Around Town

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Singles dinner

Christian Singles dinner held in Ballina. Info Meryl 6629 3343.

New MS group

Meeting to plan the development of a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group for Ballina & surrounds held June 20 at Ballina Hospital's day therapy unit from 10am-12pm. Register 6684 6142. Info Michelle 6620 6138.

Bush dance

Bush Dance held June 21 at Clunes' Coronation Hall from 7pm. Great fun for the whole family. $10pp or $20 family. Bookings 6629 1668.

Donations wanted

Casino Show Society Ladies Auxiliary hosts Treasures & Treats stall at the Casino Hospital Fete on June 22. Donations of saleable good wanted. Info 6662 2292.

Kids group

Casino Family Support Service is running a group during July school holidays for children 9-12yrs who have witnessed/experienced domestic violence. Info 6662 6792.

Learn French

Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord holds regular social meets for people speaking or wanting to learn French language/culture. Info Marie 6624 2024 or Danielle 6625 1439, after 5pm.

U3A forum

NR U3A Friday Forum held Fri, June 13 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: democracy vs benevolent dictatorship? All welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Breastfeeding assoc

Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Ballina Group meets Fri, June 13 at the Youth Ctr, 32 Swift St, Ballina, from 10am. Topic: returning to work; continue to breastfeed. Info Rose 6628 5479.

Social dancing

Special Black Friday Dance held Fri, June 13 at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. $5pp incl supper. Ladies please bring plate to share. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

Arts assoc

Lower Clarence Arts & Craft Assoc meets Fri, June 13 at Lower Clarence Services Club from 9am. Demo of hand built pottery. All welcome.

Laurel club

Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy meets Fri, June 13 at the CWA rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.

Prem baby support

EarlyBird Advocacy, for parents with prem or long-term ill babies, meets Fri, June 13 at Lismore Base Hospital from 10-11.30am. Topic: prem babies 0-2yrs with Dr Chris Ingall. Info 6620 2324.

X-Servicewomen

S/Land X-Servicewomen meet Sat, June 14 at the Lismore RSL Club from 1.30pm. All x-service ladies welcome. Info 6621 5297.

Bonsai society

S/Land Bonsai Society hosts free Bonsai Clinic on Sat, June 14 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Bring your sick bonsai for free advice. Info Barrington 6624 3093.

Satyananda yoga

Saraswati School of Yoga offers Satyananda Yoga early morn classes every Sat upstairs at 8/25 Eggins Lane (behind Caddies) from 6.30-8am. Entry by donation. Info 6621 2649.

Computer classes

Alstonville Adult Learning 1 day computer w/shops incl PowerPoint XP business presentations Sat, June 14 & advanced spreadsheets June 21. Concessions avail. Info 6628 5426.

Garage sale

Clunes P&C Garage Sale Trash & Treasure stall held Sat, June 14 in the Clunes Park. All types of treasure plus cakes, preserves & produce.

RSL Alstonville

RSL Alstonville meets Sat, June 14 at the RSL Memorial Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am. All ex-service men & women, whether members or visitors, welcome. Info Bob 6628 6390.

Kids fashion

Rosebank Community Preschool Children's Fashion Show held Sat, June 14 from 11am-1pm. Kids play clothes & dress ups. Free entry, BBQ avail. All welcome.

Landcare day

Wilson's River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, June 14 at Pritchard Park from 9.30am. All welcome. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.

First aid

Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, June 14-15 in Lismore & also June 24 & 25 in Lismore. Bookings essential to Jennifer 1800 150 058.

Giant sale

Bexhill Public School's 4th Giant Garage Sale held Sat & Sun, June 14-15 at the school, Bangalow Rd, Bexhill, from 8.30am. Proceeds for safer driveway/carpark for school.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'social & economic development' held Sun, June 15 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 2-4pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Church meet

Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr Church meets every Sun at the Senior Citizen's Hall, 124 Ballina Rd, Goonellabah, from 10am. Worship, then fellowship & cuppa. Info Allan 6625 1829.

Amateur radio

SARC, S/land Amateur Radio Club, meets every Sun from 2pm & every Thurs from 7.30pm at clubrooms, 412 Richmond Hill Rd. Amateurs, CBers, Internet, computer & electronics users welcome. Info 6624 7247 or 6621 8342.

Dog school

Wollongbar Dog Obedience School classes held every Sun at Hill Park Oval, Wollongbar, from 3.30pm. Classes for beginners, agility, obedience & problem dogs. All welcome.

Historical society

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, June 15 at the Alstonville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Speaker: Robyn Howell OAM on early cemeteries. Info Marguerite 6628 6053.

Prostate support

NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, June 16 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 9.30am. Speaker: Ballina dietician Richard Grzegrzulka. All welcome. Info Graham 6681 3502.

