Looking for something to do? Here are the events coming up in Bathurst this week.
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- Bathurst RSL presents ‘Mental as Anything’ from 7.30pm. Dance the night away to all their classic hits. Tickets are selling fast from reception. Details: 6333 2999.
-Ben Chifley Memorial Light on the Hill Dinner: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Light on the Hill dinner, held each September to honour Bathurst’s former Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley. This year’s address will be delivered by Senator Penny Wong. Tickets can be purchased from Bathurst Panthers Leagues Club. Location: Bathurst Panthers, Piper Street from 7pm. Details: Fran 0419 626 681 or Peter 0402 801 716
- Young Life: Bathurst is organising school holiday camping in the Wollemi National Park. The event is for all high school age students from September 20 - 22. Cost: $50, shower $5extra. Weekend includes 9km hike to the Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park. Head to Facebook at www.facebook.com/younglifebathurst, click on “Events” and join “Camping and Hiking in Newnes”. Details: Heather: 0411 874 410 or bathurst@younglife.org.au
- Macquarie Care Centre Auxiliary Fete. Cakes, craft, books, produce, plants, white elephant and second hand clothing stalls. Face painting plus display of old bikes, cars and machinery. Barbecue, Devonshire tea and more. From 9-2pm. Details: 6331 2238.
- Bathurst Panorama Chorus is holding a Monster Garage Sale today from 10am to 3pm at St Phil’s School Hall. Lots of books, clothes, toys, homewares and furniture for sale. Also featuring a plant stall, Devonshire Teas and a Sausage Sizzle. Parking entry via upper Havannah Street.
- A Rosary Bead Workshop will be held at the All Saints' Cathedral today in the Abbott Room from 2.00pm. All welcome.
-Bathurst Aquatic Centre Learn to Swim Program during the school holidays in ready and waiting for you to book in. Don't miss out. Details: 6331 3333.
- Central West Handmade Market will be today from 9am till 2pm at The Beekeepers Inn, Mt Vittoria (halfway between Bathurst and Orange). Gold Coin Donation upon entry for a charity.
-Mitchell Conservatorium strings workshop community concert. Enjoy your community music at All Saints' Cathedral, Church St, 3pm. Entry by donation. Details: 6331 6622.
- Learn to play golf at the Bathurst Golf Club. From Monday, September 22-24. Includes equip, coaching, snacks and game. From 9.30-3.30pm. Details: 6331 1379.
-Sega Dance workshop 6.30pm: Grace Barbe gives an introduction to Indian Ocean Sega Dance. Grace will teach the traditional and modern choreography and give a background to history and culture of the islands. Suitable for everyone. Places are limited. You must contact BMEC to book. This workshop is free for all those attending the performance by Grace Barbe on September 23.
-Stars in a Jar. EOOSH holiday program $55per day. Book on 0429 371 205 or eglinton-oosh@bigpond.com. Something fun and different every day.
- PCYC holiday program: Dancing and Art / Craft, 8.30am - 12.30pm. Indoor sports Arts / Craft 12.30-4.30pm. $25 half day, $40 full. Details: 6331 2191 email Bathurst@pcycnsw.org.au
-Kids Art workshop for 5-7 year olds ($15 including all supplies) between 9am - 10.30am. Pigments & Palettes Art Workshops For Kids. Details: 0428 344 035 www.kidsatpigs.com
-Bathurst Art Gallery: Apprentice Shutterbugs with Jo. From 10.30-12.30 for 8-17ys. Workshops $10pp. Details: 6333 6555.
- Bathurst Library: Flower pots. Design and paint a flower pot, add pretty flowers and start your own garden. From 2-3pm, 7-17yrs,$10pp. Details: 63336281
- PCYC Holiday Program: Circus Skills and Boot Camp 8.30-12.30pm. Excursion to Ten Pin Bowling 12.30 4.30pm. $25 half day, $40 full. Details: 6331 2191 Bathurst@pcycnsw.org.au
- Kids Art workshop: 8-9 year olds ($25 including all supplies), 9am - 12noon. Pigments & Palettes Art Workshops For Kids. Details: 0428 344 035 www.kidsatpigs.com
- Bathurst Fossil and Mineral Museum holiday program: Slime Workshop 11am - 12 noon 6-12 years, $12. Get gooey while you learn about creature of the slime, some of the earliest animals on earth. Details: 6331 5511.
- Bathurst Art Gallery School Holiday: Drawing Woodland Creatures with Fiona. For 7-17yrs, from 1.30-3.30pm. Workshops $10pp. Details: 6333 6555.
- Bathurst Library: Hand print garden creatures on canvas. Create cute garden creatures. From 10.30-11.30, 5-8yrs $10pp. Details: 6333 6281.
- PCYC Holiday Program: Fire Brigade visit 8.30-12.30pm. Boot Camp and Dancing 12.30-4.30pm. $25 half day, $40 full. Details: 6331 2191 Bathurst@pcycnsw.org.au
-Kids Art workshop: 8-9 Year Olds ($25 including all supplies), 9am - 12noon. Pigments & Palettes Art Workshops For Kids. Details: 0428 344 035 www.kidsatpigs.com
- Bathurst Fossil and Mineral Museum holiday program: Palaeo Draw Holiday Workshop 11am - 12 noon, 6-12 years, $12. Have you ever wondered how the scientists work out how to draw a dinosaur? Join our workshop and create your own scale drawings of prehistoric creatures. Details: 6331 5511.
- Kids Night Tour at Abercrombie House for 7 years and older, accompanied by adult. Hot chocolate, millk and cookies included. Wear warm clothes and bring a torch, 6-7.30pm $15pp. Details: on 1800 681 000.
- Bathurst Art Gallery: A Brush with Hill End with Joyette. From 1.30-3.30 for 8-17yrs. Workshops $10pp. Details: 6333 6555.
- PCYC holiday program: excursion to Laser Skirmish 8.30-12.30pm. Dancing, Arts / Craft 12.30-4.30pm. $25 half day, $40 full. Details: 63312191 Bathurst@pcycnsw.org.au
- Bathurst Library: scarecrow pots. Create a mini scarecrow. From 11-12.30, 7-17yrs, $10pp. Details: 6333 6281.
- Kids Art workshop: 10-12 year olds ($25 including all supplies), 9am - 12noon. Pigments & Palettes Art Workshops For Kids. Details: 0428 344 035 www.kidsatpigs.com
- Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum school holiday program: Jet Car Racers Holiday Workshop, 11am - 12 noon, 7-12 years, $12. Make an air powered jet car racer to take home. Details: 6331 5511.
- Kids Night Tour at Abercrombie House for 7 years and older, accompanied by adult. Hot chocolate, millk and cookies included. Wear warm clothes and bring a torch, 6-7.30pm $15pp. Details: on 1800 681 000.