 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.
Carers needed
NR Animal Shelter needs carers for cats & dogs. Food & vet needs supplied. Info 6622 0078 or 6689 1707.
Spare time?
People needed for 2hrs on Thurs morns or Sat arvos to assist a young man with his physio exercises in G'bah. Needed on a weekly, fortnightly or casual/emergency basis. Info Jackie 6680 9049.
Out of the blues
Free 6wk w/shop, Out of the Blues, starts Feb 11 at Women's Health Matters from 6-8.30pm. Helps people manage moods & get out of the blues. Bookings 6620 2999.
Men's counselling
Men'sLine 10wk Telephone Counsellor Training Course starts Feb 13 at the Men's Resource Ctr. No exp needed. Info 6622 1441 or 6622 2240 (7-11pm).
Goods needed
Animal Rights & Rescue needs donations of goods for Garage Sale in Feb & more volunteers to help with activities. Info 6628 1358 or 6628 1431.
Nim-FM AGM
Nim-FM (Nimbin Independent Media Inc) AGM held Feb 16 at the Nimbin Community Ctr from 2pm. Info 6689 0279.
Loving support
8wk support group, When Love Hurts, for women who have been in abusive r'ships starts Feb 20 from 10am-12.30pm. Bookings Roz or Deni 6621 2685.
Bridal sites
Rotary Club of S/Land Sunrise has sites avail for the Bridal, Health & Beauty Expo in Lismore in April. Bookings Fay 6621 2548.
Castaneda practise
Carlos Castaneda's Magical Passes. Movements, breaths & positions for well-being (free practise group in Lismore area). Info 6688 6143.
Social dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time dance held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. $5 incl supper. All welcome.
Free tarot talk
Free discussion/question evening on the tarot with Lyn Morris held Fri, Feb 1 from 6-8pm. For people interested in the deeper aspects of tarot. Info 6622 7478.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Feb 1 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Also w/shops to finalise submissions to State. All welcome. Info Jim 6684 7502.
Eating disorders
Free confidential support avail to people whose obsession with food & body image is leading to isolation & depression. Info Jodie 0419 668 803.
Adult education
Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr's term 1 starts Feb 8. Enrolment Day held Fri, Feb 1 at the Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St. Choice of 18 different classes. Info Ann 6629 2199 or Peggy 6624 1847.
Tertiary prep
36wk Certificate in Tertiary Preparation avail at W'bar TAFE in 2002. HSC equivalent, designed for mature age. Info Session held Fri, Feb 1 at the W'bar campus from 11am. Info 6620 4200.
Historical meet
Rich-Tweed Family History Society meets Sat, Feb 2 at the Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift St. Info Tanya 6686 6354.
Girard's landcare
Girard's Hill Landcare Group meets Sat, Feb 2 at Robinson's Lookout from 9am-12pm. Regen of koala habitat. All welcome. Info Jude or Libby 6622 3550.
Ruthven dance
Old time, new vogue dance held Sat, Feb 2 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffle, lucky door, supper. Info 6683 2430.
Beebiz
NR Amateur Beekeeping Assoc held Sun, Feb 3 at Rock Valley from 10am. BBQ avail. All welcome. Info Chris 6689 1018.
Radio club AGM
S/Land Amateur Radio Club AGM held Sun, Feb 3 at the clubrooms, 412 Richmond Hill Rd, Richmond Hill. Elections, raffle draw and BBQ. Followed by WICEN AGM.
Ballroom dancing
Old time, modern & vogue Social Ballroom Dancing starts Sun, Feb 3 at the Lismore Concert Band Hall from 6.30pm. Also starts Tues, Feb 5 at Rous Mill Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med grade 50km ride held Sun, Feb 3. Leave 7am Heritage Ctr. Mostly flat ride to Georgica via Goolmangar & return. Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
Free meditation
Free Dhyana (meditation) session held Sun, Feb 3 at the Crystal Castle in Mullum from 11am.
Op-shop open
Adventist Op-Shop is open again from Mon, Feb 4. Trading Mon-Thurs from 10am-4pm at 44 Uralba St. Donations of saleable goods welcome. Info Max 6624 5737.
Pelvic course
Free 4wk Pelvic Floor Course starts Mon, Feb 4 at Women's Health Matters from 5.30-8pm. Learn about bladder problems & how they can be treated & prevented. Bookings 6620 2999.
Childbirth education
6wk Childbirth Education Class starts Mon, Feb 4 at St Vincent's Hospital from 6.30pm. Learn about late pregnancy, labour, coping techniques & more. Bookings Carrie 6621 8768.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Feb 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6628 1306 or Helen 6628 5596.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Feb 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: A fortunate life with Stan Gilchrist.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Tues at 7pm & every Wednesday from 1-4pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, Feb 6 at Barbara Johnson's home, 1 Valley View Dr, Lismore Hts, from 10.30am. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
ABC friends
Friends of the ABC NR Branch meets Wed, Feb 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Feb 6 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
FAME meet
FAME, the NSW M.E./CFS Society support group for the Richmond Valley, hosting arvo tea on Thurs, Feb 7 at the Lismore RSL Club from 2pm. Info Beverley 6687 8103 or John 6622 1675.
Breastfeeding assoc
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Lismore Group meets Thurs, Feb 7 at the G'bah Community Ctr from 10am. Topic: Too little, too much (breastmilk). Info Kathy 6624 3507.
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