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ILENE BOECHLER

I Know My Onions: Homesteading North of the 53rd

Ilene Boechler

If you have never moved to a quarter section (160 acres) that’s completely covered with bush that had to be cleared manually with an axe, then I doubt that you homesteaded north of the 53rd parallel. The dreadful drought taking place in the southern prairies of Saskatchewan made making a sustainable life an impossibility.

My father left the prairie farm site near Watrous in 1931 to pursue a new beginning on a homestead outside of Carrot River. Hardships, as one might imagine, were constant companions. There were no roads, drainage ditches or cleared land that could be cultivated. There was also excessive rain and mosquitoes beyond imagination.

All his worldly possessions were loaded on a hayrack drawn by a team of Clydesdales and trekked the 200 miles northeast.

Recycling became an art-form, not because we were ahead of our time, but out of necessity. And making do provided a fertile ground for creativity. One such example happened when a baby pig was born too frail to suckle. By punching a hole in the bottom of an empty salmon tin, and pulling a worn towel through, the piglet was provided a nipple to suckle milk.

Education was very important to my parents. The school (built of logs, as were most all structures), was on a plot of land which my father had donated.

The school became the site for

meetings, socials, dances, sporting events and picnics. It was the nucleus of the community. And this is where I attended Grade 1 through 10. For Grade 11, I went to the town of Carrot River where the pool room provided classroom space overlooking Main Street.

As I recall, home was a very happy place. My parents, though living a very tough life, displayed a gratefulness for the gifts we did have; health, happiness and a loving family. This legacy taught us how to “roll with the punches” and to be grateful for the life you have.

I Know My Onions is available from McNally Robinson Booksellers, Coles, Chapters, Indigo, Amazon and the Western Development Gift Store.

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Margot Schmiedge advocates for those with Kabuki Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that leads to cognitive and sensory disabilities that afflicts her daughter, Tara. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

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READ MY BOOK — 2 A look at I Know My Onions: Homesteading North of the 53rd

IN THE CITY — 14 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s shot that defines the week

SPACES — 4 Restored Superintendent’s Residence serves as a reminder of the past

EVENTS — 16 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com

ON THE COVER — 6 Starting with her own daughter, Margot Schmiedge has given hope to people with Kabuki Syndrome

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 21 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 11 GARDENING — 12 A gardener’s paradise is tucked away at the university ASK ELLIE — 13

SHARP EATS — 22 Nine tools that will create a dream kitchen for home chefs WINE WORLD — 23 Try dipping your toes in a Tuscan bath

The Superintendent’s Residence, built in 1913 and located on the grounds of the Forestry Farm Park in Saskatoon, has been restored to its former glory. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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Restored building serves as reminder of the past

By Jenn Sharp WHAT? A red brick house that was built as a residence for the superintendent of the Forestry Farm Park. At that time, the site was the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station (part of the PFRA or Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Program). At one time, the prairie shelter belt program shipped seven million trees annually to farms for shelterbelts, which helped protect land from drought and wind.

WHERE? The Superintendent’s Residence is located on the grounds of the Forestry Farm Park in Saskatoon.

WHEN? The house was built in 1913. The non-profit Friends of the Forestry Farm House formed in 1996 to meet the challenges of saving, restoring and interpreting the building, which was slated for demolition.

WHO? The group got a 10-year lease on the building from the City of Saskatoon.

They raised the money and did all the renovation work. The Forestry Farm (and the Superintendent’s Residence) is now a protected National Historic Site.

The first superintendent was James McLean. He, his wife and three children moved to Saskatoon from rural Saskatchewan where they lived in a sod house. They stayed for the next 29 years.

His daughter Flora shared her reminiscences of growing up in the house with the Friends of the Forestry Farm. Before she died, she gave her diary to the group. Diary excerpts are shared during school tours of the house – it gives kids someone with which they can connect.

Kids on the tours get to visit Flora’s bedroom, which has been outfitted in antiques from the era.

The second superintendent, Les Kerr, developed several varieties of fruitbearing trees for use in shelterbelts, like the Sutherland crabapple, along with ornamental shelterbelt shrubs like the Sutherland golden elder. Kerr also ran a small wildlife rescue, taking in orphaned baby animals.

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SPACES HOW? Almost everything, including the hardwood flooring, is original to the house. For a time, the house was used as offices for the zoo. The walls were clad in blue paneling that later had to be removed.

Water had been leaking through the roof into the walls for years. As a result, the rotted plaster all had to be removed. The group pulled out all of the walls and started from scratch.

The kitchen is modern, as it’s used for hosting fundraiser dinners.

The city also rents out the facility to groups who use it for retreats or family reunions. There’s a deck, patio and a large lawn surrounding the house.

Most of the home’s bedrooms have been converted into offices for the Saskatoon Zoo Society.

WHY? The Friends of the Forestry Farm House didn’t want to see an important piece of Saskatoon’s history disappear.

“That happens too much I think in Saskatoon,” says group member Cindy Cunanan. “With a little bit of maintenance and upkeep you can keep them in good shape. This house would never have been in the state it was in had the city took care of the roof and kept the heat on inside. But it’s all cost, right?”

Getting an old building restored and meeting modern building codes is an expensive, labourious undertaking.

At the Superintendent’s Residence, a wheelchair ramp had to be added, along with ground floor bathrooms, a second floor bathroom and two exits from the second story.

The total cost was never figured out as so much of the work was donated, but estimates are pegged at several hundred thousand.

The Friends of the Forestry Farm hosts free walking tours and open house days during the spring and summer months. The first one is on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Peggy at 306-652-9801. jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

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Having a child with a disability can really make you feel like an island.

