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Community Spotlight - Rosie and the Riveters and much more!

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- Help put Yorkton on the national scene once again, by helping send Kyle Marianchuk to the National Special Olympics Summer Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia this summer.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Help put Yorkton on the national scene once again, by helping send Kyle Marianchuk to the National Special Olympics Summer Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia this summer. A bottle and pop can drive. is being held in cooperation with the Yorkton Terriers  they will stop at your place between 6:00 and 7:30 pm this Wed, January 17. Please call or text, for pickup, Pam at 306-621-3563 or drop off at 73 Crestwood Cres. Thanks for your support.
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Rosie & the Riveters a “Stars for Saskatchewan” Concert - Yorkton Regional High School, Anne Portnuff Theatre, Sat., Jan. 20, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Rosie & the Riveters are fiercely talented and sassy dames from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who perform uplifting folk music with a 1940s flair! Ask these spirited femmes to spin a slinky melody, roll out glinting harmonies, or hammer down a swinging beat, and you can bet the answer is going to be: “We can do it!”. Their original songs feature sophisticated harmonies, body percussion, scintillating dance moves, humour, and just enough ooh-la-la to keep your toes tapping long after the show is over. Tickets: Welcome Home Gift Shop, 113 Smith St. E & Ticketpro.ca. Contact information: Yorkton Arts Council yorktonartscouncil@sasktel.net, 306-783-8722  yorktonarts.ca
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Join us at Yorkton Public Library Fri., Jan. 31 at 2:00 p.m. for Cars 3. Popcorn & juice provided.
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Yorkton Public Library Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 Years, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Mondays or Thursdays  Jan. 22 – March 15. Call 783-3523 to register.
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Join us at Yorkton Public Library for some fun in celebration of Family Literacy Day! We will be playing a life sized game of Candyland. Fri., Jan. 26. Preschoolers 10:30 a.m. School Age 3:45 p.m.
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Under the Covers Rainbow Meet & Greet - 30 Betts Ave., Fri., Jan. 19. Socialize, mingle, meet new people. All 18+ welcome. 7 - 9 p.m.
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Experience a wee bit of Scotland in Saskatchewan. Yorkton & District Scottish Society proudly presents the 40th Annual Burns Supper. Join us for an evening of pipes and drums, Highland & Scottish Country dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner featuring neeps, tatties and hearty roast beef prepared by Parkland Catering, along with the best Haggis in town! Sat., Jan. 27 at the Convention Place, Gallagher Center, Yorkton. Advance tickets only. For info and tickets, please call 306-782-5000, 306-783-6741 or 306-782-1312.
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Star Wars Gala - Fri., May 4, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Cultural Center, Yorkton. Children 10 & under $20, adults $50. This event is raising money to send our local scout groups to the World Jamboree in 2019 and the Pacific Jamboree also in 2019. If you are a Star Wars fan, this is a must attend event.
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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m.  First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or Call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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Attention duplicate bridge players:  come join the Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club for an afternoon of fun.  We meet every Wednesday afternoon at the Yorkton public library at 1:00 PM. We will be starting the season on September 6th - end of May 2018. All bridge players are welcome and encouraged to come and join us.  For more information please call 306-782-1689 or 306-890-0417.  
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Tune in each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on Access Channel 7 to hear Pastor George Lewis. Sponsored by Yorkton Immanuel Baptist Church.
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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage and Pool Players Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., lower level at St. Gerard’s Church east entrance off 4th Ave. N. Light lunch w/coffee/tea. Non-denominational club. Contact Joan at 306-783-6042.
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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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Join us at the Yorkton Public Library for Crib every Friday 1 p.m. Back door entrance please. Everyone welcome.
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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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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress.com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday 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 306-783-7042 or 306-783-3564 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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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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Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands: Concert Band & Jazz Big Band. New members welcome. Contact Larry Pearen 306-782-4182 for more info.
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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.