Stargazers: Take a journey into 'outer space' in the Cosmodome, a mini-planetarium now visiting the Chirnside Park shopping centre. Sessions are daily at 11am, noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm until this Friday, with a different tour each day. Details, bookings: 9726 7100.
Speak up: Women can improve self-confidence and have fun at the Penguin Club, which meets in the Glenn Frost room at Croydon library on the second and third Tuesday of the month, starting in February. Details: 9439 8687
Top shop: Mooroolbark Salvation Army op-shop in Brice Avenue has reopened with plenty of new stock and interesting books. Details: 9725 5473
Volunteers needed: Mature adults with good listening skills and a genuine concern for others are needed at ME/CFS Australia, a charity supporting people with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome. Roles include support line consultants and administration assistants. Details: admin@mecfs-vic.org.au
Cheertastic: Kreationz School of Cheerleading and Dance is running a summer cheer and dance program until Saturday at its Boronia and Emerald studios. Jazz, cheerleading, hip-hop, contemporary and ballet workshops, culminating in a mini-performance for parents and friends. Details: kreationzdance.com.au or 0422 413 167
Get together: Interested women are welcome to visit the Heathmont Ladies Probus Club for bus outings, social groups, movie luncheons, suburban walks, and more. Details: Wendy, 9870 0068
New term: Arrabri Community House in Bayswater North now has its brochure for term 1 available. New computer classes include digital literacy and MYOB. Details, bookings: 9294 7530 or arrabri.org
Help at hand: Affordable counselling service at the Bridge Community Garden Centre, Kilsyth, and at Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Croydon. Details: Jackie, 9728 2863