COME 'N' TRY BASKETBALL January 23 Dreamed of trying basketball? Now's your chance! Join this action-packed holiday of hoops fun. Join Our Mob Our Game, where everyone is welcome. Jump into the world of basketball, where you'll enjoy fun games while developing fundamental and basketball movements. It's free, registrations online https://bnsw.info/OMOG-Try There's a morning session for girls aged five to 13 years, register online at https://bnsw.info/IAAG-Try It's all on at Red Bend Catholic College on Thursday, January 23. AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Sunday, January 26 The annual Australia Day community breakfast will be held from 8am to 10am located on the picturesque Lake Forbes at Lions Park. This event includes the Rotary Citizenship Awards and will kick off the community celebrations on Australia Day. The official ceremony of the event will be held at 9:15am. Gold coin donations to Rotary Forbes are welcomed. AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS Sunday, January 26 From 6pm food vendors will be at Lions Park on Australia with the event concluding with the annual fireworks display off Battyes Bridge at 9pm. Come down to Lions Park with your family and friends and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of food options to choose from! BYO chair and picnic blanket. HAVE YOUR SAY ON FORBES FUTURE January 30 Time is running out to contribute to Forbes Shire Council's community strategic plan! The plan is the 10 year strategy that sets the goals and aspirations of the community. Forbes Shire council wants to hear your ideas and feedback on issues that are important to you. Drop into Forbes Town Hall between 11am and 1pm on January 30 if you'd like assistance completing their survey or go online to yoursay.forbes.nsw.gov.au VARIETY NIGHT Saturday, February 8 Michele Quigley and Leigh Bartholomaeus are preparing for the Abel Tasman Trek for Vision in New Zealand this year, and raising funds with what promises to be an evening full of fun, laughs and entertainment from local performers. Tickets available from The Book Dispensary. BEDGERABONG PICNIC RACES Saturday, February 15 It's on again! The best little race meeting in the west. Get your tickets online now for Bedgerabong Picnic Race Day. The fashions on the field, the fun, the entertainment and of course the racing all returns to this picturesque club in 2025. Tickets online at 123tix.com.au WIRRINYA AQUATIC CLUB COCKTAIL EVENING March 1 Experience an incredible evening by the scenic Wirrinya ski dam! Savour delicious wood-fired pizza from Povey's Pizza and enjoy live music by the talented Gracey Denham Jones. Your night will begin with a complimentary cocktail or beer upon arrival. A return bus service from Forbes will be available - be sure to purchase your bus ticket when booking, camping onsite is also welcome. Tickets online now at 123tix.com.au EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL Saturday, April 5 This is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion. Think hay bales, festoon lights, warm tones, plenty of seating and the beautiful country night air. Roving canapes by Smoking Brothers Catering and live music from Foxxy Cleopatra - it's going to be spectacular. There will be buses from Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra and Gooloogong. Ticket details to come. AMAZING MOTOR FESTIVAL Saturday, April 5 Save the date for a celebration of historic machinery, cars, trucks, bikes and more. To be hosted by the Forbes District Historic Machinery Association, this event will bring together enthusiasts and families at the Multipurpose Equestrian Centre and Showground for a day packed with excitement.
