Partnering with Bega Valley Shire Council and the Saving Our Species Program of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, participants will have the chance to uncover the amazing hidden treasures of flora and fauna in our backyard.

Programs and Partnerships Officer, Scott Baker said there will be experts available on the day to talk about programs focusing on understanding and protecting the Glossy Black Cockatoo, Potoroos and other rare flora and fauna.

“At 12pm, conservation experts will lead a walking tour of the local reserves around Tura Beach and will be able to give advice on how all of us can help conserve and protect our natural wonders,” he said.

The walking tour will be limited to 20 participants so bookings are essential. Walkers must wear appropriate footwear and provide their own sun protection.

Thanks to the South East Local Land Services Saving our Coastal Threatened Species Grant Program, Bega Valley Shire Council will also be giving away habitat providing native trees and shrubs (limit of two per person). Bookings can be made at www.begavalleyshirelibrary.eventbrite.com.au or by phoning 6499 2340.

Local Pharmacist Tania Dwyer of Seeto, Dodd and Dwyer will be the guest speaker for the next Merimbula Evening VIEW Club Meeting. Venue is at the Club Sapphire on Tuesday, June 6, starting at 6 for 6.30pm. This also celebrates the Merimbula Jazz Festival that takes place on the following weekend. Come along in this year’s Jazz colours that are Blue, Yellow and Orange. Looking forward to catching up with members and welcoming all guests.

On Friday join Colin Dunn from 8:30am on 97.5 Sapphire FM, for the regular round up of local news, followed by a great line up of guests. This week includes Phil Smith and Sandy Spain, from Bendigo Bank at 9, then the irrepressible, Dane Waites, ahead of his Perth to Pambula adventure at 10. Rounding out the morning at 11 will be Shane Grace, proprietor of Booktique. Great conversation and music from our guests' favourite play lists. Join us on 97.5FM every Friday.

Pambula Baptist Church is hosting a church ihstory fun day on Saturday June 17. They will be celebrating God's goodness over nearly 40 years.

At noon there will be a free barbecue lunch with activities, games and displays.

From 3pm there will be afternoon tea, anecdotes and stories accompanied by photographic displays and memorabillia. The day should finish by 5pm. 

Old PBC'ers are especially welcome to remember the past as we look forward to the future. If you are aiming to attend the barbecue lunch, please communicate to Judy Davidson on 0419 009185 or email judyfin18@gmail.com.

 There will also be a special service of thanksgiving and remembering on Sunday, June 18, at 9:30am.

Those of you who came to the Million Paws Walk might remember Spud and his winning smile. This very friendly English staffy x looked so “cute’ in his “Adopt Me” bandana, (created by Stitches and Prints Bega), and delighted all who stopped for a pat.

Spud is a very settled 6 year old and will be a great addition to any family. Enquiries about Spud or the other dogs and cats available for adoption through the Far South Coast Branch of Animal Welfare League NSW can be made by calling 0400372609 and many can be viewed at www.facebook.com/AnimalWelfareLeagueFarSouthCoastBranch.

Sapphire Coast Branch of RSPCA have several older cats as well as kittens available and are contactable on 0419267799 or through the Sapphire Coast branch of RSPCA Face-book page. Adoption fees are subsidized for dogs and cats adopted through AWLNSW and RSPCA.

Become a member of AWLNSW or RSPCA to help the animals in our Shire. Contact AWL on 0400372609 and RSPCA on 0419267799.

Do you know anyone who has not yet desexed their dogs and cats? AWLNSW Far South Coast Branch have special deals until the end of June being a “half price special” for dog de-sexing and a “Have your cat de-sexed for only $50” special. Both offers are available through all of the Bega Valley vets and places are limited.

The AWL will be having Garage sale at the end of June. If you have any clean saleable goods to donate please call 0400372609 or email awlfsc@bigpond.com. Also if anyone has, or knows of a venue that could be used for the sale (preferably not too far from Kalaru) please call.