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@echonews.com, faxed to 6622 1791, posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office by Monday 5pm, prior to Thursday publication.

Stallholders wanted

Casino Branch of UHA of NSW Inc hosts Market Day & Sausage Sizzle on Oct 25 at the hospital. Stallholders needed (sites $10, with power $15). Bookings Margaret 6662 2560 or Peggy 6662 7238.

Parents group

Casino Family Support Service is running 6wk Parenting Group (for parents with kids 6-12yrs) at Woodburn Public School Hall starting Oct 27. Bookings essential to 6662 6792.

Skills for Dad

Ideas & Skills for Dads who want a great relationship with their kids starts Oct 29 at the Men's Resource Ctr, 17E Keen St, Lismore, from 6-9pm. Info & bookings 6622 6116 (leave message with name & phone number).

Volunteer courses

6 nationally-accredited skills development 1day courses for volunteers held in Ballina on Nov 1, 2, 15, 16, 19 & 30 from 10am-4pm. Download registration form at www.regionalarts.com.au or phone 9247 8577.

Fathers workshops

6wk Fathering Information workshop for fathers, carers and fathers to be starts Nov 13 in Coraki. Bookings essential to Casino Family Support Service 6662 6792 or Men's Resource Ctr 6622 6116.

Animal help

Animal Rights & Rescue desperately needs donations of money or saleable items for the Op-Shop at 209a Keen St, Lismore (open 10am-3pm Mon-Fri). Also pets avail to good homes. Info 6622 1881.

Free homeopathy

Homeopathy is a safe & effective form of treatment for kids & adults. Free 15min consultations now offered by John Donaghey. Bookings & info 6622 7478.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers Club meets Fri, Oct 17 at the McLeans Ridge Hall from 10am. Bring lunch. All welcome. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

Over 50s learning

Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr Term 4 Enrolment Day held Fri, Oct 17 at the Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St, from 9.30-11.30am. Classes start Oct 24(6wk term $30, annual membership $5). Info & brochures Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.

Show dance

Show Week Dance held Fri, Oct 17 at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Old time, modern & new vogue dance, giveaways, supper etc. Wear best 'show gear'. $5 adults, $2 high school age, other kids free. Info Alan 6629 0313.

Country music

Afternoon of Country Music held Sat, Oct 18 at the Coraki Hotel from 11am. Proceeds to Mid-Richmond Retirement Village & St Michael's Hostel. BBQ, raffles, handicrafts & more. Info 6683 2257.

First aid

Red Cross Senior First Aid Refresher course held Sat, Oct 18 in Lismore. Also Senior First Aid course on Tues & Wed, Oct 21-22 in Lismore or Sat & Sun, Oct 25 & 26 in Casino. Bookings Peter 6622 3244.

MND support

Motor Neurone Disease Assoc (MNDA) NR Support Group meets Sat, Oct 18 at the Summerland House, Wardell Rd, Alstonville, from 11am for morn tea. People with MND, carers, family & friends welcome. Info Noelene 6624 4684.

RSL meet

City of Lismore RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, Oct 18 at the Lismore RSL Club from 9.30am. All members encouraged to attend. Info 6621 3851.

Singles dinner

Christian Singles 3-course dinner held Sat, Oct 18 from 6.30pm in Lismore. Info & bookings Lyn 6624 7112 or Meryl 6629 3343.

Toastmasters contest

Area 17 Toastmasters annual contest held Sat, Oct 18 at the Lismore Workers Club. Public invited to come at 2pm for international speeches. Come & taste Toastmasters for free – you might like it! Info 6621 9285.

Art tutorial

Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, Oct 18 at Wilson Park School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912 or 6625 1871.

NASHOs meet

National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch hosts two-stick fun golf day on Sun, Oct 19 at Mullum Rugby League golf course from 9.30am. Game & lunch $10. Info Len 6684 2124 or Gordon 6621 3520.

Charity bowls

Vietnam Veterans Social Lawn Bowls Day held Sun, Oct 19 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowlo from 9am. Proceeds to 2LM Children's Xmas Appeal. Wear flat-soled shoes. $8pp. Bookings Tom 6624 4020 or Peter 6624 4888.

Historical society

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society AGM held Sun, Oct 19 at the Alstonville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 2pm. Members encouraged to attend & bring historical item for 'show & tell'.

Swimming club

Lismore RSL Swimming Club meets every Sun at Memorial Pool from 8.30am. Family oriented club, with races for kids. BBQ breakfast after swim. New members welcome. Info Ash 6624 5053.

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam Veterans Assoc Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Sub-Branch meets Sun, Oct 19 at Laguna Park, Palm Beach, from 10am. BBQ to follow. All ex-service personnel, friends & family welcome.

Peace meditation

Peace Meditation held every Sun at Birth & Beyond in Nimbin from 10.30-11.30am. All welcome.

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.

Amateur radio

SARC, Summerland 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.

Church meeting

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

RiverCity church

RiverCity Church (member of Christian City Churches International) meets every Sun at Sth Cross School Gym, East Ballina, from 10am & at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 4pm. Info 6681 4144.

