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.

Info on Dr Ryan?

Looking for people who remember Dr 'Reddo' Ryan, a doctor who lived & worked in Lismore from 1927-1965. His daughter Pauline Cumpston from Eureka is writing a biography & would like to hear info or memories. Info 6688 4337.

Spanish language

A mutual self-help Spanish language learning group is being formed in Ballina. Adequate material is available. Info Trevor 6686 7660.

TAFE taster course

A free General Education 'taster' course will run in Semester 2 at W'bar TAFE. Increase your chances of gaining work, particularly in childcare. Also communication & computer skills & work experience in the field of your choice. 3 days per wk for 18wks in school hours. Info Pam 6620 4235.

Good kids wanted

Do you know a young person who puts aside time to support others in the community? Nominations are now open for the 2005 Kids in Community Awards. For a nomination form phone 6622 0444 or email info@kic.com.au.

Entries close June 3.

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.

Reunion dinner

15th LH & 15th AMR (AIF) Association Reunion Dinner held June 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10.30am. Program the same as previous years. Info Leith 6624 2550.

Fluoride forum

The Safe Water Action Network multimedia presentation The Truth Decay (the shocking truth about fluoridation) has been postponed until July 27. More details to follow closer to the date.

Eisteddfod entries

Entry forms are now available for the Lismore Musical Festival Society's annual Eisteddfod. School days Aug 8, 9 & 10, all other sections Sept 11-30. Call into Jan's Ballet Boutique in Lismore or phone Val 6621 6015.

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. Group meets 4th Sun of each month at W'bar Tavern from 12pm for lunch. All women welcome regardless of age/circumstances. Info Pam 6628 8352 or Susan 6628 8019.

Clothing sales

Lifeline is hold 2 -preloved clothing sales. The first is at Uki Hall on Thurs, May 26 & the second at Nimbin Community Hall on Fri, May 27. Both runs from 9am-1pm. Lots of great clothes & great bargains. Proceeds supporting Lifeline's community services.

Sexual healing

Sexual Healing for the Mind. Free intro by clinical hypnotherapist Melanie Manar on Fri at Inner Sanctvm, upstairs 68 Magellan St, from 10.30am. Info 6621 2492 or 0431 452 752.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, May 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Are Ozzie children today happier than we were? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Beef Week dance

Numulgi Hall Beef Week Dance held Fri, May 27 from 7.30pm. Country & western theme, Val's music, prizes, raffle, jackpot & great supper. $7 adults & $2 high school children. Proceeds to hall. Info 6628 2255.

Women's dinner

Women's Networking Dinner held Fri, May 27 at Caddies from 6pm. Topic: Women's human rights, from Lismore to the UN, with Lavender (a long-time feminist & lesbian activist who attended the UN Commission for the Status of Women). Info Judith 6625 1348.

Community seminar

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

Floral display

Beef Week Floral Display held at St Mark's Anglican Church, cnr Barker and West streets, Casino. Open Fri, May 27 from 10am-4pm & Sat, May 28 from 10am-12pm. Free entry.

Wildlife training

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

Archery

Beginner's Archery course for all ages starts Sat, May 28. Junior Squad Mon 3.45pm. Club social shoot Sat 8.45am. Great Eastland Archers, Nth Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Biggest morn tea

A'ville W'bar Quota Club & Mayley House Restaurant, Wardell, are having a Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council on Sat, May 28 at Mayley House (cnr Bridge Dr & Cedar St, Wardell) from 2-4pm. Info Shirley 6683 4028.

Frisbee tournament

The Channon's first annual Frisbee Golf Tournament held Sat, May 28 at Coronation Park. 9.30am sign-on. Entry $10 max. Info Jason 6689 0333.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, May 28 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St (just up from Police Station), from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & make a difference to the riverbank. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Krishna w/shops

Hare Krishna Spiritual Education W/shop on Mantra Meditation held Sat, May 28 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 28 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

First Aid

St John Ambulance WorkCover-approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, May 28-29. Also SFA on Wed & Thurs, June 8-9, and SFA Re-certification course on Tues, June 7. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Star Wars screening

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

Jazz & wine fest

Jazz & Wine Fest held Sun, May 29 at the Pioneer Tavern, W'bar from 3pm. Sample a variety of wines from the finest vineyards & enjoy modern jazz from soulful five-piece band Beale Street Mama. Just $5pp. Proceeds to W'bar Community Pre-school.

