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.

Aboriginal arts

A new course for Aboriginal students, Certificate 1 in Aboriginal Arts & Cultural practices, is starting now & running until the end of Nov. Three days per week at the Buyinbin Shed at Casino TAFE. Learn about drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking & Aboriginal culture. Tell your story & learn new skills. Info Kerry 6662 0144 or TAFE 6662 0111.

Camp Quality ball

Camp Quality Black & White Ball held Sept 23 at the Gunundi Conference Ctr, Angels Beach, Ballina. Dancing & entertainment from 7.30pm. Tickets $50pp from First National Real Estate, Evans Head, Ally & Headroom in Ballina & the Bliss Café in G'bah.

Donations wanted

Casino Branch of the United Hospitals Auxiliary of NSW is having a street stall on Sept 23 outside the ANZ Bank in Walker St, Casino, from 8.30am. Donations of cooking & saleable goods welcome. Info Robyn 6662 3871.

Kyogle Parish

Kyogle Anglican Parish is celebrating 100yrs. On Sept 24 at 6pm Rev Keith Slater will preside at a Celebration Eucharist & confirmation service. Followed by more celebrations & refreshments in the hall. Parishioners, friends & visitors welcome.

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.

Carers luncheon

A luncheon to celebrate Carers Week held Oct 13 at Mary Gilhooleys in Lismore from 12pm. All carers of people with a disability most welcome. RSVP by Sept 30. Info Lorna 6683 1623.

Reconciliation rally

Rally for Reconciliation 10 held Oct 7. Licensed drivers wanted to supervise Aboriginal L plate drivers who are working towards the 50hrs required to sit their P plate test. Info Jesse 6622 1903 or Leonie 6624 7070.

Permaculture

Permaculture Design Certificate Course with Geoff Lawson held Oct 10-23 at a community property near the Border Ranges, 45-min from Lismore. Learn how to use permaculture as a design tool to create functional sustainable designs. Info 6621 3294.

Artworks wanted

Craft, paintings, tapestries, woodwork, knitting, crochet etc wanted for the Annual Arts & Craft Evening on Oct 17, which supports the St Andrew's Nursing Home Auxiliary. Info Ali 6686 4785.

Migrants service

The Community Services Settlement Scheme (CSSS) is a casework, referral & info service for new migrants & also dependants of skilled migrants. Limited outreach services available in the Ballina/Byron areas. Info 6621 7397.

Spring dance

Springtime Dance held Fri, Sept 16 at Sth Gundurimba Hall from 7.30pm. Dancing to Val & Norma's music, door prize, giveaways, raffle & great supper. $7 adults, $2 high school age & other kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255 or Alan 6629 0313.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Sept 16 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Why do we tolerate corruption? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Wyrallah Rd PS

It's the 50th anniversary weekend for Wyrallah Rd Public School! School production held on Fri, Sept 16 & an open day on Sat, Sept 17 from 12pm. All past & present students & teachers welcome. Info Colleen 6621 6351 or the school 6621 3363.

Crawford House

Crawford House at 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville, will be open on Sat & Sun, Sept 16-17 from 10am to 4pm & on Sun, Sept 18 from 1-4pm for Heritage Week celebrations. All welcome. Info 6686 0027.

Hollywood Ball

Come dressed as your favourite Hollywood character to the Jiggi Hollywood Ball on Sat, Sept 17. Live music with The Skylarks, giveaways, fine food, drinks & dancing. Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids or $25 for a family. Info & bookings Anne 6688 8263 or Sue 6688 8332.

RSL Sub-branch

The City of Lismore RSL Sub-branch meets Sat, Sept 17 at the G'bah RSL Bowlers Club House from 9.30am. The RSL Ladies Auxiliary also meets Sat, Sept 17 in the G'bah RSL Sports Club bistro at 9.30am. For transport or apologies phone 6621 3851.

Country music

Country Music hosted by Lyn Manning held Sat, Sept 17 in the Coraki Hotel harden area from 11am. Entertainers, BBQ lunch, craft & homecooking. Proceeds to St Michael's Hostel and the Mid Richmond Residents Village.

Singles club

Northern Rivers Over 30s Singles Social Club is holding a function on Sat, Sept 17 at Lennox Head. Interested parties phone Pauline 6680 1489 or Rita 6624 3796.

150yrs of rail

To mark the 150th anniversary of rail in NSW Northern Rivers Trains for the Future are holding a community celebration on Sat, Sept 17 at Mullum Railway Station from 12.30-3pm (it's a Market Day). Symbolic 'launch' by Jan Barham of the 'Northern Rivers Rail Service'. Info www.toot.org.au.

Spring fair

St Mark's Anglican Church, Casino, annual Spring Fair & Flower Show held Sat, Sept 17 in the parish hall & surrounds in Barker St from 8.30am-2pm. Lots of stalls, yummy food, competition for the prettiest & most unusual ornaments, quilting demo from 9-10.30am, kids games & toy library. Free entry. Info Joan 6663 3366.

Art tutorials

Lismore Art Club Inc tutorial held Sat, Sept 17 (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.

Harriers run

Lismore Harriers 10km run/walk held Sun, Sept 18. Leave from Wardell at 6.30am. Flat, quiet course. All ages & abilities welcome. Register with Tony 6682 4124.

Historical society

A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, Sept 18 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Call in & enjoy afternoon tea.

Headers benefit

Nimbin Headers do a terrific job with our kids & youth, so come along & support them on Sun, Sept 18 at the Rainbow Café from 4pm. Local superstar Diana Anaid will serenade you. Entry by donation.

Bowls day

Bowls Day held Sun, Sept 18 at the Cherry Street Bowls Club in Ballina. Cake, craft & raffles available. Proceeds to the St Andrew's Nursing Home Auxiliary.

