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.

Friday dance

Monthly Dance held June 17 at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 7.30pm. Dancing to Val & Norma's music, door prize, giveaways, raffle & a great supper. $7 adults, $2 high school age & other kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255 or Alan 6629 0313.

Hip hop w/shops

Blast for Youth at the YWCA is running a series of hip hop w/shops over the next few months. The first 2 will be on June 17 & 24 from 4-5pm. Anyone aged 13 to 18 welcome. Held at the YWCA in Rous Rd, G'bah. Bookings & info Tracey 6625 6602.

Ruthven trivia

Trivia Night held June 18 at 7pm. Tombola, raffles & supper. Get 6-8 friends together & book a table. Just $5pp. Bookings essential to 6683 2430 or 6683 2090.

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.

Euchre night

Tullera Hall's Euchre Night held June 18 from 7pm. $5pp. BYO drinks & please bring a supper plate to share. Come & have fun while helping raise money for the hall! Bookings & info Pauline 6628 2060 or Lisa 6628 2772.

First aid

St John Ambulance WorkCover approved Senior First Aid course held June 18-19. Also SFA on June 22-23 & SFA Re-certification course on June 28. Bookings to Chris 6621 8044.

Lake talk & walk

Lennox Head Field Naturalists Group talk & walk, Lake Ainsworth: Its Plants & Weeds, held June 19 from 8.30-10.30am. Followed by brief summary of the LA Community Access Group's plans for the Lake. Meet at the BBQ area, opposite the Surf Club. $2 donation. Info Beth 6687 7042 or Sue 6687 5135.

TS Lismore Cadets

TS Lismore Navy Cadet Unit Committee meets June 25 at the Cadet Unit, Endeavour Close, Ballina, from 2pm. Election of office bearers. Parents & community members welcome. Info 6686 8238.

English tutors

Interested in becoming a volunteer adult English language tutor? TAFE will run a free 10wk outreach course in August for people who would like to assist migrants & refugees improve language skills. 3hr per wk on Tuesday at Lismore or W'bar campus. Info & applications by June 29 to Sandra 6626 6485.

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 at the Parish Office, 39 West St, Casino, from 10am-12pm weekdays.

Hepburn reunion

WB Hepburn & Sons employees reunion held August 13 at Lismore Hts Bowling Club from 11am. Lunch available at $20pp with wives & partners most welcome. Info & bookings Glen 6683 2392 or Gordon 6624 3289.

Family reunion

Family Reunion for the descendants of the Doolan, Hanley, Dwyer, Nicholls, Hartley, Constable, O'Reilly & Hannigan families held in Casino in Oct. Info Monica 6662 1539.

Computer lessons

Do you have a home computer & get frustrated by not being able to do the things you want quickly & simply? Why not book in for a 1hr session with a computer tutor at the Lismore N'hood Ctr? Only $2 per hour. Bookings 6621 7397.

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.

Become a volunteer

Want to try something different? Meet new people? Further your skills or learn new ones? Why not volunteer? There are many & varied positions available. Contact Jeannette at the Volunteer Referral Ctr on 6621 7397 & find out how to start volunteering.

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.

Social dancing

Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

AA aniversary

Alcoholics Anonymous 49th Annniversary meeting held Fri, June 10 at the Lismore N'hood Centre from 7pm. Info Harry 6621 5928.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, June 10 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Can a single event influence your whole life? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy monthly meeting held Fri, June 10 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Parkinson support

Northern Rivers Parkinson Support Group meets Fri, June 10 at the Ballina Hospital Solarium from 10am. Speaker: Geriatrician Dr Hugh Fairfull-Smith from the Carroll Ctr at St Vincent's Hospital. Time for questions & discussion. RSVP to Gerri 6628 8278.

Trivia night

G'bah Physical Culture Club's Trivia Night held Sat, June 11 at the Sth Lismore Bowling Club from 7pm. Games, raffles, prizes, lucky door & entertainment. Drinks at the bar, BYO nibbles. $10pp. Info Lisa 6622 5223.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, June 11 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meets Sat, June 11 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. A demonstration will take place after the meeting. Members are asked to contact M Jarvis on 6621 8439 re the bus trip to Mt Cootha Cake Display on June 17 to book a seat. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, June 11 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.

Dance of Colours

The Australian Oriental Dance Assoc presents Dance of Colours on Sat, June 11 at the Italo Club, Nth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Bellydance, Indian, Phillipino & Flamenco. Entry $15/10 & kids under 12 free. Tickets from Rubyesque Bookshop, 21 Carrington St, Lismore.

Krishna w/shop

Free Hare Krishna Spiritual Education w/shop held Sat, June 11 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Singing, meditations & discussion. All welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Ex-service women

S/Land Ex-Service Women meet Sat, June 11 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1pm. Info 6621 5297.

Re-enactment club

Medieval Re-enactment Club meets Sat, June 11 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Doubtful anniversary

Doubtful Creek Public School's 75th anniversary celebrations held Sun, June 12. Includes annual picnic day races, official opening of new play space, performances & much more. A great day of story telling & reminiscing. Morn tea & lunch available. Info 6667 1102.

Open garden

The Seed Savers garden will be open Sat & Sun, June 11-12, from 9am-4pm as part of Australia's Open Garden Scheme. Located at 11-13 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay. $5 entry. An inspirational garden with vegies, fruit trees, herbs, bush food trail & much more.

Creative writing

Fellowship of Australian Writers S/Land meets Sun, June 12 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1.30pm. Emphasis on constructive mutual comment and member interaction. Visitors welcome. Info 6624 1933 or 6628 3753.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 14 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Drug taking in sport with Robert Weatherby. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Arthritis branch

Arthritis Foundation of NSW Lismore Arthritis Branch meets Tues, June 14 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore, from 10am. Speaker: Sue Cechner (aromatherapy). Info Ann 6629 8221.

Ikebana group

Ikebana International, Lismore Chapter No 32, meets Tues, June 14. Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Info Glenda 6689 5284.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia-Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, June 14 at the Senior Citizens Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ Bank) from 10am. $5 incl morn tea & guest speaker. Info Margaret 6663 1485.

Vietnam vets

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, June 14 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 11am, followed by social get together & BBQ. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 15 at the Lismore Base Hospital Fridays meeting room from 4.45-6.15pm. Share experiences & move through grief together. Info 6620 2492.

Sleep disorders

FNC Sleep Disorders Group meets Wed, June 15 at the St Vincent's Hospital Old Convent Building from 11am. Support & advice for anyone diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Info Kevin 6646 8114 or Robyn 6662 1929.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, June 15 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.

Belly dance

Idell Wadley is conducting a special belly dance program for girls & young women at Lismore PCYC. An open day will be held on Wed, June 15 from 5pm, with classes starting soon after. Classes are only $5. Info 6621 6276.

Greens meet

Summerland Greens monthly meeting held Wed, June 15 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.

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.

Wardell Progress

Wardell & District Progress Assoc meets Thurs, June 16 in the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 7pm. General business & report on current council issues for Wardell. All welcome. Info Pat 6683 4360.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, June 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Parents' support

The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Sharing meeting held Thurs, June 16 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.