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October 20, 2026

Wearing your Hearts and Stars on your sleeve

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Funny lady Gabrielle ‘GG Griffin.

The community are being asked to wear their ‘Hearts and Stars’ on their sleeves, and shine for a fundaiser for Resilient Lismore on September 19.

Organisers say it’s time to dress up for Resilient Lismore’s first formal dinner, themed ‘Hearts and Stars’, at the Lismore Regional Gallery.

Resilient Lismore’s Executive Director, Elly Bird said she is hoping locals will dress up. ‘It’s time to dine and celebrate our strengths, while raising our spirits!’

Andrea Soler.

Glamour, fun, and community connection

The evening promises glamour, fun, and community connection – all while raising funds to support Resilient Lismore’s ongoing recovery and resilience work across the Northern Rivers.

There will be games to play and prizes to win – including a best dressed award!
Events Coordinator, Emma Newman, said, ‘the theme is “Hearts and Stars”, so we’re encouraging guests to wear their hearts on their sleeves and shine like stars.

‘It’s a chance to feel fabulous while supporting something really meaningful.’
The MC for the evening will be funny lady Gabrielle Griffin (GG), and the wonderful Andrea Soler will sing her sultry tunes with guitar.

There will be games and sumptuous catering will be provided by Take Care Cafe, the new cafe at the gallery.

The Resilient Lismore Hub. Photo Mia Armitage

Supporting Resilient Lismore

Funds raised will support Resilient Lismore to continue to offer a free tool library, community events, workshops in tool and repair skills and support locals to be better prepared for future disasters.

The Hearts & Stars is an 18+ event on September 19 from 5.30pm at the Lismore Regional Gallery

Bookings & info: resilientlismore.org.au/workshops-events/ or come into the Resilient
Lismore Hub at 215 Keen St, Wed-Fri, 10am-2pm – bookings are essential.



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