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.

Kadina reunion

Kadina High School 10yr reunion of the class of 1993 (yr 12) & 1991 (yr 10) held Dec 20 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowlo. Bookings & info kadina_reunion@iname.com or Michelle 6621 3075.

Free education

Free Foundation & Vocational Education course for adults who want to improve English, maths & basic computer skills held at W'bar TAFE campus in 2004. Classes held during school hrs 3 days a wk. Bookings Jan 6620 4235.

Get ahead

Want a head start for 2004? North Coast Institute of TAFE W'bar campus offering three free courses in Dec/Jan in metal fabrication, electrical or laboratory industries. Register on 6620 4200.

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.

Spinners club

Lismore Spinners & Weavers Club meets Fri, Dec 12 at the McLeans Ridge Hall from 10am. Bring lunch. All welcome. Info Lorraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.

U3A forum

U3A NR Friday Forum held Fri, Dec 12 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: should the punishment fit the crime? All welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.

Xmas dance

Social Xmas Dance held Fri, Dec 12 at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper, fun & prizes. Ladies please bring a plate. All welcome. No Social Dancing on Dec 26 as it's Boxing Day. Info Patsy 6625 1612.

Travel tales

U3A NR Travel Tales & Tips held Fri, Dec 12 at the Lismore Workers Club from 2-4pm. 'Up the Khyber': Afghanistan & Pakistan with Dorothy Collins. All welcome. Info Liz 6622 2875.

Prem baby support

EarlyBird Advocacy, for parents with prem or long-term ill babies, meets for Xmas Party on Fri, Dec 12 at the LBH mother's lounge from 10-11.30am. All welcome. Info 6620 2324.

Driver training

Licensed car owners will help Aboriginal youth L plate drivers get required 50hrs driving to sit for P test on Sat, Dec 13. All Aboriginal L platers welcome. Info 6622 1903 or 6624 7070.

Cake decorators

FNC Branch of Cake Decorators Xmas Party held Sat, Dec 13 at Leona Arthur's house, 85 Kyogle Rd, Casino from 10.30am. Group will then be in recess until Feb 2004. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Filipino party

Filipino Community School Xmas Party held Sat, Dec 13 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 12pm. Lots of raffles, gifts for children & visit from Santa. Bring plate to share. All welcome.

RSL Hall opens

A'ville RSL Sub Branch meets Sat, Dec 13 at the RSL Hall, Bugden St, A'ville from 9am, followed by formal opening of the major Hall extensions by Larry Anthony at 11am & Xmas Lunch at 12pm. Members RSVP to Brian 6628 1324.

Op Shop sale

Op Shop Relocation Sale held Sat, Dec 13 from 9am-3pm at Life Community Church Op Shop, 2 locations: Wyrallah Rd, East Lismore (clothing) & Cynthia Wilson Dr (furniture & bric-a-brac). Lots of bargains. Clothing $3 per bag. Sale continues at Wyrallah Rd till Dec 24. Both shops will merge in New Year & trade from Cynthia Wilson Dr only. Info 6622 5377.

First aid

Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid course held on Sat & Sun, Dec 13-14 in Lismore. Bookings Peter 6622 3244.

Remembrance night

Candlelight Remembrance Evening held Sun, Dec 14 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bexhill from 6pm. All bereaved parents & supportive friends welcome. Parents can light a candle in memory of their child or children. Info Glennys 6621 4086 or Dianne 6621 5558.

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 every Sun at Hill Park Oval, W'bar, from 3.30pm. Classes for beginners, agility, obedience & problem dogs. All welcome.

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.

Church meeting

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

NASHOs

National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch Xmas Party held Sun, Dec 14 at the Kyogle Bowling Club at 10.30am for lunch at 12pm. Members & partners most welcome. Info Len 6684 2124 or Gordon 6621 3520.

