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.

Movie fundraiser

Lismore group of Australian Breastfeeding Assoc is holding a movie fundraiser (Bridget Jones Diary 2) on Nov 13 at Lismore Cinemas from 3.30pm. Tickets $12 at Caddies or from Jan on 6624 2097.

Day view Xmas

The Christmas luncheon of Lismore Day View Club will be held Nov 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. Apologies & bookings 6624 6571.

Timber exhibit

As Wood As It Gets: an exhibition in world timbers by Geoff Hannah's students is on show at Lismore Regional Museum, 165 Molesworth St, from Nov 3-17. Fine furniture items for sale, ready for Xmas. Info 6621 9993.

Pipe band concert

Lismore City Pipe Band inaugural St Andrews Celtic Concert held Nov 20 at St Andrew's Church, Lismore, from 7.30pm. $12 adults, $10 conc & kids under 12 free. Wonderful night of music. Bookings Mary 6625 1847.

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).

Meditation w/end

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr monthly Day of Mindfulness for Nov is a 2-day non-residential w/end with Patrick Kearney on Nov 20 & 21. Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Bookings essential to Christine 6689 7116.

Christian singles

Christian Singles meet Nov 27 at a Thai restaurant. Bookings by Nov 19 to Meryl 6624 8478 or Malcolm 6625 2851.

Euchre night

Tullera Hall's Euchre Night held Nov 27 at the hall from 7pm. $5pp. Please bring a supper plate to share & BYO drinks. Come & have fun while raising money for the hall! Bookings & info 6628 2488 or 6628 2060.

Big Scrub meet

Big Scrub Environment Ctr meets Dec 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Nominations for office bearers now open. Info Gray 0416 219 890.

Craft shop open

Casino Country Crafts is open from now until Dec 24 at Shop 2, Casino Ctr, Walker St. Open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm & Sat from 9am-12pm. Lots of crafts on sale, lay-by for Xmas avail. Proceeds to local charities. Info 6662 3132.

Carer support

The Commonwealth Carelink Ctr in A'ville has info on more than 600 aged & disability services on the Far North Coast. Callers can be transferred to over 60 centres nationwide. Call 1800 052 222 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Nov 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What do we understand by corporate abuse? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Twilight fun fair

Tregeagle Twilight Fun Fair held Fri, Nov 5 at Tregeagle Public School from 4.30pm. Craft, plant, book & trash & treasure stalls, kids games, giant raffle, face painting, yummy food, live entertainment & more! All welcome.

Retirees meet

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Nov 5 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Doug Sutherland on the history of the Australian rice industry. Invest group to follow. Info Ken 6687 7291.

Orchid society

Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Nov 5 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plant benching. Info 6624 2316.

War widows

Lismore Club of War Widows Guild of Australia meets Fri, Nov 5 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Technology info

Wilson Park Technology Conference held Sat, Nov 6 at Wilson Park Public School from 9am-4.30pm. Speaker: IT consultant Gerry Kennedy. Look at technologies currently avail for people with disabilities. Bookings & info 6621 7937.

Doco screening

Screening of documentary The End of Suburbia (exploding the American dream) held Sat, Nov 6 at Saraswati Studios, 131 Keen St, Lismore. Entry by donation. Proceeds to Climate Change Action Network. Info 6663 5224.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Nov 6 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door, supper & some great dancing. Entry $7 adults & $2 high school age. Info 6683 2430.

Trivia night

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

Harvest fair

4th annual Harvest Fair held Sat, Nov 6 at Emmanuel Anglican College, West Ballina, from 10am-4pm. Entertainment, stalls, craft displays, performances, art exhibit, magic show & fun for the whole family. Info 6681 5054.

Cafe Church

Cafe Church held Sat, Nov 6 at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, Lismore from 7pm. A safe place for people not familiar with the church scene. Developing a culture where the person is more important than the idea. Info 6621 5801.

Stamp fair

Lismore Philatelic Society presents Lismore's annual Stamp & Coin Fair on Sun, Nov 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9am-4pm. Stampede in for a bargain! All welcome.

