Parkes Phoenix

10 Aug – Extension of closing date for entries in The Art of Resilience competition for students aged 6 to 18 to create works using the theme ‘resilience in the face of drought, bushfires and COVID-19’. Submit entries via email to dro@ncentral.org.au, or arrange for Neighbourhood Central to collect by contacting Drought Response Officer, Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200.

15 Aug – Cry for Peace Around the World to mark victory in the Pacific and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II at 11:05am at the Parkes Cenotaph, Cooke Park.

17 Aug – Transition to School program begins at Parkes Public School. Call 6862 1702 for more information.

18 Sep – Paint Parkes Uniformly REaD will be a virtual event this year with all children remaining at school for an enjoyable learning time.

Ongoing – Parkes Shire Concert Band is back and 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.