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.

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.

Childbirth classes

5wk Childbirth Education Course starts May 31 at St Vincent's Hospital Conference Ctr from 6.30-9pm. Covers labour, chemical pain relief, early parenting etc. Hospital tours incl. Bookings essential to 6621 8768.

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 seen or experienced domestic violence. Safe place to express feelings. Bookings essential to 6662 4444.

Archery

Beginner's Archery for all ages. New course starts June 6 from 3pm. Social shoots every Sat from 8.45am-12pm. Great Eastland Archers in Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Coeliacs luncheon

Coeliacs Society lunch held June 11 at Paupiettes Restaurant in Lismore from 12pm. Bookings Glenda 6689 5284.

Join the preschool

East Lismore Community Preschool has a few vacancies avail for this year & is accepting enrolments for 2005. The Preschool offers extended hours of 8am-5pm. Info 6621 6692.

Narcotics anon

Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.

Siddhartha day

Siddhartha's School Children's Days next event is a circus day with professional performers & a chance for kids to learn circus skills in a safe environment. Info Ari 6621 2193 or Eva 6633 1257.

Psychology group

People wanted to form group exploring & researching East West psychology philosophy, with the aim of enhancing communication in everyday relationships. Info Motti 6622 0229.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, May 21 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Can Oz maintain its standard of living in an increasingly globalised world? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Beef Week trip

St Mary's Anglican Church bus trip to Casino for Beef Week held May 28. Visit the Motor Home Park, Orchid Show, Art Show & main street. $26 incl food & entry fees. Bookings by Fri, May 21 to Ellen 6681 3038.

Organic getaway

Organic Weekend Getaways Fri-Sun, May 21-23. Learn about organic growing, permaculture & alternative living in a fun w/end. $15 per day incl food & accom. Info www.permaforesttrust.org.au or 6689 7579.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, May 22 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Casino concert

St Mark's singers from Casino will be putting an another of their fabulous concerts Sat, May 22 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina, from 1.30pm. Arvo tea & lucky door prizes for $6.

Blue Knob auction

Blue Knob Hall Art Space fundraising auction held Sat, May 22 at Blue Knob Hall from 1-4pm. A Pianola with 200 music rolls, artworks, plants, holidays, massages etc up for grabs. All welcome.

RSL garage sale

A'ville RSL annual Garage Sale & Open Day held Sat, May 22 at the Bugden Ave Hall from 8am. BBW brekkie, memorabilia display, great bargains & more. Will run to 4pm or until stock is sold. Info Peter 6628 6452.

Singles club dinner

NR Singles Social Club will be having dinner at A'ville on Sat, May 22. Interested parties call Rita 6687 2101.

Women's dinner

Women's dinner held Sat, May 22 at Sushi Central (down the lane from Caddies) at 7pm to socialise & celebrate women & women's music. Low cost meals. Gold coin cover charge. Info Jill 6622 1555.

13 moon calendar

Do you want to learn more? Come to Lillyfield Hall (next to Barker's Vale school) on Sat, May 22 at 1320 hours. All welcome. Bring plate to share. Info 6633 7179.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch 18th annual meeting & dinner held Sat, May 22 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Dinner 7pm for 7.30pm. Guests welcome. Bookings & info Sheldon 6624 4486.

Drake dance

Drake Village Resource Ctr fundraising dance 'Shake in the Winters 2004' held Sat, May 22 at Drake Hall from 7pm. Entertainment by popular band Shake Appeal. $15 incl light supper. All welcome.

Remembrance

Remembrance Service for the airmen who crashed returning to Evans Head held Sat, May 22 at Ballina War Memorial from 11am. Followed by meal. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Garage sale

A'ville Plateau Historical Society Inc fundraising Garage Sale for Crawford House held Sat, May 22 at 42 Simpson Ave, W'bar from 8am-1pm. Donations needed for sale. Pick up avail. Info 6687 8520.

Cake decorating

Kyogle Branch of the NSW Cake Decorators Assoc will host 6 sugar art demonstrators from Sydney on May 29 at the Kyogle Hall from 9am-4.30pm. $25 incl food all day. Bookings by Sat, May 22 to 6636 4160

Buddhist teachings

Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Choedak Rinpoche will teach on Sat, May 22 at Byron Buddhist Ctr from 1.30pm & at Birth & Beyond, Nimbin from 7.30pm. Also at Lismore City Hall on Sun, May 23 from 9am-2pm. Info 6689 7334.

Dog obedience

Dog Obedience Trial held Sat & Sun, May 22-23 in G'bah. Come along & see what can be achieved with some training. Info Janelle 6624 6852.

Dance cancelled

Casino & A'ville Square Dance Clubs Dance Day this Sun has been postponed. New date to be advised. Apologies for any inconvenience.

41st battalion

41st Infantry Battalion Assoc meets Sun, May 23 at the Byron Barracks, East Lismore from 11am.

Join the Lith

Rognvald's Lith re-enactment society brings to life the blood-soaked period of the Dark Ages & late Medieval. Combat training, smithing etc. Lith gathers every 2nd Sun at Lismore Park. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Church meeting

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets every Sun at the Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, G'bah from 10am. Join time of worship & hear life impacting messages. Sunday school for kids at same time. Info Allan 6625 1829.

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 Betty 6662 3976 or Susan 6662 7014.

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.

RAAF meeting

RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & the Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, May 24 at the G'bah RSL Bistro from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

A'ville carers

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, May 24 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come for a chat & cuppa. Info 1800 059 059.

Ballroom dance

Utah Valley State College Ballroom Dance Company concert Tues, May 25 at Lismore City Hall from 7.30pm. $22 adults/$16.50 conc. Proceeds to Life Education & S/Land Early Intervention. Bookings 6621 5600.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, May 25 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

Big morn tea

Biggest Morning Tea held Thurs, May 27 from 10am. Have fun, a cuppa & a bun. Raffles & food for everyone. Proceeds to Cancer Council. RSVP by Tues, May 25 to 6625 1447. Venue details provided.

Socialist Alliance

Socialist Alliance meets Tues, May 25 at the Lismore Library meeting room from 5pm. Hear reports from national conference & help plan election campaign. Info Tom 6622 2862.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, May 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Fire - friend & foe with Andrew McQuade. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Wardell arvo tea

Wardell Access Space arvo tea held Wed, May 26 from 3-5pm. Speaker: Trish O'Brien on Women's Health Matters. Instead of usual Friday meeting. Info Lucy 6683 4876 (Wed & Fri).

VIEW Club b'day

21st B'Day dinner of the Lismore Evening VIEW Club held Wed, May 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6pm for 7pm. Speaker: Mr Harry Crethar. Apologies & guests to Fay 6628 1242 or Linda 6624 4140.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, May 26 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, May 26 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village (end of Cherry St), Ballina from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Paul Orrock on complementary medicine for treating MS. Info Karyn 6687 7315.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, May 26 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

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.

Success seminar

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

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, May 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Mrs Bev Gray of Caniaba. Hear what God has for us. Entry $6. Info June 6628 6097.

Church op-shop

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, May 27 at the church hall from 8.30am-2.30pm. Home cooking, produce & many crafts for sale. Come in & browse & have a cuppa & a chat. All welcome.

Cuppa for cancer

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea held Thurs, May 27 at the A'ville Uniting Church Hall from 10am. Entry by donation. Also trading table, lucky door prize, competition & entertainment. All welcome.