The Red Bend Catholic College Year 12 Graduation was held at the Parkes Leagues Club on Friday, 22nd September.
Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with Aerial Antix to launch a spring photo competition. With Spring all around us, you can point your camera just about anywhere to get a scenic shot. We would love to see the great photos our readers can come up with. A wonderful prize is up for grabs – a picture donated by Aerial Antix! The competition will run until the end of October, with entries to be submitted to The Forbes Phoenix by Tuesday, 31st October. Entries can be sent to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au or via our Facebook page.
Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society: Presents 9 to 5 the Musical from 13 – 28 October. Tickets available online at www. parkesmandd.com.au.
Chamber Cheers: Members are invited to Chamber Cheers. Forbes Business Chamber and Forbes Shire Council are hosting “Chamber Cheers” at 5:30pm on 17th October upstairs at the Forbes Inn, Rankin Street. Join the Forbes Business Chamber and Forbes Shire Council for a relaxed and fun couple of hours networking and meeting the new managers at Forbes Shire Council. Please RSVP by 13th October to forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com.
Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In & Pink Ribbon: Support those affected by breast and gynaecological cancers this October. Locals are encouraged to register to host a Cancer Council Girls’ Night In or Pink Ribbon Fundraiser this October and help beat women’s cancers. Girls’ Night In is a great opportunity to get your favourite ladies together and raise funds for a great cause. You can also donate to Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon this October. Big or small, your donation will help to beat breast and gynaecological cancers. Simply call the office on 6392 0800 or visit www.girlsnightin. com.au to register and get your free Girls’ Night In host kit. Visit www.pinkribbon.com. au to register your Pink Ribbon Fundraiser.
Softball Season: Forbes Softball is calling for registrations for the summer competition. The registration day and social game is on Thursday, 12th October from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, at Stephan Field near the skate park. Games will be played at that time every week thereafter. Fees are $80 per adult and $60 per junior. The competition is open to all women, men and juniors 16 years and over. Umpires are also needed. For more information go to Facebook @ Forbes Softball, email forbessoftball@yahoo. com.au or call 0428 139 360.