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.

Women's dance

ACON is holding a Women's dance as a fundraiser for the lesbian counselling service on July 1 at the Winsome Hotel, Lismore, from 8pm. $10 entry. Tickets available from ACON (27 Uralba St, Lismore), Caddies or at the door.

Union meeting

Workers of Australian need to brace themselves for the impending disaster of Howard & Co's control over the Senate. Unions NSW is having a meeting on July 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 8.45am, followed by march to Ian Causley's office. Get informed, get aware, get involved & get motivated. Don't take it lying down.

Chai night

Kathmandu Chai Night. Susan Stenson (www.ganeshfoundation.org.np) will give a presentation on her work arranging operations for cleft lip/palate patients in Nepal, on July 1 at the Red Dove Ctr, cnr Keen & Woodlark St, Lismore, from 7pm. Free Entry. Chai & munchies for sale. Info Fran 6687 5735.

Super sale

NR Animal Services is having a one-day super sale on July 2 at the Masonic Ctr, cnr Cherry & Swift streets, Ballina, from 8am. Clothing for $2 & under, books for 10c, plants, bric-a-brac & lots more. Proceeds to help abandoned & abused animals.

Hack Show

Richmond Valley Riding Club Hack Show held July 3 at the Casino Pony Club Grounds from 9am. Info Sharon 6688 8281 or Helen 6664 7210.

Xmas Craft Lunch

Bookings are now being taken for the Christmas Craft Luncheon on July 28 organised by St James Anglican Women's Guild. Held in the Parish Hall in Kyogle from 10am. $13 includes morn tea, lunch & craft kit. Bookings essential to Val 6632 1251 or Joan 6632 1932.

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 Wed, June 29 to Sandra 6626 6485.

WB 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.

Skills course

Free TAFE outreach course, Skills for Work & Study, is proposed for Lismore campus in Semester 2. For unemployed people over 40 & sole parents wishing to return to work or study. 2 days p/wk for 15wks from August 18. Includes computing & internet skills, first aid etc. Info Sue 6626 6465 or Frances 6626 6445.

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 computer tutor Joseph at the Lismore N'hood Ctr? Receive personal tuition. Just $2 per/hr. Bookings 6621 7397.

Ballina band

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

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, June 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Why do turbulent times produce the greatest art? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Trivia fundraiser

Friends of the S/Land Early Intervention Programme (SEIP) are hosting a fundraising trivia & games night on Fri, June 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports 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 Fri, June 24 at Numulgi Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, prizes, raffles, jackpot & good supper. Proceeds to hall. All welcome. Info 6628 2255.

Forum for the future

Co-creating the Future Forum held Fri, June 24 at Ewingsdale Hall from 5.30-8pm. Will look at corporate & government neglect of basic human rights & how a meaningful response can be generated in the Byron shire. Guest speakers will discuss the historic & ongoing struggles of indigenous & third world people. Entry by gold coin.

Combined opening

A day of Interesting Books & Fine Art. Fri, June 24 from 10am upstairs at 100 Magellan St (cnr Keen St) Lismore.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, June 25 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.

Garage sale

Sanctuary Northern Rivers, who sponsor refugees from African to come & live in Lismore, is having a fundraising garage sale on Sat, June 25 at 59 Hunter St, Lismore, from 8am. Sausage sizzle & lots of bargains! Also a chance to meet & mingle with the Sudanese refugees who now live in Lismore. Info 6622 2520.

Security demos

N'Hood Watch Ballina sector advises that the next demonstration of security (invisible) pens & UV LED lights will be held Sat, June 25 at The Good Guys in Ballina from 10am-2pm. Pens are $6 & lights are $10. Info Laurie 6686 7105.

TS Lismore Cadets

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

Trivia night

Ballina on Richmond Physical Culture Club Trivia Night held Sat, June 25 at the Ballina RSL Bowling Club, Canal Rd, from 7.30pm. $10pp. Tables of 8 max. Great prizes to be win, BYO nibblies, drink available at the club. Bookings & info Rodney 6628 6647.

