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.

Catholic program

St Carthages Cathedral is presenting a series called Catholics Returning Home on 6 Tuesday evenings in the Parish Ctr at 6 Leyster St, Lismore. For non-practicing Catholics seeking answers about returning to the Church. Informal sharing & update of the Catholic faith. Info Pat 6622 1545 or Angela 6629 3288.

Jewellery w/shops

Beaded Jewellery W/shops held in Suffolk Park in Oct & Nov. Work with sterling silver & learn a variety of techniques to create individually designed pieces. Classes for experienced people & beginners. Info 6686 6585.

Reconciliation rally

Rally for Reconciliation 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.

Women's dance

Women's Dance held Oct 8 from 8pm to late. 1960s, 70s, 80s music & dance/tribal music. Tickets $10 pre-purchase from Caddies Bean Shop & ACON or $15 on the night. Info Julie 6622 1555.

First aid

St John Ambulance WorkCover approved Senior First Aid course held Oct 8-9. Also SFA on Oct 12-13 & SFA Re-certification course on Oct 11. Bookings to Chris 6621 8044.

Permaculture course

Permaculture Design Certificate Course with Geoff Lawson held Oct 10-23 at a community property near the Border Ranges, 45-min from Lismore. Course fees benefit rainforest restoration in Ecuador & India. Info 6621 3294.

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.

Social bowls

Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch annual fundraising Social Lawn Bowls Day held Oct 16 at the Lismore Hts Workers Club from 9am. Open bowlers, non-bowlers & mixed bowls. $10pp includes bowls, lunch & prizes. Proceeds to 2LM Children's Christmas Appeal. Bookings 6624 3040.

Got the blues?

Ever feel you've got the blues & don't know how to get out of them? Are you a woman in mid-life or older? Book into Out of the Blues & learn to manage moods creatively. Starts Oct 17 at Interrelate Family Ctr in Lismore from 12.30-3pm. Bookings 6620 2999.

Craft wanted

Arts & craft (paintings, tapestries, woodwork, knitting, crochet etc) wanted for the St Andrew's Nursing Home Auxiliary annual Arts & Craft Evening on Oct 17. Donation to Ali 6686 4785.

Food group

If Not Dieting, Then What? is the name of a 6wk group starting Oct 19. The group is for women who want to change their relationship with food. It is not a weight loss group. The cost is $60 or $50 if you bring a friend. Bookings & info Cindy or Mim 6621 9800.

Art classes

Exciting new art classes are starting at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium in Lismore. Art w/shops for students 4-18yrs run during school holidays with a regular after-school program during the school year. Includes collage, design, drawing, photography etc. Info Belinda 0429 384 677.

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 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.

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.

Coast guard raffle

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is raffling a 4.25m Horizon Sunliner with 30 HP Honda motor and all safety gear worth $17,000, supplied by Ballina Marineland. Tickets on sale at Lismore Central on Thurs, Fri & Sat, Sept 29-Oct 1. Drawn Oct 30 at Ballina Fair.

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, Sept 30 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring your lunch & have fun. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Carers luncheon

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

Monster book sale

Ballina Friends of the Library Monster 50c Book Sale held Fri & Sat, Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Richmond Room, Regatta Ave, from 9am-1pm. People also welcome to the Ballina Friends of the Library meeting on Mon, Oct 3 at Ballina Library from 9.30am.

Ruthven dance

Old time & new vogue dance held Sat, Oct 1 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, lucky door prize, raffles & great supper. $7 adults & $2 high school age. Info 6683 2430.

Tinnitus help

Australia Tinnitus Assoc Northern Rivers 'self-help' group meets Sat, Oct 1 (1st Sat of every month) at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30-11.30am. The knowledge & support shared by members can go a long way in assisting others to manage their own tinnitus. $2 to cover morning tea. Info Grahame 6689 7135.

Re-enactment club

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

Grand Final day

Lismore City Bowls Club is hosting Grand Final Day (Tigers vs Cowboys) on Sun, Oct 2. Start with a game of mixed triple bowls at 2.30pm. Dress is full mufti (wear your team colours). Followed by BBQ dinner & the grand final. Bookings & info 6621 5991.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & discussion on 'Spiritual Education' held Sun, Oct 2 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Naval Assoc

Lismore-Casino Naval Assoc meets Sun, Oct 2 at the Casino RSM Club from 1100hrs. Come along & spin some warries! Info John 6628 5812.