— Margot Schmiedge

F O R T H E L O V E O F TA R A

Hands-on approach made a world a difference

By Rachel Psutka Tara Schmiedge curls up on a pile of fluffy white pillows, swinging on a circular bed suspended like a cloud from the ceiling of her basement living quarters. Her mom, Margot, crawls in next to her, iPad in hand, to look through family photos. Childhood scenes of Tara and her three sisters quickly transition to a newborn baby, pink and swaddled — Tara is now an aunt, and Margot a grandmother. The two laugh as they sway gently back and forth, two peas in a floating pod.

Tara, 25, has Kabuki Syndrome, a relatively rare genetic disorder that causes cognitive delays, behavioural issues and a wide range of medical problems.

These days, Tara is at ease in her world. She shares a northwest Regina home with another young woman with a disability and the support workers who come and go around the clock.

She has a specially designed, one-onone day program that meets her needs.

Her parents, Margot and Dean, visit regularly and make sure her life is full of love and encouragement. They have fought tirelessly to make sure she has adequate support to do the best she can with her abilities.

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As most families with a disabled child find out, it’s never easy.

The Schmiedges started taking Tara to Winnipeg for sensory therapies as a preschooler, before she was diagnosed.

They knew she had cognitive delays, something they could see when comparing Tara’s development to that of her two older sisters, Leah and Kyla, and younger sister Erica.

Doctors originally thought Tara might have osteogenesis imperfecta, since Margot had a family member with the congenital bone disorder.

“We knew that wasn’t likely the right syndrome,” Margot said, noting Tara’s cognitive delays didn’t fit that diagnosis.

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Margot Schmiedge and her daughter Tara, who has a rare genetic disorder called Kabuki Syndrome. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

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Everybody that gets to know Tara falls in love with her. She has challenging behaviours but once you know how to go around that, she’s really very endearing and so truthful. — Margot

Then Tara was diagnosed with Kabuki Syndrome by a Winnipeg geneticist at 4 1/2 years old. It was a relatively newlycategorized disease, first described in 1981 by Japanese scientists.

“Having a child with a disability can really make you feel like an island,” Margot said, tucked into a comfortable chair in her home a few minutes’ drive from Tara.

“You try to maintain your friendships from before, and you do, but your life goes in a whole different direction than the majority of people.”

It was that isolation that encouraged Margot to pen a letter in a medical genetics journal about a year after Tara was diagnosed.

Using a family friend’s then-advanced method of communication — an email address — she was soon inundated with requests to keep in touch and share information about Tara’s development and challenges. They quickly had to invest in a computer and a dial-up Internet connection of their own.

A website was also necessary. But in the mid-1990s, it wasn’t quite as easy as it is today to post things to the mysterious world wide web.

Margot enlisted the help of her brother, Ed Zwart, and his partner Janice Banser. The two technophiles made Margot’s dream for a network where families could connect and share information a reality.

And so the Kabuki Syndrome Network (KSN) was born. If you search Google for Kabuki Syndrome today, it is still the top hit.

Over the past two decades, Margot has fielded thousands of requests for information in multiple languages from her home. Some were from researchers; other requests were from families unsure of where to turn with their new diagnosis.

Her background as a nurse — she stopped working when Tara was born — helped in explaining the complicated terms to other parents, including writing a medical dictionary.

Newsletters were the next step. They were printed and mailed out for years, before moving to an online format. Brochures came out in several languages — Margot got a language school to translate portions of the website into Spanish to meet demand. She even reached out to geneticists and doctors to write articles that the average parent could understand.

What is Kabuki Syndrome?

— First described in 1981 by Japanese scientists and named after affected individuals’ facial resemblance to traditional Kabuki makeup — Affects anywhere from one in 10,000 to one in 30,000 live births — Caused by spontaneous gene mutation in one of two genes — Wide range of congenital problems can result, from heart defects to kidney issues to recurrent ear infections — Also a wide range of cognitive and intellectual disabilities, from mild learning disabilities to autism-like symptoms — No known impact on lifespan, although the syndrome has only been described for 34 years — Research continues into the genes causing Kabuki Syndrome. A recent study by Johns Hopkins researchers in mice with a genetic change similar to Kabuki Syndrome reports that the use of an anticancer drug can “open up” DNA, leading to improved mental function

Tara Schmiedge has Kabuki Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that leads to cognitive and sensory disabilities. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

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Little things like that started adding up to provide a bigger source of information. It’s funny how things snowballed. I never set out to do this, never. — Margot

“Little things like that started adding up to provide a bigger source of information,” Margot said. “It’s funny how things snowballed. I never set out to do this, never.”

From supporting newly-diagnosed families reaching out for help, to assisting doctors looking to explain the disorder in layman’s terms, the quiet force behind a mountain of information has been passionately advocating not only what’s best for Tara, but what works for other children around the world with the condition.

“She’s really an amazing, one-woman magician,” said Dana Levinson, a Minnesota mom of a seven-year-old girl who also has Kabuki Syndrome.

When Levinson’s daughter was diagnosed as an infant in 2008, she soon found there wasn’t much local support for a syndrome with an incidence rate around one in 10,000.

Reaching out to Margot and the KSN

was a major step in learning how to live with the diagnosis.

“Kabuki was first discovered in the 1980s and really since then (Margot)’s been the main person providing info, identifying professionals, connecting families,” Levinson said.

Levinson not only wanted to learn more about the syndrome but also became involved in helping shape what the KSN could become. She’s leading the organization’s efforts for the first-ever Kabuki Syndrome conference, which will take place at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore this summer.

Meeting other families who have a child with Kabuki Syndrome has been “so helpful,” Levinson added.

“These are kids that tend to have developmental issues. My daughter wears hearing aids and she had a feeding tube, so just meeting other kids that may have had similar expe-

riences is good for her for having a social support group, too.”

KSN has also been a support for the Schmiedges, leading to longterm friendships and visits while vacationing, but it didn’t always hold the answers to every problem.

