 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.
Scottish dancing
W/shops for exp Scottish dancers held every month in Goolmangar. Info Laura 6689 9377.
Eating disorders
Free confidential support avail to people whose obsession with food & body image is leading to isolation & depression. Info Jodie 0419 668 803.
Gundurimba dance
Monthly Dance held Fri, Mar 15 at the Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Raffle, prizes, great music & lots of fun. $5 adults/$2 teenagers & kids free. Info Lorna 6629 0255.
St Pat's celebration
Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Night held Fri, Mar 15 at the school in Sth Lismore from 5.30-9.30pm. Kids games, rides, raffles, BBQ & more.
Social dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time dance held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.45pm (Fri, Mar 15 green theme for St Pat's Day). $5 incl supper. All welcome.
Art tutorial
Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, Mar 16 at Wilson Park Special School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912.
Singles club
NR Club Solo, for Christian singles 25 yrs +, BBQ held Sat, Mar 16 at the Ballina Centennial Gardens from 11.30am. BYO food & drinks. Info Sharline 6622 5013 or Julie 6662 7293.
Dressage club
S/Land Dressage Club judges clinic held Mar 30 & Official/Assoc Dressage Comp held Mar 31. Entries close Sat, Mar 16. Info 6624 1454. All welcome.
Easter celebration
Easter Celebration In Word & Song (live broadcast from Sydney Town Hall) held Sat, Mar 16 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lismore (44 Uralba St) and A'ville (1km up Pearces Crk Rd) from 7pm. All welcome.
Garage sale
Friends Of The Carmelite Nuns 10th annual Garage Sale held Sat & Sun, Mar 16-17 at 9 Star Ave, G'bah from 7am.
St Pat's dinner
St Patrick's Day Dinner held Sun, Mar 17 at the Cecil Hotel, Casino from 7pm. $12 incl 2-course meal & entertainment. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Bookings 6662 1047.
Chook auction
Lismore Poultry Club presents Purebreed Poultry Auction (all breeds) on Sun, Mar 17 at the Lismore Showground. Viewing from 9-am, start at 10.30am. Info John 6622 3804 (a/hrs).
Historical meet
A'ville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, Mar 17 at the A'ville RSL Hall from 2pm. Speaker: Dr Geoff Cawley on the Cawley family & their A'ville farm which is now the S/Land House With No Steps. Info 6628 6053.
More history
Richmond River Historical Society meets Sun, Mar 17 at the museum, 165 Molesworth St, from 2pm. Topic: Painting the history of Aussie railways with George Mawhinney. Big Lamington Drive also on now (orders by Mon, Mar 18). Info 6621 9993.
Model trains
NR Model Railroaders Inc clubrooms (cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar) are open every Sun from 10am-2pm & Mon from 7pm to work on layouts. All welcome.
First fleeters
Fellowship Of First Fleeters NR Chapter meets Sun, Mar 17 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore from 11.30am. All descendants of first fleeters 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.
Childbirth education
6wk Childbirth Education Class starts Mon, Mar 18 (ends Apr 22) at St Vincent's Hospital's Conference Ctr from 6.30pm. Classes cover late pregnancy, labour coping techniques, early parenting & more. Bookings Carrie 6621 8768.
Diabetes meet
Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch meets Mon, Mar 18 at the Primary Health Ctr, 31 Uralba St, from 7.30pm. Info 6624 4058.
Cancer support
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, Mar 18 at the A'ville Bowlo from 10am. Aims to promote awareness of prostate cancer, the symptoms & treatment. Info Ivan 6628 3193.
Euchre night
NR Animal Shelter fundraising Euchre Night held Mon, Mar 18 at the Sth Lismore Bowlo from 7.15pm. Tickets $5pp. Proceeds to help build animal shelter. Bookings & info Noreen 6622 8028 (b/hrs) or Chris 6621 8002.
Open day
Women's Health Matters Open Day held Mon, Mar 18 at new premises, 3rd floor Stone & Partners building, 29 Molesworth St, from 10am-2pm. Half hr talks on osteoporosis, continence, menopause & more. Info 6620 2999.