Train exhibit

NR Model Railroaders monthly train exhibition held Sun, Dec 14 at the clubrooms, cnr McLeans Ridge Rd & Bruxner H'way, W'bar from 10am-4pm. Both N & H.O. scale layouts to view, U drive for kids & demos. Entry $4 adults, $1 kids. All welcome. Info David 6624 7463.

Bible address

Lismore Christadelphians host Free Bible Address (Immortality of the soul: Bible truth or church myth) on Sun, Dec 14 at the G'bah Community Ctr from 7pm. Free literature. All welcome.

Ruthven Xmas

Christmas Tree & BBQ Sun, Dec 14 at Ruthven Hall from 6pm. Visit from Santa (please bring child's gift for Santa's sack), magic show, carols, games, lucky door prize, raffles & more! Great night of fun. Entry $3pp over 14yrs. Info 6683 2430.

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.

Isis unveiled

A Healing Service in the energy of Isis, the Lady of Sirius and Egypt held Mon, Dec 15 at the Tara Healing Ctr, 1/138 Laurel Ave, Lismore from 7.30pm. Also E/Healing Service (one in the spirit of Resurrection: teachings from the ascended Masters) on Dec 22 at the same venue 7.30pm. Info Judy 6624 3966.

Ear acupuncture

Ear acupuncture for health & wellbeing held every Mon, Wed, Thurs & Sat at Birth & Beyond, Cullen St, Nimbin from 10am. All welcome.

Ruthven euchre

Euchre held Tues, Dec 16 at Ruthven Hall from 7.45pm. Please bring plate for supper. $3 to play. Info 6683 2430.

Toy library

Lismore Community Toy Library offers educational toys & resources to families & kids services (eg playgroups). Open Tues & Sat from 9.30-11.30am during school terms at G'bah Community Ctr. Come & visit. Info Kerry 6624 1330.

Daylight toastmasters

Improve listening & speaking skills with Daylight Toastmasters in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere. Next meet Tues, Dec 16 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

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.

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.

Tai chi classes

Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung & Wushu. Tues & Thurs at Southern Cross Uni, Room Z181 Rifle Range Rd from 6-8pm. Traditional training. Teacher with over 30yrs experience. Info Chris 6624 8851.

Orchid society

City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Dec 16 at the Workers Hts Bowlo from 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Info 6621 6386 or 6624 1773.

Playgroup open

A'ville Playgroup open Wed & Fri from 9.30-11.30am. Playgroup next door to Kolinda Gallery, Bruxner H'way, A'ville (look for sign). Chance for mums & kids to socialise in child-friendly setting. Info Shelley 6682 3236.

Ladies probus

Ladies Probus Club of Lismore meets Wed, Dec 17 at the Lismore RSL Club's wilson room from 10am. Info 6625 1860.

Wardell progress

Wardell Progress Assoc meets Thurs, Dec 18 at the Wardell Memorial Hall from 7pm. Everyone encouraged to take an interest in the future of their town. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Depression talk

The Transformation with Antonella Gambotto (talk about finding love & purpose through suffering) held Thurs, Dec 18 at the Byron Bay Community Ctr from 7pm. Entry $20/15. Bookings bbcc@mullum.com.au or 6685 5659.

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.

Mature exercise

Strong women weight training for mature women (takes care of bones & muscles) every Thurs from 9-10.30am at Dunoon Hall & every Mon at Clunes Village Common from 6-7.30pm. Info 6688 6494.

Linux group

G'bah Linux Users Group meets Thurs, Dec 18 at the G'bah Medical Ctr from 7.30pm. Members happy to give advice & help with probs. All welcome.

Parent support

Compassionate Friends, caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age, holds sharing meeting on Thurs, Dec 18 at the Activities Ctr, rear of Baptist Church, Uralba St, Lismore from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.

Over 50s project

Sharing the Past, Embracing the Present. New project for Over 50s in Nimbin seeking people interested in documenting oral history & learning new skills in recording, interviewing, transcribing, editing & multimedia. Next meeting Thurs, Dec 18 at Mulgum House from 2.30pm. Info Megan 6689 1719 or Faye 6689 1440.