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.

Jewish Holy Days

Rainbow Kehilah, the Northern Rivers Jewish Community organisation, is gathering for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New year) begins on Mon, Oct 3 at sunset. Yom Kippur begins with a sunset service on Oct 12. Also communal feast & breakfast. All welcome. Info Colin 6622 7171.

N'hood Watch

East Ballina N'hood Watch special general meeting held Mon, Oct 3 at room H3 at Southern Cross K-12 School from 7pm. Discuss reactivation or disbandment. Info Laurie 6686 7105.

Cancer support

Lismore Breast Cancer Support Group meets Mon, Oct 3 at the G'bah Child & Family Health Ctr in Oliver Ave from 10am-12pm. Info Nancy 6620 7664.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Oct 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Night Scene. Viewpoint: Making the best use of different lenses with Paul Bloomfield. All welcome. Info Kevin 6622 7899.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, Oct 3 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. $3pp for cakes & sandwiches. Proceeds to the Royal Blind Society. Bus available for $3 fare. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Oct 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.

Multicultural group

International Rainbow Club, Lismore's multicultural group, meets Tues, Oct 4 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 12.30-2.30pm. Bring lunch to share. All multicultural community members welcome. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

BACCI meet

BACCI (Ballina Arts & Craft Centre Inc) meets Tues, Oct 4 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. New members welcome. Also art workshops coming up! Info & bookings 6686 6585.

Walking group

W'bar Walking Group meets Tues & Thurs at 8am. Meet at the front gate of W'bar Public School. All ages welcome for 30-min walk. Wear comfortable shoes & bring a friend. Info Julie 6628 1967.

N'hood Watch

West Ballina N'hood Watch meets Tues, Oct 4 at the Kalinga St Rugby Club from 7pm. Short demo of 'security pen' marker & LED light for people who have missed demos at The Good Guys. Speaker: Inspector Bill McKenna. Info Laurie 6686 7105.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats monthly meeting held Wed, Oct 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

Trefoil Guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Oct 5 at Commemoration Park, Bentwick St, Ballina, from 10.30am. Bring your own lunch & a chair. Any ex Girl Guides or Support Group members will be made very welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

New Rotaract club

Rotaract Club of Lismore, for people 18-30yrs, meets Wed, Oct 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Andrew 0423 101 651.

Card night (500)

Card players wanted for Wed afternoon or evening social get together. Info Gail 6624 5403.

Car club

S/Land Sports & Classic Car Club's monthly meeting held Wed, Oct 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Bruce 0412 662 404.

Day View Club

A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting held Oct 10 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant, W'bar Tavern, from 10.30am for 11.30am lunch. Small club, looking for ladies who like to meet new friends. Bookings & cancellations by Wed, Oct 5 to Bev 6628 3566 or Betty 6625 1172.

Northern Exposure

The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is hosting a series of performances by students called Northern Exposure on Wed, Oct 5, 12 & 19 at the Great Northern in Byron from 8pm. The evenings will be a fiesta of music, dance & drama with Stipsky headlining on Oct 5. Entry is free.

Growth groups

Interrelate Family Ctr is offering 3 new groups in Oct. Making Choices deals with understanding & managing anger (starts Wed, Oct 5 & runs for 8wks from 6.30-9pm). Inner Child helps you deal with unresolved issues from childhood (starts Oct 11 for 9wks from 6-9pm). Self Esteem & Communication deals with self-awareness, assertiveness & communication skills (starts Oct 25 for 6wks from 6-9pm). All groups cost less than $14 per session. Info 6621 4970.

First aid

Red Cross WorkCover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Oct 5-6 in Lismore. Also SFA on Oct 15-16 & 26-27. Bookings to James 6622 3244 or 1800 150 058.

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.

Super pensioners

Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Oct 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Reclaim the Night

Organising meeting for Reclaim the Night 2005 (Oct 28) held Thurs, Oct 6 at Caddies Coffee Shop (upstairs) from 4.30pm. Looking for artists, performers, speakers, organisers etc. Info Gabrielle 6620 3044 or ginman20@scu.edu.au.

LBH Auxiliary

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary meets Thurs, Oct 6 at Crawford House, Hunter St, Lismore, from 2pm. Info Jan 6624 1583.

History group

Newly formed Wardell & District History Group meets Thurs, Oct 6 at the Wardell Community Access Space from 7pm. Info Rose 6683 4277 or Kate 6683 4678.