The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wed., Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. This is “Member Participation Night” with helpful garden tips and advice from members. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome!
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The Yorkton Antique Auto Association presents “Last Chance” Antique/Collectible Flea Market and Automobile Swap Meet - Fri. and Sat., Oct. 14 and 15, St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, 240 Wellington Ave., Yorkton. Doors open Fri., 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. General admission $3. For info call or text: Jim 306-620-7928, Harvey 306-782-1689. Proceeds to charities in the Parkland area.
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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Oct. 12, 2:00 p.m., Yorkton & District Nursing Home Small Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more info contact YRHC Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.
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Willowbrook Community Centre Fall Supper - Sat., Oct. 15, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., Willowbrook Community Centre. Children under 6 free.
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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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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 - Great Night of Dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Peter & White Sand Band, Oct. 7, 2016; Ron & Sandra Rudoski, Oct. 14; Memory Lane, Oct. 21. Admission: $9.00. New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, SK. Contact person: Peter-306-782-1846.
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New Horizons Friday Nigth Dance. Great Night of Dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Halloween Dance, Fri., Oct. 28, 2016. Masquerade Dance.Music by: Old Country Lads. Admission: $10.00. 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 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 Wed. 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 Wed. 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 Tues. 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: 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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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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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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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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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
