Around Town

with Julian Ryan

Around Town is a free listing for non-profit organisations and community groups. Written notices can be either emailed to julian@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.

Hepburn reunion

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

Care for wildlife

Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are holding an Introduction to Flying Foxes Training Day on Aug 14 from 10am-3pm in W'bar. $5pp. New members welcome to join on the day ($15). People under 18 not permitted. Bookings essential to 6628 3005.

Church luncheon

Coraki Uniting Church invites people to a Soup & Sweet Luncheon arranged by the Women's Fellowship on Aug 14 from 11.30am. Entry $10. Bookings Margaret 6683 2085 or Lola 6683 2133.

Catholic program

St Mary's Parish Casino will conduct a series called Catholic Returning Home on 6 Mondays at 7pm in the Parish Library & Resource Ctr. Begins Aug 15. For non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the church. Info Theresa 6663 3335 or Parish Office 6662 1025.

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. Two days p/wk for 15wks from Aug 18. Includes computing & internet skills, first aid etc. Info Sue 6626 6465 or Frances 6626 6445.

Calling all Kiwis

A new Kiwi social club is starting in the area & we are looking for interested members to enjoy social events. Info Marilyn 0415 921 460.

Ballina band

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

Fluoride meeting

Safe Water Action Network (SWAN) will hold a community information seminar at the Lismore Workers Club on the dangers of fluoride and fluoridation from 6.45pm. Info 6629 5358.

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.

Spinners club

If you would like to learn how to spin, weave, felt, knit crochet or needle please join the Lismore Spinners & Weavers on Fri, Aug 5 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring your lunch & have fun. Info Loraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What is charisma? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

War widows

Lismore War Widows' Guild Club of Australia monthly meeting held Fri, Aug 5 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Orchid society

Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Aug 5 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plants benched. Info Ron 6624 2316.

SANDS support

Lismore Stillbirth & Neonatal Death & Miscarriage Support Group meets Fri, Aug 5 at the G'bah Child & Family Health Ctr, Oliver Ave, from 9.30-11am. Info Rosalie 6620 2324.

Youth group

A youth group for children in year three up to year five will meet Fri, Aug 5 at the Lismore Church of Christ in G'bah. Lots of fun, games and prizes. All welcome. Info Tim 6624 2054.

Retirees meet

Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Aug 5 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.30am. All executive & committee positions will be voted on. Investment group to follow. Visitors welcome. Info Don 6686 2400.

Sacred songs

St Mark's Singers are presenting a musical afternoon of 'Sacred Songs of Praise' on Sat, Aug 6 at St Mark's Anglican Church Hall Casino from 1.30pm. Entry $6 with afternoon tea. All welcome. Info Joan 6663 3366.

Tinnitus help

Australia Tinnitus Assoc Northern Rivers 'self-help' group meets Sat, Aug 6 (1st Sat of every month) at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30-11.30am. The knowledge & support shared by members can go a long way in assisting others to manage their own tinnitus. $2 to cover morning tea. Info Graham 6689 7135.

Crazy carnival

W'bar Parents & Citizens Assoc fundraising Crazy Carnival held Sat, Aug 6 at W'bar Primary School, Simpson Ave, from 10am. Stalls, BBQ, kids rides, entertainment, SES & fire brigade exhibits, Prime Possum, raffles, major gate prize & more. Info Jeff 6628 5346.

Black & white ball

Black & White Ball held Sat, Aug 6 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Raffle, lucky door prize, great supper & dance prizes to be won. Entry $8. Info 6683 2430.

Cadets anniversary

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

Re-enactment club

Medieval Re-enactment Club meets Sat, Aug 6 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Café Church

Café Church held Sat, Aug 6 at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, from 7pm. The Uniting Church is trying a new way of doing church for those unfamiliar with the church scene. Comfortable & safe atmosphere. Info 6621 5801.

