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.

Arthritis seminar

Arthritis Seminar held April 17 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore, from 10am. $10pp incl light lunch. Q&A session & guest speakers. RSVP essential to Jill 6628 1640 or Anne 6683 2153.

Migrants course

Lismore TAFE's Outreach Section has vacancies in a free course for migrants interested in working in aged care. Starts April 28 for 10 Wednesdays from 9.30am-2pm. Rego & info Jenny 6626 6485.

Garage sale

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc fundraising Community Garage Sale held May 29 at the Pimlico Hall. Sites now avail for $10. Info & bookings Gwenda 6683 4354.

Debs wanted

Friends of the Cathedral annual Debutantes Ball held May 29 at the Lismore Workers Club. Any young ladies wishing to make their debut welcome. Register ASAP. Info Anne 6627 9340.

School reunion

Murwillumbah High School invites all ex-students & staff to the 75th Anniversary Reunion held at the school from July2-4. Love to hear from original 262 students from 1929. Info www.mhsreunion75.com or 6672 1566.

Over 30 & single?

NR Over 30's Singles Club is always looking for new people. Meet nearly every week for dinner at a restaurant in the NR. Would love to hear from you! Info Rita 6687 2101 or Pauline 6680 1489.

Op shop move

Life Community Church Op Shop now open on Cynthia Wilson Drive (behind Blinky's Childcare). Open Tues to Fri from 9.30am-4.30pm & Sat 9am-12pm. Lots of bargains. Info 6622 2122.

Card players

Love playing cards? Looking for anyone interested in playing 500's cards socially. Info 0417 198 322.

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.

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.

School reunion

Barkersvale, Wadeville & Lillian Rock Schools Reunion held Sat, April 10 at the Old Barkersvale School, Tea Gardens B&B, 795 Williams Rd, Barkersvale from 12pm. Register attendance to 6689 7166.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, April 10 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

Easter services

Seventh Day Adventist Church special Easter services held Sat, April 10 at 44 Uralba St, Lismore. Session 1 at 9.30am, session 2 at 11am & and session 3 at 12.30pm. Live satellite program with Bruce Marchiano, the actor from The Jesus film based on the gospel of Matthew. Info David 6624 1212.

X-service women

S/Land X-Service Women's 'Bring & Buy' meeting held Sat, April 10 at the Lismore RSL Club from 1.30pm. Info 6621 5297.

Garage sale

Garage Sale to raise money for Nepalese orphans held Sat & Sun, April 10-11 at 11 Music St, East Lismore, from 8.30am on Sat & from 10am-4pm on Sun. Lots of wonderful treasures incl hangings from Nepal. Info & donations Fran 6687 5735 or fhopkins@scu.edu.au.

Holy communion

A Holy Communion Service will be held Sun, April 11 (Easter Sunday) at St Peter's & St Paul's Anglican Church, Tregeagle, from 10am. Friendship Morning Tea to follow. All welcome.

Church move

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

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.

ASCA meet

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

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, April 13 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 11am, followed by social BBQ. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

Arthritis meet

Monthly meeting of the Lismore Arthritis Branch held Tues, April 13 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. All welcome. Info 6629 8221.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, April 13 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ) from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea & speaker Mrs Carol Emert. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Cancer support

Breast Cancer Support Group meets Tues, April 13 at Child & Family, Oliver Ave, G'bah from 1.30-3.30pm. Info Robyne 6628 0849 or 6620 7664.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, April 13 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Tues & Wed, April 13-14, in Casino. Also AFA in Ballina on April 27-28. Bookings Jennifer or Kevin 6622 3244.

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.

Labor meet

Local ALP Branch meets Wed, April 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, April 14 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, April 14 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Uniting fellowship

Uniting Fellowship monthly meet held Wed, April 14 at the rear of the Uniting Church, Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am for morn tea. Visitors & new members very welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, April 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Yoga meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation held Wed, April 14 in the Apollo Hall (entry from Carrington Lane) from 7-8.30pm. No charge. Info Liora 6624 4216.

Air rifle club

Lismore Air Rifle Club shoots Thurs from 7pm & Sat from 9am at the Lismore RSL Club. Great prizes, lots of fun, all welcome! Info Luke 6629 0352 or 0428 297 534.

RAAF Assoc

Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, April 15 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Allied service, visitors & new members welcome. Followed by light lunch to which wives, partners & friends welcome. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Parents' support

The Compassionate Friends is a support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Next sharing meeting Thurs, April 15 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, Uralba St, Lismore from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Probus club

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, April 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Antarctic Govt Inspection Vessell pilot Allan McCarthy. Info Val 6621 6015.

Orchid show

City of Lismore Orchid Society Autumn Show held Thurs-Sat, April 15-17 at Lismore Central from 9am-9pm each day. Beautiful orchid displays, plants for sale & members avail for advice. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.