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.

Travelling healers

Travelling Healers Helen & David are coming to Lismore on March 5 & 6 for 1wk to do healing by faith. Bookings & info 0417 638 888 or 0417 890 019.

Labor farewell

Lismore branch of Country Labor hosts dinner at A Top Nosh on March 13 to thank & farewell Ken Gallen after 20yrs on Lismore Council. $40pp ($30 conc) at Dymocks 6622 4987. Info Jenny 6625 2206.

Japanese w/shop

S/Land Gifted & Talented Education Group presents w/shop on Japanese origami, culture & language for kids 7-12yrs on March 21 from 10am-12pm at Byron Bay Primary School. Info & bookings 6685 3857.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Should our taxes support the arts? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Parenting course

Free 6wk Parenting Course starts Fri, Feb 27 (ends April 2) from 10am-12pm for all parents & carers, women & men. Learn new parenting skills & to be relaxed & confident parents. Bookings 6621 2489.

Women's dinner

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

Community meet

Wardell Community Access Space hosts a regular monthly morn tea starting Fri, Feb 27 from 10am. Different speaker each time. Come along & meet your community. Transport avail. Info Lucy 6683 4944.

Social dancing

Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper. Ladies please bring plate. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

Fun day cancelled

Lismore Council's Fun Day that was to be held Sat, Feb 28 at Wade Park has been cancelled due to wet weather. Apologies for inconvenience.

Koala w/shop

Friends of the Koala Inc w/shop on koala ecology with Dr Steve Phillips in Lismore on Sat, Feb 28. Learn about habitat assessment, population modelling, the NSW Recovery Plan for Koalas etc. Register with Lorraine 6629 8388.

Drake market

Drake is celebrating the 1st anniversary of the opening of the Drake Resource Ctr with a Market in the Park on Sat, Feb 28 in Woodward Park from 10am. Kids activities, live music, heaps of stalls & more! All welcome.

Youth forum

St Carthage's Cathedral Parish is hosting a Youth Forum on Sun, Feb 29 from 12pm. All interested people welcome.

Join the Lith

Rognvald's Lith re-enactment society brings to life the blood-soaked period in the Dark Ages & late Medieval. Combat training, smithing etc. Lith gathers every 2nd Sun at Lismore Park. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Church move

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

Tarkine info & films

Tarkine Roadshow held Sun, Feb 29 at Ewingsdale Hall from 7pm. Ian Cohen will speak at the info & film night on the Tasmanian wilderness Tarkine. All proceeds to the Tarkine campaign.

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 Sun, Feb 29.

ASCA meet

ASCA, Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse, meet Mon at 17E Keen St (Community Connections) from 6-8pm. Men & women welcome. Confidential. Info Susan 6662 7014 or Betty 6662 3976.

Kennel club

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

Seniors concert

Seniors Week Concert held March 17 at the Ballina RSL Club (St Patrick's Day). Tickets avail from the club from Mon, March 1. $9 incl concert from 10am & lunch from 12pm.

RAAF auxiliary

Ballina Ladies RAAF Auxiliary meets Mon, March 1 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Followed by lunch at the bistro at own expense (husbands, partners & friends welcome). Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Carers support

Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, March 1 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, March 1 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Crowley Village Auxiliary. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Camp Quality

Do you have some spare time? Why not spend it with us, having a fantastic time! Come along to the next meeting on Mon, March 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm.

CWA crafts

CWA A'ville Craft Morn held Mon, March 1 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Bring a craft, learn a craft or just come for a cuppa. Info 6628 5660.

Safety in numbers

Vacancies at ACE North Coast (59 Magellan St) for adults requiring assistance with maths for any purpose at any level every Mon from 4-6pm. Info Gail 6622 1903.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, March 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: A Gate. Viewpoint: Greg Jones on Black & White the easy way. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Masters swimming

Masters Swimming Club training times are every Mon & Thurs from 7pm at the Summit Sports & Fitness Ctr. Come & have some fun. Info Karla 6624 4855.

Active in age

Tai Chi Chuan held Mon at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 9.15-10.15am. Traditional Chinese exercises for health & to improve strength, balance & relaxation. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Lifeline training

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

Tivoli trip

Wardell Uniting Fellowship hosting a trip to Twin Towns to see 'Back to the Tivoli' on Tues, March 2. $30pp. Pick up in A'ville, Wardell, Ballina & Lennox Head. Info & bookings Sylvia 6683 4059.

U3A talk

U3A Northern Rivers AGM held Tues, March 2 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. All members invited to attend. Info Pat 6628 3766.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, March 2 at Ballina RSL from 9.45am. Members also joining in a series of Soapbox Speeches at Riverwalk Arcade on Sat, Feb 28 from 9.30am-12pm. Info or brochure 6681 5392.

Koori playgroup

Family Support Network Inc invite you to a Supported Playgroup for koori children 0-5yrs every Tues at 41 Wilson St, Sth Lismore from 10am-12pm. Morn tea supplied. Transport avail. Info Julie 6621 2489.

P.A.S.S. Inc

Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meets Tues, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am. Speaker: Deanna Bowen on anxiety & depression in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. 6.30pm session will have follow up info. Info 6622 3953.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Tai Chi classes

Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung & Wushu every Tues & Thurs at Southern Cross Uni, Room Z181 Rifle Range Rd, from 6-8pm. Traditional training. Teacher with 30yrs experience. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Word bandits

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed from 12-4pm & every Thurs from 7-9pm at the Lismore Workers Club. For beginners or advanced players. Lots of fun, new members welcome. Info 6624 3216.

Wardell Red Cross

Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, March 3 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 9.30am with morn tea. New members & visitors welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats meet Wed, March 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

New playgroup

Supported Playgroup for parents & children aged 4 & under held every Wed (til March 31) at 41 Wilson St, Sth Lismore from 10am-12pm. New families welcome. Info 6621 2489.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, March 3 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild AGM held Wed, March 3 at Wigmore Hall, Swift St, Ballina, from 10am with morn tea. Bring lunch to share. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Aikido classes

Aikido Kokikai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony in motion. Classes held every Wed & Fri at the PCYC (cnr Dawson & Orion Sts, Lismore) from 5.30-7.30pm. Info 6621 6276.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens meet Wed, March 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Day view lunch

A'ville W'bar Day View Club birthday luncheon March 8 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant, W'bar Tavern from 10.30am. Don't forget Cody is 3 & needs new clothes. Bookings & cancellations by Thurs, March 4 to Betty 6625 1136 or Jill 6628 1640.

Refugees

Lismore Area Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs, March 4 (always 1st Thurs) at the Winsome Hotel, Bridge St, Nth Lismore from 5.30pm. All welcome. Info Lynda 6688 8198.