 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.
Disco party
S/Land Early Intervention (SEI) Disco held Fri, Aug 17 at the Lismore PCYC from 6-9pm. Entry $4 kids/$10 family. Proceeds to the SEI program. Group bookings 6688 6452.
Cancer survivors
Breast Cancer Foundation wants breast cancer survivors willing to talk to media to help publicise research & need for funds. Info 1800 000 118.
Want money?
Nimbin Garden Club wishes to donate proceeds from Gardens of Nimbin to local greening projects near Nimbin. Send written submissions describing the project & how money will be spent to Nimbin Garden Club, PO Box 138 Nimbin, 2480. Closing date Sept 10. Info 6689 1731.
Civilian widows close
Civilian Widows Lismore Branch advises the public that circumstance has forced the closure of the branch. The branch thanks everyone for their support over the years, especially the Apex Club.
Horticulture for women
Free Horticulture Skills for Women course starts late Aug at TAFE, Wollongbar campus. Also learn job seeking & study skills to help re-enter w/force. Info Kel 6620 4234 or Helen 6620 4231.
Gundurimba dance
Monthly dance held Fri, Aug 17 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Old time, modern & new vogue dance, prizes & raffles. Entry $5 adults/$2 teenagers/other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Country fair
Teven-Tintenbar Public School Country Fair held Sat, Aug 18 at the school, Fredericks Lane, from 10am-4pm. Stalls of craft, plants & produce, yummy food & kids rides.
Over 25 singles
NR Club Solo, interchurch social group for Christian singles 25yrs +, dinner meeting held Sat, Aug 18. Info Sharline 6622 5013 or Sonja 6624 5976.
Coraki street stall
Coraki Hospital Auxiliary Street Stall held Sat, Aug 18 at entrance to the 5 Star Supermarket from 8.30am. Donations of items appreciated. Info 6683 2641.
MND support
Motor Neurone Disease Assoc NR Support Group meets Sat, Aug 18 at S/Land House, Wardell Rd, Alstonville from 11am. Info Noelene 6624 4684.
Kids centre celebrates
SCU Children's Centre 10th birthday Open Day held Sat, Aug 18 at the ctr, Rifle Range Rd, from 10am-2pm. Jumping castle, face painting, band & more. RSVP or info Alana 6622 2616.
Tree ID
Bangalow Land & Rivercare Tree Identification Arvo held Sat, Aug 18 at Bangalow Pool from 2pm. Rainforest expert on hand to identify trees. Info 6687 2050 or 6687 1785.
Art tutorial
Lismore Art Club monthly tutorial held Sat, Aug 18 at Wilson's Park Special School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912.
Country music
St Joseph's Country Music held Sat, Aug 18 at the Coraki Hotel from 11.30am. BBQ lunch avail. All welcome.
Cash housie
Rescue Helicopter Cash Housie held every Sat at the Laurie Allan Ctr (Rowing Club) from 7.30pm. $200 & $500 jackpots. Info 6621 4274.
Herbie parade
All VW owners invited to Herbie Parade on Sat, Aug 18 from 12pm. Entry free, win great prizes. Info Susie 6621 7197.
Federation dinner
St Mark's Anglican Church in Casino Fair Dinkum Aussie Federation Dinner held Sat, Aug 18 at St Mark's Hall from 6.30pm. Proceeds to Rescue Helicopter & the building of a memorial garden at the church. Tickets $20. Bookings 6663 3366.
Gardens galore
Pleasant Place garden, Rous Rd, Rous open Sat & Sun, Aug 18-19 from 10am-4.30pm as part of Australia's Open Garden Scheme. Entry $4.50 adults/under 18s free. Directions & info 1902 261 026 & select 2.
Psychic w/shop
Psychic Development W/shop held Sun, Aug 19 at the Inner Sanctum from 10am-4pm. Access natural psychic talent. Bookings Maya 6622 2720.
Bush regen
Lean bush regen tecniques on Sun, Aug 19 with Conservation Volunteers Australia. Meet 9am at Gaggin Park, Alcorn St, Suffolk Park. Bring lunch/water & wear long trousers & shirt, hat & boots. Info Alison or Vanessa 6628 1745.