Horse riders

Northern Rivers Western Performance Club meets Sun, May 29 at 946 Jiggi Rd, Jiggi, from 9am. Learn to back & turn a horse, side passing, going through the gate, transitions etc. Practice at home & be improved for the next competition day in June. $10 members, $20 non-members, $5 fence sitters. Info Margaret 6663 1491 (mornings).

Biggest morn tea

Cancer Council Australia's Biggest Morning Tea held Sun, May 29 at Pearces Crk Hall from 1.30pm. Entry by donation. Info Jo 6628 0586 or 6628 5112.

Nimbin markets

Nimbin Markets held 3rd & 5th Sun of every month (next market Sun, May 29). Held at the Nimbin Community Ctr in the heart of the village. Diverse range of food, craft & bric-a-brac with entertainment all day. Come & have a stall, busk or visit for the day. Info Caroline 6689 0000.

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.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, May 30 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Simple budget in spreadsheets & installing fonts. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Winter Appeal Day

Tuckurimba Red Cross Winter Appeal Day held Tues, May 31 at Wyrallah Hall from 10.30am. Lucky door prize, raffles, stalls, dollar board, trading table, delicious lunch & then bingo. Fun for all! Entry $5. Info 6683 2153 or 6683 2608.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, May 31 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Diabetic blindness in Fiji plus travels in India with Dr Malcolm Tester. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Gem club

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

Drama activities

Drama Class Activities for kids 8-12yrs held every Wed at the Lismore PCYC from 4-5pm. Join in the fun! Info 6621 6276.

Breast cancer group

New support group for young women with breast cancer meets Wed, June 1 at Lismore Community Health (Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore) from 10am-12pm. Register with Sara 6622 4453.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 1 at the Lismore Base Hospital Fridays meeting room from 4.45-6.15pm. Share experiences & move through grief together. Info 6620 2492.

Baby advice

NR Family Care Ctr outreach service held Wed, June 1 in the Iluka Community Ctr from 9.30am-3pm. For mums & babies who are having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, & postnatal distress. See GP or child & family nurse for referral.

Car club

S/Land Sports & Classic Car Club's monthly meeting held Wed, June 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Bruce 0412 662 404.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats monthly meeting held Wed, June 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, June 1 at Rocky Creek Dam from 10.30am. Bring picnic lunch & a chair. Wet weather venue is Helen Hargreaves, Frazer's Rd, Dunoon. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Chapel open

When the worries of the world are pressing & you just need to spend a short time in quiet reflection or prayer, Lismore Uniting Church Chapel is open 9am-3pm each day for you. Elders hold a small informal service every Wed at 12pm at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, Lismore. All welcome.

Young drivers

Young drivers 18-25yrs from the Casino area are invited to a one-day training course to improve driver behaviour on Thurs, June 2. Special attention to driving on rural roads. Applications available at Norco Rural stores, Casino Rural Traders, Eden Country Store, Kyogle, or phone 1800 333 197.

Breastfeeding group

Lismore Group of the Australian Breastfeeding Assoc invites you to a discussion meeting on Thurs, June 2 at the G'bah Community Ctr from 10am. A guest speaker will talk on Post natal Depression. Come for a cuppa & a chat. Great way to meet other mothers & babies, share stories & make friends. Info Ros 6689 9356.

Writing w/shop

Free writing w/shop with Joanne Horniman for young people 11-24yrs held Thurs, June 2 at Lismore City Library from 4-5.30pm. Learn the art of writing. Places limited. Bookings essential to 6621 2464.

Day view club

A'ville W'bar Day View Club's meeting has been brought forward to June 6 due to the Queen's b'day long w/end. Held at the A'ville Bowling Club at 10.30am for 11.30am luncheon. Ladies, winter clothing drive. Bookings or cancellations by Thurs, June 2 to Bev 6628 3566 or Betty 6625 1172.

LBH Auxiliary

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

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, June 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Who are you...?

Seminars on the nature & return of our spiritual-selves start Thurs, June 2 at the ground floor of Lismore library from 7-8.30pm. Hosted by Angela Shirley. Entry $10.