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.

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.

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.

Ballina band

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

Alstonville band

A'vlle concert band needs woodwind, brass and bass players. Group meets every Mon from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at A'ville RSL Hall in Bugden Av. Info John 6628 7774.

Birth talk

Midwifery/naturopathy services, childbirth education, relaxation techniques, pregnancy massage, pre & post birth accommodation & support & Baby Swim all at the W'bar Natural Birth Education & Research Ctr. Bookings & info 6629 5312.

Bujinkan Ninjutsu

Traditional Japanese samurai warrior arts with realistic modern applications. Unarmed & weaponry techniques for street survival not sports. Serious self defence & strategy. Info James 0415 860 597.

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.

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 19 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring your lunch & have fun. Info Loraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Assoc of NSW meeting held Fri, Aug 19 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am-12pm. For carers & families interested in support networks, info & meeting others. Info Rachel 9697 9111.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 19 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What kind of society would evolve from global catastrophe? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Re-enactment club

Medieval Re-enactment Club meets Sat, Aug 20 at Rugby Rd Park (off Bangalow Rd behind Trinity), Lismore, from 10am-1pm. Archery & sword combat training. Info Jim 6622 2558.

Intelligent design

Students invited to attend virtual room discussions on Fri, Aug 19 at 2pm and Sat, Aug 20 at 6pm at http://cyberorb.com/lcd/ Info Tora 6629 5358.

Free music

Free music & chanting night on this Sat, Aug 20 from 5.30pm at Saraswatti School of Yoga at 131 Keen St Lismore. BYO instruments. All welcome. Info Sri 0419 627 981.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Aug 20 (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.

Meditation

Kuan Yin Meditation Centre's monthly 'Day of Mindfulness' on Sat, Aug 20 will be led by Malcolm Huxter. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Info Christine 6689 7116.

Young Labor

North Coast Young Labor will meet on Sat, Aug 20 at Byron Services Club. 5pm coffee, 6pm meeting, 7pm dinner, then cinema. Info Adam 0421 786 410.

Country music

Lyn Manning will host country music in the garden area of the Coraki Hotel on Sat, Aug 20. BBQ lunch, craft, home made cakes, slices for sale. All proceeds to St Michael's Hostel and Mid Richmond Resident's Village.

MND support

Motor Neurone Disease Assoc of NSW Support Group informal get together held Sat, Aug 20 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.

Sub branch meeting

The City of Lismore RSL sub-branch will hold its August 2005 monthly meeting at the Goonellabah RSL Bowlers Club House on Sat, Aug 20, at 9.30 am. The RSL Ladies Auxiliary meet on Sat, Aug 20 in the RSL Sports Club Bistro at 9.30am. For transport, apologies & info 6621 3851.

Women's group

Women's group will meet at House With No Steps on Sun, Aug 21. Women who are new to area divorced or widowed welcome. Info Robyn 6628 5934.

First aid

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

Photo competition

Entries in Thanks Dad Photo Competition close on Thur, Aug 25. Competition is free & has national & regional prizes. Info www.thanksdadphotos.org or 6622 3143.

Dragons Abreast

Rainbow Dragons Abreast Byron Region has training at Lake Ainsworth every Sun at 7.45am. Meet at the Dept of Sports & Rec at the northern end of the lake (look for all the pink). Info 6685 5457.

Church for all

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets every Sun at the G'bah Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, at 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.

Model trains

Northern Rivers Model Railroads will hold next monthly meeting and train display on Sun, Aug 21at club rooms at corner of McLeans Ridges Rd &Bruxner Highway Wollongbar. Info David 6624 7463.

Buttery bazaar

The Uki Buttery Bazaar welcomes potters and artisans to come along to their Arts Day on Sun, Aug 21. Info Lindy 6679 5399.

Training day

WIRES Northern Rivers will hold basic training and sign on Sat & Sun Aug, 21 & 22 in Lismore and Ballina. Aust Seabird Rescue, Friends of the Koala and a vet will give presentations. Info Sue 6688 2001.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Aug 22 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Microsoft Works suite. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Poets as people: private lives of great poets with Peter Bowler. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Sausage sizzle

A sausage sizzle is being held at Ballina on Aug, 23 to raise money for Learning for Life which is a Smith Family program for disadvantaged students. Info 6624 1272.

View club

Ballina Day View Club monthly meeting will be at Ballina RSL Club on Wed, Aug 24 at 11am. Bookings and apologies Tess 6686 2615.

Reconciliation meeting

The next Lismore People for Reconciliation meeting will be held on Wed, Aug 24 at the ACE Building in Magellan St Lismore at 5pm. All welcome. Info Rob 6625 1485.

Christians wanted

AGLOW Australia Ballina welcomes women to their Christian fellowship meetings to be held on Thur, Aug 25 at the Ballina RSL Club. Morning tea at 10am. Entry $6. Info June 6628 6097.

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 Block (behind Lismore Library) from 3-5pm. No art experience necessary, just bring your creativity. Info Monika 6622 3143.

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.

Playgroup

East Lismore Playgroup meets every Wed at the Lismore Baptist Church Hall, Uralba St, Lismore, from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Janelle 6625 1131.

Mah-jongg group

Lismore Mah-jongg Group meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info 0402 057 072.

Buddhism meeting

Buddhism Diamond Way Northern Rivers meets for meditation & practical teachings every Mon at Lismore Library at 4.30pm & every Wed at Alstonville at 7pm. Info 0404 364 836.

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.

Toastmasters

Like to improve your speaking skills & self confidence in a friendly & supportive atmosphere? S/Land Toastmasters meets Wed, Aug 24 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.45pm. Guests warmly welcomed. Info Garry or Alison 6624 4664.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Aug 25 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

INTRA support

INTRA Support Group meets every Thurs in the Strand Arcade, Lismore, from 10am-12pm for people who want help & support around drug & alcohol issues. INTRA is an outreach counselling arm of The Buttery. Info 6687 2835.

Toastmasters

A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Aug 25 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.

Op shop open

Church Op Shop open Thurs, Aug 25 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.

Numulgi Ball

The Numulgi Hall Banana Ball will be held on Fri, Aug 26 at 7.30pm. Three piece band, yellow and green theme. Adults $8 high school students $2. Great prizes great supper. Info 6628 2255.

Annual fete

St Andrew's annual fete will be held in the church grounds and parish hall Zadoc Street Lismore on Sat, Aug 27 from 9am. Lots of stalls, food, drinks, & entertainment. All welcome. Info 6624 2129.