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PUB NIGHT AT THE GUILD HALL

The local theatre society is presenting The Weir until Nov. 15

The Weir, a play written by Conor McPherson, ﬁrst premiered in London, England, in 1997. Taking place in a rural Irish pub, it centres around a stranger disrupting the usual goings-on of the barﬂies, upstaging their ghoststory-sharing session with a much darker, more real tale that unsettles the listeners. This fall, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 15, the Guild Hall will be presenting an all-local production of the play.

“The writing is truly incredible,” says Brian Fidler, the Guild Hall’s artistic director. “It’s just so well-crafted and the storytelling is just so on point.”

For Yukon audiences, in particular, Fidler thinks the play can feel familiar and relatable. “We are a small town, even though we have many amenities,” he says. “We’re a small place, and it’s really the

connection between us all that I think keeps us here, and that’s what this play is; it’s about the real connection between people, not an online, artiﬁcial connection, but when people gather in a room and really talk to each other.”

Taking place only on a single set over the course of an evening, with no scene changes, the play transports audiences to other times and places through only its dialogue, in the stories its characters tell.

“I think this play’s strength is the characters and how they are crafted,” Fidler says. “Consequently, we need to have really good actors in those roles, and really good direction, in order to keep an audience engaged with our current short-term attention spans. We have an excellent cast.”

Directed by Reid Vanier, the Guild Hall’s production of The Weir features Katie Payne, Jason Westover, Roy Neilson, Jody Woodland and James Cleary in the ﬁve character roles.

“There are no weak links,” says Fidler. “It’s a very strong, connected cast. I was up there over

the weekend, when they were doing their tech weekend where they layer in the lights and the sound with the acting, and that cast was just superconnected. They sing songs together as their warmup, and they’re playing games.

“They’ve got a dartboard … They’re fully embracing the pub aesthetic of the piece, and everyone is sort of going in and out of their Irish accents, all the time. At its core, it’s all about the acting and how those actors are connected with each other through the direction.”

Fidler says Vanier has been able to masterfully bring out the chemistry between the actors and has fostered the connection on which the play hinges, while also understanding the subtleties of the script.

“He’s an excellent director,” Fidler says of Vanier. “I just love his work.”

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PHOTO: Brian Pelchat

Manus Hopkins is a journalist and musician raised in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Roy Neilson, James Cleary and Jody Woodland

Tasked with creating the ambience of the play was lighting designer Martin Nishikawa. Fidler says the lighting work is instrumental in complementing the story and moving the plot forward.

“There is a series of monologues in the story that are just beautifully painted by the lights,” he says. “[Nishikawa] has just done a masterful job of moving those monologues forward and painting pictures up there.”

With a four-week rehearsal process for the actors to get comfortable with their roles and for the crew to prepare, the pieces are in place for the show’s nearly-threeweek runtime, and Fidler is excited to bring the performance to the stage. While the show focuses primarily on dialogue, without set and costume changes, its magic lies in its surprising complexity.

“As I mentioned, it’s masterful storytelling on so many levels,” says Fidler. “If you really enjoy good storytelling and excellent

acting and a well-crafted story, then this is the play for you. It’s very well done, and every aspect of the production is just wonderfully rendered.”

Though nothing comes to mind for Fidler as being insurmountable, as far as challenges putting together the production goes, there are always things that come up and it’s crucial to be adaptable.

“We’re always working with people’s schedules because we are a community theatre,” Fidler explains. “These are your friends and your neighbours up on the stage, and people have lives, jobs and families. We need to be ﬂexible in how we put together our rehearsal schedule so people can ﬁt this into their lives. I think that’s kind of the main obstacle that we encountered is just being mindful of people’s time and what they’re able to offer to the Guild.

“If I can say it, we give a lot back to people who perform in our shows. We really try to treat them with a lot of respect and be mindful of their time, and just give people an opportunity—just as they are giving us so much of their time and so much of their effort and their love, and just that they put into it—we have to match them and we have to do our best to match what they’re giving us.”

Fidler also gives props to set designers Rebecca Manias and Courtney Holmes for their transformation of the space into an old-time Irish pub that makes audiences feel as though they are other patrons listening in on the conversations of the characters.

“If you’ve been to a show at the Guild, you know how that space can change,” he says. “With each show, it’s like you’re walking into another world; and with this,

they’ve done that. It’s an Irish rural pub and it’s to the tee. It’s really, really charming.”

Because the show has no intermission, Fidler encourages attendees to show up early to have a drink before the performance, since the theatre’s bar will also be made over into a mock pub, complete with drinks from Yukon Brewing.

“People should come and soak up the atmosphere, get in the spirit, have a drink and enjoy the space,” he says. “The Guild is looking really good these days.”

Tickets to see The Weir are on sale now through the Yukon Arts Centre online. Visit guildhall.ca to check out the showtimes, read the full program and ﬁnd tickets. ■

The Weir runs until Nov. 15 at the Guild Hall

PHOTO: Brian Pelchat

PHOTOS: Brian Pelchat

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IN THE NIGHT WATCHES

In the night watches I will watch over you; I will neither slumber, nor sleep.

I’ll take the ﬁrst watch; you take the second, my friend.

And in the morning … oh, in the morning, still I will be watching—always waiting.

Even as the One who does not slumber nor sleep, I will watch over you; I will keep watch. Rest. Breathe. Know that you are loved.

You are seen in your innermost parts, just as you are; every hair on your head counted.

Loved as you are, deeply, in the ocean depth of your being, revealed.

How deep is this love that washes over me. How wide.

A love that crosses over, that spans heaven and Earth.

A love that reaches through the fog, that dispels the darkness, that casts down every fear.

A love that is truth. Light. That lifts you above these momentary light aﬄictions. Be still my soul.

Wait for love.

Drink deeply from the cup that satisﬁes every longing. That quenches every thirst.

Be still. Be still and know.

With every breath, with every step, in every moment—loved. Wait for it. Even as the One who has braved

the deepest ocean depths and the darkest night to bring it to you.

The One who keeps watch … who never sleeps.

Listen for his voice. It comes in a whisper, as the wind so gently moves through the trees, as they sway under its intangible presence. Listen. It is the voice of love … soft, sometimes thundering like the voice of rushing water … the voice that drowns out all other voices.

Deep. Calling out to deep. His voice. You are loved as you are, where you are. That is the voice you need to hear in the night watches.

“Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me” (Psalm 42:7, NIV).

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Josephine Holmes is the copy editor at What’s Up Yukon. She’s a prairie girl, at heart, but loves the Yukon and has been a sourdough since 1994.

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is a writer whose heart remains in the Yukon, while his feet continually carry him to places unknown.

LIFTING SPIRITS WITH CELTIC MUSIC

A “Barra” of fun is the best remedy

If the grey curtain of winter approaching brings with it a sense of melancholy, there’s a group rolling into Whitehorse offering an ancient but time-tested remedy.

“Things do get dark. We are losing the daylight and people are dealing with a lot,” says Stewart MacNeil. “This is a good show for people who want to lift their spirits.”

MacNeil is one of four siblings who make up the core of the noted Celtic band, the Barra MacNeils. The show he’s talking about is the ﬁrst of the band’s annual Christmas tour; and he says performing it in mid-November does not diminish the audiences’ enthusiasm.

“I think it is probably because it is much more than a Christmas show. There are other pieces of Gaelic music, and there are favourites that people enjoy. And we do a lot of versions.”

He says bringing variety to the music and arrangements is the result of a family that prizes versatility.

“We are primarily an acoustic band. Everyone plays multiple instruments and we are all singers. We have a full spectrum of vocals, so we can put together a lot of different sounds just from that end. It keeps it fresh for us.”

