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.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers urgently required for 'Bill's Team' for either 2hrs per wk, fortnight or on an on call basis to assist a young man called Bill with his daily exercises in G'bah. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

Medical history

Learn about the development of local medical services at the Richmond River Historical Society's display, Frontier Medicine, at Lismore Regional Museum, 165 Molesworth St. Feb-May from 10am-4pm weekdays. Info 6621 9992.

Parenting course

Free 6wk Parenting Course starts Feb 27 from 10am-12pm. For all parents & carers, women & men. Learn new parenting skills & how to be relaxed & confident as parents. Bookings to Family Support Network 6621 2489.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner held Feb 27 at Caddies from 6pm. Shé Hawke, an activist for social change in the peace & women's movements, will read from her novel Depot Girl. Register with Judith 6625 1348.

Debs wanted

Debutantes wanted for the Blue & White Ball in May. All proceeds to St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Register with Mary on 6621 6742 or drop in at 8 Carrington St, Lismore by Feb 29.

Kennel club

Lismore & District Kennel Club next beginners class starts March 1 at 7.30pm. Register with Janelle 6624 6852 or Sally 6629 5638.

Lifeline training

Lifeline's next Telephone Counsellor Training Course starts March 2 in Lismore. Train on Tues & Thurs until April 20. No prior counselling knowledge required. Info & Training Packages avail on 6622 4133.

Archery course

Archery for Beginners starts March 6 in Lismore from 4-5.30pm. Junior Squad Mon from 4-5.30pm. Social Shoots 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. Info & bookings Susan 6622 3953.

Poultry auction

Lismore Poultry Club is staging a Purebred Poultry Auction on March 14 at the Lismore showgrounds. Viewing of lots from 8am, sale at 9.30am. Catalogues of poultry auctioned from Tony 6663 1236 (a/hrs).

Children's group

Group for children aged 9-12yrs who have witnessed/experienced domestic violence held in Casino in March for 4wks. Bookings essential to Casino Family Support Service 6662 6792.

Caring volunteers

Help make a difference at A'ville Adventist Aged Care Facility. Volunteering is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself & others. Orientation programs begin in March. Info Tonia 6628 1944.

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.

Learn French

Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Lessons 6624 2024 (Marie) or info 6625 1439 (Danielle).

Join guides

FNC Region Guides wants new & past members young & old. Space for girls 7-18yrs & leaders 18yrs & older. Info Vanessa 6624 3702.

Coastal wildlife

Pelican Man, Lance Ferris, hosts a Coastal Wildlife W/shop in Ballina on Feb 28. Learn about pelicans, seabirds, marine turtles & how to help if you see sick or injured ones. Cost $15. Register on 6628 1096.

Monthly dance

Sth Gundurimba Hall Inc monthly Dance held Fri, Feb 20 at the hall from 8pm. Old time, modern & new vogue dance, door prize, giveaways, raffle & great supper. $5 adults, $2 high school age & kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255.

Discussion group

Are you missing a sense of community in your life? Come & join us & share your ideas at our evening group every 2nd Fri starting Feb 20 in Sth Lismore from 7-9pm. Info Roslyn 6621 8249.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Should all art promote 'good' values? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, Feb 20 at 168 Ballina Rd, G'bah from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Yoga class

Dynamic Yoga Class every Sat 6.30-8.30am at Saraswati School of Yoga & Arts, upstairs 8/131 Keen St, Lismore. Satyananda style for beginners to progressive. $10pp, proceeds to Sivananda Math. Info Kriya 6621 2649.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Feb 21 (every 3rd Sat) at Wilson's Park School, East Lismore, from 9am-3pm. All art lovers will be made very welcome. Info 6625 1871 or 6625 1032.

RSL AGM

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch AGM & monthly meeting held Sat, Feb 21 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 9.30am. All members encouraged to attend. Info & apologies 6621 3851.

Boat cruise

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

MND support

Motor Neurone Disease Assoc NR Support Group meets Sat, Feb 21 at the S/Land House With No Steps, A'ville, from 11am. People with MND, carers, families & friends welcome. Info Helen 6621 4018.

Children's days

Siddhartha's School Children's Days: a monthly program for primary school age children based on Buddhist principles. This month Sat, Feb 21 at Collins Crk Hall, Kyogle. Info Ari 6621 2193 or Eva 6633 1257.

