 Around Town
with Terra Sword
Tenancy training
NR Community Legal Ctr hosts 2 day Free Tenancy Law Training on July 31 & Aug 1, 2003. Give phone advice to tenants on Residential Tenancy Law in NSW. Info Sandie_Marr@fcl.fl.asn.au or 6621 1022.
Free training
Volunteer Home Visiting Program sees parents supporting parents with in-home visiting once a wk. Next training starts Aug 19 for 6 Tuesdays. Info 6621 2489.
School reunion
Lismore High School Reunion 1st year 1953 to 5th year 1957. Held in Lismore January 2004. Info & bookings email bethtrevan@hotmail.com or phone 6621 6389.
Green reserves
Volunteers needed for Green Reserve team at Byron Shire Dune Care Group, the Island Quarry or Wilson's River in Lismore. People on Newstart, 35yrs + are eligible. Also get training credits. Info 6680 7840.
Orchid show
FNC District Orchid Council Inc Winter Orchid Show, at Lismore Shopping Square, open to public Thurs & Fri, June 26-27 during shopping hours & Sat, June 28 until 1pm. Info Jean 6621 5285.
Op-shop sale
Winter Clothing Sale at Adventist Op-Shop, 44 Uralba St, Lismore. Half price stuff & heaps of other bargains. All welcome!
Bar work
RSA is now a requirement to work in hotel/licensed restaurants. A'ville Adult Learning Assoc offers RSA on Fri, June 27 from 9am-4pm for $98. Bookings 6628 5426.
Mums support
Support Group (for mums & babies in Evans Head having probs with feeding, unsettled sleep, postnatal distress etc) meets Fri, June 27, at Evans Community Health Ctr from 9am-3pm. For referral see GP or child/family health nurse.
U3A forum
NR U3A Friday Forum held Fri, June 27, at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Can we learn from Aborigines? All welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
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.
Helicopter housie
Cash Housie every Fri at the Lismore City Bowlo (next to Memorial Baths) from 7.30pm. 2 cash jackpots, line/full house games. Supports Rescue Helicopter. Info 6621 4274.
Kids support
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.
Holiday activities
Lismore Holiday Activity Ctr runs from July 7-21 for kids 5-12yrs. Incl art & craft, games, sport, cooking etc. Bookings now at Lismore N'hood Ctr. Fees can be paid every Fri prior to hols from Fri, June 27. Info 6621 7397.
Social dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. $5pp incl supper. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.
Church fete
St Andrew's Anglican Fete held Sat, June 28 at the church grounds from 9am. Stalls, face painting, sulky rides, bell tower tours, yummy food, massages & heaps more! All welcome.
Wildlife training
NR Wildlife Carers holds Basic Possum Training on Sat, June 28 at Lismore RSL Club from 9am. Bookings essential to 0500 882 626.
Computer class
A'ville Adult Learning 1 day computer w/shop on Advanced Word Processing using Word XP held Sat, June 28. Concessions avail. Info 6628 5426.
Church market
Mid-year Market Morning held Sat, June 28 at the A'ville Uniting Church Hall from 8.30am. Stalls incl craft, white elephant, jams/pickles, morn tea, guessing comp etc. Heaps of bargains! All welcome.
Choral music
Tapestry of Choral Music concert held Sat, June 28 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 44 Uralba St, Lismore from 11am. Presented by A'ville Chorale & Ensemble. All welcome.
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.
Landcare day
Wilson's River Landcare Group workday & meeting held Sat, June 28 at Coleman's Point, Molesworth St, from 9.30am. All welcome. Info Kristin 6622 5310 or Vanessa 6624 5500.
Workplace training
A'ville Adult Learning offers 4 modules in the Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training course. 3 sessions: Sat, June 28 & July 5 from 9am-4pm & July 1 from 6-10pm. Info 6628 5426.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on 'Baha'u'llah: the Lord of the Age' held Sun, June 29 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 2-4pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Dog wash-a-thon
W'bar Dog Obedience School charity Wash-a-thon held Sun, June 29 at Hill Park Oval, W'bar, from 8am-12pm. Prizes & fun for the whole family. Proceeds to Animal Rights & Rescue Group.
Charity darts
Lismore Workers Darts Club Charity Day held Sun, June 29 at the Workers Club. Names in by 10am, games at 10.30am. Singles & doubles, $ 3 per event. Kids 10yrs & over welcome. Info Gerald 6622 2235.
Church meet
Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr Church meets every Sun at the Senior Citizen's Hall, 124 Ballina Rd, G'bah, 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 show
Lismore & District Kennel Club annual Championship Dog Show held Sat & Sun, June 28-29 at the A'ville Showground. Free entry. Judging begins 9am each day. All welcome.
Cadet recruits
Lismore Army Cadets 216 Regional Cadet Unit holds recruit info & demo night on Mon, June 30, at the Byron Barracks, Military Rd, Lismore at 7pm. For young adults 12.5-18yrs. Info 6622 8158 (Mon nights only).
A'ville CWA
CWA A'ville Craft morn & cuppa held Mon, June 30 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Info 6628 5660.
Swimming club
Duck Crk Mountain Masters Swim Club, for 20yrs + of all abilities, trains Tues at Ballina Memorial Pool from 6pm & Thurs at G'bah Indoor Pool from 6.45pm. Pool entry + $5 for coaching. Info 6624 2289 (a/hrs).
Shukokai karate
Learn traditional & sports karate & self defence every Tues at G'bah Community Ctr from 6-7pm. Small club, suitable for all ages. Info Stan 6628 5659.
U3A talk
NR U3A Tuesday Talk held Tues, July 1 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: nutrients for health of the elderly with Dr Tini Gruner from SCU's School of Complementary Medicine. Info Ross 6624 1585.
Herbalists assoc
National Herbalists Assoc meets Wed, July 2 at the Bangalow Anglican Church from 7pm. Practitioner-only discussion group. Bring plate to share. Info Dawn 6622 1573.
Red cross
Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, July 2 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 9.30am for morn tea. Visitors & new members welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.
Democrats meet
Australian Democrats meet Wed, July 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Julia 6624 3731.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild meets Wed, July 2 at Elaine Bigg's home, 16 Spinnaker Cres, West Ballina, from 10.30am. Bring own lunch. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Scrabble club
Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 1-4pm. New players always welcome. Info 6624 3216.
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.
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.
Pie drive
East Lismore Fellowship Pie Drive July 9. Family pies $4.50 (savoury & sweet), small pies $18 per dozen & sausage rolls $12.50 per dozen. Orders to V Springall 6621 3406 or Ellis 6624 1822 by Thurs, July 3.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, July 3 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
TAFE Uni prep
W'bar TAFE has 2 Certificate in Tertiary Preparation courses (HSC equivalent) starting Semester 2 for mature age students returning to study. Info Session held Thurs, July 3 at B Block, W'bar campus. Info & bookings 6620 4236.
Young performers
Lismore TAFE has a free Acting Course for unemployed young people starting in Semester 2. Info Session held Thurs, July 3 at Lismore campus. Info & bookings John 6626 6480.
Linux group
G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, July 3 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help with probs. All welcome.
Jazz concert
A'ville-W'bar Quota Club presents Plateau Jazz, feat Caxton Street Jazz Band, on Thurs, July 3 at the A'ville Community Ctr from 7.30pm. BYO drinks, supper incl, Numbers limited. Bookings Marilyn 6628 3880.
Refugees meet
Lismore Rural Refugees meet Thurs, July 3 at the Winsome Hotel from 5.30pm. Info Lynda 6688 8198.
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