Charity bowls
Lennox Head Bowlo Charity Day held Sun, Aug 19 at the bowlo from 12pm. Proceeds to Rescue Helicopter. Nominations & info 6687 7236.
Mothers' reunion
FNC Nursing Mothers' Reunion held Sun, Aug 19 at Spinaze Park, Tullera from 11am. All past & present members welcome. Bring picnic lunch & arvo tea to share. Info Kathy 6624 3507.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, Aug 19. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Ride via Rock Valley to Cawongla shop & return. Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
NASHOs
National Srevicemen's Assoc NC Sub-Branch meets Sun, Aug 19 at the Kyogle Bowlo from 10.30am. All ex-NASHO's & partners welcome. Info John 6621 7774.
Poultry auction
Purebred Poultry Auction held Sun, Aug 19 at the Lismore Showground from 10.30am. Viewing from 9am. Various breeds, many which can't normally be obtained commercially.
Kids home AGM
North Coast Children's Home AGM held Mon, Aug 20 at the home, Barnet House, from 5pm. All members & supporters welcome.
Diabetes meeting
Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch meets Mon, Aug 20 at the Primary Health Ctr from 7.30pm. Speaker: podiatrist Tom Murray Prior. All welcome. Info 6624 4058.
Prostate group
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, Aug 20 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 10am. Speaker: Lis Base Hospital cancer services coordinator, Sister Robyn Wells. Info Dick 6687 8483.
Out of the blues
Free 6wk course, Out of the Blues, starts Tues, Aug 21 (ends Sept 25) at Women's Health Matters from 10am-12.30pm. Helps people manage midlife moods. Bookings 6620 2999.
Organic market
Lismore Organic Market held every Tues at the showgrounds from 8-11am. Fresh produce, great bargains. Info Jeff 0428 887 340.
Toastmasters
Lismore Toastmasters meets Tues, Aug 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Terry 6624 1836.
A'vlle swim club
Duck Crk Mountain AUSSI Masters Swim Club, for all swimmer over 20, meet every Tues & Thurs at the Ballina Indoor & Alstonville Olympic pools from 6pm. Coaching avail to all. Info Utoska 6687 8140 or Therese 6624 2289.
Orchid society
Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Aug 21 at the Workers Hts Bowls Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info 6621 6386 or 6624 1773.
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Aug 21 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7.30pm. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.
U3A news
University of the Third Age (U3A) meets Tues, Aug 21 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: grief support – is it hurtful or helpful with Lifeline's Jan Gates. Info Shirley 6624 3022 or Eddie 6628 3499.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, Aug 21 at the Lismore Workers Club. Fellowship at 10.30am, meeting from 11am. Speaker: Mary Harris. Info & apologies 6628 5946.
TPI assoc
Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans' Assoc FNC Social & Welfare Club meets Tues, Aug 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. All welcome.
P&C meeting
P&C Assoc, Lismore Sub-District Council, Term 3 meeting held Tues, Aug 21 at the Lismore District office, Ballina Rd, G'bah from 7.30pm. Schools invited to send reps. Info Jenny 6625 2206.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Aug 22 at the Lismore RSL Club from 5.30pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Cinema night
Special screening of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (Nicholas Cage, Penelope Cruz) held Wed, Aug 22 at Lismore 4 Cinema from 6.30pm. Entry $10. Proceeds to Cancer Council. Bookings 6629 5031.
Evening view club
Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, Aug 22 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Liz Adams from Dymocks. Info & apologies Margaret 6624 4031 or Christine 6625 1450.
Bible study
Australian Christian Women Bible Study held every Wed at 9 McGill Pl, Alstonville from 10am. All welcome. Info Jenny 6628 3411.
Church op-shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-shop open Thurs, Aug 23 at the church hall, Keen St, from 8.30am-3pm. Info Dawn 6628 2343.
Korea veterans
Korea War Veterans Assoc meets Thurs, Aug 23 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Info & names Keith 6621 4195.
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