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.

Carers luncheon

A Carers Week Celebration Luncheon will be held on Oct 13 at Mary Gilhooleys in Lismore from 12pm. All carers of people with a disability most welcome. $8pp. RSVP by Sept 30 to Lorna 6683 1623.

Trivia night

Trivia Night held Oct 8 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. Tombola, raffles & lots of fun. $5pp or $12 per family. Tables of 8. Bookings essential to 6683 2430 or 6683 2090.

Euchre night

Tullera Hall's Euchre Night held Oct 8 at 7pm for 7.30pm start. $5pp. Please BYO drinks & a supper plate to share. Come & have fun while raising money for the hall! Bookings & info 6628 2488 or 6628 2060.

Menopause seminar

Free seminar Staying Healthy: Midlife, Menopause & Beyond held Oct 11 at the Ocean Shores Community Ctr from 6-8.30pm. Find out about the physical & emotional effects, HRT, osteoporosis, incontinence etc. Bookings 6620 2999.

Christian supper

The FNC committee of Christian Women Communicating International invite ladies to a supper on Oct 18 at the A'ville Baptist Church from 7pm. Rosemary Bardsley will speak on the topic Wholly God, Holy God. $6pp. Info & bookings Val 6662 2856.

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.

Art group

Regular meetings held in Lismore. Small group interested in supporting each other, holding group exhibitions, social activities, outings to local "beauty spots" to paint etc. Everyone welcome, young people encouraged. Info Jeni 0407 457 243.

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.

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.

Street stall

Casino Branch of the United Hospitals Auxiliary of NSW is having a street stall on Fri, Sept 23 outside the ANZ Bank in Walker St, Casino, from 8.30am.

U3A forum

U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Sept 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Grumpy old folks. Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Maxi Youth Group

Maxi Youth Group meets Fri, Sept 23, at the Lismore Church of Christ, cnr Rous Rd & Pleasant St, from 7-9pm. Theme: Crazy Hair Night. Young people from year 3 & up come along for a great night of xtreme fun & relating together. Info Tim 0429 042 054.

Numulgi dance

Monthly Old Time & New Vogue Dance held Fri, Sept 23 at the Numulgi Hall from 7.30pm. Prizes, raffle, good supper & $50 jackpot. Proceeds to hall. All welcome. Info 6628 2255.

Camp Quality ball

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

Cool cabaret

The Aunty Program presents their all new cabaret show ‘Sex, Lives & Stickytape' this Fri & Sat, Sept 23-24, at the Bangalow A&I Hall from 8pm. Tickets are $29 or $23 concession. Info Jan 6680 4605.

Crawford House

Crawford House at 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville, is open on Fri, Sept 23 from 10am-4pm & on Sun, Sept 25 from 1-4pm.

Kyogle Parish

Kyogle Anglican Parish is celebrating 100yrs on Sat, 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.

Krishna w/shop

Free Hare Krishna Spiritual Education w/shop held Sat, Sept 24 at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore, from 4-6pm. Singing, meditations & discussions. All welcome. Info 6679 5258.

Tree planting

Community tree planting day at the proposed Widjabul Park held Sat, Sept 24 from 8.30am. Located adjacent to the pond at SCU's Kellas Road entry gatehouse. Planting of 600 rainforest trees, BBQ & more. RSVP to Linda 6620 3677.

Security demo

The monthly demonstration of security pens & light by Neighbourhood Watch is on this Sat, Sept 24 at the Good Guys in Ballina from 10am-2pm. Info Laurie 6686 7105.

Special bowls day

The annual Northies vs Southies Mixed Bowls Day is on Sat, Sept 24 at the Lismore City Bowls Club from 1pm. Members who have not advised whether or not they can play are requested to do so as soon as possible. Info 6621 5991.

Historical walk

To celebrate History Week the Richmond River Historical Society is presenting a free walking tour of historical churches in Lismore on Sat, Sept 24, from 2pm. Arvo tea included. Bookings & info 6621 9993.

Ballina market

Ballina Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Gala Market Day on Sat, Sept 24 in the Ballina Hospital grounds, Cherry St, from 8am. BBQ, face painting, jumping castle, live music & over 40 stalls with clothing, crafts, vegies, jewellery etc. All welcome.

Landcare group

Wilsons River Landcare Group workday held Sat, Sept 24 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St (just up from Police Station), from 9am. Learn about local plants, make friends & help transform the riverbank. Info Kristin 6624 7979 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

Horse riding

Northern Rivers Western Performance Horse Club training day with Danny Thomas held Sun, Sept 25 at 946 Jiggi Rd, Jiggi, from 9am. $5 per horse for members & $10 for non-members. For beginners or advanced rivers. Info or cancellations to Sue 6688 8284.

