 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.
Aunties needed
The Aunty Program needs volunteer aunties to mentor girls aged 4-16yrs. A very rewarding experience for all involved. Info Maureen 6628 6550.
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.
Marriage seminar
Marriage enrichment seminar 'Created Sexual & Enjoying It' held March 21-22 at the Lismore Christian Family Fellowship in Sth Lismore from 7.30-9.45pm each night. Info & bookings Sue 6622 2935.
Bankruptcy advice
The Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia will be on the North Coast on March 30. Available to discuss issues concerning insolvency & bankruptcy at no charge. Bookings & info 6622 2171.
Wildlife carers
NR Wildlife Carers are holding an Introduction & Rescue Course on April 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am-4pm. Cost $7. Must be over 18. New members $15, join on the day. Bookings essential to 6628 3005.
Men's confidence
The Men's Resource Ctr in Lismore is offering an 8wk Building Confidence Course for unemployed men. Starts April 6 from 2-5pm. Info John or Chris 6622 6116.
Wedding photos
St Mark's Anglican Church celebrates 100yrs old in July. Looking for photos of weddings at the church for a display. Name & address on the back for safe return. Care will be taken. Photo can be left, or enquiries made, at the Parish Office, 39 West St, Casino, from 10am-12pm weekdays.
Meals on Wheels
Ballina Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals to frail aged & younger people with disabilities. Minimum of 2hrs per month or join the emergency contact list. Fuel costs reimbursed. Info 6620 6150.
Big band
Places available for saxophone & trumpet players in the Northern Rivers Conservatorium Big Band. Phone 6621 2266 or just show up to rehearsals every Wed 5-30-7.30pm, cnr Keen & Magellan streets, Lismore.
Clothing sales
Lifeline Northern Rivers is holding 2 pre-loved clothing sales: one on Thurs, March 10 at Uki Hall & one on Fri, March 11 at Nimbin Hall. Both from 9am-1pm. Lots of great clothes & great bargains. Proceeds to Lifeline's valuable community work.
Pensioners BBQ
The Combined Pensioners & Superannuants are having a BBQ at Tregeagle Hall on Fri, March 11 with a guest speaker from the Red Cross. Bring a plate, dish, knife, fork & cup.
U3A forum
U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, March 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Does Oz English need protecting? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Laurel club
Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy monthly meeting held Fri, March 11 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, March 11 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Campbell Banks from Mariner Financial. Followed by investment group. Info Ken 6687 7291.
Lung support
Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Fri, March 11 at the CWA Hall, River St, Ballina (next to RSL) from 12.30pm. Anyone with breathing problem welcome for info & support. Bring your own lunch. Info Pauline 6687 1998.
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.
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.
Meditation
Siddha Yoga Meditation held every second Fri in Lismore from 7-8.30pm. Info Liora 6624 4216.
Hockey sign-on
North Lismore Hockey Club Sign-On held Fri, March 11 at the Italo Club in North Lismore with raffles from 6-8pm & on Sun, March 13 at the Humbly Oval Norths hockey shed from 10am-1pm. Info 6622 7040.
Euchre night
Tullera Hall's Euchre Night held Sat, March 12 at 7pm for 7.30pm start. $5pp. Bring supper plate to share & BYO drinks. Have fun & help raise money for the hall! Bookings & info 6628 2488.
Woodwork show
A'ville Agricultural Society Woodwork Show held Sat, March 12 at the A'ville Showground from 9am-4pm. Sales, displays & demos. Free entry.
St Andrew's day
The Ballina RSL Bowling Club, Canal Rd, is hosting a day for St Andrew's Nursing Home on Sat, March 12. Raffles, cakes & craft stall.
Tsunami concert
St Mark's Anglican Church is hosting a concert to raise funds for tsunami victims on Sat, March 12 in the Parish Hall, Barker St, Casino, from 1.30pm. Lots of interesting singers & musicians. $6pp. Info Ron 6662 5745.
Landcare group
Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, March 12 at Pritchard Park, Nth Lismore, from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & make a difference to the riverbank. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.
A'ville Sub-Branch
A'ville RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, March 12 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am. All ex-serving & serving members of all defence forces welcome. Info Coral 6628 0302.
Bonsai society
S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, March 12 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.
Ex-service women
S/Land Ex-Service Women meet Sat, March 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 12pm. Info 6621 5297.
Plant sale
Plants from $1 on Sat, March 12 only at Windara Nursery, 253 Sextonville Rd, Casino, from 9am-2pm. Info 6662 3857.
