 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.
Meditation course
10 day residential Vipassana Meditation Course held in Ballina from Oct 17-28. Voluntary donation basis. Bookings Geoff 6622 4082.
Cobar reunion
Cobar Bar Staff reunion held on Oct long weekend. Anyone who has worked in any hotel or club in Cobar in last 50yrs welcome. Bookings write to Kay Stamp, Great Western Hotel, Marshall Street, Cobar 2835.
YWCA move
YWCA Lismore Youth Projects is now located at 3/158 Ballina Road, G'bah. Info 6624 8004.
Carer respite
FNC Carer Respite Centre offers 24hr home emergency respite & short breaks for carers who look after someone who is frail aged, has any type of disability or mental illness, chronic illness or HIV/AIDS. Freecall 1800 059 059.
Orchid show
Lismore Orchid Society annual Spring Show held Thurs, Sept 13 to Sat, Sept 15 at Lismore Central. Lots of exotic & native orchids to view & buy. All welcome.
More orchids!
Woodburn Orchid Society annual Spring Show held Fri, Sept 14 from 11am-4pm, Sat from -9am-4pm & Sun from 9am-3pm. Orchids in all shapes & sizes to view & buy. Info 6645 2974 (a/hrs).
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.
Country music
St Joseph's Country Music held Sat, Sept 15 at the Coraki Hotel from 11.30am. BBQ avail.
Animal lib
FNC Animal Liberation Group meets Sat, Sept 15 at the Bizzy Cafe, Winsome Hotel from 2pm. Topic: planning for World Animal Day in Oct. Info 6688 6119.
Maca ball
Australian Macadamia Society Federation Ball held Sat, Sept 15 at the A'ville Entertainment Ctr. $22.50pp, formal dress 1901-2001. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Bookings 6687 8225.
Cash housie
Lismore Cash Housie held every Sat at the Laurie Allen Ctr from 7.30pm. $200 & $500 jackpots. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Info 6621 4274.
Art club
Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, Sept 15 at Wilson Park Special School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912.
ARRG street stall
Animal Rights & Rescue Group street stall & BBQ held Sat, Sept 15 outside Blockbuster Video. Proceeds to ARRG. All welcome.
Kathryn in Coraki
Free sausage sizzle with independent candidate for seat of Page, Kathryn Pollard-O'Hara, held Sat, Sept 15 at the Coraki Hotel from 3pm.
Gospel concerts
Lismore Revival Fellowship Gospel Concerts held Sat, Sept 15 in Spinks Park from 10am & at SCU's Whitebrook Theatre from 7.30pm. Gold coin donation. Supports Rescue Helicopter.
Club solo
NR Club Solo, interchurch social group for Christian singles 25yrs+, BBQ held Sat, Sept 15 at Pop Denison's Park in Ballina from 11am. BYO food & drinks. Info Sharline 6622 5013 or Sonja 6624 5976.
Fire brigade charity
Bentley Bushfire Brigade Charity Night held Sat, Sept 15 at Bentley Hall from 8pm. Raffles, euchre comp & cabaret music. Entry $10 adults/$5 kids/$20 family. Info 6663 5323.
Coraki street stall
Coraki Catholic Women's League Street Stall held Sat, Sept 15 outside the 5 Star Foodstore from 8.30am. Info 6683 2077.
RRHS meet
Richmond River Historical Society meets Sun, Sept 16 at RRHS, 165 Molesworth St, from 2pm. Speaker: anthropologist Dr Jennifer Hoff. Info 6621 9993.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 60km ride held Sun, Sept 16. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Casino via Naughton's Gap & return. Info 6628 3850.
Coastal regen
Learn how to restore coastal plant communities on Volunteer Day this Sun, Sept 16 with Conservation Volunteers Australia. Meet at Gaggin Park, Suffolk Park from 9am. Info 6628 1745.
First fleeters
Fellowship of First Fleeters NR Chapter meets Sun, Sept 16 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30. All descendants of first fleeters welcome.
Diabetes meeting
Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch meets Mon, Sept 17 at the Primary Health Ctr from 7.30pm. Election of new president. Info 6624 4058.
Prostate support
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, Sept 17 at the A'ville Bowlo from 10am. Speaker: St Vincent's Hospital Continence Unit director, Bill Tyrell. Info Dick 6687 8483.
Preschool open day
Wollongbar Community Preschool Open Mornings (for 2002 enrolments) held Mon, Wed & Fri, Sept 17, 19 & 21 at the preschool from 9.30-11am. Info 6628 3800.
Veterans club
Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans' Assoc FNC Social & Welfare Club meets Tues, Sept 18 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10.30am.
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Sept 18 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7.30pm. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, Sept 18 at the Lismore Workers Club. Fellowship from 10.30am, meeting at 11am. Apologies 6628 5946.
Jewish celebrations
NR Jewish Community, Rainbow Kehilah, hosts Rosh Hashana service on Tuesday, Sept 18 (also Yom Kippur on Thurs, Sept 27). Info Colin 6622 7171.
Orchid meeting
Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Sept 18 at the Workers Heights Bowls Club from 7.30pm. Info 6621 6386 or 6624 1773.
Organic market
Lismore Organic Market held every Tues at the showgrounds from 8-11am. Fresh, cheap produce. Info Jeff 0428 887 340.
Swim club
Duck Crk M'tain Masters Swim Club, for all abilities over 20yrs, trains Tues & Thurs at the A'ville heated Olympic pool from 6-7pm.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Sept 18 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Writers as readers with Jean Bedford. Info 6624 3022 or 6628 3499.
Toastmasters
Lismore Toastmasters meet Tues, Sept 18 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Telecross info
Red Cross Telecross Info Session for prospective volunteers held Tues, Sept 18 at the offices, 130 Keen St, from 11am. Info 6622 0788.
Probus club
Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, Sept 19 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Lois 6621 4002.
Another probus
Probus Club of Lismore (combined) meets Wed, Sept 19 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: NRMA financial advisors Don Riley & Nancy Casson. Info Alf 6624 4567.
Justice alliance
NR Global Justice Alliance (people & planet before profit) meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 7-9pm. Global Justice Carnivale Organising Committee same place, 5-7pm. Info 0421 546 039.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meet Wed, Sept 19 from 1pm & Thurs, Sept 20 from 7pm, both at Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Alzheimer support
Lismore Alzheimer's Assoc Carer Support Group meets Thurs, Sept 20 at the Primary Health Ctr, 31 Uralba St, from 10am. Info 6623 3313.
Senior citizens
Lismore Senior Citizens Social Club meets Thurs, Sept 20 at the Laurie Allen Ctr from 10.15am. Indoor bowlers & card players welcome. Info 6624 8246.
More probus
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, Sept 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Topic: PNG with Cameron Venables, Anglican Parish. Info Val 6621 6015.
Brain injury phone-in
Brain Injury Phone-In held Thurs, Sept 20. Anyone who wants to ask questions about brain injury or share an experience should call 1800 802 840 from 10am-4pm. English & Arabic staff avail.
Toastmasters
Casino Toastmasters meet Thurs, Sept 20 at the RSL Club Hall, Canterbury St, from 7pm. Info Pauline 6662 3841.
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