 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.
Singers Wanted
Gregarious Chance, a Lismore social commentary choir, needs more male singers. Experience singing SATB arrangements and reading music is required. Info Bruce 6624 1969.
Eating Disorders
Understand what attracts you to over & under eating. Free confidential help avail for people who have an unhealthy r'ship with food. Info Jodie 6625 2880.
Seniors Assoc
National Seniors' Assoc Ballina Branch meets Fri, May 10 at the park in Bangalow (on sth side of old h'way) from 10.30am. Info Don 6681 1293.
Prem Baby Support
Early Bird Advocacy, premature baby support group, meets Fri, May 10 at Lismore Base Hospital's mothers' room from 10-11.30am. Speaker: Jayne Collins on cerebral palsy & prem birth. Info Rosalie 6620 2324.
Girls Night
Girls Night Out dinner held Fri, May 10 from 6.45pm for 7pm. Bring mother/daughter to celebrate Mother's Day. Bookings 6621 5801.
Over 50s Learning
Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr term 2 starts Fri, May 10 for 9wks. Lots of different classes incl yoga, tai chi, vego cooking, computer skills, egg decorating & more. Info Ann 6628 2199 or Peggy 6624 1847.
Orchid Show
FNC District Orchid Council Gala Orchid Show held at the Ballina RSL Club on Fri & Sat, May 10-11 from 10am-close & on Sun, May 12 from 10am-3pm. Plants & orchids for sale. Info Jean 6621 5285.
Deb Ball
54th Lismore City Pipe Band Highland Debutante Ball held Sat, May 11 at the Lismore Workers Club. Info & bookings 6621 7401.
Trivia Quiz
Trivia Quiz held Sat, May 11 at the Dunoon Sports & Rec Club from 3pm. Entry fee nominal, with proceeds to different charity every month. Adults & kids welcome.
X Service Women
S/Land X Service Women meet Sat, May 11 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm. Old & new members welcome. Info Olga 6621 6686.
Bonsai Society
S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, May 11 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Barrington 6624 3093.
Cash Housie
Cash Housie held every Sat at the Laurie Allen Ctr (Rowing Club) from 7.30pm. Play for $200 & $500 cash jackpots. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Info 6621 4274.
Sunday Ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 75km ride held Sun, May 12. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Ride from Lismore to Coraki & return. Info Jenny 6628 3850 or Rowley 6684 9331.
Car Wash
Alstonville Junior Water Polo Team host Car Wash at the Alstonville Show Community Markets on Sun, May 12 at the Alstonville showground from 8.30am-1.30pm. Info 6628 1568.
Baha'i Faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on Youth can move the World held Sun, May 12 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Ballroom Dancing
Time change for Social Ballroom Dancing Classes on Sun, May 12 at the Lismore Concert Band Hall. New time 4.30pm. Also class every Tues at Rous Mill Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
Model Railroaders
NR Model Railroaders clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar, are open every Sun from 10am-2pm & every Mon from 7pm. All welcome.
Meditation
The Diamond Way Buddhism Meditation held every Mon at the Kuan Yin Ctr, 183 Ballina Rd, & every Wed at 5 Daley St, Alstonville, both from 7pm. Info 6628 7002.
Jazz X-Ercise
Jazz X-ercise classes held Mon in Alstonville from 5.30pm, Tues & Fri in Clunes from 6pm, Wed in Goonellabah from 6pm & Thurs in Bangalow from 6pm. Info Anne 6629 1041.
Care for the Soul
Palliative Care for the Soul, an interactive group for people not coping with a loss in their life, meets every Mon from 7-9pm & every Thurs from 10am-12pm in Sth Lismore. Info Roslyn 6621 8249 or Christine 6689 1813.
Gem Club
Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club meets Mon, May 13 at the Lismore Showground Art & Craft Pavilion from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info 6682 2398.
Weekly Meditations
Meditations held every Mon (next week Absent Healing Circle) at the Tara Healing Ctr, 138 Laurel Ave, from 7.30pm. Info Judi 0422 106 924 or Jackie (a/hrs) 6621 6060.
Kids Talk
Free talk by Child & Family Health paediatric physiotherapist, Helen Casalli, on how to get babies & toddlers moving held Tues, May 14 at the Nimbin Family Ctr from 11.30am. Also meet other parents & have a cuppa. Info 6689 0423.
Arthritis Meet
Lismore Arthritis Branch meets Tues, May 14 at the Presbyterian Church Hall from 10am. Speaker: Jane Milz from LBH renal unit. Info Anne 6683 2153.
Aglow in Casino
Aglow Australia Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, May 14 at the Senior Citizen's Hall from 10am. Speaker: Carol Amert. $5 incl morn tea, & free creche is avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.
U3A News
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, May 14 downstairs at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Youth today: a culture at risk? with Bruce Fleming & Guy Dayhue. Visitors welcome. Info Eddie 6628 3499.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters have changed venue. Will meet on Tues, May 14 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Guests welcome.
Scrabble Club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Tues from 7pm & every Wed from 1-4pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Info 6624 3216.
Embroiderers' Meet
Embroiderers' Guild meets Wed, May 15 at the Uniting Church Hall, Phillip St, Goonellabah, 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. Info 6622 5050.
Probus Club
Probus Club of Lismore Inc meets Wed, May 15 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: a rep from Toastmasters. Info Gwen 6624 4567.
Ladies Probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, May 15 in the Lismore RSL Club's Wilson Rm from 10am. All welcome. Info Lois 6629 5029.
Parents Support
Parents in Pain, support group for people with a drug addicted family member, meets Thurs twice monthly. Info Margaret 6628 7949.
Neighbourhood Watch
Alstonville Neighbourhood Watch meets Thurs, May 16 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 7.30pm. Speaker: Debbie Barratt, a rep from The Clipsal Co, on safety products. Info 6628 0258.
Carers Group
Lismore & District Carers Group meets Thurs, May 16 at the Presbyterian Church Hall from 10am-12pm. Morn Tea incl. Info Lorna 6683 1623.
Korea Veterans
Korea War Veterans Assoc NSW FNC Social Group meets Thurs, May 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Keith 6621 4195 or Cliff 6680 3006.
Challenge Stall
Lismore Challenge Ltd Stall held every Thurs in the Village Barrow, cnr Magellan & Carrington St, from 9.30am-2pm, selling handmade soaps & plants. Info Phil 6622 6026.
More Probus
Goonellabah Probus Club meets Thurs, May 16 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Lismore SES unit controller, Lindsay Matterson.
Support Group
Compassionate Friends, support group for parents who have lost a child of any age, meets Thurs, May 16 at the Baptist Church Activities Ctr from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 (a/hrs) or 6621 5558.
Film Screening
Young & Powerful School screens BZ Goldberg film, Promises, on Thurs & Fri, May 16-17 at the Star Court Theatre from 7pm. Tickets $11 from Caddies, Noah's Arc & Pop Hair. Info 6624 7227.
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