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.

Become a cadet

TS Lismore Navy Cadet unit recruitment day for prospective cadets held Feb 25 at 7pm & Feb 26 at 10.30am at Endeavour Close, Ballina. Open to 12-18.5yrs. Cadets learn sailing, navigation, power boat handling etc. Info Andrew 0412 647 537.

Christian singles

Northern Rivers Christian Singles meet Feb 26 at Brunswick Heads. Leave Lismore 2pm. Info Meryl 6624 8478, Lyn 6624 7112 or Malcolm 6625 2851.

Theatre w/shop

Playback Theatre 2 day w/shop for 15-22yr olds held Feb 26-27 at 'C Blok' (Conservatorium site) from 9.30am-4pm. Donation to tsunami relief efforts. RSVP to 6622 3143.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Feb 26-27 in Lismore. Bookings & info James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Euthanasia society

Voluntary Euthanasia Society of NSW meets Feb 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Northern Rivers Area Director of Palliative Care Dr Joanne Doran. Info Bryan 6680 1961.

Driver safety

Free 2hr w/shop for parents & supervising drivers offering practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers held Feb 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 7-9pm. Info & registration Wendy 6625 0443 or 0427 967 540.

Parents wanted

Lismore Volunteer Home Visiting Service is seeking parents to visit other parents with newborns and infants. Great training commencing March. Info 6621 2489.

Movie fundraiser

Fundraising film screening of Hitch (starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes & Danny De Vito) held March 3 at Lismore Cinemas from 6.30pm. $12.50pp incl drinks & nibblies. Proceeds to St Vincent's Rehab Unit. Bookings 6627 9324 or 6627 9325.

Self-esteem group

A 6wk Self-Esteem Skills Group for women starts March 3 & costs $60. Bookings essential. Info 6621 9800 (Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr).

Become a JP

Becoming a JP for Aboriginal Elders and community leaders held March 4 at the Ngullingah building (near Centrelink) in Lismore from 10am. Bookings & info 6622 1903.

Multiple birth day

NR Multiple Birth Group is holding a Multiple Birth Day for all twins, triplets & quads of all ages on March 6 at Richmond Hill Preschool from 10am-1pm. Sack races, three-legged races etc. $2 per family. Bring your own lunch. Info Vanessa 6624 7616.

ADBI returns

ADBI returns serving the Divine Plan. Keys to your unique journey: a gift to you that has no name yet you shall know it. Held March 6 at Byron Beach Resort from 1-4pm & 5-8pm. Bring a cushion. Exchange $50. Info 6629 1254.

Zonta awards

Zonta Club of Northern Rivers annual Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Awards Dinner held March 18 at Ballina RSL. Local young women will attend with Catherine Cusack MLC. $25 for students & $30 for adults. Info Julie 6621 5166.

Volunteers needed

The Community Volunteers Scheme needs volunteers to visit a resident at a local nursing home or hostel. Make someone's day & enjoy a rewarding experience. Info Nora 6622 4433.

PCYC activities

The PCYC in Lismore has classes in soccer, netball, rugby, basketball, gentle exercise & stretching, weights, aikido, judo, boxing, gymnastics, drama, break dancing & kindy fun. All welcome. Info 6621 6276.

Crawford House

Crawford House at 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville is open every Fri, Feb 18 (& 25) from 10am-4pm. All welcome.

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.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What are the chances of life after death? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Monthly dance

Next monthly dance held Fri, Feb 18 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Val & Norma's music, door prize, giveaways & great supper. Come along & share with us! $7 adults, $2 high school & other kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255 or Alan 6629 0313.

Hockey sign-ons

North Lismore Hockey Club Sign-On Fri, Feb 18 at the Italo Club from 6-8pm & on Sun, Feb 20 at Humbly Oval North Hockey Shed from 10am-1pm. Sign-ons also on March 6, 11 & 13 at various locations. Training every Mon at Humbly Oval from 5-7pm until daylight savings ends. Info Christian 6622 7040.

Saraswati Yoga

Celebrates 2yrs in Lismore with a Kirtan to launch term 1 classes on Sat, Feb 19 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 6-8pm. Free music, mantra & chair. Indian vegie meal $10. Info 6689 9217.

Singles dinner

Northern Rivers Singles Social Club is having a dinner at Tintenbar on Sat, Feb 19. Come & meet great people, have interesting conversations & enjoy life again after separation or divorce. Info Anne 6628 1479 or Pauline 6680 1489.

Aunties needed

The Aunty Program in Mid Richmond urgently needs volunteer aunties. One aunty is matched with one girl 4-16yrs & involves 2-4hrs contact per wk for 12mths. Training Sat, Feb 19. Info Gina 6682 4334.

Country music

Country Music held Sat, Feb 19 at the Coraki Hotel from 11am. New residents & new talent of all ages welcome. Craft, home cooking, BBQ & raffle. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel Casino & Mid-Richmond Retirement Village.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Feb 19 (every 3rd Sat) at Wilson Park School, East Lismore, from 9am-3pm. Any adults interested in learning about art welcome. Info 6625 1871.

