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.

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.

Spirituality retreat

5-day retreat exploring engaged spirituality (with Deep Ecology, meditation, yoga, forest hikes, vegan food, music & fun) held Aug 27-31 at Mullum. Proceeds to environmental projects. Bookings & info 6684 5279.

Craft trip

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

Craft fair

A'ville W'bar Quota Club annual Craft Fair held Sat & Sun, Aug 28-29, at the A'ville Leisure & Entertainment Ctr. Craft demos, displays & w/shops, teddy bear auction, Kids Activity Tent & more. Bookings Diana 6628 3834.

Botanic gardens

Work Day Aug 29 on site from 8.30am-12pm. Planting & maintenance. New members welcome. Directions & bookings Pat 6629 1435.

Vipassana course

NR Vipassana is holding a 10-day meditation course from Sept 8-19 in East Ballina. Non-sectarian & funded solely by voluntary donations. Bookings & info 6680 3203 or www. rasmi.dhamma.org/nrv.

School anniversary

G'bah Public School invites former staff, students & parents to celebrate the 125th anniversary on Sept 25. Photos & memorabilia wanted for the day. Volunteers also needed. Info Leon 6624 1444.

Volunteers needed

Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels need volunteers to deliver meals to the frail aged & young people with disabilities. Minimum of 2hrs per month. Fuel costs reimbursed, very rewarding. Info Lee 6620 6150.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, Aug 13 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Chill out clinics

Chill Out Clinics begin Fri, Aug 13 to assist HSC students cope with exams & to help reduce stress on families. Learn how nutrition, herbal medicine, massage etc can help. Info & bookings 6621 9800.

Nimbin youth

Nimbin Youth Club revamp meeting Fri, Aug 13 at the Community Ctr Youth Club (next to fire station) from 6pm. 'The future is in out hands'. Info Maire 6689 1936.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 13 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How should it concern us if there is life on other planets? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Parkinsons support

NR Parkinson Support Group meets Fri, Aug 13 at Ballina Hospital from 10am. Supports Parkinson's patients & partners with social contact & info. Guest speakers & time for questions & discussion. RSVP to Gerri 6628 8278.

Rural youth

Casino Rural Youth meets Fri, Aug 13. Disco with Friday 13th theme to follow. Bring plate of 'spooky' food to share & dress for Black Friday. All welcome. Info Danielle 6661 7929.

Yoga's the way

Start your day the yoga way! Refreshing & dynamic yoga class every Sat 9-10.30am at Saraswati Studios, 131 Keen St, Lismore (upstairs). $10, proceeds to Sivananda Math. Just rock up. Info 6621 2649.

Preschool open

East Lismore Community Preschool Open Day Sat, Aug 14 from 10am-2pm for enrolments for 2005. Preschool offers extended hours of 8am-5pm. Come & see the preschool & join in the fun. Info 6621 6692.

X-service women

S/Land X-Service Women's meeting Sat, Aug 14 at the Lismore RSL Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info 6621 5297.

Crazy carnival

W'bar P&C Assoc is holding a Crazy Carnival on Sat, Aug 14 in the school grounds, Simpson Ave, W'bar from 10am. Gate prize (holiday for 2 people!), rides for kids, stalls, entertainment etc. All welcome.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, Aug 14 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

Croquet fun

Men & women invited to play Gold Croquet on Aug 14, 21 & 28 at the Croquet Court, S/Land Way, Kyogle, from 9-11am. Flat soled shoes. (Alternative days & games by arrangement). Info Del 6632 1293.

Buddhism course

Buddhism Diamond Way NR hosts Buddhist teacher Bernard Lindner for a course on 'Freedom & Joy in Tibetan Buddhism' Sat & Sun, Aug 14-15, in A'ville. 10am-1pm & 3-6pm both days. $15 per session. Info 6628 7002.

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 Allan 6625 1829.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, Aug 15 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Speaker: Mr John Hoffman on 'Gem stones of the Plateau'. Info Jane 6628 3925.

Siddhartha day

Siddhartha Schools Children's Days - fun monthly program for children based on Buddhist principles. This month with kids yoga, meditation, games & art in Lismore on Sun, Aug 15. Info Ari 6621 2193.

