Parkes Phoenix

To 26 Jun

Waste 2 Art Public Exhibition at the Coventry Room.

19 Jun

Waste to Art Workshops with environmental artist Ronda Sharpe – recycled art from found objects 10am – 12pm and 1 – 3pm at Marramarra Makerspace Studio. Call Parkes Library on 6861 2309 to book your place.

20 Jun

Parkes Country Music Muster at the Starlight lounge, Parkes Services Club at 1pm. Guest artist Brian Ridge from Cootamundra.

22 Jun

Free Child Car Seat Safety Check at Lions Park from 11am – 3pm. Bookings essential, call Melanie Suitor on 6861 2364.

28 Jun

Information session for people interested in standing as a candidate for Parkes Shire Council at the 04 September 2021 Local Government elections. This session will be facilitated by Local Government NSW at the Parkes Shire Council Chambers at 2 Cecile Street or via Zoom from 6 – 8:30pm. To register your attendance, email events@parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2333.

To 31 Jul

Redeem your Dine & Discover Vouchers in the Parkes Shire! There are 21 participating businesses in Parkes. NSW residents can apply online to receive their vouchers through the Service NSW website or by installing the latest version of the app. Visit Service NSW for more information.

6 Jul

Parkes Women’s Bowls AGM at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club at 12:30pm.

10 Jul

NAIDOC Week 2021 Healing Country Celebrations – free community event with live entertainment by local musicians, free sausage sizzle lunch, traditional dancing, traditional food sampling, award ceremony, service provider stalls, weaving and jewellery making at Bushman’s Hill from 11:30am – 2:30pm.

To 15 Jul

Breast screening van in Parkes at the Little Theatre carpark. Call 13 20 50 to make an appointment or book online at book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au. Women aged 50 – 74 should have a mammogram every two years.

31 Jul

Christmas in Vegas featuring Tallulah at the Forbes Town Hall from 6:15pm. Tickets $110 includes drinks, canapes, dinner, dessert and cabaret show. Dress up in Christmas theme. All proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Orange.

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.

Ongoing

Parkes Painting Group meets at Northparkes Oval every Wednesday from 10am-4pm. New members welcome!

Ongoing

Georgie’s Pantry at 45 Currajong Street open from 10am to 3 pm for Thursday Community Pantry. Enquiries call 0411 763 448.

Ongoing

Craft Corner has reopened at a temporary location at 2/258 Clarinda Street (next to Discount Dave’s).

Ongoing

Bingo at the Parkes Services Club every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am.

Ongoing

Bumps ‘n Bubs every Thursday at 30 Welcome Street at 10am. Contact Shonel on 0418 412 093.