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What's On?
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23 Oct |
Parkes CanAssist first Box Sale at new shop at 33 Court Street from 8am – 12 noon. Enter at side door, $6 per box. |
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26 Oct |
Parkes Evening VIEW Club meeting at Bushman Motor Inn 6:30 for 7pm with Diane Green, the breast cancer nurse, as guest speaker. Everyone welcome. Ring Janet Offner on 6862 2950 to book in by 23rd October. |
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27 Oct |
‘Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers’ free online workshop from 5:30pm. Bookings are essential online via Eventbrite, or on Parkes Shire Council’s Facebook page or by calling Melanie on 6861 2364. |
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30 Oct |
The Parkes Shire township pools open for 2021/22 season, public health orders permitting. |
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30 Oct |
Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Junior Presentation at Harrison Park from 1pm. |
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31 Oct |
National Parks Association of NSW Lachlan Valley Branch walk at Manna Mountain – 6 to 8km medium/hard. Meet at Forbes Railway Station at 9am. Leader Peter Cannon 6866 1225. All walks subject to COVID restrictions, no adverse RFS fire warnings and no closure of the relevant NP or State Forest. New walkers always welcome! Contact the walk leader the night before if you intend to come. |
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31 Oct |
The Alectown Annual Thanksgiving Service at 4pm at Engedi (formerly Mamre). The fabulous season this year cannot not be acknowledged. All COVID rules on the day will be observed. Cuppa and biscuits afterwards with neighbours and friends. All Welcome. |
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To 31 Oct |
Neighbourhood Central’s accredited ATO-trained volunteer is available by appointment to help you prepare and lodge your tax return. To be eligible for this free service you must have simple tax affairs and an income of around $60,000 or less. Contact Neighbourhood Central on 6862 3757, or call in to enquire at 80 Currajong Street. |
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8 Nov |
Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Annual General Meeting at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club at 6:30pm. |
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9-10 Nov |
Accredited Mental Health First Aid online course presented by Steven Gamble from Man Anchor on Zoom from 9:30 – 12pm. Free to Parkes and Forbes Shire residents, with a limit of 12 participants. You only need to renew or become a member of Central West Lachlan Landcare ($10), which also includes many other benefits. Go to www.stickytickets.com.au to book a spot. |
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13 Nov |
Parkes Garden Club AGM at Plants for Charity, Military Road at 2pm. |
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25 Nov |
Parkes Meals on Wheels (MOW) AGM at MOW Office, 39 Currajong Street at 3pm. |
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30 Nov |
Closing date for nominations for Australia Day Awards: Community, Cultural, Environmental and Sports. All nominations must be made online via Council’s website this year at: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/living-here/your-community/awards/ |
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4 Dec |
Parkrun (5km) returns at the Northparkes Oval 7:50 am for 8am start. Register for free to get a barcode and print it out to bring for every run. Go to www.parkrun.com.au. Open to all walkers, joggers and runners. |
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Ongoing |
The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross Tea Room is open again every Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm and offers a plate of homemade slices, cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $7. |
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Ongoing |
The Parkes Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at Parkes Neighbourhood Central at 7pm. Contact Michael on 0408 975 643 for more information. |
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Ongoing |
Twilight Bowls every Thursday at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club at 6:15pm. Teams of three; single players welcome. Bowls provided if needed. |
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Ongoing |
Rally4Ever community well-being tennis program every Thursday at the Parkes Tennis Club, Victoria Street from 1 – 2pm. Join in a fun and free session of tennis – a purpose-built community & activity-based program designed for those feeling a little ‘stuck’. Email helenmagill@bigpond.com or call 0407 253 888. |
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Ongoing |
Bumps ‘n Bubs every Thursday at Rose Street Community Centre at 10am. Contact Shonel on 0418 412 093. |
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Ongoing |
Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm – 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. |
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Ongoing |
Men’s Virtual Yarning Circle every Tuesday from 6pm via Zoom. Open to all men who wish to participate. For more information contact Lachlan.skinner@interrelate.org.au or call 0409 941 870. |
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Ongoing |
Women’s Virtual Yarning Circle every Wednesday from 6pm via Zoom. Open to all women who wish to participate. For more information contact brooke.scobie@interrelate.org.au or call 0448 149 299. |