“Tara is definitely on the higher end of physical disability and sensory issues and because of that she had many, many behavioural issues from about 13 on,” Margot said.

It was something that the family had to face mostly on their own. Their lives got “very complicated.”

In some instances, Tara would hit and bite. Her obsessive tendencies and anxieties were a part of daily life.

On a family camping trip, Margot brought along Tara’s favourite cookies — a huge motivator for Tara at the time — but she wouldn’t eat them. She barely touched food the whole weekend.

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Margot Schmiedge started a website, the Kabuki Syndrome Network, which is a main source for people looking for help with the rare disease. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

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I think you have a choice to make when you have a child with special needs. You either work very hard at it, or you drown in the immensity of it. And I think Tara taught us the patience. — Margot

“We get back home and we’re unpacking the food, and she brings her cookies to the cupboard where the cookies go. She sits down, goes back to the cupboard, takes the cookies out, and starts eating,” Margot said.

“Those cookies had to come out of that cupboard.”

School also became too much for her. Tara stayed in high school until 22, but was only managing a couple of hours per day by her last year.

Judy Humphries, Tara’s former student support services teacher at Michael A. Riffel High School, said the system can be hard to navigate for parents who aren’t sure what their options are for their child’s post-high school life.

“The transition is difficult sometimes for the students themselves, because they’ve been at their particular school for up to eight years, some of them. It’s hard to leave,” she said.

For students like Tara, the existing day programs may not be the right fit.

“There were things that Tara’s parents knew would not work for her,” Humphries said. “They could’ve just thrown up their hands and said, ‘We give up, wherever she ends up will be fine,’ but that’s not what they did.”

Instead, Margot designed a day program for Tara that comes with one-on-one support. She does various tasks during the day, from collecting recyclables to delivering Meals on Wheels. In summer, she waters community gardens.

It’s a different path than some other young adults with disabilities take, and one that required letterwriting and many meetings.

“I’m a bit of a doer myself; it’s in my nature. We had to really fight to get her what she needed,” Margot said.

“All young people with cognitive disabilities should have those kind of parents,” Humphries added.

“They need someone that’s just looking out for them.”

■ ■ ■ ■ Tara was finally designated as “complex needs” — a designation not given lightly.

Tara Schmiedge (right) and her younger sister Erica.

PHOTOS COURTESY SCHMIEDGE FAMILY

Tara Schmiedge as a baby.

Tara Schmiedge rides an adapted bike with her dad Dean.

It means Tara has access to special funding for her housing and day program.

The Schmiedges’ advocacy work for their daughter is far from done.

Her home had three other young women with disabilities when she first moved in and Tara had daily meltdowns over the pressures of living away from her parents and the constant stream of visitors and staff.

“It was very, very difficult for

Tara,” Margot said. “We tried to prepare her. We’d go to the house before anyone was living there, show her where her bedroom would be.”

But it didn’t sink in, and the first year was terrible.

Daily panicked phone calls begging to come home were hard to face.

But it was an important step for not only Tara to make, but for her parents, as they too needed to have some space. And once two of the res-

idents were moved to a new home, it became a lot easier.

“I like that we get to enjoy her now. I really like that. It’s not that we never enjoyed her, but I really just enjoy her now.”

Tara is doing “amazing” these days, she added.

“She’s a sweetheart, an absolute sweetheart. Everybody that gets to know Tara falls in love with her. She has challenging behaviours but once you know how to go around that, she’s really very endearing and so truthful.”

The efforts they’ve put in over the

years have not only improved their own lives, but those of many other families with Kabuki Syndrome. Yet, Margot doesn’t think they’ve done anything extra special.

“There are parents that believe that it takes special parents to raise a child with special needs, but I don’t share this philosophy,” she said.

“I think you have a choice to make when you have a child with special needs. You either work very hard at it, or you drown in the immensity of it. And I think Tara taught us the patience.” rpsutka@leaderpost.com

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By Jackie Bantle The most educational outdoor plant space at the University of Saskatchewan (and the most diverse in Saskatchewan) is the Patterson Garden Arboretum.

The two-hectare arboretum is tucked into the southeast corner of Preston Avenue and College Drive. The arboretum, established in 1966, was named to honour Dr. Cecil Patterson, the first head of the university’s department of horticulture science. It was originally part of a now discontinued network of woody ornamental hardiness trial sites on the prairies.

The arboretum continues to be used for teaching and has long been a popular stop for the local horticultural community.

Patterson Garden contains about 850 different trees, shrubs and vines. While the core of the arboretum consists of 40-year-old (and older) trees and shrubs, new plant material is constantly being added to replace non-hardy species, victims of significant disease or insect problems, or the ones that have simply reached the end of their natural lifespans. All the plants are labelled with common and botanical names, plus the year they were planted.

Spring is both an aromatic and colourful time to wander through the garden. Several willows bloom in early spring while over forty lilacs (Syringa) are in flower from mid-May to June. The blossoms of a dozen different flowering crab apples (Malus) usher in summer.

A collection of vines, forming the eastern edge of the arboretum, includes commonly grown plants such as the Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and Dropmore Scarlet Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera brownii), along with the less known hairy honeysuckle (Lonicera hirsute) and Oak Lake Frost grape (Vitis riparia).

A large part of the arboretum contains various species and cultivars of shade trees such as oak, ash, poplar, elm, linden and birch; seek out the 44-year-old silver maple (Acer saccharinum). Also among the rare-for-the-prairies are red ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Serotina de Selys poplar (Populus canadensis), Japanese elm (Ulmus japonica), Japanese linden (Tilia japonica) and yellow birch (Betula lutea). Not to be missed are black walnut (Juglans nigra), scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea), the 48-year-old Shore Pine (Pinus contorta), and the nine-yearold Chinese catalpa tree (Catalpa ovata).

