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.

All Masons

Richmond Valley Daylight Lodge hosts the Regional Grand Councillor's first biennial meeting on Jan 31 at the Ballina Masonic Ctr, cnr of Swift & Cherry St, from 7pm. All masons & wives welcome. Bookings & info Cliff 6628 6938 or John 6686 0067.

Spiritual talk

Free introductory talk on Spiritual Development utilising the breath, past lives, dream analysis, soul retrieval & subtle energy fields held Feb 2 at Inner Sanctvm from 6.30pm. Learn how to clear those things that prevent us from being who we really are. Bookings & info Samsara 6689 7197.

U3A open day

University of the Third Age (U3A) Northern Rivers Open Day held Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. More than 30 classes & activities offered. $30 single/$50 double annual membership entitles members to as many classes as vacancies allow. Tea & coffee provided. Info & bookings Pat 6628 3766.

Caroona staff

Past & present Caroona staff invited to lunch on Feb 13 at the Lismore Workers Club from 12pm. Bookings & info 6686 3758.

Find a Valentine

Camp Quality Speed Dating Event held Feb 14 (Valentine's Day) at the Byron Bay Services Club from 12pm til late. $60 incl light lunch, speed dating, 2-course dinner & dancing. Lots of fun, couples welcome! Info & bookings orangecaperites@yahoo.com.au or 6625 1823.

Boat cruise

NR Club Solo social group (for Christian single 25yrs+) hosts Boat Cruise on Feb 21. $26.50pp incl 2-course dinner. Now taking $10 deposits. Bookings & info Meryl 6629 3343 or Lyn 6624 7112.

Lifeline training

Lifeline's first Telephone Counsellor Training Course for 2004 starts March 2 in Lismore. Training on Tues & Thurs until April 20. No previous counselling knowledge or experience required as training provided. Info & Training Packages avail from the Lifeline Counselling Ctr on 6622 4133 (b/hrs).

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.

Volunteers wanted

Lismore Volunteer Referral Ctr seeking volunteers with an interest in outdoor work, bus driving, general clerical admin, youth work, childcare, physio assistant, working with the elderly, assisting vision impaired & more. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

Helicopter housie

If you want a great night out with a chance of winning some cash be at the new Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Super Cash Housie held every Fri at the Lismore City Bowling Club) from 7.30pm. More cash to be won, unlimited call Jackpot, lucky door prizes, raffles & more! All welcome.

Give blood

Lismore Blood Service extended hours incl Fri, January 23 from 8.30am-12.30pm. Resolve to save more lives this year & donate blood 3 times in 2004.

Pool party

Aussiebum swimwear presents a Pool Party Tea Dance on Sun, Jan 25 at Lismore Memorial Baths. Will be huge like New Year's day one was. Tickets $12 at the door. Info www.ozigay.com/poolparty, Stuart 6685 3134 or Michael 0422 984 066.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters wish to inform descendants & friends of people who came to Australia in the First Fleet that the AGM & bi-monthly meeting is on Mon, Jan 26 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30am. BBQ supplied at cost of $7. All welcome. Info Pat 6621 3650.

Oz Day activity

Celebrate Australia Day on Mon, Jan 26 at Rock Valley Hall with BBQ from 7am-9.30am. Bring along damper to share, Aussie flag, wear green & gold & sing along to some Aussie tunes. Made in Australia hamper raffle (Made in Australians donations can be left at PO). All welcome.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Jan 31-Feb 1. Also SFA Re-certification on Tues, Jan 27. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Jan 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests always welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Jan 29 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Waters users

Newly formed Richmond-Wilsons Combined Water Users Assoc meets Thurs, Jan 29 at the Casino RSM from 7.30pm. Last chance to ensure the Water Sharing Plan for the Richmond-Wilsons catchment reflects water needs of water users & irrigators. Exec positions also open for election. Info Luke 6683 2856 or Chris 6663 1412.