Child's play: North Ringwood Community House is taking enrolments for occasional care (Monday-Friday) and three-year-old activity group (Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons). Details, bookings: 9876 3421
English skills: AMES (ames.net.au) needs volunteers to assist adult migrants and refugees with their English and settlement skills. Free training starts this month in Ringwood. Details: Gitta Clayton, 9847 0405 or claytong@ames.net.au
Inked: Celebrate the first birthday of InkLeNation, a fine art gallery and tattoo boutique, from 6-9pm this Saturday. View the paintings of artist and tattooist Symon Elvey. At 1631 Burwood Highway, Belgrave Details: Kath Elvey, 0414 280 645
Arthritis help: Gerald Quigley, community pharmacist, medical herbalist and 3AW health expert, will host a free seminar on Living With Arthritis from 11am on February 13, at the Lions Club, Old Yarra Glen Road. Registration required. Details, bookings: 1300 790 978
Folktastic: Vince Brophy will be at the next Victorian Folk Music Club gathering on February 12 at Ringwood East Community Hall, Knaith Road Reserve, Knaith Road. Cost: $12 adult, $10 concession, children free. Open stage from 7.45pm. Details, bookings: 0407 737 202, or vfmc.org.au
Guitar hero: Arrabri Community House Inc, Bayswater North, is running beginner and advanced children's guitar lessons starting this Wednesday for eight weeks. Details, bookings: 9294 7530 or check arrabri.org
This way: A 'toolbox parenting' program for parents of primary school-aged children starts February 13 at Ringwood Community Church. Details: jennysaward@gmail.com or visit theparentingplace.com
Get in line: Beginner line dancing classes on February 19 and 22, from 6.45-7.45pm, at venues in Montrose and Lilydale. Friday morning class from 9.30-10.30am in Silvan. Details: Lu Olsen, 9735 1219 or 0438 735 122
It's a sign: People wanting to learn or practise AUSLAN (signing for the deaf), for free, can meet at the Firehouse Cafe, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, each month. Next meeting is Sunday, February 15. Details: Mariette, 0403 843 383
New term: Arrabri Community House in Bayswater North has its brochure for term 1 available. New computer classes include MYOB. Details: 9294 7530 or arrabri.org