Each of the siblings play at least four instruments. Bass player Jamie Gatti, the ﬁfth member on this tour, is the exception but brings a musical palette rich in diverse styles gained through more than 30 years plucking the strings with many accomplished performers.

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Cape Breton Island, the band’s name also pays homage to their roots across the sea. Barra is an island in Scotland, the ancestral home of Clan MacNeil.

Growing up on the windswept north side of Sydney Harbour may have sheltered the family from the shifting currents of music in the Celtic homeland, yet seems an unlikely locale to produce an internationally-acclaimed musical ensemble.

Sydney Mines was once known for the copper it produced, but the last mine closed in 1975. It is now known primarily for its cold, windy, wet, snowy and very stormy winters. And the Barra MacNeils.

The group has won multiple awards and critical acclaim as a leading concert act. The Barra MacNeils have toured across North America, the Caribbean, Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere. They have released 17 recordings, pro-

This band is not deterred by cold or by grey skies

The array of talents and instruments (which include mandolin, violin, bodhran, Celtic harp, tin whistle and ﬂute, to name a few) allows the musicians to bring a high level of creativity to their craft, but the sound remains true to their Celtic roots.

“The traditional music of Cape Breton goes back a few hundred years. There was a period when people said the music on the island was more authentic than what was being played in Scotland,” MacNeil said.

It is not only the music that draws on the family’s heritage; their performances blend in dancing, storytelling and Gaelic songs, to create an immersive cultural experience.

Although the family hails from

duced television specials and are regular headliners at festivals.

“We’re very fortunate to do what we do. Next year we’ll be celebrating forty years, and as we get older, we get better at working together,” MacNeil says.

A good thing, because the group faces a rigorous schedule over the next six weeks. From the launch in Whitehorse, Nov. 12 and 13 at the Yukon Arts Centre, the cross-country tour rolls through more than 30 venues, ﬁnishing in Nova Scotia three days before Christmas.

“It’s our biggest tour this year, and everybody’s taking their vitamins now.”

Which are, of course, another ancient but time-tested way to ward off winter’s chill, but not as much fun as going to the show. ■

PHOTOS: Submitted by the Barra MacNeils

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The Barra MacNeils

FABRIC OF JOY WHERE WE LIVE

Gabrielle Dupont is an adventurous spirit who loves to travel across the territory to discover hidden treasure.

It’s the little things in life …

Many years ago, I was introduced to handkerchiefs by a good friend of mine. For me, a child of the 90s, they were a relic of the past along with corduroy pants and the wool berets of “old-fashioned people” (that is, people over 75). Point in case, my friend (the handkerchief fan) was a WW II kid who was eager to preach their usefulness. Instead of using commercial paper tissue that destroys the planet (and your wallet), “you blow your nose and then put it back in your sleeve,” he said, demonstrating, with the red cotton piece hanging off of his wrist.

Despite my strong convictions to do the right thing for the environment, I remained skeptical of handkerchiefs, thinking they were things out of Charles Dickens’ stories—until about a decade ago when a toilet-paper drama morphed into a lesson in humility.

A group of paddler friends and myself were at the Bettles Ranger Station and Visitor Center in the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, about to embark on a month-long canoe trip. We were summoned to a backcountry orientation session (all of us experienced trippers). The park ranger, assisted by educational slides, lectured us about the animals and plants we would surely encounter during our trip—

bears, birds and bull moose.

The dutiful young woman “pushed it” with one slide, illustrating the correct way to poop in the park: you must fully squat and bury the offending material. She then handed us various promotional knick–knacks. At that point, she was severely testing every-

up my nose at.

On the very ﬁrst day of the trip, I came down with a benign cold that turned my nostrils into Niagara Falls. With a foggy brain, I went for my toilet-paper stash, having nothing else to blow my nose into. After a few days of this arrangement, my toilet-paper

one person, once a week, who, in turn, would relay our news to our contact person. For me, this was my dad.

So when it came to our weekly call, I joked with our call person— a friend’s wife—about asking my dad for a toilet-paper airdrop. The message was relayed. A few

one’s patience. I grabbed one of the knick-knacks (a sticker of some sort) and left the building. It’s only while we were all walking away from the visitor centre that I noticed others with their new orange hankies. This was one of the knick-knacks I had turned

stash was not only depleted, but it would also not last the entire trip (uh-oh!). Because the trip was long (four weeks) and remarkably remote, we had a satellite phone with us, to stay in touch with loved ones. We had set-up a system where we would phone

closer, the pilot got out on the plane pontoon, struck a pose and waited for us.

“My dad sent toilet paper,“ I whispered to myself, speculating and ﬂabbergasted at the possibility of it all.

The author’s handkerchief drying over the towel bar in Mexico

days later, on the river, a ﬂoat plane approached our group, circling above us at a low altitude for several minutes. Eventually, the pilot landed the plane about 200 metres from us, on the river.

“Someone died,” muttered my paddling partner. As we paddled

“Are you the overdue group?” asked the pilot, now within earshot. No we weren’t, and nobody was dead. Nor was this a toiletpaper delivery. Although we were concerned people might be missing on the river, the pilot was optimistic that he would spot them later. Before he departed, a friend asked (to spare me the embarrassment) if he had toilet paper in his plane. “Oh yeah, I sure do,” he said as he pulled out two full rolls.

At that moment, I realized two things: you can rely on bush pilots for toilet paper, and a certain orange handkerchief would have prevented this pickle.

From that trip onward, I never travelled without a handkerchief. In the wilderness of the Yukon, they clean my face and remove sunscreen from my skin. In hot climates, they get soaked in cold water and cool down my head. Even on a recent trip to Montreal, having caught the “ﬂight ﬂu,” my handkerchief saved me from carrying two metric tonnes of paper tissue in my carry-on.

There is no International “Day of the Handkerchief” and, after all the good they provide, perhaps it’s about time we change that. ■

PHOTO: Mark Jeffery

Save The Dates

Saturday November 15 10am to 4pm

Canada Games Centre Whitehorse

GEOscience Family Day

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free, fun and family-friendly event showcasing how and why mining matters.

Enjoy a range of hands-on activities and prizes, connect with the people behind industry’s progress and be a part of CKRW, The Rush live on location!

Tuesday, November 18

3:00 to 6:00 pm Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Whitehorse

GEOscience Open House

MINING IN THE YUKON: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE IN OUR CHANGING WORLD?

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event (no Registration required) to learn more about Yukon exploration and mining. Take in talks and panels, explore the Trade Show, Poster display and more!

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ART SHOWS

Until Nov 14 Yukon Prize 2025 Finalists YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery This exhibition brings together the work of 6 contemporary artists shortlisted for the 2025 Yukon Prize for Visual Arts. Experience the vision and creativity of the finalists, each offering a powerful lens on the world around us. https:// yukonartscentre.com/

Until Nov 14 Held in Motion

- New Acquisitions to the YPAC YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibition for the 2024- 2025 Yukon Permanent Art Collection acquisitions https:// yukonartscentre.com/

Until Nov 29 Aurora Blossoms –Celebration of Colour by Isabelle Haggerty Arts Underground An exploration of contrast, an interplay between the abstract and the tangible, the wild and the serene. https://www.artsunderground.ca/ exhibition-archive/aurora-blossoms

Until Nov 29 WIP Winter in Progress by Krystle Silverfox Arts Underground WIP pays homage to the processes of art creation, snow days, and never really knowing when a painting is complete. https://www.artsunderground.ca/ exhibition-archive/wip-winter-inprogress

Until Nov 30 2025 Longlist

Yukon Prize for Visual Arts Arts

Underground View work from artists Michel Gignac, Megan Guná Jensen, Jeffrey Langille, Matthew Lien, Joyce Majiski, Helen O’Conner, and Omar Reyna. https://www.artsunderground.ca/

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Nov 12 The Barra MacNeils

– An East Coast Christmas 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre

A musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. https:// yukonartscentre.com/

Thu Nov 13 Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre The Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra present Beethoven and Grieg performed by local talent at Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Sat Nov 15 The Leesiders 8:00

PM Kopper King Neighbours Pub

Yukons East Coast Party Band!

