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.

Mum's Day comp

W Hollis of G'bah won the CASPA/North Coast Children's Home Mother's Day 2005 competition supported by The Warehouse, Lismore.

Women's circle

Share & explore your experience as a woman in a 6wk group meeting Fri mornings. Personal growth, symbol & artwork, women's spirituality. Starts May 20. $20/15 per session. Info & bookings Christina 6689 5012.

Gundurimba dance

Monthly Dance held May 20 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 7.30pm. Val & Norma's music for old time, modern & new vogue dances, plus door prize, giveaways, raffle & great supper. $7 adults, $2 high school goers & other kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255 or Alan 6629 0313.

Eat with the Angels

Dinner With The Angels held May 21 at the Ballina RSL from 7.30pm. Tropical themed night with live music, Hawaiian feast, raffle, prizes & more. $27pp. Proceeds to local charities. Bookings Jeannie 6681 1866.

Learn Mindfulness

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly 'Day of Mindfulness' on May 21 will be led by Geoff Simpson (a practitioner in the Insight Vipassana tradition). Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Bookings & info Christine 6689 7116.

Trash 'n' treasure

Trash 'n' Treasure Larnook P&C fundraiser held May 21 from 8am-3pm. Crazy auction from 2pm at Larnook School top field or covered area if raining. BBQ & refreshments available. Info 6688 0133 (Tues, Thurs or Fri).

Charity dance

The Rotary Club of Lismore Central's Gala Charity Dinner Dance is on May 21 at the Italo Club, Nth Lismore, from 7pm. Music by Latin Combo band, lucky spot & lucky door prizes, smorgasbord dinner. Smart casual dress. Tix from Frank Vanz Tyre Service, the Italo Club or 6621 3040.

Charity darts

Lismore Workers Club Darts Club Charity Day held May 22 at the Workers Club. Names in by 10am. Singles & drawn doubles. $5pp per event. Kids 10 & over welcome to play. Monster raffle drawn on the day. Proceeds to Interchange Respite Care. Info Gerald 6622 2235.

Manage moods

Free 6wk course Out of the Blues starts May 23 (till June 27) at Women's Health Matters, 3rd Floor, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, from 5.30-8pm. Learn skills to manage moods creatively. Bookings 6620 2999.

Beef Week trip

St Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina, will be taking a bus trip to Casino Beef Week on May 27 leaving 9am from the church. $30pp. Names & $10 deposit must be paid by May 25. Info 6686 2094.

Reconciliation rally

Rally for Reconciliation 7 held May 27. Licensed drivers needed to supervise Aboriginal learners working toward their 50hrs minimum now required in NSW. Helpers wanted. Info Jesse 6622 1903 or Leonie 6624 7070.

Community seminar

Community seminar on Depression & Relationship Issues in Rural Communities held May 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Looking at rural issues such as drought, isolation & financial challenges. Bookings & info 6622 2171.

Beef Week art

Entry forms now available for the Beef Week Art Exhibition on May 27 & 28. Artists & photographers of all ages welcome to enter. Forms available at the Beef Week office in Casino, Premier Art & Picture Framing & NR Drawing & Drafting Supplies in Lismore & the Paperbark Gallery in Evans Head. Info Narelle 6683 1617 or 6662 8181.

Wildlife training

Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are holding a kangaroo & wallaby training day on May 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am-4pm. $10pp. Bookings essential to 6628 3005.

Star Wars fundraiser

Fundraising film screening of Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith for Modanville School held May 29 at Birch Carroll & Coyle in Lismore from 4.30pm. Tickets $10. Bookings Rose 6628 2414.

Jazz & wine fest

Jazz & Wine Fest held May 29 at the Pioneer Tavern, W'bar from 3pm. Sample a few drops & enjoy modern jazz from five-piece band Beale Street Mama. $5pp. Proceeds to W'bar Community Pre-school.

NABS info

Info session for National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service (NABS) held June 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Presented by the Australian Assoc of the Deaf. Info (07) 3357 8277.

Debutante ball

Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Debutante Ball held July 2 at the Lismore Workers Club. Practice commences Sun, May 15 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowlo. Bookings & info 6621 6724.

Women's network

Are you looking for a supportive & social network? Yes, there IS a life after divorce, separation or death of a partner. Certainly a life after rearing a family. Discover your purpose & passion in life. Info Jill 6687 4324.

Ballina band

The Ballina Shire Concert Band welcomes any competent brass, reed, woodwind or percussion players. Info 6628 0785.

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.

Jellybeans Playgroup

New playgroup is now looking for parents/carers with kids 0-5yrs who enjoy meeting new people & having fun. Held every Fri at 124 Ballina Rd, G'bah (Senior Citizen's Hall) from 10am-12pm. Bring fruit & a drink but no other food as we cater for kids with allergies. Info Donna 6622 1941.

