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

Administration assistants, computer tutors 1:1, people with financial/bookkeeping skills & youth workers needed to volunteer. These & many other positions avail. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

Uni prep

Info packages for the 2005 Tertiary Preparation Certificate IV are now avail from W'bar TAFE. HSC-equivalent course designed for mature-age students & can be studied full or part-time. Wide range of subjects avail. Info 6620 4200.

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 fundraiser

Xmas Fundraiser Dance held Dec 4 at the Hanging Rock Hall, Williams, Rd, Cawongla, featuring the band Ear Candy. BYO, food avail. Soccer on the oval under lights. $8pp, kids under 14 free. Proceeds to hall.

Toy library Xmas

Lismore Toy Library Xmas Party held Dec 4 at the library (G'bah Community Ctr) from 4pm. Santa, face painting & fun! Bring a plate, the family & a Santa pressie for your kids. All welcome. Info 6689 5329.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior Fist Aid Courses held Dec 4-5 in Casino, Dec 4-5 in Byron Bay & Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16 & Dec 18-19 in Lismore. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Stress less

Free group, Stress Less this Christmas, meets Dec 6 and/or 13 at Women's health Matters, 3rd Floor, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, from 5.30-8pm. Minimise stress during the festive season. Bookings 6620 2999.

Zonta movie

Zonta Club of Northern Rivers presents 'Ocean's 12' on Dec 9 at Lismore Cinema. Drinks & nibbles at 6pm, movie at 6.30pm. Tix $20 from Caddies (6621 7709) or City Hall (6622 0300). Funds to women's safety room at Lismore Court House.

Xmas appeal

People can drop toys off at NRMA offices in Lismore & Ballina for the Salvation Army Xmas Appeal for needy families. New or second-hand toys welcome. Appeal runs until Dec 10.

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 etc. $5pp. Bookings by Dec 3 to 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.

KHS reunion

Kyogle High School will be celebrating 50yrs of public education on Oct 1, 2005. All ex-students & staff invited. Daytime events at school followed by informal dinner at Kyogle Bowling Club. Info 6632 1300 or 6632 1556.

Birth education

Child Birth Education Ctr has pre & post natal yoga, natural childbirth education plus a midwife, hospital birth support services, masseurs, newborn aquatics etc. Avail at 273 Lindendale Rd, Lismore. Info 6629 5155.

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).

Xmas shop

CASPA/North Coast Children's Home Xmas Shop continues Thurs & Fri, Nov 25-26 at Lismore Shopping Square from 9am-5pm. Handmade Xmas novelties, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cakes, biscuits, marmalades & chutneys.

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.

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.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner held Fri, Nov 26 at Caddies from 6pm. Speaker: Judith Light on poetry & social activism. Come for dinner, join the chat & enjoy the company. All women welcome. Info 6625 1348.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Nov 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Should exotic plants & animals be discouraged? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Computer course

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

Welding course

Free class in small motors & welding. Qualified teacher instructs these skills every Fri from 10am-2.30pm at ACE North Coast, Magellan St, Lismore. Info 6622 1903.

Xmas carnival

Our Lady Help of Christian Parish, Sth Lismore, is holding their Christmas Carnival on Fri & Sat, Nov 26-27 in the school grounds, Rhodes St, from 5.30pm. Fun games, raffles, chocolate & ham wheels, student performances & yummy food. An inexpensive night out fore the whole family! All welcome.

Fire rage

Rosebank Fire Rage held Sat, 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 Sat, 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.

Xmas market

A'ville Uniting Church annual Xmas Market held Sat, Nov 27 in the hall & grounds from 8am-12pm. Stalls incl crafts, Xmas gift ideas, white elephant, produce, plants & more. Bargain shop at rear of hall will also have half price clothing. All welcome.

Cawongla fair

Cawongla Pre-School & Community Centre Fair held Sat, 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.

Landcare workday

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, Nov 27 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.

Country music

Xmas Country Music held Sat, Nov 27 at the Coraki Hotel garden area from 11am. Crafts, home cooking & BBQ lunch avail. An enjoyable outing for all ages. Proceeds to retirement homes in Casino & Coraki.

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.

Bush poetry

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

Horse show

Northern Rivers Western Performance Club presents an "A" Class Show on Sun, Nov 28 at the Kyogle Showground. 9am sign-on. Judge: Ross Gould. Morn tea & lunch avail. Bring a friend!

Indoor bowls

Christmas Indoor Bowls day held Mon, Nov 29 at Clunes Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Lunch provided. Donation $5. All welcome. Info 6629 1274.

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.

U3A talk

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Nov 30 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Construction of the Lismore Flood Levee with Bill Moorhouse. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Greens meet

S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Dec 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. All welcome. Info Jenny 6622 1231.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats monthly meeting held Wed, Dec 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild last meeting for 2004 is an Xmas Party on Wed, Dec 1 at Lorraine Harris's home, 168 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 12pm. Bring lunch to share. Then in recess until Feb 2005. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Trivia night

Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr & Northern Rivers ACON joint fundraising Trivia Night held Wed, Dec 1 at the Italo Club in Lismore. Lots of fun & heaps of prizes. Bookings & info 6621 9800.

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.

Red Cross

Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, Dec 1 in the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. New members & visitors welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.

AIDS Day

World AIDS Day Memorial Service held Wed, Dec 1 at St Andrew's Church, cnr Keen & Zadoc St, Lismore, from 5.30pm. Includes G&L Choir. All welcome. Info ACON 6622 1555 or Vera/Sue 6689 5105.

Dog showing

Lismore & District Kennel Club holds Dog Showing Classes every Wed night at 7pm. Info Janelle 6624 6852.

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.

Xmas morn tea

Christmas Morning Tea held Dec 6 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 10am for 10.30am start. Raffles, tombolas, trading table. $6pp. Proceeds to Palliative Care. RSVP by Thurs, Nov 2 to Joyce 6624 4342 or Ann 6621 6368.

Big Scrub meet

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

N'hood watch

A'ville N'hood Watch meets Thurs, Dec 2 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Speaker: David Silcock, new principal of A'ville High School, on today's youth. Social & informative evening. Info 6628 0258.

Super pensioners

The last meeting of the Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc for 2004 will be held on Thurs, Dec 2 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Meetings begin again on Thurs, January 27, 2005, at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.