Refugee fundraiser

Rural Australians for Refugees fundraising screening of French movie Chaos (MA) held Sun, Oct 19 at Lismore Cinema from 4.30pm. Tickets $12, now avail at Caddies or at the door.

Alstonville CWA

CWA Alstonville craft morn held Mon, Oct 20 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Visitors welcome. Also CWA Group annual Conference in Casino on Thurs, Oct 23. Info 6628 5660.

Active in age

Tai Chi Chuan, traditional Chinese exercises for health & relaxation, held every Mon at Lismore Workers Hts Bowlo from 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Community band

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

Diabetes meet

Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, Oct 20 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. Speaker: Mrs Pound from Terry White Chemist. Info 6624 4058.

Euchre night

Euchre held Tues, Oct 21 at the Ruthven Hall from 8pm. $3 to play. Please bring plate for supper. Info 6683 2430.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Oct 21 at the Workers Hts Bowlo from 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Info 6621 6386 or 6624 1773.

First aid

St John Ambulance workcover-approved Senior First Aid Recertification course on Tues, Oct 21. Also Senior First Aid course on Sat & Sun, Oct 25-26. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Daylight toastmasters

Improve listening & speaking skills with Daylight Toastmasters in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere. Next meet Tues, Oct 21 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

Shukokai karate

Learn traditional & sports karate & self defence every Tues at Goonellabah Community Ctr from 6-7pm. Small club, suitable for all ages. Info Stan 6628 5659.

Day view club

Lismore Day View Club 36th birthday luncheon held Tues, Oct 21 at the Lismore Workers Club. Fellowship from 10.30am, meeting from 11am. Info & apologies Sandra 6624 6571.

U3A talk

University of the Third Age (U3A) NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Oct 21 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: steam & energy with Jim Challis. Visitors welcome. Info Ross 6624 1585.

Lismore Guides

Lismore Guides meet every Tues & Wed at the Girl Guides Hall, Molesworth St, from 5.30-7pm. Girls from age 7 welcome. Fun, games, fellowship, life & leadership skills. Info Maria 6622 5575.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Oct 22 at the Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please bring plate for supper. Info 6683 2430.

Seed Savers

Seed Savers 16th annual Conference held Sat & Sun, Oct 25-26 at the Seed Savers' Network gardens on Old Bangalow Rd. Theme: the quality of our food in question. $15 per day. RSVP (By Wed, Oct 22) to 6685 7560.

Craft workshop

Blue & White Auxiliary Xmas Craft workshop held Oct 27 at the Workers Hts Bowlo from 10am. $12 incl craft kit, morn tea & lunch. RSVP to Joyce (by Wed, Oct 22) on 6624 4342. Proceeds to St Vincent's Palliative Care Unit.

Over 50s classes

Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr Wed classes start Wed, Oct 22. Drawing, folk art for beginners, photography, belly dancing & more. Info & brochures Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.

MS support

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Ballina & Regions meets Wed, Oct 22 at the Activity Ctr, Crowley Village (end of Cherry St, Ballina) from 10am-12pm. Speaker: NSW MS Society's outreach worker, Penny Kelly. Info Karyn 6687 7315 or David 6628 5384.

Evening view club

Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, Oct 22 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: SCU Homestay coordinator for English students, Lisa Bartholomew. Apologies & guests Pam 6629 5321 or Linda 6624 4140.

Fashion parade

Fashion Parade with J&B Fashions held Wed, Oct 22 in the St Michael's Hostel dining room, Casino, from 10.30am. Morn tea, raffles, lucky door etc. Entry by gold coin. Info Lyn 6662 2522.

Cancer support

Lismore Cancer Support Group meets Wed, Oct 22 at Crawford House ground floor meeting room from 10am-12pm. Speaker: Dr Adam Boyce on principles of chemotherapy. Info Sue 6620 2562 or Radhika 6621 2441.

Buddhism teachings

Diamond Way Buddhism offers alternative for modern people interested in timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings in fresh & open style. Meditations every Wed in Alstonville from 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.

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.

Parents support

Parents in Pain Inc, offering support to families who have a family member affected by drug addiction, meet Thurs, Oct 23. Info Margaret 6628 7949.

Awaken yourself

New discussion group for men & women, Awaken Within, meets Thurs, Oct 23 at Kowhai Well Being Ctr, Rosebank, from 6.30pm. Bring cushion, by donation. Info 6688 2402.

Toastmasters

Toastmasters Alstonville Club meets Thurs, Oct 23 at the Pioneer Tavern, Wollongbar, from 7.15pm. Guests welcome. Info Scott 6629 5717.

Super pensioners

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meets Thurs, Oct 23 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. All welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.

Church op-shop

Op-Shop open Thurs, Oct 23 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall, Keen St, from 8.30am-2pm. Clothing, crafts, bric-a-brac, yummy morn tea. Great bargains! Info Dawn 6628 2343.

Ballina Aglow

Aglow Australia Ballina meets Thurs, Oct 23 at the Ballina RSL Club from 10am. Speaker: Mrs Dell Ezzy. All women welcome for fellowship. Entry $5.50. Info June 6628 6097.