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REIMAGINING VALENTINE’S DAY
Yukon ideas for this February 14th
Whether you feel that Valentine’s Day is overrated, highly commercialized or cheesy (or it’s your favourite holiday of the year), maybe we can all agree that life is short and that perhaps we should take whatever opportunities we have to celebrate love, in whatever form it may present itself. Valentine’s Day, while often marketed as a way to honour the romantic love between two people, is really a chance to recognize love in all its shapes and incarnations, whether it’s self-love, friendship, family or our lives with our romantic partners. Here are some northern ideas of how to mark the day:
With yourself
• Take yourself out on a date at this year’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF), which runs from February 9–19, and be transported into a different world through their lineup of amazing features, short films and other events, many of which can also be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home, through ALFF online, if you don’t want to make the trek into town. The Yukon is lucky to have been the home of Canada’s largest film festival North of 60, for over 20 years now.
• Make an appointment with a talented local massage therapist. Massage has so many benefits for our physical and emotional wellbeing and is a wonderful way to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Invest in your health and consider making this a part of your self-care routine all year-round. If massage isn’t your thing, you might like to explore acupuncture, naturopathy or a variety of other integrative medicines available here in the Yukon.
• Show some love to our four-legged friends: volunteer at Humane Society Yukon and be reminded of how love doesn’t have to be complicated and that the love of an animal truly is one of the purest things in the world. Go to their website and see how you can sign up, or check out their donation wish list for other ideas on how to support their work. If you’re looking to add a furry companion to your life, adoption adoption instead of buying.
• Bring some art into your life. Sign up for an upcoming workshop at Arts Underground, check out some theatre at the Yukon Arts Centre (Stéphanie Morin-Robert’s Blindside plays on February 15) or listen to some live music in town. Art is a wonderful way to remind yourself of your uniqueness as an individual and the value of selfexpression in loving who you are.
With your partner
• Go on a fat-bike ride or head to Mount Sima for some winter fun. If skiing is something new to both of you, check out Sima’s private ski and snowboard lessons (learning something together is a great way to invite some “fresh air” into your relationship).
• Hunt down a tasty beverage from Yukon Brewing Company, Solstice Ciderworks, Winterlong Brewing Co. or Two Brewers Whisky, and cuddle up in front of a fire. Love can be as simple as listening to your favourite record together on a cozy Yukon winter night.
• Start seedlings for your garden this year. It might still be a bit early, but if you have grow lights or some big south-facing windows, you should be okay. Dreaming about what you want to plant outside, in a few months, and taking the first steps to make that dream a reality is a lovely way to do something together and be reminded of your love all summer long, as you enjoy the
Yukon Convention Bureau fruits of your labour. It’s also a great alternative to traditional store-bought bouquets of flowers.
• For some, gifts are the ultimate sign of adoration from their significant other, but for many, acts of service is their preferred love language. That is to say that actions really can speak louder than words (or a box of chocolates). If you know that your partner feels most loved when you do some sort of thoughtful gesture, such as going out and chopping firewood for your sweetie, without being asked; digging out frozen berries from the freezer and making their favourite jam for breakfast; or taking advantage of Air North’s next sale, and planning a vacation. Acts of service can be large or small: if it’s how your loved one feels your affection the most, doing dishes or letting them sleep in can be just as romantic as giving them a big, extravagant gift.
With family and friends
• Go ice fishing or dig out your snowshoes. It might not feel like it some days but soon enough the snow will be melting and spring will be here. Take advantage of the winter for as long as you can. Pack a thermos of hot chocolate or a coffee from one of our local roasters, such as Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, and make a day of it with the ones you love.
• Take a drive to Skagway or Haines, Alaska, or find a place to rent for a “friends weekend.” Sometimes we get so busy in our lives that we forget how important friendships really are. Take some time to reconnect, play and catch up. Go on an outdoor adventure or just have a cozy time inside with board games, good food and an evening of karaoke.
• While you may have heard of Lumel Studios’ “Hot Date,” did you know that they offer group workshops/events, as well? Arranging an afternoon of glass blowing, with a group of friends or extended family, is a perfect way to stay warm and share a good time together while it’s cold and windy outside.
• Make plans to hang out at the Yukon Rendezvous Festival. This year’s Rendezvous runs from February 10–26, with the main events happening from February 24–26. Check out their schedule online and set time aside to go have some Yukon fun with friends and family, especially after the past several months of winter hibernation. n
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ART SHOWS
Until Feb 25 Understories by Martha Jane Ritchie Arts Underground Repurposed clothing, relief printing, sewing and a variety of other mediums tell the tales of the magical and everchanging natural world that surrounds our home in the Yukon.
