Free tutoring
Eden Library and Eden Access Centre want to organise free, tutoring/after-school homework centres for local students.
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But they need some volunteers to come on board.
Anyone who has qualifications or experience teaching is ideal but anyone who has a good handle on the English language or numeracy would be welcome.
Please call Clare Whiter at EAC on 6496 3970 or Kate Liston at the library on 6499 2453 if interested.
Eden Tennis Club
Eden Tennis Club is getting ready for its upcoming Night Competition.
It will commence in September and we are looking for new members to join.
We are a friendly group who cater for all abilities with A and B Grade teams. For more information about joining, contact Kathy Baker 0477 828 620.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The SCMDC has volunteer positions available for Centre Guides.
We require people from Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 2:30pm to conduct scheduled guided tours at 11am and 1pm.
Volunteers must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with groups of all ages and sizes.
Comprehensive and ongoing training is provided in all aspects of the centre’s indoor and outdoor exhibits and activities.
Phone: 6496 1699 Email: admin@sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au
Historic presentation
Come and enjoy a power-point presentation on the beautiful, historic 'Grange' homestead in Pambula. Hear about Commander John Lloyd RN who was responsible for building this homestead in the 1840's.
Colette and Garry Moorhead will give this talk and presentation at the Bega Valley Genealogy meeting on Sunday 28th August, 2pm at the Old Court House, Toalla St. in Pambula.
Everyone is welcome. There will be no charge and please also stay for afternoon tea.
Threatened species day
Bega Valley Shire Residents are encouraged to learn about the threatened species in our local areas with some exciting events and displays at Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre for Threatened Species Day on Wednesday, September 7, from 10am to 3pm.
Programs and Partnerships Officer, Scott Baker said the displays will be up all week but most of the fun will happen on Threatened Species Day.
“We have several hands-on activities planned,” he said.
“There are activities suitable for all age groups during the day, just drop in any time between 10am and 3pm.
“Children will love the giant snakes and ladders game and will learn what it’s like to be a tiny beach bird just hatched out on a beach.”
A special ‘book nook’ will have shorebird picture books for children to enjoy including the newly published ‘The Birds, The Sea and Me’ which is set on the South Coast and features hooded plovers, sooty oystercatchers and little terns.
An exhibition will display stunning photographs of shorebirds taken by locals on the Far South Coast and there will be a brief shorebird video available for viewing.
Threatened Species Day is a national day held each year on 7 September to commemorate the death of the last remaining Tasmanian tiger at Hobart Zoo in 1936. For more information go to http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au
Salsa Dance
Salsa Dance classes commence this Thursday, August 24 at the Eden RSL Hall. Cost is $12 and all are welcome - couples, singles, beginners, advanced.
ATO Tax Help
From July 1 to October 31 appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesday to help people complete their tax returns.
Tax Help volunteers operate from Women’s Resource Centre in Bega.
What is Tax Help?
• A free and confidential service to assist people to prepare tax returns using e-tax and lodge a tax return electronically.
• Support people with claims for refunds and encourage clients to prepare the tax return themselves.
Who is Tax Help for?
• Tax Help is for women and men on low incomes who need help with their tax returns including seniors, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other people with special needs.
• NOTE volunteers do not do business, tax only personal tax
Book by phoning 6492 1367.
Meals on Wheels
The Eden Meals on Wheels roster for the week starting Monday, August 29, is: Monday, June Whalley and Judy Bateman; Tuesday, Jan and John Polak; Wednesday, Maureen Walker and Ena Anderson; Thursday, Sue Kelly and Flo Young; and Friday, Judy Day and Walma Barber.
Men’s Breakfast
There’s a Men’s Breakfast at 8am on the second Saturday of each month at Uniting Church Hall. For details contact Allan on 6496 1414.
MEET AND MUNCH
The next Meet and Munch lunch will be at the Seahorse Inn on Thursday, August 25, at 12 noon. A guest speaker will be talking about Health and Wellbeing. Please call Aileen on 6496 1920 to notify attendance, leave a message if not home.
Open Gardens
The Eden Lionesses are looking for anyone who would like to have their garden 'open to the public' on October 22 and 23 for their annual "Open Garden" event.
This community event which is held on the weekend prior to the Eden Whale Festival has proved to be extremely popular with gardening enthusiasts. Funds which are raised go towards supporting the local community. For more information please contact Sandra on 6496 1459.
Computer Courses
The Eden Community Access Centre offers a range of Computer Training programs if you need help with iPad, email, Internet, word documents, Facebook, Photos, etc.
The Eden Community Access Centre can provide you with one-on-one assistance, small group sessions and follow up support. For details call 6496 3970 or email accesscentre@eden.nsw.au.
Wyndham Market
Experience the friendly Wyndham Village Market on Sunday, August 28 from 8.30am to 1pm where first-time stallholders will again be welcomed free of charge.
This all-weather market extends from the Historic Wyndham School of Arts Hall to the Anglican Church and environs where musicians are invited to perform in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Stalls include a variety of organic and locally produced goods, free range eggs, nuts, specialty teas, Wyndham’s own coffee, delicious homemade croissants and cakes, yummy savories, handmade gifts and cards, beautiful knitted winter woollies, antiques collectibles and quality pre-loved items, jams and preserves, books, goats milk soap, lavender products, essential oils and rustic treasures and more.
Book your stall now by calling Yvonne on 64 942 443.
Mental health first aid
Volunteers from the Garden of Eden joined volunteers from Pearls Place and Lumen Christi teachers for a two day Mental Heath First Aid training course in Pambula last week.
And now, Pearls Place chairperson Louise Maud is calling on the community to band together in support of people experiencing a mental illness.
“We need to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues and people need to know how to recognise someone who may be struggling with a mental illness and how we can respond to them,” she said.
Rural Adversity Mental Health program coordinator Jennie Keioskie said the course is particularly important because statistics show that only around 25 per cent of people experiencing a mental illness seek professional help instead turning to family and friends.
Fruit Fly Fighters
Be prepared to start your fight again this season. Bait cards will be available from early September through until April next year.
Pick up will be from the Eden Access Centre where it started four years ago.