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LIVING OFF-GRID
energy to run the electric tools, such as the skilsaw and mitre saw, and to run the LED lights in the cabin and charge the laptop and other small batteries. Before upgrading to LED bulbs, we used candles and kerosene lamps (don’t forget the headlamps!) to get ready to go trapping in the morning and read at night. Quite a luxurious set-up, now, don’t you think? Nor are we off-line, either, as we enjoy daily 10-minute internet sessions. True off-grid living would be: using an axe and saw to cut firewood, forgetting the internet, and going back to using candles.
Do we hibernate in the Yukon?
Still—people are starting to look at what to scale back on: maybe fill up the washing machine instead of just doing one or two pairs of jeans, turn off the lights and electric devices when not needed (listen to how quiet it suddenly is!), shower once a day instead of twice. Right there, you’re already saving a ton of money (not to speak of saving many litres of water, which costs, too). Try cooking (or even canning) big pots of food, so you can freeze a few meals. If you have a wood stove, you can have hot water all winter long and also be able to warm up your leftovers. And do you need the same temperature in each room? (I think sweaters have made a comeback.)
Out on the trapline, we both shower with 25 litres of water, which is heated on the wood stove. That water gets pumped through an RV pump, which runs with solar power, and we are using an Ecoflow shower head. Before showering the “convenient” way, we used a water jug, heaved up onto a shelf, with a gardening water-can head attached. We also used to carry water up from the lake. Totally off-grid we are not, as we use a propane cooking stove. All of our pre-cooked meals are warmed up on the wood stove. Then, to scale back on generator fuel, we set up four solar panels with four batteries. We use this cont’d on page 19 ...
To some extent, we do. Out here, we live by the light (sleep a bit longer in November, get up real early come March). When out trapping, we really try to get to the line cabin before dark, though, as the cabin would be cold, we’d be thirsty (we have to haul water or melt snow)—and tired. To scale back some more on fuel, we go trapping with one SkiDoo pulling one toboggan.
In the middle of November to the beginning of February, we don’t have enough sunshine, so we still have to run the generator in this darkest time of year. When the generator is running, we make sure to charge all our batteries— and do the vacuuming, too.
We thought of trying out a small wind generator. It wasn’t realistic because we would have needed constant heavy wind with that unit, and that constant wind would be blowing for one winter only (not sorry about that, really, as we’ve heard stories and have read trappers’ stories about the winds in Saskatchewan, which we can do without).
A few years ago, we got some spray bottles of insulation and filled the cracks in the ceiling boards of our 20- by 22-foot log cabin. We couldn’t believe what a difference that made with retaining heat. All of a sudden we used a lot less firewood. The wood stove has a pipe going below the floor where it gets its own air.
Living Off-grid cont’d from page 18
All-City Band Society Presents…
Sounds of Spring
Debarking
For A Future Shed Or Sauna
Seeing a pile of firewood feels cozy
If you have a small cabin only, then cellars are sure handy: they’re cool and dark; therefore, you won’t need a refrigerator. Our potatoes, onions and apples last for half a year, but beware of mice—they love apples and will gladly eat potatoes, too. Also, make sure to keep your mouse attractants (sugar, flour, soup packets, chocolate) in plastic containers. Do not use big cardboard boxes (they’ll get damp and might spoil your food): that’s what we did, once, with our cartons of eggs. We put them in a Rubbermaid box and put the cover on it. The cartons got damp and the eggs did too! So now we just leave the eggs in their cartons and put them on the shelves in the cellar. Haven’t tried the “sailor” way, yet (story goes that eggs last even longer when you turn them “head to toe,” once in a while).
Sew long fur now, Sonja Seeber, Yukon Trapper n
Community Events Whitehorse Events
Art Shows
Until Apr 29 New Pottery by Colin Dorward Arts UndergroundAn exploration towards a voice that includes elements of his painting practice, which has been his primary medium for the last two decades.