Until Feb 25 Taught by Moms by Sarah Lennie Arts Underground Highlights the bonds that are built through sewing circles; the hidden labour that goes into crafting clothing for specific northern landscapes; and the voices and lives of the women that echo through the finished pieces.
Until Feb 25 Celestial Bodies An exhibition featuring works by Linda Leon and Sandra Storey Yukon Artists at Work Gallery (YAAW).
Until Feb 25 Archival Gold Favourites from the Vault Arts Underground Held in the Hougen Heritage Gallery, open for viewing Tue-Sat noon to 5 pm
Until April 2023 Dis Orientation: New Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Jim Smith Building There are more than 500 works by 275 artists in the collection.
LIVE MUSIC
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar a open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 VVinyl VVednesdays 7:00
PM Lefty’s Well Every Wednesday a local record junkie will be showcasing their collections for you, and maybe sometimes trade or buy.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Well Played - Open Mic 7:00 PM Old fashioned drop in Open Mic - Every Thursday - Hosted by Jon Eastlander! - Show up and write down your name, players will be called up in order.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Live DJs - Thursday
Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar
Fri Feb 10 Funk Up the North: Featuring Father Funk 9:00 PM The Local Bar Father Funk’s unique, genre bending, party rocking style fusing elements of Funk, Hip Hop and Disco with floor shaking electronic beats, https://bit. ly/3J9oUur
Sat Feb 11 & 18 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome.
Music lasts until noon
Sat Feb 11 All-City Band Society Dessert & Dance 7:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation
Centre Great tunes with The Big Band and AllCity Jazz Band and not only will you be having fun, you’ll be supporting All-City Band Society, delicious desserts available. Tickets on sale at Whitehorse Motors online. https://bit.ly/3ZOifM9
Sat Feb 11 Linda Ronstadt Revival 8:00 PM
The Local Bar A tribute to Linda Rondstadt with Lucie D, Andrea McColeman, Fawn Fritzen, Dave Haddock, Jordy Walker and Lonnie Powell with your MC Arlin McFarlane!
Sat Feb 11 Leather and Lace Valentine’s Bash
9:30 PM Lefty’s Well Gemini Fire with the Trailer Park Trash Cats for a Special Valentine’s Rock and Roll Smash up! Dress in leather, lace, or both, win door prizes, 50/50 draw with proceeds to Mae Bachur https://bit.ly/3HhTcbO ly/3HwMKhl
Sun Feb 12 ALFF Live - Dear Star Trek - A love letter with a Side of Beef 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre In this live story-telling event Christine Genier talks Indigenous Futurism in Science Fiction and the impact and obligations in pop culture media. Tickets online. https://bit.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub &
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Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every
Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/
Tues Feb 14 & 21 Open Mic Night with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Pan Saloon Performers are encouraged to bring their own instrument and mic. All are welcome. No cover.
General Events
Wed Feb 8 ALFF Industry - ALFF Industry
Spotlights 9:00 AM Online A full day of online presentations from funders to inform Yukoners of important criteria to access funds to develop and produce their film projects. https://bit.ly/3R8lpq3 ly/3kEtE0M
Wed Feb 8 Learn from the Dead 6:30 PM Department of Environment Our program veterinarians will demonstrate wildlife necropsy techniques, and explain what can be learned about how an animal lived and died. https://bit.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Anglican Holy Communion
– Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church
Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd
Wednesday of the month
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Spanish Conversation Group
12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867-687-7238 or Michele 867-3336081
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Thu Feb 9 ALFF Industry - Doc Ignite Market Intelligence 1:30 PM Online From the Hot Docs Industry team: the Doc Ignite session on the latest on “Market Intelligence” – where to find funds and an audience for your project. Register online. https://bit.ly/3j55s7w
Thu Feb 9 40th Anniversary l’Aurore boréale
5:00 PM Centre de la francophonie Special evening to celebrate the 40th anniversary of l’Aurore boréale, en collaboration with La fabrique d’improvisation du Nord. Multipurpose hall of the Centre de la francophonie. Free admission. Information:info@auroreboreale.ca
Thu Feb 9 Beginner Sewing - Upcycled Gym Bag 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn how to use a sewing machine by upcycling some old clothing into something new! No sewing experience is needed. All supplies will be provided. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFtp5y
Thu Feb 9 Stories from Around the Kitchen Table 6:00 PM MacBride Museum Three Generations of YFNs Women Talk Indigenous Politics, 1970s to the Future. https://www. dechinta.ca/
Thu Feb 9 Meet the Mushers 6:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Stop by the Grey Mountain Room and meet the mushers who’ll be tackling the 2023 Yukon Quest.Pick up a race poster, get an autograph.