Day of meditation

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly day of meditation starts Sat, Feb 21 with Barry Farrin, a teacher in the Zen tradition. Suitable for beginners or experienced meditators. Info Christine 6689 7116 or Ellen 6688 6112.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Feb 21-22 in Lismore. Also DOCS approved Caring for Children course for Child Care Workers & interested parents on Feb 28. Bookings 6622 3244.

Botanic gardens

Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens work day held Sun, Feb 22 on site at Wyrallah Rd Waste Facility from 7.30am. Planting & maintenance. Volunteers needed. Register with Pat 6629 1435.

Emergency thanks

Annual Service of Thanksgiving to pay tribute to emergency services & pastoral care teams held Sun, Feb 22 at the Rescue Helicopter Base, 60 Brunswick St, Lismore from 2.30pm. All welcome.

Mayoral fundraiser

Sunday Soiree Fundraiser for Lismore City Council mayoral candidate Nora Vidler-Blanksby held Sun, Feb 22 at the Winsome Hotel from 3pm. $10 entry.

Cadet recruitment

216 Army Cadet Unit recruit info & demonstration night held Mon, Feb 23 at the Byron Barrack, Military Rd, Lismore from 7pm. Young people 12.5-18yrs welcome. Info 6622 8158 (Mon nights only).

Women's group

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

RAAF meeting

RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Feb 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

Carers support

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, Feb 23 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Presented by C'wealth Carer Respite Ctr. Come for a chat & cuppa. Info 1800 059 059.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Feb 24 at Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Celebrating Toastmasters Week on this day. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Feb 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Life in the open ocean, deep ocean & on ocean floor by Don Kinsey. Info Eddie 6628 3499.

Carers needed

Youth Care UPA is an Adolescent Foster Care Service. In need of more caring people to recruit as carers for the youth within our community. Free info night Tues, Feb 24 at the Lismore Workers Club at 7pm. Info 6628 1255.

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.

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Feb 25 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

MS support

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group NR meets Wed, Feb 25 at Crowley Village Activity Ctr (end of Cherry St, Ballina) from 10am-12pm. Bill Tyrell on bowel & bladder issues. Wheelchair access. Info 6687 7315 or 6628 5384.

Sth Lismore Housie

Housie played every Wed in the Catholic Parish Hall, Rhodes St, Sth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Cash prizes, 3 jackpots, raffles & fun for all. All welcome. Info 6621 4003.

Carers planning

C'wealth Carer Respite Ctr Planning Day held Wed, Feb 25 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9am-1pm. Carers, service providers & others welcome. Review work of ctr & give ideas for next 12mths. Info 1800 059 059.

Buddhism teachings

Diamond Way Buddhism offers alternative for modern people interested in timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings in fresh & open style. Meditations every Wed in A'ville from 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.

Evening view club

Lismore Evening VIEW Club meets Wed, Feb 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club for its AGM from 6.30-7pm. Apologies & guests Pam 6624 1412 or Linda 6624 4140.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Feb 26 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters helps improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a supportive & friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Feb 26 at the Anglican Church Hall from 7.15pm. Info Geoff 6628 5859.

Cookery day

CWA FNC Group annual Handicraft & 'Land' Cookery Day held Thurs, Feb 26 at Woodburn Memorial Hall. Entries by 9am, judging at 10am. Open to public at 12.30pm. Entry $2. Info 6621 2142.

Join Telecross

Need for volunteers in NR area to make one friendly phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person to check on their wellbeing. Info session Thurs, Feb 26 at 130 Keen St from 11am. Info 6622 0788.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, Feb 26 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Aglow Australia Ballina president June Perry. Entry $6. Info June 6628 6097.

Volunteers needed

Red Cross needs caring people to join local Personal Support Teams, assisting people evacuated during disasters. Free Training Day March 1 at Casino RSM from 9.30am-3.30pm. RSVP by Thurs, Feb 26 to Leanne 6622 3244.

Air rifle club

Lismore RSL Air Rifle Club recruiting new members. Thurs shooting novelty events for prizes at 7pm & Sat shooting competition targets for prizes at 9am. Shooters 12yrs-mid 80s. Info 6629 0352 or 6624 5233.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, Feb 26 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Topic: Building a WiFi access point. Members happy to give advice & help with probs. All welcome.

Church op-shop

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, Feb 26 at the church hall from 8.30am-2.30pm. Home cooking, produce & many crafts for sale. Browse & have cuppa & chat.

TAFE courses

Lismore TAFE has vacancies in free outreach course for mature unemployed workers starting Thurs, Feb 26 for 15wks within school hrs. Computing skills, study options, job seeking & first aid. Info 6626 6445.