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.

Archery

Beginner's archery course for all ages starts early Sept. Book early! Junior squad Wed 3.45pm & club social shoot Sat 8.45am. Great Eastland Archers North Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.

Wild West Ball

Emmanuel Anglican College will host the Wild Wild West Ball on Sept 10 from 7pm. 3-course dinner, music by Fossil Rock, saloon dancers, a bucking bull & more. Tickets $60pp from the school until Sept 2. Dress up & enjoy some wild west fun!

Lesbian speakers

Lesbian Speaker Series next talk, Shake It Up: Bisexuality in the Lesbian Community, held Sept 2 from 6-7.30pm. Info Julie 6622 1555 (Mon-Wed only).

Trivia night

Coraki Primary School P&C is hosting a trivia night on Sept 2 at the Coraki Golf Club from 7pm. All proceeds to the school. $6 per head. Info 6683 2073.

Spring fair

W'bar Community Preschool Spring Fair held Sept 3 at Hall Court, off Simpson Ave, from 9am. All day BBQ, jumping castle, chocolate wheel, lots of stalls, arts & crafts, face painting, trash & treasure, café etc. All welcome.

Zonta movie

Zonta Club of Northern Rivers presents the acclaimed Aussie movie 'Three Dollars' with David Wenham on Sept 4 at the Star Court Theatre in Lismore from 4pm. Tickets $15 (includes wine & cheese). Info 6622 0300.

Film fundraiser

Fundraising film screening of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory held Sept 4 at Lismore Cinemas from 2.30pm. Tickets $10pp. Proceeds to purchase sports equipment for Modanville School. Bookings Rose 6628 2414 or Cheryl 6628 2828.

Garden comp

Judging for the Ballina & District Garden Competition will be on Sept 4 & 5. Schedules are now available at all Ballina nurseries & Lennox Head Nursery. 23 sections to enter & something of interest for all gardeners. Prize presentation held Sept 9 at the Uniting Church Hall.

Kyogle HS reunion

Kyogle High School 50yrs reunion held Oct 1 at the high school from 9.30am. Informal dinner at the Bowling Club at 6pm. Bookings close Sept 5. Email bryson.wilson@bigpond.com.

Single again!

A Beginning Experience W/end is being held on Sept 9-11 at the Star of the Sea Conference Ctr, Yamba. A Christian program to help people deal with grief associated with the loss of a spouse through separation, divorce or death. Info & bookings Sharon or Ian 6642 4085.

Tweed Heads trip

Bus trip to Tweed Heads held Sept 15. Leaves St Mary's Anglican Church Ballina at 9am. Travel to Brooklet Pottery & to Sth Tweed Heads Bowlo for lunch. $30 incl morn tea & lunch. $10 deposit by Sept 9 to the Parish Office. Info Ellen 6681 3038.

Get physical

Physical Activities Project Nimbin. Coordinator Sue Boardman is conducting a skills audit targeting people in Nimbin who have existing skills (eg coaching) in any sport or physical activity (eg martial arts, bushwalking). Contact her on 6689 1731 or sueb@nrahs.nsw.gov.au.

Like reading?

If you like reading why not become a volunteer media reviewer for a local organisation. Volunteers with library skills also in demand & people with admin/computer skills needed to assist with a national photographic competition. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

Kenjutsu

Japanese Samurai Art of the Sword. To develop spirit & self-discipline. Drawing & cutting methods, solo & partnered drills & unchoreographed sparring. Info James 0415 860 597.

Tennis court hire

The Booyong Recreation & Reserve Trust members wish to inform the community that two tennis courts are available for hire for social tennis & family picnic days. Info 6629 1430.

Bill's team

We urgently require volunteers to join our friendly team & assist Bill Hawkins with his daily exercise regime, required after a severe motor vehicle accident. Only 2hrs per week, fortnight or on an on-call basis would be a great help to this local family. No exp necessary. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

Join local radio

2NCR FM is on the lookout for new volunteers, presenters & members to help keep Lismore's community radio station invigorated. If you have some experience volunteering in community-based organisations, or would like to gain some, then give us a call! Info 6620 3006.

Girls w/shops

The Creative Space for Gorgeous Girls will soon start its next series of w/shops where you can design & make your own bag. Info & bookings 6622 3143.

Join our playgroup

Jelly Beans Playgroup invites you to join in the fun with face painting & much more. Meet every Fri at the Senior Citizens Hall, 124 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 10am-12pm. Caters for kids 0-5yrs. Please bring fruit & drink. No other foods please as we have kids with allergies. Info Donna 6624 7617.

Meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation every second Fri in East Lismore from 7-8.30pm. Info Liora 6624 4216 or www.siddhayoga.org.

Ballina mahjong

Ballina Mahjong Club meets every Fri at the Ballina Bridge Ctr, North Crk Rd, Ballina, from 1-4.30pm. New & experienced players all welcome. Tuition available. Info 6681 1110.

Darts club

Lismore Workers Darts Club Social Darts held every Fri in meeting room 1 at the Lismore Workers Club. Names in by 7.45pm. $3pp. Kids 10yrs & over welcome to play. Info Gerald 6622 2235.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Aug 26 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What happened to the political fire of youth? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

World peace forum

Presentation/forum for world peace held Fri, Aug 26 at Ewingsdale Hall, near the turnoff to Byron, from 5.15-8pm. Look at how to make a contribution to world peace & the value of local self-reliance in food, fuel & energy. Come share your ideas & enjoy entertainment & refreshments.

