It may not be something most people plan to do on a Saturday, but why not take advantage of the Mobile De-sexing unit being in town.

Each year the Tauranga SPCA gets inundated with kittens that people can't look after or don't want.

Margaret Rawiri is inviting people to use the Mobile De-sexing unit to have their animals fixed.

'That's why it's so frustrating because we know by December we'll be pulling our hair out not knowing what to do with all of these unwanted kittens that have been dumped in parks, or turned up on someone's doorstep,” says Tauranga SPCA's Margaret Rawiri.

Margaret's hoping things will be different this time round as the Mobile De-sexing Clinic comes to Tauranga for the last time due to reasons unknown to Margaret.

The caravan will be operating six days a week, for three weeks, in October and November.

The Mobile De-sexing Clinic is based at Tauranga SPCA for three weeks in October and November. The service costs just $20 for cat owners with a community services card.

Bookings are essential. For more information, or to book, visit Tauranga SPCA at 43 Alach St, Greerton.

To see what else is happening in and around Tauranga, check out the What's On listings below:

Saturday 3 October

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at St Andrew's, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bayfair Night Market

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: [email protected]

Black & White Milonga

Argentine Tango Social Dance. Special demo by visiting teachers. Dress: black & white. Cost $12.50 includes light supper & beverage. Honey Bee House, 233 Waihi Rd. Free carparking & studio at rear of property. Brenda 021 477 675 or www.tangointauranga.com

Books Wanted

For Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale. CDs, DVDs & Jigsaws also wanted. Drop off points: Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. 576 7105

BOP Dragon Boat Club

Open day at boat ramp near the Fish & Dive Club, Marine Park, Sulphur Pt (off Keith Allen Drive) 9-11am. Wear comfortable clothing, no jeans. Jandals or water shoes preferred, bring water bottle. Must be able to swim. All welcome.

Build Your Dance

Tango Workshop 2 - Suitable for early intermediate & advanced, following on from Workshop 1. Learn techniques to spice up your dance. $25pp. 11.30am – 1pm. www.tangointauranga.com or FB TaurangaTangoWorkshop-sOct2015

Cochlear Implant Wearers

BOP Cochlear Implant consumer group meet Oct 10 at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mount 9.30am. All welcome. Lyn 575 3958 or [email protected]

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Feast of Tabernacles

Join us Oct 10 at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre 6pm for an evening of celebration & thanksgiving. $5 per adult, children under 12 free. Please bring gifts of fruit, veges or canned food (donated to Food Rescue). Bookings essential - Vicky 021 250 0830/579 1343 or email: [email protected] Door sales available.

Fundamentals of Tango

Workshop 1 – suitable for all levels. Visiting teachers will cover the basics, technique & embellishments. Work at your own speed, no partner required. $25pp, discounts apply for multiple workshops. For venue & details www.tangointauranga.com or FB TaurangaTangoWorkshopsOct2015

Garage Sale

Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd 8am. Kitchen goods, bric-a-brac & more. Something for all. Fundraiser.

Gate Pa Car Boot Sale

New car boot market in Gate Pa next to Tauranga Girls' College, first Saturday of every month. Clothing, food, great finds. To book your $10 car space, Wiki 578 3321. A community initiative of Chirp. www.chirp.org.nz

Katikati Theatre Presents 'Dr Joe”

Katikati Primary School Hall, Oct 3-10 7.30pm. Tickets from Katikopy & Print.

Katikati Tramping Club

Karangahake gorge hiking & biking. Peter 07 863 8781

Let's Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club

Second Sat of month at Bethlehem Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598

Milonga, Milonga!

Tango Workshop 3 suitable for early intermediate & advanced dancers. $25pp, discounts apply for multiple work-shops. 11.30am – 1pm. www.tangaointauranga.com or FB TaurangaTangoWorkshopsOct2015

Taichi Qigong

Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome.

Tauranga Farmers Market

Fresh & artisian produced food. Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauriko School Agricultural Day & Gala

Oct 17 - animal judging & student exhibits 9am. Gala opens 11am. Magic carpet rides, candy floss, silent & live auctions & more. See you there.

Te Puke Baptist Church

Annual fair & fun run Oct 17 from 9am. Runners check in 8.30. Fun & food for all ages & great bargains. 573 9042 www.tpbc.org.nz

Te Puke Scottish Society Dance

Oct 17 - Shipwreck party (come dressed up or dressed down) 7.30pm onwards. Old time & sequence dancing. Good company, great supper at Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St. Entrance $7. Organised by Te Puke Scottish Soc. Valerie 573 7093

The Healing Power of Meditation

Afternoon meditation course Oct 3 at Tauranga City Plunket Rooms, 471 Devonport Rd 12.45-4pm. held by Kelsang Richog. $35, includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential. www.meditateintauranga.org or 09 631 5400

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710