 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.
Regenerate rainforest
Learn rainforest regen in a Big Scrub remnant near Eureka with the Conservation Volunteers Australia. Volunteers can do plant ID & tour cabinet timber plantation. Meet 8.45am at Bangalow Pub. Info Alison 6628 1745.
Bankruptcy advice
Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia (ITSA) are at the Lismore Neighbourhood Ctr on Tues, Sept 11 to discuss insolvency & bankruptcy. Free appointments avail. Bookings 6622 2171.
Volunteers wanted
Red Cross Telecross needs more volunteers (make phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person). Info Day held Tues, Sept 18 in Lismore. Bookings 6622 0788.
VW club
After success of recent Herbie Parade, VW Car Club is starting soon in Lismore for VW enthusiasts to have fun, go to shows, go on rallies & chat. Info Kelly-Ann 6621 7383.
RRHS exhibit
Wilson's River Display, photo history of the Wilson's River from before white settlement to now, on show at the RRHS museum, 165 Molesworth St, until Sept 8. The RRHS is open Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm & Sat from 10am-2pm. Info 6621 9993.
Home-schoolers
Home-schoolers Resource & Info Day held Fri, Aug 31 at the Wollongbar Community Hall (Hillpark Oval) from 11am. Bring books, ideas & $3 in case of rain. Kids bring paper, pencils & clip board for art class & coins for guessing comp. Info Anne 6621 2720.
Farmarama
Farmarama Field Days (for horticultural & macadamia industries) held Fri & Sat, Aug 31-Sept 1 at the TAFE campus in Wollongbar. Info 6621 4274.
Church fellowship
St Paul's Presbyterian Missionary Fellowship held Sat, Sept 1 at 3 Toona Crt, G'bah from 3pm. All welcome.
Hall dance
Dance (old time, new & vogue) held Sat, Sept 1 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Floral theme, supper avail. Info 6683 2430.
Garage sale
Revival Fellowship Garage Sale held Sat, Sept 1 in their hall, 101A Rous Rd, from 9am-5pm. Proceeds to help people through church missions in New Guinea, Fiji & Africa. Donations & info Charles 6629 0352.
Cabaret in Lennox
Lennox Cabaret Review held Sat, Sept 1 at the Lennox Head Bowlo from 7.30pm. Proceeds to Lennox Head/Alstonville Surf Club. Dinner avail from 6pm, entry by gold coin. Info Alison 6687 7818.
Kyogle markets
Grevillia Country Market held Sun, Sept 2 in Kyogle from 8am-2pm. Lots of fresh produce, local craft & bargains. Info Kay 6636 4143.
Fire open day
Goolmangar Rural Fire Service Open Day held Sun, Sept 2. BBQ, raffles, helicopter & fire engine displays. Proceeds to Rescue Helicopter & Goolmangar RFS. Info 6689 9220.
Astrologers ahoy
Starry Night Club (group for astrological community) meets Mon, Sept 3 at the Byron Bay Surf Club from 7pm. Speaker: Rosie Sweeney on the Psychic Aspects of Tarot & Astrology. Entry $5. Info
Mental health
Lismore Mental Health Family Support Group meets Mon, Sept 3 at the Community Mental Health Ctr, Hunter St, from 10.30am. Info Edna 6624 3934.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Sept 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Subject: speed/motion plus results of Photo Rally. Info Marie 6621 6187.
Organic market
Lismore Organic Market held every Tues at the showgrounds from 8-11am. Fresh produce at cheap prices. Info Jeff 0428 887 340.
Toastmasters
Lismore Toastmasters meet Tues, Sept 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Masters swimming
Duck Crk Mountain AUSSI Masters Swim Club (for all swimmers over 20yrs) meets every Tues & Thurs at the Ballina Indoor & Alstonville Olympic pools from 6pm. Coaching avail for all. Info Utoska 6687 8140.
Women's group
Mutual Support Group (for young women 16-25yrs attracted to other women or just curious) meets Tues, Sept 4 (until Oct 9) at ACON, 27 Uralba St, from 5.30-7.30pm (food supplied). Info 6622 1555.
Fashion parade
St Carthage's School Fashion Extravaganza held Tues, Sept 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Tickets $7.50 adults/$4 kids from the school, Fashion Profile or Luke Mitchell. Info 6621 5529.
4WD club
Ballina 4WD Club meets Tues, Sept 4 at the Alstonville RSL Sub-Branch, Bugden Ave, from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Paul 6621 5371.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Sept 4 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Dance for health with Alison Siliakus. Info Shirley 6624 3022 or Eddie 6628 3499.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Sept 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6628 1306 or Helen 6628 5596.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Sept 5 at Lake Ainsworth (wet weather go to the hall at Sanctuary Village) from 10.30am. Bring lunch & a chair. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Free concert
To mark Child Protection Week a free concert will be held on Wed, Sept 5 (if raining held next Wed) in Nimbin's Alsopp Park from 2-4pm. Kids performances & art, info stalls, free face painting & giveaways. Info 6689 1692.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets Wed, Sept 5 at 1pm & Thurs, Sept 6 at 7pm, both at the Lismore Workers Club. All welcome. Info 6624 3216.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Wed & Thurs, Sept 5-6 & Sat & Sun, Sept 22-23 at the Red Cross Ctr, 130 Keen St, from 9am-6pm. Bookings 1800 150 058.
Breastfeeding assoc
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Lismore Group (formerly Nursing Mothers) meet Thurs, Sept 6 at the G'bah Community Ctr from 10am. Topic: Coping when your baby cries. Info Kathy 6624 3507.
Toastmasters
Casino Toastmasters meet Thurs, Sept 6 at the RSL Hall, Canterbury St, from 7pm. Info Pauline 6662 3841.
Bridge club
Lismore Bridge Club beginners classes start Thurs, Sept 13 at the Italo Club from 7pm. 8 weekly lessons, then ready for social bridge in the club. Bookings & info Lois 6624 3154.
Crossing meet
Albert Park Public School P&C Assoc meets Tues, Sept 4 at the school from 7pm. Discuss the removal of the pedestrian crossing on Ballina Rd. Interested parents, students & residents welcome.
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