 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.
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.
Donations wanted
Sth Lismore Public School Garage Sale, BBQ & Cake Stall 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.
More trivia
W'bar Community Pre-School annual Trivia Night held June 26 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 7pm. Tables of 8. Also raffles, auction, fantastic prizes. $10pp. Bookings ASAP to 6628 3800.
Craft expo
CWA Annual Craft Expo held Mon, June 28 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. Teaching, selling & learning a craft. Displays by CWA members & guests. Entry $4. All welcome. Info 6621 2142.
Youth project
Youth Enterprise Project is a free, 20wk program for 15-18yr olds no longer at school. Gain a nationally accredited certificate in business services & develop an enterprise. Starts soon at G'bah YWCA offices. Info Lindie 6624 8004.
Dance classes
Classes for Contra and Modern Square Dancing start soon in A'ville & Casino. Singles, couples, families welcome. Great way to exercise & meet friends. 2 free nights then 8wk course. Info Wilma 6662 6647.
Wanted
Bagpipes in reasonable condition wanted for Lismore City Pipe Band. Info Neville 6621 4852 or Glenn 6621 4445.
Psychology
People wanted to form group interested in exploring/researching psychology/spirituality & the connection between Eastern & Western cultures. Info Moti 6622 0229.
Ninjutsu classes
A life-giving martial art that teaches realistic & effective street self defence & body movement (taijutsu). A blend of traditional Samurai & Ninjutsu Schools incl unarmed, sword, knife & staff. Info James 0415 860 597.
Birth education
Child Birth Education Ctr has pre & post natal yoga, natural childbirth education plus a midwife, hospital birth support services, masseurs, newborn aquatics & a Mums & Bubs day. Avail now at 273 Lindendale Rd, Lismore. Info 6629 5155.
Narcotics anon
Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.
Bill's team
Why not join a friendly group of volunteers? Bill suffered a serious head injury after a car accident 14yrs 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.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, June 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What's the point of getting married? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Trivia night
Trivia Night for Richmond Christian College held Fri, June 18 at Seacoast COG, North Crk Rd, Ballina from 6pm. Childcare avail for $5 per child. BBQ, cakes, treats & auction. $10pp. Bookings & info 6686 7847.
Curry & karaoke
Will you be the next Tuntable Idol? Tuntable Falls Primary School presents Currioke Night - a night of curry & karaoke on Fri, June 18 at Tuntable Falls Hall from 6pm. Child friendly evening, heaps of fun.
Theatre show
Fundraising comedy variety show, theatre sports & auction, Two Bob's Worth, held Fri, June 18 at the Christian Life Ctr, 43 Molesworth St, from 7.30pm. Adults $5, U10 $2. Proceeds to REAL. Info 6625 1556.
Country dance
Monthly dance held Fri, June 18 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dances. Giveaways, door prize, raffle supper etc. $5 adults, $2 high school age & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Independence Day
Philippine Cultural Society is celebrating their Independence Day on Sat, June 19 at South Lismore Bowling Club, 25 Wilson St, from 11am. Please bring plate to share. Info Remee 6621 4083 or Alma 6628 3394.
MND support
Motor Neurone Disease Assoc NR Support Group meets Sat, June 19 at the S/Land House With No Steps, A'ville, from 11am. People living with MND, carers, families & friends welcome. Info Helen 6621 4018.
Art tutorials
Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, June 19 (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.
RSL Sub-Branch
City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch monthly meeting held Sat, June 19 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. All members encouraged to attend. Info or apologies 6621 3851.
Country music
Country music held Sat, June 19 at Coraki Hotel from 11am. BBQ lunch, raffles, cake stall, handicraft, home cooking & entertainment. Proceeds to Mid-Richmond Retirement Village & St Michael's Hostel Casino.
Be mindful
Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly Day of Mindfulness held Sat, June 19. Speaker: Sexton Burke from both Insight Vipassana & Zen traditions. For beginners & experienced meditators. Info Christie 6689 7116.
Cake decorators
Cake Decorators FNC Branch meets Sat, June 19 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Bring packed lunch. (Wrongly advertised as June 5. Apologies for inconvenience). Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Fete & garage sale
For some great family fun this weekend come to Bexhill Public School, Bangalow Rd, Bexhill. 5th Giant Garage Sale Sat & Sun, June 19-20 all day, bargains galore. Fete Sat, June 19 from 12pm. Proceeds to the school.
Poultry show
Casino Poultry Club Annual Show held Sun, June 20 at the Poultry Pavilion at the Casino Showgrounds. Judging commences at 9am with presentation after lunch. Wide variety of breeds on show. All welcome.
Garden work day
Botanic Gardens Work Day held Sun, June 20 from 8am. Planting in Fern Gully. Info 6629 1435.
