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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Apr. 27 Art Exhibit: Wuthering Beauty Arts Underground Along with all the wonders of nature, Catherine’s art pieces are also greatly inﬂuenced by the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Until Apr. 27 Art Exhibit: Cosmic Bodies Arts Underground In Cosmic Bodies, emphasizes the imagined possibilities of parallel sceneries. Until May. 18 Jane Isakson: Points of Reference Yukon Arts Centre New body of work exploring our place in the North brings together her semiabstracted paintings of the arctic and an interactive video installation. Until May. 18 Kaisu Koivisto: Topophilia Yukon Arts Centre Incorporates photography, sculpture and video into installations. Her work focuses on the narrative of places, buildings and objects in a state of transformation.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed. Apr. 3 51st Annual Rotary Music Festval Yukon Arts Centre Watch and support over 1200 young Yukon musicians! For info: 333-0748 Wed. Apr. 10 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 9:00 PM The Local Bar Thu. Apr. 11 Ginger Jam 8:00 PM Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest cohosts and performers. Fri. Apr. 12 Rotary Music & Dance Junior Concert 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A showcase of the top performers of the 51st Rotary Music and Dance Festival Fri. Apr. 12 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri. Apr. 12 Jack Garton and the Demon Squadron & Paris Pick and the Pricks 10:00 PM The Local Bar Sat. Apr. 13 Rotary Music & Dance Senior Concert 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A showcase of the top performers of the 51st Rotary Music and Dance Festival Sat. Apr. 13 Vinyl Therapy 8:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Stop by with your favorite record(s) to play hand picked songs with other lovers of vinyl, a fundraiser for Borealis Soul’s next production. Tickets at the door, 19+ event. Sat. Apr. 13 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Apr. 14 Home Routes - Daniel Gervais with Graeme Poile Whitehorse, Yukon Fiddle, songs, old time to jazz, Celtic and classical a high energy and fun for all ages! Email attend@homeroutes.ca or info@homeroutes.ca or call (204) 480-3380 for tickets and more info. Sun. Apr. 14 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun! Tue. Apr. 16 Inspire Song - North for 90 7:00 PM Hamilton and Son Guitar Shop A 90-minute listening room concert series inside the art of songwriting, 100% of ticket sales go to music lessons for kids, each concert will conclude with a meat draw. Tickets online.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed. Apr. 10 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Apr. 10 Thai Food Class 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn the essentials of Thai cooking and introduce you to unique Thai ingredients that can all be sourced at the local grocery stores. Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133 Wed. Apr. 10 Movie Night: This is the Army (1943) 6:30 PM MacBride Museum This is the Army starring Ronald Reagan 667-2709 Wed. Apr. 10 Living with Loss - An Introduction to Healthy Grieving 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Learn healthy grieving and share tools that will help you support yourself and others to heal and grow through times of loss. Email administrator@hospiceyukon.net or call 667-7429 to register. Wed. Apr. 10 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed. Apr. 10 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Apr. 10 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed. Apr. 10 The Drowsy Chaperone - Pay What You Decide 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the ﬁctional 1928 musical comedy, Tickets online. Thu. Apr. 11 Preparing To Launch - Roast Chicken Dinner 3:45 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Preparing your teen to launch (leave home) includes teaching them how to cook for themselves; a skill they will use for their entire life. Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133

