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.

Deaf support

The final in the series of 'Parents with Deaf Children' consultations will be held July 29 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm. Input wanted before the launch of the Parents of Deaf support group. Info 6622 5572.

Relationships course

Free 6wk course, Boundaries & Bridges, starts Aug 3 (ends Sept 7) at the Casino Memorial Hospital from 12.30-3pm. Move from surviving to thriving in your relationship. Small, confidential group. Bookings & info 6620 2999.

VP Day luncheon

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on Aug 15. A special luncheon to honour the diggers is planned for after the service. Bookings essential to 6621 3851.

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.

Girl Guides

Region holiday Sept 26-Oct 7. Discover outback NSW. We still have seats available for any Guides, parents or leaders to attend. Info 6680 3128.

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? Just $2 per/hr. Bookings 6621 7397.

Learn the Aaahh

The Aaahh is a new & unique approach to communication & relationships. Based on principles of ecology & community spirituality. Can be applied to any problems we encounter in daily life. Go to www.the-aaahh.com for regular internet & free w/shops.

Sport for all

Social & competition tennis for beginners & experienced players, Air Rifle Club for people 12yrs & over plus table tennis, darts & indoor bowls anytime. All held at the Table Tennis & Indoor Sports Ctr at the G'bah RSL Sports Club. New members very welcome. Air Rifle info Ollie 6624 7497 or other sports Jim 6624 5153.

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.

Over 50's learning

Lismore Over 50's Learning Ctr Term 3 enrolments held Fri, July 22 at the Girl Guide Hall, Magellan St, Lismore from 9.30am-12pm. Classes commence July 27 & July 29. Also in need of a tutor for our decorative art class 1 day per wk. Info Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.

Youth group

Maxi Night Youth Group held Fri, July 22 at Lismore Church of Christ, cnr Rous Rd & Pleasant St, from 7-9pm. Xtreme night of fun for anyone 8yrs & up. Info Tim 0429 042 054.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, July 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: How many conflicting versions of the truth can be true? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Numulgi dance

Old Time & New Vogue Monthly Dance held Fri, June 22 at Numulgi Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, prizes, raffles, good supper & $40 jackpot. Proceeds to hall. All welcome. Info 6628 2255.

Krishna w/shop

Free Hare Krishna Spiritual Education w/shop held Sat, July 23 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Singing, meditations & discussion. All welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, July 23 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.

Dudgeon reunion

A Dudgeon family reunion will be held on Sat, July 23 at the A'ville Leisure & Entertainment Ctr from 9.30am-3pm. An opportunity to meet & greet family relatives & friends from near & far. Bring your stories, memorabilia & food. Info 6687 7064.

Free water w/shops

Free w/shop on water saving held Sat, 23 & 30 at Bunnings Warehouse in Lismore from 3pm. July 23 is water saving ideas for lawn & garden care. Info 6621 2345.

St Mark's centenary

Centenary celebrations for the St Mark's Church building in Casino held Sat & Sun, July 23-24. Sat starts at 9.30am with morn tea & displays of photos & memorabilia, then BYO lunch, music in the church & dinner. On Sun celebrations continue with Bishop Keith Slater celebrating Eucharist & a Time Capsule will be placed in the church. Info Joan 6663 3366.

First aid

Red Cross WorkCover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, July 23-24 in Lismore. SFA courses also held in Lismore Aug 6-7, Aug 20-21 & Aug 30-31. Bookings & info James 6622 3244 or 1800 150 058.

First fleeters

Fellowship of First Fleeters Northern Rivers Chapter bi-monthly meeting held Sun, July 24 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. All descendants & friends of people whop came to Australia in the First Fleet welcome. BBQ supplied at a cost of $7. Info Pat 6621 3650.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville craft, chat & cuppa every Mon at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9.30am-12pm. Help available with most crafts & you don't have to be a member. Info 6628 1295.

RAAF meeting

RAAF Association Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, July 25 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933.

Women's course

Free Work Opportunities for Women course will be held at W'bar TAFE in semester 2. Suitable for women returning to study & interested in employment in laboratories. 2 days per wk in school hours. Info session Mon, July 25 at the campus. Interested? Info 6620 4200.

