Tsunami appeal: Australian Red Cross appeal for Pacific communities. Details: www.redcross.org.au or 1800 811 700.
AGM notice: The Greenvale Residents Association meets 7pm Thursday; followed by the monthly Neighbourhood Watch at 9pm, Greenvale Recreation Centre. Details: Diane, 9333 6258.
Open day: Mill Park Playgroup's Melbourne Cup Carnival open day for children up to five, 10am-noon, Thursday. Children's fashions on the field. Morning tea for children. Details: Andrea, 9436 9875.
Social weekend: The Hume Social Club for 40 & Over Inc weekend in Bendigo. Anyone in the 40-and-over age bracket is welcome to attend, Saturday to Monday. Details: Marie, 0400 410 407.
Rugby tag: Phoenix and New Generation rugby tag competition, 9.30am Saturday, Mt Ridley Park, Cragieburn. Details: Steven, 9308 1041.
History week: Royal Historical Society of Victoria presents a series of more than 200 activities as part History Week 2009, events held until November 1. Details: www.historyweek.org.au
Socia l outings: The Hume & Northern Happenings group information night, November 6, Glenroy. Details: Alison, 9305 6684.
Lupus awareness: The Lupus Foundation fund-raising raising support and awareness, November 6, Billboard nightclub, 170 Russell Street, Melbourne. Details: 9534 9592.
Boot up: St Dominic's Church Broadmeadows garage and car boot sale, 9am-1pm, November 7, 408 Camp Road, Broadmeadows. Details: Agnes, 9309 5883.
Charity market: The Broadmeadows Health Service final charity craft stalls at the Broadmeadows Hospital Dianella, 9am, November 10 and 24, December 9 and 14. Details: Cheryl, 0430 122 268.
Lecture series: The National Gallery of Victoria lecture series In The Shadow Of The Great Men is on throughout November. Napoleon's Incomparable Josephine: Wilting Violet or Botanist?, November 11; Camille Claudel: Rodin's Muse and the Tragedy of Non-Conformity, November 18; Suzanne Valadon: Mistress of Montmartres Belle Epoque Painters or Innovative Artist?, November 25, Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, St Kilda Road. Details: 8620 1555.
History presentation: Genealogical Society of Victoria presents Hard Jacka - The story of a Gallipoli Legend featuring Michael Lawriwsky, 12.30pm, November 12, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne. Details: 9662 4455.
Pie tasting: Hume & Northern Happenings pie tasting social night, November 14. Details: Alison, 9305 6684.
Fete day: The Anglican Parish of Glenroy/Hadfield/Merlynston annual fete, 9am, November 14. Details: 9306 9528.
Support granted: The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation provides financial and moral assistance to girls and women across Australia to help them realise their dreams in sporting, academic, community or cultural pursuits. Grant applications close November 15, Details: 0422 600 733.
Friends day: The Australian Ballet School's fund-raising committee Fabulous Friends and Fairy Day fund-raiser to support their end-of-year performance, 10am-3pm, November 15, Como Historic House and Garden, Williams Road, South Yarra. Details: www.fabulousfairyday.com.au
Theatre show: The Western Edge Youth Arts presents Frolic, a mixed media, theatrical performance exploring the theme of celebration, 8.30pm, November 20, 21, 27 and 28, Signal Youth Arts Centre, Flinders Walk, North Bank Yarra river. Details: 9362 0046.
Museum exhibitions: Melbourne Museum presents Lotjpa: Speaking to, an exhibition exploring the connection between Victorian Aboriginal Youths, Indigenous community members and Elders in the Shepparton region, November 20 to February 21; 'Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture' featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork, December 16 to February 21, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Details: 131 102.
Social activity: Broadmeadows Women's Community House has vacancies in the planned activity social group for women over 65, meeting 10am-1pm, Tuesdays during school terms. Details: Jane, 9309 9433.
Socially yours: Attwood House over-50s social group, noon-2.30pm, first and third Tuesdays of the month; child-care vacancies, computer classes. Details: Sharon, 9302 2643.
Community groups must submit requests by noon on the Thursday before publication. Keep to 25 words or less. Send to PO Box 740, Niddrie 3042; call 831 85756; fax 8318 5769; or email fcnvicatwest@fairfax.com.au
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