RSL Sub-Branch

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch & Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting held Sat, Feb 19 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 9.30am. For transport, info or apologies call 6621 3851.

MND support

Motor Neurone Disease Assoc of NSW NR Support Group informal get together held Sat, Feb 19 at the S/Land House With No Steps, Wardell Rd, A'ville from 11am. Help & support for carers, those with MND & those left behind. Info Helen 6621 4018.

Dahlia show

St Mark's annual Dhalia Flower Show & Book Fair held Sat, Feb 19 at the Anglican Parish Hall, Barker St, Casino. Exhibits benched 7am-9.30am, judging from 10am. Heaps of flowers & books for sale. Entry by gold coin.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society Inc meets Sun, Feb 20 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, A'ville from 2pm. Speaker: Well-known historian & author Helen Trustum. All welcome.

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders monthly Train Exhibition Sun, Feb 20 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, from 10am-4pm. Layouts for adults & kids to run. Lots of fun for the whole family! $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

Wargaming

Lismore DoW Club meets Sun, Feb 20 at 155a Keen St from 10.30am. Warhammer 40K, Warhammer & LOR are the main games, but any wargaming periods or systems welcome. Info Malcolm 6622 0472.

Fun fair

Fantasy Fun Fair held Sun, Feb 20 at the Uki Buttery Bazaar, Pillow jousting tournament, fantasy jumping castle, free balloons, fairy floss, fantasy stalls & more. Prizes for the best 'fantasy' dress. Info 6679 5399.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Feb 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Making a calendar in Word or Publisher. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Red Cross meet

Lismore Red Cross monthly meeting held Mon, Feb 21 at the Red Cross House, 132 Keen St, from 2.30pm. All welcome.

Diabetes meeting

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, Feb 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.

Meditations

Earth Healing Meditations held every Mon at the Tara Healing Ctr, 138 Laurel Ave, Lismore, from 7.30-8.30pm. Dedicated to serving Humanity through the Heart of Maitreya. Info Jackie 6621 6060 (evenings).

Freedom Ride

BBQ to welcome the 2005 Freedom Ride held Mon, Feb 21 at Heritage Park from 5pm. This is the 40th anniversary re-enactment of the 1965 Freedom Ride led by Charles Perkins. Entertainment & food for all. Info Rob 6625 1485.

Mosaic classes

Mosaic classes at Clunes start Mon, Feb 21. Adults 5.30-8pm. Kids class Tuesdays starting Feb 22, 4.30pm-7pm. About 3 classes required per project. $10 per class, materials supplied. Info Jeni 0407 457 243.

Identify skin cancer

NSW Cancer Council seminar on how to check your skin for possible skin cancers held Tues, Feb 22 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 3-3.30pm. Info & bookings 6621 7397.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Feb 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Women's health in Pakistan with Beth Trevan. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Fitness training

Dragon Abreast is a group of breast cancer survivors & supporters. Fitness training at the Lennox Head Aquatic Ctr (Newrybar Swamp Rd, off Ross Lane) on Tues from 5-7pm & Thurs from 12.30-2.30pm. Get fit & have some fun. Info Barb 6685 5457 (Tuesdays).

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Feb 23 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Lee 6688 6444.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, Feb 23 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village, Ballina from 10am-12pm. Overview & progress report on approach for a local model of MS care. All welcome. Info David 6628 5384.

Evening VIEW

First meeting of the Lismore Evening VIEW Club for 2005 held Wed, Feb 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30 for 7pm. Apologies & guests to Fay 6628 1242 or Linda 6624 4140.

Out & about

Out & About for the queer community is on again on Wed, Feb 23. Speaker: Brett Paradise. Info Julie or Dermot 6622 1555.

Blast 4 youth

G'bah youth group Blast 4 Youth open every Wed & Fri from 3-5pm at 33-35 Rous Rd, G'bah (above the old Video Ezy). Safe, friendly, supervised environment for 13-18yr-olds. Art/craft, cooking, videos, dance & music. Fun & free. Info Lindie 6625 6602.

Family breakfast

UnitingCare Regional Mission Family Breakfast held Feb 26 at Perradenya, Caniaba, from 8am sharp. $8pp or $20 per family. Includes auction for Uniting Church tsunami relief. Bookings by Thurs, Feb 24 to 6621 5801.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Feb 24 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Op shop open

Church Op Shop open Thurs, Feb 24 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall from 8.30am-2pm. Crafts, cooking, books, odds & sods, crockery, clothing, plants & more. Come & browse! Info Dawn 6628 2343.

INTRA support

INTRA Support Group meets every Thurs in the Strand Arcade, Lismore, from 10am-12pm for people who want help & support around drug & alcohol issues. INTRA is an outreach counselling arm of The Buttery. Info 6687 2835.

Movie premiere

Fundraising screening of the Motorcycle Diaries (about Che Guevara's early life) held Thurs, Feb 24 at Lismore Cinemas from 6.30pm. Proceeds to Green Left Weekly & Socialist Alliance. Tickets from Caddies, Music Bizarre or 6622 2862.