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.

Bill's team

Why not join a friendly group of volunteers? Bill suffered a serious head injury after a car accident 14 years ago & needs your help to assist him with daily exercise regime. Just 2hrs per week, fortnight or an on-call basis. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

Coeliacs luncheon

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

Church dinner

Coraki Uniting Church celebrates their annual church dinner on June 20 from 12pm. Open invitation to attend. Adults $10, 12yrs & under $5. RSVP ASAP for catering purposes to 6683 2133 or 6683 2029.

Trivia night

Trivia Night held June 26 at Federal Hall from 7pm. $10pp, up to 10 people per table. Fundraiser for Goonengerry & Upper Coopers Creek Public Schools. Bookings 6688 2128 or 6684 9134.

Female artists

2D, performance art & multimedia work by women wanted for art exhibition, Feminisms, to be held as part of the Network of Women Students Australia Conference from July 12-16. Info 6620 3044.

Volunteer wanted

Bus drivers & IT support workers in great demand; assistance required with publishing a regular newsletter, reception work. Many other positions avail. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

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.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, June 4 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, June 4 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 9.30am. Info 6621 4302.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, June 4 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Are national leaders necessarily crazy? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

13 moon calendar

Do you know about the 13 moon calendar? Come to Lillyfield Hall (next to Barker's Vale School) on Fri, June 4 at 13.20. Blue crystal hand. Bring a plate. Info 6633 7179.

Retirees meet

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, June 4 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Harvey World Travel manager Mark Grady on travel issues & hazards etc. Investor group to follow. Info Ken 6687 7291.

New war memorial

The Lismore War Widows' Guild will unveil a new memorial to all war widows on Fri, June 4 at Lismore Memorial Park, cnr Molesworth & Market St, from11am. All welcome.

Tapestry exhibit

Tapestry Guild NR Branch Exhibition & Demo Day for creative tapestry held Sat, June 5 in the A'ville Uniting Church Hall from 10am-3.30pm. Entry by gold coin. Info Yvonne 6686 2698 or Barbara 6628 1703.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, June 5 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door & great supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Info 6683 2430.

Filipino celebration

Filipino Community School celebrates Independence Day on Sat, June 5 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 11am. Taste Filipino food & watch traditional dances. All welcome.

History society

Richmond-Tweed History Society Inc meets Sat, June 5 at the Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St, from 2pm. Topic: 'How to find your lost women...' by Noeline Kyle. All welcome. Info Nola 6686 3257.

Musical arvo

Maranoa Social Ctr hosts a Musical Afternoon on Sat, June 5 at the centre from 2pm. Guest artists featuring Doug Blanche on organ, Kirsten & Peter Beck. Entry by donation. Arvo tea provided.

41st battalion

41st Battalion Reunion committee meeting held Sat, June 5 at the Lismore RSL Club to finalise 3rd July reunion. Info Norm 6621 5767.

Euchre night

Euchre Night held Sat, June 5 at Tullera Hall. Doors open at 7pm, games from 7.30pm. $5 per player (players to be over 16yrs). Prizes to be won & supper to be shared (please bring plate). Info 6628 2060.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meet Sat, May 5 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Bus trip to Mt Cootha Decorated Cake Display planned for June 25. Names to Maureen 6621 8439.

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

Eastpoint 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.

Archery

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

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & discussion on 'World Peace & the Baha'i Faith' held Sun, June 6 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Line dancing

Line Dancing Social held Sun, June 6 at the Dyraaba Hall from 1-5pm. $5 dancers, $2 spectators. Plate for arvo tea appreciated. Come along & have some boot scootin' fun! Proceeds to hall maintenance. Info 6667 1101.

Bird watching

Conservation Volunteers Australia & Birds Australia are hosting a birdwalk around Lake Chickiba in Ballina & other activities for National Bird Awareness Day on Sun, June 6. Info June 6624 3219.

Church service

CWA A'ville annual Church Service held Sun, June 6 at A'ville Uniting Church from 9.30am. Transport avail. Info 6628 5660.

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.

Carers support

Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, June 7 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Assoc Women's Auxiliary meets Mon, June 7 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Wives, partners & friends of RAAF personnel welcome. Followed by meal, partners welcome. Info 6686 7994.

Meditation nights

Tara Healing Ctr offers a different meditation or healing service each week at the Monday Night Meditations from 7.30pm (1/38 Laurel Ave, Lismore). For 18yrs+. Gold coin. Info Judi 6624 3966.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, June 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: 'Framed'. Viewpoint: Graham Batterbury (monochrome). Info Marie 6621 6187.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, June 7 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Ballina Hospital Auxiliary. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Square dancing

Casino has a new Square Dance Club. Dancing every Tues at the Salvation Army Hall, North St, from 7.30pm. Families, singles, couples & kids welcome. Entry by gold coin. Info Simon 6662 7390.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, June 8 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ) from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea & speaker. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Arthritis meet

Monthly meeting of the Lismore Arthritis Branch held Tues, June 8 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Speaker: Alf Smith from St John Ambulance. All welcome. Info 6629 8221.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, June 8 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, June 8 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 11am. Followed by social get together. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

Lung support

Got breathing problems? Richmond River Lung Support meets Tues, June 8 at the Ballina Hospital Day Therapy room from 10am. You don't have to battle your disease alone. Friendship, support and advice is avail. Info Jason 6686 8977.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 8 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: History of retailing in Australia with David Powell. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

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.

United fellowship

Wardell United Fellowship meets Wed, June 9 at the rear of the Wardell United Church, end of Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am. All welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Menopause seminar

Free Menopause Seminar Wed, 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.

Labor meet

Local ALP Branch meets Wed, June 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 9 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Breastfeeding assoc

Ballina Group of the Australia Breastfeeding Assoc meets Wed, June 9 at the Uniting Church Hall, 54 Cherry St, Ballina from 10am. Topic: Balancing work & family; how mother's cope. Info Rose 6628 5479.

Animal seminar

Riding for the Disabled Assoc presents 'Animal Talks' seminar for animal lovers Wed, June 9 at the Lions Club Hall, Brunswick St, Ballina from 7pm. Talks on animal care & welfare. $10pp, proceeds to RDA. Info 6687 8266.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, June 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, June 9-10 in Lismore. Also June 12-13 in Casino, June 21-22 in Ballina & June 26-27 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Mixed bowls

Lismore RSL Indoor Mixed Bowls wants new players. Games every Thurs & Sun at 1.30pm (names in by 1.15pm). Gala Day held 1st Tues each month at 9.30am for teams of four or singles. Info 6621 4657.

Air rifle club

Lismore Air Rifle Club shoots Thurs from 7pm & Sat from 9am at the Lismore RSL Club. Great prizes, lots of fun, all welcome! Info Luke 6629 0352 or 0428 297 534.

Girls night out

Wardell Community Access Ctr Girls Night Out event for 9-16yr olds will be a bus trip 'Loud in the Library' on Thurs, June 10. Pick up at Wardell Access at 5pm, drop off at 8pm. $2pp. Info Lucy 6683 4867.

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, June 10 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am. All welcome.

Daylight lodge

Richmond Valley Daylight Lodge meets Thurs, June 10 at the Masonic Ctr, cnr of Swift & Cherry St, Ballina, from 9.30am. Followed by light luncheon for all attending masons & partners. Info John 6686 0067.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, June 10 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Toastmasters

Gain more self-esteem within small & large groups while having fun with A'ville Toastmasters. Next meet Thurs, June 10 at the Anglican Church Hall, A'ville from 7.15pm. Guests always welcome. Info Geoff 6628 5859.