 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.
Beyondblue info
Lifeline NR Beyondblue info session Aug 27 at the A'ville Uniting Church from 6-10pm. Meal served for $8. Beyondblue aims to raise awareness in the community about depression. Register on 6628 0222 or 6628 0522.
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.
Narcotics anon
Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.
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).
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 at C'wealth Bank. Proceeds for community gallery. Info Denise 6686 6480.
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.
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.
Tai Chi basics
Tai Chi Basics... one step at a time. Every Fri at the Lismore Workers Golf Club from 9.15-10.15am. A beginners guide to help you take control of you health & lifestyle. Info Chris 6624 8851.
Country dance
Monthly Dance Fri, Aug 20 at Sth Gundurimba Hall from 7.30pm. Old time, modern & new vogue dances, door prize, giveaways, raffles & yummy supper. $5 adults, $2 high school & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: To what extent are we controlled by myths? Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Christian women
Christian Women Communicating International invite women to the annual retreat Fri-Sun, Aug 20-22 at Lennox Head. Great fellowship, inspiring speaker, pampering, loads of love & laughs. Register with Lesley 6625 2597.
Huge jumble sale
Lismore N'hood Ctr Jumble Sale & Sausage Sizzle held Sat, August 21 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr, 76 Carrington St (old library site) near City Hall from 9am-2pm. Heaps of great bargains! Info 6621 7397.
Country music
Country Music at the Coraki Hotel Garden on Sat, Aug 21 from 11am. BBQ lunch avail, crafts & homecooking. An entertaining few hours for all ages. Hosted by Lyn Manning. Proceeds to local hostels.
Art tutorials
Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Aug 21 (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.
Landcare group
Wilsons River Landcare Group tour of sites for Herb Festival held Sat, Aug 21 from 9.30am. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.
Mindfulness day
Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly 'Day of Mindfulness' held Sat, Aug 21 & will be led by Malcolm Huxter. Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Info Christine 6689 7116.
RSL Sub-Branch
City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch monthly meeting held Sat, Aug 21 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. Members are encouraged to attend. Info or apologies 6621 3851.
MND support
Motor Neurone Disease Assoc NR Support Group meets Sat, Aug 21 at the S/Land House With No Steps, A'ville from 11am. People living with MND, carers, families & friends welcome. Info Helen 6621 4018.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Aug 21-22 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Garage sale
Repentance Crk Hall community garage sale fundraiser held Sat & Sun, Aug 21-22 from 9am. Rosebank Rural Fire Brigade will provide BBQ, tea, coffee, cakes & drinks. All stall fees to hall. Info 6688 2169.
A'ville CWA
Come for a craft, chat & a cuppa with CWA A'ville on Mon, Aug 23 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. All welcome. Info 6683 4493.
RAAF meeting
RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Aug 23 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, Aug 23 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Please come along for a chat & cuppa. Respite avail. All welcome. Info 1800 059 059.
Moore films
Screenings of Michael Moore's Roger & Me: Kyogle Mon, Aug 23, 7pm, Uniting Church Hall (opp Council Chambers). Casino Tues, Aug 24, 7pm, Oaks Community Centre. Lismore Wed, Aug 25, 5.30pm, Campus Central Auditorium, SCU. Info 6622 2862.
Toastmasters
Join Ballina Toastmasters on Tues, Aug 24 at Ballina RSL from 7.15pm. Watch Toastmasters in action grappling with Table Topics & delivering speeches with confidence. You also can do this! Info George 6681 3003.
Weekly Vipassana
Vipassana Meditation. Group sits for old students every Tues at Z-169 on campus, off Rifle Range Rd from 5.30pm. Info Mark 6688 2085.
U3A talk
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Plant genetics with Prof Robert Henry. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Aug 24 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.
Suicide support
Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Aug 25 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give each other support. Info 6620 2492.
Pregnancy support
Pregnancy & Post-natal Group runs every Wed at the Uniting Church Hall, Dibbs St. Prenatal yoga 9.30-11am & post-natal yoga incl babies 11am-12.15pm. Run by Women's Health Ctr. Info 6621 9800.
Phone counselling
Mensline telephone counsellors training course begins Wed, Aug 25. Learn important skills to use in your life & enjoy the pleasures of phone counselling. Info & registration pack 6622 1441.
Toastmasters
Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Aug 25 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.
Learn Buddhism
Diamond Way Buddhism offers a new alternative for modern people interested in the timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings in a fresh & open style. Meditations on Wed in A'ville at 8pm. Info 6628 7002.
Evening VIEW
Lismore Evening VIEW Club meets Wed, Aug 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Beth Trevan on breast cancer. Apologies & guests to Pam 6624 1412 or 6624 4140.
MS support
NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, Aug 25 at the Crowley Village Activity Ctr, end of Cherry St, Ballina from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Physiotherapist Maree Bowers on Bowen Therapy. Info David 6628 5384.
Ruthven bowls
Indoor Bowls held Wed, Aug 25 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.
Sth Lismore housie
Housie played every Wed in the Catholic Parish Hall, Rhodes St, Sth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Cash prizes, 3 jackpots, raffles & fun for all. All welcome. Info 6621 4003.
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.
Aikido classes
Aikido Kokikai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony in motion. Classes held every Wed & Fri at the PCYC (cnr Dawson & Orion Sts, Lismore) from 5.30-7.30pm. Info 6621 6276.
Ballina Aglow
Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, Aug 26 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Pastor Annaliese Halvorsen. Hear what God has for us. $6pp. Info June 6628 6097.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Aug 26 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Church op-shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, Aug 26 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.
Nimbin youth
Nimbin Youth Club re-vamp meeting held Thurs, Aug 26 at the Community Ctr (next to fire station) from 5pm. 'The future is in our hands'. Come along & help make a difference. Info Maire 6689 1936.
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.
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