Thu Feb 9 Music Trivia 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.
Thu Feb 9 ALFF - Eternal Spring 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre In March 2002, a state TV signal in China got hacked by members of the banned spiritual group Falun Gong. Writer, director Jason Loftus and producer, Masha Loftus in attendance. In Mandarin and English with English subtitles. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3jcRPmD
Feb 9 - 19 Available Light Film Festival 5:00 AM Whitehorse Various Locations Featuring short films, artist talks, the ALFF Industry series and ALFF LIVE concerts and run for 2 weeks. All films on ALFF Online will be available for viewers in Yukon and Northwest Territories. Tickets online. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/alff
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Prayer 7:00 PM Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts..
Fri Feb 10 – Sun Feb 26 2023 Yukon Rendezvous Festival Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Schedule of events online https://bit. ly/3HhbNEL
Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - Keynote Address Joy Loewen, National Screen Institute 9:00 AM Old Fire Hall ALFF Industry keynote address spotlights diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives by one Canada’s leading film and media production education and career development institutions for writers, directors and producers. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3WBepmE
Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - Panel Discussion: Lifting-Up Indigenous Screen Projects and Producers 10:30 AM Old Fire Hall Across Canada, new funding opportunities are being created to lift Indigenous filmmakers and boost Indigenous storytelling. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3WMnJUK
Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Navalny 12:00 PM YAC
Yukon Arts Centre Shot as the story unfolded, NAVALNY is an incredible fly-on-the-wall documentary thriller about anti-authoritarian Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3XT317e
Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Ever Deadly 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre Concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs. Through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3wA21sA
Fri Feb 10 ALFF Short Works - Here and the Great Elsewhere 2:00 PM Yukon Theatre Free screening featuring short films: Vistas: Ignition, Mould, Vistas: Dancers of the Grass, Thanadoula, Forests, Here and the Great Elsewhere. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3wANCMw
Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Geographies of Solitude 3:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An immersion into the rich ecosystem of Sable Island, guided by naturalist and environmentalist Zoe Lucas. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3JsHUEa
Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Bones of Crows 5:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples and a stirring story of extraordinary resilience and resistance. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3XMqOWe cont’d on page 19 ...
Fri Feb 10 Yukon Rendezvous Festival KickOff 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Free fun family event, check out all the Rendezvous characters, can-can line, snowshoe shufflers and many performers. https://bit.ly/3HhbNEL
Fri Feb 10 Introduction to Special Effects
Makeup 6:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Join award winning Special Effects Makeup Artist Karlee Morse for a 2-weekend intensive on prosthetic applications and SFX makeup. Register online. https://bit.ly/3HpCj0c
Fri Feb 10 ALFF Short Works 6 - Yukon Light 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring local films: Snow Bear, Senior Year, Hiking, Ablation, Sorry Folks, Tlingit Samurai, Please Cheese Please Me, Don’t Bring Lulu, Blur. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3wxk6HB
Fri Feb 10 ALFF - The Whale 9:15 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3WNdmQv
Fri Feb 10 & 17 TGIF – For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets available the week leading up to the TGIF. Advance tickets through the legion, NOT for sale at the door!
Sat Feb 11 North of 60 Agriculture Conference Yukon University Held in room A2204 - Free,.email agriculture@yukon.ca to RSVP
Sat Feb 11 & 18 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.
Sat Feb 11 ALFF Industry - VR, Games and App case study Lofty Sky Entertainment 9:00 AM Old Fire Hall A rare look into the creation of an award-winning animated documentary Eternal Spring and the online companion pieces to share this fine animated film with the world. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jaesrW
Sat Feb 11 Yukon Quest 2023 11:00 AM Shipyards Park Come cheer the dogs and mushers on as they start their epic 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race. Dress for the weather! https://bit.ly/3WUVwuR
Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Broker 12:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3wEmlZW
Sat Feb 11 & 18 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.