Community band

Lismore City Concert Band rehearses every Mon during school term at the Band Hall, Magellan St, from 5pm (set up 4.50pm) to 6.30pm. Info 6628 0295 or 6621 3246.

Gem club

Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club meets Mon, June 16 at the Lismore showground Art & Craft Pavilion from 7.30pm. Faceting & silver smithing w/shop every Tues at 7.30pm, lapidary w/shop every Thurs from 9.30am-1pm, also at showground. Info John 6625 0051.

Diabetes meet

Diabetes Australia Lismore Branch meets Mon, June 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Info 6624 4058.

TPI club

Totally & Permanently Incapacited Veterans Assoc FNC Social & Welfare Club meets Tues, June 17 at the Lismore Workers Club from 11am. New members welcome.

Swimming club

Duck Crk Mountain Masters Swim Club, for 20yrs + of all abilities, trains Tues at Ballina Memorial Pool from 6pm & Thurs at Goonellabah Indoor Pool from 6.45pm. Pool entry + $5 for coaching. Info 6624 2289 (a/hrs).

U3A talk

NR U3A Tuesday Talk Tues, June 17 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Speaker: Ruth Henderson from FNC Carer/Respite Ctr on growing old alone. Info Ross 6624 1585.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, June 17 at the Workers Hts Bowlo from 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome. Info 6621 6386 or 6624 1773.

Ladies probus

Lismore Ladies Probus Inc meets Wed, June 18 in the Lismore RSL Club's wilson room from 10am. New members welcome. Info Lois 6629 5029.

Over 50s classes

Lismore Over 50s Ctr invites people to join Wed classes at the Girl Guides Hall from 1.30-3pm. Dancing, card, scrabble, a chat or cuppa. Info Peggy 6624 1847 or Ann 6621 7790.

Plant society

Australian Plant Society meets Wed, June 18 at Lis Public School from 7.30pm. Speaker: Ralph Woodford on rainforest regeneration. Plant raffle & supper. Info 6628 6147.

Scrabble club

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 1-4pm. New players always welcome. Info 6624 3216.

Aikido for all

Aikido Kokakai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony. Ages 7-15yrs Wed from 4.30-5.30pm (school weeks) & ages 16+ Wed from 5.30-7.30pm & Fri from 5.30-7.30pm, all at PCYC. Info 6621 6276.

Wardell hoy

Wardell Anglican Ladies Guild monthly Hoy & home cooking stall held Wed, June 18 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 9.30am. All welcome. Info Doris 6683 4081.

Weekly housie

Housie played every Wed in the Parish Hall, Rhodes St, Sth Lismore, from 7.30pm. Cash prizes, 3 jackpots & raffles. Info 6621 4003.

Ancient arts

Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung & Wushu held Wed at SCU, Room Z181, Rifle Range Rd, from 6-8pm. Tai Chi Yang 37 form, Tui shou & San shou forms. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Grief/loss support

Loss Through Terminal Illness Support Group, for loss through chronic or long-term illness, meets Wed, June 18 at Lismore Base Hospital's Fridays room from 4-5.45pm. Info 6620 2492.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc will not have a meeting on June 19th as it's the midyear function. Next meet July 3. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Hall assoc

Wardell Memorial Hall Assoc meets Thurs, June 19 at the hall from 6pm. Please note change of time.

Alzheimer carers

Lismore Alzheimers Carers Support Group meet Thurs, June 19 at Mary Gilhooleys function room from 10am-12pm. All welcome. Info Suzie 6624 6711.

RAAF meet

Ballina RAAF Assoc meets Thurs, June 19 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Followed by $5 meal. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Progress assoc

Wardell Progress Assoc meets Thurs, June 19 in the Wardell Memorial Hall from 7pm. All welcome. Info Vic 6683 4113.

Mature exercise

Weight training for mature women (takes care of bones & muscles) every Thurs from 9-10.30am & Chegs gentle exercises for older adults every Thurs from 10.30am, both at Dunoon Hall. Info 6688 6494.

Probus club

Goonellabah Probus Club meets Thurs, June 19 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Dr Joanne Doran on euthanasia. Info Val 6621 6015.

Parent support

Compassionate Friends, support group for parents who have lost a child of any age, meet Thurs, June 19 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 (a/hrs) or 6621 5558.

Golf croquet

Golf Croquet, gentle sport for all ages, played every Thurs at Lismore Croquet Club from 9am. Equip supplied, wear flat soled shoes. Info Bev 6621 2865 or Dawn 6624 1002.

Carers group

Lismore & District Carers Group meets Thurs, June 19 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Keen St, from 10am-12pm. Morn tea, park at rear of church. Info Lorna 6683 1623.