Women's dinner

Women's networking dinner held Fri, Aug 26 at Caddies Café from 6pm. Riteria, Honour & Carole will speak about women listening to each other & Maori women's culture. Info Judith 6625 1348.

Coast guard raffle

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is raffling a 4.25m Horizon Sunliner with 30 HP Honda motor and all safety gear. Tickets on sale at Ballina Fair on Fri & Sat, Aug 26-27. Info Norm 0411 378 276.

First aid

St John Ambulance Remote Area First Aid courses held Fri-Sun, Aug 26-28 & Mon-Wed, Aug 29-31. Also SFA on Sat & Sun, Aug 27-28 & SFA Re-certification on Tues, Aug 30. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Singles dinner

Christian Singles dinner held Sat, Aug 27 in Lismore from 6pm. Bookings essential to Meryl 6624 8478 or Malcolm 6625 2851.

Remnant sale

The Big Scrub Environment Centre is moving out of Rentland to Cyberspace. A garage/suite sale of oddments held Sat, Aug 27 at suite 3/142 Keen St, Lismore (above Dr Juice) from 10am. Lots of bargains for the shop, office or home. Contact us in future via info@bigscrub.org.au.

Parish fete

Lismore Anglican Parish Fete held Sat, Aug 27 at St Andrew's Anglican church grounds & parish hall, Zadoc St, Lismore, from 9am. Free iceblock for kids accompanied by an adult from 10am. Heaps of stalls, jumping castle, mini concert, martial arts demo, comps & much more. Bring your family & friends for a fun-filled day.

Krishna w/shop

Free Hare Krishna Spiritual Education w/shop held Sat, Aug 27 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Singing, meditations & discussions. All welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, Aug 27 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.

Craft fair

Quota Club of A'ville W'bar annual Art & Craft Fair held Sat & Sun, Aug 27-28 at the A'ville Leisure Centre. Great stalls & displays. Also a decorated bra-art competition called Bold & Brassy to support breast cancer survivors. Proceeds to charity. Info Marilyn 6628 3880.

Isabella Acapella

Fundraising concert for Heartfelt House with Isabella Acapella & Voices in the Roar held Sun, Aug 28 at the A'ville Anglican Hall from 2-4pm. Tickets $15/10 with afternoon tea included. Tickets available now from A'ville Anglican Church office, A'ville Baptist Church & A'ville Uniting Church. Info 6628 7422.

Horse riders

NR Western Performance Horse Club invites you to a training day with Gina Pagan on Sun, Aug 28 at 946 Jiggi Rd, Jiggi, from 9am. $5 per horse for members & $10 for non-members. She will be happy to help with problems & teach you manoeuvres. Info Sue 6663 1491.

A day for pets

Riding for the Disabled is holding a Dogs Day Out & Animal & Pet Expo on Sun, Aug 28 at the A'ville Showgrounds from 10am-3pm. Fun comps, demos, stalls, pet parade, photo exhibit, walk-a-thon with your pet, Pet of the Year award & more. Info 6628 1006 or 6687 8266.

Scrabble club

Lismore Scrabble Club meets twice weekly at the Lismore Workers Club on Sun & Wed from 12pm. New members most welcome. Info Leah 6624 3216 or 6663 1156.

Bowls day

Clunes Hall Indoor Bowls Day held Mon, Aug 29. Morning tea from 9.30am. Lunch provided for a $5 donation. All welcome.

Computer group

U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Aug 29 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Explaining new technology. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.

Lismore Preschool

Lismore Preschool Kindergarten now offers extended hours & occasional care catering for kids aged 3yrs to school age. Preschool hours 8.30am-3pm, extended hours 8am-4pm (Mon) & 8am-5.15pm (Tues to Fri). Occasional care half or full-day rates. Located at 62 Brewster St, Lismore. Info 6621 5428.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Aug 30 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Shakespeare: leadership & power with Alison Siliakus. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Toy library

The Lismore Toy Library is located on the ground floor of Lismore Library. Open Tues & Sat from 9.30-11.30am during school term. Toys for kids 0-12yrs available for borrowing. New members always welcome. Info 6689 5329.

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.

Dads in Distress

A support group for men going through the trauma of divorce & separation. Meets every Wed at the Men's Resource Centre, 17c Keen St, Lismore, from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info 0412 246 897.

LBH Auxiliary

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary meets Thurs, Sept 1 at Crawford House, Hunter St, Lismore, from 2pm. Info Jan 6624 1583.

TOOT meeting

TOOT (Trains On Our Tracks) meeting Thurs, Sept 1 at the Bangalow Bowling Club. Election of office bearers at 2pm, followed by public meeting at 2.30pm with special guest NSW Shadow Transport Minister, Peter Debnam. All welcome. Info Nick 6628 8568 or www.toot.org.au.

Spring luncheon

Blue & White Auxiliary Spring Luncheon held Sept 5 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowlo at 11.30am for 12pm. $16 per head. Theme: springtime. Raffle, lucky door prizes & tombolas. Proceeds to Palliative Care. Bookings by Thurs, Sept 1 to Joyce 6624 4342 or Ann 6621 6368.