Outback Lifesavers graduates are: at the back (L-R) Alexandra Smith, Blake Price, Thomas Ball, Matty Price, Joshua Ball, William Ellis, Caitlin Douglas and Christie Pisani (Trainer). Front: Jayden Kuun, Kelly Ellis, Bailey Price, Kalvin Hines-Dargin and Nicole Ellis.

The Parkes Camera Club members did a fantastic job taking photos of the Parkes Elvis Festival. L-R are Steve Ostini, Cathy McPherson, Frances Thornton, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith, Keith Turk, Rosemary Richardson and Maree Tanswell.

Jeff McClurg flew the flag for Parkes in a dance off on stage at the final Dean Z show at the Parkes Elvis Festival.

The Parkes Dragon Boat Club won the prize for the best float in the Elvis Street Parade. Here are some members dressed up for the occasion: Louise Moore with her grandchildren Logan and Olive Cope and Deb Abela.

Ally Francis and Jasmin Dalton were at the Christmas Carnival in Cooke Park last Friday.

Some of the Parkes Community Choir members before their performance in Cooke Park last Friday (L-R) Judie Shaw, Kerrie Peden, Colleen Leonard and Sheree Rosser.

Parkes Dragon Boat Club asked Pauline Nicholson to draw the lucky winners of their very successful Christmas raffle at the Carnival last Friday for three huge hampers as prizes. The winners were 1st: Marie Walker, Parkes; 2nd: Jan Lewis, Condobolin; 3rd: Steff Bee, Parkes. At the draw were (L-R) Beth and Bill Thomas, Linda Snyman, Deb Abela, Louise Moore and Pauline Nicholson.

Parkes True Blue Line celebrated another successful year of dancing with a Christmas party last week. The focus this year was on the easy steps for new dancers with participants showing a lot of enthusiasm! They thanked Parkes Services Club for their support.

The Parkes Painting Group held their Christmas party at the Parkes Services Club last week. Attending were (L-R) Kim Chambers, Scarlett Gosper-Chambers, Heather Moss, Sue Woods, Bronwyn Riley, Annette Witherow and Joan Ash.

At the Carols in the Park last Sunday were at the back Isabelle, Isaac and Tyson Lennox with Blaire and Brydie Crisp in front.

The Stokes family enjoyed Carols in the Park. They are (L-R) Elise, Isaiah, Solomon, Avalyn, Mark and Mercy.

The Hewett family with Tim, Tracy, Tyler and Sienna at Carols in Park last Sunday.

The National Parks Association Lachlan Valley Branch held its Christmas Party at Moorillah, the property of Peter and Merran Cannon last Sunday. Branch President Martin Bell (right) presented long serving member Andy Tom of Parkes with the Prudence Tucker Branch Award for services to the branch and NPA NSW.

Semetria Hubbard had a stall at the first Market Day at the Greenparkes Garden Centre last Saturday.

Renee Purcival was selling Doterra essential oils at the Greenparkes Garden Centre Market Day last Saturday.

Parkes QUE donated $500 to the Pink Up Parkes committee. Pictured (L-R) are Miriam Luyt, Raelene Rout, Lorraine Parker, Carolyn Rice, Ruth Taylor, Jenny Breaden, Nancye Blatch, Bev Laing, Rosemary Morris and Jeanine Boland.

Sue and Ross Smith (right) received an award for exceptional volunteering spirit at the Meals on Wheels Christmas lunch held last week. They are with Gill Kinsela from Meals on Wheels and Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton.

Another award for exceptional volunteering spirit went to Currajong Disability Services (CDS). Deitre Jackson (middle) received the award on behalf of CDS from Gill Kinsela and Barbara Newton.

Doro Tom (middle) also showed exceptional volunteering spirit during the year and received her award from Gill Kinsela and Barbara Newton.

Maureen Miller (middle) received a farewell gift as a retiring board member from Gill Kinsela and Barbara Newton.

Mel Wild, Alice Tique and Jingle Pabora attended the Citizenship Ceremony at the Council chamber this week.

YeeWern Teh and her son Christopher with Anna Sinaga and Julie Orr at the Citizenship Ceremony this week.

Ed Sartori celebrated her Australian citizenship with friends Laurie and Margaret Crowley.

The Henry Parkes Museum also pinked up for the McGrath Foundation last month with a display of pink la- dies underwear, and volunteers wearing pink all through October. At the Historical Society’s annual church service a total of $136.90 was raised. President Bruce Hall handed the donation to Marg Applebee of the Pink Up Parkes Committee.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack with the Parkes Public School Choir who performed at the Remembrance Day commemoration on Monday.

The Parkes Sharks Swimming Club had a busy month. The points winners for the month of October were Phoebe Forbes and Meg Skinner (joint 3rd), Joan Carolan (2nd) and Nicole Ellis (1st).

The Parkes Sharks boys point winners for October were Khan Jackson (1st), Matty Price (3rd with Charlie Mahon (absent), and William Ellis (2nd).

Timbo Wheeler of Currajong Disabilities Services is interviewed by Tom Corrigan from Prime 7 News after meeting the French Rugby League team last week.

Former Director of Parkes Early Childhood Centre Lindy Farrant received balloons at the centre’s 65th birthday on Wednesday for the 33 years she’s been at the centre.

Andrew Best of Keep Australia Beautiful Awards congratulates Julian Fyfe, Parkes Shire Council, Technical Infrastructure Manager on winning the Response to Climate Change Award (Category D) for the Parkes Recycled Water Scheme.

Bishop Harry Westcott was at the Parkes Library to sign copies of his autobiography last Saturday. With him are (L-R) Marg Price, Helen Westcott, Mal Westcott, Rhonda Brain, David Price, Kevin Stone, Harry Westcott and Joyce Mulligan.

The Pink Golf Day last Saturday raised over $1,000 for the McGrath Foundation. Here is Jackie Charlton (right), the 9 hole winner with 23 points, getting her prize from Breast Cancer Nurse Di Green.

Parkes Dragon Boat Club members dressed up on Sunday for their Pink Paddle event to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. David Potts and Al Gersbach came as princesses!

The MLAHMC (Aboriginal housing management organisation) office in Parkes has turned pink too for Pink Up Parkes. Office staff at the display are Seth Toomey, Rachel Hoy and Sue McGrath.

Pink angels Jenine Sloane and Anita Beddowes took part in the Pink Up Parkes Landcare Motley Crew Walk and Wellness morning on Saturday morning.

Beth and Bill Thomas not only took part in the annual open garden event last Sunday, but turned their garden ‘pink’ to help raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.