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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER The Cecilian Singers of Saskatoon, an adult, mixed voice choir of about 30 singers welcomes new members. Visit www.ceciliansingers.ca for more information and contact links.
SEPTEMBER 21 Rick Fines is a Canadian who delivers warm-hearted blues, juke-joint folk with a signature vocal style and guitar artistry. He’s a performer with Maple Blues award credentials. 9 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $18 and $23
SEPTEMBER 22 Trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson launched a project, Carn Davidson 9, which features seven horns aided by drums and bass. The chamber jazz ensemble allows its two leaders to score with original compositions. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $25 and $35.
SEPTEMBER 30 The Saskatoon Brass Band and The Bridge City Brass Band will be holding an open rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th St East). Brass players of all ages are invited to attend the open rehearsal to experience the brass band sound. Saskatoon Brass Band and Bridge City Brass Band will play a free public concert at 3:30 following the rehearsal.
Westminster United Church Social Hall (505 10th St. East). Free and open to the public. ***** The Saskatoon Scottish Country Dancers invites you to join them for a free evening of ceilidh dancing. This is a beginner-friendly event. No partner or experience is required. All dances will be walked and talked. Refreshments will be provided. 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Hall (1406 Eighth Ave. North). For more information, email saskatoon@rscdssask.org or call 306 664-7049.
SEPTEMBER 28-29 The Canadian Prairie Lily Society is holding its annual fall lily bulb sale at the Lawson Heights Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Items for sale: 1. A wide variety of lily bulbs suitable for growing in prairie gardens. 2. “Let’s Grow Lilies”: An Illustrated handbook of Lily Culture. It is a great book for beginners and those familiar with growing lilies. The funds raised through the bulb sale are used to provide a scholarship to a student studying horticulture at the University of Saskatchewan and a bursary for a student studying horticulture at the Olds College of Agriculture in Olds, Alberta. For more information regarding the Canadian Prairie Lily Society, visit www.prairielily.ca.
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New Collaborations: Renowned violinist Véronique Mathieu, the newly appointed holder of the University of SasOCTOBER 26 katchewan College of Arts and Science’s David L. Kaplan An Evening with Keith Boldt, 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Manor. Chair in Music, gives her debut Saskatoon performance. In his first public appearance since returning from the She is joined by fellow Department of Music faculty and opera and concert stages of Europe, Keith (tenor) will per- members of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 form some of his operatic favourites with Merel Kriegsman p.m. Convocation Hall, Peter MacKinnon Building, 107 (soprano) and accompanied by Kathleen Lohrenz Gable Administration Pl., U of S. Free and open to the public. in support of the Bethany Manor Personal Care Campaign. SEPTEMBER 29 $75/Ticket, ($50 charitable receipt provided). Tickets Prairie Paladin Medieval Market and Faire, hosted by the available at Bethany Manor (110 La Ronge Road) or by Museum of Antiquities at the University of Saskatchewan. phone: (306-242-9019) during office hours. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a trip back to the Middle Ages as the U of S Bowl is transformed into a medieval marketplace, where various groups from around Saskatoon will showcase their medieval skills and wares. Aside from the SEPTEMBER 19 market, there will be fighting demos, photo ops, gallery 7 Nights of Historical Villainy September lecture: A tours, interactive workshops, medieval music and dance, 16th-Century German Duchess of Pure Evil by Courtnay crafts and children’s activities. A day of historical fun for Konshuh. University of Saskatchewan historians examine the whole family. Free and open to the public. villains throughout history in this monthly lecture series ***** at the Hose and Hydrant. Questions and discussion Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation’s 2018 Hip Hip Hooray! are encouraged at each talk. 6 p.m. Hose and Hydrant Fun Walk, taking place at The Bentley Retirement Residence Brewing Company (612 11th St. East). Free and open to (1622B Acadia Drive). Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; the walk the public. starts at 10 a.m. Every donation received will help raise SEPTEMBER 20 much needed funds and heighten awareness of our vital The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association is programs and services. For more information, visit www. proud to honour graduates who have excelled in their hiphiphooraylive.org or call (800) 461-3639, x224. respective fields and enhanced their communities at the ***** 2018 Usask Alumni Achievement Awards. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friends of the Saskatoon Public Library used book sale Delta Bessborough Hotel. Tickets available at alumni. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Frances Morrison Library usask.ca. (lower level). There is a wide range of books, as well as ***** magazines, DVDs and hundreds of CDs. Saskatoon Nature Society Monthly Speakers Series. 7:30 ***** p.m. at the Room 106 of the Biology Building at the U of Etsy Made in Canada returns to Saskatoon for its fifth S. This month’s speaker is Dr. Gary Wobeser. Everyone annual one-day marketplace on at Station 20 West (1120 is welcome to attend and it is free of charge. For more 20th St. West) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saskatoon joins the information on the nature society, visit www.saskatoonnational grassroots initiative as it celebrates local makers naturesociety.sk.ca. in 37 communities across Canada, showcasing the best in ***** unique and creative goods. Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Clubs. Free programs and SEPTEMBER 30 refreshments for seniors living city wide. Program: Country Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens Parish is hosting its annual Turkey Fever with Forever … motion/Western Trivia. Supper in its wheelchair-accessible parish hall located at Mayfair United Church (902 33rd Street West). 