Community Cleanup

\~**東九文化中心**：全港首個劇院榮獲杜比全景聲認證。 \~交響樂曲：揉合傳統音樂會+數碼藝術+人工智能，編織多重感官。 經典名曲+改編流行曲+遊戲配樂+電影配樂，會有前瞻創新體會。 \~共享晚餐@淘大商場： 淘大美食太多，就揀選2高CP值的港式/台式食肆之一(茶舍/九份飽)，可多可少的邊食邊聊。 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗞𝗖𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱. Live orchestra performance +Art Tech + AI +imagination converge +new Cultural Centre, traditional concert music will be redefined. \*𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗞𝗖𝗖: 𝟭𝟳𝟬+個揚聲器𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝟭𝟮𝟴條音訊聲道𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝟲𝟰組揚聲器精準定位𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 **日期：2026年4月29日(星期三)** **時間：1)晚餐@6:40pm-7:40pm@淘大商場(建議:茶舍OR九份飽), 2)音樂@8:00pm-9:30pm,** **地點：東九文化中心劇場 (九龍牛頭角道60號)** 集合時間及地點：1)@6:30pm @九龍灣港鐵站B出口,出閘後八達通查閱機旁等; 2)電聯@東九文化中心 名額：6人(同場另有公眾參與) **Date: 29 April, 2026 (Wednesday)** **Time: 1) Dinner @6:40pm-7:40pm @Amoy Plaza (Suggest: Hi Tea ,OR Jiu Fen Full), 2) Music @8:00pm-9:30pm** **Address: The Hall East Kowloon Cultural Centre** Assemble: 1) @6:30pm @Kowloon Bay MTR station exit B where next to Octopus Enquiry Machines; 2) by call/whatsapp @entrance of Concert Hall Seat: 6 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Presented by 香港浸會大學音樂學院 HKBU Academy of Music. MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐否? 5)茶舍or九份飽or無所謂-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\ *S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? 5) Hi Tea/ Jiu Fen Full/ whatever-> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification 晚餐: 1) 茶舍 ([www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-茶舍-九龍灣-港式-r779440](www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-茶舍-九龍灣-港式-r779440)) OR 1. 九份飽 ([www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-九份飽-九龍灣-台灣菜-r684667-r790437/reviews](www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-九份飽-九龍灣-台灣菜-r684667-r790437/reviews)) \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

Sign up at the venue to perform. Performers get one free drink. Free to watch.

In the busy Central & Western District,we provide you with a quiet and cozy corner. You can sit, relax and unwind,or pick up a brush to paint and create freely. No skills needed, no experience required.Just come to de-stress and enjoy your peaceful time. 在中西區鬧市裡，留一個安靜又溫柔的角落給你。 你可以靜坐、放空、休息，也可以隨心拿起畫筆，自由畫畫、創作。不用技巧、不用基礎、不用趕進度，只為療癒、減壓、陪伴自己。 Fee: HK$180 per person 費用：HK$180 / 位 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes)· Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 包含：・免費使用基本畫具（畫紙、顏料、畫筆等）・安靜座位、燈光、冷氣・純放鬆、自助畫畫，無教學 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes) · Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 Whatsapp 預約: 4449 0049 **Event time:** 9:00pm-12:30am 時間: 晚上9:00pm-12:30am **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong 地址: 文咸西街44-46號903室 For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

Feel free to join if you are interested in low level computer stuff. If you have any cool projects or ideas you wanna share, bring them along

**No judgment. No talking. Just one collective roar.** Life in Hong Kong is fast, loud, and often overwhelming. We carry stress in our bodies, and sometimes, a deep breath just isn't enough. You’ve probably felt the urge to scream into the void—well, here is your void, and you won't be alone in it. **🕒 The Game Plan** What's gonna happen? We keep it simple. We are here to release. **1\. Turn Up:** More details [here](https://www.instagram.com/harbourhowlhk?igsh=NXU0OWltNGhjaGRj&utm_source=qr) **2\. The Count:** On the count of three, we scream as a group. **3\. The Echo:** We repeat as needed until the air feels lighter. ### 🤫 The No-Pressure Promise * **No Sharing:** We will **not** go around in a circle to share our "feelings" or why we are there. * **No Small Talk:** You can arrive, scream, and leave without saying a single word to anyone. * **Total Unity:** If you've been hesitant because you're afraid of being judged or looking "crazy," remember: **everyone else is doing it too.** You aren't the outlier; you're part of the howl. * *Please participate at your own comfort level. This is a wellness activity, not a substitute for professional mental health services.*

