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April 28, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Army Band rocks Forbes: As well as a marching band, Australian Army Band Kapooka (AAB-K) breaks down into a stage band, rock band, jazz ensemble as well as brass and saxophone groups and acoustic versions of the rock band. This versatility means most genres of music can be performed and the band can cater for all musical tastes. The band will be performing in Forbes on Monday May 7 from 7pm at Town Hall.

Claim Your Seat at the Central West Business Summit Table: Innovative business owners are invited to claim their seat at the table for the 2016 Central West Business Summit in Parkes on June 7. The Summit has proven a pivotal forum for networking and information sharing along with being a unique platform for uniting Central West Business leaders. Summit participants should register online at centralwestbusinesssummit.com.au by close of business May 31

Make mum’s day at Bunnings Forbes Family Night: Make this Mother’s Day memorable by creating a one-of-a-kind, handmade D.I.Y. gift at Bunnings Forbes’ annual Mother’s Day Family Night, held on Thursday 5 May 2016, 5.30-7.30pm. Forbes families are invited to celebrate and say a special  hanks to their mums by joining a night of entertainment in the lead up
o Mother’s Day, including hands-on D.I.Y. gift making workshops where kids can get crafty and make mum a personalised gift.

Free cuppa for the driver continues:
Following the launch of the Free Cuppa for the Driver scheme in Parkes on 8 March by Parkes Mayor Ken Keith, the campaign is off to a busy start. Sixty participating businesses have teamed up with Roads and Maritime Services and 18 local councils to promote fatigue awareness on most roads, and have already served hundreds of free cuppas to drivers. The initiative has been extended to May 31.

Forbes and District Historical Society:
We will be holding our open day on Saturday April 30 from 12pm to 4pm. Visitors will be able to see our Ben Hall and ANZAC displays. We are still looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a member, you are welcome to come to our meetings on the third Thursday of each month at the Forbes Museum in Cross Street at 7.30pm, or you can call into the museum daily between 2pm and 4pm. You can also phone 6851 6600 for more information.

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