For further information please contact Liza 0429 596 406 or email aguidinglight@bigpond.com

Tarot Group starts Wednesday 21 July, 18 August and 15 September from 7pm-9pm at the Ballina Community Services Centre, Bangalow Road, Ballina . 

Cost is just $5 per night.

All levels of knowledge and experience are welcome and it will be a relaxed atmosphere in which to explore the tarot with something new each month.

Venue:  Barratt Galleries 5 Bugden Avenue, Alstonville

For more information please call the gallery on 02 6628 0297

Gallery Hours:  Wed to Sun 11am till 4pm

Louise Irving, A Paper Sword

New work by Northern Rivers artist Louise Irving.  Seven pairs of prints, begun in Scotland and completed at home, represent parts of the body which have two halves.  Paper napkins stained by the act of eating record meals taken in significant places. Collected and re-imagined they serve as backgrounds upon which the tensions of cultural identity are explored.

Cedar Henderson, Recent work

Storytelling in its many forms is my passion and fuels my practice. I have become fascinated by the histories and mythologies that surround and inform traditional fairytales. My investigation into the histories that surround such narratives creates a link to my cultural heritage as these narratives have their roots in the traditions and homes of my cultural ancestors.  I find myself lost in the tall stories my grandmother spins. When I visit her home I am fascinated by the way everything becomes wrapped in story, every object has a history and stories weave their way into each conversation. This body of work has become a collection of fragments that map this dialogue.

Trading Card Project

A collaboration between Barratt Galleries and msbrown’s lounge.  The first annual msbrownslounge & barratt galleries Artist Trading Card Folio exchange & exhibition. 52 artists worldwide will display their trading cards based on travel.
Gallery Hours:  Wed to Sun 11am till 4pm.

Summerland Drags are held at the Casino Airport. The strip is a 1/8th mile track and all street cars and motorcycles are welcome to compete. The track is fully ANDRA sanctioned. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 31 July 2010. This meeting will be run as a "heads-up, rung what you brung" meeting. That means that ALL cars and motorcycles are eligible to attend. Classes include: 4 Cylinder Street, 6 Cylinder Street, 8 Cylinder Street, Turbo/Super Charged/NOS, Motorcycle, Exhibition Class.

Enter on line at: www.summerlanddrags.com  

Nomination costs $50 and includes one vehicle entry and admission for the driver. Competitors gate opens at 9am, First run 12 Noon Admission $20, Kids Under 12 are FREE Gates Open 10am.

Tickets available by calling Elizabeth 0429 918 400

Deportment & Grooming Graduation - Fashion Parade - ALL WELCOME

Commencing 5.30pm at the Ballina Community Services Centre, Bangalow Road, Ballina

Finger food will be served

Adult tickets $15 Children $10 (6-14years) Under 5 free - Call Elizabeth on 0427 918 400 to book

New Courses starting on 17 August 2010 with bookings being taken now

The Mitchell Centre, 75 North Teven Road, North Teven

Enquiries - Kerry Johnston - 0407 257 129

2010 Festival of the Horse - Sunday 1 August - 10am-2pm

Demonstrations, presentations, displays, photographic displays, market stalls, arts & crafts, blessing of the horses, Equine Services Information, Food & Refreshments

$2 entry fee per person

Saturday Evening July 31st: You are welcome to join us at an informal dinner at the Lismore Workers Club. Sunday August 1st: Cars and bikes displayed in Carrington & Bounty Streets from 9.30am. All vintage, veteran, classic, sports & unique cars & bikes are welcome. Trophies presented in many categories from 2pm.

NORPA presents Twelfth Night production at Lismore City Hall.

NORPA Ph:  1300 066 772 or  www.norpa.org.au

NORPA presents Twelfth Night Production at Lismore City Hall - Bell Shakespeare

Tuesday 3 August 2010 - 7.30pm

Wednesday 4 August 2010 - 10.30am

Phone Dagmar to book now - 0450 110 741 - Limited to 12 spaces

5 week winter reset Bootcamp from Wednesday 4 August 2010 - 7pm-8pm

Lose 5 to 15 pounts and learn how to be healthy for life.

Limited to 12 spaces so BOOK NOW!

Northern Rivers Community Gallery

44 Cherry Street, Ballina

Gallery Hours Wed - Fri 10am to 4pm - weekends 10.30am to 2.30pm during winter

Ph:  02 6681 6167

My Home, My History by Dr Suzanne Goopy, David Lloyd, Angela Blakely & Suzanne Howard

1001 Animate Candles - a captivating exhibition of mixed media works by Lismore artist Ildiko Hammond

Other People's Gardens - Botanical portraits by Paulene Blackwood

Corrugations - A collaborative collection of paintings and ceramics by local artists Barbara Carmichael and Karen Jennings

Official Opening on Saturday 7 August from 2pm officiated by Cr Robyn Hordern

For more information or to book tickets please call Jetset Byron Bay on 02 6685 6262 or visit www.byronbaywritersfestival.com

This year's Festival offers a rich diversity of readings, conversations, panels, literary lunches, workshops, performances and a whole lot more from stellar names in the Australian literary firmament.

