What does the work of a CSIRO scientist and turning waste into art have in common?
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Both will feature at the Parkes Library over the next month.
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope scientist Dr Jane Kacsmarek will speak at the library on Thursday, March 21 at 6pm.
"A window into the Universe - as viewed by the Dish" is the title of her talk.
Dr Kaczmarek is an astrophysicist at the Parkes Telescope.
She will explain how the recent multi-million-dollar upgrade to the Parkes Telescope has continued to make The Dish a world leader in scientific research and detail how astrophysicists across the world use Parkes to answer some of the Universe's big questions.
"Dr Jane is wonderful to listen to, I just enjoy how she shares her passion for her work " says Gillian Hunt our Librarian who has a love of all thing's science.
RSVP on 68612309 or parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au
WASTE TO ART … Baling Twine and Strapping
This year the Sims Metal Waste to Art & design 2018-19 community art exhibition and competition is looking for participants from the Parkes Shire who can showcase imaginative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials.
Artworks can be made from any waste materials that attempt to highlight problem issues. An additional prize will be given to an artwork featuring this year's theme of Baling Twine and Strapping.
"It is inspirational to see how creative our community members are in using what would often just be thrown away, but they produce a piece of artwork that can be enjoyed by us all" says Andrea Lovell Acting Cultural, Education and Library Manager.
Artworks entering the competition are to be delivered to Parkes Library by: Thursday 28 March, 5pm.
The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to see artwork produced by all ages from our pre-school right throughout all ages and groups in our community.
The exhibition is open for viewing from 4 to 26 April 2019.
The winners will be announced on Thursday 4 April at 6pm.
Entry forms are available at any Parkes Shire Library, library@parkes.nsw.gov.au
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