Chorale performs

A'ville Chorale & Ensemble performs Sun, Nov 7 at Pearces Crk School from 3pm. Arvo tea & BBQ avail. Entry by gold coin. Bring a picnic rug to sit on. Wet weather alternative venue is Pearces Crk Hall.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & discussion on the 'Life of the Prophet Baha'u'llah' held Sun, Nov 7 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Wildlife training

WIRES NR (NSW Wildlife Info & Rescue Service) will hold its 3rd basic training days & sign up on Sun, Nov 7 & Sun, Nov 14 in Lismore. Help rescue & rehabilitate wildlife. Info Leonie 6662 8838 or Sue 6688 2001.

Wargaming

Lismore DoW, club to meet Sun, Nov 7 at 155a Keen St from 10.30am for Games Day. Warhammer 40K, Warhammer & LOR are the main games, but any wargaming periods or systems welcome. Info Malcolm 6622 0472.

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 CWA

CWA A'ville craft morning held Mon, Nov 8 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. Followed by branch meeting at 1pm. All welcome. Info 6681 3760.

Women's group

G'bah Women's Group meets Mon, Nov 8 at the G'bah Soccer Club, Reserve St, G'bah from 10am-1pm (lunch provided). Speaker: Chris Hawke with the Thanks Dad Photo Exhibition. All welcome. Info Michelle 6624 3930.

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.

U3A courses

Each term the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) runs courses in many interesting subjects, such as the 'understanding your motor car' course. Each Tues from 10am-12pm at the Lismore RSL Club. Info 6633 7002.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Nov 9 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 11am. Followed by social get together. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Nov 9 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Living in the Kimberleys with Jan Halpin & Stuart Montgomery. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Arthritis meet

Lismore Arthritis Branch meets Tues, Nov 9 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Speaker: community nurse Robyn Wells. All welcome. Info Ann 6629 8221.

Aglow Casino

Aglow Australia, Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, Nov 9 at the Senior Citizens Hall (behind ANZ bank) from 10am. Speaker: Cpt Lyn Cathcart. $5pp incl morn tea. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Lung support

Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Tues, Nov 9 at Ballina Hospital's day therapy room from 10am. Aim of the group is to provide knowledge so that we are in control of our disease as much as possible. Info Rona 6686 8741.

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.

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.

Labor meet

Local ALP Branch meets Wed, Nov 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.

Counsellor training

Lismore & District Financial Counselling Service is running a financial counselling training course in Feb, 2005. To attend people must complete a Counselling Skills Course in Lismore from Nov 17-19. Bookings by Wed, Nov 10 to 6622 2171.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Nov 10 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Creative writing

Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional Inc meets Wed, Nov 10 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. Election of office bearers. Members & guests invited to attend. Info Alison 6622 5439 or Val 6621 6015.

Christmas Hoy

Christmas Hoy held Wed, Nov 10 at the Band Hall, Brewster St, Lismore, from 9.30am. Morn tea avail. $3pp. Lucky door prize & raffle. Info Carolyne 6624 5899.

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

Blast 4 youth

New youth group Blast 4 Youth held Wed & Fri during school term from 3-5.15pm at the YWCA in G'bah. Computers, arts, craft, dance, music, video/pizza nights & even help with homework. Come & check it out! Info Lindie 6625 6602.

Word bandits

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed from 12pm & every Sun from 12pm at the Lismore Workers Club. For beginners or advanced. Lots of fun, new members welcome. Info Leah 6624 3216 or Svend 6663 1156.

Parenting class

Free Parenting Class presented by the Ballina Byron Family Ctr on Thurs, Nov 11 at the Wardell Access Space from 10am-12pm. Childcare avail. Bookings essential to Lucy 6683 4867 (Wed to Fri).

Lismore CWA

Lismore Branch of CWA meets Thurs, Nov 11 in the Rest Rooms, Spinks Park. Morn tea at 9am, meeting at 9.30am.