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.

Singles meet

Northern Rivers Over 30s Single's Social Club is having a dinner in Lismore this week. We would love to have you join us. Info Anne 6628 1479 or Pauline 6680 1489.

Pipe band concert

Lismore City Pipe Band 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 & dancing. Info 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.

Computer course

Basic IT Enabling Skills (BITES) is for people 45yrs + who want to learn IT. W'bar TAFE is running a free BITES introductory computer course from Dec 7-16. Bookings (by Nov 26) & info Fran 6620 4241.

Fire rage

Rosebank Fire Rage held Nov 27 at Repentance Crk Hall from 8pm til late. Rosebank Fire Brigade fundraiser. $15 on the door, $10 in advance. Tickets avail at Rosebank General Store or through Eric 6688 2217.

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.

TV research

People who are or have been involved with community television stations are needed for a PhD research project by Sylvester Caraway. Info Sylvester.Caraway@student.griffith.edu.au.

Voluntary treasurer

CASPA is looking for someone with a sound background in accounting or financial management to be part of a team that cares for young people in our community. Must commit to 1 meeting per month. Info Denise 6621 5446.

Narcotics anon

Narcotics Anonymous: meeting times & hotline 6680 7280.

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.

Learn French

Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Lessons 6624 2024 (Marie) or other enquiries 6625 1439 (Danielle).

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.

Siddha yoga

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

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Nov 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How can we be proud of our advancing years? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, Nov 12 in the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Organic getaway

Organic Weekend Getaway held Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14. Join us at The Permaforest Trust for a w/end of organic gardening, permaculture, good folks & great fun. $15pp incl food & accommodation. Bookings essential to 6689 7579.

Movie fundraiser

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

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators w/shop to make Xmas cakes for Meals on Wheels held Sat, Nov 13 at the Sth Lismore Primary School from 9.30am. Members make & supply a 1/2lb mixture in a 10" square tin & have top only iced. Bring Xmas decorations & workbox to complete cakes. Info 6686 2777.

Jazz concert

Jazz on the Plateau with the Caxton Street Jazz Band held Sat, Nov 13 at the A'ville Leisure & Entertainment Ctr from 7.30pm. $25 incl supper. Pre-sold tickets only. Proceeds to local charities. Bookings Janette 6628 3614.

School open day

Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education Open Day held Sat, Nov 13 at 279 Lillian Rock Rd, Lillian Rock from 10am-3pm. Music, food, crafts, activities, stalls & classroom displays. Come & celebrate with us!

Super sale

Super Saturday Sale held Sat, Nov 13 at Clunes Hall from 7am. Proceeds to internal painting of the hall.

Film screening

16mm Film Society screening of 'Gabbeh' (G) held Sat, Nov 13 at Hanging Rock Hall, Cawongla, from 7pm. Gabbeh is the story of an Iranian woman carpet weaver. Also short doco. Info Mimi 6633 7015.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, Nov 13 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

Lismore rodeo

Lismore Turf Club will host Australia's best cowboys & stock at the Lismore Bucking Thunder Rodeo on Sat, Nov 13 at 6pm. Info 6621 3176.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, Nov 13 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. Fresh faces wanted to assist in regeneration of riverbank. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Pap test reminder

Reminder that pap tests are avail at Lismore Family Planning Service on Sat mornings & all day Mon & Thurs. Contraception, breast exams, STD testing, menopause support & more. Appointments 6620 7660.

NASHOs meet

NR Sub-Branch of the National Servicemens Association general meeting held Sun, Nov 14 at the Mullumbimby RSL Club from 10.30am. All ex-national servicemen & partners welcome. Info Len 6684 2124 or Denis 6633 5157.

Wildlife training

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

Red Cross meet

Lismore Red Cross Branch meets Mon, Nov 15 at Red Cross House, 132 Keen St, Lismore, from 2.30pm. Welcome extended to all members & interested people. Info Peggy 6624 1400.

Diabetes meet

Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch meets Mon, Nov 15 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Annual Xmas Dinner held Dec 3 at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 6pm. $12pp. Info 6625 1225.

Xmas shop open

Anglican Parish Xmas Shop will open from Mon, Nov 15 to Nov 27 at 79 Magellan St (next to the Commonwealth Bank). Open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-12pm. Beautiful handmade Xmas gifts galore!

Tae Kwon Do

Rhee Tae Kwon Do, the Korean martial art, held Mon & Wed at G'bah & W'bar public schools from 6.30-7.30pm. Great fun & fitness for the whole family.

Ballina carers

Ballina/Byron Carer Support Group meets Tues, Nov 16 at Crowley Village Admin Ctr, Cherry St, Ballina, from 10am-12pm. All welcome for a chat & a cuppa. Respite avail. Info 1800 059 059.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Nov 16 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Mind Your Language with Cy Steedman. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Day view Xmas

The Christmas luncheon of Lismore Day View Club will be held on Tues, Nov 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. Apologies to 6624 6571.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre Night held Tues, Nov 16 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. $3 to play. Please provide plate for supper. Info 6683 2158 or 6683 2128.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Nov 16 (3rd Tues every month) at the Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, Nov 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Karate for all

Come & learn Yoseikan-Ryu Karate in a family atmosphere. No contracts, small fee. Held every Tues & Thurs at 46 Newbridge St, Sth Lismore. Juniors 5.30pm, seniors 6.30pm. Info Di 6621 7039.

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.

Carers forum

Families/Carers of people who have sustained a brain injury are invited to a carers information forum on Wed, Nov 17 at Invercauld House, G'bah, from 9am-3.30pm. Lunch provided. Bookings essential to 6620 2111.

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, until Wed, Nov 17. Fine furniture items for sale, ready for Xmas. Info 6621 9993.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, Nov 17 (3rd Wed of each month) at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am.

ABC Friends

Friends of the ABC meet Wed, Nov 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8853.

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. Dads always welcome. Info Cilla 6628 0679.

Dementia support

A support group for carers of people with memory loss & associated symptoms meet Thurs, Nov 18 (3rd Thurs of every month) at 10am. A UnitingCare Caroona Service. Info Margaret or Christine 6624 6711 or 6624 2140.

Film fundraiser

Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr presents a screening of 'Osama' (the first entirely Afghan film made since the fall of the Taliban) on Thurs, Nov 18 at Lismore Cinemas from 6pm. Tickets $12 from Caddies or The Echo office.

Probus club

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, Nov 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Rudi Mier (Sports Science, SCU). Info Val 6621 6015.

Reconciliation

Lismore People for Reconciliation meet Thurs, Nov 18 at the hall at the rear of the Anglican Church, Zadoc St, Lismore, from 5-6.30pm. All welcome. Info Rob 6625 1485.

Parent support

Compassionate Friends, a caring support group for parents whose child has died at any age, will have a sharing meeting on Thurs, Nov 18 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, Uralba St, Lismore, from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

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.