Take a walk through Patterson Gardens, located at the corner of Preston Avenue and College Drive, to see flowering crab apples in bloom later this spring.

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During the summer months, come and smell the 50 species and varieties of roses. Other flowering shrubs include 23 species of mature spirea and nearly 20 potentilla cultivars.

Scarlet oak, along with many of the deciduous burning bush (Euonymous spp.) varieties, provide spectacular red fall colour. Bark texture and colour, along with the large selection of conifers, provide interest during the cold winter months. There are 17 creeping juniper cultivars (Juniperus horizontalis) along with numerous other juniper species. Over 20 cedar cultivars (Thuja occidentalis) can be found in varying shapes and sizes. Thirteen spruce species (Picea) and varieties, planted over the last 40 years, are also on display. Among the pines

(Pinus) is a 48-year-old Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra) as well as a ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). An extremely attractive 34-yearold white pine (Pinus strobes), native to the western United States but rarely grown in Saskatchewan, can be found in the middle of the garden.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit Patterson Garden, I invite you to take a tour. It provides an opportunity to see what that tree you just planted or are planning to plant might look like in 20 or 40 years, as well as the wide variety of trees beyond poplar, ash and linden that are possible to grow in Saskatoon. Bring a friend or go by yourself on a contemplative walk among these mature trees to learn, clear

your thoughts and listen to the birds.

Patterson Garden (www.patterson-arboretum.usask.ca) is open to the public 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Maintenance and support for the arboretum is provided by the Department of Plant Sciences at the U of S and the Meewasin Valley Authority.

Bantle is a horticulturist living in Saskatoon.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming garden information sessions and other horticulture events: Gardenscape, March 27 – 29 at the Saskatoon Exhibition Grounds.

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Avoid a difficult ex, and explain why to relatives Q. Fifteen years ago, when in my 20s, I broke up with my high school girlfriend. I hadn’t wanted to join her religion, and also discovered she’d cheated on me. She immediately spread nasty falsehoods about me to mutual friends. She also threatened to keep in touch with my parents purely to spite me.

I started college out of town. A year later I returned, she contacted me, and I agreed to meet as friends.

During lunch, she propositioned me for sex, despite her then being engaged. I stopped all contact again, and later left to continue college.

That year she invited my parents and my aunt and uncle to her wedding. To my surprise and hurt, they all attended. She continues to send my parents cards, gifts, and family photos. They happily receive her phone calls, and share news with her about our family and my life.

Seven years ago I told my parents how hurtful this was to me. I’ve returned to my hometown and find that it’s continued.

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One phone call came through yesterday while I was there, and my mom eagerly took it. I became upset and said it bothers me greatly, especially because I consider her abusive. Apparently they still don’t understand, despite my sharing the details of what she did.

Wit’s End A. Maybe your parents have been lonely and she provided attention.

They’ve apparently developed their own relationship with her that has nothing to do, in their minds, with your past one.

It’s impossible to be certain that this is still part of her much earlier threat to hurt you.

The critical question now is this: How much does it matter? You can’t seem to change your parents’ attitude toward her — they just don’t get it.

Hopefully, you can stop caring and just ignore and avoid her.

You can try to strengthen your own connection to your parents and relatives and help them understand that talking about your personal life to her or (anyone) crosses a privacy line.

Q. I’m 19, and an only child away at school. This past weekend when visiting back home, my mom said that my dad wants a divorce.

They’d recently gone on a weekend trip with other couples. Mom got very intoxicated and did something stupid. But they both agree that she didn’t cheat on my dad.

He won’t tell her what she actually did but he’s so furious and hurt that he says he can’t forgive her.

I can’t understand how he could call it quits without trying to talk to someone or give either of us an explanation.

They never fought in front of me and always kept any problems separate from me.

Also, they own a business together.

I feel my dad’s being rash and not thinking through how much my mom really does for him and how much this will affect all our lives.

My mom doesn’t want me to tell anyone, she’s hoping it’ll just blow over. Now I feel a huge burden, which I don’t know how to handle.

Angry and Heart-broken A. So far this is only between them.

It sounds like your father was humiliated in some way — and that’s one of the hardest things for a partner to accept, especially humiliation before friends.

She needs to keep apologizing to him and saying how much she values their life together, and how upset she is at having hurt him.

This has to be all about him, not about their business together or even their relationship with you.

It’s not over yet.

Q. I open a restaurant nearby, so walk to work each morning.

I wear a reflector vest, but drivers don’t wait until I cross safely before they proceed through the intersection. This endangers my unborn baby and me. Sometimes, it takes a day before the adrenaline rush subsides.

I feel angrier lately at these mostly-young drivers for not caring about my safety. I now don’t have normal patience or good humour with customers.

My life and job are at risk.

Need Calm A. Anxiety can affect your well being during a pregnancy and also your patience level at work. Talk to your doctor about your stress level, which may be exacerbated by general fears regarding having a baby, for which you need some reassurances.

Taking public transport may add to your budget, but is worth it for better peace of mind? Changing shifts might help. Most important, be aware and alert at all times wherever you’re walking.

SPRING PROGRAMS

HISTORICAL CLOTHING OF THE LATE 19TH CENTURY

Sunday March 22 1:00-4:00 pm • Sunday May 3 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday May 31 1:00-4:00 pm These programs are hands-on and demonstration workshops that will progress over three Sundays this spring.

You are welcome to attend one or more of the dates. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Come join us as we explore the clothing that would have been worn when the Marr Residence was new! We will look at the methods and techniques that went into the production of clothing in the home in the 1880s, 1890s and 1900s. We will learn about the essential components of a Victorian lady’s outfit and try creating our own costume elements based on historical patterns and techniques. Each date is a drop-in program .

No registration is required. You are also welcome to enjoy a tour of the house.

