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.

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.

New LETS group

Richmond Valley LETS & Nimbin LETS have amalgamated to form the new & improved Rainbow Region LETS. New initiatives include a proposed interactive website. Info on the website & joining from 6688 6166, 6689 1548 or 6633 7007.

Orchid society

Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Jan 7 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plant benching. Info 6624 2316.

Mahjong

The Ballina Mahjong Club meets every Fri at the Ballina Bridge Ctr, Nth Crk Rd, Ballina, from 1-4.30pm. New & experienced players all welcome. Tuition is avail. Info 6681 1110.

Café Church

Café Church held Sat, Jan 8 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.

Ruthven dance

Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Jan 8 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door & great supper. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.

Archery

Beginner's archery course for all ages starting Sun, Jan 9. Junior development team Mondays 4-6pm. Club social shoot Saturdays 8.45am-12pm. Great Eastland Archers in Nth Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a supportive & friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Jan 13 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.

Singers wanted

Like to sing? Enjoy yourself while entertaining fortnightly on Weds at local retirement homes - only 1 hr of your time. Call Margaret 66242418.

Service pensions

With Lismore RSL Club closed, Bill McCaughey's service pension work moves to Workers Club, every Thurs, 9am-12noon, from Jan 20.

Diabetes meet

Lismore branch Diabetes Aust meet at Lismore Workers Club, Mon, Jan 17, 9.30am.

Toastmasters

Summerland Toastmasters Club meets Weds, Jan 12, 7pm at Lismore Workers Club. Improve your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Details Ring Lee 6677 6444

Learn archery

Beginner's archery courses start Jan 9 & 11. All ages. Juniors Mondays 4-6pm. Club social shoot Saturdays 8:45-12noon. Great Eastland Archers in North Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Tiv revisited

Outing to Twin Towns to see "Back to the Tivoli" on Tues, Feb 8. Organised by the Wardell Uniting Fellowship. Cost $30. Picking up W'bar, A'vlle, Wardell, Ballina and points enroute. If already booked pls pay by Jan 14. Enquiries Sylvia 6683 4059