. 23; Memory Lane, Fri., Sept. 30. Admission: $9.00. Contact person: Peter - 306-782-1846.
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Yorkton Crossing Retirement Community is hosting a Dementia Support Group Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 31.
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100th Anniversary Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church - Sun., Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m. CCST, Sheho Farms - Kozakewich Church, 7 miles south of Sheho, 6 miles west, 2 miles south.
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It鈥檚 the sale you wait for! The St. Gerard鈥檚 CWL Annual Garage Sale, Thurs., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. till noon, at the St. Gerard鈥檚 Parish Complex, 125 3rd Ave. North, Yorkton. Treasures for everyone!聽 Coffee and Pie special all day! Everyone is welcome!
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New Summer Exhibitions! Paula Cooley: MIX, July 10 to Sept. 2, 2016. Mixed media sculpture by Saskatoon artist Paula Cooley reflects her passion for ocean waves and forms of nature. On closer inspection, you can see Cooley is also interested in the menacing aspects of shape and form, giving her work greater depth behind the smooth shiny surfaces. Shannon Yashcheshen: PORTRAY, July 17 to Sept. 2, 2016. The work for Shannon鈥檚 exhibition is here and we鈥檙e experimenting with different configurations. Each time you visit you will see how the selections are evolving, until the final exhibition is complete. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission is always free.
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The York Colony Quilters Guild is offering a series of Beginner Quilting Classes. Classes will be held in late Sept. Cost is $50 for three evening classes. This is a chance to jump start learning basic quilting with a knowledgeable instructor in a relaxed environment. If interested, contact Sally at [email protected] or 306-782-2277 for further information and supply list.
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The York Colony Quilter鈥檚 Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 14, 2016 at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.
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York Lake Golf & Country Ladies Club is looking for new and existing members to golf in their Fun Golf every Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a beautiful 9 hole golf course and we welcome all ages as well as any inexperienced golfers.
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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.
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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.
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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society holds their regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend!
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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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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, othello, checkers, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gatherings to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 306-782-1783 or email [email protected].
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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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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
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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 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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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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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.
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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a project-based youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.
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Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. 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 306-261-6602 or email [email protected]