ADFAS Byron Bay

ADFAS Byron Bay & Districts presents 'The Artist Studio'. Lady Vaizey will examine the rich variety of ways the artists work. From the art studios of Vermeer to Velazquez, Renaissance w/shops, Rubens & Rembrandt to Jackson Pollock & Andy Warhol. Lecture held Mon, July 25 at the Bangalow A&I Hall from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Susan 0414 658 025.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, July 25 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: OpenOffice.org. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Day View Club

Ballina Day View Club meets Wed, July 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am.Bookings & apologies to Tess 6686 2615 by 11am Mon prior to meeting. View Clubs support The Smith Family.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, July 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Health problems affecting the older male with Gerry William. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Tertiary info day

Interested in helping your HSC child make sense of tertiary education or would like to find out more about degrees & different career choices for yourself? The free North Coast Tertiary Information Day is on Tues, July 26 at Lismore High School from 9am-2.30pm. 40 representatives from Uni, TAFE, Centrelink etc will be there. All welcome.

Power & passion

Free 5wk course on women & sexuality starts Tues, July 26. Topics include understanding your body, gender & socialisation, sex & relationships etc. Small confidential group meets every Tues from 5.30-8pm at Women's Health Matters in Lismore. Bookings 6620 2999.

Kyogle health project

A 6wk Kyogleites Healthy Lifestyle Project starts Tues, July 26 at the Conference Ctr at Kyogle Memorial Health from 6pm. Weekly session every Tues evening & Fri morning. Looks at physical activity, food & nutrition, & barriers to lifestyle change. Wear comfy clothes & sports shoes & bring a water bottle & positive attitude. Info 6630 0488.

Toastmasters

Like to improve your speaking skills & self confidence in a friendly & supportive atmosphere? S/Land Toastmasters meets Wed, July 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.45pm. Guests warmly welcomed. Info Garry or Alison 6624 4664.

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.

MS support

NR Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, July 27 at the Crowley Village Activity Ctr (end of Cherry St, Ballina) from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Kathryn Pigott from St Vincent's Hospital on memory management. The centre has wheelchair/scooter access & climate control. All welcome. Info Denise 6686 3700.

Fluoride film

The Safe Water Action Network (SWAN) free screening of the film The Truth Decay: The Shocking Truth About Fluoridation followed by a performance by local band The Romaniacs held Wed, July 27 at the Star Court Theatre from 6.45pm. All council members have been invited. Gold coin donation. All welcome, bring the kids.

Evening View Club

Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, July 27 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30 for 7pm. This will be our Christmas in July. Apologies & guests to Fay 6625 1480 or Linda 6624 4140.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, July 27 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Come & join in the fun. Info 6683 2418.

Xmas Craft Lunch

Christmas Craft Luncheon on Thurs, July 28 organised by the St James Anglican Women's Guild at the Parish Hall in Kyogle from 10am. $13 includes morn tea, lunch & craft kit. Enjoy a fun day of fellowship & make 3 Xmas decorations. Bookings essential to Val 6632 1251 or Joan 6632 1932.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, July 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, July 28 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, July 28 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Guest speaker: Val Munster.

. $6 entry. Info June 6628 6097.

Op shop open

Church Op Shop open Thurs, July 28 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.

Crop Circle talk

Free public awareness lecture 'Crop Circles: What are they trying to tell us?' held Thurs, July 28 at Southern Cross Uni's auditorium from 12-2.30pm. Info Tora 6629 5358 or tora@rael.org.

Raffle for rainforest

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens will be raffling a fabulous box of produce at Farmer Charlie's in Lismore, courtesy of the proprietors, on Thurs, Fri & Sat, July 28, 29 & 30. Proceeds towards planting & maintaining the gardens. Info Pat 6629 1435.

Quilt exhibit

Lismore Craft & Quilters Inc present a Craft & Quilt Exhibit at the Lismore Workers Club from Thurs, July 28 (10am-6pm) to Sat, July 30 (10am-4pm). Amazing quilts & beautiful crafts, trading table, tribute to foundation member Olga Buchan, memorabilia & much more. Entry $5. Proceeds to the Rescue Helicopter Service.