 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.
Coping with kids
Men's Resource Ctr is running an 8wk Parents & Anger Management w/shop to help parents cope better with angry children. Starts July 28 at 6.30pm. Weekly sessions in Lismore. Info 6622 6116.
Literary comp
Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional 17th anniversary Literary Comp is open. Short stories & poetry wanted. Cash prizes in all categories. Entries close July 31. Info Val 6621 6015.
Fashion parade
Lifeline Retro Fashion Parade held August 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Tickets $12/10, now on sale from Lifeline store in Magellan St & Southside Pharmacy.
Brisbane Show
Lismore Poultry Club bus trip to Brisbane Royal Show held Aug 7. Leave at 6.30am. $25pp for coach fare. Bookings & info 6621 5277.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held in Lismore on Aug 9-10, Aug 18-19 & Aug 21-22. In Ballina Aug 4-5 & in Mullum Aug 14-15. Bookings 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Jumble sale items
Lismore N'hood Ctr needs donated items for its Jumble Sale on August 21 at LNC, 76 Carrington St (old library site). Arrange collection or drop off on 6621 7397.
Phone counselling
Mensline telephone counsellors training course begins Aug 25. Learn important skills to use in your life & enjoy the pleasures of phone counselling. Info & registration pack 6622 1441.
Lismore rodeo
Lismore Turf Club will host the Lismore Bucking Thunder on Nov 20. Will feature Australia's most professional cowboys. Rodeo stock will be presented by Allan Morton & the famous Gill Bros.
Bill's team
Why not join a friendly group of volunteers? Bill suffered a serious head injury after a car accident 14yrs ago & needs help to assist him with exercises. Just 2hrs p/wk, fortnight or on an on-call basis. Info Sharon 6624 7512.
Volunteers wanted
Bus or car drivers in great demand; IT support tutors; casual gardener; info/reception work; literacy tutoring; Binya Butt distributors. These & many other positions avail. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.
Desexing help
Animal Rights & Rescue says the only way to stop the tragic killing of healthy pets in pounds & shelters is simple: desex your pet now! ARRG has a subsidised desexing program. Info on eligibility 6622 1881.
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. Full training provided. Info Kaye 6628 1944.
Internet for all
Richmond-Tweed Regional Library Bookmobile has a new satellite, providing fast & reliable broadband internet services to people in Nimbin, Dunoon, Clunes & Pearces Creek. Avail to all.
Volunteers needed
If you have a desire to help those in need & to assist others in an aged care environment, please consider becoming a volunteer with the Community Visitors Scheme in Lismore. Info Nora 6622 4433.
Birth education
Child Birth Education Ctr has pre & post natal yoga, natural childbirth education plus a midwife, hospital birth support services, masseurs, newborn aquatics etc. Avail now at 273 Lindendale Rd, Lismore. Info 6629 5155.
Free massage
Free massage for homeless people now avail. Healing massages with Laurie incl remedial, deep tissue, relaxation, laying healing hands. W/days from 9.30am above St George. Bookings 6622 6115.
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).
Helicopter housie
New Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Super Cash Housie every Fri at the Lismore City Bowling Club from 7.30pm. More cash to be won, unlimited call Jackpot, lucky door prizes, raffles & more! All welcome.
Over 50s enrolment
Lismore Over 50's Learning Centre term 3 enrolment day Fri, July 23, at the Guide Hall, Magellan St, Lismore from 9.30am. 9wk term starts July 28. Brochures avail. Info 6621 7790 or 6624 1847.
Satyananda Yoga
New term with variety of weekly classes/courses. Sat 9-10.30am dynamic and meditative with proceeds to Sivananda Math. Upstairs behind "The Space Massage" 131 Keen Street Lismore. Info 6621 2649
HSC study day
English Teachers' Assoc HSC Study Day held Sat, July 24 at Lismore High School from 9.30am-2.50pm. Experts will discuss HSC English texts. $20pp. Bookings & info 6621 2123 or 6621 3456.
Landcare workday
Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting Sat, July 24 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.
Tree planting
National Tree Day community planting Sun, July 25 at Angels Beach (south of the Overpass Bridge on the coast road) from 8.30am-12.30pm. Bring water & wear sensible shoes, hat etc. Info 6686 7560.
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.
National Tree Day
National Tree Day Celebrations Sun, July 25 at Gas Works Creek (cnr Ballina & Keen St, Lismore) from 9.30am. Food, entertainment etc. All welcome.
A'ville CWA
Come for a craft, chat & a cuppa with CWA A'ville on Mon, July 26 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.
RAAF meeting
RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, July 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club Bistro from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.
A'ville carers
A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, July 26 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Come for a chat & cuppa. Respite avail. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.
U3A talk
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, July 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Health promotion with Liz Patterson. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, July 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.
India info night
Free info night for "Journey along the Ganga" Yoga tour to India 2004-5.. Indian food available. July 28, 6.30pm. Info Kriyavidya 6621 2649
Suicide support
Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, July 28 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.
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. Just turn up! Info Connie 6621 5844.
Ruthven bowls
Indoor Bowls held Wed, July 28 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.
Toastmasters
Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, July 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.
Evening VIEW
Lismore Evening VIEW Club Xmas in July meeting Wed, July 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm. Speaker: Jenny Bell on how to make Xmas decorations. Apologies & guests to 6628 1242 or 6624 4140.
Word bandits
Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed from 12-4pm & every Thurs from 7-9pm at the Lismore Workers Club. For beginners or advanced players. Lots of fun, new members welcome. Info 6624 3216.
MS support
NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, July 28 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village (end of Cherry St) Ballina from 10am-12pm. Info on Home Modification Service etc. Info David 6628 5384.
Ballina Aglow
Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, July 29 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speakers will be conference attendees. Hear what God has for us. $6pp. Info June 6628 6097.
Square dancing
Come & have fun at Lismore's 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.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, July 29 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Carers have a say
Carers Info & Support Project (CISP) is developing education courses for carers of people with chronic illness; mental illness and frail aged. Call Gillian on 6621 7397 and have your say.
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