 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.
Ballina band
The Ballina Shire Concert Band welcomes any competent brass, reed, woodwind or percussion players. Info 6628 0785.
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.
Soil seminar
Free soil seminar & laboratory tour at W'bar Agricultural Institute on April 8 from 10am. Learn about DNA fingerprinting technology. Register with Eileen on 6626 1347.
Arts fundraiser
Ballina Arts & Craft Ctr Mystery Pick-a-Box Night held April 9 at Montanna Retreat in Lennox. Proceeds towards an arts & craft gallery for Ballina. Art to buy, prizes to be won, yummy food, quality entertainment, lots of fun! $60pp. Bookings & info Lyn 6681 5874 or Barry 6687 6779.
Historical tours
The Richmond Rivers Historical Society is offering Historical Tours of Lismore on April 9 & April 16 from 2pm. Discover the stories & characters of old Lismore. Bookings & info 6621 9993.
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.
Learn French
Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Lessons 6624 2024 (Marie) or other info 6625 1439 (Danielle).
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.
Quiz night
Lismore N'hood Ctr Quiz Night held April 9 at the Italo-Australia Club from 6.30pm. Get together a table of 8 & win great prizes. Lots of fun. $6pp. Bookings by Fri, April 1 to 6621 7397.
Breathing class
A demo & talk on using acupressure & reflexology to help people with breathing problems held Fri, April 1 at the Ballina CWA Hall from 11.15am. Info Noeleen 6686 5853.
War widows
Lismore War Widows' Guild Club of Australia monthly meeting held Fri, April 1 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Orchid society
Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, April 1 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plants benched. Info Ron 6624 2316.
SANDS support
Lismore Stillbirth & Neonatal Death & Miscarriage Support Group meets Fri, April 1 at the G'bah Child & Family Health Ctr, Oliver Ave, from 9.30-11am. Info Rosalie 6620 2324.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, April 1 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 9.30am. Speaker from Cochlear Hearing Implants. Followed by investment group. Visitors welcome. Info Ken 6687 7291.
U3A forum
U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, April 1 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How could farming preserve our wildlife? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Buddhism talks
Lama Choedak Rinpoche will present 2 public talks: How to Live A Meaningful Life on Fri, April 1 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room & Compassion in Action on Sat, April 2 at Birth & Beyond in Nimbin. Both from 7.30-9.30pm & cost $10/5 at the door.
Wildlife carers
NR Wildlife Carers is holding an Introduction & Rescue Course on Sat, 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.
Ruthven dance
Old time/New vogue Dance held Sat, April 2 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, lucky door prize, raffle & great supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Info 6683 2430.
April Fool's sale
The Anglican op shop at Rous Rd Shopping Ctr in G'bah is having a half price sale on Sat, April 2 to celebrate its 13th b'day. The op shop opened on April Fool's Day 1992 & has now doubled in size. Doors open at 9am. All welcome.
Café Church is on
Café Church with Pastor Garry Dronfield held Sat, April 2 at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, from 7pm. The Uniting Church is trying a new way of doing church for those unfamiliar with the church scene. Comfortable & safe atmosphere. Info 6621 5801.
Super sale
NR Animal Services are holding an indoor/outdoor Super Sale on Sat, April 2 at their op shop, 17 Bridge St, Nth Lismore, from 8am-2pm. Clothing under $2, bargain books, records, toys, crockery etc. Info 6681 1860.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, 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 Sat & Sun, 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.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i discussion on 'The Baha'i concept of Prayer & Meditation' held Sun, April 3 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
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).
Modern Buddhism
Buddhism Diamond Way Northern Rivers offers a new alternative for modern people interested in the timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings. Meditations on Mon in Lismore at 4.30pm & on Wed in A'ville from 8pm. Info 0404 364 836 (Lismore) or 6628 7002 (A'ville).
Craft morning
Craft & chat morning held Mon, April 4 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am. All welcome.
Cancer support
Lismore Breast Cancer Support Group meets Mon, April 4 at the G'bah Child & Family Health Ctr in Oliver Ave from 10am-12pm. Info Nancy 6620 7664.
Hoi afternoon
Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, April 4 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. $3pp incl cakes & sandwiches. Proceeds to St Andrew's Nursing Home. Bus available for $3 fare. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, April 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Lines & Angles. Viewpoint: Framing with Bruce from Uptown Framing. All welcome. Info Kevin 6622 7899.
Mental health
Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, April 4 at 48 Uralba St, Lismore, from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.
Tuesday talks
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, April 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Surviving the health system with Eddie Loong. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
PASS meet
Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support meet Tues, April 5 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Open discussion. Everyone welcome. Info Susan 6622 3953.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, April 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.
Social tennis
Social Tennis held every Tues night at the G'bah Sports Club. We are a friendly, informal group & would welcome all newcomers. Info Richard 6624 2311.
Arts & craft meet
Ballina Arts & Crafts Inc meet Tues, April 5 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. Members reminded to attend. Info Lyn 6681 5874.
Men's confidence
The Men's Resource Ctr in Lismore is offering an 8wk Building Confidence Course for unemployed men. Starts Wed, April 6 from 2-5pm. Info John or Chris 6622 6116.
Democrats meet
Australian Democrats monthly meeting held Wed, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, April 6 at the home of I Caflisch, 1/37 Westland Dr, Ballina, from 10.30am. Bring lunch to share. Any ex Girl Guides or support group members who still have Guiding in their hearts are most welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Greens meet
The S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.
Car club
S/Land Sports & Classic Car Club's monthly meeting held Wed, April 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Bruce 0412 662 404.
Baby advice
NR Family Care Ctr outreach service held Wed, April 6 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.
Pregnancy support
Pregnancy & Postnatal Support Group meets every Wed at the Uniting Church, Dibbs St, East Lismore (behind Mine & Gary's Fiveways) from 9.30am-12.30pm. Prenatal yoga 9.30-11am. Postnatal yoga (incl babies) from 11am-12.15pm. Info 6621 9800.
Mah-jongg group
Lismore Mah-jongg Group meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info 0402 057 072.
CWA stall
CWA A'ville will have a stall in the A'ville Plaza on Thurs, April 7 from 9am-12pm. Cakes, pickles, jams, produce, plants, handicrafts & great raffle. Info 6628 5660.
LBH Auxiliary
Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary meets Thurs, April 7 at Crawford House, Hunter St, Lismore, from 2pm. Info Jan 6624 1583.
Super pensioners
Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, April 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.
Day view club
A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting held April 11 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant at W'bar Tavern from 10.30am. Small club looking for ladies to help us expand. Bookings or cancellations by Thurs, April 7 to Delma 6628 5795 or Betty 6625 1172.
Lesbian speakers
Shake It Up Lesbian Speaker Series continues Thurs, April 7 from 6-7.30pm. 'Smoke in the Blood' for smokers, non-smokers & those with children. Info Julie 6622 1555 (Mon-Wed).
Reconciliation meet
Lismore People for Reconciliation meet Thurs, April 7 at Lismore Adult Community Education (ACE) in Magellan St, Lismore, from 5-6.30pm. All welcome. Info Rob 6625 1485.
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.
Ballina arts
Ballina Arts & Crafts Inc have a display of art and craft by their talented members on show at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre on Thurs, April 7 & Fri, April 8. All welcome.
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