Movie screening change
Young & Powerful School announces change of venue and date for screening of Rabbit Proof Fence. It's now on Mon, Mar 18 at the Lismore Cinema from 7pm (one-night only). Tickets $10pp from the school, Caddies & Pop Hair. Info & bookings 6624 7227.
Historical trip
Richmond River Historical Society New Italy Excursion held Sun, Mar 24 from 10am-4pm. Limited seats. Bookings (by Mon, Mar 18) 6621 9993.
Gem club
Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club silver smithing & faceting w/shops held every Tues from 7.30pm. Lapidary w/shops held 2nd & 4th Thurs from 9.30am-1pm & general meets held 2nd Mon from 7.30pm, at Lismore Showgrounds Arts & Crafts Pavilion. Info Peter 6682 2398.
P&C meet
Lismore Council Of P&C Assocs meet Tues, Mar 19 at the District Office, Ballina Rd, G'bah from 7.30pm. Reps from Lismore district public schools welcome. Info Jenny 6625 2206.
View club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, Mar 19 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for 11am. Speaker: Kate Venables. Apologies & info Pat 6624 1272.
Kids music
NR Conservatorium Arts Ctr running Early Childhood Music classes every Tues from 11.30am-12.30pm. Includes singing, dance, craft & more. Info Tracey or Gabrielle 6621 2266.
U3A news
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, Mar 19 downstairs at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 2-4pm. Topic: Cryptic crosswords with Shirley Beaver.
TPI club meet
Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans' Assoc FNC Social & Welfare Club meets Tues, Mar 19 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10.30am. All welcome.
Seniors luncheon
Seniors from Nimbin, Coffee Camp, Koonorigan, Goolmangar, The Channon & Dunoon areas invited to Seniors Week Luncheon on Tues, Mar 19 at the Classic Lodge, Goolmangar. $8pp, transport avail. Bookings 6689 1709.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets Tues, Mar 19 from 7pm & Wed, Mar 20 from 1-4pm at the Lismore Workers Club. New players welcome. Info 6624 3216.
Vipassana meditation
10 day residential Vipassana Meditation Course starts Wed, Mar 20 in Ballina. Course non-sectarian & run on voluntary donation basis. Bookings 6684 1026.
ABC friends
Friends of the ABC AGM held Wed, Mar 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Info Doug 6624 8855.
Probus club
Probus Club of Lismore Combined meets Wed, Mar 20 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Gwen or Alf 6624 4567.
Embroiders meet
Embroiderers' Guild meets Wed, Mar 20 at the Uniting Church Hall, Phillip St, G'bah from 9.30am-12.30pm. Beginners most welcome. Info Judy 6624 1102.
More probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Club AGM & changeover held Wed, Mar 20 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Followed by lunch at 12-12.30pm. Info Lois 6621 4002.
Free astrology talk
Intro Course in astrology begins at the Inner Sanctum in Apr. Free talk on Wed, Mar 20 at 6pm will outline the topics to be covered. Info Barbara 6622 1916 (evenings) or 6622 7478.
Volunteers needed
Caroona Nursing Home needs volunteers to assist with activities & daycare. Volunteer bus drivers also needed. Training program held Wed, Mar 20. Info Paula 6624 8356 (Mon-Fri).
Refugee collective
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.
Another probus
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, Mar 21 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club. Meeting & election of officers at 11.15am, followed by changeover luncheon.
Korea veterans
Korea War Veterans Assoc FNC Social Group meets Thurs, Mar 21 at the Ocean Shores Country Club from 10.30am. All welcome. Info 6680 3006.
Parents support
Compassionate Friends, support group for parents who have lost a child of any age, meets Thurs, Mar 21 at the Baptist Church's Activities Ctr from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 (a/hrs) or 6621 5558.
Motor Neurone Disease
Awareness Week held Mar 17-23. Pens, shortbread & cornflowers being sold Thurs & Fri, Mar 21-22 at Lismore Central Shopping Ctr for more research & to support people with MND. Info Barbara 6662 2537 or Noelene 6624 4684.
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