Cheryl Davison’s fine brush work is executed with unwavering skill as she weaves the stories passed to her by her elders.  This accomplished artist draws inspiration from living in the shadow of the sacred mountain, Gulaga.

Lee Cruse has developed a meticulous style of painting based on the body painting of the dancers in the last corroboree to take place in Nowra.  Lee’s grandfather, Pastor Ossie Cruse, attended the corroboree as a young man.  Lee’s painting, Jungar Hunting, was chosen to adorn the Eden water tower.

Both artists are residents of the Far South Coast and have spent time developing a unique ‘coastal style’ of portraying their stories.

You will find Ivy Hill Gallery on the coast road at Wapengo between Bermagui and Tathra.  The gallery is open from 10-5, Thursday to Sunday.  The exhibition runs until October 29.

The October Meeting of the Far South Coast Bird Watchers will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 12, at the Uniting Church, Henwood Street, Merimbula. Guest speaker for the evening will be Peter Marsack, one of the three artists for the recently released CSIRO Australian Bird Guide.  He will talk about the process of painting the artwork and the thinking behind the choice of images to complement the text.  This turned out to be a much longer process than anyone expected. In the end a planned five-year project took nearly ten, mainly due to the time the three artists needed to paint the total of over 4000 images. Bring any feathers you have found along to the meeting for Peter to identify.  Our evening will conclude with a light supper and the opportunity for a chat. Visitors are most welcome, as well as potential new members , to attend our meetings and regular bird walks. Details of our events appear on the FSCB website  wwwfscb.org.au  also on Facebook.

South East NSW Women's Legal Service is offering face-to-face appointments at the Eden Access Centre on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18. Book in by phoning 1800 229 529.

The Sapphire Coast Business Network will hold its Eden Breakfast event at Sprout cafe on Imlay Street on Tuesday, October 31, from 7.15am to 8.30am. Interested in sponsoring a breakfast event? Phone Julie Novotny on 0429 970 150, email info@scbnetworking.com.au or check out www.scbnetworking.com.au

Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre will hold a business start-up seminar on Tuesday, October 10, between 10am and 12noon, at Campbell Page, 169 Imlay Street, Eden. This workshop will give participants all the knowledge and tools you need to start a successful and profitable business. Presented by business advisor, Paul Coker, the seminar will include goal setting, marketing, financial and HR management. The cost is $25.

Eden Chamber of Commerce is holding a valuable Workplace Injury Seminar at the Great Southern Hotel on October 9 starting at 5.30pm. This seminar will provide vital information for all businesses on tips for avoiding basic injuries in the workplace, strategies for ensuring workers are rehabilitated properly and what to do if you think you have a fraudulent claim being made against you. The cost is $10 for non-members and is free for chamber members. RSVP by text to 0419 716 756 or email secretary@oureden.com.au.

Spiral Gallery's fourth annual Sakura exhibition opens on Friday, October 13. On display will be kimono, clothes, textile, jewellery, ceramic, painting, wood and glass work, artist book, ukiyoe, small furniture, antiques and collectibles. The exhibition features works by Reiko Healy, Nancy Brunton, Mia Karlsson, Neil Campbell, Pam Eyles, Mark Lem, Susi Kleber, David Harris and Peter Read.

On opening night, from 5pm, there will be live Japanese music with bamboo flute, cello and Stonewave Taiko drummers. Japanese food will also be served. The exhibition runs for two weeks only and is a cash and carry display. The Spiral Gallery opens Monday to Saturday at 10am.

Bega Rotary is hosting a fundraising trivia night on Saturday, October 14 from 6pm at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club in Kalaru. The trivia night is in support of Australian Rotary Health Hat Day, designed to “lift the lid” on mental illness and open up channels of conversation.

There will be prizes for best hat – and everyone must wear one – lucky door prizes, raffles and an auction. All proceeds from the night will go to funding vital mental health research. Tickets are $15 a person with tables of 10 available. BYO nibbles, but drinks are to be purchased at the bar. Bookings and inquiries to Phil Elsey on 0448 499 450 or phil.elsey@excellprint.com.au

If you are interested in caring for sick or injured wildlife, WIRES Far South East branch is holding a basic training workshop in Bega for new members on Saturday, October 14. The training consists of online components, followed by a one-day workshop. To register your interest or if you need further information email training@wires.org.au. WIRES FSE is always looking for new members and for more information about joining, go to wires.org.au. To report an injured or orphaned native animal call 6495 4150.