 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.
Gallery Volunteers
Lismore Regional Art Gallery needs volunteers to do reception work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Work for the dole, work experience & work trainees also welcome. Application forms at the gallery, 131 Molesworth St.
Animal Homes
NR Animal Shelter needs homes for 4 puppies, 14wks old, Shep cross. Med size with short coat. Loving homes needed urgently. Info Robyn 6681 1860.
Moora Reunion
Reunion being planned (for Sept or summer 2003) for pupils of the old Moora State School (WA), cnr Roberts & Dandaragan Rd. It closed around 1959. Need names, addresses, phone numbers & email addresses. Info Peter 9576 1468.
Volunteers Needed
Lismore Volunteer Resource Ctr wants volunteers interested in computer/data base work, interviewing, the media, hospitality & tourism. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.
Tertiary Prep
Tertiary Preparation Certificate course starts semester 2 at W'bar TAFE. Part-time, HSC equivalent designed for mature age students, take min of 3 semesters to complete. Bookings & info Helen or Julia 6620 4200.
In Action
Stillness in Action, 5 days of networking, meditating and experiencing for people who want to make positive difference in the world, held from June 28-July 3 at Gunundi Angel's Beach, Ballina. Info & bookings Ken 6687 1789 or Simon 6688 6217.
Entries Closing
Entries for the Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional 15th anniversary Literary Competition close June 30. Info 6625 1821 or 6621 6015.
Jiggi v Georgica
All Jiggi & Georgica residents & ex-residents invited to celebrate purchase of the Jiggi Hall's new land on June 30 at the hall from 11.30am. The old valley tug-of-war comp will be revived & also stalls, crafts & food. Bookings John 6688 8231.
Music Series
Morning Melodies Music Series presents A Touch of Tartan starring Billy Raymond, Arthur Spink & Jennifer Shaw on July 2 at Lismore City Hall from 11am. $13 incl morn tea. Bookings 6621 5600.
Op-shop Thanks
NR Animal Op Shop thanks everyone who has supported the shop. More donations always wanted. Drop them to the op-shop, 45 Molesworth St, Lismore. Info 6622 8028.
Field Gunners
12 Field Regiment RAA Assoc is looking for gunners that served in 12 Fd Regt RAA at any time. Planning a reunion for 2003, want to get together as many old gunners as poss. Info Kimbo (07) 5484 5131 or Tibbo (07) 5442 6314.
Dads Needed
Parents of kids 3-5yrs needed for La Trobe Uni family study. Need 2-parent families where father is experiencing depression/ depressed moods. 15-20 min survey, completely anon. Info Reshma (03) 9479 2150 or 0414 785 821.
Chinese Exercises
Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong & Wushu traditional Chinese exercises for health, fitness & relaxation. Day & night classes held locally. Info Chris 6624 8851.
Social Dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. $5 incl supper. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.
Country Dance
Monthly Dance held Fri, June 21 at Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Old time, modern & new vogue dance, lucky door, raffles, suppa & more. $5 adults/$2 high school-goers, other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Square Dancing
Square Dancing held every Fri at Bexhill Hall from 7.30-10.30pm. Exercise mind & body, couples & singles welcome, casual dress. Info Denis (a/hrs) 6684 1173.
Helicopter 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.
Garage Sale
All Saints Church annual Monster Garage Sale held Sat, June 22 at the Woodburn Memorial Hall from 8am-2pm. Info Darryl 6682 2363 or Col 6682 4291.
Amateur Radio
S/Land Amateur Radio Club Dinner/Get Together held Sat, June 22 at the Evans Head RSL Club from 6.30pm. Gives member who have only met over radio a chance to meet. Info & bookings Eric 6629 5034.
First Aid
Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, June 22-23 in Byron Bay & also Mon & Tues, June 24-25 in Lismore. Bookings John 1800 150 058.
Film Screening
Rural Australian for Refugees film screening of Kandahar held Sun, June 23 at Lismore Cinema from 3.30pm. Proceeds to women's education project in Afghanistan. $10 at the door.
NASHOs
National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch meets Sun, June 23 at the Evans Head RSL Club from 10.30am. All ex-NASHOs & partners welcome. Info Gordon 6621 3520 or John 6621 7774.
Filipino Dance
Filipino Dance Group meets Sun, June 23 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, Casino from 12.20pm. Bring plate to share. Info Susan 6624 2182.
Refugee Rally
Refugee Rights Rally held Sun, June 23 at Railway Park, Byron Bay from 2pm, as part of UN World Refugee Day. Info 6622 7412 or 6684 5001.
