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.

Menopause seminar

Free Menopause Seminar June 9 at 3rd Floor, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore from 5.30-8pm. Speaker: Dr Christine Ahern from Women's Health Matters. Covers physical & emotional effects, options avail & HRT. Supper provided. Bookings 6620 2999.

Blood donation

Casino 4WD Club annual blood donation night held June 21 in Casino. Inviting other 4WD enthusiasts to come & give blood. Register with Peter 6663 1442.

Fathering w/shops

Free Fathering Info W/Shops, with a focus on fathering teens, start June 24 in Casino & run for 6wks. Bookings essential to the Casino Family Support Service 6662 6792 or Men's Resource Ctr 6622 6116.

School reunion

M'bah High School invites all ex-students & staff to 75th Anniversary Reunion held at the school from July2-4. Love to hear from original 262 students from 1929. Info www. mhsreunion75.com or 6672 1566.

Thornley info

Seeking info about Tony Thornley, who went to Oakhill College in early 1960s, for a reunion. Believe he moved to NR in early 70s & may have changed his name when he joined a commune. Info to Tony 1300 304 720.

Musical society

A new Lismore Classical Musical Society if forming for adults who love classical music & wish to meet & perform. First meet Sat, May 29 at Planet Music, cnr Molesworth & Woodlark St, from 7.30pm. Info Wendy 6622 1898.

Learn French

Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Lessons 6624 2024 (Marie) or other enquiries 6625 1439 (Danielle).

Arena spectacular

Audition call up to all singers, dancers, musicians, performers, horse riders, comedians, stage managers etc to join the S/Land Credit Union North Coast National Arena Spectacular. Info Gilchrist Casting 6622 7906 or 6621 5916.

Nimbin showgirls?

Ex-Nimbin Showgirls wanted. Nimbin Show Society is gathering info on past events held at Nimbin Show in the last 80yrs & would like info or photos. Info to Janelle 6689 0373 or 6689 1373.

Narotics anon

Narcotics Anonymous: meetings times & hotline 6680 7280.

Over 30 & single?

NR Over 30's Singles Club is always looking for new people. Meet nearly every week for dinner at a restaurant in the NR. Would love to hear from you! Info Rita 6687 2101 or Pauline 6680 1489.

Helicopter housie

New Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Super Cash Housie every Fri at the Lismore City Bowling Club from 7.30pm. More cash to be won, unlimited call Jackpot, lucky door prizes, raffles & more! All welcome.

Social dancing

Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper. Ladies please bring plate. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, May 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Has astrology any value? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Women's network

Women's Networking Dinner Fri, May 28 at Caddies, Lismore from 6pm. Speaker: Dawn Cohen, a Jewish, Sth African born lesbian & activist in racism, sexism & homophobia all her life. Info Judith 6625 1348.

Garage sale

Fundraising Garage Sale for BSREA (Ballina Special Religious Education Assoc) Sat, May 29 at the Uniting Church from 8am-1pm. Items can be left at the church on Fri 4-6pm for pricing. Collection info Adrian 6686 9086.

Toy Library open

Lismore Toy Library Open Day held Sat, May 29 at the G'bah Community Ctr, Olive Ave, from 9.30-11.30am. Range of toys & games for loan. Face painting & lots for kids to do. Info Fiona 6622 7818.

Op Shop sale

Pre-Winter Sale held Sat, May 29 at The Shed Op Shop, Cynthia Wilson Drive (behind Blinky's Childcare) from 9am-2pm. Free BBQ & drinks. Great bargains, clothing, furniture etc. Info 6622 2122.

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.

Garage sale

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc fundraising Community Garage Sale held Sat, May 29 at Pimlico Hall from 8am. Heaps of bargains, homemade food etc. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, May 29-30 in Lismore. Bookings to James 6622 3244.

Botanic Gardens

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Inc workday held Sun, May 30 on site at the Wyrallah Rd Waste Facility from 8am to lunchtime. Planting of trees & ferns. Info Pat 6629 1435.

Childbirth classes

5wk Childbirth Education Course starts Mon, 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.

