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.

Dog wash-a-thon

Dirty Dog Wash-A-Thon, Oct 31 at the Ballina Council Dog Shelter from 8am-1pm. Hydro bath, flee rinse, ear clean etc for $10. Proceeds to care for unwanted animals. Info 6624 1801.

Yamba trip

Richmond River Historical Society is holding a bus trip to Yamba on Oct 31. Bus leaves Lismore Regional Museum, 165 Molesworth St, at 10am & returns 4pm. $25pp incl lunch. Bookings & info 6621 9993.

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.

Trivia night

CASPA Trivia Night, Nov 6 at Bexhill Community Hall from 5pm. Loads of prizes, music, games, supper etc. $5pp. Kids welcome. Proceeds to Children's Xmas Appeal. Bookings 6621 5446.

Technology info

Wilson Park Technology Conference Nov 6 at Wilson Park Public School from 9am-4.30pm. Look at technologies currently avail for people with disabilities. Bookings 6621 7937.

Sunnylands reunion

Sunnylands, a home in W'bar run by the UPA organisation, is having a reunion for former residents & staff on Nov 20 before it is demolished. Info Jeff 6628 1255 (graham.hercus@upa.com.au).

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Oct 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Why doesn't right always triumph over evil? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

School fete

Casino Public School annual School Fete held Fri, Oct 22 in the school grounds, Walker St, Casino, from 11.30am-3pm. Amusement rides, face painting, variety of stalls, chocolate wheel & lots more! All welcome.

Aikido Kokikai

A gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony in motion. Kids 8-12yrs Fri 4.30-5.30pm & teens 13-16yrs Wed 4.30-5.30pm. Adult class 5.30-7.30pm Wed & Fri. All at Lismore PCYC. Info 6621 6276.

Cadet inspection

TS Lismore Navy Cadets inspection for the Best Navy Cadet Unit in Australia national titles this Sat, Oct 23 at the Cadet Unit, Endeavour Close, Ballina at 8.45am for 9am start. Morn tea to follow.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & general meeting held Sat, Oct 23 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St, from 9.30am. Fresh faces always welcomed. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Dermatology info

Australian Dermatology Nurses Assoc education day held Sat, Oct 23 at Ballina Beach Resort. Learn about skin assessment, optimising skin function & managing stasis eczema. Info Jan 6682 5145.

Bible talk

Dr Tas Walker, co-editor for Creation Magazine, will talk Sat, Oct 23 at the Lismore Seventh-day Adventist Church, 44 Uralba St, Lismore. Creation: a Key to the Gospel at 11am & Dinosaurs & the Bible at 2pm. Info 6624 1212.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Oct 23-24 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 1300 367 428.

Movie fundraiser

Red Cross movie fundraiser (Shall We Dance starring Richard Gere, JLo & Susan Sarandon) held Sun, Oct 24 at Lismore Cinemas at 4.30pm. Tickets $12 from Red Cross office, 130 Keen St, Lismore (6622 3244).

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.

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.

Become a director

The North Coast Community Housing Company is seeking nominations from people interested in joining the Board of Directors. Noms close Mon, Oct 25. Info Dave 6621 8886.

Xmas craft w/shop

Blue & White Auxiliary Xmas Craft W/shop held Mon, Oct 25 at the Workers Hts Bowling Club from 10am. $12 incl morn tea, lunch & craft kit. Proceeds to Palliative Care. RSVP to 6624 4342 or 6621 6368.

Lucky Draw

St Andrews Nursing Home Auxiliary Monster Lucky Draw held Mon, Oct 25 at the Ballina Bowling Club. $10pp. Proceeds for nursing home upgrades. Info Jill 6628 6024 or Ali 6686 4785.

Self-esteem course

Men's Resource Ctr 8wk w/shop aimed at raising the self-esteem of unemployed men starts Mon, Oct 25 at 10am. Variety of skills to increase awareness & contentment. Sessions held weekly. Info 6622 6116.

A'ville carers

A'ville Carers Support Group meets Mon, Oct 25 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.

RAAF meet

RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Oct 25 at the G'bah RSL Bistro at 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

Wardell playgroup

Playgroup held Mon, Oct 25 at Wardell Community Access Space from 10am-12pm. $2 per family. Please bring a piece of fruit & a drink. Info Lucy 6683 4867 Wed to Fri.