Sat Nov 15 The Bennett Sun Concert 7:00 PM MacBride

Museum Cozy up for a night of live music with local band The Bennett Sun for a live concert.

Sun Nov 16 Jazz on the Wing

- Cory Weeds Quartet 7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Jazz

Saxophonist Cory Weeds Quartet. A saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition.

Sat Nov 22 Fierbois 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Fierbois with special appearance by Yukon string players. Musicians Caitlin Broms-Jacobs (oboe) and Madeline Hildebrand (piano), Meaning “proud wood,” it references the core material of their instruments. https://whitehorseconcerts.com

Thu Nov 27 Steel Cut OatsSmall Resistance 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre An evening of indie pop and local legend. Steel Cut Oats is a three-piece, female-fronted band, along with Daniel Janke – Small Resistance performing songs from Songs of Small Resistance (2022). https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/steel-cut-oats-w-smallresistance

Fri Nov 28 Les Hay Babies –Tintamarre! 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre As part of Coup de Cœur Francophone 2025, sparkling, multifaceted folk-rock for over a decade, renewing their musical proposition with each new release. https://yukonartscentre. com/whats-on/les-hay-babiestintamarre/

Monthly

First Saturday Folk Society Coffeehouse 6:30 PM Whitehorse

United Church. an all ages event that provides a venue for audiences to enjoy emerging local performers. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats!

Weekly

Tuesdays

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Wednesdays

Intermediate Jam - Bluegrass & Old Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion bi-weekly Hosted by the Yukon Bluegrass Society

Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Thursdays

Muster Point 6:30 PM Baked Cafe

Muster Point live and featuring a rotating lineup of local guest artists.

Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Fiddle Night 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

Fridays

Live Music 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Live Music 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

Saturdays

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Sundays

Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

GENERAL EVENTS

Mon Nov 10 Life Drawing

Sessions 6:30 PM Arts

Underground Join in this opportunity to practice your life drawing of a live model in a casual setting. The model will be guided through short and long poses. Build skills, practice, learn from others, and draw from life! https://www.artsunderground.ca/ Tue Nov 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Our Yukon Veterans paid for our freedom through their sacrifices,the doors will be open at 9 for those with mobility difficulties and open for all at 930. The ceremony will start at 10:15 sharp. There will be a moment of silence at 11am.

Wed Nov 12 thru Sat Nov 15 The Weir by Conor McPherson 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Acclaimed as one of the top 100 plays of all timebrilliant Irish ghost story - The Weir is a tightly woven modern classic! https://yukonartscentre.com/

Wed Nov 12 Mitt Making Workshop 10:00 AM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Come learn, create, and connect while making cozy mitts for the winter season. Materials and refreshments provided. Email traditional. parenting@skookumjim.com for more info.

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Wed Nov 12 Canada Revenue

Agency Benefit Outreach Info

Session 5:30 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Learn about benefits/credits and to file tax return for free!

Wed Nov 12 Leadership LabUnmasking the Myth 6:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Unmasking the Myth: Imposter Syndrome & Women Who Lead - Learn & Experience: What imposter syndrome really is — and what it’s not, How it shows up through overworking, perfectionism, or hesitation and much more! https:// www.pursuitcoaching.ca/

Thu Nov 13 - Sun Nov 16

Lara’s Little Pop-Up 10:00 AM

Whitehorse Downtown Located in the alley between Wood & Jarvis, 7th and 8th Ave. Please do not park in the alley, park on the street, enter at the side door facing 7th. Look for the signs!

Thu Nov 13 Painted Holiday Signs 6:30 PM Ricky’s All Day Grill

Whitehorse Deck the halls with your very own hand-painted holiday sign! Take home a beautiful wood sign that’s perfect for decorating your home or gifting. https:// whatsupyukon.events/d1d684

Fri Nov 14 - Sun Nov 17 Heart to Home Christmas Market The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Bursting with beautiful and unique handcrafted gifts and goods from your favorite local vendors.

Fri Nov 14 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Networking Lunch 11:30 AM

Another nourishing and inspiring networking lunch for business owners at all stages and from all backgrounds. https://bit. ly/434GHfw

Fri Nov 14 Magic - Avatar the Last Airbender PreRelease 5:30

PM Titan Tavern & Geek Shop Your very first chance to play with the cards from a brand-new set. Ideal for new players!

Fri Nov 14 Comedy Night - Mike Lynch with Cassidy Furman 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge

Comedic talent from coast to coast with headliner, Mike Lynch, from Newfoundland, and he will be joined by feature act, Cassidy Furman out of Vancouver! https:// whatsupyukon.events/xg8

Fri Nov 14 After Dark SeriesTrivia Edition 2 8:00 PM Yukon Brewing Bring your smarts, your friends, and get ready for a fun night of trivia and craft beer https:// whatsupyukon.events/8sp

Fri Nov 14 Pinetree Quilters

Retreat 5:00 PM Whitehorse United Church

Sat Nov 15 Comedy Night - Mike Lynch with Cassidy Furman

7:00 PM Boiler Room Lounge

Comedic talent from coast to coast with headliner, Mike Lynch, from Newfoundland, and he will be joined by feature act, Cassidy Furman out of Vancouver! https:// whatsupyukon.events/xg8

Sat Nov 15 Salsa Bachata Social 7:30 PM Old Fire Hall Join us for a night of social dancing | Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and MORE! All levels are welcome. No partner needed.

Sat Nov 15 Yukon Geoscience

Family Day Canada Games

Centre Yukon Everyone is welcome to attend this free, fun and family-friendly event for all ages showcasing how and why mining matters. Enjoy lots of hands-on activities and prizes, connect with the people behind industry’s progress.

Sat Nov 15 Yukon Placer Forum 8:00 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Day long event for mining industry, presentations on geology, exploration and equipment. Open to industry and public.Call 3323324 or email sydney.vanloon@ yukon.ca for more info.

Sat Nov 15 Canadian Firearms

Safety 8:30 AM YukonU Mayo Campus Need your PAL? Register now at mayocampus@yukonu.ca or phone 996-8800

Sat Nov 15 Annual Legion

Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale 10:00 AM Yukon Inn

First Nations Crafts, Antiques, various home-based businesses, and the Legion Auxiliary Bake Table.

Sat Nov 15 Yukon Global Village Craft Fair 11:00 AM Elks Lodge 306 Shop for gifts that give back at Yukon’s 34th Global Village Fair!

Sun Nov 16 Contra Dance 7:00 PM The Guild Hall judy.m.greenhill53@gmail.com https://relativeharmony.wordpress. com/calendar/

Sat Nov 15 One of a Kind Ceramic Christmas Gifts 6:00 PM Arts Underground Prepare for the holidays by hand-crafting gifts from clay with Chris Scherbarth! Choose to make a soap or jewelry dish, small serving plate, spoon rest, tumbler, mug, pen caddy and small pitcher. https://www. artsunderground.ca/

Tue Nov 18 Holiday Door Swag

Design 6:30 PM Rickys All Day

Grill Whitehorse A festive workshop, design and assemble beautiful door swag that’s perfect for your front door or as a heartfelt gift. https:// whatsupyukon.events/88f895

Tue Nov 18 GEOscience Public

Open House 3:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event (no Registration is required) to learn more about Yukon exploration and mining. Take in talks and panels, explore the Annual Yukon Geoscience Trade Show and more

Wed Nov 19 Words Out LoudNovember 7:00 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon An open mic event series for writers and readers alike, this month featuring Trina Moyles & Natalie Pendergast.

