 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 at terra@echonews.com faxed to 6622 1791, or posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office, 218 Molesworth St, Lismore, by Monday 12 pm, prior to Thursday publication.
Adult education
Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr Enrolment Day held Fri, July 27 at the Lismore Neighbourhood Ctr from 9.30am-11am followed by $2 lunch & fire safety talk at 1pm. Classes held every Fri from 9am-3pm. Info 6628 2199 or 6624 1847.
Indie retirees
Independent Retirees Assoc FNC Branch AGM held Fri, July 27 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am followed by ordinary meeting. Speaker: chartered accountant, Gary Tones. Info 6684 7502.
Korea remembered
Korea War Veterans Assoc Wreath Laying Service held Fri, July 27 at the Lismore cenotaph from 10am. Also held Sun, July 29 at the Anglican Cathedral in Grafton from 11.30am.
G'bah fair
Winter Fair held Sat, July 28 at the Church of Christ, cnr Rous Rd & Pleasant St, G'bah. Stalls, jumping castle, BBQ. Proceeds to overseas aid.
Road sealing party
Hanging Rock Hall Community Road Sealing Celebration held Sat, July 28 at Hanging Rock Hall in Cawongla from 2pm. BBQ, fireworks, live band & supper.
Country market
Grevillea Country Markets held Sun, July 29 in Kyogle from 11am-5pm. Heaps of bargains & fresh produce.
Beebiz
NR Amateur Beekeeping Assoc meets Sun, July 29 at Chilcotts Grass, Lismore from 10am. Topic: winter feeding of bees. BBQ lunch avail, all welcome. Info Chris 6689 1018.
Relationship help
When Love Hurts, 8wk support group for women in or previously in abusive relationship, starts early Aug (ends Sept 26) with classes every Wed from 10am-12pm. Bookings 6621 2685.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, July 28-29 at the Red Cross Ctr, 130 Keen St, from 9am-6pm. Limited places. Bookings 1800 150 058.
FAME luncheon
Richmond Valley M.E./CFS support group, FAME, luncheon held Sun, July 29 at the Ballina RSL Club from 1pm. All welcome. Info Beverley 6687 8103 or 6622 1675.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med grade 60km ride held Sun, July 29. Leave 7.30am Pop Denison Park. Ride from Ballina to Byron & back along the coast. Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
Healthy relationship
Free 8wk group Healthy Relationships, for women who have been in an abusive relationship, starts Mon, July 30 from 10am-12.30pm (ends Sept 17). Limited places. Bookings & info (9am-12pm) 6621 7730.
Ballroom dancing
Social Ballroom Dancing Classes (old time, modern & vogue) held every Sun at Lismore Concert Band Hall from 4.30pm & on Tues at Rous Mill Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
U3A news
University of the Third Age (U3A) meets Tues, July 31 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: ‘comedy: the ultimate therapy' with Nikki Fuda & S Sorrensen. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Fancy fans
Friends, Fun, Favourite Fancywork & Fans held Tues, July 31 at the Coraki Uniting Church from 10.30am. $5 incl morn tea & lunch. Proceeds to Uniting Church Ladies Fellowship. Info 6683 2029.
Parenting program
The Family Support Network's 8wk Parenting Program starts Wed, Aug 1 at 46 Uralba St from 12-2pm. Info & bookings 6621 2489.
Chiron healing
Free talk on developing intuition through Chiron Healing held Wed, Aug 1 at the Inner Sanctum, 68 Magellan St, from 7pm. Info Michael 6622 7156.
Psychic devt
Free talk on Psychic Development Wed, Aug 1 at the Inner Sanctum from 5pm, info Maya 6622 2720. Also craft course starts next week, info Shannon 6622 5141. Enrol for tarot classes now, info Lyn 6622 7478.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets Wed, Aug 1 at 1pm & Thurs, Aug 2 at 7pm, both at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Breast is best
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Lismore group (formerly Nursing Mothers') meets Thurs, Aug 2 at the G'bah Community Ctr from 10am. Topic: breastfeeding into the info age. Info Kathy 6624 3507.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants (sorry!) Lismore meet Thurs, Aug 2 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
Toastmasters
Casino Toastmasters meet Thurs, Aug 2 at the RSL Hall, Canterbury St, from 7pm. All welcome. Info Pauline 6662 3841.
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