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Thu. Apr. 11 Let’s Keep Talking - CFS Act Review 5:00 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ For more info, contact KDFN Justice at 633-7850 Dinner will be provided. Thu. Apr. 11 Fabric Gravel Magnet 5:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum The opening of the Kluane Quilters Guild’s Alaska Highway exhibit! Thu. Apr. 11 An Evening of Bird Inspiration and Information -Celebrating 25 Years of the Yukon Bird Club! 6:30 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre A FREE public event, all ages welcome. Eclectic series of speakers presenting their perspectives on birds, Door prizes, a used bird book sale, light refreshments Thu. Apr. 11 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. Apr. 11 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance 6:30 PM Icycle Sports No previous experience needed, bring your own bike, work space and tools provided. Register online. Thu. Apr. 11 Legion Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Thu. Apr. 11 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Music Yukon Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information. Thu. Apr. 11 Be You Naturally 7:30 PM Baked Cafe Interactive evening of holistic living exploration and discovery. Hear the stories of women who are on their own holistic living journeys. Register online Thu. Apr. 11 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu. Apr. 11 The Drowsy Chaperone 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, Tickets online. Fri. Apr. 12 Hand Games Tournament Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) For more info contact Wynette Elliot at 689-5603 or Jackie Callahan 3324618, Registration closes at 6 pm on Friday. Fri. Apr. 12 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. Apr. 12 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week. Fri. Apr. 12 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more. Fri. Apr. 12 Sauce Fundamentals 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn to make a classic Beurre Blanc and Mayonnaise; two additional sauces that Chef Chris believes are a must in every kitchen. Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133 Fri. Apr. 12 Prince. Sign of the Times Concert Video 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Tickets at the door. Fri. Apr. 12 The Drowsy Chaperone 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, Tickets online. Sat. Apr. 13 Northern Soil Science Workshop 8:30 AM Northlight Innovation Call 668-6864 to register. Sat. Apr. 13 Northern Gardening - Gardening for Beginners 9:00 AM Yukon College Call 668-5200 for more information. Sat. Apr. 13 2019 Community Garden Sign-up 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library 2019 planting season Whitehorse Library meeting room. New and returning gardeners welcome. dugsyukon@ hotmail.com 633-6579 Sat. Apr. 13 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week. See FB for this weeks items Sat. Apr. 13 The Drowsy Chaperone - Matinee 2:00 PM The Guild Hall A Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, Tickets online. Sat. Apr. 13 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sat. Apr. 13 The Drowsy Chaperone 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, Tickets online. Sat. Apr. 13 4th annual Maternity and Baby Fair Organized by CMAY (Community Midwifery Association of Yukon) at the Westmark Ballroom. 12-4 PM Open at 11 for families with strollers and anyone with mobility issues. Sun. Apr. 14 Northern Gardening - Greenhouse Design for Northern Climates 9:00 AM Yukon College Call 668-5200 for more information.

April 10, 2019

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Sun. Apr. 14 Adult RPG Drop-in - Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and More 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Monthly Role-Playing Game (RPG) Free! No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Must be 18 years of age or older. Sun. Apr. 14 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. 14 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. 14 Thai Food Class 3:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn the essentials of Thai cooking and introduce you to unique Thai ingredients that can all be sourced at the local grocery stores. Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133 Sun. Apr. 14 Queer Bowling Night 7:00 PM Mad Trappers Alley This is a FREE, all ages event. We’ll have pizza, too. Email Stephanie at queeryukon@ yahoo.ca.for more info. Mon. Apr. 15 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: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Apr. 15 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon. Apr. 15 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. 15 Plating, Garnish & Finishing Class 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn so many “tricks-of-the-trade” at this class and you’ll definitely want to bring your camera! Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133 Mon. Apr. 15 Available Light Cinema: Modified 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A doc-memoir that questions why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in Canada and the US. Mon. Apr. 15 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon. Apr. 15 Burlesque Class with Chérie Coquette 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Learn the classic art of the Burlesque. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. To register, email at cheriecoquettecabaret@gmail.com Mon. Apr. 15 Available Light Cinema: Red Rover 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre After feeling he has nothing left to live for on earth, a lonely geologist tries to qualify for a one-way mission to Mars with the help of an offbeat musician who is just as lost as he is. Tickets online or at the door. Tue. Apr. 16 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 633-3463. Tue. Apr. 16 The Underachievers 6:30 PM Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty of space. There is no instruction. Cost is free with a membership. Tue. Apr. 16 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance 6:30 PM Icycle Sports No previous experience needed, bring your own bike, work space and tools provided. Register online. Tue. Apr. 16 Reel Paddling Film Festival 2019 World Tour 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre The world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year. Tickets online, at the door, or at Up North Adventures