Thu Nov 20 Paint n’ Sip - with a twist! 6:30 PM Ricky’s All Day Grill Whitehorse Paint your own wine glass and assemble a mini cheese board while you sip and socialize. https://whatsupyukon.events/d6e

Thu Nov 20 Frankenstein 7:00

PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Oscarwinning director Guillermo del Toro’s visually sumptuous adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece finds Oscar Isaac as the brilliant scientist whose unearthly creation, eerily and ingeniously conjured by Jacob Elordi, blurs the boundaries between life, death, and madness. https://yukonartscentre.com/whatson/frankenstein/

Thu Nov 20 BAH Humbug Cocktail Party 6:30 PM The Jim Smith

Building Live music, food, cash bar, door prizes & your first look at the trees—entry by donation. https://yhf. ca/events/

Sat Nov 22 ArtisaNord 9:30 AM CSSC Mercier & Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon Unique creations of local artists and artisans in a festive atmosphere. Children’s face painting, a stilt performance, and a raffle for a chance to win gift certificates. https://www.afy.ca/evenement/ artisanord

Sat Nov 22 Christmas Bazaar and Lunch 10:00 AM Hellaby Hall Holiday baking, crafts, preserves. Lunch of soup, sandwiches, cookies, and coffee. Info: email judy.m.greenhill53@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/p/ChristChurch-Cathedral-WhitehorseYukon-61573018628689/

Sat Nov 22 Re:Design 8 - The Craft Fair 11:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Featuring beautiful, artisan-made products created with discarded/salvaged materials. Come shop for holiday gifts or pick up something for yourself.

Sat Nov 22 Midnight Moose Market - Christmas Market 2025 12:00 PM Elks Lodge 306 A warm inviting atmosphere, shop a wide variety of vendors with incredible handmade goods!

Sat Nov 22 Slay RideWhitehorse Queer Party 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well A dazzling night of drag, beats, and sexy magic. Sensational seductress Bliss coming all the way up from Vancouver serving up high-energy glamour & draglesque.

Sun Nov 23 From the North – A Writing Workshop 9:30 AM (inperson) 11:30 AM Online Email yukonwordssociety@gmail.com for more info.

Sun Nov 23 Welcome Home Peregrino 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library New peregrinos giving us a presentation of their adventures as well as offering an opportunity for others sharing and asking questions.

Sun Nov 23 Mysteries of the Keyhole House 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Canada’s master illusionists, Ted and Marion Outerbridge - family friendly illusions with a spine-tingling true tale that’s captivated over 30 million viewers worldwide. https:// yukonartscentre.com

Monthly

First Thursdays Pinetree Quilters 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church.

2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net

2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam 7:00 PM Golden Age Society

Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00

PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00

PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.

Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society

2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 –12 High School Youth Group 6:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/ youth Monthly

Weekly

Mondays

Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Women’s Bible Study 6:00

PM Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview.church. Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society

Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you

Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang 6:15 Queer Yukon SocietyThe Cache

Drawing Club 6:30 PM Arts Underground Join like minded artists in the studio for a free drawing club. Bring your own supplies and be creative in a group environment. https://www. artsunderground.ca/events

Tuesdays

Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:30 AM Church of the Northern Apostles. Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus. QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache

Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15 PM Yukon Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills. Weekly Shufﬂeboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit. ly/3KP0B5s Wednesdays

Keep Fit 10:30 AM Church of the Northern Apostles.Come stretch and breathe with us!

Multicultural Connection Group 11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 3321803 for more info.

Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-in-Residence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache

Drop-in Sewing 4:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Facilitated by Donna Norman, bring your own projects, connect with others, and finish those works-in-progress. Open, welcoming space to sew, share, and create together.

Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For sign in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church Call 333-6081 for more info.

Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Thursdays

Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer

Yukon Society The Cache

Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older? Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.

Fridays

Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache

Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Saturdays

Yukon Amateur Radio

Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.

Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Sundays

Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch Anglican Worship Service 10:00 AM Christ Church Cathedral. Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The

Northern Collective Church

The Gathering (Anglican Indigenous Service) 5:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral A celebration of faith, reconciliation, and hospitality.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mon Nov 10 Vocal Masterclass with Ron Long 10:00 AM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Join us for this fun Masterclass with the incredible Ron Long! All masterclass participants will perform a piece of their choosing (preferably the one worked on in the masterclass).

Email info@ytyp.ca.

Fri Nov 14 Magic - Avatar the Last Airbender PreRelease 5:30

PM Titan Tavern & Geek Shop Your very first chance to play with the cards from a brand-new set. Ideal for new players!

Sat Nov 15 Yukon Geoscience

Family Day Canada Games

Tue Nov 18 Curl for Kids Sake 1:00 PM Whitehorse Curling Club Get involved in the Big Brothers big sisters curling fundraiser. Sign up for free and collect pledges from friends and family!

Wed Nov 19 Intergenerational Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Normandy Living Come connect with other families and the residents at Normandy Living through songs and rhymes. Free registered program for caregivers and children aged 0-6. https://docs. google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS eDN2SfzQ7QaCcYeyPB6l5XBYa mCzkNhAXtbL8KWr_LeG2WIA/ viewform?pli=1

Sat Nov 22 Santa Breakfast 9:00

AM The Jim Smith Building A fun, festive morning with Santa, a tasty breakfast, and activities for all ages. Proceeds support the Love Our Lab campaign at Whitehorse General Hospital. https://yhf.ca/ events/

Sat Nov 22 Table Tennis AWG

Tryouts 12:00 PM Whistle Bend Elementary School Age categories U15 and U18, Male & Female. Email themurf@northwestel.net

Monthly

1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7

Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/ youth

2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12 High School Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/ youth

Weekly

Tuesdays

Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30

AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later.

Thursdays

Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon.

Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.

Saturdays

Science Saturdays 11:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Free Drop-In Science and STEM Activities - no need to register - For children to compete with a parent or guardian!

MEETINGS

Wed Nov 12 Yukon Women’s

Committee AGM 5:30 PM Yukon

Employees Union

Thu Nov 13 Yukon River Trail

Marathon AGM 6:00 PM Sport Yukon YRTM fans!! See how all the magic is created - if you have had the urge to give back to this event, or just come meet the awesome folks who are behind the scenes. Info: register@yukonmarathon.com

Sun Nov 16 Grapple Yukon AGM 5:30 PM Sport Yukon https:// grappleyukon.ca/

Tue Nov 18 Subzero Volleyball Club AGM 6:00 PM Sport Yukon

Do you want to help build a great volleyball program in Whitehorse (and beyond!)? Subzero Volleyball is looking for new board members. https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/ subzerov

Thu Nov 20 Flatwater North AGM 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre If you are invested in the culture of paddling, this is the time to join. https://www.flatwaternorth.ca/

Weekly

Tuesdays

Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM

Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.

Thursdays

Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. The club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.

Monthly

First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/coming-events/

First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.

Third Thursday Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM Lewis Hall (Whitehorse United Church). For more information: 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca. Everyone is welcome.

Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon

ONLINE EVENTS

Wed Nov 12 How Small Businesses Are Achieving More with AI 12:00 PM Online Explore how Small Business AI enhances productivity and streamlines operations for SMEs in today’s competitive market.

Sat Nov 22 The Central Question in Memoir - Writing Workshop 9:00 AM Online Join author Traci Skuce for a free workshop that explores how curiosity and inquiry can drive your story forward — and make it irresistible to readers. Email yukonwordssociety@gmail.com for more info.

Wed Nov 26 Bootstrapping Your

Business 11:30 AM Online Nick Quain, seasoned founder and VP of Venture at Invest Ottawa, for a fast-paced, practical session on how successful entrepreneurs build and scale startups from the ground up—without deep pockets.

