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.

Bush dance

Bush Dance held Fri, Dec 5 at St Andrew's Anglican Parish Hall, Lismore from 7.30pm. Proceeds to women's refuge in the Solomon Islands. Entry $8 adults, $4 kids, $20 family at the door. Info 6621 3200.

LINC AGM

LINC TV AGM held Fri, Dec 5 at the LINC offices, 70 Molesworth St, Lismore at 5.30pm for 6pm start. Info linctv@nrg.com.au.

U3A forum

NR U3A Friday Forum held Fri, Dec 5 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: what is un-Australian? All welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

NIM-FM b'day

Nimbin's community radio station, NIM FM 102.3, 4th Birthday Party held Fri, Dec 5 at the Rainbow Cafe from 8pm til late. Great music, food, special raffles. Come along & share the fun.

Birth support

SANDS Support Group, for parents who have stillbirth or neonatal death, meets Fri, Dec 5 at the Child & Family Health Ctr, 37 Oliver Ave, from 9.30am-11am. Info 6620 2324 or 6620 2329.

Mums support

Support Group (for mums & babies in Casino having probs with feeding, unsettled sleep, postnatal distress etc) meets Fri, Dec 5 at 62 Simpson Pde (opp CWA Hall) from 9am-3pm. For referral see GP or child/family health nurse.

Xmas tea

United Hospital Auxiliaries Casino Branch Xmas Morn Tea held Dec 12 at St Mark's Anglican Hall, Casino from 10am. $5pp plus prizes, raffle etc. RSVP (by Fri, Dec 5) to Peg 6662 7238 or Margaret 6662 2560 for catering.

Family fun day

North Coast Academy of Gymnastics free Family Fun Day held Sat, Dec 6 at the 9 Phyllis St, Sth Lismore from 1.30pm. Free displays of gymnastics, dance, acrobatics & more. Fun, games, Santa etc. Info 6622 3100.

Family BBQ

Annual Family BBQ (Rock Valley Hall fundraiser) held Sat, Dec 6 at the hall from 6pm. Fully licensed. Adults $10, kids 5-12yrs $5.50 & family concessions. Santa for kids, lucky wheel & supper provided. All welcome.

Toy run

North Coast Children's Motorcycle Toy Run held Sat, Dec 6. Spirit & Split Whisker feat Horace 12pm at Missingham Bridge Park, Ballina.

Fun event

A Great Fun Event held Sat, Dec 6 at Wade Park from 2.30pm for opening of Road Safety Playground. Guided bike rides, bike obstacle course, face painting, jumping castle, puppet show & more. Bring family car, bikes & helmets for free safety check. All welcome.

Prenatal yoga

Prenatal Yoga & Pilates classes held every Sat in Lismore from 8-9.30am. Any stage welcome. Info Nicole 6629 1151.

Ruthven dance

Old time/new vogue dance held Sat, Dec 6 at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, visit from Santa, raffle, lucky door, special supper treats, Xmas theme. Entry $7. Info 6683 2430.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Dec 6-7. Also SFA Re-certification on Dec 16. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Grevillia market

Market Day at Grevillia Hall held Sun, Dec 7 from 8am-2pm. Stall $10 incl insurance. Bookings 6636 4242 or 6636 4326.

Charity golf

6th annual Red Cross Golf Classic held Sun, Dec 7 at the Lismore Golf Club from 10.45am (tee off 12pm). 3 player Ambrose comp. $25pp incl lunch & post-event nibbles. Over $2000 in prizes. Bookings 6621 2255.

Coraki carols

Carols by Candlelight held Sun, Dec 7 on the riverbank in Coraki's main street. BBQ supplied by Coraki Lions.

Wardellians meet

Wardellians meet Sun, Dec 7 at the Royal Hotel, Wardell from 10am. Socialise & catch up with friends. Lunch avail. Info Brian 6624 8278.

Poetry & music

Free arvo of Bush Poetry & Country Music held Sun, Dec 7 at the Station Hotel, Sth Lismore from 11am-3pm. Lucky door prizes & raffles. Light lunch provided. Info Jeff 6621 5966 or Lyn 6662 3243.