Sunday June 7 12:00-5:00 pm DOORS OPEN SASKATOON

The house will be open during this popular Saskatoon event. Learn about its history in the early Temperance Colony and enjoy a visit to the lovely Marr Garden. Interpreters will be on site.

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of Wasters and Me the Guts Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Black Rain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Oral Fuentes Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Roots Series: Chic Gamine The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Dusty Tucker w/ Jumbo and Thrillhouse Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave.

MUSIC

Mike Nowoselski Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Thurs., March 19

Country Gospel: Work in Progress Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W.

Brian McAreavey Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Uberjak’d w/ Peep This and Reece Low O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Kelly Kalua Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Marcha Marcha Marcha w/ The Sofa Kings Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

Piano Series: Jeff Straker The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Saskatoon Songwriters Showcase: Slow Leaves w/ Gunner and Smith, and Fern Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

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Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Seven Strait Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Marc Holt Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Piano Friday: Fred Ballantyne Piano Series: Jeff Straker The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Cquel, Quiltin Heavens and Sunset Kids Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Band Wagon Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. 69’ers Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr. Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. The Real McKenzies w/ Isotopes, Savage Henry and the Infamous One Pounders

Moka Only w/ Life Unspoken, T-Rhyme and Hustle & Thrive Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. JoMama Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Two Man Group Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Sat., March 21 Seven Strait Buds on Broadway,

817 Broadway Ave. Piano Saturdays: Neil Currie Piano Series: John Stetch The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Band Wagon Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Brothers of the Road Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W. Les Barrington Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. No Hurry Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Electric Six w/ The Mandevilles Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Royal Red Brigade w/ Herd

Two Man Group Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Sun., March 22 Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. When the Lights Go Down Tour: Chad Brownlee w/ Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Tues., March 24 3 Strings Fretless Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Sound & Silence Variety Night Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

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Mendel Art Gallery Until March 22 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. New winter exhibitions include

Battleground: War Rugs from Afghanistan; Deep Weather

by Swiss artist Ursula Biemann; Concerning Certain Events, recent works by Saskatchewan artists Tammi Campbell and Kara Uzelman; the Border Crossings Study Centre, a mobile archive of the 34-year history of Border Crossings art magazine; and the RBC Artists by Artists mentorship program, reflecting Monique Martin’s mentorship with Cathryn Miller. Sultan Ali Sadat of the Open Door Society talks about making battle rugs in Afghanistan March 22, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery spaces will be closed March 23 until April 2 for installation of the spring shows. The Gallery Shop has war rugs for sale, in connection with the Battleground exhibition.

Members will save 50 per cent ozn select merchandise until June 7.

Artists’ Loft Studio March 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 617 Main St. The gallery hosts an art retirement party. All prints of Denyse Klette’s The Girls will be retired after March 21.

Pieces are available online at reduced prices as dklette. com/the-girls.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until March 21 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. Greetings from the Land of Living Skies, a group exhibition by Saskatchewan artists Sandra Knoss, Cathy Terepocki, Tina Hudson and Donn Morton. Organized and toured by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils.

Handmade House Showcase Until March 21 at 710 Broadway Ave. Something’s Fishy, a themed exhibition of works produced by the working members of Handmade House.

Eye Gallery Until March 27 at 117-1132 College Dr. Fertile Ground, photographs by John Perret.

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SCYAP Art Gallery Until March 27 at 253 Third Ave. S. The Spring Show by Art Quest. Reception March 26, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

sion follow. Pre-registration required as space is limited.

Register at READSaskatoon. com or 306-652-5448.

LLLC Saskatoon Daytime Series Meeting The third Wednesday of the month through April, 9:30 a.m., at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 609 Dufferin Ave. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome.

Call 306-655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until March 27 at 601 Main St., in Humboldt. Contrast, a Local Perspective exhibit by the Saskatoon Potter’s Guild.

Kehrig Fine Art Until March 28 on the eighth floor of the Bessborough Hotel. Modern bronze sculpture and acrylic paintings by Adrian Golban and contemporary oil paintings of landscapes and animals by Dean and Fran Francis.

Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre.

Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

Paved Arts Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Video Terrarium by Allison Moore. A collection of panoramic video landscapes over multiple screens. Toon’s Kitchen: New Voices, a mentorship program, runs until March 28. New video works

by Ni Shao, Olha Tkachenko, Kevin Wesaquate and Yake Zhang, mentored by Jody Polowick.

Green Ark Collected Home Until March 31 at 212 20th St. W. A collection of landscapes and stills by Debbie Rumpel.

Hues Art Supply Until March 31 at 1818 Lorne Ave. In the Gallery by Jean Dudley.

Kehrig Fine Art Until March 31 on the eighth floor of the Bessborough Hotel. Modern bronze sculpture and acrylic paintings by Adrian Golban and contemporary oil paintings of landscapes and animals by Dean and Fran Francis.

Art in the Centre Through March at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Crew.

Artwork by Leslie Stadnichuk and Erin Haight.

The Gallery/Art Placement Until April 2 at 228 Third Ave.

Saskatoon Strong Mom & Baby Fitness Wednesdays until April 8, 2 p.m. A mom and baby indoor exercise class. All fitness levels are welcome. Registration and information at saskatoonstrongmoms@gmail.com or fb.com/SaskatoonStrongMoms.

Male Torso by Adrian Golban is on display at Kehrig Fine Art. S. A New Grammar by Lorenzo Dupuis.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until April 9 at 311 23rd St. E. Pick Up Sticks and Storybooks by Bonnie Conly.

Affinity Gallery Until April 11 at 813 Broadway Ave. Cynefin. An exhibition of print- and video-based installation by Rowan Pantel.

Centre East Galleries Until April 12 at The Centre.

Display by the Scale Modellers Association if Saskatoon in the Royal, Jade, Amber, Sienna and Crimson Galleries; and a display by the Saskatoon Public Schools in the Magenta and Indigo

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AKA Artist Run Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Interior Latex Eggshell by Robert Taite.

