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.

Volunteers wanted

Lismore PCYC urgently needs volunteers for office duties, club supervision, activity instructors & general maintenance. If you are over 18 & want to learn new skills & feel appreciated please join! Info Amanda 6621 6276.

Eisteddfod continues

Lismore Musical Festival Society Eisteddfod held at Lismore City Hall. Dance Sept 24-28, Troupes Day Sept 26, 30th Sept, Oct 1. 3 sessions. Info 6621 6015.

Golf anniversary

Kyogle Golf Club invited past & present members to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Oct 2 & 3. Gold competitions on both days & a special dinner on Sat night. Info 6632 1130.

First aid

St John Ambulance Workcover approved Senior First Aid Re-certification course held Oct 5, Also Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Oct 9-10. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Childbirth education

6wk Childbirth Education Class starts Oct 11 at St Vincent's Hospital from 6.30-9pm. Covers late pregnancy, labour, coping techniques, pain relief, birthing & early parenting. Hospital tours. Bookings essential to Carrie 6621 8768.

Work for women

TAFE's Lismore campus 9wk Work Opportunities for Women course starts Oct 13 (ends Dec 10). Held Wed, Thurs & Fri each week from 9am-3.30pm. Expression of interest must be completed by Oct 8. Info Lindy 6626 6460 or Kaylene 6626 6484.

Over 50s learning

Lismore Over 50's Learning Ctr Term 4 brochures now avail from Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847. Term 4 Enrolment Day Oct 15, Day 1 for classes Oct 20. Huge range of exciting classes! Join up now.

Where are you now?

Were you a Queen or Miss Showgirl of the A'ville Show? Do you have your sash? Looking for photos & info of past A'ville Showgirl winners for a display at the A'ville Show on Oct 29 & 30. Info Marguerite 6628 6053.

Epilepsy support

Epilepsy Australia is interested in facilitating a meeting of interested persons in the social & medical problems associated with epilepsy. Proposed for late Oct or Nov. Info Denise 0410 483 929.

Healthy opportunity

Volunteer at Organic Food Education Inc (Southern Cross Uni Plaza, Shop 9) & get discounts on organic food. Membership $6 for 6mths or $10 for 12mths. The more you work the higher the discount. Info Stephanie 6622 5343.

Orchid show

Casino & District Orchid Society annual Spring Orchid Show held Thurs & Fri, Sept 23-24 at the Casino Presbyterian Hall from 9am-5pm. Entry $1. Guessing comps, orchids, pot plant etc for sale & refreshments. Info 6663 3366.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Sept 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How much tolerance can a multicultural society tolerate? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Pot Luck Dinner

Fundraising Pot Luck Dinner for Sanctuary Northern Rivers held Fri, Sept 24 at the Ballina Parish Admin Ctr, cnr Cherry & Swift St, from 6pm. Entry by donation. Bring plate of finger food to share. Info Anne 6681 1048.

Street stall

United Hospitals Auxiliary (Casino Branch) will hold a street stall on Fri, Sept 24 in Walker St, Casino (outside ANZ bank) from 8.30am. Info 6662 2560.

Siddha yoga

Siddha Yoga Meditation every second Fri from 7-8.30pm. No charge. Info Liora 6624 4216.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & general meeting held Sat, Sept 25 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St, from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Gala garage sale

A'ville Uniting Church Bargain Basement, cnr Main St & Bugden Ave, is celebrating renovations to their op shop with a Gala Garage Sale on Sat, Sept 25 from 8am-12pm. Lots of bargains & brekkie. Info 6628 0542.

Teven run

Lismore & District Harriers 5km Run/Walk held Sat, Sept 25 at Teven. 3pm rego for 3.30pm start. All ages & abilities welcome. Info Tony 6682 4124 or Doug 6629 3281.

Giant sale

Northern Rivers Animal Services inside/outside giant sale held Sat, Sept 25 at 17 Bridge St, North Lismore from 9am. Come along, grab a bargain & support this volunteer group. Info 6681 1860.

Family day

Lismore Council is holding a Family Day on Sat, Sept 25 at Wade Park, East Lismore, from 2pm. Guided bike rides, face painting, story telling, jumping castle & more! Also free car safety checks for parents (bookings 6625 0567). All welcome for a fun day.

PFLAG meet

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) meets Sat, Sept 25 at 2pm. If you or your family are experiencing difficulties around sexual orientation please join us. Info Richard or Robyn 6687 4726.

125th anniversary

G'bah Public School invited former staff, students & their families to celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sat, Sept 25 at the school from 11am-4pm. BBQ, displays, games, choirs & band, vintage car display & more! Info 6624 1444.

Relay for Life

The Cancer Council's Relay For Life Fun Tennis Day held Sun, Sept 26 at East Lismore Tennis Courts. Bookings & info Don 6629 5353 or John 6625 2865.

Real women

Real Women, a forum of women inspiring women, held Sun, Sept 26 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6-8.30pm. Come & share your story: poems & songs welcome too! Entry by donation. Info Jo 6688 2442.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters invite descendants & friends of people who came to Australia in the First Fleet to their meeting on Sun, Sept 26 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. BBQ avail for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650.

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.

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.

A'ville carers

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, Sept 27 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.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville Craft Morning held Mon, Sept 27 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Come along for a chat & cuppa. 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.

Euchre nights

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

Social tennis

Social Tennis held every Tues at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 7pm. All ages & abilities welcome. Info Richard 6624 2311.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Sept 28 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

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.

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.

Community 4 Kids

YWCA Community 4 Kids program is a free playgroup for G'bah. Playgroups run Tues from 10am-12pm & Fri from 2-3pm. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, young mums/dads, aunties & uncles welcome. Info Liz 6625 6603.

Kindy fun classes

Kindy Fun Classes for 3-5yr-olds held every Wed at the PCYC, cnr Orion & Dawson Sts, from 9.30am-10.30am. Qualified instructor, aims to enhance gross motor skills. Classes $4. Info Leanne 6621 6276.

Buddhism for all

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 are every Wed in A'ville at 8pm. Info 6628 7002.

Attn all Shirleys

First meeting of the Shirley Club held Wed, Sept 29 at the Ballina Bowling Club, Cherry St. Info Shirley 6625 1256.

Archery

Beginners Archery 'Juniors Only' course starts Wed, Sept 29. Junior Development Team Mon 4-6pm. Club social shoot Sat 8.30am-11.30am. Great Eastland Archers in Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

City run

Lismore & District Harriers City Run/Walk held Wed, Sept 29. Meet on the corner of Dawson & Uralba Sts. 5.15pm rego for 5.30pm start. Info Tony 6682 4124 or Doug 6629 3281.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Sept 29 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

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.

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.

A'ville playgroup

A'ville Playgroup meets Wed, Thurs & Fri from 9.30-11.30am. Safe, fun environment for kids 0-5yrs. Lots of toys & games. Come & meet new friends for you & your kids. Dads always welcome. Info Cilla 6628 0679.

Diabetes meet

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Thurs, Sept 30 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. General business. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.