 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.
Rural youth
75th anniversary of Junior Farmers/Rural Youth in NSW held May 8 at Glen Innes Services Club at 6pm. $30pp, semi-formal dress. BBQ next day. All past members welcome. RSVP ASAP to Wendy 6624 4116.
Parenting seminars
Series of 6 free seminars for parents focussing on adolescence start May 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6-8pm. Supper provided. Info & bookings Tammie 6622 8344.
Tai chi in Dunoon
Tai Chi in Dunoon begins Thurs, April 29 at Dunoon Hall from 11am. Gentle system of exercise for all ages & abilities. Ideal for people with arthritis. 10wk series, $40. Info Margaret 6621 3892.
Wardell morn tea
Monthly morning tea at Wardell Access Space held Fri, April 30 from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Kathleen Pigott on normal memory changes. All welcome. Info Lucy 6683 4876 (Wed-Fri).
Over 50s enrolment
Lismore Over 50's Learning Ctr enrolment day for Term 2 held Fri, April 30 from 9-10.30am. Followed by meeting, lunch break & more enrolments from 1-2pm. Info Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.
Kombi konvoy
2004 Kombi Konvoy for the Nimbin Mardi Grass held Sat, 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. Info Alan 6622 4676.
Cake decorators
FNC Branch of Cake Decorators all-day demo held Sat, May 1 (brought forward due to Mother's Day) at Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Guest demonstrators. $15pp incl morn tea & lunch. Info Maureen 6621 8439.
Ruthven dance
Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, May 1 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door & great supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Info 6683 2430.
War memorial
Dedication of new War Memorial held Sat, May 1 at Coraki's Memorial Park, Richmond Terrace, from 2.30pm. Memorial opened by Richmond Valley mayor Charlie Cox. Arvo tea to follow. All welcome.
Cross country
Lismore District Harriers FNC Cross Country event held Sat, May 1. Registration from 2pm. Meet at G'bah RSL Sports Club. Info 6682 4124 or 6629 3281.
Rockers night
Casino Rockers are hosting a DJ night with Swingabilly Lionel on Sat, May 1 at the Casino RSM Club from 7.30pm. Free entry, all welcome. Lessons every Wed (beginners 7.15pm, intermediate 7.45pm).
Adopt a pet
Animal Rights & Rescue Pet Adopt-a-thon held Sat & Sun, May 1-2 at the A'ville Showground Pavilion from 10am-4pm. Plenty of kittens, puppies, cats & dogs that need good homes. Info Barbara 6622 1881.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held in Lismore Sat & Sun, May 1-2. Also May 8-9 in Byron, May 19-20 in Lismore & May 29-30 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244.
Country music
Free arvo of Country Music (bush ballads to modern & bush poetry) held Sun, May 2 at the Station Hotel, Sth Lismore from 11am-3pm. Lucky door prize. Info Jeff 6621 5966 or Lyn 6662 3243.
Pet adoption
NR Animal Shelter & Ballina Council Animal Shelter Adopt a Pet Day held Sun, May 2 at the Council Shelter in Piper Dr (near Ballina airport) from 9am-3pm. Lots of pets waiting for loving home. Info Robyn 6681 1860 or Ranger Des 0413 456 951.
Writing group
Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) S/Land meets Sun, May 2 at the A'ville Leisure Ctr, 42 Commercial Rd, A'ville from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1933.
Training cancelled
NR Wildlife Carers Basic Macropod Care training day this Sun, May 2 has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Replacements training date to be advised when finalised.
Kennel club
Lismore & District Kennel Club beginners class starts Mon, May 3 at 7pm. Register with Janelle 6624 6852 or Sally 6629 5638.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, May 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Interior Shot. Viewpoint: Paul Bloomfield from the New Camera Store. Info Marie 6621 6187.
Hoi afternoon
Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, May 3 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Biala School. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.
Carers support
Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, May 3 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.
Wesak celebration
Healing Service on Mon, May 3 will prepare for Wesak, the festival of Buddha. At the Tara Healing Ctr, 138 Laurel Ave, Lismore from 7.30pm. Info Judi 6624 3966.
Ballina RAAF
Ballina RAAF Assoc Auxiliary meets Mon, May 3 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Followed by quarterly luncheon at 12pm. Wives, partners & friends welcome. Bookings essential to Margaret 6686 7994.
Country mums club
Child, husband & partner free night for mums held Tues, May 4 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Each month different theme & everyone brings plate to share. This month vegetarian. Entry $2. Info Pam 6663 1377 or Tracey 6663 1190.
Morning melodies
Morning Melodies held Tues, May 4 at the Casino Golf Club from 10.30am. Entertainment by Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters. Great music, raffles, lucky door etc. Entry $5. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel.
Ballina environment
Ballina Environment Society 'rebirth' meeting held Tues, May 4 at 445 Nth Crk Rd, Lennox Head from 5.30pm. Environmentally-concerned residents encouraged to become part of the action. Info 6687 6116.
Toastmasters
Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, May 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, May 4 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, May 4 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Autistic Spectrum Disorder resources avail for purchase. All welcome. Info Susan 6622 3953.
Grief support
Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, May 5 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, May 5 at Victoria Park, A'ville from 10.30am. Bring picnic lunch & fold-up chair. Any ex-Girl Guides or support members welcome. Info Lorraine 6624 2025.
Wardell Red Cross
Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, May 5 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall in River St from 9.30am for morn tea. Visitors & new members welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.
Probus club
A'ville Plateau Probus Club meets Wed, May 5 at the A'ville Bowling Club, Deegan Dr, from 9.30am. Local marriage celebrant Brian Best will give talk on 'The Salesman, The Actor.' Visitors welcome. Info 6628 5660.
Out of the blues
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 starting Wed, May 5 at 3rd Floor, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, from 1-3.30pm. Bookings & info 6620 2999.
Greens meet
S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, May 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.
Refugee support
Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs, May 6 in the meeting room at Lismore Library from 5.30pm. Info Lynda 6688 8198.
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 Thurs, May 6. Bookings essential to 6662 6792 or 6622 6116.
Street stall
Casino Show Society Ladies Auxiliary hosts Street Stall in the El-Gronda Arcade, Casino, on Thurs, May 6 at 8am. Cakes, slices, vegies, farm produce etc. Info Verla 6662 2292.
Day view lunch
A'ville W'bar Day View Club Luncheon Meeting held May 10 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant, W'bar Tavern, from 10.30am. Looking for new ladies to join. Bookings & cancellation by Thurs, May 6 to Bev 6628 3566 or Jill 6628 1640.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, May 6 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Success seminar
Unlock secrets to success. Financial security, ability to cope with pressure, personal happiness & good health. Free Success Seminar Thurs, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Bookings 6624 1212.
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