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.

Trivia fundraiser

Friends of the S/Land Early Intervention Programme (SEIP) are hosting a fundraising trivia & games night on June 24 at the G'bah RSL Club from 7pm. Some snacks provided or BYO & drinks at club prices. $5pp or $40 for a table. Bookings 6625 2299 or 6625 0519.

Numulgi dance

The next Old Time & New Vogue Dance will be held on June 24 at Numulgi Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, prizes, raffles, jackpot & good supper. Proceeds to hall. All welcome. Info 6628 2255.

Garage sale

Charity Garage Sale held June 25 at 10 Second Ave, East Lismore, for Apostles for Life (pregnancy support). Donations of suitable goods also welcomed. Info Heather 6622 1981 or Angela 6629 3288.

Horse riders

The NR Western Performance Club invites you to another Western Competition Day on June 26 at 946 Jiggi Rd, Jiggi (about 9.46km from Goolmangar store) from 9am. Includes a trail event, mystery ride, western riding pattern, pole bending, keyhole, flag & barrel races. For beginners & better. $5 per horse for members, $10 per non-members. $2 for each event. Info Margaret 6663 1491.

Free concert

Lismore Church of Christ is hosting a free Mark Moulynox concert on June 26 at the church, cnr Rous Rd and Pleasant St, G'bah, from 4pm. BBQ & drinks available, CDs for sale. Info 6624 2645 or 0414 891 411.

Tertiary preparation

TAFE's W'bar campus is offering a Tertiary Preparation Certificate IV Course in July. The HSC-equivalent course is designed for mature aged students who wish to return to further education. 2 days per wk. Info session held June 30. Info Angie 6620 4278.

CWA fashion parade

CWA Luncheon & Retro Fashion Parade held July 11 in the CWA Tea Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. $8pp. All welcome. Bookings & info 6624 1514 or 6621 2142.

Lifeline training

Lifeline Northern Rivers is recruiting volunteers to work as Telephone Counsellors on Lifeline's 24hr telephone counselling line. Training starts July 19. Info package available from 6622 4133.

Cadets anniversary

TS Lismore Navy Cadets are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a formal dinner on August 6 at the Ballina RSL Club. Members of the public & all past & present cadets, staff & committee members welcome. $30pp. Bookings & info 6686 8238.

Fashion comp

Lifeline's annual Fashion Parade is on August 13 & the recycled clothing competition is bigger than ever with cash & prizes up for grabs. Simply purchase clothing from any of Lifeline's 6 stores, ask for an entry form & recycle it into a fashion masterpiece for your chance to win.

Financial education

Evenstart is a financial education program for adults. The YWCA in G'bah will be running a short course in managing your money. Covers budgeting, saving money & taking control of your finances. Info Tracey 6625 6602.

Monks exhibit postponed

Saraswati School of Yoga & Arts Charity Monks Exhibition has been postponed for 3 months. Expressions of interest are still encouraged. Artists create artworks with a 'freedom' theme & it's then sold to raise funds for the Tibetan Sand Mandala Monks. Pick up free canvases from the NR Art Supplies in Club Lane. Info kriya vidya@yahoo.com.au.

Darts donation

The Lismore Workers Social Darts Club recently raised $1500 for Interchange Respite Care Inc. The money will be used to purchase items that will make their respite stay more comfortable. For respite info phone Interchange on 6622 2267.

Autism office open

Aspect, or Autism Spectrum Australia (formerly the Autism Association of NSW) & Family & Community Services (FaCS) have opened a Far North Coast Centre for Autism. Offers families, service providers, teachers & the community info & support about autism disorders. The centre is located at 1/106 Main St, A'ville, & is open Monday to Friday. Info Jodi 6628 3660.

Join our playgroup

Jelly Beans Playgroup invites you to join in the fun with face painting & much more. Wee meet every Fri at the Senior Citizens Hall, 124 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 10am-12pm. Caters for kids 0-5yrs. Please bring fruit & drink for morning tea. No other foods please as we have kids with allergies. Info Donna 6624 7617.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, June 17 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring your lunch & have a great time. Info Loraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, June 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What should Australia's flag look like? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Friday dance

Monthly Dance held Fri, 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 Fri, June 17 & Fri, 24 from 4-5pm. Anyone aged 13 to 18 welcome. Held at the YWCA in Rous Rd, G'bah. Bookings & info Tracey 6625 6602.

Reunion dinner

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

Ruthven trivia

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

Family fireworks

Roll up! Rug up! Warm up! Newrybar Primary School Family Fireworks Night held Sat, June 18 in the school grounds from 5pm. Fireworks, huge bonfire, live reggae band, yummy food, chocolate wheel, tombolas, rides & much more! Come along for a great night of family fun.

