 Around Town with Terra Sword
Around Town is a free listing for nonprofit 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.
Trivia Night
G'bah Scouts Assoc Trivia Night held Oct 27 at the East Lismore Bowlo from 7pm. Entry $5 pp for table of 8. Bookings 6621 6070.
Computers for Carers
Free 1hr computer training session avail to carers on Oct 26 at Ballina & A'ville. Bookings Cheri 6628 6911.
Relationships W/Shop
1 day Communication, Conflict Resolution & Relationships Skills w/shop held Oct 26 at Lismore Family Support Network from 9am-3pm. Childcare avail. Bookings 6621 2489.
Gundurimba Dance
Monthly Dance held Fri, Oct 19 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Great music, raffles, prizes & supper. $5 adults/$2 teenagers & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Social Dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. Entry $5 incl supper. All welcome.
Carelink Service
Commonwealth Carelink provides free info on aged care, disability, health & community services for older people, people with disabilities & carers. Now open at Unit 5/106 Main Street, Alstonville. Freecall 1800 052 22.
VW Klub
Klub VW started in Lismore for all VW lovers to go to rallies, show & swap parts etc. All welcome. Info Kelly-Ann 6621 7383.
Little Athletics
Dunoon & District Little Athletics Registration Day held Fri, Oct 19 at Balzer Oval, Dunoon, from 5pm. Volunteer coaches are also needed, no exp necessary. BBQ avail. Info 6688 6452 or 6689 5311.
Over 50's Learning
Lismore Over 50's Learning Centre Enrolment Day held Fri, Oct 19 at the Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St, from 9.30-11am. Info Ann 6628 2199 or Peggy 6624 1847.
Cash Housie
Lismore Cash Housie held every Sat at the Laurie Allan Ctr (Rowing Club) from 7.30pm. Cash prizes of $200 & $500. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Info 6621 4274.
Méniére's Forum
Méniére's Disease Forum held Sat, Oct 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1-4.30pm. Speaker: Méniére's sufferer Dr Brian Heber. $5 incl arvo tea. Bookings 6628 3761.
Broadwater Celebration
Back to Broadwater Federation Celebration held Sat, Oct 20 at the Broadwater Community Hall from 3pm. Stalls, games, rides, entertainment & more. Info Kathy 6682 8126 or Roxine 6682 8176.
MND Meet Postponed
Motor Neurone Disease Assoc NR Support Group meeting for Sat, Oct 20 has been postponed to Sat, November 17 at S/Land House, A'ville. Info Noelene 6624 4684.
Dancers Wanted
Dancers & groups wanted to present dance performance in Byron Bay in early Nov. Confirmations needed ASAP. Info Danielle 6680 3046.
Art Tutorial
Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, Oct 20 at Wilson Park Special School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912.
Singles Club
Club Solo, interchurch social group for Christian singles 25yrs+, meets Sat, Oct 20. Info Sharline 6622 5013 or Sonja 6624 5976.
No War Campaign
Resistance meeting for young people to discuss campaign against war & racism held Sat, Oct 20 in Spinks Park from 1pm. Info Matt 6621 3529.
First Aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held Sat & Sun, Oct 20-21 at the Red Cross Ctr, 130 Keen St, from 9am-6pm. Bookings 1800 150 058.
Baha'i Faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on Does God Make Sense? held Sun, Oct 21 at the Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Sunday Ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, Oct 21. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Woodburn & return via Coraki. Info 6628 3850.
Social Bowls
Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch presents Social Lawn Bowls Day on Sun, Oct 21 at the Lismore Hts Bowlo from 9am. $5 incl lunch, all bowlers & non-bowlers welcome. Proceeds to 2LM Children's Xmas Appeal. Info 6624 4020 or 6624 4486.
Childbirth Class
6wk Childbirth Education Class starts Mon, Oct 22 at St Vincent's Hospital Conference Ctr from 6.30pm. Covers late pregnancy, labour, early parenting & more. Bookings Carrie 6621 8768.
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.
RAAF Meet
RAAF Assoc & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, Oct 22 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10.30am. Info 6621 2933 or 6621 4721.
Grandparents Group
Off Our Rockers, group for grandparents raising grandchildren and those w/out access, held Mon, Oct 22 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 10.30am. Info 6635 1373 or 6621 4946.
Coraki Auxiliary
Coraki Hospital Auxiliary meets Tues, Oct 23 in the hospital's rehab dining room from 1.30pm. Info 6683 2641.
CWA Meet
Coraki CWA annual meeting held Tues, Oct 23 at the Coraki rooms from 9am. Monthly meet to follow. New members welcome.
Koori Support Group
6wk support for Koori women who want to do something about violence starts Tues, Oct 23 at 58 Hunter St from 10am-12pm. Childcare, pickups & lunch provided. Bookings & info 6625 0111 or 6621 7730.
Alliance Meet
Socialist Alliance meets every Tues at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Info Nick 6622 0103..
Playgroup Fun Day
FNC Playgroup Fun Day held Tues, Oct 23 at the Bangalow showgrounds from 10am-1pm. $4 per family. Games, prizes, raffles & more. Info Sam 6624 5402.
U3A News
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Oct 23 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: History of furniture-making with master cabinet maker, Tom Young. Info Ross 6624 1585.
Volunteers Needed
Red Cross Telecross volunteers needed in Ballina. Info session held Tues, Oct 23 at the Ballina CWA rooms from 11am. Info Bernadette 6622 0788.
Justice Alliance
Global Justice Alliance , action for peace & justice, meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Info 6620 3044.
Ratepayer's Assoc
A'ville & District Citizens & Ratepayers Assoc special meeting held Wed, Oct 24 at the A'ville Leisure Ctr followed by general meeting at 8pm. All welcome. Info Jan 6628 0111.
Evening View Club
Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, Oct 24 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 6.30pm. Speaker: Michael Timbrell from the Lismore Turf Club. Apologies Margaret 6624 4031.
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.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meets Wed, Oct 23 at the Lismore RSL Club from 5.30pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Church Op-Shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall Op-Shop open Thurs, Oct 25 at the hall from 8.30am-3pm. Info Dawn 6628 2343.
Super Pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore meet Thurs, Oct 25 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
Apex Meet
Apex Club, group for people 18-40yrs who want to volunteer, meets Thurs, Oct 25 at Maggie Moores from 7pm. Info 6622 0499.
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