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.

Kombi konvoy

2004 Kombi Konvoy for the Nimbin Mardi Grass held May 1. Gather at the Con carpark, cnr Magellan & Dawson St from 2pm, leave at 3.30pm. Byron contingent meets at Beach carpark from 1pm. Bookings & info Alan 6622 4676.

Siddhartha day

Next Siddhartha School Children's Day (A Warrior's Discipline, exploring martial arts with strength & gentleness) held May 1 at Collins Crk Hall, Kyogle. Bookings essential to Ari 6621 2193 or Eva 6633 1257.

Kennel club

Lismore & District Kennel Club beginners classes starting May 3 at 7pm. Register with Janelle 6624 6852 or Sally 6629 5638.

Out of the blues

Ever feel you've got the blues & don't know how to get out of them? Are you a woman in mid-life or older? Join the free 6wk course Out of the Blues. Starts May 5 at 3rd Floor, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, from 1-3.30pm. Bookings 6620 2999.

Fathering info

Casino Family Support Services, Men's Resource Ctr & Reconnect are running Fathering Info W/shops with a focus on fathering teens. 8wk group starts May 6. Bookings essential to 6662 6792 or 6622 6116.

Stall donations

Casino Show Society Ladies Auxiliary hosts Street Stall in the El-Gronda Arcade, Casino, on May 6 at 8am. Donations of cakes, slices, vegies, farm produce or saleable goods welcome. Info Verla 6662 2292.

Playing up

Lismore Theatre Company is keen to incite people to play up. Actors, would-be directors, stage hands & people keen to just play around are encouraged to contact Laurie Axtens 6621 6015 or 0419 636 943.

Directors wanted

NR Social Development Council are looking to co-opt directors onto its Board of Management. If you work in the community sector and would like to offer your services call Derek on 6622 3030 for info.

Wardell disco

Wild Beat Wardell Disco held Fri, April 23 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 7-9.30pm for ages to 17yrs. Under 9yrs to be accompanied by adult. Entry $3. Info Lucy 6683 4876 (Wed-Fri).

Riding for disabled

Riding for the Disabled Assoc Ballina & District Centre needs helpers. Training session held Sat, April 24 at the Mitchell Ctr, Nth Teven Rd, from 9.30-11.30am. Info Kerry 6687 8266 or Agnes 6628 1006.

NASHOs

Former National Servicemen from the NR area will gather in Lismore for Anzac Day. Assemble at Clyde Campbell carpark at 8.30am. Lunch at the Lismore Workers Club for members & partners to follow. Info 6621 3520.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Anzac Day outside McGinty's Pub, Ballina, from 10.25am. Join march to cenotaph outside Ballina RSL Club. All welcome. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

RAAF meet

RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets for Luncheon on Anzac Day (Sun, April 25) at the Lismore RSL Bistro after Anzac Day ceremony. Info John 6621 2033.

Crawford Hse open

A'ville Plateau Historical Society & Ballina Council welcomes the public to historic Crawford House on Sun, April 25 from 11am-3pm. You've seen the external work so take a peek inside. Info Jane 6628 3925.

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 carers

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, April 26 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come for a chat & cuppa. Info 1800 059 059.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, April 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, April 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Peak nutrition + abundant energy = ideal weight with Val Kwong. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Euchre for all

Euchre Group meets every Tues at the Lismore RSL Club from 6.30pm. All levels of play are welcome in a friendly group. Info 6621 2434.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Tues & Wed, April 27-28 in Ballina. Bookings Jennifer or Kevin 6622 3244.

Red Cross training

Red Cross first aid HOPE training for people who would like to volunteer at Mardi Grass on May 1-2 held Tues to Thurs, April 27-29, at Nimbin Bowling Club. Free CPR training. Info 6689 0567.

Migrants course

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

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, April 28 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Yoga meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation held Wed, April 28 in the Apollo Hall, upstairs 131 Keen St from 7-8.30pm. No charge (after 7.10pm enter from rear in Carrington Lane). Info Liora 6624 4216.

Evening VIEW club

Lismore Evening VIEW Club meets Wed, April 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Ezzat Hosseini on the Lotus Temple in India. Apologies & guests Fay 6628 1242 or Linda 6624 4140.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group held fortnightly on Wednesday mornings at Lismore N'hood Ctr from 9.30am-12.30pm. Now have Prenatal Yoga 9.30-11am. Women at any stage of pregnancy welcome. Info 6621 9800.

MS support

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group NR meets Wed, April 28 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village (end of Cherry St), Ballina from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Jane Beaney on types of services avail through Carelink.

Sewing seminar

Echidna Road Show Seminar (on sewing machine embroidery) held Wed, April 28 at the Lismore Workers Club, 9.30am-3.30pm. Bookings & info 1800 000 360.

Same sex parenting

Discussion on Same Sex Parenting from pre-conception onwards rescheduled for Wed, April 28 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 7pm. Discuss support avail & legal issues. RSVP ASAP to Gina 6622 4284.

Charity morn tea

Great Australian Bite morn tea held Wed, April 28 at 1 Regency Cres, G'bah, from 9.45am. Guest speaker. Info 6624 1194.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking and leadership skills with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, April 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

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.

Wardell citizens

All Wardell citizens invited to become members of the Wardell War Memorial Hall committee at the next meeting on Thurs, April 29 from 7pm. $2 per annum. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, April 29 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice and help answer questions about computers. All welcome.