First fleeters

NR Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters meet Sun, Sept 25 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. All descendants & friends of people who came to Australia in the First Fleet welcome. BBQ supplied for $7pp. Info Pat 6621 3650.

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.

Ballina Day View

Ballina Day View Club meeting & luncheon held Wed, Sept 28 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Meal cost $18 & trading table. Bookings & apologies to Tess 6686 2615 by 11am Mon prior to meeting.

In-line hockey

Boys & Girls In-Line Hockey for 11yrs & under held every Mon at the Skating Rink from 5-6.30pm. $6 per session.

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 with each other. Info Susan 6662 7014 or Betty 6662 3976.

Buddhism for you

The Diamond Way offers the modern world the most skilful methods of the Buddha. Discover inner richness for the benefit of others & ourselves. Meditation & practical teachings every Mon at Lismore Library from 4.30pm & every Wed in A'ville from 8pm. Info 0404 364 836 (Lismore) or 6628 7002 (A'ville).

Tai chi

Tai Chi classes held Mon & Thurs at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 9.15am. Info Mark 6628 0938.

Swimming club

Duck Creek Mountain adult swim club swims on Mon at the Summit indoor pool in G'bah & Thurs at the Ballina indoor pool, both from 7pm. Pool entry + $5. All ages over 20 welcome. Focus on fitness & stroke correction.

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.

Tae Kwon Do

Rhee Tae Kwon Do martial training is held Mon & Wed at G'bah Public School, Mon & Wed at W'bar Public School & Tues & Thurs at Casino Public School. All from 6.30-7.30pm. Rhee TKD is an original martial art incorporating fitness, stretching, dynamic kicking, strikes & blocks. Info Tim 0418 248 571.

Powerlifting

PCYC Powerlifting Club. Juniors (18 & under) & seniors both meet Mon, Wed & Fri from 5-6pm. Join & be coached through a 12wk training program by an accredited powerlifting coach to prepare for competition. First training session free! Info 6621 6276.

Politics in the Pub

Eyewitness to Venezuela's revolution: Politics in the Pub discussion with an activist recently returned from Venezuela held Tues, Sept 27 at Mary Gilhooley's Pub, Woodlark St, Lismore, from 6pm. Organised by the Socialist Alliance. Info 6622 2862.

Grow group

‘The best in life, love & happiness is ahead of you' - that's what Grow believes. A mutual help group that advocates personal growth to maturity. Meets every Tues at 104A Molesworth St, Lismore, at 10.30am & 7.30pm. Confidential & non-denominational.

Social tennis

Social Tennis every Tues at the G'bah RSL Sports Club. Friendly, informal group. Newcomers most welcome. Info Richard 6624 2311.

After school program

New After School Program. Lismore's new youth space, C Blok (behind Lismore Library) will be open Tues & Thurs from 3-6pm as a Homework Centre. Computers, internet & digital cameras available. Anyone 12-18yrs welcome. Info Lindie 6621 7919 or 6621 5025.

Rock'n'Roll classes

Come along, have fun & rock at the Italo Club on Tuesdays from 7.15pm & at the Lismore Hts Bowls Club on Thursdays from 7.30pm. See you there or be square. Info Rhonda 6629 8267.

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.

Indoor bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Sept 28 at Ruthven Hall from 7pm. $2 to play. Come along & join in the fun with the locals. Info 6683 2418.

Toastmasters

Like to improve your speaking skills & self confidence in a friendly & supportive atmosphere? S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Sept 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.45pm. Guests warmly welcomed. Info Garry or Alison 6624 4664.

MS support

Northern Rivers Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets Wed, Sept 28 at the Crowley Village Activity Ctr (end of Cherry St, Ballina) from 10am-12pm. Wheelchair/scooter access & climate control. All welcome. Info Denise 6686 3700.

Bereavement group

Bereavement Support Group, for those grieving the death of a loved one, meets Wed, Sept 28 in the ground floor meeting room of Crawford House at Lismore Base Hospital from 4.45-6.15pm. Info Ivan 6620 2492.

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 1300 853 437.

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.

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.

Reclaim the Night

Organising meeting for Reclaim the Night 2005 (Oct 28) held Thurs, Sept 29 at the SRC office in Southern Cross University's main plaza at 1pm. Looking for artists, performers, speakers, organisers etc. Info Gabrielle 6620 3044 or ginman20@scu.edu.au.