Tuesdays

Anglican Men’s Remote Chat 10:00 AM Zoom don_cheeseman@ msn.com for the link. Regular churchgoer or just curious, this is a welcoming, no-pressure time for conversation

AA Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (C) 5:00 PM, Zoom ID 833 9614 4061 mot de passe 0 ou telephone 1-587-328-1099

Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Thursdays

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Saturdays

AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES

ARTREPRENEUR

LICENSING PAINTINGS INTO PEOPLE’S LIVES

Anto brings artwork into our daily routines

When I walked into Anto, in their new location on Main Street, I was delighted to see Meghan Hildebrand’s paintings. Kym Rempel, owner of Anto, said they were also on display in her previous location but that this new space allows people to enjoy them better.

Rempel ﬁrst saw Hildebrand’s paintings at an exhibition entitled That Crackle, at the Rah Rah Gallery on Sixth Avenue in Whitehorse, in 2013. Rempel fell in love with all the paintings, then and there. She loved the way Hildebrand evoked the landscape with unexpected colours, including ﬂuorescents.

Then in 2018, Rempel was rebranding her soap and asked Hildebrand if she could use her paintings in the new designs. They also agreed to exhibit Hildebrand’s paintings in the shop, where they sell at a better commission rate

for Hildebrand than in other galleries.

Hildebrand sent up four paintings from the original exhibition. Rempel bought one of the paintings herself at that time, ruefully wishing she had bought it earlier when it was less expensive.

With her newly-designed products, Rempel quit her government job and opened Whoa Bear (in a hut on the Carcross Commons), operating there for years before moving to Whitehorse.

Hildebrand recalls ﬁrst hearing from Rempel in 2018. “Being a Yukoner, a craft-soap ﬁend and a scent-o-holic, I was into it!” While Hildebrand doesn’t take on many graphic jobs, she is interested in licensing her existing work, she says, “if it’s for a product or service I feel aligned with.”

Hildebrand’s mother was Dereen Hildebrand, who, along with Steve Slade, founded Arts in the Park in 1996. Growing up in the Yukon arts scene, Hildebrand never doubted she could make it as an artist, and while there have been challenging times, she’s kept the faith. She now makes

her home and has her studio on the Sunshine Coast in B.C. You can visit meghanhildebrand.com to see her work.

Hildebrand offered Rempel a ﬂat rate for each piece of artwork she wanted to licence. They have a simple contract that the art is only to be used for the stated purpose and that any other use will require an additional agreement. Hildebrand often requests soap as payment. “Her soaps make the perfect gifts, especially for my friends who are into my work.”

I, myself, remember winning a door prize at a national arts-education conference, in Ottawa, and being delighted to see Rempel’s soap in the bag, adorned with the immediately-recognizable colours and textures of Hildebrand’s paintings.

After some time working together, Hildebrand agreed to paint a few custom pieces for Rempel’s soap and bath products. As with the other licenses, Hildebrand keeps the original, and Rempel buys the printing rights for a speciﬁc purpose. In this case, there was also a fee charged

Finders Keepers acrylic on canvas at Ian Tan Art Gallery, in Vancouver

for the creation of the new work.

Hildebrand trusts Rempel’s design decisions about how to use her paintings in the soap packaging, and she loves the results.

Rempel’s soaps have names like Carcross Desert, Yukon River, Rocky Mountains, and so on.

PHOTO:

Submitted by Meghan Hildebrand

cont’d on page 13 ...

Column with Nicole Bauberger

Nicole Bauberger is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, as well as a writer and performer, living in Whitehorse. She has contributed to What’s Up Yukon since our first issue on Feb. 9, 2005.

Rempel reﬂects that both she and Hildebrand represent landscape through abstract means; Rempel, through scent-memories of specific places; and Hildebrand, through colour, texture, pattern and repetition—the tools of an abstract artist.

Hildebrand resonated with that idea. “My work is an exploration of the places I love and experience and remember, through the lens of abstract painting. Almost everything I create becomes some version of a landscape. I really like her idea of adding smell and touch to recreate the experience of place. Kym’s soaps, inside their

wrappers, are a joy to behold. Satisfying shapes, colours, textures, scents … a complete and artful offering.”

Hildebrand has also known Meg Kinney, a New-York–based clothing designer, for years. Kinney saw Hildebrand’s work in a magazine and reached out. Hildebrand had coveted and collected Kinney’s pieces for 10 years when Kinney asked if she would like to collaborate.

Like Anto, Kinney’s brand has values that Hildebrand aligns with: “sustainability, ethical production, and beautiful products.”

Hildebrand says that she ﬁnds

the pieces Kinney created from her paintings to be “original, in that the prints are so large that the placement of the print totally changes the look of each piece.” She notes that these pieces are “beautifully-made garments that, like art, a person can enjoy for many years.” For Hildebrand, herself, she ﬁnds that wearing her own work in public becomes a “conversation starter.”

“You can style it differently and transform its purpose. It lets the wearer take part in the artistic expression.”

Last spring, Hildebrand attended the launch of this cloth-

ing line in New York City. Kinney has a store in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. She got to spend the day at the store in Brooklyn, as she says, “trying on all the clothes.” She and her husband packed their ﬁve days in New York full with exhibitions and museums, soaking up inspiration.

Over the past 12 months, Hildebrand attended the Venice Biennale and exhibited in Portland, Oregon. She has just completed a community mural. Now, she says “It’s time “to dream and consider the work” that she wants to do. She feels a shift coming and knows it will take

“rest and focus” to get there. She has a solo exhibit planned for the fall of 2026 at Mayberry Fine Art, in Winnipeg.

Anto, pronounced on-toe (antoyukon.com), moved to Main Street this year to ﬁnd a larger space to hold more people and more products. Rempel enjoyed the challenge of designing the new space. For her, this is a kind of artwork, creating a space as unique and as beautiful as the products inside it.

Anto offers products made by a diverse range of artists, some local to the Yukon, and some from across Canada or from other countries. Rempel focuses on small businesses. She knows the artists and she hand-picks all of the works she carries. She wants to support people who are making things with artistic design, thoughtfulness and beauty.

Rempel sees her artform as making ways for people to bring beauty and art into their everyday routines. This could as easily be a beautiful coffee mug that makes you stop in the morning and enjoy it. It can include beautiful things in your bathroom or clothing, but also wall art.

“This is the philosophy I live by. This is what I love. Making my everyday routine full of things that bring me joy.”

Anto, located at 106 Main Street, is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. ■

Anto’s new entrance on Main Street

Meghan Hildebrand modelling a garment by Meg Kinney, in front of a studio shot of Hildebrand’s Finders Keepers, which is in progress

Scavengers Be Dazzled, on display at Anto, in Whitehorse

PHOTO: Nicole Bauberger

PHOTO: Submitted by Meghan Hildebrand

PHOTO: Nicole Bauberger

CLASSIC REUBEN SANDWICH

ISo tasty, so quick, so sauerkraut-y

hate sauerkraut! There

Thousand Island

I said it and I’ll say it again. I hate sauerkraut! However, a friend of ours recently gifted us some local Sweet Cabbage Kraut from Nomadic Harvests in Mount Lorne, and it was incredibly good. They used cabbage, apple and onion in the fermenting process. It’s called La Bavaroise. Pick some up, so good. Let’s go back to my disdain for sauerkraut. I mean, it’s sour. It’s cabbage fermented by lactic-acid bacteria (Doesn’t that just sound gross?). It’s basically cabbage, salt and brine. When I eat something, it should taste nice, not sour. That being said, many, many people do love the traditional German food. You can have it! More prime rib steak for me!

