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.

Golf dedication

Wardell Social Golf Course will be dedicated on July 4 in appreciation of the late Norma Lindsay. Dedication at 8.30am, 9-hole open gold day (2 per ambrose) from 9am-3pm. Bookings Fred 6683 4101.

Driving help

Licensed drivers will be helping Aboriginal L platers to gain their 50hrs of driving required for the Ps test on July 9. Info sessions for learners & volunteers July 2 at ACE in Lismore from 11am. Info 6622 1903.

Orchid show

FNC District Orchid Council Inc Winter Orchid Show at Lismore Shopping Square on Thurs & Fri, June 24-25 during shopping hours & Sat, June 26 till 1pm. Info Jean 6621 5285 or Des 6621 6269.

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).

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, June 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What will life be like in 100 years? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Women's group

Women & Relationships Group. All women are invited to attend a free 1-day session Fri, June 25 at the Family Support Network, 46 Uralba St, Lismore from 10am-2.30pm. 4wk follow on program starts July 20. Info 6621 2489.

Free course

TAFE Outreach wants volunteers who wish to develop skills in supporting families experiencing domestic violence. Short course planned for next semester. Info session Fri, June 25 at Lismore campus from 10am. Info Sue 6626 6465.

Wardell meeting

Monthly morning tea held Fri, June 25 in the Wardell Access Space from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Angela Pollard from the NR Community Legal Ctr on wills, probate & Power of Attorney. Info Lucy 6683 4867.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, June 26 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.

Polio support

Post Polio Support Group meets Sat, June 26 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30-3pm. Topic: Exercise & You (members to explain benefits of Tai Chi & Feldenkrais). Info Fay 6621 4026 or Rosalie 6622 0307.

Trivia night

W'bar Community Pre-School annual Trivia Night held Sat, June 26 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 7pm. Tables of 8. Raffles, auction, fantastic prizes, lots of fun. $10pp. Bookings & info 6628 3800.

Garage sale

Sth Lismore Public School Garage Sale, BBQ & Cake Stall held Sat, June 26 at the school from 8am-3pm. Heaps of bargains & yummy food. Proceeds for a school air-conditioner. Info Sonja 6622 4136.

More trivia

Trivia Night held Sat, June 26 at Federal Hall from 7pm. $10pp, up to 10 people per table. Fundraiser for Goonengerry & Upper Coopers Creek Public Schools. Bookings 6684 9128 or 6684 9216.

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.

Church market

A'ville Uniting Church annual mid-year Market Morning Sat, June 26 in the hall & grounds from 8.30am. Stalls incl cakes, crafts, plants, produce, white elephant & more. Also fundraising Teddy Bear Picnic display. All welcome.

Botanic gardens

Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Inc meet Sat, June 26 at the Blue Tongue Café, Nth Lismore from 9am. Info & nomination forms Denis 6689 5261.

Siddhartha day

Siddhartha's School Children's Days monthly program for kids. This month's theme is patience & the guest is Bundjalung man Andrew Johnston. Held Sat, June 26 near Kyogle. Info Ari 6621 2193 or Eva 6633 1257.

Heartbeat Bowls

Next bowls day Mon, June 28 at the Woodburn Bowling Club. Morn tea at 9am, play at 9.30am, followed by lunch. New members welcome. Names by 12pm on Sat, June 26, to Warren 6624 1523 or Ray 6622 1792.

Dog show

Lismore & District Kennel Club Inc is holding a Championship Dog Show Sat & Sun, June 26 & 27. Info Donna 6686 6712. Next beginners obedience class starts July 5. Register now with Janelle 6624 6852.

Hair fashion

NR annual Hair Fashion Awards held Sun, June 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 12pm. More than 250 entrants. Sections in cutting, colouring, styling, fantasy designs & bridal styling. All welcome.

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.

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.

A'ville carers

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, June 28 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Come for a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.

RAAF meeting

RAAF Association Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, June 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro at 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

Tertiary preparation

Tertiary Preparation Certificate III offered at TAFE's W'bar campus in July. HSC equivalent course for mature age students wishing to return to study. Info session Tues, June 29 at W'bar campus B Block from 10am. Info 6620 4278.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 29 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Real estate; buying & selling with Wilson Cregan. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

CPR training

As part of the A'ville-W'bar Quota Club's Kick Start the Plateau Program CPR training sessions will be held every Tues, from June 29, at W'bar Hall from 5pm & 7pm. $10pp. Bookings Maree 6628 1118.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, June 30 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

New support group

Aboriginal Lesbian Women Support Group. Meeting to set up the group held Wed, June 30 at Buyinbin Aboriginal Corporation, 110 Walker St, Casino from 10am-2pm. Refreshments supplied. Transport avail from Debbie 6621 2006.

Day of peace

International Day of Peace free public meeting Wed, June 30 at the Byron Bay Community Ctr from 5.30pm. Help organise a festival to celebrate the day on Sept 19. Info 6672 3152.

Work for women

Free Work Opportunities for Women (W.O.W) course held in July at W'bar TAFE. Introduction to laboratory skills. Info session Wed, June 30 at W'bar TAFE BG03 from 10am. Info 6626 6451 or 6620 4231.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, July 1 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, July 1 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Jungian perspective

Byron C G Jung Society Politics & the Inner Life: a Jungian Perspective presented by analytical psychotherapist Sarah Dunk on Thurs, July 1 at the Byron Community Ctr from 7pm sharp. Info 6622 3351.