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.

Lesbian forum

ACON NR is holding the fourth of their Lesbian Speaker Series 'Shake It Up' on July 16 from 5.30pm. Look at lesbian power and mental health in an artistic & interactive way. Bookings & venue details Jill 6622 1555.

HSC study day

English Teachers' Assoc is holding a HSC Study Day on July 24 at Lismore High School from 9.30am-2.50pm. Expert presenters will discuss HSC English texts. $20pp. Bookings & info Karen 6621 2123 or 6621 3456.

Wildlife training

WIRES NR (NSW Wildlife Info & Rescue Service) 2nd basic training day & sign-up for 2004 held over 2 Sundays, July 25 & Aug 1, in Lismore. Info & bookings Lee 6662 8838 or Sue 6688 2001.

Finding family

Canadian relative would like to know the whereabouts of Anne Warcholak (maiden name). She married husband John (surname unknown) in Toronto, Canada in 1971. Info to Terry Warcholak, 704-5170 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 1C4.

Email twarcholak@sympatico.ca.

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.

Family clinic

Wardell Access Space is the venue for a Child & Family Health Clinic every Fri from 9am-12pm with Ballina Community Health. Free consultations. Bookings essential to 6686 8977.

Social dancing

Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

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).

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, July 9 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

2 free nights

A'ville Square Dance Club has 2 free nights before next beginner classes on Fri, July 9 & July 16 at A'ville Primary School from 7.30pm. All ages, couples, singles & families welcome. 7wk course starts July 23. Info 6662 6647.

P.A.S.S gathering

P.A.S.S (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support) will not have a July meeting due to holidays. Instead meet for social gathering Sat, July 10 at Wade Park, East Lismore from 11am. BYO lunch. Info Susan 6622 3953.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meet Sat, July 10 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Bring packed lunch. Fees are due now for next 12mths. Demo after meeting. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

History seminar

Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc Seminar Sat, July 10 from 9am-4pm at Ballina Players Theatre. $25 incl food. Talks on convicts, Irish immigrants & Victorian architecture. Bookings & info 6686 3257.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, July 10 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

X-service women

S/Land X-Service Women's luncheon Sat, July 10 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. All welcome. Info 6621 5297.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, June 12 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

PFLAG meet

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) meet Sat, July 10 at 76 Fig Tree Hill Drive, Lennox Head, from 2pm. Anyone experiencing difficulty around sexual orientation welcome. Info Robyn 6687 4726.

Charity concert

Charity Concert & High Tea Sun, July 11 at the A'ville Uniting Church Hall at 1.30pm for 2.30pm concert. Guessing comp, lucky door prizes etc. $10pp. Supports Prostate Cancer Support Group & Smith Family. Bookings 6681 3502 or 6628 3766.

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders Inc monthly Train Exhibition held Sun, July 11 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Road & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, from 10am-4pm. Layouts for adults & kids to run. $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville branch meeting Mon, July 12 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1pm. Please remember collection for still born & premmie babies. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.

Massages avail

Massage Therapist avail Mon, July 12 at Wardell Access Space from 12-5pm. Michelle practices remedial, relaxation & reiki. Bookings essential to 6683 4029.

NOWSA is here!

NOWSA Conference held Mon-Fri, July 12-16 at Southern Cross Uni. Festival atmosphere, discussions, films nights, markets, dance classes, art exhibitions, dinners & much more. Open to all women. Info Marie 6620 3044.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, June 13 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.

Twin Towns trip

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

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, July 13 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 11am. Followed by social get together. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

'War on terror' film

Talk by Palestinian activist Rihad Charida & screening of John Pilger's Breaking the Silence: Truth & Lies in the War on Terror on Tues, July 13 at the Tatts Hotel, Lismore from 6.30pm. $6/4. Proceeds to Green Left Weekly & Socialist Alliance. Info Tom 6622 2862.

Youth project

Come & find out about the YWCA Lismore Youth Enterprise Project, a short course for young people 15-18yrs, at a morn tea & info session Tues, July 13 at 33 Rous Rd, G'bah (behind Video Ezy) from 10am. Young people, parents & carers all welcome.

Lung support

Got breathing problems? Richmond River Lung Support meets Tues, July 13 at the Ballina Hospital Day Therapy room from 10am. Speaker: Bill Jones on how acupressure & reflexology can help. Info 6687 1998.

Arthritis meet

Monthly meeting of the Lismore Arthritis Branch held Tues, July 13 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Speaker: Branch manager & chairperson. All welcome. Info 6629 8221.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, July 13 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

CWA handicrafts

Lismore CWA Handicraft held every Tues in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park, from 9.30am. All welcome.

Talk on the Tarot

Talk on the Tarot & Qabala Wed, July 14 at the Inner Sanctvm from 6.30pm. Lyn will hold a discussion on the journey of the Tarot & its relationship to the Qabala. By donation, supper provided. Info Lyn 6622 7478.

Wardell childcare

Vacation care, for primary school aged children only, held at Wardell Access Space on Wed, July 14. BBQ lunch provided & bus avail from Cabbage Tree Island. Bookings essential to Lucy 6683 4867.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group run by Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr is held fortnightly on Wed mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm at the Uniting Church, Dibbs St, Lismore (behind Mine & Gary's Five Ways). Next group Wed, July 14. Info 6621 9800.

Trivia night

ALP Senator John Faulkner will be Quiz Master for a Trivia Night on Wed, July 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Form team of 8 or be placed in a team. $10pp from Dymocks Books. All welcome. Info Jenny 6625 2206.

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 8pm. Info 6628 7002.

Uniting fellowship

Wardell Uniting Adult Fellowship meets Wed, July 14 in the room at the rear of Wardell Uniting Church, Pimlico Rd, from 9.30am for morn tea. All welcome. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, July 14 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Creative writing

Fellowship of Australian Writers Far North Coast Regional Inc meets Wed, July 14 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Alison 6622 5439.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, July 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, July 14 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.

Labor meet

Local ALP Branch meets Wed, July 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.

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.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, July 15 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. All ex-RAAF & Allied Services welcome to meeting & lunch afterwards. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Probus meet

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, July 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Mr Leo McLean from Tryton Agri Business. Info Val 6621 6015.

Parents support

Compassionate Friends, a caring support group for parents whose child has died at any age, will have a sharing meeting on Thurs, July 15 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, Uralba St, Lismore, from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, July 15 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Dementia support

Carers of people with Dementia Support Group meets Thurs, July 15 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am. Another UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.