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. AGMs must be advertised in the Classifieds.

Over 50s learning

Lismore Over 50's Learning Ctr Enrolment Day for Term 1 held Jan 28 at the Guide Hall, Magellan St. Classes begin early Feb. Fantastic line-up avail. Brochures Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.

Dog obedience

Lismore & District Kennel Club obedience classes recommence Jan 31. The next beginners class will commence on March 7. Info & bookings Janelle 6624 6852.

Square dancing

Learn square dancing at Lismore's newest Square Dance Club. It's fun, easy & a great way to meet people. Couples, singles, families & kids welcome. Every Thurs from Feb 3 at the East Lismore Uniting Church Hall, Dibbs St, East Lismore. $4pp. Bring plate to share. Info Simon 6662 7390.

Tarot classes

Tarot classes with Lyn Morris starting soon. Enrolment forms for the introductory tarot, court cards & Qabala available at Inner Sanctvm. Info 6622 7478.

Bujinkan Ninjutsu

Traditional Japanese samurai warrior arts with realistic modern applications. Unarmed & weaponry techniques for street survival not sports. Serious self defence & strategy. Info James 0415 860 597.

Volunteer?

Why not volunteer for a community organisation in your area? Meet new people, retain or improve your skills & contribute to your local community. Info 6621 7397 (Volunteer Referral Ctr).

Computer lessons

Do you have a home computer & get frustrated by not being able to do the things you want to do quickly & simply? 1hr sessions at the Lismore N'hood Ctr now avail. Personal tuition. Just $2 per hr. Info 6621 7397.

Enrol for U3A

Ballina/Byron U3A management committee will be at Ballina Fair on Jan 19, 20 & 21 to answer questions & accept enrolments for 2005. Classes resume in Feb. Lots of exciting learning opportunities avail. Info 6681 4450.

Blast 4 youth

New G'bah youth group, the YWCA's Blast 4 Youth, opens again for 2005 on Fri, Jan 21 from 3-5pm. A safe, friendly, supervised environment for young people aged 13-18yrs. Just chill out & chat or join an activity. Located at 33-35 Rous Rd, G'bah (above the old Video Ezy). Info Lindie 6625 6602.

New Year dance

New Year Dance held Fri, Jan 21 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Dancing to Val & Norma's music for Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dances. Door prize, raffle, giveaways & a great supper. $7 adults, $2 high school age & other kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255.

Pony club

A'ville Pony Club Sign-On Day held Sun, Jan 23 at the Showground from 10am-2pm. Info Lisa 6687 8725 or Sue 6629 5881.

Vipassana course

NR Vipassana is holding a 3-day Old Student Course in Ballina from Jan 23-26 for anyone who has completed a 10-day course of Vipassana Meditation. 10-day course also starts April 20 in Ballina. Info Ian or Lee 6680 3203.

Op-shop move

Animal Rights & Rescue Op-Shop will be located at 181A Keen St (next to Red Rooster) from Mon, Jan 24. Open Mon-Fri from 9am-3.30pm. Proceeds to help unwanted animals. Info 6622 1881.

Wardell op-shop

Wardell Opportunity Shop will be open from Mon, Jan 24 to Fri, Jan 28 in Richmond St from 10am-4pm. Proceeds for the upkeep of the Wardell Anglican Church. Info 6683 4986.

Ratepayers meet

A'ville Ratepayers meeting Tues, Jan 25 at the A'ville Leisure & Entertainment Ctr from 7.30pm. Agenda incl bypass, police situation, Main St sub-committee, urban water etc. New members very welcome. Info Jan 6628 0111.

Carers course

Free 6wk course for primary carers of people living with a mental illness starts Tues, Jan 25 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am-12.30pm. Wide range of topics & plenty of time to ask questions. Some respite & transport avail. Info & registration Gillian 6621 7397.

Social volleyball

If you enjoy volleyball, & like a good workout, join our fun as we play indoor rebound A grade, or casual grade at Wyrallah Rd Squash Courts every Tues from 6.30pm. Also at Lennox Head Wed & A'ville Thurs. Info Loz 0418 261 904.

Break event

Aussie Battler hip hop, MC, break event held Wed, Jan 26 at the Lismore PCYC, cnr Dawson & Orion St, from 1pm. Showcase competition for hip hop dancers, DJs & MCs. Info & registration 6622 3279 or email emma@norpa.org.au.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters meets Wed, Jan 26 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. Descendants & friends of people who came to Australia on the First Fleet welcome. BBQ supplied for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650.

Al Anon

Al Anon family groups. Help for friends & families of alcoholics. Meetings Wed at Inner Sanctvm, 68 Magellan St, Lismore, from 12.30pm. All welcome. Info 6621 2234.

Youth space

C-Bloc Youth Activities Space open every Wed from 3-6pm & every Fri from 3-7pm for young people aged 11-16yrs. Activities incl art, digital photography, lantern making, table tennis, videos & outings. Come & make it your own!

TAFE course

TAFE's Lismore & Ballina campuses are offering a Year 10 level course in semester 1 & 2, 2005. Full-time course with classes 4 days per week. Info Session held Thurs, Jan 27 at 11am. Info Maureen 6626 6410 or Odette 6626 6402.

Service pensions

Bill McCaughey wishes to advise that his pension work will now be done at the Lismore Workers Club every Thurs from 9am-12pm.

Super pensioners

The first meeting for 2005 for the Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc held Thurs, Jan 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. All members & new pensioners are asked to attend. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Jan 27 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.