Stay and Play Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through April. For children up to age five. Semistructured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities.

Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

St. Thomas More Gallery Until April 25 at 1437 College Dr. Collective Observation, the 10th annual USCAD Instructors’ and Certificate Students’ exhibition.

Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging.

Alphabet Soup in Motion Wednesdays until April 29, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. No session April 8. Presented by Conexus Credit Union. A free Family program for parents with preschoolers. Stories, active rhymes and family games.

Snacks and parent discus-

CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground.

For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall.

A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play.

Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area.

Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15

a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/tea for parents. Registration on arrival.

Information at scooters@ ebap.ca or their Facebook page.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Pop In & Play Thursdays until May 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Erindale Alliance Church, 310 Perehudoff Cres. For children and their parents. Monthly themes, learning centres, snacks and occasional speakers. Information at office@erindalealliance.ca.

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking.

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies.

Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

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Parent and Toddler Yoga Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For parents and their toddlers ages one to five. Introduce your toddler to the world of yoga.

Classes include postures, poses, meditation, movement, play and song. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com, 306-381-8852.

develop. Classes, camps, parties, and clubs with hands-on STEM enrichment activities.

Get information and register at engineeringforkids.net/ saskatoon or 306-978-4186.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-2510443 or email msjpriestley@ gmail.com. No class on stat holidays.

Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Kid Yoga Classes Ages five to 10 on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; homeschoolers ages five to 12 on Mondays, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl.

Helps kids regulate emotions, find focus, relaxation, selfawareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Check out Historical Clothing of the Late 19th Century, March 22, May 3, and May 31, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The Marr Residence. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

Prenatal Partner Workshops: Yoga for Childbirth Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Birth Rhythms, 248 Third Ave. S. Instructed by Nina Zettl.

Learn various tools and techniques to help you through labour and delivery. No previous yoga experience is required.

Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@ gmail.com, 306-361-8852.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome.

Historical Clothing of the Late 19th Century March 22, May 3, and May 31, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The Marr Residence, 326 11th St. E. Hands-on and demonstration workshops that progress over the three Sundays. Explore the clothing that would have been

worn when the Marr was new.

Attend one or all. No registration required. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

Celebrate the Season March 21-22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Create spring-themed art with household items and things you collect from outside. A drop-in craft for all ages.

Free Family Fun Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. For ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult. Art-making activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided. March 22, Make multi-coloured mosaics to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Mom and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30

p.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For mothers with babies as young as six weeks. Tone and strengthen your body, learn relaxation and meditation tools and explore breathwork. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Inno-

vation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477.

Engineering for Kids Children ages four to 14 can learn about technology and how engineers help it

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary.ca/node/1016.

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Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open.

Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket.com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@ sasktel.net.

Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewellery. Funds raised support the Lighthouse project.

Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at

Mayfair United Church.

Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151.

Bearing Witness: Freedom to Critique and Dissent in Canada Today March 18, 3:30 p.m., in Neatby-Timlin Theatre in the U of S Arts Building. Presented by Humanities Research Unit. A panel discussion with Adnan Zuberi, Professor Janice Williamson, Professor Tasha Hubbard and student activist Emma York. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Information at len. findlay@usask.ca.

The Next Step March 18, 6:30 p.m., at TCU Place. An interactive dance experience for all ages.

Featuring music and dance routines from the TV series.

Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.

Reel-to-Real Film Festival Opening Night March 18, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. An equity and anti-racism film festival. A screening of Belle for the festival’s opening night. A panel discussion will follow on race, privilege and mixed identities. With Zarqa Nawaz, Tasha Hubbard, Dr. Judy White and moderator Max FineDay. Admission is free.

Carpet Bowl Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association.

Lunch and coffee are available for a fee.

Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers March 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at SIAST, 1130 Idylwyld Dr. N. Local chefs prepare a meal for participants, and assist participants in making about 250 bowls of soup for women and children escaping family violence. Preregistration is required. To register and see more dates visit

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Pottery Painting Project March 19, 6 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. For ages 16 and up. The project is a Band of Owls cookie jar.

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SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world.

First night is free. Visit sifc. awardspace.com.

World Storytelling Day March 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. This year’s theme is wishes. Saskatoon Storytellers’ Guild members and storytellers from around the world will present stories. Afterward, all are welcome to tell a short story. Admission by donation.

When the Movies Go to War March 20, 7 p.m., at St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Dr. Film critic Gerald Schmitz discusses why and how so many war movies get made, citing recent examples of the genre and examining the differences between documen-

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Allegro Bingo Mingle March 20, 6 p.m., at Innovation Place’s Atrium Building, 111 Research Dr. Presented by Allegro Montessori Home & School. A fundraiser for Allegro. Canapés inspired by Chef Peter Phillips, bingo and auctions. Tickets at picatic.com.

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Watoto Children’s Choir March 20, 7 p.m., at Forest Grove Community Church, 502 Webster St. The choir from Uganda performs. Admission is free. Information at forestgrovecc.com/watoto.

Fantasia March 20, 9 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church.

Saskatoon’s annual Brazilian Carnaval Mardi Gras party.

Featuring DJ Vale Tudo aka El Patron, Samba Dance Shows, costume prizes, food and a cash bar. Tickets at worlddanceacademy.ca, 306-3730715, Place Riel or at the door.

We Are Something Beyond Excited March 20, 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph High School. The U of S Wind Orchestra performs. With

works by Broder, Cable, Gilliland, Hahn, O’Neill, Raum and Reed. Admission at the door.

Core Series VI: Futures Past March 20-21, 7:30 p.m., at Paved Arts, 424 20th St. W. Melding new music and new media into new art. Featuring the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and art presented

by Paved Arts. With trumpet soloist Amy Horvey, guest conductor and composer Isak Goldschneider and visuals by Vector Futon. This is the final event in the series. Tickets at picatic.com.

