 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.
Theatre show
Fundraising comedy variety show, theatre sports & auction, Two Bob's Worth, held June 18 at the Christian Life Ctr, 43 Molesworth St, from 7.30pm. Adults $5, U10 $2. Proceeds to REAL. Bookings & info 6625 1556.
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.
Trivia night
W'bar Community Pre-School annual Trivia Night held June 26 at the Pioneer Tavern, W'bar (free courtesy bus) from 7pm. Tables of 8. Also raffles, auction, fantastic prizes. $10pp. Bookings 6628 3800.
Donations wanted
Sth Lismore Public School Garage Sale, BBQ & Cake Stall held June 26 at the school from 8am-3pm. We would appreciate donations of saleable goods. Proceeds for air-con for school. Info Sonja 6622 4136.
Billeting space
The NOWSA Conference will be hosting 300 women from around Oz & needs your help. Do you have space in your home or on your land for women to be billeted from July 12-16. Info Marie 6620 3044 or info@nowsa.com.au.
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.
Wanted
Bagpipes in reasonable condition wanted. Info Neville 6621 4852 or Glenn 6621 4445.
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.
Coeliacs luncheon
Coeliacs Society lunch held Fri, June 11 at Paupiettes Restaurant in Lismore from 12pm. Bookings Glenda 6689 5284.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, June 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: 'The trouble with our children is...' Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Laurel club
Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, June 11 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Landcare workday
Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, June 12 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.
Bonsai society
S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, June 12 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, June 12-13 in Casino. Also June 21-22 in Ballina & June 26-27 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 1300 367 428.
X-service women
S/Land X-Service Women meet Sat, June 12 at the Lismore RSL Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info 6621 5297.
RSL Sub-Branch
A'ville RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, June 12 at the Bugden St hall from 9am. Committee will present Business Community Plan & proposed appointments. Mid-year social function planned. Info Bob 6628 6390.
Satyananda yoga
Satyananda Yoga Saturday's class weekly dynamic class new time 9am-10.30am. Saraswati School of Yoga & Arts (upstairs) 8/131 Keen St, Lismore. Your $10 supports growth & development in Bihar, India. Heated studio for winter. Info 6621 2649.
Train exhibit
NR Model Railroaders Inc monthly Train Exhibition held Sun, June 13 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.
Creative writing
Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) S/Land meet Sun, June 13 at the A'ville Leisure Ctr, 42 Commercial Rd, A'ville from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1933.
Orchid society
City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, June 15 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.
Ballina carers
Ballina Carers Support Group meets Tues, June 15 at the Admin Ctr, Crowley Village, Ballina, from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come along for a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.
U3A talk
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Regional tourism with Ros Derrett. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, June 15 at the Lismore Workers Club. 10.30am morn tea, 11am meeting. Donations new warm clothing appeal.
Toastmasters
Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, June 15 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.
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.
Judo in Lismore
Learn the fun & practical Olympic sport/martial art of throwing & ground-fighting. Tues & Thurs at Lismore PCYC, cnr Orion & Dawson St. Juniors 5.30-6.30pm & seniors 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.
Buddhism teachings
Diamond Way Buddhism offers alternative for modern people interested in timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings in fresh & open style. Meditations every Wed in A'ville from 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.
Grief support
Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 16 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.
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.
Hoy morning
Hoy is run by the Anglican Guild on Wed, June 16 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. There will be the usual scrumptious Trading Table. Info Doris 6683 4081.
Ladies probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, June 16 (3rd Wed of the month) at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am.
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.
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.
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.
Ballina RAAF
Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, June 17 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.
Day view luncheon
A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon held June 21 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant, W'bar from 10.30am. Looking for ladies to join our friendly club. Bookings & cancellation by Thurs, June 17 to Bev 6628 3566 or Jill 6628 1640.
Blue & White lunch
Blue & White Auxiliary Soup & Damper Lunch held June 21 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 11.30am. Raffles, tombola, lucky door etc. $10pp. Proceeds to Palliative Care. Bookings by Thurs, June 17 to Joyce 6624 4342 or Ann 6621 6368.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, June 17 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Probus club
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, June 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: manager of the Australian Macadamia Society Ltd, Andrew Heap. Info Val 6621 6015.
Dementia support
Carers of people with Dementia Support Group meets Thurs, June 17 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am. Another UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.
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