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**We match Working Professionals for Weekday Lunch** ***(For first-timer) RSVP through filling in below form for table matching :*** https://forms.gle/LpgwvXq8pNxL3svM8 * What: Meet 2 strangers over lunch - matched by algorithm * When: 12:30 PM * Venue: We will message you after RSVP Note that there will be event fee to be collected prior to the event Follow our instagram for more details! @[weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）

**All nationalities are welcomed🎉 We’re opened our venue for people gathering FREE‼️** - Discuss work - Study - Gathering up with friends ETC. **Date : Every Monday , Wednesday , Friday and Sunday. Time : 6 PM to 10 PM Place : Evernew House building opposite from MTR Exit C.** Our venue is spacious and cozy with relaxing music. You can visit the place during the specified hours. Condition : Buy a drink at least 1 drink to support our venue🥰🫶 (Softdrink , Coffee , Iced lemon tea , Cocktail , Beer) We also have Authentic Thai food if you want, Please order food at the venue.🥗 
🌍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gE6WXWbMEfqiWQw99?g_st=ipc
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 Reminder‼️ : Everyone is not allow to bring any drinks into the venue. If you have any questions, Please contact the organizer WhatsApp : 5366 8151 ‎

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）

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Join us for a fun and active evening in Hong Kong! This event is perfect for those looking to meet new people, stay active, and have a great time. No matter you are just a beginner or expert, this is a place where you can connect with like-minded individuals from various backgrounds. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this meetup is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to make friends, network, and stay active in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Promotion Price: $80 EACH/NIGHT (ALL YOU CAN PLAY FROM 8pm-10pm) (Pay at the counter or online) (Membership Fee $250/yr waived for promotion day) Apps limited to 10 ppl, if you are interested, you can still come and sign up at out tennis centre. Day: Saturday Night Time :2000-2200 Location: SCAA King's Park Tennis Centre, 6 Wylie Path, King's Park, Kowloom Dress Code: Sport Gear: Bring your own racket or borrow at the counter Choose "Trial Member" at Payment link: [https://member.scaa.org.hk/en/event](https://member.scaa.org.hk/en/event)]([https://member.scaa.org.hk/en/event](https://member.scaa.org.hk/en/event))

(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

All nationalities are welcomed🎉 We speak English as second language. Also exchange Cantonese and Mandarin language each other. Let’s meet new friends and exchange your language and culture with people from different backgrounds. Join us every Saturday , Sunday At 6 PM. To Midnight at Moradok Thai in Causeway Bay , Evernew House building opposite from MTR Exit C. From 6 PM - 10 PM. Cafe’ and Talk time From 10PM - Midnight. Turn to be EDM
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📅 When: Every Saturday and Sunday, at 6 PM to Midnight
📍 Where: Moradok Thai in Causeway Bay at Evernew House building (Opposite from MTR Exit C) 
🌍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gE6WXWbMEfqiWQw99?g_st=ipc
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Is there a cost?
• Please pay 50$ to the owner and get free 1 drink ( Beer, Cocktail, Softdrinks, Coffee, Iced lemon tea, Hot lemon tea etc.) Reminder‼️ : Everyone is not allow to bring any drinks into the venue. If you have any questions, Please contact the organizer WhatsApp : 5366 8151 Group WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/KYaZVh7Upfr3mRnnVThdUF

(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Please refer to https://www.threads.com/@trader_investor_organiser for any update on this event. 💬 分享你嘅Struggle 同 Action Plan ⭐️ 每個人都有機會同時間去分享 ⭐️ 你決定點樣用時間 (分享經驗、睇法、提出問題) ⏰ 14 : 30 - 14 : 35 喺酒店 G/F 酒廊集合 ⏰ 14 : 35 - 14 : 45 上去 25/ F 會所 ⏰ 14 : 45 - 15 : 00 介紹 ⏰ 15 : 00 - 17 : 30 分享同反饋 ⏰ 17 : 30 - 17 : 45 行去酒店碼頭解散 💰 HKD 50 或以上 (你覺得嘅價值) 🏝️ 望到維港嘅酒店會所 ☕️ 免費即磨咖啡 / 茶

Hillary, Tsz Ching主持! 費用: [$100 / Girls $60] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. \*\* 必須在此報名, 局滿即止, 不接受臨時Walk In. \*\* 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. \*\* 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 98 🔔BGHK保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk / meeple_wolves

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

You must check into with the host and say you are with Suzie or Columbus Meetup To get the drink specials you must check in before 8:30 pm These are the drinks specials: $3 Domestic Draft- Miller Lite & Coors Light $3 Well Liquor Cocktails (no doubles/no redbull/no shots) $4 Vizzy Seltzers $5 Select Call Liquor-Titos, Bacardi, Bombay, Cazadores Reposado, & Jack Daniels (no doubles/no redbull/no shots) $5 Select Shots- White Tea Shots & Fireball

Come and grow your business by meeting these other business professionals. We can help you expand your customers.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar