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March 28,2018

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Sat. Mar. 31 Art Exhibit by Owen Williams’ Yukon Arts Centre “Owen Williams is 7 years old and has been into art his whole life. He likes to use art to express his ideas. Until Sat. Mar. 31 Art Exhibit - Menopause Mischief Arts Underground Exhibits painting, sculpture and ﬁlm by 14 artists with connections to Dawson City. Until Mon. Apr. 30 Art Exhibit - Wild Lives Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Explores the lives and experiences of people who work with, use, and wear Yukon’s wild fur. Thu. Mar. 8 to Sat. May 26 Art Exhibit: Filling the Void by Mark Preston Yukon Arts Centre Whitehorse based artist of Tlingit and Irish descent, Mark Preston’s contemporary pieces are inspired by minimalism and abstraction Thu. Mar. 8 to Sat. May 26 Art Exhibit: Ready Player Two by Brendan Lee Satish & Sonny Assu Yukon Arts Centre Elements from science ﬁction, comic book, and gaming cultures to consider how these forms alternately reinforce and transcend racial boundaries in youth culture.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed. Mar. 28 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done! Thu. Mar. 29 Jam Night with Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Mar. 29 Hip Hop Showcase 8:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre All ages event, alcohol & drug free, free admission. Thu. Mar. 29 Stockstill and Rose 8:00 pm The Social House Thu. Mar. 29 Ginger Jam 8:00 pm Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers. Thu. Mar. 29 Joe Loutchan - Fiddler on the Loose 9:00 pm 98 Hotel Fri. Mar. 30 Steve Slade 5:30 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Fri. Mar. 30 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri. Mar. 30 Clairvoyant Felicities, The Sweeties & Jona Barr 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Mar. 30 Friday Night Jams 8:00 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Bring your instrument and your voice and get in the lineup of instant community-driven music and good times! Fri. Mar. 30 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Fri. Mar. 30 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. Mar. 31 Cutting Lose with Peggy and Jack 5:00 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Sat. Mar. 31 DJKJ & Addie 4 X Turntable Show 9:00 pm Miner’s Daughter Restaurant Sat. Mar. 31 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Apr. 1 Jam Session 4:00 pm 98 Hotel Sun. Apr. 1 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local musicians, until late, drink specials. Sun. Apr. 1 Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Apr. 2 Monday Night Jam 8:00 pm The Social House Bring your own instrument or play one supplied. Sing some tunes for your friends or sit in and play along. Wed. Apr. 4 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed. Mar. 28 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Mar. 28 TED Talk Huddle 3:30 pm (co) space coworking space` Each week we’ll select a new topic/Talk and hang around to discuss! You never know what amazing things some shots of mid-week creativity will spark. Wed. Mar. 28 Thrummed Mittens Class 6:30 pm Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store This class will teach you how to make thrums and how to knit them into your project. Yarn and roving

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is included in the cost of the class. Register in store. Wed. Mar. 28 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Mar. 28 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. Mar. 29 Hand Games 5:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Health Centre For more info contact Winston Smarch at 633-8422 Thu. Mar. 29 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy. Thu. Mar. 29 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. Mar. 30 Good Friday Service 10:00 am Yukon Arts Centre Fri. Mar. 30 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome! Fri. Mar. 30 Mexican Staycation Family Dinner 5:00 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Mexican fare, Steve Slade entertainment, Sundae bar, fun for the whole family for reservations call 668-7800 Sat. Mar. 31 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome. Sun. Apr. 1 Easter Sunday Service 11:00 am Yukon Arts Centre In addition to Easter, we’ll celebrate with child dedications, baptisms, memberships and more. Child care is provided for children aged 0-3. Sun. Apr. 1 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Apr. 1 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 pm Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour. Sun. Apr. 1 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 pm Arts Underground Life Drawing is every ﬁrst Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional. Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session. Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model. Mon. Apr. 2 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 am Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Apr. 2 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 pm Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon. Apr. 2 Titan Trivia 6:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles Lots of fun categories, and YUKON themed questions for the sourdoughs!! Teams of up to 6 people. Win store credit! Mon. Apr. 2 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Tue. Apr. 3 Seniors Paint Party with Maya 1:00 pm Frank Slim Building Seniors only paint party, Email maya.bip@gmail.com for more info. Tue. Apr. 3 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 pm Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 6333463. Tue. Apr. 3 Awaken Your Feminine Essence 7:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Explore and unleash the power and wisdom of your inner sexpot personalities using simple dance moves, costume play, and fun. Email soﬁa@ thehappyvaginaproject.com for more information. Wed. Apr. 4 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Apr. 4 TED Talk Huddle 3:30 pm (co) space coworking space` Each week we’ll select a new topic/Talk and hang around

