 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.
Chill out clinics
Chill Out Clinics begin Aug 13 to assist HSC students cope with the tension of exams & to help reduce stress on families. Learn how nutrition, herbal medicine, massage etc can help. Info & bookings 6621 9800.
Osteoporosis info
Free Better Bones seminar held Aug 18 at Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore from 6-8.30pm (refreshments provided). Latest info on osteoporosis info with speaker Dr Nicola Foster. Bookings 6620 2999.
Christian women
Christian Women Communicating International invite women to the annual retreat Aug 20-22 at Lennox Head. Great fellowship, inspiring speaker, pampering, loads of love & laughs. Register with Lesley 6625 2597.
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.
Quilt exhibition
G'bah Quilters Inc Quilt Exhibition held Thurs-Sat, Aug 26-28 at Lismore City Hall from 10am-4pm daily. Entry $4. Refreshments avail. All welcome.
Trivia night
Fundraising Trivia Night held Aug 28 at the Woodburn Evans Head RSL Club from 6pm. Prizes & games etc. Proceeds to Evans Head Hockey Club. $10pp. Bookings Kathy 6682 5853.
Charity golf day
Our Lady of Lourdes Infants Schools is holding a Charity Golf Day on Aug 29 at the Lismore Golf Club. Entry $25pp for 18 holes & BBQ lunch. Teams of 4 required. Lots of prizes! Info & bookings 6621 2255.
Spare material?
The Early Bird Advocacy Group is looking for flannelette or interlock material to make jackets for prem babies born at Lismore Base. Also looking for people to help with sewing or knitting. Info Leanne 6628 7111.
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.
Narcotics anon
Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280..
Art show
The Lismore Art Club's 44th annual exhibition held at the Lismore Workers Club from Thurs, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 8, from 10.30am-8.30pm. Closes at 3pm Sun. Free entry. Many works for sale.
Women & anger
W/shop ways & practice skills to identify, deal with & express one's own anger appropriately. Starts Fri, Aug 6 for 8wks. Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm at 17E Keen St, Lismore. Info & bookings leave message with Maria 6622 6116.
Have a ball!
Special Rainbow Ball held Fri, Aug 6 at the Italo Club, Nth Lismore, from 7.30pm. $5pp. Supper incl tea & coffee provided. Lots of lucky spots & live music. Dress theme: Bright on the night! Info Patsy 6625 1612.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 6 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What would it take to eliminate war? Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Orchid society
NR Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Aug 6 at the East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plant benching. Info 6624 2316.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Aug 6 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Election of executives & speaker Dr Eddie Loong. Investment group to follow. Like to hear from grandparents caring for grandkids. Info Ken 6687 7291.
War widows
Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, Aug 6 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Retro fashions
Fundraising Lifeline Retro Fashion Parade held Sat, Aug 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Non-stop visuals & musical items, retro-fashions, TAFE designs, tango & Celtic dance demos etc. Tickets $12/10. All welcome.
Koala care
Friends of the Koala Inc Orientation Morning Sat, Aug 7 at Southern Cross Uni Room Z181 from 10am-1pm. Learn about basic koala biology, food trees & diet, rescue techniques etc. Bookings & info Barb 6688 8165.
History society
Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc meets Sat, Aug 7 at the Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St, from 2pm. Topic: 'www. The Internet & You' with Frank Harvey & Leonie Oliver. Visitors welcome. Info Nola 6686 3257.
Ruthven dance
Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Aug 7 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, supper, raffles & lucky door. Come & enjoy a night of dancing. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.
Landcare workday
Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting Sat, Aug 7 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.
Electronics expo
Interested in radio, CB, computers or electronics? Come to the S/Land Amateur Radio Club Hamfest on Sun, Aug 8 at 412 Richmond Hill Rd, G'bah from 9am. Sale, purchase & exchange. Prizes to be won! Info David 1800 222 589.
Creative writing
FAW S/Land, creative writing group, meets Sun, Aug 8 at the A'ville RSL Sub-Branch Hall, 13 Bugden Ave, from 1.30pm. Emphasis on constructive mutual comment & member interaction. Info 6624 1933 or 6628 3753.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & slide show on the 'Baha'i Lotus Temple in India' held Sun, Aug 8 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Wildlife caring
NR Wildlife Carers next training seminar 'Go Batty: Introduction & Care of Bats' Sun, Aug 8. Meet at McLeans Ridges Hall, cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rd from 10am. $5pp incl morn tea. Bring own lunch. Bookings Desiree 6628 3005 or 0421 348 435.
Train exhibit
NR Model Railroaders monthly Train Exhibition Sun, Aug 8 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & 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, Aug 9 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1pm. Craft & cuppas from 9.30am-12pm. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.
Childbirth classes
5wk Childbirth Education Class starts Mon, Aug 9 at St Vincent's Hospital Conference Ctr from 6.30-9pm. Covers labour, coping techniques, pain relief, birthing & early parenting. Hospital tours incl. Bookings & info Carrie 6621 8768.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Mon & Tues, Aug 9-10 in Lismore. Also Aug 14-15 in Mullum, Aug 18-19 & Aug 21-22 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244.
Casino Aglow
Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, Aug 10 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.
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Aug 10 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 11am. Followed by social get together. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486.
U3A talk
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 10 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: 'New Zealand: disaster waiting to happen' with Don Kinsey. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Kids concert
Playgroup Assoc is holding a Jack & Molly concert, Caterpillars Clotheslines & Cubbyhouse Rainbows, on Tues, Aug 10 at the Presbyterian Church, Javis St, Clunes, from 11am. For ages 1 to preschool. Morn tea avail. Info Janet 6688 2085.
Lung support
Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Tues, Aug 10 at the Ballina Hospital's Day Therapy room from 10am. Speaker: Ian Hamilton on reverse ageing. Patients & carers welcome. Info Pauline 6687 1998.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Aug 10 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.
Arthritis branch
Lismore Arthritis Branch meets Tues, Aug 10 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Speaker: psychologist Dr Peter Chown. All welcome. Info Ann 6629 8221.
Ruthven bowls
Indoor Bowls held Wed, Aug 11 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.
Strong spirits
6wk group program to assist women to enhance their well being & strengthen their resilience to life's stresses, Keeping the Spirit Strong, starts Wed, Aug 11 from 10am-12pm. Info & bookings 6621 9800.
Labor meet
Local ALP Branch meets Wed, Aug 11 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.
Toastmasters
Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Aug 11 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Lee 6688 6444.
Suicide support
Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Aug 11 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.
Creative writing
Fellowship of Australian Writers Far North Coast Regional Inc meets Wed, Aug 11 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Alison 6622 5439..
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Aug 12 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Self-esteem group
6wk group program for women who want to build their self confidence & self acceptance, Self Esteem for Women, starts Thurs, Aug 12 from 10am-12.45pm. Info & bookings 6621 9800.
Linux group
G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, Aug 12 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.
Lismore CWA
Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, Aug 12 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am. All welcome.
Singers wanted
'Voices Together' reconciliation choir meets every Thurs at the Anglican Church Hall, Zadoc St, Lismore at 6.30pm for 7pm. Anyone who likes singing welcome. New members needed. Info 6624 1926.
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