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.

Pre-school spots

Richmond Hill Community Pre-School has a few vacancies avail for this year & is accepting enrolments for 2005. Info Lyn 6625 2191.

Women & anger

W/shop ways & practice skills to identify, deal with & express one's own anger appropriately. Starts Aug 6 for 8wks. Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm at 17E Keen St, Lismore. Info & bookings leave message with Maria 6622 6116.

Koala care

Friends of the Koala Inc Orientation Morning Aug 7 at SCU from 10am-1pm. Learn about basic koala biology, food trees & diet, rescue techniques etc & how to get join FOK. Bookings & info Barb 6688 8165.

Electronics expo

Interested in radio, CB, computers or electronics? Come to the S/Land Amateur Radio Club Hamfest on Aug 8 at 412 Richmond Hill Rd, G'bah from 9am. Bookings & info David 1800 222 589.

Casino fiesta

Casino Show Society Ladies Auxiliary's Fun & Food Fiesta held Aug 19 at St Mark's Hall in Casino from 12pm. Food, prizes, giveaways, magician, bring & buy stall & more! Bookings 6662 2292 or 6662 1179.

Cancer program

An 8wk program for people living with cancer & a 4wk program for people living with advanced cancer held in Lismore from Aug 19. For people with cancer & support person/carer. Register with Sue 6620 2562.

Craft trip

Casino Show Society have organised a coach trip to the A'ville Craft Exhibition on Aug 28. Coach leaves Casino PO at 9am. $10pp. Bookings Martin 6662 1179 or Verla 6662 2292.

Kids care

Lismore Outside School Hours Care Ctr open to kids 5-12yrs. Quality after school care, nutritious food & fun activities. Child Care Benefit rebate avail. Open daily 3.10-6.15pm. Bookings & info Tarlai 0427 458 178.

TAFE vacancies

Few places left in W'bar TAFE's Tertiary Preparation class this semester. Gain the skills & knowledge needed to study successfully at Uni. Supportive atmosphere, extra tuition avail. Info Angie or Julia 6620 4200.

Archery

Beginner's archery for all ages. New course starts early Aug. Club shoot every Sat 8.30-11.30am. Great Eastland Archers in Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Finding Boylson

Michael Stitt is seeking anyone who may have known 404623 Flight Lieutenant (pilot) William Wrixon Boylson DFC & Bar RAAF reported killed in action in June 1944. Info to lutebach@yahoo.com.

Volunteers wanted

Gardener; assistant activity workers with elderly; reception/info workers at N'hood Ctr; interviewers. These & many other positions avail now. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

Language tutors

Interested in becoming a volunteer adult English language/literacy tutor? TAFE has a short free training course to train people. Course takes 30hrs over 10wks in Lismore. Info & applications Sandra 6626 6485.

Ninjutsu classes

A life giving martial art that teaches realistic & effective street self-defence & body movement (taijutsu). A blend of traditional Samurai & Ninjutsu schools incl unarmed, sword, knife & staff. Info James 0415 860 597.

Writing to heal

A free, on-line 8wk TAFE course will be piloted on the North Coast this Aug. Based on research that indicates certain kinds of writing can assist people to heal themselves emotionally & physically. Info 6645 9001.

Gay & lesbian input

Council is seeking input into the Social Plan from the gay & lesbian community in Lismore. Consultation Thurs, July 29 (tonight) at the Council Chambers, Oliver Ave, from 5-7pm. RSVP & info Shauna 6625 0458.

Morning tea

Wardell Access Space usual monthly community morning tea held Fri, July 30 from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Brian Lewis from U3A. Come meet old friends & make new ones. Info Lucy 6683 4867.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, July 30 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Is greed a good survival strategy? For whom? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Palestine benefit

Evening of solidarity with the people of Palestine Fri, July 30 at the Lotus Café from 7pm. Palestinian performers & speakers, doco screening, Arabic food & music etc. All welcome. Proceeds to Women for Palestine.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, July 30 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Literary comp

Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional 17th anniversary Literary Comp inviting entries. Short stories & poetry wanted. Cash prizes in all categories. Entries close Sat, July 31. Info Val 6621 6015.

