Parkes Phoenix

What's On?

14 Sep Parkes Garden Club meeting at Barbara Magill’s garden, 2 Monica Close at 2pm. All welcome. Speaker is David Ramsay on orchids. See you there!

14 Sep – 6 Oct Les Miserables by Parkes M & D at the Little Theatre. Tickets at www.pakresmandd.com.au or Regional Business Supplies.

15 Sep Parkes Country Music Muster at the Starlight Lounge, Parkes Services Club at 1pm.

18 Sep Annual Fraud Forum hosted by Central West Police District. Attend this free event to receive information on how you and your family can avoid becoming victims of fraud and what to do if you are the victim of fraud at Neighbourhood Central – 10am for morning tea, forum at 10:30am. RSVP on 6862 3757 by Friday, 13th September.

19 Sep Grant Writing Workshops for community and sporting groups at the Parkes Shire Council Chambers from 12 to 2pm and an evening session from 6 to 7pm. Visit Parkes Council’s website or contact the Grants Officers on 6861 2398 for details.

19 Sep An evening with the two Kellys – Author Visit at Parkes Library at 6pm. Two Central West authors Kelly Rimmer and Kim Kelly will be talking about taking their stories to the world and the triumphs and challenges of writing stories close to their hearts. RSVP: 6861 2309, library@parkes.nsw.gov.au

20-22 Sep AirVenture Australia at Parkes Regional Airport. All things aviation on display including a high energy air show, joy flights, kids’ activities, food, drinks and entertainment, trade and exhibition displays, aviation-based STEM and careers program, BushCat Aircraft Build project. Visit airventureaustralia.
com.au.

23 Sep Free computer skills workshop for farmers at the Trundle Library from 10am to 4pm. Numbers limited to 20 per session. Register by calling Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200.

24 Sep Free computer skills workshop for farmers at the Tullamore Library from 10am to 4pm. Numbers limited to 20 per session. Register by calling Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200.

26 Sep Guitar concert by Grigoryan Brothers at the Southern Cross Cinema, 96 Main Street, Young at 7:30pm. Book tickets at trybooking.com

27 Sep National Police Remembrance Day service at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Parkes at 10am.

27 Sep Parkes Meet and Greet Group invite you to a shared lunch at Neighbourhood Central, 80 Currajong Street at 12 noon. For more Information or to RSVP contact Anni Gallagher, on 6393 8625 or Pam Symonds on 6862 3757.

29 Sep Monthly Market Day at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club from 10am – 2pm. Inside stall $20, outside/car boot $10, not-for-profit stalls free. Bookings at 6862 1446.

28 Oct Free computer skills workshop for farmers at the Peak Hill Neighbourhood Central Hub from 10am to 4pm. Numbers limited to 20 per session. Register by calling Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200.

29-30 Oct Free computer skills workshop for farmers at Parkes Neighbourhood Central from 10am to 4pm. Numbers limited to 20 per session. Register by calling Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200. Parkes Neighbourhood Central 29 & 30 October.

31 Oct Closing date for The Parkes Phoenix Spring Photo Competition. Send us your Spring photos on our Facebook page or email your photos to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au

Ongoing Parkes Torch Bearers for Legacy meets every third Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Parkes Services Club. Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret Cherry on 6862 4789.

Ongoing CWA meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at the Coachman at 5.30pm. Parkes Evening VIEW Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm for 7pm.

Ongoing Farmers Friday at Georgie’s Hub supplying grocery staples, bread, fruit, vegetables and meat (when available) to farmers for free from 12.30 pm to 3pm. Enquiries call 0439 8750 54.

Ongoing Parkes Community Choir every Thursday at a new venue: the new Community Centre on the corner of Rose St and Coleman Rd on the old hospital grounds from 7 – 8:30pm. All welcome!

Ongoing Parkes Aviation Museum is open Thursdays and Sundays. The ever-growing collection is located at the Parkes Regional Airport.

Ongoing Probus Club of Parkes meets every second Friday of the month at Parkes Leagues Club at 10am for a cuppa and chat, then the meeting at 10.30am. New members welcome.

Ongoing The Henry Parkes Museum at 66 – 78 Peak Hill Road is open 9am – 3:45pm on week days and 9am – 3pm on weekends and houses many items of historical significance, plus the current display of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing.

Ongoing Parkes Painting Group meet at Northparkes Oval at 10am every Wednesday.

Ongoing The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross offers a plate of homemade slices and cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $6 every Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Ongoing Georgie’s Pantry at 45 Currajong Street is open every Thursday from 10am – 3pm for pensioners and people with a health care card for groceries and fresh produce at very reasonable prices.

Ongoing Farmers Friday at Georgie’s Hub supplying grocery staples, bread, fruit, vegetables and meat (when available) to farmers for free 2.30pm – 3pm. Enquiries call 0439 8750 54.

Ongoing Parkes Toy Library, a not-for-profit service operated by St. George’s Anglican Church, is open every Monday from 3:30 – 6:30pm during school terms for children ages 0 to 8 years old. Located in the Lower Hall with entry via Souden Lane carpark.

Ongoing Parkes Aviation Museum is open Thursdays and Sundays. The ever-growing collection is located at the Parkes Regional Airport.