Sat Feb 11 ALFF Industry Panel Discussion
Submitting to Film Festivals 3:00 PM Old Fire Hall Join us as we hear from a panel of Yukon filmmakers and film festival programmers on key tips and considerations when submitting your creation to film festivals. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3kOrVp
Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Voices Across the Water 3:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Film follows
Alaskan Tlingit Wayne Price and Yukon francophone Halin de Repentigny are among the last canoe builders. Filmmakers and guests in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jlAeJ8
Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Polaris 6:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Eco-action fantasy set in the year 2144: think Mad Max on skidoos. Viva Lee plays Sumi, a ten-year-old raised by a polar bear in the frozen dystopian world evading capture by a group of warriors called the Morads. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3kSrvif
Sat Feb 11 Titan Gaming Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Clarity Club board games night! It’s a great way to meet some new people, have some snacks and have a bit of fun. https://bit.ly/3Hqn8DG
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Mountainview Church ca/Watch
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.
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth.
Sun Feb 12 & 19 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.
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM
The Northern Collective Church
Mon Feb 13 & 20 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 can sign in 2 guests MAX
Mon Feb 13 Wild Crafts - Handmade Watercolour Palette 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Make your own inks and watercolours from natural materials and get some practice using them! Open to all ages, register online. https://bit.ly/3JlRrNc
Tue Feb 14 ALFF Short Works - Triangle of Darkness 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring short films: Saturday Night, Nowhere Land, At Dusk, Triangle of Darkness, Walking is Medicine, 55 Socks, Alambic: Solid Ground. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3HAEq15
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 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
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
Tue Feb 14 & 21 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit. ly/3oWjB5W
Wed Feb 15 25th Anniversary Territorial Skills Competition Registration Kick Off!
3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Come in and fill out the registration form, ask us any questions you may have, or just drop by for a snack and to say hi! https://bit.ly/3XzO9dB
Wed Feb 15 Bluegrass/Old Time Jam 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 A fun and relaxed jam, medium tempos, bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not at all required.
Wed Feb 15 Blindside 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts ly/3WWXBqz
Centre An eye-opening comedy about resilience, empathy, and self-acceptance. One-eyed cancer survivor Stéphanie Morin-Robert recounts her life as a feisty 7-year-old who wields her glasseye as a weapon. Tickets online. https://bit.
Wed Feb 15 thru Sat Feb 18 The Wolves by Sarah Delappe 7:00 PM The Guild Hall This compelling drama play takes an insightful and honest look at the lives of young people. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/40eNeks
Thu Feb 16 ALFF Short Works - Three Things
We Won’t Talk About 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre
Showcasing short films: Pony, III, Three Things
We Won’t Talk About, Scaring Women at Night, Very Present, The Chase, Lay Me by the Shore.
Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3j6ESuH
Thu Feb 16 Workshop - Drawing Now Making ly/3kBePft
Your Mark 6:00 PM Arts Underground An eight-week course designed to give learners the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of drawing tools - coloured pencils and graphite sticks, conte and charcoal, pen and ink, oil and chalk pastels. Register online. https://bit.
Fri Feb 17 & Sat Feb 18 Live Comedy - Dave Merheje 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge
Dave Merheje is a Canadian phenom, stars on Hulu’s Rami, has specials on Crave and Netflix. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jhGYb3
Fri Feb 17 ALFF Short Works - Municipal
Relaxation Module 9:00 PM Yukon Theatre
Featuring short films; I Thought the World of You, Living with Ataxia, Municipal Relaxation Module, Hotel, Red House, Wherever You Are, Wherever I Am, Chasing Birds, Rumination. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3kPR17x
Sat Feb 18 ALFF Short Works - Hidden Histories 2:30 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring short films: Imalijirit, Tiny, Kokum with Love, Tibi. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3Ra6ag8
Sat Feb 18 ALFF - Whetu Marama - Bright
Star 4:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre For Māori, the canoe underpins our culture. We once built waka/canoes from giant trees and sailed the vast Pacific by the stars. These arts were lost to us for 600 years - then the stars realigned. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jhU5Jp
Sun Feb 19 ALFF - Living 11:00 AM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a shadow existence, who at the eleventh hour makes a supreme effort to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3RdNNqO
Sun Feb 19 ALFF - I Like Movies 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre A cheeky film nerd stands on the threshold of adulthood. Join us as we go back to the wonderful world of the local video store in this charming indie comedy. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3wAuZs6
KIDS & FAMILIES
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.
Mondays Family Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes
Gymnastics Gym Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.
