What’s on around Brimbank and North West

Play time: Brimbank Church of Christ has a new playgroup program for newborns to preschoolers. It’s called Mainly Music and is from 10.30am, Mondays, at 59 Milleara Road, Keilor East. Details: 0412 382 199. The church  will stage a free screening of action-packed police drama Courageous from 5.30pm this Saturday; it will be followed by light supper.  Details: 0412 377 858.

Strictly ballroom: Brimbank Community Ballroom Dance Club holds a dance on the first Saturday of every month at the Keilor Bowls Club, 1 Barcelona Avenue, Keilor. Details: 0408 300 770.

Concert band: The Western Region Concert Band rehearses from 9am, Saturdays, in Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans. Entry by side gate next to football oval. Vacancies exist for percussion, brass and saxophone players. Bring your instrument and enjoy playing with us. Details: 9687 6644.

Volunteers needed: AMES provides support for newly arrived refugees in the western suburbs and is seeking volunteers to help clients settle in their new community. Details: 8398 4700 or jaenschm@ames.net.au.

Youth workers: Volunteers are needed to work with youths in schools for two hours a week. Positions available year-round. Visit: mmvllen.org.au.

Back pain: Treat headaches and sports injuries at Victoria University’s osteopathy teaching clinic. Cost $30. Call 9919 2625.

History meeting: Keilor Historical Society’s next monthly meeting is from 7pm on July 10, in the upstairs community meeting room at Brimbank council’s Keilor offices.  New members and visitors welcome. Details: 9953 9469.