Zonta movie

The Zonta Club of Northern Rivers is screening the award-winning Iraqi film, Turtles Can Fly (rated M), on Sun, Sept 18 at the Star Court Theatre from 4pm. Balances humour & hope with exceptional performances by children. $15pp includes wine & nibbles. Funds to local projects. Tickets at the door or phone 6622 0300.

Uki Spring fair

Uki Buttery Bazaar is having a Spring Fair on Sun, Sept 18. Lots of plants & flowers, great stalls, food & entertainment. Info Lindy 6679 5399.

Sunday Night Live

Sunday Night Live is on again this Sun, Sept 18 at the Transit Ctr in Molesworth St from 6.30pm. A relaxed evening of live music, drama & dance. Presented by the City Church Lismore & supporting artists. Info 6625 2232.

Wargaming

Lismore DoW Club meets Sun, Sept 18 at 155a Keen St, Lismore, from 10.30am. Warhammer 40K, Warhammer & LOR are the main games, but any wargaming periods or systems welcome. Info Malcolm 6622 0472.

Theosophical society

Interested in exploring the meaning of life without surrendering to any dogma or authority? So is the Theosophical Society, which meets Sun, Sept 18 in Lismore from 2.30pm. All welcome. Info Dara 6621 8389.

Historical walk

To celebrate History Week the Richmond River Historical Society is presenting 'Churches in the Northern Rivers: a walk & talk' on Sun, Sept 18. Also a walking tour of historical churches in Lismore on Sept 24. Both events are free & start at 2pm. Arvo tea included. Bookings & info 6621 9993.

Christian cabaret

Musicians, singers & dancer interested in doing their own presentation are wanted for Graze & Praise even second Sun at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, Lismore, from 5pm. Meal provided. Info Ray 6689 1192 (w).

Diabetes meeting

The Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, Sept 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Guest speaker. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.

Red Cross

Lismore Red Cross Branch meets Mon, Sept 19 at Red Cross House, 132 Keen St, from 2pm (note early start time). All welcome.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Sept 20 (every 3rd Tues of the month) at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.

Food seminar

Do you reach for chocolate when you're tired or go straight to the fridge when you're stressed? The Women's Health Ctr will present the seminar Mood Food or Good Food, dealing with food cravings, body types & feelings associated with food, on Tues, Sept 20 at the Uniting Church Hall in East Lismore from 9am-1pm. $30pp. Bookings essential to 6621 9800.

Tuesday talks

U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Sept 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Northern Rivers Fisheries with Pat Dwyer. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.

Euchre night

Euchre held Tues, Sept 20 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. $3 to play & please bring a plate for supper. Info 6683 2128.

M.E./CFS Society

FAME, the NSW M.E./CFS Society support group for the Lismore & districts meets Tues, Sept 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. People with Fibromyalgia & M.E./CFS welcome to attend. RSVP appreciated to John 6622 1675 or Beverley 6687 8103.

Day View club

Lismore Day 'View' Club is a unique organisation for the Vision Interest & Education of Women. 'View' creates an opportunity to meet regularly with ladies from all walks of life, make lasting friendships & help disadvantaged Australians. Next luncheon meeting is Tues, Sept 20 at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 1272.

Carers support

Ballina/Byron Carers Support Group meets Tues, Sept 20 at Crowley Village, Cherry St, Ballina, from 10-11.30am. Come along for a cuppa & a chat. For info & respite phone 1800 059 059.

Peace meditation

Peace the 21st, a worldwide peace meditation, held Wed, Sept 21 at the Ballina Wellbeing Ctr, 17 Brunswick St, from 6.45-7.30pm. Join thousands of others who will be creating a thought-image of peace & world healing. Non-denominational, free activity. Info Shelley 6686 7093.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, Sept 21 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.

Family fun day

We need you ideas & energy to help plan a Family Fun Day in Sth Lismore during Nov. Next planning meeting Wed, Sept 21 at the Old Scout Hall, 41 Wilson St, from 1.30pm. Info Shauna 6625 0500 or Marie 6621 2489.

Greens meet

Summerland Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Sept 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.

Make a bag

Design & make your own bag. A 4wk w/shop for young women held on Wed afternoons. Bookings & info to Community Connections 6622 3143.

Reclaim the Night

Organising meeting for Reclaim the Night 2005 (Oct 28) held Thurs, Sept 22 Caddies Coffee Shop (upstairs) from 4.30pm. Looking for artists, performers, speakers, organisers etc. Info Gabrielle 6620 3044 or ginman20@scu.edu.au.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Sept 22 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Op shop open

Church Op Shop open Thurs, Sept 22 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.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina warmly welcomes women to our Christian fellowship meeting on Thurs, Sept 22 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Guest speaker: Mrs Joanne Earle. $6 entry. Info June 6628 6097.

Mass in D

Mass in D by Dvorak & other sacred pieces will be presented on Thurs, Sept 22 at St Mary's Anglican Church in Ballina & on Fri, Sept 23 in St Andrew's Anglican Church in Lismore. A 50-voice choir with the Nouveaux Singers, organist Warren Whitney & guests. Both concerts start at 7.30pm. Tickets $12/10 at the door.

Buddhist teachings

Buddhist teacher Frank Huhn from Germany is visiting the area. He will present 'Buddhism, Family & Relationships' on Thurs, Sept 22 at the Lismore Library from 7pm (info 0404 364 836), 'Practical Buddhism' on Fri, Sept 23 at Diamond Way House, 5 Daley St, A'ville, from 7pm (info 6628 7002) & weekend teachings on 'View, Meditation & Action in Daily Life' on Sat & Sun, Sept 24-25 in A'ville. Entry $20/15 per session. Info 6628 7002.