Free literacy course

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

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville craft morning held Mon, May 31 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Come to share or learn a craft, have a cuppa & a chat. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.

Clunes auxiliary

Clunes Hall Auxiliary Indoor Bowls Day held Mon, May 31. Morn tea at 9.30am, lunch provided. Donation $5. All welcome. Info 6629 1274.

Reach out to kids

4wk group, Reaching Out To Children, starts in Bonalbo Tues, June 1 for kids 9-12yrs who have seen or experienced domestic violence. Safe place to express feelings. Bookings essential to 6662 4444.

P.A.S.S. meet

Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meet Tues, June 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am & 6.30pm. Topic for discussion is 'Alternate therapies'. All welcome. Info Susan 6622 3953.

Sleep disorders

FNC Sleep Disorders Support Group meets Tues, June 1 in the St Vincent's Hospital board room from 11am. Supporting people with sleep apnea who are on a machine. All welcome. Info 6662 1929.

Ballina arts

Ballina Arts & Crafts meets Tues, June 1 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. Discuss fundraising event (planned for June 5) for a gallery in Ballina.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 1 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Public education & the secondary school with principal Neville Ryan. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Country mums club

Child, husband & partner free night for mums Tues, June 1 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Each month different theme & everyone brings plate to share. This month cold meat & salad. Entry $2. Info Pam 6663 1377 or Tracey 6663 1190.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, June 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

BISSI meet

BISSI (Brain Injury Support Service Inc) meets Tues, June 1 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. People with any form of brain injury, their families & carers welcome. Come along & discuss your needs. Info David 6622 8848.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, June 1 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.

GROW group

GROW groups inspire personal growth & challenge people to be the best they can be. GROW Group meets Tues & Thurs in Lismore from 10.30am & in Ballina, Byron Bay & Kyogle. Info 6621 3737.

Social group

Red Dove Social Group meets every Tues & Thurs at the G'bah Community Ctr from 8.30am-2.30pm. Small group therapy. Another UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 2 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Join a TV crew

North Coast CAMERA is looking for producers, actors and crew. Also creative ideas wanted for 30 minute TV production to be screened on LINC TV. Meeting held Wed, June 2 at NCC's office, upstairs 70 Molesworth St, Lismore from 2-4pm. Info 6621 5444 or 6680 3773.

Aikido classes

Aikido Kokikai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony in motion. Classes held every Wed & Fri at the PCYC (cnr Dawson & Orion Sts, Lismore) from 5.30-7.30pm. Info 6621 6276.

Word bandits

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed from 12-4pm & every Thurs from 7-9pm at the Lismore Workers Club. For beginners or advanced players. Lots of fun, new members welcome. Info 6624 3216.

Sth Lismore Housie

Housie played every Wed in the Catholic Parish Hall, Rhodes St, Sth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Cash prizes, 3 jackpots, raffles & fun for all. All welcome. Info 6621 4003.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, June 2 at Lorraine Harris' home, 168 Ballina Rd, G'bah from 10.30am. Bring packed lunch. Any ex-Girl Guides or support members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats meet Wed, June 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info 6624 3731.

Yoga meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation every second Wed from 7-8.30pm. Keen St, Lismore. No charge. Info Liora 6624 4216.

A'ville probus

A'ville Plateau Probus Club meets Wed, June 2 at the A'ville Bowling Club, Deegan Dr, from 9.30am. Speaker: Lisa Walker from the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Visitors welcome. Info 6628 5660.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, June 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

N'hood watch

A'ville N'hood Watch meets Thurs, June 3 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Speaker: Snr Const Michael Hogan on the police assistance line, personal & property security. Lucky door prizes. Info 6628 6072.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, June 3 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Refugee support

Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs, June 3 at the Italo Club, Barrow Lane, Nth Lismore from 5.30pm. Info Lynda 6688 8198.

Jung lecture

Byron CG Jung Society Lecture 'Jung Down Under' Thurs, June 3 at Ambaji, 6 Marvel St, Byron from 7pm. Dr Leon Petchovsky on how a Jungian approach can contribute to understanding art, fantasy, dreaming & psychosis in Aussie culture. Info 6685 7225.