Obviously, I never once ordered a reuben in my entire life. Once I started cooking professionally, it was a staple on most lunch menus and very quick and easy to make. Chefs love quick and easy. On the grill, off the grill, onto a plate—load up some fries or salad, ring the bell—next!

Rye Bread

Spread Thousand Island dressing on two pieces of rye bread. Add a hefty layer of swiss cheese to one of them. Cover the cheese with a layer of sauerkraut.

Top this with a good amount of corned beef. At this point, you may want to add another layer of swiss cheese. Totally

tended a weekly poker game at a local hotel, every week for 15 years, and ordered a corned beef and sauerkraut sandwich every single time he attended. We may never know.

One particularly interesting story comes from Omaha. Rumour

There are many stories regarding the origin of the reuben in those stories are that the sandwich was invented less than 100 years ago and originated in the U.S. Either in New York or Nebraska. Omaha, Nebraska, declared March 14 to be Reuben Sandwich Day, so perhaps there is a little more to the Nebraska story.

The Yukon Hospital Foundation raises funds to enhance the quality of healthcare for all Yukoners. Every dollar you give is used to support the area of greatest need. Your hospital needs your support. There is a great need for advanced equipment, including critical diagnostic imaging, surgical and other specialized tools. Give our doctors, nurses and sta the necessary equipment to provide the care you need.

For more information visit: yhf.ca

What we do know is that the recipe hasn’t changed much and a lot of people really do love them. A simple mix of sauer-

swiss cheese and thousand island dressing, grilled on rye bread and served warm.

Let’s have a look at how to make one for yourself or your friends.

INGREDIENTS

❑ Sauerkraut

❑ Corned beef

❑ Swiss cheese

6. Put the other piece of bread, dressing side down, on top and butter the top of the sandwich. 7. Put the sandwich, butter side down, into a hot frying pan or griddle and butter the other side (now the top).

Flip the sandwich as it starts to brown, and keep grilling until your cheese is nice and gooeymelted.

Serve this hot, right out of the pan. Cut it in half and plate with a side of fries, potato chips, soup or even a couple of pickles. Most people will love you for it and devour the sandwich. I think I’ll stick to serving them and have a BLT for myself. Enjoy! ■

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1:00 PM ElderActive Recreation

Association Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace

PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM True

North Spinning at Better Bodies

Strength & Conditioning 5:30

PM Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Range Night 7:00 PM

Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club

Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Thursdays

Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.

Inclusive for all levels

Winter Power Hour Series 6:00 AM

BrittyFit 95 Lewes Blvd Ignite your fitness regime in 50 minutes with Brittyfit

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days

Martial Arts

Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.

Inclusive for all levels.

Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.

Inclusive for all levels

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM Takhini

Elementary Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.

whitehorsearchery.com/schedule

No-GiJiu Jitsu 7:00 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts

Fridays

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Morning Strength & Conditioning

7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/

Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Muay Thai Kickboxing 12:05 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Saturdays

Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Strength & Conditioning 10:00 AM

Northern Strength Academy

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 11:00 AM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Open Mat 12:00 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts

Sundays

AM Spinning classes 10:00 AM True

North Spinning at Better Bodies

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Thu Nov 13 Living with Loss workshop 6:00 PM Online A free workshop to learn about the nature of grief and tips for coping. You’re not alone. https://hospiceyukon.net/ en/2022/04/05/livingwithloss/ Sat Nov 15 Power Animals and Spirit Guides - Fundamentals in Shamanism 10:00 AM Location TBC

Learn about the shamanic journey and connect with universal wisdom, the protection of power animals and the guidance of spirit guides. Email gayehanson@gmail.com or call 3353687 for more info.

Fri Nov 21 Somatic Boogie + Hotsprings Soak 6:30 PM Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Dance in the meadow behind the Hot Springs followed by (an optional) soak afterwards! *Outdoor Silent Disco so dress for the weather! https://events. humanitix.com/somatic-boogie-andsoak

Sat Nov 22 Ecstatic Dance 7:00

PM Centred & Yoga Breath Sound

Chant Drum Dance A free-form, unchoreographed dance practice where participants move to music without specific steps, focusing on presentmoment awareness and expressing emotions through movement, in a safe, sacred, and sober environment. https://whatsupyukon.events/5hv

Elder and Counselor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

Monthly

Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon.events/4en

Mondays

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00

PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin

House

Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program - Yukon Health and Social Services

AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.

AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Sacred Heart - Rear Entrance - basement

Smart Recovery 7:00 PM 509 Sarah Steele Building a supportive meeting with others seeking recovery help.

Tuesdays

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00

PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)

6:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

AA Happy Hour Ladies Group (W, A) 6:15 PM Inclusion Yukon

Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-907-2071

Wednesdays

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)

8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867-3341725 for more details

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

Community Kitchen 11:30 AM

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00

PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)

Al-Anon 12:00 PM 407 Black Street, downstairs Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

AA No Puffin (C, A) 7:00 PM Christ

Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

AA Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory

Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00

PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)

Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-907-2071

Fridays

Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society - The Cache

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00

PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)

VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! DropIn. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower access.

Community Kitchen 5:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 7:00 PM 407 B Ogilvie Street

Saturdays

AA Morning Joe Group (C, A) 11:00

AM Inclusion Yukon

AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609

Steele St

VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria

Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! DropIn. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and showers.

Community Kitchen 5:00 PM

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5

Hospital Rd. Room 1212

Sundays

AA Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609

Steele St.

AA Hospital Meeting (O, A) 7:00 PM

#5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

BATTERY

Batteries store energy that is needed to start your vehicle, there are a few things to remember about batteries. Regular maintenance #1 is making sure the battery is secured properly so it doesn’t vibrate, keeping connections clean and tight at the terminal, with loose connections you may run into problems like vehicles won’t start, alternator not charging properly and could cause battery and alternator failure. Making sure your battery is ready for the colder weather we see in the Yukon like adding a battery pad or battery blanket to keep it warm when the vehicle is not in use; by keeping the battery warm in colder weather you will get the most power out of the battery on start up. Here is a side tip: if you don’t drive your vehicle on a regular basis and are experiencing battery problems, you could ask you local mechanic to install a low amp battery maintainer; this will keep your battery fully charged even when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

Freelance with Mike Linder

Mike Linder is a writer whose heart remains in the Yukon, while his feet continually carry him to places unknown.

CORY WEEDS QUARTET BRINGING THE JUJU OF JAZZ

Cannot explain the magic of music

After spending his entire adult life immersed in jazz and the music scene, Cory Weeds is still fascinated by the mysterious alchemy that creates a memorable performance. “The funny thing about music, I often wonder, why is this working? Or what changed from the last time?”

Weeds admits he does not have the answers; in fact, sometimes he doesn’t even know if his mojo is working. “This one time, I was so jet-lagged … just dead on my feet. I was on the verge of selling all of my equipment when I got off stage. Then these people came up and said “Wow! We’ve never heard you sound that good.”

Despite not fully understanding the magic, Weeds does not let fear of the unknown hold him back. He has been described as the hardestworking man in jazz, and it would be hard to argue against it: his resume looks like it should belong to three people.

being able to make things happen. I do a lot of things.”

eighties and early nineties.] We were listening to an album and I said, ‘This music really lends itself to a jazz organ approach.’

We’ll be bringing that music, and some original music and some greasy, down-home-again stuff. People are going to have fun.”

ognized early on.

He founded and ran a jazz club in Vancouver, for 13 years; has been the leader on more than 20 albums, while working as a sideman on many others; and has also been the producer on more than 250 recordings. Weeds also established and runs his own record label, which won a Grammy, in 2023, in Best Large Ensemble Jazz category. He has a piece of a Juno award, teaches, serves on boards, promotes festivals and spreads awareness of jazz throughout British Columbia and beyond.

