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.

Note to contributors

To ensure ongoing accuracy in Around Town all notices for 2004 must be re-submitted for inclusion. People who meet regularly at the same time and venue each week, fortnight or month can send details with a list of dates for 2004 and it will be included in the appropriate edition. Notices for 2004 can be sent now or in the New Year, depending on what's most convenient.

Thanks to everyone for your input during the year and I look forward to hearing from you again in 2004. A Merry Christmas and safe, prosperous, happy New Year to all.

Terra xox

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. Great for people looking for apprenticeship/traineeship or to assist with higher level studies at Uni or TAFE. Register on 6620 4200.

Calling Mr Kennedy!

Perth resident Vernon Moore is trying to find friend of 20yrs, Mr Bill (William) Kennedy, an old British Newcastle resident, who now lives in NR. Would love to hear from him & get his address. Anyone with info or Mr Kennedy himself write to 40 Aussat Dr, Morley, West Australia or phone (08) 9376 3698.

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.

Apologies

Due to unforseen circumstances CASPA/Nth Coast Children's Home was unable to hold its Xmas Shop this week (Dec 15-19) in Lismore Square.

Meditation

Siddha Yoga Meditation evening held Fri, Dec 19 from 7-8.30pm. All welcome. Info Leora 6624 4216.

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.

Xmas dance

Special Xmas Dance held Fri, Dec 19 at Sth Gundurimba Hall, Coraki Rd, from 8pm. Old Time, Modern & New Vogue dances with music by Val & Norma. Door prize, giveaways, raffles & a fabulous Xmas supper. Entry $5 adults, $2 high school goers & other kids free. All welcome. Info Alan 6629 0313.

Kadina reunion

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

Koala centre tours

Free 30-minute tours of the Koala Care & Research Ctr, Rifle Range Rd, Lismore, held every Sat from 9.30-10am. Learn all about koalas incl how the centre cares for sick koalas & how to grow food trees from seed. 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. Proceeds to Siva Nandamath. Info 6621 2649.

Art tutorial

Lismore Art Club tutorial held Sat, Dec 20 at Wilson Park School from 9am-3pm. Info 6624 2912 or 6625 1871.

Philippine Xmas

The Mabuhay Philippine Cultural Society Xmas Party held Sat, Dec 20 at the Sth Lismore Bowling Club from 11am. Fantastic raffle prizes, games for kids, heaps of performances, visit from Santa & more! Please bring plate to share. All welcome.

RiverCity church

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

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.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Mon & Tues, Dec 22-23. Also SFA Re-certification course on Tues, Jan 6, 2004. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Social tennis

Mixed Social Tennis held every Mon & Wed night at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 7-9pm. All tennis standards welcome. Info Jean 6625 1908 or Shirley 6624 1365.

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.

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.

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.

Storytime

Lismore Storytime held every Thurs at the Lismore Library from 10.30am. Info 6621 2464.

Awaken yourself

New discussion group for men & women, Awaken Within, meets Thurs, Dec 11 at Kowhai Well Being Ctr, Rosebank, from 6.30pm. Bring cushion, by donation. Info 6688 2402.

Ruthven dance

Old time, new vogue Dance held Sat, Dec 27 & also Sat, Jan 3, both at Ruthven Hall from 8pm. Val's music, raffles, lucky door prize & great supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Info 6683 2430.

CWA market

CWA annual Evans Head Market held Tues, Jan 13 at Evans Head Community Hall (camping reserve) from 8.30am-1pm. Produce, cakes, handicrafts, plants, chocolate wheel, raffles etc. Morn tea 9.30am. Lunch 12pm. All welcome. Info 6682 4527.