 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.
Green project funds
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.
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.
Singles support
Beginning Experience Weekend, a Christian program supporting people who have lost a spouse thru final separation or death, held September 7-9 at the Star of the Sea Convent in Yamba. Info & bookings Terry 6628 7982 or Pauline 6662 7281 by Aug 29.
Daffodil day dinner
Cancer Council Daffodil Day dinner, auction & fashion show held Fri, Aug 24 at the Ballina RSL Club from 7.30pm. Tickets $45 pp. Bookings 6686 2544.
Ancient exercises
Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong & Wushu Chinese exercises for health & relaxation. Classes daily from 6pm. Info Chris 6624 8851.
Square dancing
Modern Square Dancing for all ages held every Fri from 7.30pm. Wear casual clothes & comfy shoes. Info 6684 1173.
Federation fair
Federation Fair held Sat, Aug 25 at the Anglican Church, Zadoc St, Lismore, from 11am. BBQ, stalls, poetry comp, sulky rides, games & more. Info Carol 6629 5606 or Judith 6621 9674.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'A Spiritual Vision Arises in India' held Sun, Aug 26 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Wyrallah dance
Old Time Dance held Sat, Aug 25 at Wyrallah Hall from 7.30pm. Entry $5. All welcome. Info 6629 8255.
Ballroom dancing
Old time, modern & vogue Social Ballroom Dancing Classes held every Sun at the Lismore Concert Band Hall from 4.30pm & every Tues at Rous Mill Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 50km ride held Sun, Aug 26. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Channon Tea House for munchies & return. Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
Beebiz
NR Amateur Beekeeping Assoc meets Sun, Aug 26 at Kyogle from 10am. Topic: Opening up bees for Spring. BBQ lunch avail. All welcome. Info & directions Chris 6689 1018.
NASHO's
National Servicemen's Assoc NC Sub-Branch meets Sun, Aug 26 (sorry to members for last week!!!) at the Kyogle Bowlo from 10.30am. All ex-nasho's & partners welcome. Info John 6621 7774.
Grand parents
Off Our Rockers, support group for grandparents raising grandchildren or those w/out access, meets Mon, Aug 27 at the Lismore Neighbourhood Ctr from 10.30am-12.30pm. Info Glenda 6635 1373 or Ena 6621 4946.
Free falun
Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) free classes held every Mon in Spinks Park at 9am & 6pm. Info Peter 6689 1904 or Marianna 0418 987 148.
Women's network
Older Women's Network meets Mon, Aug 27 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Speaker: Kerry Salaum on her trip to Ghana in West Africa.
RAAF assoc
RAAF Assoc & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Aug 27 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10.30am. Info 6621 2933 or 6621 4721.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Aug 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Food poisoning new legislation/labelling with Kelvin Frost. Info Shirley 6624 3022 or Eddie 6628 3499.
ABC friends
Friends of the ABC meet Tues, Aug 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm (info 6624 8853). Also Friends Sub-Branch starting in Nimbin (meet Sat, Aug 25). Info & venue John 6689 1217.
Ratepayers meet
Alstonville & District Citizens & Ratepayers Assoc AGM held Tues, Aug 28 at the Alstonville Leisure Ctr. Discuss by-pass (or lack of!) & other issues. Info 6628 3925 or 6628 0360.
Bowls day
East Lismore Uniting Church Indoor Bowls Day held Tues, Aug 28 in Dibbs St from 9.30am. Bring lunch. All welcome.
Auxiliary meeting
Coraki Hospital Auxiliary meets Tues, Aug 28 in the Rehab dining room from 1.30pm. Info 6683 2641.
Group reiki
Students of authentic ReikiMasters invited to group treatment every Wed from 7.30-9.30pm Entry by donation. Info Leora 6622 4069.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore meet Thurs, Aug 30 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
Half price goodies
Adventist Opp-Shop Half Price Sale held Thurs, Aug 30 at the church, 44 Uralba St, from 10am-4pm. Good quality variety of bargains.
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