 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.
Volunteer visitors
Volunteers wanted for Community Visitors Scheme. Spend some time visiting a resident at a local nursing home or hostel. Info Nora 6622 4433.
Time to spare?
People needed for 2hrs on Wed or 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.
Singers wanted
Happy Singers, who sing fortnightly (usually Wed morn) at nursing homes, need more singers. No exp necessary. Info Margaret 6624 2418.
Weekend escape
Limited spots left for Weekend Escape to Coffs Harbour & surrounds on Sat & Sun, Mar 9-10. $160pp incl everything. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Bookings & info Lorna 6632 1380 or John 6632 1265.
First aid
Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held in Ballina on Sat & Sun, Mar 9-10 & in Lismore on Wed & Thurs, Mar 13-14. Bookings John 1800 150 058.
Seniors luncheon
Seniors from Nimbin, Coffee Camp, Koonorigan, Goolmangar, The Channon & Dunoon areas invited to Seniors Week Luncheon on Mar 19 at the Classic Lodge, Goolmangar. $8pp, transport avail. Bookings 6689 1709.
Vipassana meditation
10 day residential Vipassana Meditation Course starts Mar 20 in Ballina. Course non-sectarian & run on voluntary donation basis. Bookings 6684 1026.
Riders wanted
Looking for Harley riders interested in joining the NR American Motorcycle Club for social get togethers, outings & fundraising. Info Ron 6621 6677 or Eddie 6625 2020.
Eating disorders
Free confidential support avail to people whose obsession with food and body image is leading to isolation & depression. Info Jodie 0419 668 803.
Reconciliation meet
Lismore People for Reconciliation meets Thurs, Feb 28 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm. Develop agenda & elect coordinator. Video showing & discussion. All welcome.
Worldly prayers
World Day Prayer held Fri, Mar 1 at Coraki Uniting Church from 10.30am. Speaker: Noelene Kidd. Collection, light lunch. All welcome.
RAAF band
RAAF Air Command Band charity performance held Fri, Mar 1 at Lismore City Hall from 8pm. $10 adults/$5 kids. Proceeds to St Vincent's Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. Bookings 6621 5600.
Retirees meet
Assoc of Independent Retirees FNC Branch meets Fri, Mar 1 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Surprise guest speaker. All welcome. Info Jim 6684 7502.
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.
Dana Lyons live
Tuntable Community School presents Dana Lyons live in concert Fri, Mar 1 at Tuntable Hall at 6.30pm for dinner & 7.30pm for show. $7/5 & gold coin for kids.
Ruthven dance
Old time, new vogue dance with Val's music on Sat, Mar 2 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Supper, raffle, lucky door prize. All welcome. Info 6683 2430.
Bowel Scan
Rotary Club of Lismore selling Bowel Scan kits from Sat, Mar 2 til Sat, Mar 9 at Lismore Central Shopping Ctr, Mon-Fri from 9am-4.30pm & on Sat from 9am-2pm. $6 per kit, simple & life saving.
Girard's landcare
Girard's Hill Landcare Group meets Sat, Mar 2 at Robinson's Lookout from 9am-12pm. Regen of koala habitat. All welcome. Info Jude or Libby 6622 3550.
Lesbian mums
Lesbian Mothers Day, a fun day for lesbian mothers & their kids, held Sat, Mar 2 at Wade Park, East Lismore from 2pm. BYO picnic.
Free meditation
Free Dhyana (Meditation) session held Sun, Mar 3 at the Crystal Castle in Mullum from 11am. All welcome.
Paradiso goes pop
Paradiso Choir meets every Mon at the Italo Club from 7pm. New singers always wanted, no exp necessary. Info Jude 6621 2465.
Starry nights
The Starry Night Club, group for local astrological community, meets Mon, Mar 4 at Cepote, St Helena Rd, from 7pm. Topic: our solar system with astronomer Warren Taylor.
Mental health
Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, Mar 4 at the Community Mental Health Ctr, Hunter St, from 10.30am. Info 6624 3934.
Life seminar
Satellite seminar, Taking Charge of Your Life, held Mon, Mar 4 at the Seventh Day Adventists Church, 44 Uralba St, from 7.30pm. Free hand outs/discussion.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Mar 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: within 40cm of the ground. Also display of freestyle from Feb w/shop. Info Marie 6621 6187.
Martial arts
Rhee Tae Kwon Do martial art classes for fitness & self-defence held every Mon & Wed night at the G'bah Community Ctr, 27 Oliver Ave, from 6-7pm. All ages welcome, just turn up. Info 6620 3290 or 6662 5656.
Netball news
Pink Panthers Netball Club Training & Sign-on for seniors held Mon, Mar 4 at the Lismore & District Netball Courts from 6pm. General meeting & AGM to follow at 7pm. All welcome. Info Vicki 6621 2656 or Beverly 6622 0105.
U3A AGM
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) AGM held Tues, Mar 5 downstairs at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. All members welcome to elect committee for 2002.
Astrology course
9wk course, Relationship Astrology, starts Tues, Mar 5. Explore r'ship dynamics using chart comparison & combined charts. Info Tess 6687 6144.
Gem club
Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club silver-smithing & faceting w/shops held every Tues at the Lismore showground Craft & Art Pavilion from 7pm. Club's general meeting held 2nd Mon of each month from 7.30pm (apologies for last week's incorrect notice). Info 6682 2398.
Bird watching
Lotusbirds are back, see them while you can! Roland Schicht Sunshine tour around Lismore Lake bird sanctuary held Tues, Mar 5 from 6pm (meet near the pool). Bring binoculars. Info 6621 6459.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Mar 5 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6628 1306 or Helen 6628 5596.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild annual meeting held Wed, Mar 6 at Wigmore Hall, Swift St, Ballina, from 10am. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Embroiderer's guild
Embroiderer's Guild meets Wed, Mar 6 at the Uniting Church Hall, Phillip St, G'bah, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Beginners welcome. Info Judy 6624 1102.
Refugee action
Lismore Refugee Action Collective meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 5pm. Inform yourself about refugee issues & take action. All welcome. Info 6622 5050.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Tues at 7pm and every Wed from 1-4pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Exhibition open
1888 Melbourne Cup travelling exhibition from the National Gallery of Australia opened Wed, Mar 6 at the Richmond River Historical Society from 7pm. Info 6621 9993.
Challenge stall
Lismore Challenge Ltd stall held every Thurs in the Village Barrow, cnr Magellan & Carrington St, from 9.30am-2pm. Handmade soaps & plants. Info Phil 6622 6026.
Day view club
A'ville/W'bar Day View Club Luncheon held Mon, Mar 11 at the A'ville Bowlo from 10.30am. Transport avail. Bookings (by Thurs, Mar 7) Bev 6628 3566 or Betty 6625 1172.
Film fundraiser
FNC Midwives Film Fundraiser held Thurs, Mar 7 at the Lismore Cinema. Nibbles from 6pm, movie (A Beautiful Mind) from 6.30pm. $12pp. Info Jennie 6621 4260.
Girls night
Girls Night Out held Fri, Mar 8 above the Red Dove Cafe from 6.45pm. Speaker: Ian Johnston on juggling care strategies. $10pp incl dinner. Bookings (by 9.30am Thurs, Mar 7) 6621 5801.
Financial support
ITSA, Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia, at the Lismore N'hood Ctr on Thurs, Mar 7 to give free advice on bankruptcy. Bookings 6622 2171.
Debutante ball
Debutantes wanted for Lismore Highland Debutante Ball in May. Limited places avail. Bookings (by Fri, Mar 8) Mary 6625 1847 or Carol 6624 5899.
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