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; phone 83185756; fax 83185769; or email fcnvicatwest@fairfax.com.au>/i>■Christmas lunch: Laverton Community Centre invites to lunch local residents who may otherwise find themselves alone on Christmas Day. Details: 93694866.
■New Year's Eve: Anzano Social Club dinner dance, 6.30pm, December 31, Lot 2, Leakes Road, Truganina. Details: Connie, 93901662.
■NYE dance: Williamstown Jazz Club New Year's Eve dinner dance, 7pm-1am, December 31, Williamstown RSL, corner Melbourne Road and Ferguson Street. Details: Joy, 93976198.
■New Year's Eve: City of Melbourne family-friendly celebrations with Marcia Hines and Yarra Park fireworks at the MCG. Details: Dan, 86431624
■Knee research: The University of Melbourne seeks people over 50 who have pain on most days and have not had a joint replacement. Details: Milena, 83440486.
■What's on: Scienceworks: Toys: Science at work on now; summer school holidays activities start Saturday until January 31. Details: 93924800.
■Looking forward: Scienceworks presents the wonders of flight in Up, Up and Away, December 26-January 31, with various exhibitions, live shows and activities, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood. Details: 93924800.
■Cancer study: ANZ Breast Cancer Trials Group seeks post-menopausal women aged 40-70 with a family history of breast cancer for prevention study. Details: 1800640709.
■Walk on: Heritage walks along historic routes, 9.20am, Tuesdays, Williamstown Community and Education Centre. Details: John, 93916023.