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.

Greens raffle

S/Land Greens would like to congratulate Melissa Houghton, winner of the council campaign raffle, and thank 'The Space' Remedial masseurs, Noah's Ark Book Shop, The Gollan Hotel & Music Bizarre for their donation of prizes.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, May 14 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Is cleanliness next to Godliness? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, May 14 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

U3A travel tales

U3A Travel Tales & Tips Fri, May 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 2-4pm. Speaker: Fay Hopf from Harvey World Travel on India. Info Liz 6622 2875.

RSL Sub-Branch

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, May 15 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. All members encouraged to attend. Info & apologies 6621 3851.

Satyananda yoga

Dynamic Yoga every Sat 6.30-8am at Saraswati School of Yoga & Arts, upstairs 8/131 Keen St, Lismore. Your $10 supports Sivananda Math fostering growth & development in Bihar, India. Info 6621 2649.

Nimbin debutantes

Nimbin Debutante Ball held Sat, 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.

PFLAG meets

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) meets Sat, May 15 at 76 Fig Tree Hill Dr, Lennox Hd, from 2pm. If you or your family are experiencing difficulties around sexual orientation most welcome. Info 6687 4726.

Be mindful

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

Channon b'day

The Channon Children's Ctr 10th b'day celebration held Sat, May 15 at the centre from 11am. BBQ lunch avail, cake & coffee. Story telling, face painting etc. All past & present families welcome. Info 6688 6330.

13 moon calendar

Do you want to learn more about the new calendar? Come to the Lillyfield Hall (next to Barker's Vale Public School) on Sat, May 15 at 1.20pm. All welcome. Info Brigitte 6633 7179.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, May 15 (every 3rd Sat) at Wilson's Park School, East Lismore, from 9am-3pm. All art lovers will be made very welcome. Info 6625 1871 or 6625 1032.

Market charity

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary will be Charity of the Day at the Lismore Carboot Market this Sun, May 16, at Lismore Square. Any donations gratefully accepted.

Charity concert

A'ville Chorale & Instrumental Ensemble perform Sun, May 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Glen Crt, G'bah from 1pm. Free entry. Donation of non-perishable food item for Soup Kitchen appreciated.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, May 16 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Members invited to Show & Tell afternoon. Bring favourite old stuff & tell us the story behind your 'treasure'. Info 6628 3925.

Buddhism talk

Diamond Way Buddhism NR is hosting a public talk with a visiting teacher on making Buddhism meaningful in everyday life on Sun, May 16 in A'ville from 3-5pm. Entry $10. Weekly meditations every Wed at 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.

Wildlife training

NR Wildlife Carers Basic Possum & Small Marsupial training day is cancelled. Replacement training date will be advised when finalised. NR Wildlife Carers sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders Inc monthly Train Exhibition held Sun, May 16 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Road & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, from 10am-4pm. 'N' & HO Scale layouts to view. $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

First fleeters

Fellowship of First Fleeters NR Chapter meets Sun, May 16 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30am. All descendants & friends of people in the First Fleet welcome. BBQ for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650.

NASHOs

National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch meets Sun, May 16 at the Evans Head RSL Club from 10.30am. All former National Servicemen & their partners welcome. Lunch to follow. Info Gordon 6621 3520.

Family pet day

Uki Buttery Bazaar Family Pet Day held Sun, May 16. Prizes for smallest, largest, most unusual & best dressed pet. Strict leash controls apply. Info Lindy 6679 9125.

Big morn tea

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea held Mon, May 17 at the Evans Head Bowling Club from 10am to raise money for Cancer Council. Info for members & their guests.

Diabetes meet

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, May 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Lurline Dell-Smith on Power of Attorney, Wills etc. Info 6624 4058.

Prostate support

NR Prostate Cancer Support Group held Mon, May 17 at the A'ville Bowling Club at 9.30am for 10am. Topic for the day is meditation & relaxation. All welcome. Info Graham 6681 3502.

CWA morn tea

CWA A'ville Biggest Morning Tea held Mon, May 17 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 10am. By donation. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, May 18 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre Night held Tues, May 18 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. $3 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2158.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, May 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Back problems - caring for your back with Andrew Dwyer. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Ballina carers

Ballina Carers Support Group meets Tues, May 18 at the Admin Ctr, Crowley Village, Ballina, from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come along for a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, May 18 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Judo classes

Come & enjoy this vigorous, effective and safe martial art/Olympic sport. Classes held Tues & Thurs at Lismore PCYC, cnr Orion & Dawson St. Juniors & beginners from 5.30-6.30pm, seniors & competitors from 6.30-8pm. $3 per session. Info 6621 6276.

Parenting seminars

Series of 6 free seminars for parents focussing on adolescence start Wed, May 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6-8pm. Supper provided. Info & bookings Tammie 6622 8344.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, May 19 (3rd Wed of the month) at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am.

Hoy morning

Hoy is run by the Anglican Guild Wed, May 19 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Always a tempting display of home cooking etc for sale. Info Doris 6683 4081.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held in Lismore on Wed & Thurs, May 19-20 & also May 29-30. Bookings James 6622 3244.

Dynamic drawing

Dynamic drawing classes held every Thurs at Presbyterian Church Hall (opp Woolworths) from 9.30am-12.30pm. Focus on creativity and individuality. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Info 6685 1815.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, May 20 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, May 20 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Working bee

Red Cross Trauma Teddy Working Bee held Thurs, 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.

Probus club

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, May 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Michael Gates on his involvement with The Lion King. Info Val 6621 6015.

CWA b'day

Coraki Branch CWA will celebrate their 59th Birthday Party on Thurs, May 20 at their rooms, Richmond Terrace, from 12pm. Lucky prizes, raffle etc. Entry $7. Numbers to 6683 2350.

Dementia support

Carers of people with Dementia Support Group meets Thurs, May 20 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am. Another UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.

Big morn tea

Biggest Morning Tea held Thurs, May 20, at Goolmangar Hall from 10am. Tombola, quizzes & a Bring & Buy stall. Info 6689 9256.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, May 20 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Ex RAAF & Allied services invited. Followed by meal ($5) to which partners, friends etc welcome. Info Margaret 6686 7994.