Euchre night

Tullera Hall's Euchre Night held Sat, June 18 from 7pm. $5pp. BYO drinks & please bring a supper plate to share. Come & have fun while helping raise money for the hall! You must be 16yrs to play. Bookings & info Pauline 6628 2060 or Lisa 6628 2772.

Make new friends

Don't spend Saturday afternoon on your own. Join our Singles Friendship Group for a tour and luncheon on Sat, June 18 at the M'bah Regional Gallery from 1pm. Info 6683 1906 or 0431 539 129.

RSL Sub-Branch

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch monthly meeting held Sat, June 18 at the G'bah RSL Bowlers Clubhouse from 9.30am. RSL Ladies Auxiliary also meets Sat, June 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro at 9.30am. For transport or apologies phone 6621 3851.

Church market

A'ville Uniting Church Mid-Year Market with a 'country harvest' theme held Sat, June 18 in their hall & grounds from 8.30am-12pm. Stalls include cakes & pies, craft, fruit & veg, jams, pickles, collectable china & plants. Also BBQ, comps & more. All welcome. Info 6628 0522.

Giant garage sale

NORPA is having a Giant Garage Sale on Sat, June 18 in the Lismore City Hall gardens from 9am-12pm. Costumes, computers, clothing, furniture, bric-a-brac, household goods & lots more, plus a BBQ. Purchase a table & display your own wares for $20. Info Joe 6622 0300.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, June 18 (every 3rd Sat) at Wilson Park School, East Lismore, from 9am-3pm. Any adults interested in learning about art are most welcome. Info 6625 1871.

MND support

Motor Neurone Disease Assoc of NSW NR Support Group informal get together held Sat, June 18 at the S/Land House With No Steps, Wardell Rd, A'ville, from 11am. Here to provide help & support for carers, those with MND & those left behind. Info Helen 6621 4018.

Learn Mindfulness

Kuan Yin Meditation Ctr's monthly 'Day of Mindfulness' on Sat, June 18 will be led by Carol Perry (a practitioner in the Insight Vipassana tradition). Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Info Christine 6689 7116.

Heartbeat bowls

The next Heartbeat Bowls Day is on Mon, June 20 at Coraki Bowling Club. Morning tea from 9am & play from 9.30am. Names into Warren 6624 1523 or Ray 6622 1792 by noon on Sat, June 18.

Country music

Country Music event at Coraki Hotel that was planned for Sat, June 18 has been postponed until Sat, June 25. Other details remain the same.

First aid

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

NASHOs

Northern Rivers Sub-Branch of the National Servicemen's Association is holding a BYO lunch social get together with members of the Clarence Valley Sub-Branch on Sun, June 19 in the park near the river at Maclean from 10.30am. All members & partners welcome. Info Gordon 6621 3520.

Lake talk & walk

Lennox Head Field Naturalists Group talk & walk, Lake Ainsworth: Its Plants & Weeds, held Sun, 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.

Poultry show

Casino Poultry Club Annual Show held Sun, June 19 at the Poultry Pavilion at the Casino Showgrounds. Judging starts at 9am with the presentation of awards after lunch. Wide variety of breeds on show for viewing.

Movie fundraiser

Inner Wheel Club of Lismore Inc is holding a movie fundraiser of the movie Mr & Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie on Sun, June 19 at 3pm. Tickets $12.50. Bookings to Joanne 6625 1611 or drop into Norco Mitre 10.

Uki bazaar

The Uki Buttery Bazaar on Sun, June 19 will feature spinners & weavers. Come & see the magic of spinning a wheel. Fine & exotic wool for sale. Also creative musical art show with audience participation. Info Lindy 6679 5399.

Botanic gardens

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens (FLRBG) next workday is Sun, June 19 from 8am. New members always welcome to join on site. Info Dennis 6689 5261 or Pat 6629 1435. FLRBG's next meeting held Sat, June 25 at our Hoop Pine Plantation from 9am. Above numbers for info.

Scrabble club

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

Diabetes meeting

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, June 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.

Lismore Red Cross

Lismore Red Cross Branch monthly meeting held Mon, June 20 at Red Cross House, 132 Keen St, from 2.30pm. All welcome.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, June 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Coming trends in computer technology. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

ADFAS Byron Bay

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society's next lecture is on Mon, June 20 at the Bangalow A&I Hall from 7.30pm. Speaker: Janice Broadbent, who is widely respected as the authority on colonial houses & author of many books including 'The Australian Colonial House' (winner of the National Heritage Trust Award). All welcome.

Rhee Tae Kwon Do

Rhee Tae Kwon Do martial training is held Mon & Wed at G'bah Public School, Mon & Wed at W'bar Public School & Tues & Thurs at Casino Public School. All from 6.30-7.30pm. Rhee TKD is an original martial art incorporating fitness, stretching, dynamic kicking, strikes & blocks. Info Tim 0418 248 571.

