 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.
Garden party
St Andrew's Garden Party Sept 11 at Fay & Allan Costello's house, 547 Ballina Rd, G'bah from 1.30pm. Music, craft & plant sales, prizes for best 'garden party' hat & funniest hat. Bookings 6621 3200.
Aglow Casino
Aglow Australia, Casino Fellowship, meets Sept 14 at the Senior Citizens Centre (behind ANZ bank) from 10am. Speaker: National president Mrs Joan Morton. $10pp incl food. Bookings 6663 7186.
Jewish Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services & events organised by Rainbow Kehilah, the Northern Rivers Jewish community, will be held from Sept 15-25. Info Susi 6685 4440.
Orchid show
Woodburn Orchid Society annual Spring Show held Sept 17, 18 & 19 at Woodburn Memorial Hall. Bookings & info 6645 2974.
Wills day
Australian Red Cross & Trenches Solicitors will hold a Wills Day on Sept 21 at the Red Cross Office, 130 Keen St, Lismore. $50 for singles, $80 for couples. Proceeds to Red Cross. Bookings 6622 3244.
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.
Bill's team
Why not join a friendly group of volunteers? Bill suffered a serious head injury after a car accident 14yrs ago & needs help to assist with exercises. Just 2hrs p/wk, fortnight or on an on-call basis. Info Sharon 6624 7512.
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. Training provided. Info Kaye 6628 1944.
Archery
Beginner's Archery for all ages: new course starts early Sept. Junior Development Team Mon 4-6pm. Club social shoot Sat 8.30-11.30am. Great Eastland Archers in Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.
Birth education
Child Birth Education Ctr has pre & post natal yoga, natural childbirth education plus a midwife, hospital birth support services, masseurs, newborn aquatics etc. Avail at 273 Lindendale Rd, Lismore. Info 6629 5155.
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.
Spinners club
Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, Sept 3 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.
Siddha yoga
Siddha Yoga Meditation every second Fri from 7-8.30pm. No charge. Fri, Sept 3 at Quaker's Hall, cnr Dibbs St & Wyrallah Rd. Info Liora 6624 4216.
U3A forum
U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Sept 3 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Rail vs road transport: how do they compare? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Orchid society
Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Sept 3 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plant benching. Info 6624 2316.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Sept 3 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Guest speakers from 7 sponsors. Optional luncheon (bookings 6625 1586). Info Ken 6687 7291.
War widows
Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, Sept 3 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Singles club
NR Over 30's Singles Social Club dinner at Lennox Head on Fri, Sept 3 & at New Brighton on Sept 11. Great atmosphere & people. Would love to see you there. Info Pauline 6680 1489 or Anne 6628 1479.
Garage sale
A'ville Plateau Historical Society garage sale held Sat, Sept 4 at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville from 8am-1pm. Buy a bargain & support Crawford House renovations. Info Jane 6628 3925.
Café Church
Come along Sat, Sept 4 to the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, Lismore from 7pm. The Uniting Church is trying a new way of doing church for those unfamiliar with the church scene. Info 6621 5801.
Ruthven dance
Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Sept 4 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, raffles, lucky door & yummy supper. Great night of dancing. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.
Garage sale
Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr huge garage sale Sat, Sept 4 at 317 Keen St, Lismore from 8am-4pm. Toys, clothes, books, plants, bric-a-brac, electrical items & heaps more. Come along & find a bargain!
Manifold b'day
Manifold Public School is celebrating their 75th anniversary on Sat, Sept 4 at the school, Kyogle Rd, Bentley from 9am. Painting auction, kids rides, novelty races, show bags, comps & more. Info 6663 5220.
History society
Richmond-Tweed Family History Society Inc meets Sat, Sept 4 at Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St, from 2pm. Speaker: Marlene Lester from Richmond River Historical Society.
First aid
St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Sept 4-5. Also Senior First Aid Re-certification course held Sept 14. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.
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 Sun, Sept 5. Application forms from 6624 1583 or 6662 2104.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & presentation on a 'Journey to the Baha'i World Centre in Israel' held Sun, Sept 5 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Harvest festival
Pearce's Crk Public Hall Inc Harvest Festival Service held Sun, Sept 5 from 9am (conducted by the Salvation Army). Hot tea & sale of gifts held Mon, Sept 6 from 6.30pm. All proceeds to the hall.
Welding course
Pre-apprenticeship course in Metal Fabrication & Welding starts Mon, 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 Mon, Sept 6 at Clifford Oval, G'bah from 7pm. Register with Janelle 6624 6852.
Carers support
Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, Sept 6 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Sept 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: 'Abandoned'. Viewpoint: black & white photography with Steve Blanch. Info Marie 6621 6187.
Hoi afternoon
Pimlico Ladies Charitable Org Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, Sept 6 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). Charity: Challenge Inc. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.
A'ville CWA
Craft, chat & a cuppa with CWA A'ville held Mon, Sept 6 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. All welcome. Info 6683 4493.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Mon & Tues, Sept 6 & 7 in Lismore. Also Sept 11-12 in Ballina, Sept 15-16 & 25-26 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Vipassana sits
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.
Country mums club
Child, husband & partner free night for mums Tues, Sept 7 at Clovass Community Ctr from 7pm. Each month different theme (this month Italian) & everyone brings plate to share. Entry $2. Info 6663 1377.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Sept 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome! Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.
Arts & crafts
Ballina Arts & Craft Inc meets Tues, Sept 7 at Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. BACCI will also have a street stall at Wharehouse, River St, Ballina on Sept 10. Proceeds towards community gallery. Info 6686 6480.
U3A talk
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Sept 7 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: 'Depression' with representatives from Lifeline. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
P.A.S.S meet
Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meet Tues, Sept 7 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. We will have open discussion & many handouts from previous seminars/meetings. Info Susan 6622 3953.
Toastmasters
Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, Sept 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Labor meet
Local ALP Branch meets Wed, Sept 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.
Ruthven bowls
Indoor Bowls held Wed, Sept 8 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.
Toastmasters
Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Sept 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.
Buddhism for all
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 at 8pm. Info 6628 7002.
Creative writing
Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional Inc meets Wed, Sept 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Alison 6622 5439.
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.
Vipassana course
NR Vipassana is holding a 10-day meditation course from Wed, Sept 8 to19 in East Ballina. Non-sectarian, funded by voluntary donations. Bookings & info 6680 3203 or www.rasmi.dhamma.org/nrv.
JPs meet
NSW Justices Assoc Limited NR Support Group meets Thurs, Sept 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Speaker: Principal of James Fuggle Solicitors & Barristers, James Fuggle. Info Brian 6624 8499.
Day view lunch
A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting Sept 13 at W'bar Tavern from 10.30am. Small club looking for ladies to expand membership. Bookings by Thurs, Sept 9 to Bev 6628 3566 or Jill 6628 1640.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Sept 9 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Lismore CWA
Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, Sept 9 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am. All welcome.
Air rifle club
Lismore Air Rifle Club shoots Thurs from 7pm & Sat from 9am at the Lismore RSL Club. Great prizes, lots of fun, all welcome! Info Luke 6629 0352 or 0428 297 534.
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