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.

Narcotics anon

Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.

Charity raffle

NR Animal Services are running a raffle at Farmer Charlies in Conway St, Lismore, on Thurs, Fri & Sat, July 15-17. Prize is $100 fruit & vegie tray. Proceeds to help unwanted animals.

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.

Country dance

Monthly dance held Fri, July 16 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall from 7.30pm. 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.

Organic getaway

Organic Weekend Getaways held Fri-Sun, July 16-18 about 1hr from Byron. Join The Permaforest Trust for organic gardening, permaculture, good folks & fun. $15 per day incl food & accom. Bookings essential 6689 7579.

RSL Sub-Branch

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch monthly meeting held Sat, July 17 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. Meeting followed by guest speaker & sausage sizzle. Info or apologies 6621 3851.

Tea party time

Lismore Theatre Company's fundraising Victorian Afternoon Tea held Sat, July 17 at Rochdale Theatre in G'bah from 3.30-5.30pm. $10pp. Oscar Wilde & Edgar Allan Poe readings & musical items. Info 6625 2203.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, July 17 (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.

Gospel concert

Lismore Revival Fellowship's free Gospel Concert held Sat, July 17 in Spinks Park from 10am & at the Fellowship Hall (101a Rous Rd) from 7pm. Free supper to follow. All welcome.

Country music

Country music held Sat, July 17 at Coraki Hotel from 11am-3pm. BBQ lunch, raffles, cake stall, handicraft & entertainment. Proceeds to Mid-Richmond Retirement Village & St Michael's Hostel Casino.

Country luncheon

Hot Luncheon held Sat, July 17 at Rock Valley Hall from 12pm. 3 course lunch incl homemade soup & plum pudding. $15pp ($10 conc). Scrap book display by Stamp Crazy & lucky door prize. Info 6629 3290 or 6629 3242.

Legacy concert

Lismore Legacy Ladies Auxiliary presents Merrymakers' Concert on July 24 at St Andrew3's Church from 12.30pm. Arvo tea, tombola, lucky door etc. $10pp. RSVP by Sat, July 17 to 6624 3955.

Be mindful

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly Day of Mindfulness on Sat, July 17 will be led by John Allan. Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Info Christine 6689 7116.

Garage sale

NR Wildlife Carers annual Monster Garage Sale held Sat & Sun, July 17-18 at the Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St, Lismore from 8.30am-4pm. Clothes, toys, kitchenware, plants, books etc. Info 0500 882 626.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, July 17-18. Also SFA Re-certification course on Aug 3. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Botanic gardens

Friends of the Lismore Botanic Gardens work day Sun, July 18 on site from 9am til lunch. Planting & maintenance. Followed by free BBQ for members. BYO drinks. Info & directions Pat 6629 1435.

Poultry auction

Casino Poultry Club Auction held Sun, July 18 at the Casino Showgrounds. Viewing from 8.30am, auction from 10am. Wide variety of breeds for sale. Info Eric 6663 3374.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters meet Sun, July 18 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30am. BBQ for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650. Could the lady from Casino who made an enquiry phone again as contacts were taken incorrectly.

NASHOs

NR Sub Branch of the National Servicemen's Assoc meets Sun, July 18 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10.30am. All former Nasho's & partners welcome. Info Gordon 6621 3520 or Len 6684 2124.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, July 18 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Speaker: James Riley on 'The Riley family & A'ville'. Info Jane 6628 3925.

Prostate support

NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, July 19 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 9.30am for 10am meeting. Speaker: Simon Clough on meditation. All members & guests welcome. Info Graham 6681 3502.

Buddhism talks

Well travelled visiting teacher Stewart Jarvis will do talks & meditation on tantra & the paths of spiritual development next Mon & Tues, July 19-20 at the NR Ctr at 8pm. Info 6628 7002.

Day VIEW Club

Lismore Day VIEW Club meets Tues, July 20 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for morn tea & 11am meeting. Info Mavis 6687 8209.

Curry lunch

Blue & White Auxiliary Curry Lunch July 23 at Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club at 11.30am. $12pp. Raffle, tombolas, lucky door etc. Proceeds to Palliative Care. Bookings by Tues, July 20 to 6624 4342 or 6621 6368.

Casino melodies

Morning Melodies held Tues, July 20 at Casino Golf Club from 10.30am. Country music, raffles, lucky door prize etc. $5pp. Chinese smorgasbord to follow for $7pp. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel.

Outreach course

Lismore TAFE free 15wk outreach course for mature unemployed workers starts Aug 12 in school hours. Info Session at Lismore campus Tues, July 20 in Room A110 from 10am. Bookings & info 6626 6445.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, July 20 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, July 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Intelligence Testing with Eric Davison. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Trivia night

ABC Trivia Quiz Night held July 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Quiz questions will focus on all aspects of the ABC. Entry $10/5. Fabulous prizes! RSVP by Tues, July 20 to Doug 6624 8853.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre Night held Tues, July 20 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm sharp. $3 to play. Please provide a plate for supper. Info 6683 2158.

Ballina carers

Ballina Carers Support Group meets Tues, July 20 at the Admin Ctr, Crowley Village, Ballina, from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come along for a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, July 21 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Hoy morning

Play Hoy Wed, July 21 in the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am. Also a super Trading Table. Info Doris 6683 4081.

Red Cross meet

Wardell Red Cross meeting, deferred from the 1st Wed, will be held Wed, July 21 from 9am instead of 9.30am. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Free education

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

Mah-jongg group

Lismore Mah-jongg Group has a few places vacant for people wishing to play or learn Mah-jongg. Group meets every Wed at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.45am-2pm. Info Connie 6621 5844.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, July 21 (3rd Wed of the month) at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am.

Over 50s learning

3rd term enrolments for courses at the Nimbin 50+ Learning Ctr held Wed & Thurs, July 21-22 at 81 Cullen St, Nimbin from 10am-2pm. Info 6689 1477.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, July 22 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Church op-shop

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, July 22 at the church hall from 8.30am-2.30pm. Home cooking, produce & many crafts for sale. Come in, browse & have a cuppa & a chat. All welcome.

Grief support

Men's Resource Ctr new program, Grief & Loss for Men, starts Tues, July 20 in Lismore. 8wk course for men who have experienced any sort of loss incl end of a r'ship, death of a loved on etc. Info 6622 6116.