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.

Drivers wanted

Drivers wanted to supervise young Aboriginal L platers to get their required 50hrs driving practice for their P plates. Info Jesse 6622 1903 or Bucky 0401 202 513.

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Assoc of NSW meeting held Aug 19 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am-12pm. For carers & families . Info Rachel 9697 9111.

No greater love

Local women invited to a w/end retreat with Shireen Penny, organised by the FNC Committee of Christian Women Communicating International for Aug 19-21 at Camp Drewe in Lennox Head. Info Enid 6687 6895 or Dot 6689 1177.

Probus meeting

The Probus Club of Goonellabah Inc meet on the third Thursday of month at the Goonellabah RSL Club. Info Monica 6624 1577.

Annual appeal

The Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) will conduct its 89th annual appeal throughout Northern NSW from Aug 6-20. ADRA helps communities in times of crisis such as drought, floods, bushfires etc. Info 6624 3329.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 12 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Will the Internet end civilisation? Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Social housie

The Alstonville Sub-branch will commence social housie on Fri, Aug 12 at the Sub-branch Hall, 13 Bugden Av Alstonville. 10am start. Info 6628 0302.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy monthly meeting held Fri, Aug 12 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, Aug 13 at Pritchard Park, Lismore (behind the skating rink) from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & make a difference. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Lung support

Next meeting of Richmond River Lung Support Group on Fri, Aug 12 in the CWA Hall Ballina at 12.30pm. Tea & Coffee avail, but bring your own lunch. Anyone with respiratory problems welcome. Info Pauline 6687 1998.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators meets Sat, Aug 13 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Demo after the meeting. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Ex-Service women

The Summerland Ex-Service Women's meeting will be at the Lismore Workers Club on Sat, Aug 13 at 1.30pm. Info 6621 5297.

Enrolments open

Enrolments for the East Lismore Community Preschool are now open. The school will hold an open day on Sat, Aug 13, from 10am to 2pm at Colleen Place East Lismore. Info 6621 6692.

Ballina Guides

Ballina Guides garage sale at Guide Hall Swift St Ballina on Sat, Aug 13 starting at 8am. Donations can be left at Hall on the day. Info Miriam 6686 5158.

Sub branch meeting

The Alstonville RSL Sub branch general monthly meeting will be held on Sat, Aug 13 at the RSL Hall in Bugden Avenue at 9am. Info Coral 6628 0302.

Meditation sessions

Hare Krishna mantra meditation and education workshop Sat, Aug 13 at Saraswati Studios 131 Keen Street Lismore between 4pm and 6pm. Free entry, all welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Carers seminar

The Assoc of Genetic Support Australiasia is presenting a seminar for carers living in isolation, Filling the Void, on Sat & Sun, Aug 13-14 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club. Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 10am-1pm. Info 9211 1462.

Church luncheon

Coraki Uniting Church Soup & Sweet Luncheon arranged by the Women's Fellowship held Sun, Aug 14 from 11.30am. Entry $10 with family concessions available. Bookings Margaret 6683 2085 or Lola 6683 2133.

Aussie writers

Fellowship of Australian Writers Summerland meets Sun, Aug 14 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 1.30pm. All committee positions vacant, new blood most welcome. Followed by talk on the 'how to' of self publishing. Info 6624 1933.

NASHOs

The Northern Rivers Sub-Branch of the National Servicemen's Association will hold a BYO picnic at Rocky Creek Dam on Sun, Aug 14 at 10.30am. All former Nasho's and partners welcome. Info Gordon 6621 3520.

Swap meet

The Borderline Rodders will hold a swap meet at the Lismore Showground on Sun, Aug 14. Gates open at 6am. All car, bike vintage and collectables welcome. Undercover sites $15 outside sites $6, general admissions $2. Info 6663 5239.

Garage sale

Modanville School will hold a mega garage sale on Sun, Aug 14 from 8am. Stall fee $10, kids stalls $5. Heaps of family fun including BBQ, cake stalls, jumping castle face painting. Stallholders welcome.

Catholic program

St Mary's Parish Casino series called Catholic Returning Home held on 6 consecutive Monday evenings at 7pm in the Parish Library & Resource Ctr. Begins Mon, Aug 15. For non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers about returning to the church. Info Theresa 6663 3335.

Archery

Great Eastland Archers will hold a beginners course for all ages on Sun, Aug 14. Junior squad Wed Aug, 17 3.45. Club social shoot Sat 8.45 am. Info Annika 6622 5080.

VP Day service

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch will hold a service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on Mon, Aug 15 at the Lismore Memorial Baths from 11am. Info 6621 3851.

Diabetes meeting

The Lismore branch of Diabetes Australia will meet on Mon, Aug 15 at the Lismore Workers Club at 9.30am. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.

Red Cross

The June meeting of the Lismore Red Cross Branch will be held at Red Cross House, 132 Keen Street Lismore on Mon, Aug 15 at 2.30pm. all members and interested people welcome.

Bowls day

Heartbeat bowls will be on at the Lismore City Bowling Club on Mon, Aug 15 at 9am with morning tea. Names to Warren 6624 1523 or Ray 6622 1792 by Sat, Aug 13.

VIEW Club

The Lismore Day VIEW Club's next meeting will be at the Lismore Workers Club on Tue, Aug, 16. Morning tea from 10.30am and meeting at 11am. Info Noeline 6624 2175.

Carers meeting

The Lismore & District Carers Group invites all carers and people with disabilities to their monthly meeting at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Keen Street Lismore on Thurs, Aug, 18 from 10am -12pm.Info Lorna 6683 1623

Movie fu4ndraiser

The Lismore Neighborhood Centre movie fundraiser at Lismore cinemas on Thur, Aug 18. A Good Woman, tickets $13/$10 children up to 15. Nibbles and bubbly at 5.45pm and screening at 6.30pm. Bookings and money in by Aug 18. Info 6621 7397.

Establishing Scope

A meeting to establish a Lismore SCOPE Club will be held at the Lismore Workers Heights Bowling Club on Wed, Aug 17 at 7pm. SCOPE is a non-sectarian, non-political community service club for women. Info Marie 6628 5695.

First aid

St John Ambulance WorkCover approved senior first aid course on Wed & Thur Aug 17 & 18. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

ASCA meet

Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) meets every Mon at 17E Keen St, Lismore, from 6-8pm. For men & women 18yrs & over. Group setting for people to share. Info Susan 6662 7014.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk, Aug 16 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: My years as a teacher: a rewarding experience with Stan Gibbs. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Aug 16 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Carers support

Ballina/Byron Carers Support Group meets Tues, Aug 16 at Crowley Village, Cherry St, Ballina, from 10-11.30am. Come along for a cuppa & a chat. For info & respite phone 1800 059 059.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, Aug 17 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.

Greens meet

Summerland Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Aug 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.

Wardell Progress

Wardell & District Progress Assoc meets Thurs, Aug 18 at the Wardell War Memorial Hall from 7pm. Info Pat 6683 4360.

Parents' support

The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for parents whose child has died. Meet Thurs, Aug 18 at the Activities Ctr, rear of the Baptist Church, Uralba St from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Managing medication

Free seminar of Medication Management held Thurs, Aug 18 at the A'ville Baptist Church from 10am. Empowering & educating older people to be confident about health & medicine issues. Speaker: Michael Rosee from the Council of Aging.

Skills course

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