24Hr Tractorthon: This weekend at the Canowindra Showground is the inaugural 24hr Tractorthon as part of the Central West Tractor Trek for Little Wings. The 24hr Tractorthon will run from 2pm Saturday 28th July to 2pm Sunday 29th July. Around 11am on Sunday Principals, Directors and Teachers from the local schools will take control of the Tractors for an hour. Children are encouraged to come along at this time to support! If you would like to buy a raffle ticket for $5 they are available from The Phoenix Office and Canowindra Tyre Service. Canowindra Public School P&C will be catering. All are welcome to come along and support.
Back To School: Don’t forget, now that the kids are back at school to be mindful of the 40km School Zones. Remember that School Zones are in place from 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm and the 40km speed limit is also enforced when you see bus lights flash.
Orange360 Prospectus: Local business owners should call into the Phoenix Office and grab an Orange360 Partnership Prospectus. The prospectus explains all about the new tourism body Orange360 and the benefits it will produce for the region. Did you know that over 1 million people visit the Orange region annually and spend over $300m a year!
People’s Choice Award: We want to know which business you think has the BEST Christmas in July Window Display! Let us know via our Facebook page, email editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au phone 6344 1846 or drop into the office at 84 Gaskill St.
Canowindra@Home: Are very pleased to announce that they have joined forces with the Country Education Foundation in Canowindra by donating $5,000 to be awarded as a scholarship to a local student or young person who wants to enter a career in hospitality or growing produce. Applications open 1st August go to https://cef.org.au/foundations/canowindra/ for further information.
Fresh Look for IGA: When you are visiting IGA next you’ll be sure to notice a very big change! The store has had a brand new automatic door installed on Monday morning giving the shop front a modern look and will be sure to keep some of the chilly air out.