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June 19, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Grab your jackets, round up the kids, and join us for a night that’s fun for the whole family.

Frost And Fire 2025: Bring the whole crew down for an evening of fun, music, and magical memories the kids will love! Silent disco from 4pm – 7pm and fairy floss by the amazing Forbes Youth Action Team, CirqueUm Navigate – roving entertainment to amaze and excite, bonfires, food trucks and plenty more! It’s the perfect mix of ex­citement and entertainment for all ages! Head along to the Forbes Ski Dam this Sat­urday 21 June.Tickets at: www.123tix.com.au/events/46063/frost-and-fire

Parkes Shire Libraries: Peak Quills’ writers group meet on the third Thursday monthly at the Peak Hill Library. Join us for tips on writing, put your pen to paper and listen to a reading. All welcome, tea and coffee provided.

Western NSW Local Health District: Are excited to announce DanceMoves pro­grams will commence running in Orange, Parkes, Forbes, Molong, Bathurst and Mendooran in the coming monthss. The program is a mix of seated and standing dancing, set to your favourite music. The program is designed to help build strength, balance and flexibility while staying full of energy. The program is designed for more active older adults (50+ years of age). No experience is necessary and suitable for all movement abilities! The classes are free of charge. We invite you to register by clicking this link https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/find-a-program

Forbes Youth Action Team: The school holiday program is live, and there is an awesome lineup of activities to keep the kids entertained these holidays – from slime workshops and painting sessions to novelty sports days and more! Spots are limited and filling fast – register now at www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/community-services-and-information/families-and-youth-services/youth-programs

The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia: Be part of a powerful conver­sation about mental wellbeing at our NRL Community Scrum in Forbes next Tues­day 24 June at Spooner Oval, with special guests NRL legends Bryson Goodwin and Dale Finucan.

Parkes Shire Council: Between 1 January and 30 April 2025, Parkes Shire Council has helped find loving homes for 54 dogs and 47 cats and it’s all thanks to our com­munity of adopters and supporters! Think­ing about adopting? Visit the website to meet the pets still looking for their forever homes: bit.ly/AnimalsForAdoption

That’s over 100 animals rehomed in just four months.

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