For further information visit www.lismorekartclub.com or call Tom on 0412 762 870 or Russell on 0413 312 537

Hire Karts are available at the Lismore Kart Track from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday. Ages 8 years and over. The sessions run for 10 minutes cost is $30 per session, with a few warm up laps to get familiar with the karts. A second session is discounted to $25. Karts are race ready with 4 stroke and 2 stroke engines. The track is a 720m replica of the Bathurst circuit. Prepare to have lots and lots of fun! Cold drinks are available. Please bring covered foot wear. Helmets and racing suits are included in the hire charges. Birthday parties are catered for with special rates depending on the group size. For Birthday party enquires please call Tom on 0412 762 870.

Ballina RSL Club, River Street, Ballina Ph:  02 6686 2544 or www.dirtydicks.com.au

Dirty Dick's Theatre Restaurant at the Ballina RSL Club on Saturday 7 August 2010 - Doors open 6.45pm Show from 7.30pm

Fabulous fun, frolic and feast

Tickets $43 - 18+ show

Laurel Lindsay Publicity Officer for Northern Rivers Big Band - Ph:  02 6624 2002

The Nostalgia Experience with the Northern Rivers Big Band - This 17 piece big band plays all the favourites including "In the Mood", "American Patrol", "Moonlight Serenade", "Sing, sing, sing" with great vocalists and great songs.

Excellent value at only $10 starts on Sunday 8 August 2010 from 2pm.

For more information please contact Rod Tyson 0409 489 997 or www.nceia.org.au/dolphin-awards

The night features the best of North Coast talent, and rewards the efforts of artists and industry workers in 30 awards categories, which are sponsored by supportive businesses of the North Coast. Media coverage, especially by the ABC, has grown each year and the awards have become a genuine opportunity for aspiring talent to develop a local and national profile. Since that first inspirational event, the Dolphin Awards have assisted hundreds of north coast singers, songwriters, composers, graphic artists, record and video producers in developing their careers, providing an accolade for Dolphin winners to use in the promotion of their act or product. It remains the only regional music awards in NSW, and is increasingly being recognised by funding bodies and government agencies as a making a real and enduring contribution to the infrastructure and professionalism of arts workers in the region. The NCEIA Dolphin Awards are open to all original recording artists, songwriters and composers, graphic artists and video producers, both amateur and professional, living in the (02)66 code area. https://www.nceia.org.au/dolphin-awards

For more information please contact Southern Cross Soloists 07 3735 6351 or visit www.southernxsoloists.com

The Bangalow Music Festival is an enchanting weekend of music in an intimate setting. Showcasing a vibrant cross-section of musical styles in the beautiful setting of the town of Bangalow, this Festival is a world-class event. Just ten minutes from Byron Bay, this annual event is held in the historical A & I Hall in the beautiful heritage town of Bangalow.

BOOKINGS - NORPA 1300 066 772 or www.norpa.org.au

NORPA presents "Engine" - a highly charged theatrical event at the Byron Bay Community Centre on Friday 13 & Saturday 14 August 2010

Engine is a funny and moving rollercoaster ride that will break your heart and mend it!

Inspired and created in the region.

To run a stall or give a talk phone 02 6687 4324 or 0457 874 300 or email jillymcanova@yahoo.com.au for more information

On every 2nd Saturday of the month 9am-4.30pm

Cost - Adults $2 donation - children free when accompanying an adult

The Ballina Healing Fair is going from strength to strength with the next fair showcasing local therapists, healers, tarot readers and practitioners giving sessions, talks and presentations.  The aim is to increase awareness of the services available in the are, focussing on ethical and professional healing treatments.  A great family fun day out so take your partners, friends and kids too!

Northern Rivers Model Railroaders, Cnr Bruxner Highway & McLeans Ridges Road, Wollongbar

For further information about the Northern Rivers Model Railroaders club phone 02 6624 7463 or mobile 0414 282 287 or email davea2@bigpond.com

Model train display.  Open from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  A small admission fee applies.  Free advice is gladly given about all aspects of our hobby from baseboard construction and track laying through to landscaping methods, and new members are always welcome in our club.  So come along to Northern Rivers Model Railroaders and have a good time.  The running operating days throughout the year is usually held on the third Sunday of each month.  All are welcome.

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter - 60 Brunswick Street, Lismore Ph:  02 6627 4444 or email info@helirescue.com.au

THE annual Helicopter Open Day will be held at the Lismore Helibase on Saturday, August 21. Members of the public are welcome to have a free tour of the Helibase and take a closer look at the rescue helicopters. Aircrew staff members will give talks on the helicopters and on missions they have attended. The annual Open Day forms part of Helicopter Awareness Week which is an important fundraiser for Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. Donations can be made at any Westpac Bank, online at www.helirescue.com.au or by phoning 6627 4444.