Until Apr 29 Field Guide by Dan Brown Hozjan Arts Underground This exhibition also includes observational drawings from the “field” itself, and from natural history museums.
Until May 27 Springtime
Premonitions by Rosemary Scanlon Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A new body of work by the Whitehorse based artist. Working primarily in watercolour, she attempts to locate the tension between fantasy and reality of northern life.
Until May 27 Trailing by Alia Shahab and Michel Gignac Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Viewers/participants are invited to wade through the sculpture and immerse themselves in aqua-green light emitted from the strands as they move.
Until May 30 Youth Roots –PhotoVoice Project Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 39 youth from five Yukon communities involved in the Youth Roots PhotoVoice Project.
LIVE MUSIC
Wed Apr 26 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar An 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 Apr 26 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 Apr 27 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel
Thu Apr 27 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 Apr 27 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.
Fri Apr 28 Whitehorse Community Choir Presents - Stay With Me 7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre 2 evenings of celebration. The 90 voices of our Community Choir will sing spring into Whitehorse with songs such as Beautiful Dreamer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, All You Need is Love and many other songs. https://bit. ly/3nYXKxx
Fri Apr 28 Vanstones, Hayley Warden & Unicorn Parts 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well https://bit.ly/3KLI0Wx
Fri Apr 28 Friday Night Karaoke–Members & Signed in Guests 7:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Practise your high and low notes or just watch! For members or signed in guests.
Sat Apr 29 Thuya with Ryan McNally & Kieran Poile - Opening Act: Sarah Hamilton 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Yukon Bluegrass Society presents, from Montreal, Thuya. Accompanied by Ryan McNally & Kieran Poile. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/43D34Y0
Sat Apr 29 Karaoke Golden Mic 9:00 PM The Local Bar, Sing and compete, or listen and cheer on!
Sun Apr 30 The Gallery Recital Series presents Hannah Mazurek 1:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Hannah Mazurek is a Canadian songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, sound designer, and educator. Admission by donation, held in the Yukon Arts Centre Public Gallery https://bit.ly/3KRbsuc
Sun Apr 30 Jam Session with Country Josh 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Mon May 1 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/
Mon May 1 All-City Bands Sounds of Spring Concert 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre a wonderful program of favourites from the concert and jazz band repertoires to share with you, played by the students of Whitehorse Secondary Schools and our adult musicians. Tickets online yukontickets. com
Mon May 1 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.
Tue May 2 The Fiddleheads 25th Anniversary Concert 7:00 PM MacBride Museum The Fiddleheads Tribute to Northern Fiddling: Honouring Joe Loutchan, Rusty Reid, Gerald Edzerza, Allan Benjamin, Andrea Bettger & more
General Events
Until April 29 Wed thru Sat Ricpcord by David Lindsay-Abaire 8:00 PM
The Guild Hall From the playwright who penned Good People and Rabbit Hole, comes this hilarious look at how far people may go to get what they want. https://bit.ly/3HCQ3oi
Until May 14 Awaken Festival 2023
Various Locations Whitehorse National and international showcases will be brought to Whitehorse, and for 3 weeks, a diverse variety of workshops from Spoken Word to Acting to Redefining our cultural narratives, will bring together members of our community and beyond.https://www. gwaandaktheatre.ca/awaken-festival
Until May 16 7th Annual Crocus in Focus Contest! Celebrate the coming of Spring by enjoying one of the most amazing early season flowers. Send entries to info@riverstoridges.org or to Facebook https://bit.ly/41ayeo3
Wed Apr 26 Multicultural Connections 11:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about different traditions and discover new library resources. Call Yoko Oda 3321803 or email yoko.oda@yukon.ca for more info.
Wed Apr 26 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month
Wed Apr 26 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867-6877238 or Michele 867-333-6081
Wed Apr 26 100 Women Who Care
- Whitehorse 5:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Learn about three nonprofits doing great work in our community, connect with other women and select one of the groups for your $100 donation. Cash or cheque only. Cash bar. https://bit.ly/40RSg6g
Wed Apr 26 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254
For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Thu Apr 27 Public Speaking Training
- Toastmasters 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 Apr 27 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)
Thu Apr 27 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM
Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.
