Around Town

with Terra Sword

Around Town is a free listing for non-profit organisations and community groups. Written notices can be either emailed to terra@echonews.com, faxed to 6622 1791, posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office by Monday 5pm, prior to Thursday publication.

Over 50s learning

Lismore Over 50's Learning Term 1 Enrolment Day held Jan 30 at the Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St. Classes start Feb 4 & Feb 6. For brochures & info Peggy 6624 1847 or Ann 6621 7790.

Childbirth classes

Six night Childbirth Education Class for pregnant women, their partners & support people start Feb 2 at the St Vincent's Hospital Conference Ctr, Dalley St, East Lismore, from 6.30pm. Class content relevant for women birthing in the local area. Classes cover late pregnancy, labour, coping techniques, chemical pain relief & early parenting. Small class size, hospital tour included. Bookings & info Carrie 6621 8768.

Tertiary prep

Tertiary Preparation Certificate III offered in 2004 at W'bar campus of TAFE. HSC-equivalent course designed for mature age students, which can be studied full-time (2 semesters) or part-time. Info session held Feb 2 at W'bar campus. Students will be selected on basis of literacy screen & an Expression of Interest, which can be done at the session or completed beforehand. Info 6620 4200.

Volunteers wanted

Join the team of volunteer home visitors providing support & encouragement to other parents. Free 6wk training starts in March. Info 6621 2489.

Op shop move

Life Community Church Op Shop now located in Cynthia Wilson Drive, behind Blinky's Childcare. Open Tues to Fri from 9.30am-4.30pm & Sat 9am-12pm. Info 6622 2122.

Lesbian forum

ACON Northern Rivers holds the 2nd of their Lesbian Speaker Series 'Shake It Up' on Fri, Jan 16. All local lesbians invited to look at lesbian relationships & the issue of monogamy in a humorous and interactive way. The forum starts at 5.30pm & features local community members. Info Jill 6622 1555.

New Year dance

First Dance for the New Year held Fri, Jan 16 at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Dancing to Val & Norma's music for Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dances. Door prize, giveaways, raffle with great prizes & yummy supper. Door cost $5 for adults, $2 for high school goers & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.

Self-advocacy w/shop

Brain Injury Assoc of NSW are presenting a Self-advocacy W/shop so people with acquired brain injury & family members can learn how to advocate more effectively for themselves. W/shop held Wed, Jan 21 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am-2.30pm. Morn tea & lunch provided. RSVP 9749 5366 or 1800 802 840.

Christian singles

Northern Rivers Club Solo presents Christian Singles BBQ on Sat, Jan 17 in Lismore. Info Lyn 6624 7112, Malcolm 6625 2851 or Meryl 6629 3343.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, Jan 18 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Hear Margaret & Rosemary Playford reveal 'Our Family Connections to the Plateau'. Discover the valuable contributions of the Playford, Mortimer, Woolcott & Duncan families to the region. Info Jane 6628 3925.

Diabetes meeting

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, Jan 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Info 6624 4058.

Brain injury awareness

More than 45,000 people sustain a brain injury in NSW each year. To ensure community is aware of issues associated with this fact the Brain Injury Assoc of NSW is hosting a Brain Injury Awareness session on Tues, Jan 20 at the Ballina RSL Club from 1.30-4pm. Interested people register with Wendy ASAP on 1800 802 840.

Orchid society

The City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Jan 20 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Discussion group

Open Forum Discussion Group now operating in Lismore. Is there a subject you would like to discuss or know more about? Come & join us in a friendly environment to do just that. Evening group meets every second Tues starting Tues, Jan 20 in Sth Lismore from 7-9pm. Info Roslyn 6621 8249 or Christine 6689 1813.

GROW group

GROW Group meets every Tues & Thurs at 101A Molesworth St, Lismore (upstairs next to St George Bank) from 10.30am-12.30pm & in Ballina at 6.30pm. Also now in Byron Bay every Tues from 10.30am where new members are needed to establish growth. Kyogle to begin soon, possibly Thurs 10.30am. GROW offers mutual support & program of growth to maturity. Info 6621 3737 or Lyn 6686 0823.

Journey through Tarot

Talk on the Tarot will be given on Wed evening, Jan 21 at Inner Sanctvm from 6.30pm. Payment by donation. Bookings & info Lyn 6622 7478.

Telecross info

Volunteers from the NR area needed for Red Cross Telecross, to make one friendly phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person, to check on their wellbeing. Short 30-min info session held Wed, Jan 21 at 130 Keen St, Lismore from 11am. All interested people welcome. Info Bernadette 6622 0788.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meet & morn tea held Thurs, Jan 22 at the Ballina RSL Club. Speaker: Joan Hannaford from Ballina. All women welcome. Entry $5.50. Info June 6628 6097.