Bathurst Highland Society 40th Debutante Ball will be held on May 13 from 7pm at Bathurst Panthers. Join the ball. Debutantes can register at 6334 4970.

Tuesday, February 28

Opera, theatre and festival director Lindy Hume will present her paper Restless Giant: Changing Cultural Values in Regional Australia at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre at 5pm. The event will include a panel discussion with local creatives. This is a free event. To RSVP, call 6338 4657.

Macquarie Male Singers meet every Tuesday from 7.30pm at the Assumption School Hall in Mitre Street. It is an all-male choir with a strength of 30 members of all ages. No auditions required. Call John Kendall, 0427 410 625.

Wednesday, March 1

In-line dancing fun and fitness from 5pm to 8pm at The Scots School. No partner required. All welcome - beginner to open groups. Call Jen, 0402 412 992.

Beloved Monster Drama Company workshops are held every Wednesday at the CWA Hall on Russell Street. For ages eight to 12, weekly classes run from 4pm to 5pm, at a cost of $10 per class. For ages 13 to 16, weekly classes run from 5.30pm to 7pm, at a cost of $15 per class. Workshops are run by local theatre maker and teaching artist, Nel Kentish, with regular special guest tutors. Visit belovedmonster.org for more information.

Thursday, March 2

Ladies’ Probus Club will meet at the Majellan Club at 136 Keppel Street at 10am. Call Nola, 0428 637 947 or 6331 4719, for more information.

Central West Bushwalking Club will meet at Bathurst Croquet Club in Durham Street at 7.30pm. Call 6331 7791.

Friday, March 3

A 2017 World Day Of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 3 from 1.30pm at Bathurst Uniting Church. This service was prepared by the Philippines women. The speaker will be Julie Greig. Celebrate the special day with people around the world.

Taxiride will perform at Bathurst RSL Club in Rankin Street. Doors will open at 8.30pm and show will begin at 9pm. Tickets: $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Call 6333 2999 or visit www.bathurstrsl.com.au