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.

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 lunch, speed dating, dinner & dancing. Lots of fun, couples welcome! Info & bookings orangecaperites@yahoo.com.au or 6625 1823.

Women & anger

Women & Anger, a program to explore & practice skills to identify, deal with & express one's own anger in appropriate ways. Stars Feb 16 (ends March 22) at the AVP Ctr, 17E Keen St, from 9.30an-12.30pm. Info & bookings Marie 6622 6116 or Pam 6620 2999.

Pelvic floor

Free 4wk Pelvic Floor Course starts Feb 16 at Women's Health Matters, Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, from 1.30-4pm. Find out about bladder problems & how they can be treated or prevented. Small, confidential group. Bookings essential to 6620 2999.

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.

Women's group

Free 6wk Life & Relationships Group for women starts Feb 23 at Casino Family Support Service from 10.30am-12.30pm. Morn tea provided. Bookings essential to Janet 6662 6792.

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 required as training provided. Info & Training Packages avail on 6622 4133 (b/hrs).

Archery course

Archery for Beginners course starts March 6 in Lismore from 4-5.30pm. Junior Squad every Mon from 4-5.30pm. Social Shoots every Sat 8.45am-12pm. Run by Great Eastland Archers. Bookings & info Annika 6622 5080.

Autistic spectrum

PASS Inc (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support) present w/shop with specialist Dr Tony Attwood on March 12 at Ballina RSL. Tickets from $35 incl morn tea & lunch. Dinner/info evening with Dr Tony also March 11 at Ballina RSL. Tickets from $65 incl 3-course meal. Info & bookings Susan 6622 3953.

CASPA raffle

CASPA Xmas Raffle (drawn 18/12/03) winners are: 1st prize hamper Edna Ireland, A'ville; 2nd prize cushion Patricia Carboni, G'bah; 1st prize doll Kerrie Wawn, Lismore; 2nd prize Kara Everson, Kurrajong Hts. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets.

Xmas thanks

Lismore N'hood Ctr would like to express sincere appreciation to those who provided generous contributions towards the Xmas 'Care Packs' for Lismore's homeless population. Thank you.

Volunteers wanted

Lismore Regional Gallery invites more volunteers to join. Tasks tailored to suit interests & skills. For info or application forms 6622 2209 or drop in to the gallery, 131 Molesworth St, Lismore.

Helicopter housie

New Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Super Cash Housie 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.

Wardell friends

All Wardellians invited to morning tea every Fri at the Access Space. Come & meet old friends or make new ones. Volunteers needed to bring anyone who does not have transport. Transport info Lucy 6683 4876 (Wed, Thurs or Fri).

Krishna festival

Hare Krishna Festival of Devotion (with spiritual teacher Srila BV Narayan Maharaja) held Feb 3-10 at M'bah showgrounds. Seminars & classes, chanting, meditation, singing, dancing & feasts. 5pm daily + morn & evening seminars. Free entry. All welcome.

U3A forum

U3A NR (University of the Third Age) Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 6 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Do we need censorship? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Retirees meet

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Feb 6 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Members asked to suggest alternations to meeting format or other AIR activities & speakers for future. Investors group after. Info Ken 6687 7291.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, Feb 6 at McLeans Ridge Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, Feb 6 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Feb 7 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, lucky door, raffle & great supper. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.

Train exhibit

Nr Model Railroaders monthly Train Exhibit held Sun, Feb 8 at the clubrooms, cnr McLean's Ridges Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar from 10am-4pm. Both 'N' scale & 'H.O.' scale operating layouts to view. Also a 'U' drive layout for kids to run & demos. Entry $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

Church move

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr has moved to G'bah Community Ctr, Oliver Ave. Meets every Sun from 10am. Live music, learn life skills, experience God & meet new friends in air con. All welcome. Info Allan 6625 1829.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville 1st branch meeting for 2004 held Mon, Feb 9 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1pm. Visitors always welcome. Info 6628 5660.

ASCA meet

Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse meets every Mon at 17E Keen St from 6-8pm. Men & women welcome. New members always encouraged to attend. Info Susan 6662 7014.

Charity bowls

Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch hosts twilight charity Bowls Night on Mon, Feb 9 at Sth Lismore Bowlo to aid Diabetes Research fund. Nominations to club by 5pm, play from 5.30pm. $4pp. Must wear flat-soled shoes. 1st & 2nd prize & nibbles at end of game. Non-bowls members welcome.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Feb 10 at Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Also celebrating Toastmasters Week at the RSL on Feb 24. Visitors assured of enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

Arthritis meet

Lismore Arthritis Branch meets Tues, Feb 10 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. All welcome. Info Ann 6629 8221.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, Feb 10 at the Senior Citizens Hall, Simpson's Pde, from 10am. $5 incl morn tea & speaker Nada Van Haeren. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Square dancing

Casino has a new Square Dance Club. Dancing every Tues at the Salvation Army Hall, North St, from 7.30pm. Families, singles, couples & kids welcome. Entry by gold coin. Info Simon 6662 7390.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc of Australia FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Feb 10 at the Lismore Hts Workers Bowlo from 11am. Access for disabled veterans. Followed by BBQ & social gathering. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

U3A talk

U3A NR (University of the Third Age) Tuesday Talk held Tues, Feb 10 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Accelerated learning with Pat & Doug McLaren-Smith. Info Eddie 6628 3499.

ALP meet

Labor Party meets Wed, Feb 11 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Feb 11 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Wardell ladies

Wardell Ladies Fellowship meets Wed, Feb 11 in the room at the back of the Uniting Church, Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am for morn tea. All ladies welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Lung support

Richmond River Lung Support group first meeting for 2004 held Wed, Feb 11at the Ballina Bowling Club from 12pm. Planning what info & exercise session to have this year. People who suffer from breathing probs come & tell us what your needs are. Info Jason 6686 8977.

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Feb 11 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc annual meeting for officers held Thurs, Feb 12 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Masons meet

Richmond Valley Daylight Lodge invites all Masons, ex-Masons & wives to a 'Friendship Day' & BBQ on Thurs, Feb 12 at the Ballina Masonic Ctr, cnr of Swift & Cherry Sts, from 10.30am.Dress smart casual. Info Ted 6687 4026 or John 6686 0067.

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, Feb 12 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am.