It's that time of year again: CWA membership fees are due. Narooma's branch fee is $63. Come and join CWA: it is so much more than tea and scones; it is a strong voice or advocacy at a federal and state levels. Make your voice heard. Mega Garage Sale at CWA rooms on Saturday, October 5, from 8am-2pm. Pre-loved items, women's clothing, plants, home-baked items, sausage sizzle and more. Donations can be dropped to the rooms on Friday, 10am-noon. Ph. Bernice Gale 4476 7540 or Joanne King 0408 433 178.

The September meeting at Club Narooma hosted guest speaker Heide Smith - an award-winning local photographer who spoke about tools and rules for taking good portraits. Heide Smith was named a fellow in the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers on July 13.

The new display window has been changed over to Halloween and Melbourne Cup Day items. The big race day is fast approaching so there's hats, shoes, clutch purses, bags and colourful dresses to choose from. There's a huge range of ladies summer shoes and quite a lot of men's shoes.

Book your cat/kitten in for desexing now. All should be desexed by four months old. Penalties apply. Protect them from cancers, sexually transmitted diseases and infections caused by fighting. Become a responsible pet owner who cares for their pet, the environment, the small Australian animals and birds who have no defence against a predatory cat. AWL Pet of the Week: Sara is a beautiful 10-moth-old spotted tabby with a white chest. She's still shy, but has come a long way since she was found starved and scared after she was left to fend for herself. She will respond to loving care, patience, and a quiet home where she can learn to trust. Ph. Terry 0410 016 612. You can also check our website.

MACS artist Tony Pye delighted the crowd at a library floor talk with his own journey in art, surrounded by his paintings on September 19. Many thanks to library staff, Alice Johnson and Jen Willcocks. Contact Montague Art and Craft for information on art and craft workshops at The Narooma Visitor Information Centre on 4476 2881.