 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.
Ex-Service Reunion
Ex Evans Head RAAF, WAAAF & Friends Reunion held in Evans Head early Oct. Info & bookings Jim 6621 6469 or Jean (07) 3371 5351.
Ancient Exercises
Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong & Wushu Chinese exercises for health & relaxation. Classes daily from 6pm. Info Chris 6624 8851.
Landcare Forum
NR Landcare Forum held Aug 10-12at the Ballina RSL over 3 days. Speaker: Tim Flannery. Info Kerry 6627 0120 or www.keenstreet.com.au/landcare forum.
Square Dancing
Modern Square Dancing for all ages held every Fri from 7.30pm. Wear casual clothes & comfy shoes. Info 6684 1173.
Youth Wanted
Dancers, MCs & rappers, skateboarders, inline skaters & BMX riders wanted for MAAD Thyme Skate Comp & Dance Party Aug 18. Info 6621 7197.
Bird Observers
Tweed Bird Observers meet Fri, Aug 3 at the M'bah Red Cross Hall from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6679 5132.
Garden Party
St Joseph's Coraki Garden Party held Sat, Aug 4 at the Sacred Heart House, Adam St, from 10am. Stalls, entertainment & BBQ plus results of Children's Comp.
Rainforest Fundraiser
Rainforest Information Centre fundraiser held Sat, Aug 4 at the Winsome Hotel from 8pm. Short films, dance, spoken word, music & art. $6 entry.
Animal Lib
FNC Animal Liberation Group meets Sat, Aug 4 at the Winsome Hotel's Bizzy Cafe from 2pm. Info 6688 2022.
Kyogle Markets
Grevillia Country Markets held Sun, Aug 5 in Kyogle from 8am-2pm. Info Kay 6636 4143.
Bush Regen
Learn bush regen with the Conservation Volunteers Australia on Sun, Aug 5 at Angels Beach in Ballina. Meet Shelly Beach Surf Club from 9am. Bring lunch, water & wear long trousers & shirt, hat & boots. Info 6628 1745.
Sunday Ride
NR Pedallers next 'impossible' grade 62km ride held Sun, Aug 5. Leave 7.30am John & Cheryl Woodland's place, 250 Friday Hut Rd (directions 6687 8392). Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
Residents Meeting
Meeting held at the pump station on Mon, Aug 6 at Cedar Cres, Alstonville, from 10am to hear views of local residents on management solutions for Council reserve. All welcome. Info Mike 6621 9588.
Starry Night Club
The Starry Night Club (group for local astrological community) meets Mon, Aug 6 at the Byron Bay Surf Club from 7pm. Entry $5. Info 6687 2602.
Mental Health
Lismore Mental Health Family Support Group meets Mon, Aug 6 at the Community Mental Health Ctr, Hunter St, from 10.30am. Info Edna 6624 3934.
Camera Club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Aug 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Subject: environmental portraiture with Brenda & John Drinkwater. Info Marie 6621 6187.
Shibashi/Tai Chi Group
Free 8wk Shibashi/Tai Chi Exercise Group starts Tues, Aug 7 at the Red Dove Ctr, Keen St, from 10-11am. Great for fitness & stress management. Bookings 6620 2999.
Masters Swimming
Duck Crk M'tain AUSSI Masters Swim Club (all swimmers over 20 welcome) meets every Tues & Thurs at the Ballina Indoor & Alstonville Olympic pools from 6pm. Coaching avail for all. Info 6687 8140 or 6624 2289.
Toastmasters
Lismore Toastmasters meet Tues, Aug 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Organic Market
Lismore Organic Market held every Tues at the showgrounds from 8-10am. Fresh, cheap produce. Info Jeff 0428 887 340.
U3A News
University of the Third Age (U3A) meets Tues, Aug 7 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Globalisation with Bill Lowe & John Porritt. Info 6624 3022 or 6628 3499.
4WD Club
Ballina 4WD Club meet Tues, Aug 7 at the Alstonville RSL Sub-Branch Hall from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Paul 6621 5371.
Arts & Crafts
Ballina Arts & Crafts Ctr meets Tues, Aug 7 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7pm. People needed to help with Arts & Craft Show in Sept.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Aug 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 5.30pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Relationship Support
When Love Hurts, 8wk support group for women in or previously in an abusive relationship, starts Wed, Aug 8 (ends Sept 26) from 10am-12pm. Next group starts Oct. Bookings & info Kassa or Roz 6621 2685.
Bible Study
Australian Christian Women's Bible Study held every Wed at 9 McGill Pl, Alstonville from 10am. All welcome. Info Jenny 6628 3411.
Aussie Writers
FNC Fellowship of Australian Writers meets Wed, Aug 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. Info Kimberly 6628 2335 or Eileen 6625 1821.
Labor Party
ALP Lismore Branch meets Wed, Aug 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8853.
Day View Club
Alstonville/Wollongbar Day View Club Luncheon held Mon, Aug 13 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 10.30am. RSVP by Thurs, Aug 9 to Betty 6625 1172. Bring friends.
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