Historical society
A'ville Plateau Historical Society Inc meets Sun, June 20 at the A'ville RSL Hall from 2pm. Speaker: Local builder Ron Pearson on 'history is where you find it'. Info Jane 6628 3925.
Church dinner
Coraki Uniting Church will celebrate their annual church dinner on Sun, June 20 at 12pm. Open invitation to attend. Adults $10, 12yrs & under $5. Bookings 6683 2133 or 6683 2029.
Lake Ainsworth
Ballina Shire Council is proposing the redevelopment of Lennox Head Caravan Park on the shores of Lake Ainsworth. Come & have your say at a public meeting Sun, June 20 at Lennox Head Surf Club from 4-6pm. Info 6687 6815 or 6687 7636.
Dog obedience
W'bar Dog Obedience School run every Sun at Simpson Ave, W'bar from 4pm. Bring all the family to enjoy dog training at its best. Dog obedience, agility, the art of jumping through hoops & more! Info Janet 6624 1801.
A'ville CWA
CWA A'ville craft morn Mon, June 21 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. Learn a craft, share a craft, have a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.
Experiencing Isis
Come & join a healing ceremony of invocation & song into the Heart of Lady Isis, Queen of Egypt & Sirius. Celebrate the solstice. Held Mon, June 21 at the Tara Healing Ctr, 138 Laurel Ave, Lismore from 7.30pm. Info 6624 3966.
Blood donation
Casino 4WD Club annual blood donation night held Mon, June 21 in Casino. Inviting other 4WD enthusiasts to come & give blood. Register with Peter 6663 1442.
Diabetes meet
Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, June 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Representative from the Fire Dept on fire safety. Info 6624 4058.
Prostate support
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, June 21 at the A'ville Bowling Club at 9.30am for 10am. Speaker: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia EO Gina Growden. All welcome. Info Dick 6687 8483.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Mon & Tues, June 21-22 in Ballina. Also June 26-27 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Italian night
Italian language for beginners & advanced; cultural film nights & all you can eat buffet of typical Italian food held every Tues at the Italo-Australia Club in Nth Lismore. Info 6621 4677 or 6684 7112.
Casino melodies
Morning Melodies Tues, June 22 at the Casino Golf Club from 10.30am with Carter & Carter. $5pp. Lucky door prizes & raffles. Chinese smorgasbord lunch $7pp. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel. Info Jill 6664 1201.
Walking for pleasure
Lismore Walking for Pleasure group meets every Tues at 10am at locations in Lismore & G'bah. Walks vary in difficulty to accommodate fitness of group & last approx 1hr. Wear comfortable shoes & a hat. Info 6624 2713.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, June 22 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.
Evening VIEW
Lismore Evening VIEW Club meets Wed, June 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Liz Adams talking about adult books. Apologies & guests to Fay 6628 1242 or Linda 6624 4140.
Suicide support
Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 23 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.
MS support
NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, June 23 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village (end of Cherry St) Ballina from 10am-12pm. Discuss progress of Partner in Care Program. Info Karyn 6687 7315 or David 6628 5384.
Hoy morning
Pipe Band Ladies Auxiliary Hoy Morning held Wed, June 23 at the Band Hall, Brewster St, Lismore from 9.30am. Cost is $3. Morn tea avail. Also lucky door prize, raffle & stall. Info Carolyne 6624 5899.
Pregnancy support
Pregnancy Support Group meets Wed, June 23 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 9.30am-12.30pm. Now have Prenatal Yoga with Christina Peebles 9.30-11am each group. Facilitated by midwife. Info 6621 9800.
Siddha yoga
Siddha Yoga Meditation every second Wed 7-8.30pm. Keen St, Lismore. No charge. Info Liora 6624 4216.
Toastmasters
Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, June 23 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.
A taste of Chile
CWA A'ville International Morning, A Taste of Chile, held Thurs, June 24 at W'bar Primary School, Simpson Ave, from 10am. $5pp. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.
Telecross info
Need for volunteers in NR area to make a phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person to check their well being. 30min info session held Thurs, June 24 at Mullum N'hood Ctr from 11am. Register on 6622 0788.
Ballina Aglow
Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, June 24 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Pastor John Wilson from A'ville. Hear what God has for us. $6pp. Info June 6628 6097.
Church op-shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, June 24 at the church hall from 8.30am-2.30pm. Home cooking, produce & many crafts for sale. Come in, browse & have a cuppa & a chat. Wardell hall
Wardell War Memorial Hall situated in Richmond St will be 80yrs old next year. Wardell Hall Committee meets Thurs, June 24 at the hall from 7pm. Info Dina 6683 4792.
Fathering w/shops
Free Fathering Info W/Shops, with a focus on fathering teens, start Thurs, June 24 in Casino & run for 6wks. Bookings essential to Casino Family Support Service 6662 6792 or Men's Resource Ctr 6622 6116.
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