Amati Quartet March 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Knox United Church.

Featuring pianist Samuel Deason. With works by Debussy, Haydn, Mahler and Shostakovich. Tickets at 306-3847727, persephonetheatre.org or at the door.

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EVENTS Gateways to Freedom: 5Rhythm Movement Meditation Workshop March 20-22 at Dance Saskatchewan Inc., 205 Pacific Ave. Presented

by Karla Kloeble Hula Hoopster.

Facilitator Evangelos Diavolitsis guides you through the five universal rhythms. Suitable for all ages and levels of physical fitness. Tickets at 306-291-8191, hulahoopster.com or picatic.com.

Breakfast Fundraiser March 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 222 Second Ave. S. Hosted by Canini Action Project and New Hope Dog Rescue. Irish breakfast and a silent auction.

Tickets at newhopefundraising@ yahoo.ca. Funds raised will provide funding for spay and neuter clinics in northern communities.

Westside Community Centre’s Clothing Depot Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3488 Fairlight Dr. Free clothing for all ages, free baked goods from a local bakery.

The take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. Information at 306-222-8737.

Adult Pysanka Workshop March 21, 10:30 a.m., at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Cres. E. Register at 306-244-3800.

We Love Samba Workshops March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at World Dance Academy, 311 Fourth Ave. N. Presented by Samba Saskatoon. A Brazilian dance workshop series. Afro-Brazilian percussion workshop with Brazilian percussionist Reni and Brazilian samba and Afro-Brazilian orixa dance workshop with Amanda, Katreena and Rebecca. Tickets at worlddanceacademy.ca, 306-373-0715, Place Riel or at the door.

13th Annual Forbes Funspiel March 21, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at CN Curling Rink, 1602 Chappell Dr. Presented by Saskatoon Centre NDP. Games and prizes. Tickets at picatic. com.

St. Mary’s Easter Tea & Bake Sale March 21, 1 to 3 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 211 Ave. O S. Admission at the door.

Easter Tea & Bake Sale March 21, 1 to 3 p.m., at Saints Peter & Paul Church Auditorium, 1202 11th St. East. Sponsored by Ukrainian

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Paska, babka, pyrohy, cabbage rolls, Easter eggs, beet relish, baking and raffles. Admission at the door.

Tickets at 306-979-4466, 306-3744882, picatic.com. Ticket deadline is March 25. Funds raised support Shri Lakshminarayan Temple.

Easter Ham Supper March 21, sittings at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., at St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. S. Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salads, pickles, homemade pies and beverages.

Tickets at 306-343-7101, 306-3431936.

Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson.com/saskatoon_ events.

English for Employment Class Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-250-4337, 306-653-4464, 306-250-4338, jhaugen@sods.sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

Saskatoon Concert Band March 21, 7:30 p.m. at Third Avenue Centre. World premiere of Howard Cable’s Concertino for Bass Trombone with Band. With soloist Dawn McLean Belyk and the Youth Wind Orchestra. Tickets at McNally Robinson, ontheboards.ca, from members or at the door.

U of S Jazz Ensemble March 21, 7:30 p.m., at Quance Theatre in the U of S Education Building.

Admission at the door.

2015 Creative Writing Competition Submission deadline is March 22.

Silver Quills literacy through creative writing project. Open to all Grade 12 students in Saskatoon. Must submit original work, not previously published in any form. There is no entry fee. Information and entry forms at creativewritingcompetition@shaw. ca, 306-384-1421.

Easter Tea & Bake Sale March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Dormition, 120 105th St. Everyone is welcome.

Admission at the door.

Fundraising Luncheon and Program March 22, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at The Sheraton Hotel, 612 Spadina Cres.

Hosted by the Saskatoon Heritage Society. Guest speaker Dr. Glenn Sutter on Eco-Museums for Saskatchewan? With lunch and a silent auction. Tickets at 306-220-2027 or from board members.

Tonight It’s Poetry March 22, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. World Storytelling Day. Spring Concert March 22, 2:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Saskatoon Men’s Chorus performs. Featuring tenor Spencer

# THEATRE Ted Cole, as Kemp, and Jane Redlyon, as Grace, star in Vigil, which runs until March 29 at Persephone Theatre. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER McKnight and pianist Mark Turner.

Tickets at McNally Robinson, 306220-0812 or at the door.

Walk “Live” Class Demos March 23, 4:30 p.m.; March 24, 10 a.m.; and March 28, 12 p.m., at Evangelical Free Church, 3102 Laurier Dr. Walking provides many health benefits through aerobic activity and muscle and bone strengthening. Information at 306-221-9000, sandy_walkleader@yourlink.ca, or Facebook. Classes start in April.

Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt March 28, 10 a.m. brunch, 11:30 a.m. hunt, at the University Club, 101 Administration Place. Hosted by the U of S Alumni Association. Food and fun for all ages. With face painting, Warren the Balloon Guy and a photo booth. Tickets at picatic.com until March 23.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@shaw.ca.

Seven Days That Transformed the World March 24, 6 p.m., at Hose and Hy-

drant Brewing Company, 612 11th St. E. A public lecture series sponsored by the U of S History Department.

The Day Mandela Was Released with Simonne Horwitz. Everyone is welcome.

Cued Old Time Dancing Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, through April, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. Easier dances for the first hour.

Call 306-374-9383 or 306-382-5107.

Comedy Night March 24, 9 p.m., at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. With Dez Reed.

Caregiver Forum March 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Hosted by the Saskatoon Council on Aging. Filling the Void: Caregiving, Grief and Loss. Guest speaker Sherrill Miller blends story and song with images. Register at 306-652-4411 by March 24.

