I’ve done a few things in my life – modelling isn’t one of them! But I was proud to promote the Blokes for Birds Shirt recently which are now on-sale to help raise awareness of domestic violence.
Philip Donato
Domestic violence (DV) is a scourge in the community.
Birds in the Bush, a not for profit volunteer organisation will be hosting their annual fundraiser on 2nd May at Banksia, near Orange.
Special guest this year is former international tennis star and commentator Jelena Dokic.
Proceeds will go to The Orchard, Housing Plus Domestic Violence Refuge Facility in Orange for the protection of women and children.
You can purchase a shirt like the one i’m wearing, and tickets to the event online Birds In The Bush and help support this wonderful event and important cause.
Red Bend Catholic College
2024 OPEN DAY – Sunday March 17, 10am-1pm.
Make sure to mark this date in your calendar. Open Day is the perfect opportunity to come and visit the College to see what we have to offer. Oh, and the food is amazing also
Parkes Shire Council
Community groups and businesses in the Parkes Shire will be able to find grants easier with the launch of a free funding platform on the Parkes Shire Council website.
All you need to do is register on the Parkes Shire Grant Finder (grantguru. com) site to give you access to the 364 community grants worth $28.5 billion currently available.
Parkes Shire Council’s Mayor, Neil Westcott, said the platform will be a valuable tool for our community. You can start your new grant journey by registering here: Parkes Shire Grant Finder (grantguru.com)
For information contact Council’s Grants team at grants@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Forbes Uniting Church
A new and exciting event for Forbes Uniting Cafe Church is starting next Saturday!!!!
Sylvia and the team Lachlan Vintage Village Cafe are working on some great food options and we are so blessed that they have come on board to be our venue.
Everyone is welcome to attend and spend time in fellowship and share in the Word of God
Parkes Christian School
PCS enrolments expo – monday, 4 March.
Our High School provides so many opportunities for senior students and thanks to Compressed Curriculum. This system sees students complete three entire HSC subjects in Year 11 and then three more in Year 12.
To find out more about Compressed Curriculum and our school in general, come along to our Expo from 5pm next Monday evening.
Landcare Australia
It’s not too late to take part in Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 3 March, 2024.
It’s Clean Up Australia’s biggest week of practical environmental action and a great way to help improve your local area or a place that needs some TLC.
Go to https://register.cleanup.org.au/ and register now to receive your Clean Up kit of materials.
St Laurence’s Parish School Forbes
We have just announce our 2024 Mission Captains. We’re proud to present the dedicated individuals leading our efforts in Project Compassion this year. Their commitment to serving others and raising funds for Caritas is truly inspiring. Stay tuned for updates on our fundraising initiatives and join us in making a difference
Meet our 2024 Mission Captains.