Suppa cuppa dance

Special Suppa Cuppa Dance for the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea held Black Friday, May 13, at the Italo Club, Nth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Supper provided plus raffles, lucky door prizes etc. Colour theme is Black with Blue for the Cancer Council's colour. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

Lung support

Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Fri, May 13 at the CWA Hall, River St, Ballina (next to RSL) from 12.30pm. Speaker: Michael Roose from Council of the Ageing on the best drugs to use, how drugs interact & micro-allergies. Bring lunch so you can much as you learn. Drinks provided. Info Pauline 6687 1998.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, May 13 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Why are whistle-blowers persecuted? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy monthly meeting held Fri, May 13 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Cancer FUNraiser

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

Buddhism talks

Buddhism Diamond Way NR is hosting a visit by Buddhist teacher Kerstin Siefert who will do 2 public talks. 'You create the world you live in' held Fri, May 13 at 5 Daley St A'ville from 7pm & 'Women in Buddhism' held Mon, May 16 at Lismore Library from 7pm. Info 6628 7002 (A'ville) & 0404 364 836 (Lismore).

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meets Sat, May 14 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. All day Demonstration Day with people coming from Grafton, Kyogle, Gold Coast & Brisbane branches. Cake decorating equipment on sale. New members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Big Morning Tea

Cancer Council Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event held Sat, May 14 at the Pimlico Hall from 10am. Come & have fun & support charity.

Ex-service women

S/Land Ex-Service Women's Big Morning Tea for the Cancer Council held Sat, May 14 from 11.45am. Venue info Joan 6621 5312.

Krishna w/shops

Hare Krishna Spiritual Education W/shop on Mantra Meditation held Sat, May 14 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Includes a 'Kirtan' (unique meditation), singing of sacred mantras, music & discussion. Info 6679 5258.

Re-enactment club

Medieval Re-enactment Club meets Sat, May 14 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Bonsai society

Summerland Bonsai Society meets Sat, May 14 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

A'ville Sub-Branch

A'ville RSL Sub-Branch general meeting Sat, May 14 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, A'ville from 9am. All ex-serving & serving members of the Defence Force, incl National Service members & any person who has been a member of the Australian Defence Force for no less than 6mths welcome. Info Coral 6628 0302.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, May 14 at Pritchard Park, Lismore (behind the skating rink), from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & make a difference to the riverbank. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

First aid

Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, May 14-15 in Ballina. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Gem fest

The 15th annual Gem Fest held Sat & Sun, May 14-15 at Lismore Showground. Gemstones, crystals, fossils, fine jewellery, food stalls etc. Free on-site parking. Entry $3 adults & 50c for kids. Held rain, hail or shine. Come & find a bargain!

Archery

Beginners Archery course for all ages starts Sun. Junior squad Mon 3.45pm & social club shoot Sat 8.45am. Great Eastland Archers, Nth Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Ukelele festival

Ukelele Festival held Sun, May 15 at Uki. Appearing: Perch Crk Jug Band, Sydney to the Bush, Azo Bell & The Old Spice Boys. Buttery Bazaar markets in the morning, Aboriginal welcome & ukelele w/shop in the arvo at the hall. Info Lindy 6679 5399.

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders monthly Train Exhibition Sun, May 15 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, from 10am-4pm. Layouts for adults & kids to run & demos. Lots of fun for the whole family! $4 adults, $1 kids. Info David 6624 7463.

NASHOs

Northern Rivers Sub-Branch of the National Servicemen's Assoc general meeting held Sun, May 15 at the Evans Head RSL Club from 10.30am. All former National Servicemen & their partners invited to attend.

Favourite hymns

Favourite hymns on Sun, May 15 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Keen St (opposite Woolies) from 7pm. Info Lorraine 6625 2551.

Botanic gardens

Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens next workday held Sun, May 15 on site from 8-11am. New Friends always welcome! Info 6689 5261 or 6629 1435. If you are unable to donate time or energy, but would like to assist the gardens, gifts are now tax deductible.

Bridal fair

Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise presents the Lismore Bridal Expo on Sun, May 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 9.30am. Plan your entire wedding in one day under one roof. Info Noreen 6622 8028.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, May 15 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, A'ville, from 2pm. Speaker: Ballina Shire Heritage Officer Kate Gahn. All welcome.

Trip to Evans Head

East Ballina Landcare Group free field trip to Evans Head held Sun, May 15. Evans Head Landcarers will provide guided tours of the Dirrawong Headland Heath & Littoral Rainforest remnant currently under restoration. BYO lunch, sturdy shoes, hat & insect repellent. Info Helen 6686 8867.

Church for all

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets every 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.

Volunteers needed

Red Cross is looking for caring people to join local Personal Support Teams & help evacuate people during diasters. Free training held May 20 at the Richmond Room in Ballina from 9.30am-3pm. RSVP by Mon, May 16 to Lyndall 6622 3244.

Free volunteer course

If you are volunteering in a community organisation you are eligible to do the Certificate III in Community Services Work for free. Starts Mon, May 16 at 10am at ACE North Coast, 59 Magellan St, Lismore. Info 6622 1903 or email acenc@acenc.com.

Big Morning Tea

CWA A'ville Cancer Council Australia's Biggest Morning Tea held Mon, May 16 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, A'ville, from 9.30am. All welcome. Info 6628 5660.