Mondays Craft & Activities Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Drop in with optional activity and craft. Guest visitors from local organisations
Mondays Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W
Tuesdays Craft & Activities Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Drop in with optional activity and craft. Guest visitors from local organisations
Tuesdays Baby Story Time 10:30 AM
Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in..
Tuesdays Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM
Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 2 - 4 yrs. & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in.
Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM
Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.
Wednesdays Polarettes Preschool/Family Drop In 11:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.
Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe
Thursdays Head, Heart and Hands Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, share and learn practical parenting tips for lifes challenges.
Thursdays Family Drop-In 11:00 AM Polarettes
Gymnastics Club Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays Drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Open to ages 11-17 to our free drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game program! No experience necessary, supplies and snacks provided.
Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.
Fridays Family Drop-In 10:00 AM Polarettes
Gymnastics Club Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.
Fridays 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
Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.
Saturdays Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarettes
Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.
Sat Feb 11 Kids Night Out 5:00 PM Polarettes
Gymnastics Club Parents get a night out and kids get FUN, get fed, and wind down with a movie on our big screen. Pre-registration required. www.polarettes.org
Sat Feb 18 Roaring 20’s Dance Party 7:30 PM
The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Young people ages 12-18 (and YTYP alumni), are invited to join us for a substance-free Roaring (19)20’s Dance Party! Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3WOVTHq
Online Events
Wednesdays Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.
Wednesdays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage.com/ book-online.
Fridays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community
Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693
Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 3347693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online
Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help
Tuesdays 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.
Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https://bit.ly/3GTz6T5 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZIpdmvrTwpHNUG1Hqq0cV87HVTRByHff5U
Thu Feb 9 Burnout – Tending the Inner Fire 10:00 AM Online Join TIA Yukon and Bonnie MacDonald of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division for the next workshop in the Elevate Workshop Series, Burnout: Tending the Inner Fire. https://bit. ly/3ZZtVvk
Thu Feb 9 ALFF Industry - Doc Igniite From Treatment to Screen 9:00 AM Online From the Hot Docs Industry team: the Doc Ignite session on the latest on “Market Intelligence”
– where to find funds and an audience for your project. Register online. https://bit.ly/407Ou8V
Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - One-to-One
Meetings with Funders & Decision Makers
1:00 PM Online Two sessions dedicated to one-to-one meetings with funders and decision-makers, participate online or in person - Tickets online. https://bit.ly/405W5VH
Wed Feb 15 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 3:30 PM Online Develop listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills. Explore alternative ways to respond to conflict. Pre-registration is required for this workshop. To register call 4566721 https://bit.ly/3u8hsqF
Wed Feb 15 Living with Loss 6:30 PM Online
A free online workshop to help you support yourself and others in times of grief.
Thu Feb 16 HOPE4U 1:30 PM ZOOM Yukon Council on Aging’s Learning for Life series presents Brenda Fediuk “HOPE4U -The Reconciliation of Challenges in Everyday Living.” http://learningforlifeyukon.weebly.com/ events.html
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Community Events Active And Wellness Events
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Wed Feb 8 Intermediate
Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Ice Lake Join Barb Gauthier as we visit and snowshoe through our favorite trails.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Sass Class – Drop in 6:15 PM Velvet Antler Productions Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. https://bit.ly/3QqUMMz
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Spirit Bear
Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Badminton Adult
Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM
Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels
Thu Feb 9 & 16 NO-GI JIU JITSU
Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Total Body HIIT
12:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness
A 30 minute total bodyweight cardio class. Drop In
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Intro to No Bun
Ballet – Drop In 6:00 PM Velvet Antler Productions A low impact, medium/ high energy class. We will strip it all down to the basics while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online https:// bit.ly/3CucusG
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts
6:00 AM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts
12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Lunchtime Mat
Class – Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https://bit.ly/3jPb9pX
STRONG BACK. SOFT FRONT.
Fri Feb 10 Intermediate Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Ice Lake Join Barb Gauthier as we visit and snowshoe through our favorite trails.
