 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 at terra@echonews.com faxed to 6622 1791, or posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into
The Echo office, 218 Molesworth St, Lismore, by Monday 12 pm, prior to Thursday publication.
Psychic w/shop
Free Psychic Development evening held May 24 at 70 Molesworth St (above Sportsgirl) from 6pm. Bookings & info Maya 6622 2720 or 0414 300 225.
New caravan club
Northern Rivers Caravan Club Inc has been formed. Mainly retired people owning caravans - weekend outings once a month & some week-long trips. Currently 24 vans have joined & more are wanted. Info 6624 1492.
Chinese exercises
Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong & Wushu traditional Chinese exercises for health, fitness & relaxation. Day & night classes held locally. Info Chris 6624 8851.
Film screening
Young & Powerful School screens BZ Goldberg film, Promises, on Thurs & Fri, May 16-17 at the Star Court Theatre from 7pm. Tickets $11 at the door. Info 6624 7227.
Kids dancing
Toddler/Parent Dancing held every Fri at Lismore City Hall Dance Studio from 9.30-10.15am. Info Gabrielle 6688 2089.
Autumn ball
Special Autumn Ball held Fri, May 17 at Sth Gundurimba Hall from 8pm. Prizes for best male/female dress in Autumn theme. Prizes, live music, raffles & supper. $5 adults/$2 high school kids & others free. Info Alan 6629 0313.
Social dancing
Biggest Morn Tea Suppa Cuppa Dance held Fri, May 17 at the Italo Club from 7.45pm. $5 incl supper & cuppa, all proceeds to Cancer Council. Also Black & White Ball planned for May 31 has been postponed til later date. Info Patsy 6625 1612.
Probus picnic
Probus Club of Alstonville Plateau hosts Combined Probus Picnic on Fri, May 17 at the Geoff Watt Oval, Alstonville, from 10.30am. Over 300 Probus members attending. Comps for rolling pin & gumboot throwing. Info Stuart 6628 6025.
Country music
St Joseph's Country Music held Sat, May 18 at the Coraki Hotel garden area from 11.30am. New talent always welcome. BBQ lunch avail.
Animal group
NR Animal Shelter meets Sat, May 18 at the Sth Lismore Bowlo from 1.30pm. Info Robyn 6681 1860.
Rosicrucian order
Rosicrucian Order Public Open Night held Sat, May 18 at the Inner Sanctum (above Noah's Arc) from 2pm. Topic: Animal ethics & vegetarianism (speciesism to holism) by Pam Mariko. Entry $5.
Art tutorial
Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, May 18 at Wilson Park Special School, Wyrallah Rd, from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912.
Little theatre
Little Eyes, Little Lies, kids 5-13yrs theatrical performance, held Sat, May 18 at Ocean Shores Community Ctr from 5.30pm. Result of 7wk mime & drama w/shop. Entry by gold coin. Info Atmo 6680 4470.
Coraki auxiliary
Coraki Hospital Auxiliary street stall held Sat, May 18 at the 5 Star Supermarket from 8.30am. Donations of saleable items appreciated. Info 6683 2641.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club Northern NSW Zone Convention held Sat, May 18 from 9am-8pm & on Sun, May 19 from 9.30am-12.30pm at the Lismore Workers Club. 2 days $47.50/1 day $25 or $10 per session. Just turn up. Info Marie 6621 6187.
First aid
Red Cross workcover approved Senior First Aid course held in Lismore on Sat & Sun, May 18-19 & in Ballina on Mon & Tues, 20-21. Bookings John 1800 150 058.
First fleeters
Fellowship of First Fleeters NR Chapter meets Sun, May 19 at 16 Atlas St, Lismore, from 11.30am. All descendants of First Fleeters welcome.
Sunday ride
NR Pedallers next med-hard grade 60km ride held Sun, May 19. Leave 7.30am Heritage Ctr. Ride to Casino & return via Caniaba. Info 6628 3850 or 6684 9331.
Historical society
Alstonville Plateau Historical Society meets Sun, May 19 at the Alstonville RSL Hall from 2pm. Speaker: Marlene Lester on the Glascott Diaries. Info Marguerite 6628 6053.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & Baha'i view on Women Balancing the Planet held Sun, May 19 from 3-5pm. Venue details 6624 1926. All welcome.
