 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.
To Around Town Contributors
Thank you all for your contributions throughout 2001.
Around Town will return on Thursday, January 10. Anyone who would like notices in Around Town in 2002, including those who have been in the column before, MUST re-submit their entries (to ensure accuracy). Groups who meet on a regular basis can send their details and a list of dates for meetings in 2002. Those who meet sporadically should have their entry in by the close of business on Monday prior to Thursday publication (ie. for publication in the Thursday, January 10 edition people should have their entry in by Monday, January 7).
Wishing everyone a fabulous festive season,
See you in the New Year,
Terra
Closing Times
Richmond-Tweed Family History Society in Ballina is closed until Mon, Jan 7, 2002. Merry Xmas to all. Info 6686 6354.
Raffle Winners
Winners of the Nim-FM raffle are 1st: R Morley, 2nd: T Gibson, 3rd: Yan, P Laurence, P Heart, Ori, S&R Harle, The Men's Group, R Scott, D Mallett, P Rose & C Merteneit. Thank you to all who supported raffle.
LINC Broadcast
LINC TV is now broadcasting every Wed 6-10pm, Sat 6-10pm & Sun 2-10pm. Tune into UHF 68 for local sport, arts, news, short films & docos.
Talking Group
Munches, a lifestyle couples discussion group, will meet at various North Coast venues on a fortnightly basis. Info 0415 356 825.
Ladies Probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Club like to advise next meeting held Jan 16, 2002 at the Lismore RSL Club. Info 6621 4002.
Historical Info
Richmond River Historical Society wants info from public on: the history of hockey in the region, esp Lismore & history of horse racing and turf/jockey clubs, esp Lismore. Send info to M Henderson, PO Box 467, Lismore 2480. Info 6621 9993 or 6621 4538.
Poultry Trips
Lismore Poultry Club now organising fundraising coach trips to Sydney & Melbourne Royal Shows in 2002. Info John 6622 3804.
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.
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.
Xmas Dance
Xmas Dance held Fri, Dec 21 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Music by Norma, Val & Frank, prizes, raffles & supper. Dress: Xmas theme, prizes for best dressed. Entry $5 adults/$2 teenagers & other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Xmas Party
Xmas in the Park held Fri, Dec 21 at Elders Memorial Park from 4-8pm. Santa, free BBQ, kids stuff & more. Bring blanket. All welcome.
Sunday Ride
NR Pedallers next med grade 50km ride held Sun, Dec 23. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Georgica & return for pool party at Don's house. Info 6628 3850.
Ballroom Dancing
Old time, modern & vogue Social Ballroom Dancing Classes held every Sun at the Lismore Concert Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
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.
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 meet Wed, Dec 26 at the Lismore RSL Club from 5.30pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Health on Radio
Hygeia's Voice, radio program on women's health issues in NR, on 2NCR every Fri from 12-2pm. Interviews, music & info.
Social Dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. Entry $5 incl supper. All welcome.
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.
Hall Dance
Old time, new vogue dance held Sat, Dec 29 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door. Info 6683 2430.
Baha'i View
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'what does India have that we haven't got' held Sun, Dec 30 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Another Ride
NR Pedallers med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, Dec 30. Leave 7am Bob & Jenny Thompson's house. Ride from A'ville to Woodburn & return. Info 6628 3850.
NYE Dance
New Year's Eve dance held at Dyraaba Hall from 8pm. Music by Bluestone. Entry $16 family/$7 single. BYO drink & nibbles. Raffles, games for kids & more. Funds to hall maintenance. All welcome.
Scrabble Club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets Wed, Jan 2 from 1pm & Thurs, Jan 3 from 7pm, both at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Toastmasters
Casino Toastmasters meet Thurs, Jan 3 at the RSL Hall, Canterbury St, from 7pm. Info Pauline 6662 3841.
Bird Watchers
Tweed Bird Observers meets Fri, Jan 4 at the M'bah Red Cross Hall from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6679 5132.
Orchid Society
NR Orchid Species Society meet Fri, Jan 4 at East Lismore Public School from 7.30pm. All welcome.
Girard's Landcare
Girard's Hill Landcare Group meets Sat, Jan 5 at Robinson's Lookout from 9am-12pm. Regeneration of Koala habitat. All welcome. Info Jude or Libby 6622 3550.
Hall Dance
Old time, new vogue dance held Sat, Jan 5 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffles, lucky door & supper. Info 6683 2430.
More Riding
NR Pedallers med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, Jan 6. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Ride Lismore to Coraki via Whyrallah & return via Tatham & Parrot's Nest. Info 6628 3850.
Mental Health
Lismore Mental Health Family Support Group meets Mon, Jan 7 at the Community Mental Health Ctr, Hunter St, from 10.30am. Info Edna 6624 3934.
Aussie Writers
Australian Writers FNC Fellowship meets Wed, Jan 9 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. Info Kimberly 6628 2335 or Eileen 6625 1821.
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