Thu Apr 27 WCC Business Excellence Awards 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards businesses that make Whitehorse a great place to live, work, play & do business https://www. whitehorsechamber.ca/events/2023business-excellence-awards
Thu Apr 27 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 heart
Fri Apr 28 National Day Of Mourning 12:00 PM Shipyards Park Every year, on April 28th, the nation pauses to remember our fallen and injured friends, colleagues and family members. https://bit.ly/3miW15K
Fri Apr 28 Worker Safety Rights Workshop 1:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A workshop to ensure workers are trained to participate in workplace health and safety by knowing their rights, using available tools and defending occupational health and safety wins. https://bit.ly/41k7oJB
Fri Apr 28 TGIF Dinner – Members & Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets available the week leading up to the TGIF. Tickets are NOT for sale at the door!
Fri Apr 28 JCAY Yukon Sakefest 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 31oz Samples included. Sake sommelier will explain and educate. Finger foods from local caterers and a performance of Taiko drumming.
Sat Apr 29 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 Apr 29 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.
Sun Apr 30 Mountainview Church
Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church
In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch
Sun Apr 30 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Sun Apr 30 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
Sun Apr 30 Secondhand Clothing
Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse SeventhDay 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 Apr 30 Sunday Gatherings 3:00
PM The Northern Collective Church
Mon May 1 DIW - Laser Cut Wood and Resin Earrings 6:00 PM
Yukonstruct Makespace Learn how the Yukonstruct Laser Cutter works and create a pair of wood and resin earrings. All materials included. Register online. https://bit.ly/3D5Rg4M
Mon May 1 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
Mon May 1 Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/
Tues May 2 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.
Tues May 2 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
Tues May 2 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
Tues May 2 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https:// bit.ly/3oWjB5W
Tues May 2 Sewing for BeginnersLearn to Use Your Sewing Machine
5:30 PM The Mini Makerspace 4-week workshop series is intended to get you started and over that initial hump of figuring out your machine and the basics of sewing construction. Register online. https://bit.ly/41dKNyd
Tues May 2 Metal Shop Orientation for Members 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get started in the metal shop by learning how to handle the equipment safely, and how to access and put away the gear. Participants will get hands-on experience with some of the machines. https://bit.ly/WUY-hHU
Tues May 2 Intro to Pattern & Dressmaking - Beginner Intermediate Sewing Workshop 7:00 PM The Mini Makerspace In this 8 week workshop, learn how to draft a basic bodice and sleeve pattern for your body, go through the steps of fitting and altering that pattern, and learn how to take a basic dress design from your mind to the fabric! Register online. https://bit.ly/3mfqLVv
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.
Mon May 1 Power Up! 4:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Geared at ages 13-17, this is a chance to explore different trades and complete a series of projects over six weeks. https://bit. ly/3GwfJ4W
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 334-7693.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/tZIpdmvrTwpHNUG1Hqq0cV87
HVTRByHff5U
Wed Apr 26 For the Sake of the Children Workshop 5:30 PM Online Learn the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children. Explore ways to relate to the other parent. Resolve legal issues. To register call 456-6721 https://yukon.ca/en/arts-andculture/events?page=3
Wed Apr 26 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 5:30 PM Online Understand the impact of conflict on children. Call 456-6721 to register.
Community Events Community Events
Atlin
Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.
Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church
Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins
Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.
Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin
Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters.
Finish an old craft or start something new!
Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call
1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315
Sat Apr 28 Thuya with Kieran Poile & Ryan
McNally 7:30 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre Yukon Bluegrass Society presents, from Montreal, Thuya. Accompanied by Ryan McNally & Kieran Poile. https://bit.ly/4070KW1
Yukon Communities:
Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM
Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video
Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.
Carcross
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St.
