 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.
Childbirth class
6-night Childbirth Education Class starts March 22 at St Vincent's Conference Ctr from 6.30-9pm. Covers all aspects of birthing. Small class, hospital tours incl. Bookings essential to Carrie 6621 8768.
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.
A'ville open house
March is Square Dance month. S/Land Larrikins holding open houses on club nights every Fri during March at A'ville Primary School from 7.30pm. See what square dance is all about. Info Wilma 6662 6647.
Laurel club
Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, March 12 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
St Pat's tea
United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Casino Branch St Patrick's Morn Tea Fri, March 12 at St Mark's Anglican Hall, Barker St, Casino, from 10am. $5. RSVP to Peg 6662 7238 or Margaret 6662 2560.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, March 12 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Should we all join the SKI club? Info Shirley 6624 3022.
School kids day
Siddhartha's School Children's Days (fun monthly program for kids). March is the 'Jewel of Generosity' held Sat, March 13 at Collins Crk Hall, Kyogle. Info Ari 6621 2193 or Eva 6633 1257.
X-Service women
S/Land X-Service Women's Luncheon held Sat, March 13 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. All X-Service ladies welcome. Info 6621 5297.
Kidney assoc
NR Kidney Assoc Inc AGM held Sat, March 13 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Annie 6685 1882.
Labor farewell
Lismore branch of Country Labor hosts dinner at A Top Nosh on Sat, March 13 to thank & farewell Ken Gallen after 20yrs on Lismore Council. Tickets at Dymocks 6622 4987. Info Jenny 6625 2206.
Bonsai society
S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, March 13 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info 6624 3093.
Trivia afternoon
Trivia held at Dunoon Sports Club on Sat, March 13 from 3pm. Info 6689 5444.
A'ville Sub-Branch
A'ville RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, March 13 from 9am. Info & apologies to Bob 6628 6390.
Cake decorators
FNC Cake Decorators meet Sat, March 13 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Please bring past, workbox & packed lunch. New members most welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
First aid
St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, March 13-14. Also SFA Re-certification held March 30. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.
Train exhibition
NR Model Railroaders Inc monthly Train Exhibition held Sun, March 14 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Road & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, from 10am-4pm. $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463 or Tony 6621 6554.
NASHOs
National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch meets Sun, March 14 at the Casino RSM Club from 10.30am. Members & partners welcome. Info Gordon 6621 3520 or Len 6684 2124.
Poultry auction
Lismore Poultry Club is staging a Purebred Poultry Auction on Sun, March 14 at Lismore showgrounds. Viewing of lots from 8am, sale at 9.30am. Catalogues of poultry auctioned from Tony 6663 1236 (a/hrs).
FAME turns 10
FAME, the NSW M.E./CFS Society support group for Lismore, hosts 10th b'day morn tea on Mon, March 15 at the Ballina Lakeside Holiday Park from 10.30am. Past members welcome. RSVP to John 6622 1675.
Diabetes meet
Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, March 15 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Speaker: NRAHS senior diabetes educator Judy Reinhart. Info 6624 4058.
Prostate support
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group AGM held Mon, March 15 at the A'ville Bowling Club. Cuppa & chat at 9.30am, meeting from 10am. Speaker: Diana Fisher from the Cancer Council. Info Graham 6681 3502.
Orchid society
City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, March 16 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.
Ballina carers
Ballina Carers Support Group meets Tues, March 16 from 10am-12pm. Call into the Admin Ctr at Crowley Village, Ballina. Respite avail. Come for chat & cuppa. Info 1800 059 059.
U3A showcase
Seniors Week U3A Showcase held Tues, March 16 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30pm. Brief demos of activities. Informative & entertaining. Info Liz 6622 2875.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, March 16 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for 11am. A pharmacist is guest speaker. Apologies to Sandra 6624 6571.
Seniors celebrate
Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Inc luncheon for Seniors Week held Tues, March 16 at Tregeagle Hall. Bring knife, fork, plate, cup & spoon. Bus leaves 9.15am at Marge's & 9.30am at park.
Vipassana group
Group sit every Tues at 31 Uralba St, Lismore, from 5.30pm. Info Mark 6688 2085. 10-day course starts April 21 (also other courses avail). Info Lee 6680 3203.
Toastmasters
Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, March 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Seniors day
Celebrate Seniors Week on Tues, March 16 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am-2.30pm. Free blood pressure checks, live music, morn tea & lunch supplied, sample bags, speakers etc. Info 6621 7397.
Lennox COC
Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce Inc meets in conjunction with the Lennox Head Residents' Assoc on Tues, March 16 at Lennox Bowlo from 6.30pm. Meet local B Riding candidates for Council election.
Seniors concert
Seniors Week Concert held Wed, March 17 at the Ballina RSL Club (St Patrick's Day). Tickets now avail from the club. $9 incl concert from 10am & lunch from 12pm.
Wardell hoy
Hoy held Wed, March 17 in the Wardell Memorial Hall at 9.30am with morn tea & trading table. Run by Wardell Anglican Guild. All welcome. Info Doris 6683 4081.
Labor meet
ALP meets Wed, March 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm.
Wardell Hall
Wardell Memorial Hall Assoc meets Wed, March 17 at the hall from 7pm. All welcome. Info Allen 6683 4146.
RAAF AGM
Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, March 18 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. All ex-RAAF & Allied Personnel welcome. Following by lunch ($5pp) with wives, partners etc. Margaret 6686 7994.
Probus club
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, March 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. AGM to follow at 11.15am & then change over luncheon.
C Ward candidates
Candidates for C Ward will speak about themselves on Thurs, March 18 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 8pm. Follows Progress Assoc AGM at 7.30pm & usual hall meet at 7pm. Info Natasha 6683 4726.
Trains group
NR Trains for the Future (NRTF) meets Thurs, March 18 at the Bangalow Bowling Club from 2-4pm. Info Shauna 6622 3053,
Parents' support
The Compassionate Friends is a support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Next sharing meeting Thurs, March 18 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.
Carers group
Lismore & District Carers Group meets Thurs, March 18 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore (parking at rear) from 10am-12pm. Info on Stay Active, Stay Independent program. Info 6683 1623.
Fun morning tea
Blue & White Auxiliary Morn Tea March 22 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 10am. Raffles, tombolas, speaker etc. Proceeds to Palliative Care. RSVP by Thurs, March 18 to Joyce 6624 4342 or Ann 6621 6368.
Women meditate
Discover inner peace with a 6wk Tibetan Buddhist meditation course starting Thurs, March 18. Bookings essential to Jill 6622 1555 or Judy 6621 5080.
River cruise
End of Era Nostalgic River Cruise from Ballina to Lismore held March 21 by the Christian Singles. $75pp. Info & bookings (by Thurs, March 18) to Bill 6625 2177.
Linux group
G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, March at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.
|