Sunday Ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade ride held Sun, June 23. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Pete McAnelly special - ride via Eltham to McLeans Ridges & return. Info 6628 3850.
Baha'i Faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'what is unity & how can you get it' held Sun, June 23 at Lismore City Hall from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Spiritual Church
Rainbow Region Spiritual Church service held Sun, June 23 at the Clunes Old School Site building (opp fire station) from 7pm. Supper to follow, all welcome.
Ballroom Dancing
Old time, modern & vogue Social Ballroom Dancing Classes held every Sun at the Lismore Concert Band Hall from 4.30pm & every Tues at Rous Mill Hall from 6.30pm. Info Dot 6628 0009.
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.
Grandparent Support
Off Our Rockers, support group for grandparents raising grandkids & for those w/out access to grandkids, meets Mon, June 24 at the Uniting Church meeting room from 10.30am. Info Glenda 6635 1373 or Sue 6689 0456.
Jazz Xercise
The fun way to fitness, Jazz Xercise, 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.
RAAF Meeting
RAAF Assoc Lismore Branch & Ladies Auxiliary meets Mon, June 24 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10.30am. Info John 6621 2933 or John 6621 4721.
Toastmasters
Ballina Birdwing Toastmasters meet on Tues, June 25 at the Ballina RSL Club from 9.45am. Guests welcome.
Kids Music Class
Early Childhood Music Classes held every Tues at The Con, cnr Magellan & Keen St, Lismore from 10am. Kids 2-5yrs welcome. Singing, dancing, craft, games & more. $6.60 per child, $5.50 siblings. Info Tracey or Gabrielle 6621 2266.
Parents Group
Mums & Bubs... & Dads Too, group where parents can share experiences, held every Tues at the Nimbin Family Ctr from 11.30am. Early child & family health nurse avail, free cakes & cuppa. Info 6689 0423.
U3A News
University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meets Tues, June 25 downstairs at the Goonellabah RSL Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: criminal justice issues today with Nick Harrison. Visitors welcome. Info Eddie 6628 3499.
Indoor Bowls
Ruthven Hall Indoor Bowls held Tues, June 25 at the hall from 7-9pm. $1 per night. Bring plate for supper. Info 6683 2487 or 6683 2418.
Hospital Auxiliary
Coraki Hospital Auxiliary meets Tues, June 25 in the hospital's meeting room from 1.30pm. Annual luncheon to be held July 30 at the conference ctr from 12pm. Info 6683 2641.
Casino U3A
U3A in Casino presents Wednesday Interesting Talk on Wed, June 26 at the Casino RSL Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: advice for computer users with Stuart Montgomery. Info Stuart 6663 7029.
Girl Guides
Lismore Girl Guides meet every Wed from 5.30-7pm. Enjoy crafts, making friends, learning camp fire songs & more. Girls welcome from 7yrs. Info Maria 6622 5575.
More Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, June 26 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Refugee Action
Lismore Refugee Action Collective meets Wed, June 26 at the Lismore Workers Club from 5.30pm. Help free the refugees. Info Marie 6622 7412.
Meditation
Diamond Way Ctr of the Karma Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism meets for meditation every Wed in Alstonville, now at 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.
Evening View
Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, June 26 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Kate Venables. Apologies & guests Pam 6629 5231 or Linda 6624 4140.
Orchid Show
FNC District Orchid Council Inc Winter Orchid Show. Exhibits accepted 3-7pm Wed, June 26. Show open Thurs & Fri, June 27-28 during shopping hrs & on Sat, June 29 until 1pm.
Church Op-Shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, June 27 at the church hall, 188 Keen St, from 8.30am-2.30pm. Cooking, plants, craft, books, bric-a-brac & more. All welcome. Info Dawn 6628 2343.
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.
ITSA Here
Free ITSA (Insolvency & Trustee Service of Australia) service held Thurs, June 27 at the Lismore N'Hood Ctr to give advice on insolvency & bankruptcy issues. Can lodge debtors petitions & get bankruptcy number on the day. Bookings 6622 2171.
Farm Forestry
Subtropical Farm Forestry Assoc presents Short Course in Farm Forestry: Project Planning & Design on Thurs, June 27. This is the 2nd module, places still avail. Bookings 6628 4372 or email sffa@turboweb.net.au.
Progress Assoc
Goonellabah Progress Assoc Inc meets Thurs, June 27 at the Goonellabah Community Ctr from 7.30pm. New members welcome.
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