Tree planting

Australian Plants Society & Friends of the Rainforest Botanical Gardens monster grand finale planting Sun, Aug 15. Meet at the big shed at the Wyrallah Rd Waste Depot at 9.30am. Bring boots, trowel, hat, morn tea & lunch. Info 6629 1435.

Uki bazaar

Buttery Bazaar markets Sun, Aug 15 at Uki. Celebrating landcare. Holding a comp to design an A3 poster on the theme 'Caring for the Land'. Winner receives $25 market voucher. Info Lindy 6679 9125,

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Aug 14-15, in Mullum. Also SFA on Aug 18-19 & Aug 21-22 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

CWA b'day

CWA A'ville Branch Birthday Lunch held Mon, Aug 16 at S/Land House at 11.30am for 12pm luncheon. Transport avail on 6683 4493.

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.

Prostate support

NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, Aug 16 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 9.30am for 10am. Members of the public invited (meetings held 3rd Mon every month). Info Graham 6681 3502.

Diabetes meeting

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, Aug 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9am. Speaker: Detective Sergeant Michael Hogan. Info 6624 4058.

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.

Coraki hospital

Campbell Hospital Coraki Auxiliary Centenary Luncheon & Book Launch held Aug 24 at the Coraki Conference Ctr from 11.30am. $15pp incl 3-course meal, lucky door, raffle etc. RSVP by Tues, Aug 17 to 6683 2019.

Seed market

Special seed-focussed Rainbow Region Organic Market Tues, Aug 17 at Lismore Showground from 8-11am. Free stalls avail for those who wish to promote a sustainable product or service. Info 6621 4182.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: St John Ambulance with Alf Smith. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Ballina carers

Ballina/Byron Carers Support Group meets Tues, Aug 17 at the Crowley Retirement Village Admin Ctr, Ballina, from 10am-12pm. Respite avail. Come along for a chat & cuppa. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.

Seed info night

Tweed Richmond Organic Producers Organisation free seed info night held Tues, Aug 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm. Hear from seed experts. Free organic food & wine.

Pink parents

Info session for same sex parents with children 0-5yrs held Tues, Aug 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am-1pm. Some assistance with childcare costs avail. Lunch provided. RSVP by Aug 16 to 6622 1555.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre night held Tues, Aug 17 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. $3 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2158.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Aug 17 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Day View Club

Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, Aug 17 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am. A trading table in conjunction with good 2nd hand clothing will be accepted on the day. Apologies to 6624 6571.

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.

Chinese exercise

Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung & Wushu held Tues & Thurs from 6-8pm at Southern Cross Uni, Room Z181 Rifle Range Rd. Traditional training. Teacher with over 30yrs experience. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Osteoporosis info

Free Better Bones seminar Wed, Aug 18 at Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore from 6-8.30pm (refreshments provided). Latest info on osteoporosis with speaker Dr Nicola Foster. Bookings 6620 2999.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, Aug 18 (3rd Wed of the month) at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group meets Wed, Aug 18 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 9.30am-12.30pm. Now have Prenatal Yoga with Christina Peebles 9.30-11am. Facilitated by midwife. Info 6621 9800.

Siddha yoga

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

Dementia support

Carers of people with Dementia Support Group meets Thurs, Aug 19 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am. Another UnitingCare Caroona service. Info 6624 2140 or 6624 6711.

Casino fiesta

Casino Show Society Ladies Auxiliary's Fun & Food Fiesta held Thurs, 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.

Badminton games

Badminton played every Thurs at Southern Cross Uni Sports Hall from 7-9pm. Rackets provided. Info Raewyn 6624 7244.

Probus meet

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, Aug 19 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Mrs Beth Trevan on women of Pakistan. 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, Aug 19 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, Uralba St, Lismore, from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Carers group

Lismore & District Carers Group meets Thurs, Aug 19 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore (parking at rear) from 10am-12pm. Morning tea provided. Very friendly group. Info Lorna 6683 1623.

Cancer program

An 8wk program for people living with cancer & a 4wk program for people living with advanced cancer held in Lismore from Thurs, Aug 19. Register with Sue 6620 2562.

Arts & craft

Ballina Arts & Crafts Ctr Inc is having a display at A'ville Plaza on Thurs & Fri, Aug 19-20 from 9am daily. Wheelbarrow of goodies for raffle in front of C'wealth Bank. Proceeds for community gallery. Info Denise 6686 6480.