 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.
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.
Politicians in Ballina
8th National Unemployment Conference held in Ballina late Sept. Talks by Cheryl Kernot & Natasha Stott-Despoja. Info & bookings Leonie 6620 3614.
Xmas cards
Australian Red Cross Lismore Branch now has Xmas cards on sale at the office, 130 Keen St. Proceeds to Red Cross. Info 6621 5476.
Franks/Nipress reunion
Descendants of Francis Franks (born 1849 Somerset Shire, England) & Elizabeth Nipress (born 1852 Richmond, NSW) and their off-shoots wanted for reunion in Nov. Info Joyce 6645 1742 or Jacqui (07) 5491 3223.
Dance lessons
S/Land Rockers rock n' roll dance lessons for beginners & experienced dancers being held now. Info Rhonda 6629 8267.
Clothes sale
Lifeline Clothing Sales held Thurs, Sept 6 at Uki Hall & Fri, Sept 7 at Nimbin Hall, both from 9am-1pm. Great clothes & bargains. Info 6621 8516.
Mission talk
Lismore Regional Missions presents talk by Rev Brian Whitlock 'The World is Your Oyster' on Fri, Sept 7 at the Richmond Ctr, 80 Keen St, from 7.45pm. All welcome.
Spring luncheon
Blue & White Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Fri, Sept 7 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowls Club from 11.30pm. Proceeds to Palliative Care Unit at St Vincent's Hospital. Entry $16. Info & bookings 6624 4342.
Bird observers
Tweed Bird Observers meet Fri, Sept 7 at the M'bah Red Cross Hall from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6679 5132.
Carelink service
Commonwealth Carelink provides free info on aged care, disability, health & community services for older people, people with disabilities and carers. Now open at Unit 5/106 Main Street, Alstonville. Freecall 1800 052 22.
Retirees meet
Independent Retirees Assoc FNC Branch hosts NSW Regional Conference on Fri & Sat, Sept 7-8 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9am on Fri & 10am on Sat. Free w/out catering. Info & bookings 6628 1640 or 6624 7900.
RRHS exhibit
Wilson's River Display on show at the RRHS museum until Sat, Sept 8. RRHS open Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm & Sat from 10am-2pm. Volunteers also needed. Info 6621 9993.
Free talk
Free talk on Sth American rainforests, GM foods and more with Ali Mackay from Oxfam/CAA Sydney held Sat, Sept 8 at Community Connections, 17b Keen St, from 2-4pm. All welcome. Info 6689 1910.
Ex-servicewomen
S/Land X-Servicewomen Luncheon held Sat, Sept 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. All welcome. Info Olga 6621 6686.
Kidney assoc
NR Kidney Assoc meets Sat, Sept 8 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. Info Ruth 6625 2686.
Arts in Ballina
Thurs Ballina Arts & Craft Inc Annual Fair held Sat & Sun, Sept 8-9 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am-late on Sat & 10am-3pm on Sun.
Open gardens
Lee & Andrew Wakefield's garden at School Rd, Palmers Channel (near Yamba) will be open on Sat & Sun, Sept 8-9, from 10am-4.30pm as part of the Australian Open Garden Scheme. Entry $4.50, under 18s free. Directions 1902 261 026 & press 2.
Country markets
Sth Gundurimba Hall Country Market Day held Sun, Sept 9 at the hall from 8am-2pm. BBQ, heaps of stalls & parking.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 80km ride held Sun, Sept 9. Leave 7.30am Bob & Jenny Thompson's. Ride to Evans Head via Bagottville & Broadwater. Info 6628 3850.
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.
Gold fundraiser
Open Golf Tournament (medley, individual & stableford comp) held Sun, Sept 9 at the Lismore Gold Club from 12pm sharp. $20 incl BBQ. Proceeds to NC Children's Home. Bookings 6621 2255.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'Death a Messenger of Jot' held Sun, Sept 9 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Train exhibition
NR Model Railroaders monthly train exhibition held Sun, Sept 9 at their clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, Wollongbar from 10am-4pm. Entry $4 adults/$1 kids. Great family day out. Info 6624 7463.
Astrology w/shop
1 day w/shop Lunar Nodes & Your Evolutionary Journey held Sun, Sept 9 with Tess Cullen at Lennox Head from 10am-4pm. Info 6687 6144.
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.
Martial arts
Rhee Tae Kwon Do martial arts held every Mon & Wed at the G'bah Community Ctr from 6-7pm. Offers fitness & self-defence for all ages. Info Tim 6620 3290.
Kadina P&C
Kadina High School P&C meets Mon, Sept 10 in the staff common room from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Rod 6624 1841 (a/hrs).
Day view club
Alstonville/Wollongbar Day View Club meets Mon, Sept 10 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 10.30am. Transport avail. Info & bookings Pat 6628 7632 or Betty 6625 1172.
Women's league
Catholic Women's League Coraki meets Mon, Sept 10 at the presentation house from 10am. Info 6683 2077.
Aglow meet
Aglow Australia Casino Branch (Christian Women's fellowship) meets Tues, Sept 11 at the Senior Citizens Hall from 10am. Speaker: Helen McNelis. Entry $4.50 incl morn tea. Info Helen 6663 7186.
ITSA appointments
Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia (ITSA) will be at the Lismore Neighbourhood Ctr on Tues, Sept 11 to discuss insolvency & bankruptcy. Free appointments avail. Bookings 6622 2171.
Arthritis branch
Arthritis Lismore Branch meets Tues, Sept 11 at the Richmond Ctr, 80 Keen St, from 10am. All welcome. Topic: Commonwealth Carelink. Info Anne 6683 2153.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Sept 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Media reports/what can you believe? with P Ellem & G Eggins. Info Shirley 6624 3022 or Eddie 6628 3499.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Sept 12 at the Lismore RSL Club from 5.30pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Reiki treatments
All students of authentic ReikiMasters welcome to join in group treatments on Wed from 7.30-9.30pm in Lismore. Entry by donation. Info & dates Leora 6622 4069.
Labor party
ALP meets Wed, Sept 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8853.
Bible study
Australian Christian Women 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 meet Wed, Sept 12 at the Lismore RSL Club's Northcott Room from 7pm. Info Kimberly 6628 2335 or Eileen 6625 1821.
RAAF meet
RAAF Assoc will commemorate the Battle of Britain anniversary on Thurs, Sept 13 at the Lismore Cenotaph from 11.30am. Luncheon at Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. Info 6621 2933.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore meet Thurs, Sept 13 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
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