Xmas shop

CASPA/North Coast Children's Home Xmas Shop open Mon-Fri, Oct 25-29, from 9am-5pm daily at Lismore Shopping Square. Handmade Xmas novelties, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cakes, biscuits, marmalades & chutneys.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Oct 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Community Connections with Chris Hawke. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Morning melodies

Morning Melodies held Tues, Oct 26 at the Casino Golf Club from 10.30am. Country music, bush ballads & gospel by Anita Ree. Lucky door prize & raffles. $5pp. Chinese smorgasbord lunch to follow for $7pp.

Euchre nights

Euchre every Tues at the Lismore RSL Club from 6.30-9pm. Also meet one Sunday every month. Looking for more players. $3 to play.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Oct 26 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

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.

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.

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, aunties & uncles welcome. Info Liz 6625 6603.

Toy library

Lismore Toy Library is a community toy lending service. Open Tues & Sat 9.30-11.30am during school term at the G'bah Community Ctr. Toys for kids 0-12yrs. Volunteers always welcome. Info 6689 5329.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Oct 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Evening VIEW Club

Lismore Evening VIEW Club meets Wed, Oct 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30 for 7pm. Members mementos evening. Apologies & guests to 6628 1242 or Linda 6624 4140.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Oct 27 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Pub spirituality

An evening with Irish songwriter Dermot Dorgan 'Poverty, Prayer & Privatisation' (spirituality in an age of economic rationalism) held Wed, Oct 27 at Paddy McGinty's Pub, River St, Ballina from 7.30pm. All welcome.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, Oct 27 at the Activity Centre, Crowley Village (end of Cherry Street) Ballina from 10am-12pm. Info on the Home Modification Service and the Program of Appliances for Disabled People. Info 6687 7315 or 6628 5384.

Kindy fun classes

Kindy Fun Classes for 3-5yr-olds every Wed at Lismore PCYC, 9.30am-10.30am. Qualified instructor, aims to enhance gross motor skills. Classes $4. Info Leanne 6621 6276.

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy & Post-natal Group 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. Info 6621 4003.

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.

Blast 4 youth

New youth group Blast 4 Youth held Wed & Fri from 3-5.15pm at the YWCA in G'bah. Computers, arts, craft, dance, music, video/pizza nights & even help with homework. No cost. Info Lindie 6625 6602.

Word bandits

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed & Sun from 12pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Info Leah 6624 3216 or Svend 6663 1156.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters helps improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities. Next meet Thurs, Oct 28 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7.15pm. Guests welcome. Info Geoff 6628 5859.

Parenting class

Free Parenting Class presented by the Ballina Byron Family Ctr on Thurs, Oct 28 at the Wardell Access Space from 10am-12pm. Childcare avail. Bookings essential to Lucy 6683 4867 (Wed to Fri).

Communicating

8wk course Communicating & Relating for Men & Women starts Thurs, Oct 28 in Lismore at 6.30pm. Aims to teach lifelong skills that can lead to more fulfilling personal relationships. Info 6622 6116.

Sexual abuse help

Men's Resource Ctr 10wk course to help men who have been sexually abused starts Thurs, Oct 28 in Lismore at 2pm. Provide a confidential & respectful environment for men to work through the effects of past sexual abuse. Info 6622 6116.

Church op-shop

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop is open Thurs, Oct 28 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 ponies

Nimbin Pony Club fundraising day, Sun, Oct 31, 2-6pm, at Wadeville Woolies, Link Road. Vego food, raffles, bring Halloween pumpkin or dress up to win (gold coin entry). No BYO, but bring a chair.

Parenting group

Six week parenting course, by Family Support Network, from Nov 2 to Dec 7 every Tues, 10am-noon. Book by Oct 22 on 6621 2489. Childcare available.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Ballina next women's meet next Thurs, Oct 28, 10am, at Ballina RSL Club. Guest speaker Jenny Handley of Wollongbar. Women invited to fellowship and hear God's plan. Cost $6. Info June on 6628 6097.

Counselling course

Financial counselling training course, run by Lismore Financial Counselling Service, will run in Lismore, Feb 05. Free, but applications close Nov 10. Counselling skills course runs Nov 17-19. Details on 6622 2171.

Baha'i Faith

Devotional gathering and discussion on the Life of the Prophet the BAB, Forerunner of Baha'u'llah, Sun, October 23, from 3 to 5pm. 179 Ballina Road, G'bah. Info. 6624 1926