Bayside cat show and cats in need

Don't forget it's the Bayside Cat Show tomorrow (Sunday) for all those local animal lovers. I took a look last year and it was kind of quirky but interesting (but also wall to wall people).

But while we're on the topic of all things feline, the Keysborough Animal Shelter is, as always, bursting at the seems with unwanted but lovely cats of all sizes, colours and descriptions. This includes the lovely Lotus, pictured here, who has been waiting for a home for a very long time.....

Keysborough Animal Shelter: www.aaps.org.au

Bayside Cat Show: Sunday , Sandringham College, Holloway Rd, Sandringham

What's going on around Bayside town

Rickett's Point foreshore: Monday morning.

Art Competition:

Inspired by the great landscape artists of the Heidelberg School, the En Plein Air art competition invites artists of all levels to create artworks in the open air. All that is required is that the artwork is created between March 7 and 14 and and you paint, draw and generally create your piece in the open air, inspired by the landscape from Brighton to Mentone.

Individuals, families and children are all able to enter. The contributions will be exhibited at Sandybeach Community Centre on Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 16 for judging and sale.

For more details and entry forms visit: www.sandringhamlions.org.au


Garage Sale:

The Keysborough Animal Shelter is holding a monster garage sale, with all funds going directly to the care of the animals. Items for bargain prices include: linen, collectibles, books, ornaments, toys, sporting goods and more.
When: Sunday March 2
From: 8am - 12 noon
Where: Keysborough Animal Shelter, 10 Homleigh Road, Keysborough

For more details (and to view the beautiful animals they have looking for homes) visit: www.aaps.org.au


School readiness program:

Wanting to help your child get better prepared for prep? A local school readiness program is running for children aged 4-5 by experienced teachers. It works on teaching handwriting, reading, spelling and counting skills.

For more information contact: Joanna on (03) 9587 6784 or Tamara on (03) 9890 4546.


Swimming Lessons:

Getting your child in to a swimming class in Bayside is no easy task. With classes full to overflowing, you need planning and timing on your side. Klim Swim is nearly all booked up this term but word is that March 17 is the day they will be taking bookings for next term. So put it in your diary and make it your first task on the day!

For more information visit: www.recreationsandringham.com.au

Turnover those toys:

Bayside Toy Library has been going strong since 1985 lending toys to children aged six months to 10 years. Included are many toys that families might not own - ride on cars, mini trampolines, slides, seesaws, mini kitchens and work benches. The library also stocks hundreds of DVDs, videos and CDs.
The library can be found at 212 Dendy St, Brighton East (next to Brighton Golf Course).

For more information phone: (03) 9598 5253.


Food Glorious Food:

The Bright 'n' Sandy food and wine festival is on this Sunday, February 24 at Green Point, Brighton. There will be demonstrations by lots of well-known chefs, wine educators and a day's full of entertainment. Time to eat, drink, wander and make merry.

For more information visit: www.bayside.vic.gov.au

Can you give a cat a much needed home?

Skye

Daisy
Buddy

Max

Lotus
Some of the many cats awaiting adoption. Photos: courtesy AAPS.


A bit of a community post today. The Australian Animal Protection Society (Keysborough Animal Shelter) is handling a record number of abandoned adult cats and kittens this summer. The shelter services the south and south east of Melbourne. The situation is dire and they desperately need to find some cats homes over the next week. There are so many beautiful cats there, all patiently waiting for a much deserved home. Some of the stories are really heartbreaking and it would be just a wonderful New Year's event if some homes could be found. The Shelter does amazing work, mostly run by volunteers and receives no government assistance. If you have space in your home, there is a potentially very happy cat waiting for you.

Here is the link: http://www.aaps.org.au (there is also a link button on the right of this page under pets)
Keysborough Animal Shelter: Phone 9798 8044. The shelter is located at 10 Homleigh Road, Keysborough.