Around Town

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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.

Wardell Op Shop

The Wardell Opportunity Shop,Richmond St, is open Mon-Fri, 10am- 4pm. Proceeds for the upkeep of the Wardell Anglican Church. Enquiries 6683 4986

Shirley Club

Northern Rivers Shirley Club meet socially once a month for fun, food and friendship. Next meet Weds, Jan 19, 12.30pm at G'bah RSL Sports Club. Info Shirley 6687 4082.

Mental illness course

Course for carers of people with mental illness, Lismore N'hood Centre, from Tues, Jan 25, 10am-12.30pm. Runs for 6 weeks. Topics inc. 'understanding the illness', 'medication use', 'using the police and ambulance' and 'coping with grief and loss'. Free course & respite & transport possible. Call Gillian on 6621 7397 to register or for details.

Mah-jong move

Lismore Mah-jong group now meets at Lismore Workers Club every Weds @ 10am. Details 0402 057 072.

Railroad show

NR Model Railroads monthly train exhib at club rooms, cnr Maclean's Ridges Rd & Bruxner Hwy, W'bar. This Sat & Sun Jan 15-16, 10am to 4pm. Amission: $4 adults, $1 kids. More info David 6624 7463 or email  davea@optusnet.com.au

Uki market

Uki market this Sunday, Jan 16. Details 6679 5399.

Gundurimba dance

New Year Dance, Sth Gundarimba Hall, Coraki Rd, next Friday, Jan 21, from 8pm. Old time, modern & new vogue. Door prizes and supper. Cost at door $7, $2 high schoolers, kids free. Details Lorna 6629 0255 or Alan 6629 0313.

Orchid Soc

Lismore Orchid Society meets every 3rd Tues of month. Next meet Jan 18, Workers Heights Bowling club, 7.30pm. Details Ron 6624 2316.

Snr Tai-chi

Tai-chi for seniors has resumed, Workers Heights Bowling Club, every Mon & Thurs, 9.15am-10.15am. All welcome. Details Sally 6624 5141.

Lismore Probus

First meeting of Lismore Club of Ladies Probus is Weds, Jan 19, at St Pauls Church Hall, from 10am to 12pm. Details Colleen 6625 1309.

Tsunami prayers

The Baha'i communities of Lismore and Ballina are holding multi-faith prayer services on Sun, Jan 16, the National Day of Mourning, in memory of tsunami victims. Lismore service: 3 Redwood Grove, Goonellabah, 8-10am. Info Judith 6624 1926. Ballina service: the Richmond room (behind the library), 5-6pm. Afterwards, Red Cross regional manager Vahideh Hosseini will talk on the humanitarian work now underway and the recovery process. Info Tony 6624 1107.