Pet lovers can log on to find out about pets around the region who are in need of a home.

North Shore Animal League International is hosting its eighth Pet Adoptathon on May 3 and 4, when the public can log on to find out about animals at various shelters, around the UK. Log on to www.petadoptathon.org.uk or call 0870 1505061.

OPEN DAY: South West Durham Credit Union is holding an open day to offer advice on loans and savings at Willington Resource Centre, on Thursday, from 10am to 3pm.

TABLE-TOP SALE: St Catherine's Community Centre, Market Place, Crook, is holding a table-top sale on Saturday, from 9am to 1noon. To book a table at £5 call (01388) 764697.

GAMES NIGHT: Hamsterley Village Hall will hold a whist and domino drive on Monday, at 7.30pm, in aid of Cancer Research UK.

SINGERS WANTED: The Priory Singers, at Etherley Methodist Church, are looking for new members particularly in the tenor and bass sections. Call (01325) 315694 for details.

CHORAL EVENING: Bishop Auckland Choral Society presents Faure's Requiem and choruses from Vivaldi Gloria at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, on Saturday May 3, from 7.15pm. For tickets call 0191-378 0707 or (01388) 834359.

OFFICE EXPANSION: Northgate Vehicle Hire has applied to Darlington Borough Council for permission to extend its offices at Allington Way.

COUNCIL MEETING: A meeting of Great Aycliffe Town Council's policy and resources committee will be held in the council offices, School Aycliffe Lane, tomorrow, at 7.15pm.

SINGERS WANTED: The Richardson Singers, a Darlington women's choir, is looking for members. The group meets on Tuesdays, at 7.30pm, at All Saints' Church, in Ravensdale Road. For details call (01325) 257025.

SPECIAL MEETING: A special meeting of Ferryhill Town Council's recreation committee, to discuss Sedgefield Borough Council's playing fields strategy, will be held in the town hall tomorrow, at 6.30pm.

UNION MEETING: The Mothers' Union at St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, will meet on Thursday, April 24, at 2pm, in the church centre.

VOLUNTEERS CALL: Age Concern in Darlington needs volunteers for its administration department. Call (01325) 266888.