Bexhill fete & sale

Family Fete at Bexhill School on Sat, Aug 6 from 12-3pm. Jumping castle, kids rides, stalls, craft corner, BBQ etc. Also Giant Garage Sale at Bexhill Hall on Sat, Aug 6 from 7.30am-3pm & Sun, Aug 7 from 8am-1.30pm. Come & grab a bargain.

Theatre auditions

Auditions for the Lismore Theatre Company's latest production, Guard! Guards! By Terry Pratchett, are being held Sat & Sun, Aug 6-7 at the Rochdale Theatre in G'bah from 1-5pm. There are around 24 parts. Men & women of all ages needed. Info Gray 0416 219 890.

First aid

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

Singing concert

St Mark's Singers, Casino, are presenting a concert on Sun, Aug 7 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina, from 1pm. Afternoon tea & lucky door prizes. $6 entry. Proceeds to CASPA (formerly the Nth Coast Children's Home).

Garden workday

Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens next workday is Sun, Aug 7 at Wyrallah Rd Waste Facility from 8am-12pm. Celebrating National Tree Day with planting & weeding. Arrive 8-8.30am. Info Pat 6629 1435 or Denis 6689 5261.

Car display

The S/Land Sports & Classic Car Club presents the 22nd annual Lismore Static Car Display on Sun, Aug 7 at the Clyde Campbell carpark from 7am onwards. All vintage, classic, sports, unique cars & bikes welcome. More than 200 cars on display. Entry by gold coin.

Bingo players wanted

Bingo is held at the Lismore City Bowling Club every Monday and Thursday from 10am until 12pm. Great prizes and all welcome. Info phone 6621 5991.

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.

Baby support

NR Family Care Ctr outreach services offered Mon, Aug 8 at Ballina Hospital from 9am-3pm. For mums & babies having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, adjustment issues & postnatal distress. Referral from GP or family health nurse.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Aug 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Options for the internet & saving your emails. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Soup & sweets

Uniting Hospitals Auxiliary Casino Branch is hosting a Soup & Sweets Luncheon on Aug 11 at the Anglican Hall, Barker St, Casino, from 11.30am. $10pp. Bookings by Mon, Aug 8 to Peg 6662 7238 or Margaret 6662 2560.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia-Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, Aug 9 at the Senior Citizens Hall, Simpson's Pde (behind ANZ Bank) from 10am. $5 incl morning tea & guest speaker Helen Woodrow. Info Margaret 6663 1485.

Ikebana group

Ikebana International, Lismore Chapter No 32, meets Tues, Aug 9. Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Info Glenda 6689 5284.

Vietnam vets

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Aug 9 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.

Arthritis meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Lismore Arthritis Branch will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Lismore at 10am. Info Ann 6629 8221.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 9 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Protection & care of threatened wildlife with Julie Webb. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

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.

Gem club

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

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.

Toastmasters

Like to improve your speaking skills & self confidence in a friendly & supportive atmosphere? S/Land Toastmasters meets Wed, Aug 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.45pm. Guests warmly welcomed. Info Garry or Alison 6624 4664.

Sleep disorders

FNC Sleep Disorders Group meets Wed, Aug 10 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.

ALP meet

Lismore Branch of the Australian Labor Party meets Wed, Aug 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8853.

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. Pre & post-natal yoga 9.30-11am. Morning tea & group discussion from 11am-12.30pm. Info 6621 9800.

Blast 4 youth

G'bah youth group Blast 4 Youth open every Wed & Fri from 3-5pm at 33-35 Rous Rd, G'bah (above the old Video Ezy). Safe, friendly, supervised environment for 13-18yr-olds. Art/craft, cooking, videos, dance & music. Fun & free. Info 6625 6602.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Aug 11 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, Aug 11 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.

Day view club

A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting held Aug 8 at the Pickled Palm Restaurant, W'bar Tavern, at 10.30am for 11.30am luncheon. Small club looking for ladies who would like to meet new friends. Bookings or cancellations by Thurs, Aug 4 to Bev 6628 3566 or Betty 6625 1172.