Head along to Food Basket this Thursday and Friday.
Food Basket is turning 16: Food Basket has been serving the community of Canowindra for 16 years and this Friday 17 October they are going to be celebrating with a party at Food Basket. Normal shopping will be on, but there will also be a BBQ, party food and of course a cake to celebrate. There will even be a lucky door prize. Head along and check out some of the history of Food Basket and help them celebrate this huge milestone.
Canowindra@home AGM: Thursday, 13 November 2025 6pm at Canowindra Bowling Club. All Welcome.
Mid-Lachlan Landcare: This month Mid Lachlan Landcare are hosting two exciting family-friendly events starting with the Great Southern Bioblitz and Picnic on Monday 27 October at Cowra Adventure Playground. Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/cowra-s-bioblitz-survey-and-picnic.This will be followed by Bat night – How Bats Grow Forests While We Sleep, on Thursday, 30 October, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Edgell Park, Cowra. Tickets at events.humanitix.com/how-bats-grow-forests-while-we-sleep. These events are both being held outdoors as part of our bid to educate, engage and inspire our community with a range of fivesenses events.
Canowindra’s Spring Picnic: Gather a group of friends and grab your tickets for Canowindra’s Spring Picnic at Noojee Lea Homestad on 19 October. Enjoy live music, flower arranging, plein air painting and a delicious picnic box while raising funds for the McGRath Foundation and Can Assist Orange. Tickets are $75 at trybooking.com/DFLAH
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Applications Open: Applications are open for Australia’s leading award empowering and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities. If you’re working on an existing project, business or program that is positively impacting rural and regional Australia, we encourage you to apply with successful applicants receiving up to $35,000. Applications close 7 November 2025. Check eligibility requirements and apply today at https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award
Nedds Uncomfortable Challenge Comes to Canowindra: Join JP and Nedd Brockman at the Swinging Bridge for a 30 minute walk on Saturday 25 October, 9.30am. Fundraising for people facing homelessness.
JP is walking 30 minutes on a treadmill every day for 10 days.