Nimbin open garden

Djanbung Gardens Open Garden Day held Sat, June 25, in the Djanbung grounds at 74 Cecil St, Nimbin, from 10am-4pm. See permaculture in practice, organic gardens, solar design, bushfoods & much more. Make a mandala, take a garden tour, eat yummy food etc. Info 6689 1755.

Botanic gardens

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens (FLRBG) meets Sat, June 25 at our Hoop Pine Plantation from 9am. Info Dennis 6689 5261 or Pat 6629 1435.

Country music

Country Music held Sat, June 25 in the garden area of Coraki Hotel from 11am. BBQ lunch, craft & slices, sweets etc. Host is Lyn Manning. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel Casino & the Mid Richmond Residents' Village.

Garage sale

Charity Garage Sale held Sat, 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.

Krishna w/shop

Free Hare Krishna Spiritual Education w/shop held Sat, June 25 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Singing, meditations & discussion. All welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Re-enactment club

Medieval Re-enactment Club meets Sat, June 25 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Farm walk

Trop Farm Walk held Sat, June 25 at Rod & Tania Bruin's Organic Farm at Tyalgum (7.76km along Tyalgum Creek Rd) from 11am. See organic gardening in action & learn how Rod & Tania developed their 2ha organic farm. Bring some lunch. All welcome. Info 6663 5224.

First aid

Red Cross WorkCover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, June 25-26 in Lismore. Bookings & info James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.

Horse riders

The NR Western Performance Club invites you to another Western Competition Day on Sun, June 26 at 946 Jiggi Rd, Jiggi (about 9.46km from Goolmangar store) from 9am. Includes 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 Sun, 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.

Graze & praise

Want to try something different? Lismore Uniting Church now has a Graze & Praise where people can enjoy a meal followed by a special church service. The next Graze & Praise is on Sun, June 26 at 80 Keen St, Lismore, from 5pm. All welcome. Info 6621 5801.

Jiggi fair

Jiggi Fair held Sun, June 26 at the Jiggi Hall from 1pm. Farm produce & art & craft displays, tug-o-war tournament, BBQ, auction, bonfire. Celebrate & meet the many & varied people of this beautiful valley. All welcome. Info John 6688 8231 or Kenrick 6688 8163.

Philippine day

Philippine Independence Day celebration held Sun, June 26 at the Italo-Australia Club, Barrow Lane, Nth Lismore, from 11.30am. All welcome.

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.

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.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, June 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Selling & buying on the computer - ebay. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, June 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Packaging: love it or hate it with Cy Steedman. Visitors most welcome. Info Tom 6621 3789.

Rosen Method info

Free info night discussing the benefits of Rosen Method Bodywork with Bill Samsel held Tues, June 28 at the NR Gestalt Institute, 15 Coleman St, Lismore, from 7-9.15pm. Info Vicki 6683 4082.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, June 29 at the Lismore Base Hospital Fridays meeting room from 4.45-6.15pm. Share experiences & move through grief together. Info 6620 2492.

Friends of the ABC

The Northern Rivers branch of Friends of the ABC meets Wed, June 29 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. New members are always welcome.

Chapel in town

When the worries of the world are pressing & you just need to spend a short time in quiet reflection or prayer, the Lismore Uniting Church chapel is open 9am-3pm each day for you. Elders hold a small informal service every Wed in the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, Lismore, from 12pm. All welcome. Info 6621 5801.

Tertiary prep

Info packages now available for the Tertiary Preparation course in Semester 2 at W'bar TAFE. Part-time, HSC equivalent course designed for mature age students returning to study. Info & enrolment session held Thurs, June 30 at W'bar campus from 11am. For a package call 6620 4200.

Movie fundraiser

Wyrallah Rd Public School P&C movie fundraiser of War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise held Thurs, June 30 at 6pm. $12.50 entry includes drinks & nibblies prior to the film. Info Sue 6621 3363.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, June 30 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

CASPA stall

A stall will be held at Ballina Fair on Thurs & Fri, June 30 & July 1 for CASPA (formerly the North Coast Children's Home) in front of Action from 9am. Crafts, knitting, sewing, pot plants, jams etc most gratefully received. Thank you for support given. Info Ellen 6681 3038.