A coalition of local animal welfare groups is ready to hold a town hall meeting today to address Central Oregon’s population of stray and feral cats.

The Central Oregon Cat Alliance has organized a volunteer-led effort to reduce the feral and stray cat population over the next seven years.

The group’s meeting is set for 10 a.m. to noon in the conference room at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. All are welcome, particularly anyone with concerns over cat and wildlife conflicts, roaming cats or care for neighborhood strays.

For more information on the Central Oregon Cat Alliance, or to volunteer, visit www.coca2020.org or call Bend Spay and Neuter Project at 541-617-1010.

— From Bulletin reports