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Sat. Mar. 31 The Great Beringia Easter Egg Hunt 12:00 pm Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre At 12 participate in The Great Beringian Easter Egg Hunt, and at 1:00 watch Ferdinand, while munching on your fantastic finds. All ages welcome. Free. Sat. Mar. 31 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome. Location changes call 633-7688 for details. Sat. Mar. 31 Family Drop In 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Sun. Apr. 1 A Most Egg-cellent and Eggstravagant Easter Scavenger Hunt 10:30 am Yukon Wildlife Preserve The Easter Hare hops around the Preserve and drops clues along the way for you to find and piece together the riddle to collect a sweet treat prize! Sun. Apr. 1 Sunday Magic: Pauper Constructed 1:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles A championship for the format if interest is high! Bring your common 60 card decks, which can include commons from ANY SET!! Daily, Mondays to Fridays ( unless school Sun. Apr. 1 Sunday Magic: Pauper Magic closed) - Learning Together Program 9:00 take 2! 1:00 pm TItan Gaming & Collectibles am at both Hidden Valley School and Selkirk A championship for the format if interest is Elementary School. Free drop-in program: high! Bring your common 60 card decks, playtime, group snack, circle time, craft time. which can include commons from ANY SET!! Caregivers learn how to support children’s Sun. Apr. 1 Wee Moves 2:00 pm Yukon learning at home. Transportation Museum AGES 3-5, an interactive afternoon of play and science Wed. Mar. 28 Lunch on the High Seas 10:00 am The Old Fire Hall Follow a treasure exploration Leave the kids in our capable hands and run your Sunday errands or stay map to make a healthy lunch! There will be with us and get your hands dirty. Save your face painting, a photo booth, and more! For more information contact health.promotion@ spot by registering at weemoves@goytm.ca Mon. Apr. 2 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 gov.yk.ca Wed. Mar. 28 Parent-Child Mother Goose am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org these sessions, but registration is required. for more information. Limit of 25 participants, Register online or call 322-5990 if you need arrive early. assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. Mon. Apr. 2 A Most Egg-cellent and EggWed. Mar. 28 Dig This 1:00 pm Whitehorse stravagant Easter Scavenger Hunt 10:30 Public Library Gardening for kids, suitable for am Yukon Wildlife Preserve The Easter Ages 8-12. Call 667-5239 to register or for Hare hops around the Preserve and drops more information. clues along the way for you to find and piece Wed. Mar. 28 Baby Talk Session: together the riddle to collect a sweet treat Immunizations 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health prize! Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and Tue. Apr. 3 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm discuss topics related to the health and Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. concerns you may have as your baby Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org reaches milestones. for more information. Limit of 25 participants, Wed. Mar. 28 Tän Sakwäthän - Youth 4:00 arrive early. pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Different Wed. Apr. 4 Parent-Child Mother Goose weekly topics, open to youth ages 12 - 17. 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge No Cost for For more info call 633-7683 these sessions, but registration is required. Thu. Mar. 29 Dusk’a Head-Start - Monthly Register online or call 322-5990 if you need Luncheon 11:30 am Duska Head Start assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months. and Family Learning Center Please join us Wed. Apr. 4 Baby Talk Session: to celebrate our children’s success each Breastfeeding 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health month! The food is GREAT, our salmon have Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and hatched and the children will be signing discuss topics related to the health and a traditional Southern Tutchone song. All concerns you may have as your baby families are welcome - “It takes a community reaches milestones. to raise a child” For more information call Wed. Apr. 4 Tän Sakwäthän - Youth 4:00 393-3775 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Different Thu. Mar. 29 Girls, Trans & Rainbow Club weekly topics, open to youth ages 12 - 17. 3:00 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre For more info call 633-7683 All girls, trans, non-binary & 2-spirited folks, Wed. Apr. 4 Nest Box Building Workshop ages 15-21 welcome. Come together, find 6:00 pm YuKonstruct Makerspace The skilled support and take action. folks at Yukonstruct will guide you through Thu. Mar. 29 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm the assembly of your very own nesting box. Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Fun for the whole Family. Register online. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early. Fri. Mar. 30 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 Wed. Mar. 28 Northern Voices am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org Supportive members will help you develop for more information. Limit of 25 participants, your public speaking, communication and arrive early. leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867Fri. Mar. 30 Mommy Barre 1:30 pm Long 689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Lean Mean Fitness Focuses on strength, Wed. Mar. 28 Yukon Bird Club AGM 7:00 posture, core and flexibility. . Register online pm Sport Yukon All are welcome - Call 335or call 334-3479 for more information. 3232 for more information. Fri. Mar. 30 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Thu. Mar. 29 Sundogs Toastmasters Club Church Call 668-4877 for more information. 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session Sat. Mar. 31 Young Explorer’s Preschool to learn the skills, practice the speaking, Program 10:30 am MacBride Museum Play receive the feedback to improve your public games, create crafts, read stories and sing speaking, communication and leadership songs. This is a family event. All children skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 must be accompanied by an adult. toastmastersyukon@gmail.com to discuss! You never know what amazing things some shots of mid-week creativity will spark. Wed. Apr. 4 World Religions Conference 5:00 pm Whitehorse United Church Free Admission & Free Dinner, please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Wed. Apr. 4 Movie on Invasive Species Screening of Cane Toad: An Unnatural History 7:00 pm Baked Cafe 333-0614 Wed. Apr. 4 Lawrence Hill: Author Talk 7:00 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Author Lawrence Hill describes the adaptation process and the artistic and emotional challenges involved in making the miniseries. Free! Everyone welcome. Call 667-5239 for more information. Wed. Apr. 4 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Apr. 4 Spring Salsa and Bachata Classes 7:45 pm Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks We hold Masters degrees in Education and have over 20 years of teaching, dance and and performance experience. Email for more information. Wed. Apr. 4 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Thu. Mar. 29 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 pm Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain conﬁdence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Mar. 29 CJUC Radio Group 5:30 pm Shipyards Park Bring your ideas and skills to the cabin and lets create great programming. Not sure if you have the skills? Email bill@ cjucfm.com for more information. Sat. Mar. 31 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 am A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Mon. Apr. 2 Porter Creek Community Association Regular Meeting 5:15 pm The Guild Hall Call 633-4829 for more information. Mon. Apr. 2 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 pm Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome. Tue. Apr. 3 Executive Meeting 5:15 pm Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for ﬂatwater and slalom racing. Wed. Apr. 4 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed. Apr. 4 Yukon Residential Landlord Association AGM 6:30 pm Whitehorse Public Library Memberships, renewals, Yukon landlords please attend. Information at 335-8888 or by email yukonrla@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Pufﬁn (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave. Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance. Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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