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Aglow International Breakfast with special guest speaker Vera C. Tourangeau-Peepeekisis First Nation

Spring Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., April 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering. --- New Horizons Senior Centre - There will be No Dance Good Friday, April 3, 2015 At New Horizons.

Spring Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., April 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. Mark Orthodox Church Basement, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Admission: freewill offering.

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New Horizons Senior Centre - There will be No Dance Good Friday, April 3, 2015 At New Horizons. Next dance April 10. Music by: Memory Lane.

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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tues., April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Guest Speaker Gerald Moriarty will be talking about using the Information Services website for genealogy searches. Everyone is welcome!

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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wed., April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Topic will be Community Gardens.  Everyone is welcome!

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The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) along with its member Arts Councils are proud to present The Barra MacNeils. The performances are part of the 2014/2015 Stars for Saskatchewan series. As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. www.barramacneils.com. They will be performing on Wed., April 8, at the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School at 7:30 p.m.

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Aglow International Breakfast with special guest speaker Vera C. Tourangeau-Peepeekisis First Nation. Sat., March 28 at 10:30 a.m., Melrose Place, 516 Broadway St., Yorkton. Vera Tourangeau is a motivational speaker, mother, grandmother, wife, educator, consultant and author. For more info call Alic at 306-783-4844.

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Student Benefit Hockey Game is scheduled for Wed., April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Farrell Agencies Arena. Students from Sacred Heart and the Yorkton Regional will be playing for hockey supremacy over their old and brittle teachers. This year’s beneficiary is 5 year old Cooper Syzsky. Cooper suffers from scoliosis which is further complicated by an intramedullary lipoma (a growth in his spinal column) which causes his spine to bend and twist. The scoliosis and lipoma have affected his ability to walk as well as his breathing. Cooper has to travel to Edmonton for continued surgery to treat and alleviate his conditions. Along with the game you will also enjoy I.P. hockey and the Great Elementary Schools shootout during the intermission.

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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wed., March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Special guest speaker will be Frank Woloschuk talking about the “Secrets To Large Container Planting” and what’s new for 2015. Everyone is welcome!

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Community Futures Ventures is pleased to present a “1 Day Workplace Wellness Conference” Tues., March 31, 2015, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Key Note Speaker — Charmaine Hammond — a leading expert on building resilient and inspired teams. This conference is open to the public, business community, entrepreneurs and service providers. Right now, we are trying to gauge interest in this conference as the number of guests in attendance will help us determine the location where its held. Please respond to info@cfventures.net or by calling our office at 306-782-0255. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Local reporter, Devin Wilger, documents a photographic odyssey in Outside The Box, our current exhibition at community pARTners gallery. Hitch a visual ride along his 6000 km voyage of discovery across America! Wilger’s first solo exhibition is waiting for you to explore until the end of March, during regular hours at Yorkton Public Library.  

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Rail City Industries Inc. presents New York New York - Sat., April 11, Painted Hand Casino, Parkland Room, Yorkton, SK. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at Vintage Vault - Yorkton, Pharmasave, Rail City Industries Inc. and Carmen’s Elegance in Flowers - Melville.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women Inc invites the public to attend a presentation on “Going Green” on Tues., March 31, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Room 122 at Parkland College. Speaker Brian Bueckert will discuss the option of “Going Green” through the use of geo thermal heating and the use of solar panels. Mr. Bueckert will discuss what is involved, why he decided to go green, the challenges and the benefits.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance - 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Admission includes lunch. Music by: Ron & Sandra Rudoski, March 27. Contact Peter: 306-782-1846..

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Donate blood. Save a life today. Yorkton Blood Donor Clinic - Mon., April 13, 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 46 appointments still open. Will you help? Make some time to make a difference! Book your appointment: www.blood.ca 1-888-236-6283.  

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Creative Entrepreneurship Meeting. Hosted by The City of Yorkton and Parkland Valley Sport Recreation and Culture. Sat., March 28, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn how to turn your creative passion (art, photography, writing, music etc) into a profession. Many provincial cultural organizations will be on hand to help you get the information you need, and funding that may be available to you or your organization. Pre-register by March 20 by emailing your name, city and creative interest to: Kelly at yorktonculture@gmail.com

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Notice of Annual General Meeting of New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc., 78 - 1st. Ave. North - Fri., March 27. 2015 - 1:00 p.m. Annual Reports, Financial Statement Review, Appointment of Auditors, Election of Board Directors, Refreshments and Social. 2015 Membership must be purchased. No later than 5:00 p.m. Thurs., March 26.

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Canadian Blood Services - Volunteer today. Because of you, lives can be saved. When you donate your time to Canada’s 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: • Volunteering your skills and experiences in our clinics by becoming involved with donor support through our donor ambassador role or hospitality role • Volunteering in your community by speaking to the public about the need for blood, recruiting new donors and promoting upcoming blood donor clinics. We’ll provide the training – You provide the time. For more information contact: Marilyn Chambers, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources 306-347-1646, marilyn.chambers@blood.ca

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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.