Carmacks
Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor
Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre
Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre
Thursdays Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre
Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre
Fridays CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)
Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs
Saturdays Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre
Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM Sundays Toddler Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre
Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM
Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (57PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)
Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)
Tuesdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM
Fri Apr 27 New Minerals Legislation –Carmacks Open House 5:30PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Learn more about the different approaches under consideration. Staff will be present to answer your questions. Drop in any time! Snacks and refreshments will be offered.
Tue May 2 Carmacks Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building http://www.carmacks.ca/p/agendas-minutes
DAWSON CITY
Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30-9pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.
Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.
Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Wed Apr 26 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Wednesday drop-in offers Direct Aid and Harm Reduction services.
Fri Apr 26 Getting Creative – Community
Mural Painting 1:00 PM Front Street Picnic Shelter Build and install a mural at the Art and Margaret Fry Recreation Centre. All are welcome! Weiner roast and light refreshments provided. For more info call 993-7100 x 169.
Wed Apr 26 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.
Wed Apr 26 Spring Archery 2:30 PM Robert Service School Open for grades 6 to 9. Archers will practice shooting with a recurve bow. Equipment is provided. To register, call 993-7100 or online.
Wed Apr 26 Preschooler Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling and rolling!
Thu Apr 27 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:45 PM Minto Park Register online.
Thu Apr 27 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thu Apr 27 Drop In Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School
Fri Apr 28 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.
Fri Apr 28 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.
Fri Apr 28 YWITT Dawson City General Trades & Tech Community Meet Up 6:30 PM Connect with locals working in the trades and tech industry. Food and refreshments provided. https://bit.ly/3LddExN
Sat Apr 29 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School
Sat Apr 29 Drop-In Walking Group 12:00
PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.
Sat Apr 29 All Ages Amateur Parkour 12:00
PM Robert Service School Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info.
Sat Apr 29 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information
Sun Apr 30 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School
Sun Apr 30 Dawson City Music Festival
AGM 6:30 PM Online Learn about what we got up to in 2022 as well as what’s ahead for DCMF! https://bit.ly/40p0y4C
Mon May 1 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness
Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299
Mon May 1 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm!
Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.
Mon May 1 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).
Mon May 1 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info
Mon May 1 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre
Tues May 2 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info.
Tues May 2 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm!
Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.
Tues May 2 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Minto Park Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca
Tues May 2 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.
Tue May 2 Kevin Chong Book Reading 7:00 PM Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom A book reading by Kevin Chong author of 7 books, including the most recent The Double Life of Benson Yu. All welcome, Free Admission https://bit.ly/3LaU8BX FARO
Wednesdays & Friday’s Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.
Wednesdays and Fridays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Public Skate 3:30 PM Faro
Recreation Centre
Wednesdays and Fridays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.
Thursdays & Fridays Youth Group 7:00 PM
Faro Recreation Centre
Fridays Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Fridays Kids Floor Hockey 6+ 7:30 PM Faro
Saturdays Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro
Recreation Centre
Saturdays Open Gym 3:30 PM Faro
Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.
Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro
Recreation Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00
AM Faro Recreation Centre
Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00
PM Faro Recreation Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30
PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be preregistered, for more info call 994-2375
Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro
Recreation Centre
Fri Apr 26 New Minerals Legislation – Faro
Open House 6:00PM Faro Recreation Centre Learn more about the different approaches under consideration. Staff will be present to answer your questions. Drop in any time! Snacks and refreshments will be offered.
Haines Junction
Wednesdays Movement Wednesdays 7:00 https://bit.ly/3GuVkx0
PM Haines Junction, Yukon Dezadeash River Trailhead, walking, jogging or running to the gun range and back. As the snow clears we will explore more trails. Prizes to be won.
Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00
PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Wednesdays Village Council meetings
7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]
Wednesdays Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 6342012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy
Thursdays Step It Up with Shelby 5:00 PM
Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.
Fridays HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https:// bit.ly/3KmBdBC.l
Saturdays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM
Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.
