■Social group: Hume and Northern Happenings invite people in their 40s and 50s to their social group, held fortnightly, beginning at 6.30pm, Saturday. Details: 93056684.

■Filmmaking school: University of Melbourne summer workshops open until January 28. Details: Sharon, 93475035 or www.summerfilmschool.com

ɚ 0;Cake support: Help raise money for the McGrath Foundation by purchasing a pink mud cake from your local IGA until January 31. Details: Jane, 92818000.

■Big picture: Summer programs and film screenings at the NGV; workshops including Artcart and Life in a Box; film screenings include Easy Rider; and The Hours, throughout this month. Details: enquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au

&#x 25a0;Make a difference: February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, which helps in raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Donations are appreciated and will go towards ongoing research. Details: Clare, 93193844.

■Dance lessons: New adult beginner classes next month, Thomastown. Call 94088407.

■Submissions invited: Public input sought over the Victorian Government's new legislation to strengthen local democracy and provide clarity to councillors and the public on the standards of behaviour expected of councillors. Deadline for submissions is February 26. Details: www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au

■Players needed: Phoenix Rugby Union/League clubs seek senior players for this year; training 6.30-7.30pm, Tuesdays, MtRidley, Craigieburn. Details: Steven, 93081041.

■Social activity: Broadmeadows Women's Community House has vacancies in a planned activity social group for women over 65; meeting 10am-1pm, Tuesdays, during school terms. Details: Jane, 93099433.

■Healthy new year: Buy a copy of the 2010 Australian Women's Health Diary with health information and tips, supporting research into breast cancer. It has been produced by the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia. Details: 1800423444.