Navy cadets

TS Lismore Australian Navy Cadets meet Sat, July 31 at the Cadet Unit, Endeavour Close, Ballina at 2pm. Parents, friends & interested people welcome.

Wildlife caring

NR Wildlife Carers invites everyone interested in caring for native Australian mammals to our training course Caring for Orphaned Mammals Sat, July 31 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9am-4pm. Bookings & info 6628 3005.

Free treatments

Open Day held Sat, July 31 at Rosebank Corner from10am-3pm. Treatment specials all day incl facials, massage, tarot readings, iridology readings, foot baths, free herbal tea & health advice. Info 6688 2402.

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.

Horse b'day

Riding for the Disabled Assoc NSW Ballina & District Ctr Pageant & Celebration of the Horses B'day & the Centre's silver anniversary Sun, Aug 1 at the Mitchell Ctr, Nth Teven Rd, from 1-3pm. Info Kerry 6687 8266.

Carers support

Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, Aug 2 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Aug 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Three X Way Subject?. Viewpoint: Presentation of Lismore Photo Rally. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, Aug 2 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Riding for the Disabled. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Ballina RAAF

Ballina RAAF Auxiliary meets Mon, Aug 2 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Followed by lunch, at own cost, to which husbands, partners & friends are welcome. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

ASCA meet

ASCA, Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse, meet every Mon at 17E Keen St (Community Connections) from 6-8pm. Men & women welcome. Confidential. Info Betty 6662 3976 or Susan 6662 7014.

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.

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). For18yrs+. Gold coin. Info Judi 6624 3966.

Army recruitment

216 Army Cadet Unit Lismore for 12.5-18 yr olds. Learn first aid, bush craft, confidence, leadership qualities etc. Recruit Info & Demo night Mon, Aug 2 at Byron Barracks, Military Rd, Lismore from 7pm. Info 6622 8158 (Mon nights only).

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, Aug 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Country mums club

Child, husband & partner free night for mums Tues, Aug 3 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Each month different theme (this month Chinese) & everyone brings plate to share. Entry $2. Info 6663 1377.

Sleep disorders

FNC Sleep Disorders Support Group meets Tues, Aug 3 in the St Vincent's Hospital board room from 11am. Supporting people with sleep apnea who are on a machine. All welcome. Info 6662 1929.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 3 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Substance abuse with Gerry Williams. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Aug 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

Casino melodies

Morning Melodies held Tues, Aug 3 at the Casino Golf Club from 10.30am. Live music, raffles, lucky door prizes etc. $5pp, followed by Chinese smorgasbord for an extra $7pp. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid Re-certification course held Tues, Aug 3. Also Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Aug 7-8. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

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 UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group meets Wed, Aug 4 at the Uniting Church, Dibbs St, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Now have Prenatal Yoga with Christina Peebles. Facilitated by midwife. Info 6621 9800.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Aug 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Red Cross

Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, Aug 4 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. All welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats meet Wed, Aug 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info 6624 3731.

Yoga meditation

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

Grief support

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

New times!

Diamond Way Buddhism offers a new alternative for modern people interested in timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings in a fresh & open style. Meditations on Wed in A'ville, now at 8pm. Info 6628 7002.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Aug 4-5 in Ballina. Also Aug 9-10 in Lismore, Aug 14-15 in Mullum, Aug 18-19 & Aug 21-22 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244.

Day view lunch

A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting Aug 9 at W'bar Tavern from 10.30am. Small club looking for ladies to expand membership. If you want to meet new friends come along! Bookings by Thurs, Aug 5 to 6628 3566 or 6628 1640.

Jung society

Byron CG Jung Society movie screening of Sandplay with Dora Kalff (the founder of Sandplay Therapy) on Thurs, Aug 5 at the Byron Community Ctr from 7pm. Also talk on how this therapy relates to CG Jung & Sigmund Freud.