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.

Scholarship time

It's now time to apply for the CWA FNC group scholarships. Open to students in primary, secondary, tertiary & special schools. Entries close Sept 5. Application forms at local schools or from 6624 1583 or 6662 2104.

Welding course

Pre-apprenticeship course in Metal Fabrication & Welding starts Sept 6 (ends Dec 18) at W'bar TAFE. 3 days p/wk Tues, Wed & Thurs from 8am-4.30pm. Info 6620 4440 or 6620 4269.

Dog obedience

Lismore & District Kennel Club's next dog obedience training beginners class starts Sept 6 at Clifford Oval, G'bah from 7pm. Register with Janelle 6624 6852.

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.

Garage sale items

Donations appreciated for the Catholic Church annual Monster Garage Sale on Sept 11 at Woodburn Memorial Hall from 8am-2pm. Info Stan 6682 5966 or Darryl 6682 2363.

Flower show

Pimlico Flower Show held Sept 11 at Pimlico Hall from 2pm. Entry $3. Stalls with homemade foods. Speaker: Merv Lindsay on native plants. Proceeds to hall. Info & bookings Gwenda 6683 4354.

Join the pet expo

Looking for people interested in having a stall or participating in the Riding for the Disabled Ballina & District Ctr Animal & Pet Expo on Sept 19. Info Kerry 6687 8266.

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.

Singles club

NR Over 30s Singles Social Club runs outings 3 w/ends out of 4. We have been running for 8yrs & have a 3-monthly program that we forward so you can pick what to come to. Info Pauline 6680 1489.

Healthy opportunity

Volunteer at Organic Food Education Inc (Southern Cross Uni Plaza, Shop 9) & get discounts on organic food. Membership $6 for 6mths & $10 for a year. The more you work the higher the discount. Info Stephanie 6622 5343.

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.

Quilt exhibition

G'bah Quilters Inc Quilt Exhibition held Thurs-Sat, Aug 26-28 at Lismore City Hall from 10am-4pm daily. Fabrics, threads, jewellery etc. Entry $4. Refreshments avail. All welcome.

Beyondblue info

Lifeline NR Beyondblue info session Fri, Aug 27 at the A'ville Uniting Church from 6-10pm. Meal served for $8. Beyondblue aims to raise awareness about depression. Register on 6628 0222 or 6628 0522.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner Fri, Aug 27 at Caddies Café from 6pm. Speaker: Master farrier Helen Slater on running her own farrier practice in a male dominated field. Info Judith 6625 1348.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Are we being sold down the river on Free Trade? All welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Organic getaway

Organic Weekend Getaway Fri-Sun, Aug 27-29 near Byron. Join the Permaforest Trust for a w/end of organic gardening, permaculture, good folk & great fun. $15 incl food & accommodation. Bookings essential to 6689 7579.

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.

Polio support

NR Post Polio Support Group meets Sat, Aug 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30-3pm. Speaker: Energy conservation gardening for you. Info Rosalie 6622 0307 or Fay 6687 5852.

Craft trip

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

Trivia night

Fundraising Trivia Night held Sat, 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.

Hospital b'day

Campbell Hospital Coraki 100-year celebrations. BBQ lunch at hospital Sat, Aug 28 from 12pm & dinner dance that evening at Coraki Golf Club. BBQ brekkie at hospital Sun, Aug 29 from 9-11am. Info 6683 2019.

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.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid courses held Sat & Sun, Aug 28-29 & Wed & Thurs, Sept 1-2. Also Senior First Aid Re-certification course held Sept 14. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Botanic gardens

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

Play Group toy sale

A'ville Play Group Garage Sale held Sun, Aug 29 from 8am-12pm. Toys, books, furniture & other assorted items. Come & support our community playgroup. Behind Kolinda Gallery, Bruxner H'way, A'ville.

Charity golf day

Our Lady of Lourdes Infants Schools is holding a Charity Golf Day Sun, Aug 29 at Lismore Golf Club. Entry $25pp for 18 holes & BBQ lunch. Teams of 4. Lots of prizes! Info & bookings 6621 2255.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indoor Bowls

Clunes Hall Committee Indoor Bowls Day held Mon, Aug 30 at Clunes Hall from 9.30am for morning tea. Lunch provided. Donation $5. All welcome. Info 6629 1274.

Retirees luncheon

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meet Sept 3 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am-2.30pm. Guest speakers from seven sponsors. For optional luncheon bookings essential by Mon, Aug 30 to 6625 1586.

CWA A'ville

Come for a craft, chat & cuppa with CWA A'ville on Mon, Aug 30 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. Info 6683 4493.

Acupuncture for all

Nimbin Ear Acupuncture Recovery offers ear acupuncture for stress, drug & alcohol dependency, depression & anxiety. Mon, Wed & Sat 10-11am at Birth & Beyond, Nimbin. By donation. Info Caitlyn 6688 6191.

Young Aussies

Foundation for Young Australians is seeking people 16-25yrs to join state & territory committees responsible for identifying key issues affecting young people today. Applications close Tues, Aug 31. Info www.youngaustralians.org.

Euchre nights

Euchre played every Tues at the Lismore RSL Club from 6.30-9pm. A very social, friendly game. Looking for more players! $3 to play. All welcome.

Casino melodies

Morning Melodies held Tues, Aug 31 at the Casino Golf Club from 10.30am. Featured artists Reg Poole performing a mix of country songs, singalong songs & humour. Proceeds to local hostels.

Beyondblue

Free info session addressing issues related to depression held Tues, Aug 31 at Lismore N'hood Ctr, 76 Carrington St, Lismore from 9.30am-12.30pm. All welcome. Info 6621 7397.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 31 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Public education with Greg Cloak. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

GROW group

GROW groups inspire personal growth & challenges people to be the best they can be. GROW Group meets Tues in Lismore from 10.30am & 7.30pm. Also groups in 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.

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.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Sept 1 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Sept 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Election of office bearers. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Sept 1 at Heritage Park, Lismore from 10.30am. Wet weather venue Fay Seiffert's home. Bring picnic lunch & chair. New members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

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.

Prem baby support

Early Bird Advocacy, premature birth support group for parents, meets Wed, Sept 1 at the St Vincent's Hospital old convent building from 9.30-11am. Interesting guest speakers. Info Leanne 6628 7111 or Suzie 6628 6766.

Siddha yoga

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

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, Sept 2 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

CG Jung Society

Maria Mackinson, Jungian analyst, will speak on the Sacred Symbol of the Pig as represented in fairytales & mythology on Thurs, Sept 2 at the Byron Bay Community Ctr from 7pm. Info 6685 7225.

Refugee support

Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs, Sept 2 at the downstairs meeting room in Lismore Public Library, cnr Magellan & Keen Sts, from 5.30pm. Info Lynda 6688 8198.