Lismore Red Cross

Lismore Red Cross Branch meets Mon, May 16 at Red Cross House, 132 Keen St, Lismore, from 2.30pm. All welcome.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, May 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Acrobat Reader basics & putting your files where you can find them. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

ADFAS lecture

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society next lecture held Mon, May 16 at the Bangalow A&I Hall, Station St, from 7.30pm. Professor Craig Todd on 'Australians in Black & White' images & popular culture 1840-1940. Guest welcome. Join with member for supper & a stimulating evening.

Diabetes meet

Lismore Branch of Diabetes meets Mon, May 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.

Meditations

The Tara Healing Ctr offers meditations every Mon at 7.30pm through the centre of the heart of Maitreya in the spirit of service. 138 Laurel Ave, Lismore. Gold coin donation. Info Jackie 6621 6060.

Join the Lantern band!

The Lismore City Concert Band is conducting w/shops leading up to the Lismore Lantern Parade. W/shops held every Mon during May & June from 5-6pm at Lismore Showground. Music is rock & samba styles. W/shops free but $30 joining fee to cover insurance. Info Gloria 6621 3246 or Jean 6628 0295.

Day view club

Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, May 17 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for 11am. Info & apologies to 6624 6571.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre held Tues, May 17 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. $3 to play & please provide a plate for supper. Info 6683 2158.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, May 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Life in the remote Kimberleys with Jan Halpin & Stuart Montgomery. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, May 17 (every 3rd Tues of the month) at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Carers support

Ballina/Byron Carers Support Group meets Tues, May 17 at Crowley Village, Cheery St, Ballina from 10-11.30am. Speaker from Carelink. All welcome for a cuppa & chat. For info & respite 1800 059 059.

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.

After school program

New After School Program. Lismore new youth space, C Block (behind Lismore Library, will be open Tues & Thurs from 3-6pm as a Homework Centre. Get help with homework or just chill out with friends. Computers, internet & digital cameras available. Open to people 12-18yrs. Info Lindie 6621 7919 or 6621 5025.

Gem club

Gem & Mineral Club meets Tues 2-9pm & Thurs 9am-12pm at the Arts & Crafts Pavilion at Lismore Showground. Info 6621 5506.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, May 18 at the Lismore Base Hospital Fridays meeting room from 4.45-6.15pm. Share experiences & move through grief together. Info 6620 2492.

Greens meet

Summerland Greens monthly meeting held Wed, May 18 in Nimbin from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Venue details & info Phil 6622 6606.

N'hood watch

Ballina Island Neighbourhood Watch meets Wed, May 18 at the Ballina Police Station from 7pm. Info George 6681 3003.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, May 18 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.

Law Week open day

'Relationships with the Law' Law Week 2005 Open Day held Wed, May 18 at Ballina Local Court & Ballina Public Library, River St, Ballina from 10am-3pm. Info stalls & sessions, sausage sizzle, video screening, showbags & much more.

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.

Playgroup

East Lismore Playgroup meets every Wed at the Lismore Baptist Church Hall, Uralba St, Lismore, from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Janelle 6625 1131.

Mah-jongg group

Lismore Mah-jongg Group meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info 0402 057 072.

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 6625 6602.

Huge plant sale

Huge Plant Sale held Wed, Thurs & Fri, May 18-20 at Lismore Challenge City Farm Nursery from 9.30am-2.30pm daily. Great range of exotic & native plants on sale & nothing priced over $4. Proceeds to ongoing training & employment of people with disabilities. The nursery is at 47 Caldwell Ave, East Lismore (follow the signs down Wyrallah Rd). Info Anne 6627 5000.

Haematological cancers

Understanding Haematological Cancers will be the focus of the Lismore Cancer Support Group's meeting on May 23 with special guest Dr David Jackson. Held at the Crawford House ground floor meeting room at Lismore Base Hospital from 10am-12pm. Morn tea provided. Bookings for catering purposes by Thurs, May 19 to Sue 6620 2562.

Become an Aunty now!

Aunties are needed for all over the Northern Rivers area to mentor young girls in our region. The Aunty Program is now recruiting & an orientation session is coming up in A'ville on Thurs, May 19. Register with Gina 6682 4334 or Maureen 6628 6550. Make a difference in a young girl's life!

G'bah probus

G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, May 19 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Chris Hawke. Info Margaret 6625 1816.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, May 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Coraki CWA turns 60

Help Coraki CWA Branch celebrate their 60th birthday with a party on Thurs, May 19 at thee CWA rooms, Richmond Terrace, from 12pm. Entry $7. Names & number for catering to Carol 6683 2350 or Ruth 6683 2029.

Self-esteem group

A self-esteem group for women starts Thurs, May 19 for 6wks. $60pp. Bookings essential to Women's Health Ctr 6621 9800.

Parents' support

The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Sharing meeting held Thurs, May 19 at the Activities Ctr, rear of the Baptist Church, Uralba St (A frame building near Lismore Base Hospital) from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Guide Dogs info

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT free information day held Thurs, May 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-3pm. Come & find out about the range of services & offered to the community for free & meet our instructors & clients. Info Tracey 9412 9300.