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.

Volunteers needed

A'ville Adventist Aged Care Facility are seeking volunteer staff to work with the visiting physiotherapist & activity officer. Duties incl exercise, foot spas, massages etc. Volunteers given full training. Info Kaye 6628 1944.

Family reunion

A family reunion of the Nadin, Darragh & Collins families is being held. They originated in Candelo in southern NSW in the mid 1800s and later migrated to Casino & Kyogle. Info 4357 1116 or 9451 9773.

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.

Arena spectacular

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

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.

Twin Towns trip

Coach trip to Twin Towns to see Back to the Tivoli on July 13. $30pp inclusive. Picking up at W'bar, A'ville, Wardell, Ballina & points en route. Bookings & info Sylvia 6683 4059.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets June 13 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ) from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea. Free creche avail. Bookings 6663 7186.

Garage sale items

NR Wildlife Carers urgently need donated items for a garage sale on July 17 & 18 at the Lismore Girl Guide Hall. Arrange collection or drop-off on 0500 882 626.

Outreach course

Lismore TAFE has vacancies in a free 15wk outreach course for mature unemployed workers starting Aug 12 in school hours. Info Session at Lismore campus on July 20. Bookings & info 6626 6445.

Free education

Free Foundation & Vocational Education course starts July 21 at W'bar TAFE campus. For adults to improve English, maths & basic computer skills. Classes during school hours, 3 days per wk. Info Jan 6620 4235.

Over 50s learning

Brochures for term 3 at Lismore Over 50's Learning Centre are now avail. Enrolment day for term 3 is July 23, with classes starting July 28. Info or brochures 6621 7790 or 6624 1847.

Narcotics anon

Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.

New volunteers!

The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is in need of more volunteers. CVS aims to enrich the quality of life of residents of aged care homes & hostels who are socially isolated or lonely. Info Nora 6622 4433.

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 exercises. Just 2hrs per week, fortnight or an on-call basis. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

ME/CFS meet

FAME, the NSW ME/CFS Society support group for Lismore & district has cancelled June meeting. Next meeting held early Sept. Apologies for inconvenience.

Op-shop opens

'The Shed' Op-Shop now open again, with ramp access, at Cynthia Wilson Drive (behind Blinky's Childcare) from Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm & Sat 9am-12pm. Lots of bargains. Info 6622 2122.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, July 2 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How closely should we associate our identities with our professions? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Driving help

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

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, July 2 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 9.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, July 2 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

School reunion

M'bah High School invites all ex-students & staff to 75th Anniversary Reunion held at the school on July 2, 3 & 4. Especially love to hear from original 262 students from 1929. Info 6672 1566.

History meeting

Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc meets Sat, July 3 at Ballina Player's Theatre, 24 Swift St, from 2pm. Terry Moulder presents another chapter of his talk More, Links, Luck, Logic & Legends. Info 6686 3257.

Church fete

St Andrew's Annual Fete held Sat, July 3 in the church grounds from 9am. Stalls incl craft, cakes, plants & produce, books, white elephant, toys & more. Also kids rides, food, bell tower tours etc. All welcome.

Dinner & games

Manchester Unity Pot Luck Dinner & Games Evening Sat, July 3 at the Uniting Church Hall, Dibbs St, East Lismore, from 6.30pm. $5pp. All welcome. Ladies please bring plate. Proceeds to Kids Help Line.

Social dinner

NR Social Club dinner held Sat, July 3 at Tintenbar. Info Pauline 6680 1489.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, July 3 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm (note new starting time!). Val's music, supper, raffle & lucky door. Come & enjoy a night of dancing. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.

Golf dedication

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

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

Eastpointe 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 same time. Info 6625 1829.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & discussion on 'World Governance & the Baha'i Faith' held Sun, July 4 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Independence day

Independence From America Day Sun, July 4. Rally at 11am in Apex Park (main beach), Byron Bay. Info Graeme 6684 7778.

NASHOs

The NR Sub-Branch joins the 41st Battalion Assoc on Sun, July 4 for a Reserve Forces Day parade & wreath laying ceremony. Fall in at the old Lismore PO at 8.45am to march to War Memorial. Morn tea & RSL to follow.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, July 5 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Followed by lunch, at own cost, to which husbands, partners & friends are 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.

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, July 5 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, July 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: creature comforts. Viewpoint: Fletcher's update. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, July 5 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Camp Quality. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, July 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

Ballina landcare

East Ballina Landcare Inc meets Tues, July 6 at Sthern Cross K-12 School, East Ballina, from 7.30pm. All welcome. Nomination for positions to Lee 6681 3557 or Helen 6686 8867.

Country mums club

Child, husband & partner free night for mums Tues, July 6 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Each month different theme (this month Mexican) & everyone brings plate to share. Entry $2. Info 6663 1377.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, July 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Judo in Lismore

Learn the fun & practical Olympic sport/martial art of throwing & ground-fighting. Tues & Thurs at the PCYC, cnr Orion & Dawson St. Juniors 5.30-6.30pm, seniors 6.30-8pm. $3pp. 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 Uniting Care Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.

Yoga meditation

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

Wardell Red Cross

Wardell Red Cross have deferred meeting planned for Wed, July 7 to Wed, July 21 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9am (instead of 9.30am). Info Dina 6683 4952.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, July 7 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group meets Wed, July 7 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 9.30am-12.30pm. Now have Prenatal Yoga with Christina Peebles 9.30-11am. Facilitated by midwife. Info 6621 9800.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, July 7 at Lorraine Eardman's home, 16 Hibiscus Ave, Ballina from 10.30am. Bring packed lunch. Any ex-Girl Guides or support members welcome. Info 6686 2777.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, July 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Democrats meet

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

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, July 7 & 8. Also SFA Re-certification course on July 13. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Holiday fun

Holiday activities held at Richmond Christian College in Ballina from Wed-Fri, July 7-9. Includes beadwork, painting, cookery & heaps more creative activities. Bookings & info Kay 0408 834 799.

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, July 8 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am. All welcome.

Square dancing

Come & have fun at Lismore's great new Square Dance Club at East Lismore Uniting Church Hall, Dibbs St. Dancing every Thurs from 7.30pm. Adults $4, school students $1. Please bring plate to share. Info Simon 6662 7390.

Wu Chi kung fu

Fighting skills with a system of health developing exercises coordinating mind & body. Held every Thurs at Lismore City Hall dance studio from 6.30-8pm. Info Jish 6621 9142 or Gavin 0423 539 518.