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.

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.

Multiple birth day

The 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.

Botanic gardens

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens are having a workday on March 6 from 8-11am. We'd love to have you. To attend you must be a member & you can join on site. Info Pat 6629 1435 or Mary 6624 2064.

Movie fundraiser

East Lismore Community Preschool movie fundraiser held March 10 at Lismore Cinemas. Drinks & nibblies from 6pm & the movie 'A Very Long Engagement' from 6.50pm. Tix $15. Bookings 6621 6692.

St Pat's bus trip

St Patrick's Day bus trip March 17. Leave St Mary's Anglican Church from 9am. Morn tea at Brunswick with Irish surprises, then drive north to look at 'Casuarina' & 'Salt'. Picnic lunch at Kingscliff & visit to Fruit World. $28pp. Bookings & info 6681 3038.

Debutantes wanted

Blue & White Auxiliary invited ladies to their debutante ball on May 7 at the Lismore Workers Club. Proceeds to the St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Register with Janelle 6621 6724, Joyce 6624 4342 or Mary 6624 1229 (a/hrs).

RAA reunion

106 Fd Bty RAA Reunion for past members of the 106 Bty & all gunners past & present. Held July 29-31 in Gympie, Queensland. Info Peter (07) 5483 7591 or email tibbs@bigpond.net.au.

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.

Bill's team

We urgently require volunteers to join our friendly team & assist Bill Hawkins with his daily exercise regime, required after a severe motor vehicle accident. Only 2hrs per week, fortnight or on an on-call basis would be a great help to this local family. No exp necessary. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

Women's course

4wk course of communication skills for women only. Topics such as reflective listening & styles of communication. Book early. Info Julie 6622 1555.

First aid

St John Ambulance Workcover approved Senior First Aid courses held Thurs & Fri, Feb 24-25. Also SFA on Wed & Thurs, March 2-3 & a SFA Re-certification on March 14. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation held every second Fri in Lismore from 7-8.30pm. Info Liora 6624 4216.

Crawford House

Crawford House (Olivene) is 94 years old. Why not drop in at 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville, this Fri, Feb 25 from 10am & help celebrate her birthday. All welcome.

Ballina mahjong

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

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What are universities for? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Darts club

Lismore Workers Darts Club Social Darts held every Fri in meeting room 1 at the Lismore Workers Club. Names in by 7.45pm, games start at 8pm. $3pp. Kids 10yrs & over welcome to play. Info Gerald 6622 2235.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner held Fri, Feb 25 at Caddies Café in Lismore from 6pm. Speaker: Riteria Nikora on her life as an Indigenous lesbian, her work with Indigenous & NESB women & a surprise demo of something fun. All women welcome. Info Judith 6625 1348.

Become a cadet

TS Lismore Navy Cadet unit recruitment day for prospective cadets held Fri, Feb 25 at 7pm & Sat, 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.

Mangrove movie

Screening of the film Amazing Mangroves by Molly Crawford held Sat, Feb 26 at the Goonellabah Community Ctr from 3pm. Info Dennis 6689 5261.

Polio support

NR Post Polio Support Group meets Sat, Feb 26 at the Ballina Hospital Solarium from 1.30-3pm. Topic: The art of Tai Chi. Wear loose fitting clothes. Info Fay 6621 4026 or Rosalie 6686 7755.

Christian singles

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

Garage sale

Garage Sale & Car Wash held Sat, Feb 26 at the Lismore Church of Christ, cnr Rous Rd & Pleasant St, from 8am. All money raised for youth equipment, helping young people live life to the full!

Con fundraiser

Northern Rivers Conservatorium fundraising Silent Auction held Sat, Feb 26 at the Lismore Golf Club from 7.30pm. Lots of interesting items. Proceeds for relocation costs following demolition. Bookings & info 6621 2266.

A'ville rodeo

A'ville Rodeo held Sat, Feb 26 at the A'ville Showground. Gates open 3pm. Old Macdonald's Farm for the kids. Tix $12 adults, $8 kids under 12 or $28 for a family.