30th Annual Vegetarian Banquet March 28, 5:30 p.m., at Prairieland Park. Presented by the Hindu Society of Saskatchewan. Guests of honour are National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Perry Bellegarde and Chinmaya Mission’s Swamini Shivapriyananda. Indian vegetarian cuisine and live entertainment.

Coram Boy March 18-28 at Greystone Theatre, in the U of S John Mitchell Building.

A tale of two orphans at the Coram Hospital for Foundling Children: Toby, saved from an African slave ship, and Aaron, the abandoned son of the heir to a great estate. With music from Handel’s Messiah, performed by a live choir. Tickets at 306-966-5188.

Two Corpses Go Dancing March 19-29 at The Refinery. Presented by Live Five. Produced by Two Unruly Gentlemen. Adapted from the short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer. A dark musical comedy of two forgotten souls, Itche and Finkle, brought back from the grave by a demon to reclaim their former lives.

Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca.

Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy March 20, 9:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. The improv comedy troupe brings laughter to the stage. Tickets at 306-652-6556 or at the door.

Vigil Until March 29 at Persephone Theatre. Devoted misanthrope Kemp quits his job at a second-rate bank to see off his dying Aunt, only to find that Grace seems to have no intention of going anywhere. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre. org.

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Nine tools you need to create a chef’s dream kitchen

By Jenn Sharp To be a decent home chef, you need a few tools of the trade. Equip your kitchen with a good set of basics and it’ll help make cooking easier.

And easier cooking makes for a lessstressed chef.

Simon Reynolds, who took home the bronze at Gold Medal Plates last year, shared his favourite kitchen necessities for home chefs. Reynolds runs Simon’s Fine Foods, a catering and takeaway business in Saskatoon. He’s also taught cooking classes (which are regularly soldout) for years on everything from knife skills to mastering Indian and vegetarian food.

He knows firsthand the challenges home chefs face. Deciding what to buy on a limited budget isn’t easy.

Most of his recommendations are in the $20 range; you really don’t have to spend a lot of money to get some proper tools. When it comes to knives though, think of it as an investment and spend as much as you can afford. Good quality knives will last a lifetime if treated right.

To ensure your knives last, don’t put them in the dishwasher. The heat and chemicals will eat your knives; hand wash in hot, soapy water.

Keep your knives clean and sharp.

You don’t need to worry about oiling stainless steel knives (but you should oil carbon steel).

Use a steel to give your knife a quick honing every time you cook When you cut something, you’re folding the edge a bit – sharpening brings the edge back to the center on the steel. To sharpen, you want to use a wet stone which removes metal and sharpens the edge.

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rees, soups and mashed potatoes.

FRENCH PINS These tapered rolling pins are about $20 but compared to the ones with handles, they have a much more even pressure.

They work especially well for making pasta and pastry.

“When you roll with this, it doesn’t matter where you hold it. It will roll evenly.

These are designed to roll flat with little pressure,” says Reynolds.

Wood cutting boards tend to crack and dry out easily. To help them last longer, rub a food grade mineral oil into the board.

It’s best to have a designated raw meat board – plastic is good because it can go in the dishwasher.

Glass boards are good for hygiene but kill your knives.

ferent products and are cheap (under $20).

“Rather than spending all that time chopping garlic, you can use a fine microplane and it’ll come out pureed. It saves lots of work.”

flexible spatulas won’t melt in soups or stews.

PARISIAN SCOOP Use a Parisian scoop (aka melon baller) to make pretty fruit plates for brunch or breakfast; you can also use it for zucchini, potatoes, carrots or any other vegetable you want to make look a little different.

“It just gives you some different options for shapes, and sizes,” says Reynolds.

The scoop works well for making chocolate truffles too — dip it in hot water, scoop out your truffle, then roll it to get a perfectly round ball.

PEELER “These are speed peelers,” he says of the Swiss-made plastic peeler.

Reynolds found it in a specialty kitchen supply store for about $20.

“They’re easy on the wrists. These are what chefs would use in the kitchen.”

KNIVES You can buy cheap knives but they won’t last as long.

“Knives are your tools. You can’t cook without good knives,” says Reynolds who bought his big chef knife 25 years ago.

“If you buy quality, it’ll last you forever. Then you get to know it — a lot of it is grip, weight and what you feel comfortable with. It’s like driving a car. You’re going to drive something that’s comfy and works for you.”

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Try dipping your toe into a Tuscan bath

By James Romanow I’ve got a thing for Chianti. It started with straw covered bottles (such as Fiasco, which is only produced for the export market these days) that got converted into candle holders, suitable for sitting beneath Jimi Hendrix posters.

Before Jimi was born, Chianti was a brilliant wine, with firm tannins, medium to high acidity and great minerality from the better vineyards. The Second World War saw the vineyards largely destroyed and then neglected.

About the time it occurred to Jimi to grow his hair long, Chianti was a pretty rough red wine.

It was fine for students and rockers but not really something you’d put in front of anybody with a palate.

The next 50 years saw an enormous improvement in the wine and now I think of it as underrated. Great Chianti cellars for at least a decade, and has a tremendous balance and poise that allows you to eat anything with it.

Normal Chianti is aged for about two years before release. Riserva Chianti (the next jump up), is aged for an extra two years in the barrel. This is where the real action starts as far as I’m concerned. You can pay up to about $50 for some riserva, but if you want, you can dip your toe into this Tuscan bath for a lot less money.

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva is a mere $22 and is a first rate wine. In fact, you would be

hard pressed to find better for that price. As a riserva, the current vintage is 2011 and that fact alone is worth paying attention to. This wine is more integrated and WAY less likely to provoke allergies.

Buy a bottle for dinner tonight and see if you think I’m wrong.

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva, 2011. $22 ***** Back to the ’90s in Monday’s StarPhoenix; the future on Twitter @drbooze.

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