ASCA meet

ASCA, Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse, meet every Mon at 17E Keen St (Community Connections) from 6pm. Confidential. Men & women welcome. Info Susan 6662 7014 or Betty 6662 3976.

Lung rehab

Lung Rehabilitation class held every Mon at St Andrew's Village Hall, Cherry St, Ballina from 9-10am. $4 per class. Help breathing problems & raise fitness levels. All welcome. Info Jason 6686 8977.

X-Service Xmas

S/Land X-Service Women's Xmas Party held Dec 13 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club. RSVP by Mon, Dec 8 to 6621 5312. All ex-service ladies welcome.

A'ville CWA

CWA A'ville craft morn held Mon, Dec 8 at RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Come for chat & a cuppa. Final branch meeting for 2003 follows at 1pm. Info 6628 5660.

Euchre night

Euchre Night (Xmas game) held Mon, Dec 8 at the Sth Lismore Bowlo from 7pm. $4pp. Info 6622 8028 (b/h)

Wardell Xmas

Community of Wardell invited to Xmas Party on Tues, Dec 9 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 9.30am. Hosted by Wardell Uniting Ladies Fellowship. Donation for Surf Lifesavers welcomed. Info Jean 6628 1149.

Casino Aglow

Aglow Australia Casino meets Tues, Dec 9 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpson's Parade, from 10am. $5 incl morn tea & guest speaker Mrs Honi Reifler of Sherwood Cliffs Rehab Farm. Free creche avail. Info Helen 6663 7186.

Organic birthday

Rainbow Region Organic Market Birthday Celebration held Tues, Dec 9 at the Lismore Showgrounds from 8am-11am. Heaps of organic products & info for all. All welcome. Info David 6628 1084.

P.A.S.S. meet

Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support last meet for 2003 held Tues, Dec 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6.30pm. Informal meeting for Xmas drinks & nibblies. Info Susan 6622 3953.

Vietnam veterans

Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Dec 9 at the Lismore Hts Workers Bowls Club from 11am. Wheelchair access, new members welcome. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.

Drivers wanted

Licensed car owners to help Aboriginal youth L plate drivers get required 50hrs driving to sit for P test needed. Training of drivers held Tues, Dec 9 at ACE, Lismore from 6-8pm. Driving day Dec 13. Info 6622 1903 or 6624 7070.

Health Ctr AGM

Lismore & District Women's Health Ctr AGM held Wed, Dec 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 4-5.30pm. All members & public welcome. Info 6621 9800.

Suicide support

Suicide Support Group, for people who have survived the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Dec 10 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences & give support. Info 6620 2492.

Ruthven bowls

Indoor Bowls held Wed, Dec 10 at Ruthven Hall from 7-9pm. $2 to play. Please bring plate for supper. Info 6683 2430.

Scrabble club

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

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy Support Group meets Wed, Dec 10 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 9.30am-12.30pm. Prenatal yoga with Christina Peebles 9.30-11am each group. Women at any stage of pregnancy welcome. Info 6621 9800.

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 A'ville from 7.30pm. Info 6628 7002.

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.

Meditation

Meditation group held in East Lismore on Wed from 6-7pm. All welcome. Info 6621 3071.

Aussie writers

Fellowship of Australian Writers FNC Regional meets Wed, Dec 10 at the Lismore RSL Club from 7pm. Info Alison 6622 5439 or Valerie 6621 6015.

First aid

Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Dec 10-11 in Casino & also Dec 13-14 in Lismore. Bookings Peter 6622 3244.

CWA meet

CWA Lismore Branch meets Thurs, Dec 11 at the tea rooms, Spinks Park, from 9.30am. Craft morn every Tues from 9.30am. Info Eileen 6625 1514 or 6621 2142.

Girl's night

Wardell Access Space hosts Girls Night Out on Thurs, Dec 11 from 6-8pm. All girls aged 9 to 16 welcome. Info Lucy 6683 4876.