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.

Meals on Wheels

Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels Inc needs volunteers to deliver meals to the frail aged & younger people with disabilities. Takes as little as 2hrs per month. Fuel costs reimbursed. Info Lee 6620 6150.

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 food. Info Susan 6622 3953.

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 6625 2206.

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).

Seniors concert

Seniors Week Concert held March 17 at the Ballina RSL Club (St Patrick's Day). Tickets now avail from the club. $9 incl concert & lunch.

Legacy bowls

Legacy Torch-Bearers Fun Day held March 28 at Urunga Bowling Club from 10am. Teams of 4 or single entries. BBQ, prizes, lots of fun. Bookings & info 6655 6258.

Women's group

Women's Group starts March 29 (til June 21) at the G'bah Soccer Club, Reserve St, from 10am. Cook & share meal together each wk & hear from guest speaker. Childcare & transport avail. Bookings 6621 9800 or 6625 0423.

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 other enquiries 6625 1439 (Danielle).

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.

Koori community

Aboriginal people invited to meeting Fri, March 5 at Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council, 53 Conway St, Lismore from 10.30am. Have your say on the future development of Cubawee. Info Tracey 6621 5541.

Birth support

SANDS Support Group, for parents who have stillbirth or neonatal death, meets Fri, March 5 at the Lismore Base Hospital Chapel from 9.30am-11.30am. Info Toni 6622 6499.

Retirees meet

FNC Branch of the Assoc of Independent Retirees meets Fri, March 5 at the Ballina RSL from 9.30am. Some candidates for Ballina & Lismore Shire elections will speak. Investors group after. Info Ken 6687 7291.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, March 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Seeing is believing? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Nats meet

Lismore Branch of the National Party AGM held Fri, March 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Artie 6624 1043.

Day of prayer

World Day of Prayer Fri, March 5 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 188 Keen St, Lismore, from 7pm. Speaker: Mrs Lorraine Tarran. Theme: 'In Faith, Women Shape the Future' prepared by women of Panama.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, March 5 at 168 Ballina Rd, G'bah from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Wardell prayer

Wardell Day of Prayer held Fri, March 5 in the Wardell Uniting Church, Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am. Address by the Minister's wife Rhoda Balding. Morn tea to follow service. Info Ruth 6628 5751.

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!

Discussion group

Are you missing a sense of community in your life? Come & join us & share your ideas at our evening group on Fri, March 5 in Sth Lismore from 7-9pm. Info Roslyn 6621 8249.

Travelling healers

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

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, March 5 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Kyogle priest

Bishop of Grafton, the Right Reverend Keith Slater, will commission the Reverend Hope Bennett as priest in charge of the parish of Kyogle on Sat, March 6 at St James Church from 7pm. Open invitation to all.

Archery course

Archery for Beginners starts Sat, 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. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Ruthven dance

Old time/New vogue Dance held Sat, March 6 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, lucky door prize, raffle & great supper. Info 6683 2430.

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.

Multiple Birth Day

NR Multiple Birth Group invites twins, triples & quads of all ages to celebrate Multiple Birth Day on Sun, March 7 at the S/Land House With No Steps, Wardell Rd, A'ville from 10am-2pm. BYO picnic lunch. Info Vanessa 6624 7616.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & discussion on 'The Emergence of the Baha'i Faith' held Sun, March 7 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Meditation nights

Tara Healing Ctr offers a different meditation or healing service each week at the Monday Night Meditations from 7.30pm (1/38 Laurel Ave, Lismore). For18yrs+. Gold coin. Info Judi 6624 3966.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville monthly branch meeting held Mon, March 8 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1pm. Craft morn from 9am-12pm. Info 6628 5660.

Women celebrate

International Women's Day celebration Mon, March 8 at Kadina Park from 11am-2pm. Women yarning, singing & dancing plus food, entertainment & activities for children. Women of all ages & backgrounds welcome.

Coraki community

Special Community Day held Mon, March 8 at Child & Family Health, Campbell Hospital grounds, Coraki, from 11am-4pm. Food, music, games, w/shops, art comps & more. Transport avail (6683 2019 in advance).

Dream course

Understanding Your Dreams is a 5wk course run by Sarah Dunk, an analytic psychotherapist, at SCU's Natural Medicine Clinic. Intro Session held Mon, March 8 from 5.30-7pm. $7.70pp. Info 6626 9131.

Meet candidates

W.A.T.E.R. Inc is holding a public meeting to 'Meet the B-Ward Candidates' on Tues, March 9 at the Lennox Head Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Segments for statements & Q&A.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, March 9 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 11am, followed by social BBQ. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

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.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, March 9 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Solar system & how it might have been formed with Tony Yeates. Info 6628 3499.

Touch footy

Second Reconciliation Social Touch Football Game held Tues, March 9 at Weston Park Soccer Club, Reserve St, from 5pm. BBQ to follow. RSVP for catering to 6625 0432 or 6625 0423.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, March 9 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

Cancer support

Breast Cancer Support Group meets Tues, March 9 at the Child & Family Health Ctr, Oliver Ave, G'bah, from 1.30-3.30pm. Info Robyn 6628 0849 or 6620 7664.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, March 9 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Pde, from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea & speaker Capt Lyn Cathcart. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Arthritis conference

The Lismore Arthritis Branch Regional Conference held Wed, March 10 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 9.30am. Members provide refreshments. Info Ann 6629 8221.

Lung support

Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Wed, March 10 at the Ballina Bowling Club from 12pm. Anyone with breathing probs welcome.. Info Jason 6686 8977.

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, March 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Pre-natal yoga

Pre-Natal Yoga Classes for International Women's Day held Wed, March 10 at Ballina ACE, 12 Clark St, from 2-3.30pm. $11pp. Info 6687 7168.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, March 10 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Wardell fellowship

Wardell Uniting Fellowship meets Wed, March 10 in the room at the rear of the church with morn tea from 9.30am. All welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Weekly 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.

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.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, March 11 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Trivia night

CASPA fundraising Music Trivia Night held March 11 at the Sth Lismore Bowlo from 7pm. Prizes, music, singing, games, Mediterranean supper etc. $5pp, tables of 8-10. Bookings 6621 5446 or Sue 0428 240 568.

Financial help

Bob Cruickshanks from ITSA, the Insolvency Trustee Service of Australia, hosts a free info session on bankruptcy, debt consolidation & debt agreements on Thurs, March 11, at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10-11.30am. Individual appointments also avail. Info 6622 2171.

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, March 11 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a supportive friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, March 11 at the Anglican Church Hall from 7.15pm. Guests always welcome. Info Geoff 6628 5859.

Clothing sales

Lifeline Pre Loved Clothing Sales held Thurs, March 11 at Uki Hall & Fri, March 12 at Nimbin Hall, both from 9am-1pm. Lots of clothes, great bargains. Proceeds to counselling work. Info 6621 8516.