1:30 p.m. 1007 Windsor Street. There will be two sittings: 4:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. and 6:15 p.m. For tickets, call Muriel at 306-665-9103 Visit www.scoa.ca or phone 306-652-2255 for more or 306-280-4219. Reserve early as tickets are limited. An information. adult ticket is $17 and a child’s ticket (6-12 years) is $7. SEPTEMBER 21 By donation for children under 5. The World of Animation, presented by Darwyn Peachey and Byron Bashforth of Pixar Animation Studios. In this public presentation, catch a glimpse of the inner workings of the animation industry through the careers of two University of Saskatchewan Department of Computer Science EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY alumni and see what it takes to animate a Hollywood box- Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. A new season of dancing begins Oct. 9. Dancing will be held at Sunnyside Adventist office hit. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Neatby-Timlin Theatre Centre (2200 St. Henry Avenue). Starting time is 7:30 each (Room 241, Arts Building), U of S. night. Membership fees are $50 for the season or $5 per SEPTEMBER 22 person per dance. Beginner instruction and easier dances Cretaceous Amber: Glimpses of Terrestrial Ecosystems will be done in the first half hour. For more information, During the “Age of Dinosaurs.” A talk by Ryan McKellar call Marvin and Linda Brose at 306-280-2170. of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, held as part of the FRIDAYS 2018 Canadian Paleontology Conference. 4:30 p.m. 106 Biology Building, 112 Science Pl., University of Saskatch- Choreographed Ballroom - New Dancers Class. Karousels Dance Club. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Albert Comm. Centre (610 ewan. Free and open to the public. Clarence Ave. South/ south door, second floor.) Begins ***** Oliver Lodge Auxiliary tea and bake sale from 2 p.m. to 4 Sept. 14, 21, 28 and then progresses. Waltz, Two Step, etc. p.m. at Oliver Lodge (Bethel United Lounge). The address For more information, call Dorothy at 306-664-2775. is 1405 Faulkner Crescent. Proceeds will fund special SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAY equipment and events to enhance the quality of life for SASKATOON KETO CLUB for people following or conresidents. sidering a LCHF/Keto lifestyle for Body Building/Weight SEPTEMBER 26 Management/Reversing: Auto Immune Illnesses ,Diabetes, Cancer or any other reason are invited to join our meetLiterature Matters: The Funny Thing About Fun Home: ings to learn, share ideas, support or get support. There is Art and Truth in Alison Bechdel’s Comic Memoir. In this no cost to attend. For more info, call Carol at 306-280series of community talks, members of the Department of English explore diverse literary topics. 7:30 p.m. Grace 2160 or email cadithompson@hotmail.com.
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The Saskatoon Police Service Cultural Resources Unit will be hosting its eighth annual Race Against Racism on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. in Victoria Park. This year the fun run/walk/stroller roll will have three distances: 10 km, 5 km and 2.5 km, and will again feature the free Cultural World Expo. Proceeds from registration fees will be shared among the five settlement agencies in Saskatoon. Participants are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to “Cram the Cruiser” in support of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. To register, go to www.picatic.com/RaceAgainstRacismYXE. Onsite registration will be available on race day from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event will start and end in Victoria Park (near the boathouse).
ONE CANADA: DIEFENBAKER’S VISION An exhibit curated by the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. The Canadian Bill of Rights, gender equality and his focus on northern development and sovereignty were just a few initiatives that formed the Right Honourable John Diefenbaker’s vision for a united Canada. Join us to learn how his efforts remain as pressing and relevant today, as ever. Free admission | www.usask.ca/diefenbaker
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SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETINGS The following schools are holding their annual meeting to elect their School Community Council for the 2018-2019 school year: Aden Bowman September 18 at 7:00 pm – LRC Alvin Buckwold September 19 at 6:30 pm – LRS Bedford Road September 25 at 7:00 pm – LRC Brevoort Park September 19 at 6:30 pm – LRC Brunskill September 18 at 6:00 pm – LRC Caswell September 18 at 7:00 pm – LRC Centennial October 3 at 8:00 pm – LRC City Park September 17 at 6:15 pm – Commons Area Colette Bourgonje September 18 at 7:00 pm – Parent Room College Park October 3 at 6:00 pm – LRC Confederation Park October 1 at 6:30 pm – LRC Dr. John G. Egnatoff September 20 at 7:00 pm – LRC Ernest Lindner September 19 at 6:30 pm – Upstairs Foyer Fairhaven September 17 at 7:00 pm – LRC Forest Grove September 24 at 6:30 pm – LRC Greystone Heights September 26 at 6:30 pm – LRC Holliston September 18 at 7:00 pm – LRC John Dolan October 2 at 6:30 pm – Staff Room John Lake September 25 at 7:00 pm – LRC King George September 24 at 5:00 pm – LRC Lakeridge September 17 at 6:30 pm – LRC Lakeview September 25 at 6:30 pm – LRC Marion M Graham September 17 at 7:00 pm – LRC Montgomery September 24 at 6:00 pm Mount Royal September 24 at 5:30 pm – Innovation Station Pleasant Hill October 4 at 9:30 am – Community Room River Heights September 18 at 6:30 pm – LRC Silverspring September 17 at 7:00 pm – LRC Sylvia Fedoruk September 24 at 6:30 pm – Room 115 Tommy Douglas September 18 at 6:30 pm – LRC Victoria September 19 at 7:00 pm – LRC Walter Murray September 18 at 7:00 pm – LRC Westmount September 18 at 6:30 pm – LRC W.P. Bate September 17 at 12:00 pm – LRC For more information on School Community Councils and member eligibility, please visit saskatoonpublicschools.ca (refer to Board Policy 17: School Community Councils and Administrative Procedure 110: School Community Councils).
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