Georgie’s Pantry volunteers, Shirley and Gary.
Georgie’s Hub – Anglican Parish of Parkes and Peak Hill: Huge thanks and blessings to the anonymous provider of goods for the Pantry. It is because of exceptionally generous donations that we keep going. Georgies Pantry is located at 275 Clarinda St, Parkes.
Resilient Homes Expo – Eugowra: The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting a Resilient Homes Expo in Eugowra on Wednesday 3 September, 4pm-7pm. The Expo is for Resilient Homes Program homeowners and community members who want to make their homes more flood resilient. Homeowners and business representatives can visit information stands and speak with representatives from councils, RA, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and various industry associations and businesses interested in resilient building services. Register online for this free event at https://comms.reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.
National BBQ Championships Forbes: The 2025 National BBQ Championships Forbes isn’t just about smoky meats and sizzling grills – they are also putting on a vibrant market area, and are on the lookout for stallholders! If you sell handmade goods, arts, crafts, sweet treats, clothing, local produce, or anything fun and fabulous – this is your chance to be part of a bustling event that drew over 1,500 spectators last year… and growing. Submit your Expression of Interest now: https://shorturl.at/C01lc
Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day: Nominations are being taken for the 2025 Parkes NAIDOC Awards, which will be presented at the Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day on 20 September at Bushman’s Hill. The day kicks off at 10am, with awards being presented during the morning. Nominate at: https://form.jotform.com/252171270354046 Paper copies will be available from the Parkes Shire Library. Nominations close Friday, 29 August at 5pm.
NSW Local Woman of the Year Awards 2026: We all have that one friend who spends her free time volunteering, leading with kindness or uplifting her community. Now’s the time to celebrate her. Nominations close 9 September! Nominate someone special and make their day bit.ly/WOTYA26
R U OK? We can show people we care and we’re there through more than words. If you know someone is going through a difficult time, practical help and kind gestures can be comforting.
Contact a crisis service: www.ruok.org.au/findhelp