Day view club

Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, June 21 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for 11am. A new clothing drive for The Smith Family will be held at the meeting. Info & apologies to 6624 6571.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre at Ruthven Hall held Tues, June 21 from 7.45pm. $3 to play & please provide a plate for supper. Info 6683 2128 or 6683 2158.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 21 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Your health & healing alternatives with Catherine Mercer. Visitors most welcome. Info Tom 6621 3789.

Peace meditation

Peace the 21st, a worldwide peace meditation, is being held on Tues, June 21 at the Ballina Wellbeing Ctr, 17 Brunswick St, from 6.45-7.30pm. Peace the 21st has been held 4 times a year on solstices & equinoxes since 1984. Join thousands around the world who will be creating a thought-image of peace & world healing. Non-denominational & free activity. Info Shelley 6686 7093.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, June 21 (every 3rd Tues of the month) at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Carers support

Ballina Carer Support Group. Did you enjoy the drive to Tumbulgum? This month we are back at Crowley Retirement Village on Tues, June 21 from 10-11.30am. How would you feel about bringing a thermos & whale watching. Maybe you have another idea we could discuss that day? For info & respite phone 1800 059 059.

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.

Round dancing

Learn Round Dancing every Tues at the Red Dove Anglican Church Hall, cnr Keen & Woodlark streets, Lismore, from 7.30-9.30pm. Info 6624 1885 or 0407 663 017.

After school program

New After School Program. Lismore's new youth space, C Blok (behind Lismore Library) will be open Tues & Thurs from 3-6pm as a Homework Centre. Computers, internet & digital cameras available. Anyone 12-18yrs welcome. Info Lindie 6621 7919 or 6621 5025.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, June 22 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Come along & have some fun. Info 6683 2418.

Toastmasters

Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, June 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Lee 6688 6444.

Evening View Club

Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, June 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30 for 7pm. Speaker: alderman Jenny Dowell from Lismore City Council. Apologies & guests to Fay 6625 1480 or Linda 6624 4140.

Day View Club

Ballina Day View Club annual b'day luncheon & concert held Wed, June 22 at the Ballina RSL Club. $22pp. Doors open 10am. Morning tea available & there will also be a trading table. Tickets from Margaret 6681 3502. Phone Tess 6686 2615 for apologies by 11am prior to luncheon. View Clubs support The Smith Family.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, June 22 at the Crowley Village Activity Ctr (end of Cherry St, Ballina) from 10am-12pm. The centre has wheelchair/scooter access & climate control. All welcome. Info Peter 6628 1761.

Bereavement group

Bereavement Support Group, for those who are grieving for the death of a loved one, meets Wed, June 22 at the Lismore Base Hospital Fridays meeting room from 4.45-6.15pm. RSVP to Ivan 6620 2492.

Singles dinner

Northern Rivers Christian Singles dinner June 25 at a Thai restaurant from 6.30pm. Bookings by Wed, June 22 to Malcolm or Maryanne 6624 3623.

Singers wanted

Like to sing? Read poetry? Play an instrument? Enjoy yourself while giving entertainment to others. The Happy Singers meet Wed fortnightly from 10.30-11.30am (plus short travel times) at local retirement homes. Info Margaret 6624 2418.

Art w/shops

Free art w/shops for young women exploring change through creativity. Includes painting, mask making & collage. W/shops every Wed at C Blok (behind Lismore Library) from 3-5pm. No art experience necessary, just bring your creativity. Info Monika 6622 3143.

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.

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.

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.

Change your life

Internationally successful men's program Common Ground is coming to Lismore. Change you life by changing your thinking, speaking & behaviour. Info session held Thurs, June 23 at the Anglican Church Hall, Zadoc St, Lismore, from 7-9pm. Open to men & women. Info Michael 6622 8912 or Gary 6685 4841.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, June 23 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina warmly welcomes women to our Christian fellowship meeting on Thurs, June 23 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Guest speakers are 'members who attended Retreat'. $6 entry. Info June 6628 6097.

Op shop open

Church Op Shop open Thurs, June 23 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall from 8.30am-2pm. Crafts, cooking, books, odds & sods, crockery, clothing, plants & more. Delicious morning tea for sale. Come & browse! Info Dawn 6628 2343.

BACCI raffle

The Ballina Arts & Craft Centre Inc (BACCI) is holding a major raffle to raise funds for the establishment of a Northern Rivers Community Art Gallery. Raffle tickets sold Thurs, June 23 at the A'ville Plaza. Tickets also available at BACCI's annual Art & Craft Exhibition at the Ballina RSL Club from July 8-10. Prizes include an oil painting & porcelain vase. Info John 6681 5874.