Mondays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.
Mondays Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 3345688 for more info.
Tuesdays Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.
Sat Apr 29 Spring Gardening Workshops
10:00 AM Yukon University Haines Junction Campus offered by local growing maven Jolene Billwiller. To register email ssheardown@yukonu.ca or call 634-8800
Marsh Lake
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM
Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.
Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM
Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym
3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Until Apr 30 Celebration of the Swans Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Yukon’s premier birding festival brings residents and visitors alike out to great swan viewing areas to welcome spring to the North.
MAYO
Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot
Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre
Mondays Art/Entrepreneur Club 3:30 J.V
Clark School Held in the Lunchroom
Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043
Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM
Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre
Mondays Yoga 5:15 PM Mayo Community
Hall And Recreation Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays Tabata Training 5:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Youth Archery 3:30 PM MMayo
Community Hall And Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Disc Golf 7:00 PM Mayo
Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Curling 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation
Centre And Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.
Wednesdays Pottery Class 3:30 PM J.V
Clark School
Wednesdays Volleyball 7:30 PM J.V Clark School Held in gym
Thursdays Elementary Soccer 3:30 PM J.V
Clark School
Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School
Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00
AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746
Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.
Mount Lorne
Thursdays Parents and Tots Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre
Thursdays Community Drop-In 1:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.
Fridays Drop-In Adult Hockey Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM For members or non-members (for a small fee)
Mondays Drop-In Yoga Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome
Fri Apr 26 Seniors Tea 1:00 PM Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Enjoy tea, coffee, sandwiches, homemade goodies, and peaceful swan viewing. Seniors and Elders are warmly welcomed. Drop in between 1 pm and 4 pm
Fri Apr 26 Thuya with Kieran Poile & Ryan McNally 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Yukon Bluegrass Society presents, from Montreal, Thuya. Accompanied by Ryan McNally & Kieran Poile. https://bit.ly/3UqEwgI
Sat Apr 29 Bird Banding 101 1:00 PM Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Learn all about Yukon’s bird-banding stations from the experts themselves. https://bit.ly/42Y3qb8 ly/42Y3qb8
Sun Apr 30 Bike to & from Swan Haven 12:00 PM Dust off the road bike and start out your training with a ride to Swan Haven. Bike to Swan Haven and shuttle back, or shuttle to Swan Haven and bike back. https://bit.
Sun Apr 30 Wildcrafting – Plant
Encounters: Poplar 1:00 PM Wheaton River Gardens An introduction to the tree’s most common uses, tips to identify it, harvest it respectfully and process the harvest. https:// bit.ly/434b3Nf
Old Crow
Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381
Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.
Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih
Tsal
Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre
6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Tuesdays Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
SKAGWAY
Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship
7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.
Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.
Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library
Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway
Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway
Tagish
Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community.
What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon
Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library
1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.
Wednesdays Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM Tagish Community Centre
Wednesdays Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre
Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Wednesdays Tagish Country Line Dancing
5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre For members and non members, beginners at 5:30 PM and Intermediate at 6:30 PM Email recreation@tagishyukon.org
Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon
Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre
Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM . Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon
Mondays Tagish Butt Kickers Tagish Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone Welcome, Biking, Hiking, Skiing Snowshoeing, Kicksledding, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Dog Walking & Morer
Mon May 1 Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council 12:30 PM Tagish Community Centre https://bit.ly/3IQ1tGk
Teslin
Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Wednesdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation CentreCome out and play a game of dominos, for seniors but will play anyone!
Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Youth Futsol Ages 8-14 5:30 PM Teslin School
Thursdays Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Fridays Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.
Fridays Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
Fridays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Sundays Adult Futsol 7:00 PM Teslin School
Mondays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Art & S.T.E.M Afternoon 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Youth Futsol Ages 8-14 5:30 PM Teslin School
Tuesdays 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Watson Lake
Daily Public Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre 8:30-5:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:30 –9:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 PM
Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 5362932
Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.
Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register
Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.
Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School
Mondays Learn to Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sign up at the Rec Centre
Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM
