Red Cross stall: Blacktown branch of the Australian Red Cross will hold a stall at the entry to IGA Doonside on Friday, September 5, 9am-noon. There will be a wide variety of new and used goods for sale as well as books and bric-a-brac. All proceeds to aid Red Cross. Details: Nina Williams, treasurer, 96242158.

Church playgroup: Quakers Hill Anglican Church Playcentre runs Tuesdays and Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am, during school terms. Held at The Greenhouse next to the church, corner of Morrell Crescent and Samuel Place. Details: Bronwyn, 96260004.

Garage sale: 1st Winston Hills Scout Hall, Edison Parade, Saturday, September 13, 8am-2pm. Details: 0407939156.

Blacktown Women's and Girls' Health Centre: Term 3 includes yoga, relaxation, walking group and lesbian support. Information morning includes home maintenance, women's health, nutrition and wellbeing. Details: 98312070.

Depression/anxiety : Free weekly self help group meetings are held on Tuesdays, 6pm, at Blacktown Hospital and Thursdays, 3pm, at Centerpoint Blacktown. Details: Grow, 96331800.

Healthwise: The Older People's Association is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am-3pm, at shop 28/24 Main Street, Blacktown. Group has craft days, talks, social outings, bus trips, scrabble, canasta, board games and cuppas. Details: 96711191.

Open gymkhana: Starting on the last Sunday of the month, Blacktown Showground on Richmond Road will host the events at 10.30am. Entrants must have a THS form.