Kidney assoc
Northern Rivers Kidney Assoc Inc meets Sat, March 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Election of office bearers. All welcome.
Cake decorators
The FNC Branch of Cake Decorators w/shop day held Sat, March 12 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Bring paste, workbox & lunch. New members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
First aid
St John Ambulance Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, March 12-13. Also SFA on Wed & Thurs, March 16-17 & an SFA Re-certification course on Tues, March 15. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.
Maclean bus trip
Richmond River Historical Society bus trip to Lawrence & Maclean on Sun, March 13. Leaves Lismore Museum, 162 Molesworth St, at 9.30am & returns at 4pm. $20pp. Bring lunch to enjoy on the banks of the Clarence & learn about local history. Info & bookings 6621 9993.
Writing w/shop
Fellowship of Australian Writers S/Land Branch presents a short story writing w/shop with author Maria Simms on Sun, March 13 all day at the A'ville RSL Hall from 10.30am. $25pp incl lunch. Bookings essential to Jeanette 6624 1933.
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.
Baby support
NR Family Care Ctr outreach services offered Mon, March 14 at Ballina Hospital from 9am-3pm. For mums & babies having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, adjustment issues & postnatal distress. Referral from GP or family health nurse.
Computer group
U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, March 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Purchasing (advice on buying equipment). Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.
Auxiliary meet
St Andrew's Nursing Home Auxiliary meets Mon, March 14 in the boardroom at the Cherry Bowling Club from 9.30am. New members welcome.
A'ville CWA
CWA A'ville craft & chat morning held Mon, March 14 from 9.30am, followed by branch meeting at 1pm. Collection for this month is SES. Info 6628 5660.
Ladies day view
Lismore Ladies Day View Club meets Tues, March 15 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30 for 11am. Apologies to 6624 6571.
Poultry club
Casino Poultry Club meets Tues, March 15 at the Casino RSM Club from 7.30pm.
Tuesday talks
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, March 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. The role of local government in development with Judy Conlan. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Ruthven euchre
Euchre held Tues, March 15 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. Everyone welcome. $3 to play. Please bring plate for supper. Info 6683 2128 or 6683 2158.
Orchid society
City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, March 15 (every 3rd Tues of the month) at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.
Grow group
'The best in life, love & happiness is ahead of you' - that's what Grow believes. A mutual help group that advocates personal growth to maturity. Meets every Tues at 104A Molesworth St, Lismore, at 10.30am & 7.30pm. Confidential & non-denominational.
Seniors concert
Seniors Week Concert held Wed, March 16 at the Ballina RSL Club. $5 incl concert at 10am & lunch at 12pm. Tix at the club. All welcome.
Ladies probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, March 16 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.
Hoy morning
Wardell Anglican Guild monthly Hoy held Wed, March 16 in the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 9.30am incl morn tea. All welcome. Info Doris 6683 4081.
Train campaign
TOOT (Trains on Our Tracks) Campaign meeting presented by NR Trains for the Future held Wed, March 16 at Bangalow Bowling Club from 7-9pm. All welcome. Info Nick 0404 844 785 or go to www.toot.org.au.
Parents' support
The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Sharing meeting held Thurs, March 17 at the Activities Ctr (rear of the Baptist Church, Uralba St) from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.
St Pat's bus trip
St Patrick's Day bus trip Thurs, March 17. Leave St Mary's Anglican Church 9am. Morn tea at Brunswick with Irish surprises, then drive north to see 'Casuarina' & 'Salt'. Picnic lunch at Kingscliff & visit to Fruit World. $28pp. Bookings & info 6681 3038.
G'bah probus
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, March 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Election of office bearers at 11.15am, lunch at 12.30pm. Info Val 6621 6015.
Seniors lunch
Seniors Week Lunch for seniors in Nimbin, Barkers Vale, The Channon, Dunoon, Goolmangar & surrounds held Thurs, March 17 at the The Channon Café from 12pm. Yoga & breathing exercises, performances etc. $7pp. Bookings by March 14 to 6689 1709.
Singles dinner
Northern Rivers Club Solo Singles Group meets March 19 for a Chinese meal. Booking before Thurs, March 17 to Meryl 6624 8478, Lyn 6624 7112 or Malcolm 6625 2851.
Auxiliary morn tea
Blue & White Auxiliary morning tea held March 21 at Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club at 10 for 10.30am. Entry $8. Raffles, tombolas, lucky door etc. Proceeds to St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care. Bookings by March 18 to Joyce 6624 4342.
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