Parkes Shire Council presents our next Saturday Sounds series, kicking off summer with Country Sounds at the Pavilion! Brace yourself for a stellar line-up featuring the incredible and local Raechel Whitchurch as our headliner - don't miss her return to the Parkes stage after two years. Followed by sensational performances by Robbie Mortimer, Megan Woods and Austen Logan. This is a free community event that promises to be a fun-filled evening with food and drink vendors, multiple jumping castles, creative face painting, and even a chance to dance the night away with some boot scootin'. Get ready to finish off with a bang through a breathtaking firework display! Tickets via: https://bit.ly/CountrySounds2023

November 20 and 27

Free women's health clinics are taking place over two days at the Parkes Community Health Centre at the Parkes Hospital. The first clinic will take place on Thursday, November 20 and the second will be Monday, November 27. They will take place from 10am. For bookings please call 6861 2400.

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Tuesday, November 21

Elevate your business with the Inland Rail Skills Academy! Join them in Parkes for a game-changing "pathways to opportunities" regional business capability development program. In partnership with Deborah Wilson consulting, this program is running over several months and more spots are available for businesses in the Parkes region. The next workshop on November 21 will empower your business in its engagement with buyers, preparation of competitive tenders, and management of contracts and relationships with your clients. Held at the Parkes Services Club from 9am to 3pm. To register visit: https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/supplier-capability-development-program-registration-of-interest/?fbclid=IwAR2SCGZpN4WbT5_1GQm3VgqpAYEj8ph1qLNt7tUjofat0-b7nNdpPMUkiCY.

Tuesday, November 21

Bookings are open for the Parkes Library's final Junior After School Activity for 2023 - Junior Finders from 4pm-5pm. Hone your sleuthing skills around the library including online! Open to children in Years 3-6. In-person bookings are essential and spaces strictly limited. For details, phone Parkes Library on 6861 2309.

Friday, December 1

Get ready to kick-off the festive season on Friday, December 1, with the Christmas Parade at 6pm via Short Street, Welcome Street and Clarinda Street. This will be followed by the Christmas Carnival in Cooke Park which includes a wonderful display of local market stalls and live entertainment. All market stalls are local to the Parkes Shire so come along and shop the magnificent local goodies our community has on offer.

Friday, December 1

Trundle is having a Christmas shopping night on Friday, December 1 from 3pm onwards. Shoppers from near and far are invited to join the Trundle community for a drink and a wander through their shops and stalls. There will be more than 20 businesses, artists and craftspeople open and operating over the afternoon/evening.

Tuesday, December 26

It's time to look after the blokes! It's time for the Testicle Test as in cricket, as Trundle hosts a Testicle Festival and a Super 8s cricket competition on Boxing Day, December 26 at Berryman Oval. Grab a team for a bit of fun in the sun while they raise money for a really important cause, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Runs from 4pm until late and a barbecue and bar will be available (no BYO). People can start to donate now by scanning the QR code in the photo gallery above or by visiting fundraise.pcfa.org.au/fundraisers/trundletesticlefestival.

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