Ballina RSL Club - PH:  02 6686 2544 or www.ballinarsl.com.au

Ballina RSL Club is proud to present The Electric 80's Show - a candlelight dinner show on Saturday 21 August 2010

Doors open 6.30pm - Show starts 7.30pm

Tickets for Dinner & Show $42.90 per person - Book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information please phone 02 6620 2705 or visit www.ourkids.org.au
 

The Lismore Wine Fair will be held in August, with leading wine representatives displaying their selection from their choice of Australian and New Zealand Wines in the grounds of the University. Over 70 wines are on display and available to sample with the choice to order. As well as fine wines there are food stalls and tastings from Howard Delicatessen . The Fair is a fantastic day and the next Fair is eagerly awaited.
 

Susan 6628 5302

Over 50 stalls of quality craft supplies or finished works to purchase

Refreshments available

All proceeds to Local Charities

Penny Kempler - pkempler@bigpond.net.au

Hymnfest 2010 - A wide variety of hymns will be presented from the grand old hymns of long ago to the contemporary items of today.  A combined choir featuring St Andrew's Anglican Church Choir and the Joyful Noise Choir, along with other choristers will present this Hymnfest. 

The program has been organised and rehearsed by organise and musical director of St Andrew's, Warren Whitney. 

All welcome - non-denominational event. 

Entry free but a collection will be taken up for the Bible Society.

BOOKINGS - NORPA - 1300 066 772 or www.norpa.org.au

NORPA presents "Engine" - a highly charged theatrical event at the Lismore Star Court Theatre

Engine is a funny and moving rollercoaster ride that will break your heart and mend it!

Inspired and created in the region.

Kevin Simpson 6686 4097

Ballina Orchid Society and the Australiasian Native Orchid Society - Far North Coast present their combined Spring Orchid Show

9am - 7pm on Friday and Saturday and 9 - 3 on Sunday

NRCAC Phone 02 6621 2266 for more information

Friday 3 September 2010 from 7.30pm at Lismore City Hall

Since its beginnings 30+ years ago, this group has firmly established itself as Australia's finest chamber music ensembel, well-known nationally and internationally for their energetic and virtuosic performances.  On the program for Lismore are piano quartets by Mosart, Turina and Faure, a concert that will explore music for peano, violin, viola and cello from 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.  This concert is being brought to you by Musica Viva Lismore. 

Tickets Adult $30, Concession $25, Student including TAFE, SCU and NRCAC $15

Family tickets also available from NRCAC Phone 02 6621 2266

From Lismore Music Centre, Magellan Street, Lismore Phone 02 6621 3105

La Boutique River Street, Ballina and at the door

Holly 0417 408 840 - President

Stacey 0418 201 551 - Secretary

www.kyogle.com

Black Tie Ball  (No thongs or jeans) Over 18's event

This is a fully licensed event - Bar available from 5pm. 

$80 per ticket included complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival, baked dinner, nibbles, entry, entertainment and a charity auction.  (Cheaper price for table of 10 - $700)

Entertainment by Col Finley Band (winner of many country music awards) plus another band to start the evening.

All proceeds go to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Kyogle SES, Mater Hospital Mission Fund and Wiangaree Campdraft Committee.  This event is strictly a charity event - it's time for us to make a difference.

FREE Camping is available Friday & Saturday night so bring your campertrailer, caravan, tents or swag

There will be lucky door prizes and prizes for best dressed. 

Tickets available from Lismore Music Magellan Street - Ph:  02 6621 3105

and La Boutique, River Street, Ballina

Tickets $30 adults, $25 concession and $15 student (SCU & TAFE)

Magic happens, quite often through the medium of classical music with its myriad of moods.  Go & experience true musical magic when Musica Viva Lismore presents the bubbling personalities and virtuosic talents of Genevieve Lacey (recorders) and Karin Schaupp (guitar) in a program that spans from the Renaissance to the present day, from sonatas to folk songs and much more.  Together they have established an enviable reputation both within Australia and internationally.  They have been performing as a duo since 2004 and are highly acclaimed for both the individual musicianship and the close musical rapport they convey as performers. 

BOOK NOW at Ballina Beach Village & Wilderness Park

440 South Ballina Beach Road, South Ballina

Ph:  02 6686 3347

email: info@ballinabeachvillage.com.au

www.ballinabeachvillage.com.au

Jazz at the Beach - 3 days of fantastic jazz festival music, great food, coffee and snacks - BYO

Featuring Willia Qua and the New Galapagos Duck with guest vocalist Elly Hoyt.

Also starring Jazz greats Jim Kelly duo plus his Healin Feelin Band, Steve Hoffman, Steve & Sharni Russell, Leigh Carriage and Thierry Fossemalle, Elle Minque and Cameron Spike Porter and the John Copeland Trio.

4 day Festival Passes $40 adults/$15 kids

1 day Festival Pass $15 adults/$7 kids

Festival Passes include camping

4-6 person beach cabins from $90 a night

Caravan sites from $45 a night

All accommodation includes festival pass

Sue Felsch / Jo Flatley 66811 1048 or email stpatswardell@sfxballina.org.au

Former parishioners and community members will be warmly welcomed.

Saturday the 13th will be an open day with a welcome, tours, display of memorabilia, catering etc. Saturday night will be dinner at the Wardell Recreation Club.

The focal point - celebration of Mass on Sunday 14th at 11.00am

Purchase of tickets for this event are essential