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Fall Supper - Grace Presbyterian Church

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- Fall Outreach Supper at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton - Sun., Oct. 23. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper to follow. Admission: freewill offering.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.

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Fall Outreach Supper at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton - Sun., Oct. 23. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper to follow. Admission: freewill offering.

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Fall Supper - Grace Presbyterian Church (formerly Knox and Dunleath), 66 Park St., Yorkton - by the water tower. Wed., Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5 & under free.

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The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS) invites you to their Open House on Fri., Sept. 30 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The library is located at 110 – 1514 - 11th Avenue in Regina. Get a taste of genealogy, see their collection, and ask questions of a certified genealogist or the staff. The SGS will also be hosting a two-day Beginner Genealogy Workshop On Sat., Oct. 1 from 1 till 4 p.m. and on Sun., Oct. 2 from 1 till 4:00 p.m. at 110 – 1514 - 11th Avenue, Regina (NW corner of 11th Avenue and St. John Street). This workshop will focus on the basics of getting started and finding sources. It’s also a good refresher to recharge basic family history research skills.  Please note that there is no registration fee, however pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call 306-780-9207 to register. Participants are encouraged to bring along any family history research they have done to date.

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The Yorkton branch of the SGS will hold their next meeting on Tues., Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Everyone is welcome.

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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: Memory Lane, Fri., Sept. 30. Admission: $9.00. Contact person: Peter - 306-782-1846.

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Barry Whitta - Landscapes, Community pARTners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library, 93 Broadway Street West. Barry Whitta is a Yorkton artist whose painting expresses his observation of landscapes, old homesteads and wildlife. His exhibition, “Landscapes”, runs from Aug. 26 – Oct. 25, 2016. Yorkton Arts Council 306-783-8722, yorktonartscouncil@sasktel.net, yorktonarts.ca

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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 sally.s@sasktel.net or 306-782-2277 for further information and supply list.

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. 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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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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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol Knoll 306-782-5755, Dan Bodowich 306-783-2578. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 1st Wednesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.

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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 yorkton_boardgamers_guild@hotmail.com.

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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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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” 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® 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® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.

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