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.

Nimbin debutantes

Nimbin Debutante Ball held May 15 at the Nimbin Bowling Club from 8pm. Tickets $15pp incl light supper & entertainment. Special guest Thomas George MP. Bookings essential to Janelle 6689 0373.

Be mindful

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly 'Day of Mindfulness' held May 15. Led by Geoff Simpson in the Insight Vipassana tradition. Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Bookings Christine 6689 7116.

Ballroom show

City of Lismore Lions Club presents Utah Valley State College Ballroom Dance Company in concert on May 25 at Lismore City Hall from 7.30pm. Entry $22/16.50. Proceeds to charity. Bookings 6621 5600.

Free literacy course

Free W'bar TAFE Literacy/Numeracy Course starts May 31. Improve reading, writing, spelling, computer & maths skills. Learn at own pace in small, friendly class. Info Pam 6620 4234 or Dave 6620 4231.

Reach out to kids

4wk group, Reaching Out To Children, starts in Bonalbo June 1 for kids 9-12yrs who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Safe place to express themselves through drawing, discussion etc. Bookings essential to Andrew 6662 4444.

Art & craftspeople

Lantern Parade Fair held June 19 during the day before parade. Local arts and crafts people wanted to sell creations. Info vfindlay@bigpond.net.au or Sarah 6622 3471.

WIRES hotline

WIRES Northern Rivers Rescue & Info Hotline (6628 1898) has been launched. WIRES provides foster care and rescue for native wildlife unable to fend for itself.

Namatjira re-opens

Namatjira Haven Healing Ctr 25th & 1st Reopening Anniversary held Wed, May 12 at 108 Whites Lane, A'ville from 11am-3pm. Food & entertainment. Come & join the celebrations. RSVP by Fri, May 7 to 6628 1098.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, May 7 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Is WWIII imminent? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, May 7 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Retirees meet

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, May 7 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Philip Crandon from AMP A'ville on superannuation laws etc. Investor group to follow. Info Ken 6687 7291.

Orchid show

FNC District Orchid Council Inc Gala Orchid Show held Mother's Day weekend at the Ballina RSL Club. Open Fri & Sat, May 7-8 from 10am til close & Sun, May 9 from 10am-3pm. Set up of exhibits from 2pm May 6. Plants & orchids for sale. Free entry. Info Jean 6621 5285.

X-Service women

S/Land X-Service Women's Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Council held Sat, May 8 at 214 Ballina St, Lismore, from 9.45am. Please bring a plate. Usual luncheon cancelled. Info 6621 5297.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, May 8 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. Looking for fresh faces to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, May 8 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, May 8-9 in Byron Bay. Also SFA in Lismore May 19-20 & May 29-30. Bookings James 6622 3244.

Friends of the ABC

NR Friends of the ABC meet Sun, May 9 at The Rails in Byron Bay from 12pm. Election of officers & discussion of issues affecting the ABC with lunch & entertainment. New members welcome. Info 6674 3830.

Lemon sundaes

Lemon Sundaes Picnics for women of diverse sexualities, their children & supporters. Mother's Day Picnic held Sun, May 9 at the park on the river in Ballina from 11.30am. BYO picnic & games. Info & directions Chris or Kate 6628 4373.

Uki garden w/shop

Uki Primary School is holding a fundraising gardening w/shop on May 15 from 9am-4pm. Day's events incl demos & talks by horticulturalists & garden gurus. Plants & products for sale. $20 incl morn tea & lunch. Bookings essential by Mon, May 10 to 6679 4052.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville craft morn held Mon, May 10 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9-12pm followed by meeting at 1pm. Remember collection for Material Aid & ACWW. Info 6628 5660.

Vietnam veterans

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

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, May 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: crime prevention, safety, security & surviving on the road with Snr Const Mick Hogan. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Working bee

Red Cross Trauma Teddy Working Bee held Tues, May 11 (also May 20) at Red Cross Centre, 130 Keen St, from 9am-12pm. Make woollen teddies for sick kids. Morn tea provided. RSVP to Leanne 6622 3244.

Arthritis meet

Monthly meeting of the Lismore Arthritis Branch held Tues, May 11 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Speaker: Southside naturopath Joy Mendel. All welcome. Info 6629 8221.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, May 11 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ) from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea & speaker Mrs Pam Sullivan. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, May 11 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

Toy library

Lismore Toy Library lends educational toys to local families & children's services (eg playgroups). Open Tues & Sat at the G'bah Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, from 9.30-11.30am. Family membership $40 per year, $20 for volunteers. Come & visit. Info Kerrie 6624 1330.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, May 12 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Fines & debts

Info Session with financial counsellor held Wed, May 12 at Lismore N'hood Ctr from 11am. Info 6621 7397.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, May 12 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Labor meet

Local ALP Branch meets Wed, May 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.

Come for a cuppa

Biggest Morning Tea held Wed, May 12 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr, 76 Carrington St, from 10.30-11.30am. Come & see what the centre has to offer.

Lung support

Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Wed, May 12 at the Ballina Bowling Club from 12pm. Advice on how to best manage a respiratory problem avail. Info Jason 6686 8977.

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.

Uniting fellowship

Uniting Fellowship monthly meet held Wed, May 12 at the rear of the Uniting Church, Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am for morn tea. Visitors & new members very welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Want to volunteer?

Find out how to become a volunteer & types of work available. Meet new people, learn new skills etc. Info Session Wed, May 12 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 11.30am. Info 6621 7397.

Yoga meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation held every 2nd Wed in the Apollo Hall, upstairs 131 Keen St from 7-8.30pm (after 7.10pm enter from rear of Carrington Lane). No charge. Info Liora 6624 4216.

Daylight lodge

Richmond Valley Daylight Lodge meets Thurs, May 13 at the Masonic Ctr, cnr of Swift & Cherry St, Ballina. Annual election of officer followed by BBQ lunch to which members & partners are welcome. Info John 6686 0067.

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, May 13 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am. All welcome.

Kung Fu classes

Wu Chi Kung Fu held every Thurs at Lismore City Hall's dance studio from 6.30-8.30pm. Fighting skills with a system of health developing exercises coordinating body & mind. Info Jish 6621 9142 or Gavin 0423 539 518.

Success seminar

Unlock secrets to success. Financial security, ability to cope with pressure, personal happiness etc. Free Success Seminar Thurs, May 13 & also 20 & 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Bookings 6624 1212.

Parenting program

Free 6wk Parenting Program starts Thurs, May 13 (til June 17) at the Family Support Network, 46 Uralba St, Lismore from 10am-12pm. Learn how to be a relaxed & confident parent. Bookings essential to 6621 2489.