🗺️🇨🇳 Global Mixer! -Joyful MANDARIN Beginner class (B2) 🇨🇳 ☀️👬👭 😄 Date: This Saturday Time: 1 hour 30 mins Students: Around 6-8 Students Teaching language: English WhatsApp +852-63147835 (***MUST register in advance: to confirm the most updated class & meeting details**) Content covered: 📚 📍MANDARIN basics and essentials 📍Teaching materials included (pls bring your own pen and notebook & Be ON TIME!) 📣Registration will be closed when it’s FULL 📣Can invite friends to join & share this event around!⭐️ Thanks! ✈️Go Beyond, Unlock Your Potential! 🔑🌏 —————————————————— 👩🏻‍🏫 Teacher Info ℹ️ 📚 Tri-lingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, English) and Experienced in teaching 📍Aim to empower students to unlock their potentials in academic or professional side 📍Strong in tackling students’ usual struggles in Chinese (Both Cantonese & Mandarin) 📍Good at providing Fun, Interactive, and Engaging learning experience

🇭🇰West meet East!- Fun Cantonese Beginner class (A2)☀️ 👬👭 😄 Date: This Sunday Time: 1 hour 30 mins Students: Around 6-8 Students Teaching language: English WhatsApp +852-63147835 (***MUST register in advance: to confirm the most updated class & meeting details**) Content covered: 📚 📍Cantonese basics and essentials 📍Teaching materials included (pls bring your own pen and notebook & Be ON TIME!) 📣Registration will be closed when it’s FULL 📣Can invite friends to join & share this event around!⭐️ Thanks! ✈️Go Beyond, Unlock Your Potential! 🔑🌏 —————————————————— 👩🏻‍🏫 Teacher Info ℹ️ 📚 Tri-lingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, English) and Experienced in teaching 📍Aim to empower students to unlock their potentials in academic or professional side 📍Strong in tackling students’ usual struggles in Chinese (Both Cantonese & Mandarin) 📍Good at providing Fun, Interactive, and Engaging learning experience

\* This event is listed here for info only. Please complete your registration on **[The 852 Community on Heylo](https://heylo.group/the852)**. Download the app to view more details and receive workout photos: [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/heylo-build-community-groups/id1445966180?l=en-GB) / [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piccup&pcampaignid=web_share) \* **Fitness Powered by Kung Fu.** Blending modern **Kung Fu's explosive power** with **interval training method**, **fitness expert trainer** **and** **osteopath Jonathan Vallade** helps you enhance your fitness and strength smartly and safely in this transformative class. This unique bodyweight and band-assisted class focuses on building strength, power and flexibility through a full-body workout. Meanwhile, you will learn authentic Kung Fu movements. ⏰ 7:00 pm \~ 8:00 pm on Thursdays ✨ Bring towel, water, gym gloves, and yoga mat (optional). 🎟 FREE for all members. Membership is HK$150/month, cancel anytime. \*\*\* **Register the event here: [The 852 on Heylo](http://heylo.group/the852)** \*\*\* **About Coach Jonathan Vallade** DEJEPS Fitness Trainer • Osteopath • Movement Specialist • Yoga Teacher • Founder of MOCA System A former French National Wushu Team member, trained osteopath, and holder of DEJEPS (the highest fitness qualification in France), Jon uniquely bridges elite martial arts and fitness with clinical body science. \*\*\* ***[The 852](https://heylo.group/the852)***[ ](https://heylo.group/the852)*is a Fitness & Social Community that supports an active lifestyle through accessible monthly membership pricing of HK$150. Members can enjoy free weekly outdoor workouts, member benefits, discounted rates or free to select paid events.* Follow us on [I](https://www.instagram.com/the852hk/)**[nstagram @The852HK](https://www.instagram.com/the852hk/)** **The 852 on Heylo : https://heylo.group/the852** Download the app to view details: [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/heylo-build-community-groups/id1445966180?l=en-GB) / [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piccup&pcampaignid=web_share)