First aid

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

Theatre w/shop

Playback Theatre free 2 day w/shop for 15-22yr olds held Sat & Sun, Feb 26-27 at 'C Blok' (Conservatorium site) from 9.30am-4pm. Bring lunch to share & comfy clothes. Discover your inner artist! RSVP to 6622 3143.

Church for all

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets each Sun at the G'bah Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, from 10am. A thriving young church with modern praise & worship, kids church, a youth group & more. Info Allan 6625 1829.

Euthanasia society

Voluntary Euthanasia Society of NSW meets Mon, 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.

RAAF meeting

RAAF Association Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Feb 28 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club bistro from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Feb 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Broadband. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

In-line hockey

Boys & Girls In-Line Hockey for 11yrs & under held every Mon at the Skating Rink from 5-6.30pm. $6 per session.

Seniors tai-chi

Tai-Chi for seniors held every Mon & Thurs at the Lismore Workers Bowling Club from 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. Info Sally 6624 5141.

Swimming club

Duck Creek Mountain adult swim club swims on Mon at the Summit indoor pool in G'bah & Thurs at the Ballina indoor pool, both from 7pm. Pool entry + $5. All ages over 20 welcome. Focus on fitness & stroke correction.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group's next get together is on Tues, March 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

PASS meet

Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meet Tues, March 1 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Video on 'Classroom issues & strategies in supporting students with ASD conditions'. Reminder for library resources to be returned. Info Susan 6622 3953.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, March 1 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Election of office bearers. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Orchestra w/shops

The Australian Youth Orchestra String Quartet is coming to the NR Conservatorium for 2 weekends of w/shops & concerts for string players, beginning March 12. $15pp. Register by Tues, March 1. Info 6621 2266 or www.conservatoriumarts.org.

Shukokai Karate

Learn tradition & sports karate & self-defence. Every Tues at the G'bah Community Ctr from 6-7pm. Small group, suits all ages. Info Stan 6628 5659.

Toy library

Lismore Toy Library has moved to the ground floor of Lismore Library, Magellan St. Open Tues & Sat 9.30-11.30am during school term for toy borrowing. Heaps of new toys, new members welcome. Info 6689 5329.

Nimbin seniors

Nimbin Senior Citizens meets every Wed from 9.30-1.30pm. Transport avail by arrangement. The Channon Seekers & Sages meet third Tues of each month. Bus trips for seniors twice monthly. Info Cedar or Rose 6689 1709.

Day care club

Places available in the Tibouchina RSL Day Care Club for older people in the A'ville/W'bar area. Meets every Wed from 10am-2pm. Lunch & entertainment. Info Dianne 6628 5659.

Singers wanted

Like to sing? Enjoy yourself while giving entertainment fortnightly on Wed mornings at local retirement homes. Only 1hr of your time (plus travel time). Info Margaret 6624 2418.

Cancer education

Free 8wk program for people living with cancer held Wed, March 2 at Bangalow Community Health Ctr. Learn how to cope with treatment & side effects etc. Places limited. Register with Chris 6687 1302.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats monthly meeting held Wed, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

Baby advice

NR Family Care Ctr outreach service held Wed, March 2 in the Iluka Community Ctr from 9.30am-3pm. For mums & babies who are having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, adjustment issues & postnatal distress. See GP or child & family nurse for referral.

ALP meet

Lismore Branch of the Australian Labor Party meets Wed, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8853.

Greens meet

The S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, March 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.

Movie fundraiser

Fundraising film screening of Hitch (starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes & Danny De Vito) held Thurs, 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 Thurs, March 3 & costs $60. Become more self-nurturing. Bookings essential. Info 6621 9800 (Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr).

N'hood watch

A'ville N'hood Watch meets Thurs, March 3 at the A'ville Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Speaker: Retired ambulance office Bill Woods, who will demonstrate CPR & talk about accidents in the home. Social & informative evening with lucky door prizes. Info 6628 0258.

LBH Auxiliary

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary meets Thurs, March 3 at Crawford House, Hunter St, Lismore, from 2pm. Info Jan 6624 1583.