“I love the music; I love the people that make the music,” he says. “Energywise, some people have a gift of being able to study music ten hours a day. My gift is

has tagged him as an “expressive a

He does indeed do a lot of things, all the while working on his craft as a musician. One critic has tagged him as an “expressive saxophonist,” a label which seems to make Weeds a little uncomfortable. “I’m a self-deprecating guy,” he said. “I’m rooted in the tradition of hard bop, and I gravitate toward the more soulful, more lyrical side.

After the Yukon gig, the band is heading into the studio to record an album tentatively titled “Boop, Bop, Bing, Bash!”

“The music I like to play comes kind exuberant performance the quartet

“The music I like to play comes from a place of joy, happiness, and soul.”

And that is the vibe the Saxophonist Cory Weeds Quartet will be bringing to the Yukon Arts Centre on Nov. 16, as part of the Jazz on the Wing concert series. The hard-bop style is ideally suited for the kind of exuberant and upbeat performance the quartet is aiming for. The subgenre is an extension of bebop (drawing on R&B, gospel and the blues), to create a sound that is funky and somewhat rambunctious, leaning heavily on the saxophone and piano.

bebop (drawing on R&B, gospel and the blues), to create a sound that rambunctious, leaning heavily on the saxobringing a jazz

“We’re actually bringing a jazz version of

label, which won a Grammy, in Cory Weeds, an “expressive saxophonist” with many talents

Despite the rhapsodic lyricism he is drawn to, someone as driven as Weeds could all too easily be cism and treachery that

infected with the cynicism and treachery that pervades the music industry—a danger he rec-

“I was never going to let this business make me bitter,” he said. “I love music too much. It is disheartening, but you have a choice. You can spend all your time getting upset with how the streaming companies are screwing us, or you can use what’s available to us to stay above the line.

“I can’t remember who said it, but if you take care of the music, the music will take care of you.”

Weeds, however, does not depend solely on music to ward off bad juju. He takes care of his body and his soul.

some songs done by Huey Lewis and the News, [a pop-rock band popular in the

“As I get older, I am very much concentrating on communicating with people, making sure they have a good time. I am not up there trying to prove anything; I leave it up to the people to say if we are good or bad … It is not for me to make that decision.”

“I try not to care, because that’s when you get into your head.”

Being breezy and laid back, however, does not seem to come naturally to Weeds. His pre-game ritual sounds anything but carefree. “You have to put care into every aspect. I make sure I warm-up properly. Did the sound check go okay? Am I playing music that speaks to me?”

Which brings us back to the mystery of making magniﬁcent music that brings merriment to the masses, which, unfortunately, remains as elusive as an eel in an estuary. “Sometimes you can do all of those things, and nothing works.”

body and his soul. estuary. “Sometimes you can do a

However, those occasions are rare for the expressive saxophonist who remains a self-deprecating dynamo in Canada’s jazz scene. ■

done by Huey

PHOTO: Andrew Gerard

WHITEHORSE WINTER

CLASSIC WITH MELISSA MCCLELLAND AND LUKE DOUCET

Join acclaimed Wasauksing First Nation author Waubgeshig Rice for an intimate talk with Yukon’s Ivan Coyote.

Tickets are $25-Adults, $10-Seniors, $5-Students.

This is a YAC and Yukon University co-presentation.

The Hamilton-based band Whitehorse will be joined by drummer John Steven Obercian for their special Christmas performance, Whitehorse Winter Classic . Tickets are $45.

Date : December 16 & 17 | 7PM

Date : November 26 | 7PM $45.

CARCROSS

Sat Nov 15 Whitehorse Chamber

Orchestra Concert 3:00 PM Haa

Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre

The Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra present Beethoven and Grieg performed by local talent at Haa Shagóon Hídi.

Second Sunday of Every Month St.

Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm

St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa

Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre

Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https://whatsupyukon.events/jwf

Wednesdays Yoga with Richard Mueller 12:00 PM Carcross Firehall Free for everyone some fitness required.

Thursdays Yoga with Jess Ghùch

Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail. com.

CARMACKS

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Sunshine Restaurant

• Carmacks Rec Centre

• CDC / CIBC Bank

• Tatchun Center General Store

Thu Nov 27 Christmas Bazaar 5:30

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Call 863-6271 ext. 202 or email bookings@carmacks.ca

First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month Carmacks Regular Council

Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building

Mondays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Floor Hockey 5:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Bakers & Makers 6:00 PM Carmacks School 14+ Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Tuesdays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

Open Court 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Adult Social 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM

Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec

Centre

Wednesdays

Family Play Group (Ages 0-5) 10:00

AM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec

Centre

Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School

Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Basketball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Fridays

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Teen Night 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 6:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Ping Pong + Foosball Night

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Tiny Toes Tea Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Open Court 3:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

FARO

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Liquor Store

• Van Gorda

Sat Nov 29 Faro Christmas

Market 11:00 AM Faro Recreation

Centre Featuring locally talented, innovative artisans, makers, crafters, and creators of delicious food, showcasing their wares!

First and Third Tuesday of every month Faro Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Faro

Tuesdays

Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Drop-in Archery 6:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre Free, drop-in, equipment provided, call 994-2375 for more info.

Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Wednesdays

Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre. The gym is open for seniors who would like to improve their fitness goals.

Fitness Fun for Seniors 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Basketball 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre For more info call 994-2375

Fridays

Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Chair Yoga & Deep Relaxation for Seniors

Basketball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Sundays

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Little Green Apple

Thu Nov 27 Jimmy D. Lane & Mo’ Trouble 7:00 PM St. Elias

Convention Centre Experience the unforgettable night of Jimmy D. Lane & Mo’ Trouble, featuring authentic blues and powerful performances.

Second and fourth Wednesday of every month Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias

Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

Mondays

Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias

Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!

Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Tuesdays

Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster

Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.

Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM https://whatsupyukon. events/tea-bannock-68ab07

Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų

BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias

Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends

Wednesdays

Seniors and Elders Refreshments and Games 2:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Residence

Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St.

Elias Community School

Haines Junction Hoobeedoo 6:30

PM The Mezzanine

Thursdays

Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster

Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.

Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.

Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Fridays

Stories and STEM Activities 10:00

AM Haines Junction Library

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30 PM Haines Junction Health Centre Saturdays

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30 AM St. Christopher’s Church Anglican Church Service at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in Haines Junction https://anglican.yukon.net/services.

MARSH LAKE

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

COMMUNITY EVENTS... ... cont’d

DAWSON CITY

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Dawson City General Store

Fri Nov 14 Supporting Your Rights -Drop-in 11:30 AM Yukon University Dawson City Campus Advice, recommendations and resources to public organizations to ensure they meet their responsibilities under the law. Info: 667 8468

Fri Nov 14 Queer Paint Night 7:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) A new monthly drop in for LGBTQIA+ folks to hang out and make art. This drop in will be held in the KIAC Classroom

Sat Nov 15 RSS - Community Christmas Bazaar 11:00 AM Robert Service School Shop from a large variety of vendors for local, handmade items, get a bite to eat at the concession!

Wed Nov 26 Les Hay Babies –Tintamarre! 7:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) As part of Coup de Cœur Francophone 2025, sparkling, multifaceted folk-rock for over a decade, renewing their musical proposition with each new release.

Thu Nov 27 Christmas Bazaar

5:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Call 863-6271 ext. 202 or email bookings@carmacks.ca

Sat Nov 29 KIAC Art & Craft Fair 10:00 AM Dënäkär Zho KIAC Ballroom Join us at the KIAC Art & Craft Fair to explore unique creations from talented local vendors and support ODD Gallery programming. https://kiac.ca/ calendar-of-events/kiac-art-craft-fair

Wed Dec 3 Celebration of Lights 5:00 PM Dawson City, YT All are welcome—bring your holiday spirit and dress warmly for this unforgettable evening.

