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.

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.

Breathing class

A demo & talk on using acupressure & reflexology to help people with breathing problems held April 1 at the Ballina CWA Hall from 11.15am. Info Noeleen 6686 5853.

Buddhism talks

Lama Choedak Rinpoche will present 2 public talks. How to Live A Meaningful Life is on April 1 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room & Compassion in Action is on April 2 at Birth & Beyond in Nimbin. Both from 7.30-9.30pm. Both cost $10/5 at the door.

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.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held April 2-3 in Lismore. Also one in Casino from April 9-10 & one in Lismore from April 27-28. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Buddhism w/shops

Lama Choedak Rinpoche will present 2 one-day Calm Abiding Meditation w/shops: April 2 in Brunswick Heads from 10am-4.30pm (costs $60/40, bookings 6685 1646) & April 3 in Nimbin from 9.30am-5.30pm (costs $40/30, bookings 6622 2785).

First aid

St John Ambulance Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held April 2-3. Also, SFA Re-certification course held April 5. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Botanic gardens

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens (FLRBG) next workday is on Sun, April 3 from 7.30-11am. We'd love to have you. To attend you must be a member & can join on site. Info Dennis 6689 5261 or Pat 6629 1435.

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.

Drivers wanted

Rally for Reconciliation held April 8. Licensed drivers supervise Aboriginal learners working towards their 50hrs driving for P plate test. Info 6622 1903 or 6624 7070.

Heirlooms valued

Bring along your heirlooms to the A'ville Plateau Historical Society's Heritage Fair at Crawford House, A'ville, on April 9 from 11am-2pm & have 3 items valued for $2. Info 6686 0027.

Carers course

A free 5wk course for primary carers of people with a chronic illness starts April 12 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10am-12.30pm. Respite & transport may be available. Registration & info 6621 7397.

Fishing trip

Lismore Social Support is holding a fishing trip on April 16 for older men who are socially isolated & live in the Lismore area. Share the company of others & hopefully catch a few fish. Small donation. Bookings & info 6624 7070.

LINC TV SGM

LINC TV requires a full-member vote on the constitution to change the structure to a non-for-profit company limited by guarantee. The SGM will be held on April 17 2005 in the front room at Mary Gilhooleys (cnr Keen & Woodlark streets, Lismore) from 2pm. All members urged to attend.

Vipassana course

Northern Rivers Vipassana is holding a 10-day residential course from April 20 in East Ballina. Vipassana means to see things as they really are. Non-sectarian & funded solely through donations. Info 6680 3203 or www. rasmi.dhamma.org/nrv.

Deaf support

The Deaf Society of NSW is hosting a community consultation on April 26 with the hope of starting an ongoing support group for parents of deaf children. Held at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm. Info 6622 5572.

Eating problems

Free 10wk group for women who are feeling trapped by eating problems & depression starts May 2 from 5.30-7.30pm. Info Mim 6621 9800.

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).

Cancer FUNraiser

Scare Cancer Away dinner dance FUNraiser held May 13 at Lismore City Hall from 7pm. $35pp incl 3-course dinner, live music, prizes & auction items. Dress is fancy, formal or flash. Bookings 6681 1933.

6 RAR reunion

National Reunion of the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, will be held in Brisbane from June 3-6 2005. Info Arthur arthurwill@pacific.net .au or (07) 3369 1895.

Xmas in July raffle

Tickets now on sale for the Biala Support Services 'Christmas in July' raffle, to be drawn July 2. Tix at The Warehouse, West Ballina. Win a 6x4 new trailer packed with prizes.

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.

Men'sLine turns 10

Men'sLine is looking for all past men & women who have trained with us to join in our Men'sLine 10th b'day celebration in September. Love to hear from you. Info 6622 6116.

Kyogle HS reunion

Kyogle High School 50yrs Reunion held Oct 1 at the high school from 9.30am. Morn tea & lunch avail, informal dinner at the Bowling Club at 6pm. Limited tix. Pre-paid only. Bookings bryson.wilson@bigpond.com.

School centenary

The 'Old Richmond Hill Public School' (now Roy Waddell Community Ctr) will celebrate its centenary in April 2006. Would like to hear from ex-pupils, P&C members & families. Info Ron 6624 2223 or Len 6625 2024.

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.

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 every second Fri in East Lismore (not Good Friday, March 25). Info Liora 6624 4216 or www.siddhayoga.org.

Easter choir

Ballina Women's Christian Choir will present their choral work of 'Symbols of Easter' on Fri, March 25 at Ballina Presbyterian Church from 2.30pm. Afternoon tea to follow. Proceeds to Ballina Special Religious Education Assoc. All welcome.

Easter music

St Andrew's Church Choir with soloists present Stainer's 'Crucifixion' on Fri, March 25 at St Andrew's Church in Lismore from 5pm. A musical meditation on the passion of Christ, containing 4 congregational hymns. Free entry.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, March 26 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St, from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & make a difference to the riverbank. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Race and rodeo

Lismore Turf Club will host the 4th annual Race & Rodeo to be held on Easter Saturday, March 26. Racing commences at 1pm followed by the rodeo at 5pm.

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.

Scrabble club

Lismore Scrabble Club meets twice weekly at the Lismore Workers Club. Sun & Wed from 12pm. New members most welcome. Info Leah 6624 3216 or 6663 1156.

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.

ASCA meet

Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) meets every Mon at 17E Keen St, Lismore, from 6-8pm. For men & women 18yrs & over. Group setting for people to share with each other. Info Susan 6662 7014 or Betty 6662 3976.

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.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, March 29 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

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.

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 is on 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.

Bankruptcy advice

The Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia will be on the North Coast on Wed, March 30. Free advice on insolvency & bankruptcy for debtors or creditors. Bookings & info 6622 2171.

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.

Join scouts

G'bah Scouts for girls & boys. 8-10yrs every Wed from 6.30pm, 11-15yrs every Thurs from 7pm. Both at Cassia St Hall, G'bah. Info 0427 005 075.

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!

Service pensions

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

Breast cancer survivors

Dragons Abreast Northern NSW has started a dragon boat racing club for people who have had breast cancer & their supporters. Next meet Thurs, March 31 at the Bangalow Community Health Ctr from 6-7.30pm. Come along if you're interested in being a member, a paddler or a supporter.