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.

Holiday activities

Richmond Christian College in Ballina host 3 days of Creative Fun classes from April 13-15 for kids 4-12yrs. Glass painting, weaving, mosaics etc. Early drop off & pick up avail. Bookings essential to 6686 7847.

Rock'n'Roll dinner

EsCARpade entrants Ross & Selina Pearce are hosting a 50s Rock'n'Roll Dinner Dance on May 1 at the Lismore RSL Club at 7pm for Camp Quality. Open to couples, singles or groups. $45pp. Bookings 6625 1823.

JPs support group

Over 170 JPs turned up to hear Dr Malcolm Buck talk last Thurs about new legislation affecting the appointment of JPs. As a result a local support group for JPs is being set up. Meeting to be held in June.

Singles dinner

NR Social Club is having a dinner at a venue in Ballina this week. Info Pauline 6680 1489 or Rita 6687 2101.

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).

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, April 2 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Is our democracy being undermined? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Gardening trip

Coach trip to ABC Gardening Show in Brisbane held Fri, April 2. $40pp inclusive. Bus leaves A'ville 6.15am, Wardell 6.30am, Ballina 6.45am & Lennox Head 6.50am. Info & bookings Sylvia 6683 4059.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, April 2 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Retirees meet

FNC Branch of the Assoc of Independent Retirees meets Fri, April 2 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Dr Jim Pinchin & Jane Coates on rights of people in nursing homes. Investor group to follow. Info Ken 6687 7291.

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, April 2 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Discussion group

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

Yoga class

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

Whist arvo

A crazy whist afternoon will be held Sat, April 3 in the Maranoa Social Ctr (off 15 The Avenue, A'ville) from 1.30pm. Entry by donation. Register on 6628 0979.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, April 3 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, lucky door prize, raffle & great supper. Entry $7. Easter theme. Info 6683 2430.

Book sale

Richmond-Tweed Regional Library is holding a Book Sale this Sat, April 3 at Library Headquarters (cnr of Centenary Drive & Oliver Avenue) from 9am-12pm. Hundreds of books going cheap & some garage sale items. Info 6625 1415.

Tattoo show

8th Lismore Charity Tattoo Show held Sat, April 3 at the Italo Club, Nth Lismore, from 1pm. Tattoo & piercing comps (rego 1-3pm), live music, raffles etc. Entry $10. Proceeds to Soup Kitchen. Info 6621 8020.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meet Sat, April 3 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Bring packed lunch. New members welcome. Demos & w/shops on the 2nd Sat of each month. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Wildlife training

NR Wildlife Carers training day 'Introduction & Rescue' held Sun, April 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am-4pm. Entry $5. New members welcome. Info 0500 882 626 or Joyce 6683 2427.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & slide presentation by one of the architects of The Lotus Temple in India held Sun, April 4 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Market charity

Lismore CWA will be the Charity of the Day at the Lismore Carboot Market on Sun, April 4 underneath Lismore Shopping Square. Lots of saleable goods avail. Info Maurean 6621 2142.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, April 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: old & new. Viewpoint: Marnie Yeates with slides on Antarctica. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Lions info night

Lismore Lions Club Info Night held Mon, April 5 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm, with a view of obtaining new members. Both males & females welcome. Info Doug 6625 1579.

RAAF auxiliary

RAAF Assoc Auxiliary meets Mon, April 5 at the West Tower Tavern, West Ballina, from 11.30am. Followed by quarterly luncheon. Info Mary 6686 7994.

Clovass playgroup

McKees Hill/Clovass Playgroup invites all mums to come along & join the country playgroup on Mon from 10am-12pm. For kids 0-6yrs. Info Deb 6663 1297.

Casino crafts

Casino Country Crafts opens for business on Mon, April 5 at Shop 2, Casino Ctr, Walker St, Casino. Wide range of crafts for sale. Proceeds to several local charities. Come & browse. Info Barbara 6662 3132.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, April 5 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: St Andrew's Village Auxiliary. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Carers support

Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, April 5 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

Heartbeat bowls

Members reminded the next day is Mon, April 5 at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club from 9am for mown tea. AGM followed by bowls & luncheon. Names to Warren 6624 1523 or Ray 6622 1792 by 12pm Sat, April 3.

Passover

Rainbow Kehilah, the Northern Rivers Jewish Community, is hosting a community Passover Seder on Mon, April 5 in Lismore. All welcome. Info Colin 6622 7171.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville craft morn held Mon, April 5 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9-12pm & then branch monthly meet at 1pm (note early date). Remember collection for SES toilet bags & hospital visiting. Info 6628 5660.

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.

Buddhism talks

Visiting teacher of Diamond Way Buddhism Tommy Bogs talks Mon & Tues, April 5-6, at the Northern Rivers Ctr, A'ville, from 8pm. Student of Lama Ole for 18yrs & teacher for 8yrs. Info Michael or Sandy 6628 7002.

Sleep disorders

FNC Sleep Disorders Support Group meets Tues, April 6 in the St Vincent's Hospital board room from 11am. Supporting people with sleep apnea who are on a machine. All welcome. Info 6662 1929.

Country mums club

Child, husband & partner free night for mums held Tues, April 6 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Get together to share friendship. Each month different theme & everyone brings plate to share. This month Indian food. Entry $2. Info Pam 6663 1377 or Tracey 6663 1190.

Rainbow fundraiser

ACON & Rainbow Warehouse will host a Rainbow Party Tues, April 6 at their offices, 27 Uralba St, Lismore, from 6pm. Loads of rainbow products sold to raise funds for gay & lesbian community projects. Info Jill or Michael 6622 1555.

Help sick kids

Red Cross Trauma Teddy Working Bee held Tues, April 6 (also April 22) at 130 Keen St, Lismore, from 9.30am-12pm. Help knit & assemble woollen teddies for sick & traumatised kids. Rego & info Leanne 6622 3244.

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 listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Ballina arts & craft

Ballina Arts & Craft Ctr Inc meets Tues, April 6 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. All members & interested people welcome.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

P.A.S.S. Inc

Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meet Tues, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Info Susan 6622 3953.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, April 6 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: From Pap Smears to Poetry with Quendy Young. Info Eddie 6628 3499.

GROW group

GROW groups inspire personal growth & challenge people to be the best they can be. GROW Group meets Tues & Thurs in Lismore from 10.30am & in Ballina, Byron Bay & Kyogle. Info 6621 3737.

Telecross info

People in Casino needed to make one phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person to check on wellbeing. Info Session Wed, April 7 at Casino Red Cross Tea Rooms from 2pm. Rego & info Bernadette 6622 0788.

Wardell Red Cross

Wardell Red Cross monthly meet held Wed, April 7 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Visitors & new members welcome. Branch is one of oldest in NSW, starting 1918. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Democrats meet

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

Rock'n'roll

Rock'n'roll held every Wed at Casino RSM. Beginners from 7.15pm, intermediate at 7.45pm & social dancing afterwards. Great exercise, great fun. Wear comfortable shoes. Info 0412 412 235.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, April 7 at SES Headquarters, Magellan St, Lismore from 10am for morn tea. Bring picnic lunch. Any ex-Girl Guides or support group members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, April 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, April 7 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

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.

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.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, April 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, April 8 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Lismore CWA

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