WEEKLY

Mondays

Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School

Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@ gmail.com

Tuesdays

Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop

In 6:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https://whatsupyukon. events/fhm

Thursdays

Community Drop In 11:00 AM

Mount Lorne Community Centre

Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

LMCA Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre All equipment provided, all ages and abilities welcome!

OLD CROW

Mondays

Men’s Night At The Rec Centre

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays

Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya

Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya

Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays

Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in

6:30-9 PM Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door

Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:45 PM

Robert Service School Ages 16+ -Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

Tuesdays

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In

6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.

Wednesdays

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games 6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church

QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office

Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.

Dawson City Disc Golf League

8:00 PM Crocus Bluff Disc Golf

Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Sundays

St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

ROSS RIVER

Mondays

Adult Softball 7:00 PM Baseball Field Ages 16+ Bring your glove, and friends - no experience needed.

Tuesdays

Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre

Street Hockey 7:00 PM Ross River School Open to all ages and skill levels

Wednesdays

Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre

Thursdays

Community Softball Nights

7:00 PM Baseball Field Come out and have some fun, fitness and community spirit! All ages welcome.

Fridays

Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM The Hope Centre

Sundays

Church Service 12:00 PM The Hope Centre

TAGISH

First Monday of every month Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM

Tagish Fire Hall

First Monday of every month Tagish Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Fire Hall

Course simple, welcoming league for all skill levels

Thursdays

CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play!

Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Ages 13+ - Free

Fridays

Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch

1 Dawson City Free! DropIn! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawsonlegion-8336c3

Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, airconditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.

Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM

Robert Service School Free - dropin - all ages

Saturdays

Youth Parkour Tumbling 12:30

PM Robert Service School All Ages - Free – Drop-In. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Open Studio – Drop In 1:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.

AA North Star Group (O, A)

Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal

Canadian Legion

Sundays

Anglican Church Service 10:30

AM Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City

Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM

Robert Service School Ages 16+

- Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

Third Wednesday of every month

Tagish Community Association

7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall

Every 2nd Wednesday Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Held every 2nd Wednesday at the Rink

Second Thursday of every month

Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Tagish Wheely Great Community Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Site

Thursdays

Tagish Local Advisory Council

Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall

TESLIN

Mondays

Teslin Tigers Cross Country Ski

Club 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Co-Ed Curling League 6:30 & 8:00

PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic Church Rectory (Basement)

Tuesdays

Rookie League 3:15 PM Teslin

Recreation Complex

Open Gym 7:00 PM Teslin Arena

Come hang out or play some sports during our open gym times!

Wednesdays

Pickleball 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Youth Pickleball 3:15 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Thursdays

Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre Drop in seniors

Fridays

Open Arena 7:00 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Saturdays

Parent & Tots 2:00 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Sundays

Adult Volleyball 4:00 PM School

Gym

WATSON LAKE

Thu Nov 13 Watson Lake Ski Club AGM 7:00 PM Mt. Maichen

Everyone welcome - come support the ski club

Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM

The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM

Second Saturday of the month

Watson Lake Direct Aid 2:00 PM Northern Lights Centre

Mondays

Badminton Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School No skill or equipment required - just come out and have fun.

Tuesdays

Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00

PM Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use

Services For more information, email joey.mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187

Pickleball & Badminton 7:00 PM

Watson Lake Secondary School

Wednesdays

Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM

Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Rookie League 5:30 PM Watson Lake Ball Diamond

Fridays

Bowling League 7:00 PM Watson

Lake Recreation Centre For more info Call 335-7979 or frontdesk@ watsonlake.ca

Saturdays

Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays

St. John’s Church Service 10:00

AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

B.C.

ATLIN

Sundays

St. Martins Anglican Church

Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Everyone is welcome.

Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM

St. Atlin Christian Centre Everyone is welcome.

St. Joseph Catholic Mission Holy Mass 3:00 PM St. St. Joseph Catholic Mission.

Mondays

Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM

Atlin Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc. coordinator@gmail.com for more info.

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays AA Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com

ALASKA

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays

Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays

Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Susan Clark is a retired family physician who has been in the Yukon for the past 13 years and enjoys reading and outdoor activity. She has three sons and two granddaughters. Susan is one of the contributors to Grey Matters.

MY BABY ‘LOVES A BUNCH OF AUTHORS’

Reading into elderhood

Iam a self-professed reading addict. I usually have two books (at least) on the go at once—one to read during the daytime when I am feeling alert and in a mood to learn something new, and one for bedtime when I want to relax and be entertained. Also, I read news apps in bed, with my morning tea, and I rarely leave the house without something to read tucked into my bag.

This addiction began in childhood (or perhaps in the womb as my mother was a reader as well). As a child, on Saturday afternoons I liked to lie on the couch with a crisp apple (Southern Ontario in the autumn) and a new Nancy Drew novel. That was my idea of a great way to spend time. My parents took me to the library regularly, and I always came home with a pile of books. I have been told that my grandfather read books to me, and I still have one of the ones we liked.

As an adult, I discovered that one could request books at the local library and be put on a waiting list if the desired ones were not instantly available. Then every three weeks, at my regular library visit, I would have a “surprise” pile of books waiting for me. Sometimes one or none, or sometimes a big stack.

Scanning a book into the computer

a book or to download it from the local library. The newest e-readers are also waterproof (for reading in the bath), Bluetooth-enabled for audiobooks, and available with colour screens.

Audiobooks are a more recent addition to my reading life. This started with cassettes or CDs of books for long car journeys and has continued with phone downloads from the library. Those 3,200-kilometre car trips south ﬂy by when I’m listening to a good thriller. I also ﬁnd audiobooks enjoyable when doing some routine household tasks or working on a knitting project.

I recently learned that even someone who has become blind is able to continue reading. (Of course, Braille has long been an option, but I think this is difﬁcult for a person with onset of blindness later in life.) An avid reader friend, who became completely blind in his mid 70s, has a scanner he sets up over an open book, and the scanner inputs the content into his computer via Bluetooth. Then his computer “reads” it aloud to him. The model he has can scan a 300-page book in about

one hour.

Reading aloud was a part of life when my children were young. The hours spent sharing a good story were a wonderful bonding experience, remembered fondly by both parents and children. Now I am reading to my granddaughters. Even as the oldest is now able to read for herself, she wants me to read to her. I love sharing some of the stories that I read to her father, and even the ones that I enjoyed as a kid.

I have been asked if I can remember all of the books I read. I can’t. I can’t remember all the details, but both good fiction as well as non-fiction contain many universal life lessons or interesting information and insights into the lives of others. As I feel the need to do more armchair travel, rather than the burning-fossil-fuel sort of travel, it is a way to visit exotic places without getting on an airplane. I firmly believe that lessons and ideas learned in reading are absorbed and incorporated into who I am and what I believe. No time reading is wasted! ■

I joined a book club about 30 years ago, while living in Winnipeg. Then when I moved to Whitehorse, 13 years ago, a book club was one of the ﬁrst activities I sought out. These regular gatherings remain one of the highlights of my month. Book club has led me to read all sorts of books that I may never have chosen by myself and has broadened my reading experience.

ings remain one of the highlights I may never have chosen by myself and has broadened my readA great napkin for our book club

The next big event in my reading life came in the form of an e-reader. With that innovation, going on a trip does not involve a heavy suitcase full of books, but instead a slim, light device able to store more books that I could ever read on any holiday.

My current e-reader has close to 500 books stored on it. It has a lighted screen so is easy to read in dim light or at night when my partner is trying to sleep. As my eyesight begins to change/deteriorate with age, I can enlarge the size of the letters to accommodate this change. With the ereader, I can choose to purchase

A stack of books waiting to be read