Sat Feb 11 K.S.A. Annual Take a Friend Snowmobiling 10:00 AM Cooper Haul Staging Area Celebrate International Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week! Meet at Fish Lake Road
Sun Feb 12 Kick/Grip Waxing for Beginners 11:00 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre You will be learning during this 1h workshop how to prep your skis to ensure the best grip when out skiing. Register online. https://bit.ly/3R6qgrv
Sun Feb 12 Intro to Ice Climbing
1:00 PM Equinox Ice Towers 1:00 PM A friendly space to try ice climbing, provides everything you need to try this exhilarating winter activity. https:// bit.ly/3Dbbt9s
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Kids Muay Thai
4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts
7:30 PM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”
Mon Feb 13 & 20 KIDS MUAY THAI
Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts
12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Tue Feb 14 Kicksledding Together with Elder Active 10:00 AM Whitehorse Improve your endurance and kicksled technique, including efficient and balanced kicking, turning, and safe downhill and braking.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old..
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate
Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and personcentered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info
Sun Feb 19 Glide Waxing for Beginners 11:00 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre During this one hour workshop you will learn how to properly glide wax your skis to ensure the best glide while out skiing. Register online. https://bit. ly/3XWmSln
Wellness Listings
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.
Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling
Drop-In and Short Term
Counselling Service 11:00 AM
Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100
Lambert St. Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight?
Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Community Kitchen
11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Dads Matter Group 5:30 PM NVD Place A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, all male caregivers are welcome. Join us to talk about parenting and meet other male caregivers. For more info contact 3360795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Arka Brotherhood
Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM
Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past self-limiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. To register email or call mjvernon@ gmail.com 332-4722.
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Overeaters
Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM
Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail. com for more information
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Beginner w/
Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine
Bakery – Upstairs Sun Salutation A+B, foundational standing poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@ mac.com
Wed Feb 8 & 15 Move with Life w/ Phillipe – All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine
Bakery – Upstairs A condition practice for movers of all types seeking agility, mobility, stamina and strength. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com
Thu Feb 9 Nutrition for Real Life –
Thinking Beyond the Calorie Count 12:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace
Join Joline Beauregard with Sunrise Nutrition as she discusses the weightneutral approach to make peace with and fuel your body without guilt. https://bit.ly/3wDE2c0
Wed Feb 8 & 15 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church
Cathedral
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Drop in Morning Practice with Nakai 8:00 AM The Guild Hall gentle and invigorating morning sessions, led by Nakai’s Artistic Director Jacob Zimmer. Drop in, admission by donation.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFowWQ
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation
Thu Feb 9 & 16 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Vitality Yoga w/ Nancy 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Family & Friends
Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca for more info.
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Breathe + Stretch w/Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs A slow paced class to stretch the body. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Thu Feb 9 & 16 AA Polar GroupO/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com
Thu Feb 9 & 16 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Morning Yoga
Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.
Fri Feb 10 & 17 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group..
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!
Fri Feb 10 & 17 Slow Flow Resto
– All Levels 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Sat Feb 11 & 18 AA Hospital
Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Sat Feb 11 & 18 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info
Sat Feb 11 & 18 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Vitality Yoga w/ Nancy 9:00 AM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Restorative Yoga
– All Levels 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery
– Upstairs Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props relaxing variations of backbends. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Self-Love Sunday
– Drop In 11:00 AM Velvet Antlers Productions This class is taught with an easy breezy feel, with a focus on poise and confidence.
Sun Feb 12 & 19 Candlelight YIN with Caitlyn MacMaster 6:45 PM Habit Health & Wellness Yin yoga is a calming practice, using long holds as an opportunity to journey inward, let thoughts settle, and build selfawareness.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Live And Online
Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Smart Recovery
Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building.
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Absolute
Beginners – Intro 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Introduction to yoga with Erica. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Mon Feb 13 CRUSH 2023! (or… what can a men’s circle do for me?) 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon Meet the men involved and learn more about the two ARKA Brotherhood men’s circles changing lives in Whitehorse. http://www. arkabrotherhood.com
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Hips, Hams Core
– All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery
- Upstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Mon Feb 13 & 20 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Mon Feb 13 & 20 Arka Brotherhood Circle: Grizzly Squad 7:00 PM Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past self-limiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. Register by email or phone bcdrisco@gmail.com/867-332-0465.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Drop in Morning Practice with Nakai 8:00 AM The Guild Hall gentle and invigorating morning sessions, led by Nakai’s Artistic Director Jacob Zimmer. Drop in, admission by donation.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Sewing Circle
1:00 PM Champagne and Aishihik
First Nations CAFN Sewing Circle is every Tuesday. A gathering space available to work on your projects. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Intermediate –Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery
– Upstairs Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.
Tue Feb 14 & 21 Better Backs Hips, Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery
– Upstairs Critical alignment therapy and therapeutic work for healing. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@ mac.com
Tue Feb 14 & 21 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.
