Special needs golf day a huge success: Children with special needs were on the receiving end on Sunday when the Parkes community shared their generosity to help raise funds at a golf day hosted by John Holland. “We are totally blown away by today’s John Holland golf day,” said Angela Wilson of the Central West Autism and Special Needs Awareness Group. The auction alone raised over $7,000.
The Parkes Phoenix in Peak Hill: The weekly issue of The Parkes Phoenix is available for free at the Peak Hill Newsagency each week.
Parkes White Ribbon Day March today: Join special guests Peter Gibbs and Nova Peris and take a stand to stop violence against women. Members of the community are invited to march against domestic violence. Meet at the new Parkes Arbor at 12:45 for 1pm start followed by free sausage sizzle in Cooke Park. For more information call 6862 1872.
Go Mariah! Parkes’ hockey star Mariah Williams is leading the Australian Junior World Cup squad at the Junior World Cup in Chile this week. At 21 and with 56 Hockeyroos caps, Mariah is the side’s most experienced player at international level. Mariah’s grandmother, Atholene Alting was very excited in Parkes this week about her granddaughter’s achievements.
Bikers Bring Bears To Bushman’s Dam: The Mid State Motorcycle Club is bringing a Motorcycle Toy Run to Parkes at 11:30am on Saturday, 3rd December at Bushman’s Dam. All registered motorcyclists are invited to participate. There will be plenty of fun for non-riders too with prizes for the best-dressed Christmas characters and
the best-decorated bike. Donations of toys and non-perishables can be left at KicXstart Motorcycles. Contact Kerry Smith on 0449 744 679.
Christmas Parade next Friday: The Christmas Parade returns next Friday with more than 30 entries already received. The Parade will start at 6pm.Today is the closing date for entries. Call 0448 166 016 to get a last minute entry in.