Fri. Apr. 12 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Fri. Apr. 12 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Fri. Apr. 12 Bridge Building Competition - Setup! 1:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Volunteers are needed to judge the annual bridgebuilding competition! .If you are interested in participating in this event or need info, contact the Engineers Yukon at staff@engineersyukon.ca. Fri. Apr. 12 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance. Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri. Apr. 12 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Sat. Apr. 13 Young Explorers’ Preschool Program 10:30 AM MacBride Museum 667-2709 Designed for parents and children to explore the animal gallery together. Call or email for more information. Sat. Apr. 13 4th Annual Maternity and Baby Fair 11:00 AM Westmark Whitehorse Everything you need for babies or children in Yukon, right here in one place! Admission is by donation. Sat. Apr. 13 fit4two Prenatal Fitness 12:00 PM Long, Lean & Mean Fitness 334-3479 Connect with other moms-to-be in your community while reducing prenatal discomforts like lower back ache, fatigue and swelling. Register online. Sat. Apr. 13 Pysanky; Ukrainian Easter Eggs 1:00 PM Arts Underground Pysanky is the Ukrainian art of egg decorating using wax and dyes. Instructor: Sheelah Tolton To register call reception at 667-4080. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sat. Apr. 13 Bridge Building Competition 1:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Volunteers are needed to judge the annual bridge-building competition! .If you are interested in participating in this event or need info, contact the Engineers Yukon at staff@engineersyukon.ca. Sat. Apr. 13 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information. Sun. Apr. 14 Kids Kreate! 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A free art making class for kids average age 4-11! All kids must be accompanied by an adult, dress for a mess. We will be making wearable sculptures and noise makers with artist Helen O’Connor. Sun. Apr. 14 Easter Joy Catchers - They are a Thing! 13:00PM Yukon Beringia Centre create your very own, bone fide Joy Catcher – just in time for Easter. Sun. Apr. 14 Wee Moves 2:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum AGES 3-5, learn about transportation through play, craft, and songs!. Save your spot by registering at weemoves@goytm.ca Mon. Apr. 15 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Mon. Apr. 15 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Tue. Apr. 16 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Tue. Apr. 16 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights. Tue. Apr. 16 Mindfulness for Families 6:30 PM LDAY Centre for Learning 5 classes is for parents and children (8 yrs +) who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, a light snack is provided. To register call 668-5167 or email ed@ Wed. Apr. 10 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah ldayukon.com. Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, Tue. Apr. 16 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re call 667-5992 for more info. perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out Wed. Apr. 10 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Learn the power of songs, idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call for more information. 322-5990 for more information. Wed. Apr. 10 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch Wed. Apr. 10 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports. 6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Apr. 11 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Wed. Apr. 10 Meet The Expert - Drop In Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, Consultation Services with Davy Joly 10:00 AM games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, (co)space coworking space` Reserve time with call 667-5992 for more info. Davy to dive into your start-up business, financing, Thu. Apr. 11 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 and investment advice by emailing directly at davy. PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re joly@investorsgroup.com. perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out Wed. Apr. 10 YEU Open House 4:30 PM Yukon idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 Employees’ Union Hall Call 667-2331 for more for more information. information.

KIDS & FAMILIES

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed. Apr. 10 Transition to Post-Secondary Workshop 6:00 PM LDAY Centre for Learning A discussion of things to consider when planning for post-secondary studies, apprenticeship, and entering the workforce. Everyone is welcome, light snacks will be provided. Call 668-5167 or email learning@LDAYukon.com to register. Wed. Apr. 10 Yukon Fish & Game Association AGM 7:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Call 667-4263 for more information. Wed. Apr. 10 Rock Your Talk: Speak in Public like a Pro 7:30 PM Baked Cafe Build your skills and conﬁdence for public speaking. Register online Thu. Apr. 11 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Apr. 11 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. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Fri. Apr. 12 Depression - Practical Intervention Strategies 9:00 AM Yukon College Explore a holistic understanding of the causes, impact, and treatment of depression. For more info, please call 456-8589. Sat. Apr. 13 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 Sat. Apr. 13 Plan your Funeral Workshop 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A presentation/ workshop on planning your own funeral/celebration of life/end of life ceremony. You are most welcome to come, whatever your tradition, ask questions, share resources. Mon. Apr. 15 Environmental Education Association of Yukon AGM 4:00 PM Northlight Innovation Tue. Apr. 16 Green Drinks! 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Everyone is welcome! Network with a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government, consultants, business, and more! Tue. Apr. 16 Nest Box Building Workshop 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Assembly of your very own nesting box for small birds such as chickadees and nuthatches. Register online or email for more info. Tue. Apr. 16 Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 PM Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore. Bring your favourite journal and a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation.

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