Prostate support
NR Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Mon, May 20 at the Alstonville Bowlo from 9.30am. Up-to-date info, talking & sharing stories. Info Ivan 6628 3193 or Pat 6628 3766.
Diabetes meet
Lismore Branch of Diabetes Australia meets Mon, May 20 at the Primary Health Ctr from 7.30pm. Speaker: Sharon Lewis from LBH. Info 6624 4058.
Out of the blues
Free 6wk w/shop, Out of the Blues, starts Mon, May 20 at Women's Health Matters, Molesworth St, from 5.30-8pm. Women in mid-life or older learn skills to manage moods creatively. Bookings & info 6620 2999.
Meditation
Diamond Way Buddhism meets for meditation every Mon at the Kuan Tin Ctr, 183 Ballina Rd, Lismore & every Wed in Alstonville, both from 7pm. Info 6628 7002.
More meditation
Meditations held every Mon (next week Healing Meditation) at the Tara Healing Ctr from 7.30pm. Info Judi 0422 106 924 or Jackie (a/hrs) 6621 6060.
Martial arts
Rhee Tae Kwon Do martial art classes for fitness & self-defence held every Mon & Wed night at the Goonellabah Community Ctr, 27 Oliver Ave, from 6-7pm. All ages welcome, just turn up. Info 6620 3290 or 6662 5656.
Paradiso goes pop
Paradiso Choir meets every Mon at the Italo Club from 7pm. New singers always wanted, no exp necessary. Info Jude 6621 2465.
Gem club
Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club silver smithing & faceting w/shops held every Tues at Lismore Showgrounds Arts & Crafts Pavilion from 7.30pm. Info Peter 6682 2398.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, May 21 at the Lismore Workers Club for morn tea at 10.30am, followed by meeting at 11am. Bring clothes for Smith Family Winter Appeal. All welcome. Info & apologies Pat 6624 1272.
Trauma teddies
Red Cross hosts Trauma Teddy Working Bee on Tues, May 21 & Thurs, May 23 at 130 Keen St, Lismore from 10am-2pm, lunch incl. Volunteers knit woollen teddies for sick kids. Info & register Rachael 6622 3244.
U3A news
University of the Third Age (U3A) meets Tues, May 21 downstairs at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Palestine & Israel: Past, Present & Future with Michael Pearson. Visitors welcome. Info Eddie 6628 3499.
Evening view
Lismore Evening View Club meets Wed, May 22 at the Goonellabah RSL Sports Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. Speaker: Stan Gilchrist. Info & apologies Pam 6629 5231 or Linda 6624 4140.
Toastmasters
S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, May 22 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Alan or Naomi 6621 5170.
Super pensioners
Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Lismore Inc meet Thurs, May 23 at the Lismore RSL Club from 10am. Info Marge 6621 6390.
Shelter closes
Overnight Shelter, Yeshua Haven, at 19 Frank St, Sth Lismore will close on Thurs, May 23 & will not operate on that site again.
Church op-shop
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Op-Shop open Thurs, May 23 at the church hall, 188 Keen St, from 8.30am-2.30pm. Plants, clothes, craft, bric-a-brac & more. Info Dawn 6628 2343.
Pensioners meet
Lismore Pensioners host Rivers of Life, a free presentation on blood circulation, the ageing process & toxins, on Thurs, May 23 at 10am. Also guessing comp, all welcome. Info Gordon 6624 5457.
CWA b'day bash
Coraki CWA celebrates its 57th Birthday on Thurs, May 23 at the Richmond Terrace CWA rooms from 12pm. Talk on early days of tea tree and Year of the Outback. $6. Info & names Mollie 6683 2204.
Cuppas for cancer
Australia's Biggest Morn Tea held Thurs, May 23 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.30am. $3 incl morn tea & chance to win dinner for 2 at the Workers Club, who will match the funds raised. Proceeds to Cancer Council.
Endo support
Women with endometriosis invited to attend Endo Support Group meetings for support, info & friendly chats. Info Bridgid 6624 3810 or 0403 552 718.
Single parents
Single Parents Network, for any male/female single parents interested in social outings. Info Jenny 6628 6629.
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