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

# 🏖️五一假期玩足 5 粒鐘！40人大型假日派對🎉 🎤唱K x 🎱桌球 x 🎲 桌遊 x 🀄麻雀x 🎯鏢機 x 🎮 街機 x 👫識朋友 五一公眾假期，唔想出街同人迫，又唔想悶喺屋企？🏠 難得紅日放假，最啱就係識下新朋友，盡情玩樂叉叉電！🔋 我哋已包起可容納50\~60人嘅大場地，邀請大家一齊玩！🎉 由下晝玩到夜晚，由陌生玩到熟絡✨👫👭👬 🔥 現場有咩玩？ 🎤 唱K： 同鍾意唱歌嘅朋友一齊唱，大展歌喉 🎱 桌球/鏢機： 手痕想切磋？隨時開波 🎮 街機遊戲： 大量好玩童年回憶遊戲 🎲 Boardgame： 輕鬆好玩 Party 類，輕策桌遊邊玩邊傾 🀄 麻雀： 假期點少得打牌？自動麻雀機準備就緒！ ✨特別安排 🚫 不需公開自我介紹。 🔄 Speed Social： 分組換檯精簡快速交流，極速熱身，輕鬆認識其他參加者 🤝 分組破冰遊戲： 輕鬆好玩嘅互動 Game，零尷尬破冰 (約15分鐘，自由參與) 🍔 食物飲品安排(自費)： 自由度 Max！你可以： 1️⃣ 食飽先過黎 2️⃣ 現場同其他參加者夾份叫外賣 (一齊食最開心🍕) 3️⃣ 自備私伙美食/酒精飲品 (BYOB 🍻) ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ 📅 日期：5月1日 (公眾假期) ⏰ 時間：4PM - 9PM (歡迎隨時加入及離場) 📍 地點：荔枝角 Party Room (近地鐵出口 2 分鐘步程，極速到達！) 👥 對象：80/90/00後 🔥 名額：限量 40 名 🎫 費用： ⚡ 限時Meetup優惠 (4月30日前)：$168/位 ✨ 女生優惠額外再減 $30/位 (價格或會因情況而向上調整, 以最後顯示價格為準) 正價：$200/位 ⚠️ 注意： 名額有限，請盡早報名留位。 如臨時嚟唔到，可轉讓位置比朋友。 #五一好去處 #假日派對 #識朋友 #麻雀派對 #荔枝角 #PartyRoom #性價比高 ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ **🎟️ 預約席位** 為確保男女比例平衡與社交質素，所有席位以收到轉賬確認為準。 * **查詢/報名 WhatsApp：** 91622624 * **一鍵報名：**[https://wa.me/85291622624?text=我想報名參加5月1日假日派對](https://wa.me/85291622624?text=%E6%88%91%E6%83%B3%E5%A0%B1%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%83%E5%8A%A05%E6%9C%881%E6%97%A5%E5%81%87%E6%97%A5%E6%B4%BE%E5%B0%8D) * \*參加者多於 whatsapp 直接報名, Meetup報名人數不準 **【轉賬方式】** * **PayMe 連結：** [https://payme.hsbc/kuuu](https://payme.hsbc/kuuu) * **FPS 轉數快：** 91622624 * *請於轉賬後 WhatsApp 截圖至 91622624 確認* ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ **🌟 關於 KAIROS 刻遇** 我們持續優化每一場聚會的質地，致力於在繁忙的都市中，為優秀的靈魂打造更舒適、更有深度的連結場域。 【刻遇預告】KAIROS 刻遇｜在時光的流動中，精準對焦 當 Chronos 的指針不停走動，我們選擇在 Kairos 的瞬間停駐。 活動地圖已開啟，誠邀每一位，在對的時間，遇見對的人。 📅 刻遇日程 May 1 (Fri) 4pm-9pm：🏖️五一假期大型假日派對🎉**👫👭👬** [https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314093638/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314093638/) May 2 \~ May 3：兩日一夜 Chill 輕鬆互動Trip ＋ 🏎️ 高卡車 ​​ 🎉 [https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314211590/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314211590/) May 17 (Fri) 4pm-10pm：🎤✨6小時🎶唱K Party】👫👭👬✨🎉🥳 [https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314538825/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314538825/) May 30 \~ May 31：兩日一夜 Chill 輕鬆互動Trip ＋ 🏎️ 越野車 ​​ 🎉 [https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314211628/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/314211628/) 🎟️ 報名與留位 名額稀缺，請透過 WhatsApp 或 Meetup 預約你的席位： 📲 WhatsApp 直接報名： [https://wa.me/85291622624?text=我想報名參加活動](https://wa.me/85291622624?text=%E6%88%91%E6%83%B3%E5%A0%B1%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%83%E5%8A%A0%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95) 期待在更趨近完美的時光中與你相遇。 「不為消磨時光，只為刻畫靈魂。」

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

**Pickleball + coffee + community 🌱** **Let’s kick things off with pickleball at Park of Roses, then join us at Blackend Coffee to unwind and connect.** **Pickleball 🏓 10:30am-12:30pm** **Blackend Coffee ☕️ 🌯 1-3pm** **All levels welcome!** **Can’t waitt to see everyone!** **📍 Park of Roses** **3901 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43214** **📍Blackend Coffee** **2619 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43202**

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The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.