QUILTS! - March 6 to April 21, 2011. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is pleased to present Connections, an exhibition of art quilts by three Edmonton area quilters. Connections features 36 pieces, including contemporary art quilts, framed assemblages, mixed media, soft sculpture, interactive and three-dimensional pieces.
ROAD2LIGHT - New photography by Taisha Rudoski, March 6 to April 29, 2011. Road2Light is a series of photographs taken with a Blackberry cellphone, featuring portraits of people, landscapes and luscious fruit. Vivid colours and a unique perspective on her world bring the photographs to life.
Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, 49 Smith St. E Yorkton, SK, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Admission is always free!
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Easter Break Kids Convention - April 25 to 29, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to NOON; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (lunch hour will be supervised if required) Gloria Hayden Community Centre, Ages 6 - 12. Fun, games, sports, arts & crafts. Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration ONLY. Maximum 25 children. For more information or to register call 786-1776.
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The Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their next monthly meeting on Apr. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland Regional College. Ms. L. Stamatinos, Director of Therapies, will be our guest speaker. For more info call Elsie @ 783-4862. Logon to www.cfuw.org to learn more about this organization.
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York Colony Quilters Guild Quilt Show "From Pieces to Masterpieces" - April 29 and 30, 2011, Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Mary's Cultural Center, 240 Wellington Ave., Yorkton Sk. Admission charged at the door. Check out the vendors, demos, quilt raffle and door prizes Banquet Friday, April 29, Legion Hall, advance tickets only, call 783 9819.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Bus Trip to Regina (Dutch Growers and Regina Floral Conservatory) - Sat., Apr. 30. There are a few seats available on the bus. If you would like to join us please call Liz at 782-2830.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting - Wed., Apr. 20, 7:00 p.m., Sunshine Room, SIGN, North St., Yorkton. Special guest: Robert Vallaster speaking on "Growing & Using Herbs for Natural Healing". Everyone is welcome.
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The New Horizons "Friday Night Dance", 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. Apr. 22 - No dance; Apr. 29 - Music by "The Ron Rudoski Band". Starts 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Lunch included. Contact Tom 306-782-3881.
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The Bereaved Parents of Yorkton, a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. at the SIGN Building at 83 North Street, Yorkton. We will be hold general sharing sessions and discussing chapters from the book "Surviving the Loss of a Child - Support for Grieving Parents" by Elizabeth B Brown. For further information, please contact either Rosanna Bilokreli at 783-8386 or Leone Ottenbreit at 783-2637 or email [email protected].
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Public Skating @ the Kinsmen Arena Sunday Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Pre-School & Seniors Skate, Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information call 786-1750.
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Second Alanon Meeting in Yorkton - Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr. All are welcome.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Drop-in Sports Programs. Basketball Monday Nights 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Badminton Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Ladies Floor Hockey Wednesday Nights 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call 786-1776.
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Are you watching? "Words from the Bishop" with host Bishop Yaroslaw on cable 7 Access Communications, Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A local community TV program that is interesting, conversational and addictive. Are you available to be a guest on the show? Share your story and be involved in the community. For info call Bishop Yaroslaw at 783-4498/641-6698.
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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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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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The Yorkton Public Library is at their temporary location in the Parkland Mall (Patrons can access the library from inside the Mall. Due to budget constraints, new Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Please return all items to the temporary location. For more information please call the Yorkton Public Library at 783-3523.
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Do you require assistance as a result of the July 1st flooding? The Red Cross is here to help you. They will focus on meeting your needs in ways that might not be available through other recovery programs or your insurance. Call locally at 620-8957 to book an appointment to suite your schedule or visit the Red Cross Recovery Centre, 89 Broadway St. E. (across the street from Robin's Donuts), Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Do you enjoy archery shooting? Join the Broken Arrow Archery Club. For youth and adult times and details, contact Mike at 621-1788.
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Community Jam for Youth (age 12 and over), Sign on Broadway - Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Music Equipment Provided. FREE of charge. For more information call 786-0520.
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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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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: Faye Andrusiak - 782-2994 or Joanne McCready - 783-3034.
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Parents Talking to Parents about things that really matter. Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30, SIGN on Broadway (Tom Seeley Room), 345 Broadway St. W. Yorkton. For more info contact Shelley Kaspick 782-1205 or Deb Ward 621-9771.
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