The calendar lists important Hunter events for next year and is free with your Herald on Thursday.

It includes pictures and facts on threatened plants and animals in the Hunter Region, and information on how they can be saved.

There are also lists of Australian public holidays for next year, school terms and important phone numbers, including for local councils and state and federal members.

Photographic memories of 2008 are another feature of the calendar.

The must-have calendar is free with your Herald on Thursday.

Don't miss it.