 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.
Art exhibit
Ballina & District Art Club 29th Art Exhibition held Nov 9-11 at Ballina RSL Club (info for members & guests). Paintings from members & tutors. Free entry.
Surf club reunion
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Surf Club 90th anniversary held Sat, Nov 9 to Sun, Nov 18. Incl reunion, ball & other activities. Bookings & info Jim (07) 5536 1506.
Poultry club
Casino Poultry Club's 2001 activities are nearly over. Remember AGM in Nov & Xmas Party in Dec. Now organising activities for 2002. Info Leonie 6662 7071.
Deafness training
1 day Deafness Awareness Training held Nov 9 at the Lismore Workers Club. Bookings 6621 4211.
Landcare group
Girard's Hill Landcare Group phone number was printed incorrectly last week. The correct phone number is 6622 3550. Apologies to all.
Goods wanted
Saleable items wanted to raise funds for NR Animal Shelter. Info 6622 0078 or 6621 8002 (a/hrs).
A'ville fiesta
St Joseph's Primary School Fun & Food Fiesta held Fri, Nov 2 at the school in A'ville from 5pm. Stalls, food, kids games, prizes & more. Free entry.
Kid/parent dancing
Toddler/Parent Dancing Classes (for kids 1-2.5yrs) held every Fri at the Lismore City Hall Dance Studio from 9.30-10.15am. $4 entry. Bring comfy clothes & water. Info 6688 2089.
Koori curator
Seminar with the Powerhouse Museum's Koori history & culture curator James Wilson-Miller held Fri, Nov 2 at the Casino RSL Hall, Canterbury St, from 10am. Entry $15pp incl food all day. Bookings Joan 6662 2893.
Orchid society
NR Orchid Species Society meets Fri, Nov 2 at East Lismore Public School from 7.30pm. 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.
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.
Retirees meet
Independent Retirees Assoc FNC Branch meets Fri, Nov 2 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speakers: Candidates for Page not from major parties. Info Jim 6684 7502.
Bird observers
Tweed Bird Observers meet Fri, Nov 2 at the Red Cross Hall, M'bah from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6679 5132.
Ruthven dance
Old time, new vogue dance held Sat, Nov 3 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, supper, raffles, prizes.
Cheerleading comp
Get some friends & create routine for NC Gymnastics Academy's Cheerleading Comp on Sat, Nov 3 at the academy, Three Chain Rd, from 2pm. Prizes incl CDs, pizzas & vouchers. Info 6622 3100.
Girard's landcare
Girard's Hill Landcare Group meets Sat, Nov 3 at Robinson's Lookout from 9am-12pm. Regen of Koala habitat. All welcome. Info Jude or Libby 6622 3550.
History society
Richmond/Tweed Family History Society meets Sat, Nov 3 at the Players Theatre in Ballina from 2pm. Topic: Felons, flu & other fings with Terry Moulder. Info Margaret 6686 0027.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med grade 50km ride held Sun, Nov 4. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Georgica via Goolmangar & return. Info Jenny 6628 3850 or Rowley 6684 9331.
Stamp fair
Richmond River Philatelic Society (Lismore Stamp Club) Biannual Stamp Fair held Sun, Nov 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9am-4pm. Stamp-ede in for great bargains! Info 6621 9311.
Baha'i view
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on Prayer & Meditation held Sun, Nov 4 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
NASHOs
National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch BYO Family Picnic/BBQ held Sun, Nov 4 in Banner Park, Brunswick Heads. All welcome. Info John 6621 7774 or Gordon 6621 3520.
Pelvic floor
Free Pelvic Floor Course starts Mon, Nov 5 for 4 sessions at Women's Health Matters, Uralba St, from 1-3.30pm. Small, friendly group. Bookings 6620 2999.
Mental health
Lismore Mental Health Family Support Group meets Mon, Nov 5 at the Community Mental Health Ctr, Hunter St, from 10.30am. Info Edna 6624 3934.
Starry nights
Starry Night Club, for local astrological community, meets Mon, Nov 5 at the Byron Bay Surf Club from 7pm. Speaker: Mesha Sendyk on Pluto's realm. Entry $5. Info 6687 2602.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meeting & AGM held Mon, Nov 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Hand in entries for Print & Slide of the Year Comp. Info 6621 6187.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Nov 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6628 1306 or Helen 6628 5596.
Cup luncheon
Melbourne Cup Luncheon held Tues, Nov 6 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowls Club. Fashion parade, music, prizes, sweeps & more. Proceeds to St Vincent's Palliative Care. Bookings 6624 4342 or 6624 3040.
4WD club
Ballina 4WD Club meets Tues, Nov 6 at the A'ville RSL Sub-Branch hall, Bugden Ave, from 7.30pm. Info Paul 6621 5371.
U3A cup party
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Melbourne Cup Party held Tues, Nov 6 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 12pm. Hosted by C Macartney-Filgate. $18pp. Bookings Rolene 6624 4938.
Out of school AGM
G'bah Out of School Hours AGM held Tues, Nov 6 at the G'bah Public School hall from 5.30pm. All welcome. Info Jo 6624 4928 or Richard 6624 4388.
Organic market
Lismore Organic Market held every Tues at the Lismore showground from 8-11am. Cheap fresh produce. Info Jeff 0428 887 340.
Toastmasters
Lismore Toastmasters meet Tues, Oct 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Terry 6624 1836.
Alliance meet
Socialist Alliance meets Tues, Nov 6 at the Winsome Hotel. Info Edda 6622 5050.
Swim club
Duck Crk Mountain Masters Swim Club, for all ages over 20yrs, meets every Tues & Thurs at the A'ville Olympic pool from 6-7pm. Training avail to all.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Nov 7 at Bulwinkle Park, A'ville from 10.30am. Bring lunch & a chair. Wet weather venue F Seifert's home, Simes St, Lismore Hts. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Nov 7-8 at the Red Cross office, 130 Keen St, from 9am-6pm daily. Bookings John 1800 150 058.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore meets Thurs, Nov 8 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
Apex club
Apex Club of Lismore, group for people 18-40yrs who want to volunteer, meets Thurs, Nov 8 at Maggie Moores from 7pm. Info 6622 0499.
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