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.

A reminder to contributors:

To ensure accuracy, ALL notices for 2005 must be re-submitted, even if details remain the same. Fax and email details are below or phone me direct on 6622 2888 to discuss. Thanks everyone - Terra.

CASPA raffle

Results of the CASPA Trivia Night TV Raffle drawn Nov 6 are: 1st P&D Robinson, 2nd K Klem & 3rd D Arthur. Bag raffle: J Hodgetts. Congratulations to winners & thank you to all who attended.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner held Nov 26 at Caddies from 6pm. Speaker: Judith Light on poetry & social activism. Bookings & info 6625 1348.

Christian singles

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

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.

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.

Cawongla fair

Cawongla Pre-School & Community Centre Fair held Nov 27 at the Cawongla Pre-School from 11am-4pm. Jumping castle, break dancing demo, scarecrow making, face painting, fun auction, food & craft stalls. Info & stall bookings 6633 7167.

Bush poetry

Bush Poets Show with Gibb Todd, Ray Essery, Shirley Friend & Don Lloyd held Nov 28 at the Mullum Ex-Services Club from 2pm. Proceeds to speech & hearing projects. Tickets $15. Bookings 6684 2583.

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.

Handel's Messiah

Choruses sung by the 40-voiced A'ville Chorale & Instrumental Ensemble, grand piano & organ on Dec 4 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 44 Uralba St, Lismore, from 11am. Free entry.

Xmas morn tea

Casino Branch of the United Hospitals Auxiliary is holding an Xmas Morning Tea on Dec 10 at St Mark's Anglican Hall from 10am. Lucky door prizes, raffle, entertainment & more. $5pp. Bookings 6662 7238 or 6662 2560.

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, lay-by for Xmas avail. Proceeds to local charities. Info 6662 3132.

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.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, Nov 19 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring lunch & have a great time. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Nov 19 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How is creativity stifled by dictionary definitions? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Country dance

Monthly Dance held Fri, Nov 19 at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dance, giveaways, raffle & great supper. $7 adults, $2 high school age & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.

Pipe band concert

Lismore City Pipe Band St Andrews Celtic Concert held Sat, 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 Sat, Nov 20 before it is demolished. Info Jeff 6628 1255 (graham.hercus@upa.com.au).

Book launch

Book launch of 'Ballina & District Pioneers: From the Earliest to 1900' by Hazel Holmes launched Sat, Nov 20 at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville from 2pm. For a posted copy phone 6686 2805.

X-service women

S/Land X-Service Women's meeting held Sat, Nov 20 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. Info 6621 5297.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Nov 20 (every 3rd Sat) at Wilson's Park School, East Lismore, from 9am-3pm. All art lovers made very welcome. Info 6625 1871 or 6625 1032.

RSL Sub-Branch

The City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, Nov 20 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. All members are encouraged to attend. Info & apologies 6621 3851.

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 Sat & Sun, Nov 20-21. Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Bookings essential to Christine 6689 7116.

Writing w/shop

NR Writers' Ctr creative writing w/shop held Sat & Sun, Nov 20-21 at the Byron Bay Beach Resort from 9.30am-4pm each day. $100 for non-members, $80 for members. Bookings & info 6685 5115.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society invites people to hear guest speaker Esme Smith talk about the History of Maranoa on Sun, Nov 21 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. All welcome.

Pet open day

Animal Rights & Rescue Open Day held Sun, Nov 21 at 210 Keen St, Lismore (next to Centrelink) from 10am-4pm. Trying to find loving homes for cats, kittens, puppies & dogs. Info 6622 1881 or visit www. animalrights.org.au.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters invites descendants of friends of people who came to Australia in the First Fleet to meet on Sun, Nov 21 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. BBQ avail for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650.

Uki bazaar

Uki Buttery Bazaar celebrates Summer Madness on Sun, Nov 21. Wear a silly hat & win $15 to spend at the markets. Music, madness, mayhem, plants, crafts, great food & coffee. Info 6679 5399.

Church for all

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets each Sun at the Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, G'bah from 10am. We are a thriving young church with modern praise & worship, kids church, a youth group & more. 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.

RAAF meeting

Lismore Branch of the RAAF Association & the Ladies Auxiliary meet Mon, Nov 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro from 11am, followed by Xmas luncheon. Info John 6621 2933.

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 talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Nov 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian People with Marcelle Townsend. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

A'ville ratepayers

A'ville Ratepayers Assoc meets Tues, Nov 23 at the A'ville Leisure & Entertainment Ctr from 7.30pm. Topics: Bypass, Urban Water, Main Street, Police, C-Riding Committee etc. Info Jan 6628 0111.

Xmas party

Northern Rivers District Veteran Bowlers Assoc Xmas Party held Tues, Nov 23 at the Kyogle Bowling Club. Nominations by 9.15am. In case of cancellation due to wet weather listen to 2NR or 2LM after 7am.

Toastmasters

Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters Club meets Tues, Nov 23 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Visitors assured of an enthusiastic welcome. Info Margaret 6681 5392.

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.

Toy library

Lismore Toy Library is a toy lending service open Tues & Sat at G'bah Community Ctr from 9.30am-11.30am. Xmas Party held Dec 4 with Santa, face painting & fun! Bring a plate, the family & a Santa pressie for your kids. Info 6689 5329.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Nov 24 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.

Toastmasters

Improve public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly environment with S/Land Toastmasters. Next meet Wed, Nov 24 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Guests welcome. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Evening VIEW

The Christmas meeting of Lismore Evening VIEW Club will be held on Wed, Nov 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30 for 7pm. Speaker: Diamond expert Robert Argent. Apologies & guests to Linda 6624 4140.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, Nov 24 at the Activity Centre, Crowley Village (end of Cherry Street) Ballina from 10am-12pm. Xmas get together & BBQ. Centre has wheelchair access & climate control. Info David 6628 5384.

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. Aims to enhance gross motor skills. Qualified instructor. 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 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.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters helps improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Nov 25 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7.15pm. Guests welcome. Info Geoff 6628 5859.

Charity concert

The Sharon Sidney School of Dance annual Charity Concert held Thurs, Nov 25 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Students perform song & dance. Family ticket (incl Nan & Pop) $25, adult $10, pensioner or child $5. Proceeds to Camp Quality. Tix at the door.

Church op-shop

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop is open Thurs, Nov 25 at the church hall from 8.30am-2.30pm. Home cooking, produce & many crafts for sale. Come in, browse & have a cuppa & a chat.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, Nov 25 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30-10.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help answer questions about computers. All welcome.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina next women's fellowship meeting Thurs, Nov 25 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Mrs Jill Blackmore of Lismore Hts. A warm, friendly time of fellowship. $6pp. Info June 6628 6097.