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**今日活動資訊:** MT 自家創作遊戲 - 你地兩幫人分別係黑暗會 和 光明會的成員, 互相不知道彼此身份, 一齊應邀出席一埸生死拍賣會. 你嘅目標🎯就係協助你嘅陣營奪取價值更高的寶物! 響遊戲過程中你要辨認出誰是自己人、誰是敵人, 同時要避免敵方查獲自己身份...... 雖然有身份game嘅元素, 但呢隻係一款投標拍賣遊戲, 好適合一d喜歡估估下但又唔喜歡吹水講大話嘅玩家玩! 費用: [$110 / Girls $80] Meetup報名 👨$100 👧$70 Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 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. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 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: 103 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題（如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等）為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題，內容信徒與否都合適。 Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌 雖然主持人會援引聖經經文，但請放心，這是個安全的平台，歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。 Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊 主體語言：英文（可提供中文協助） Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)

聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題（如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等）為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題，內容信徒與否都合適。 Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌 雖然主持人會援引聖經經文，但請放心，這是個安全的平台，歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。 Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊 主體語言：英文（可提供中文協助） Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)

🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!** 🗓 **Date:** 20th June 2026 📍 **Location:** 6th Floor, Chung Pont building, 300 Hennesry Road, wanchai, in person. 🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time. join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think. learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy. Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to: ✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries 🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts 🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind 💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work 🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together. 👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!** #GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation

#近8年來在香港&在多個國家&有史以來全球總收入 票房最高的泰國電影。The highest worldwide grossing Thai-language film of all time, and broke box office records in several countries across Asia. 故事簡介：出生泰籍華裔潮州人家庭的年輕人M，為了繼承百萬遺產辭去工作照顧罹患癌症的的姥姥，並在過程中明白了許多道理。 M (Putthipong), a university dropout low on money, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother (Usha) in the hope of pocketing her inheritance. 《全職乖孫》*How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies* 片長[Length]: 127min; 級別[Class]: I 導演：湯薩蓬·逖提拿坎（ทศพล ทิพย์ทินกร）、帕特·波尼蒂帕特 監製：萬納魯迪·彭西提薩、吉拉·馬利坤 編劇：湯薩蓬·逖提拿坎（ทศพล ทิพย์ทินกร）、帕特·波尼蒂帕特 演員：Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin)、烏薩薩梅坎姆、Tu Tontawan Director: Pat Boonnitipat Writer: Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn, Pat Boonnitipat Stars: Putthipong Assaratanakul, Usha Seamkhum #《泰國導演協會獎》多個獎項(獲獎) [Thai Film Director Awards: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor; Best Actress; Best Screenplay; Best Original Score; Best Cinematography; Best Film Editing ##一針見血獎、Nine Entertain Awards、Kom Chad Luek Awards、Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards：最佳電影 [Best Movie] ##Thailand Box Office Awards 2024、Thai Film Director Awards、Kom Chad Luek Awards、Suphannahong National Film Awards：最佳男主角 [Best Actor] ###第18屆亞洲電影大獎：最佳新演員提名 [Asian Film Awards: Best Newcomer (Nominee)]。Etc… **日期：2026年6月21日(星期日)** **時間：7:30pm-9:45pm** **地點：青年廣場2樓Y劇場** 集合時間及地點：@7:15-7:20pm @Y劇場入口/電聯 名額：4人(同場另有公眾參與) 語言：泰語+潮州話對白,附中文字幕 座位: 自由劃位(本人會於7:15pm先排隊入場為大家獲取好座位) 主辦單位：青年廣場 **Date: 21 June, 2026 (Sunday)** **Time: 7:30pm-9:45pm** **Address: Y Studio, 2/F, Youth Square, Chai Wan** Assemble: @7:15-7:20pm @entrance of Y-Theatre/ by call Seat: 4 people limited (Other movie-watchers in event as well) Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis (I will queue up for good seat at 7:15pm for members) Language: Thai +Teochew Min (Subtitle: Chinese)) Organization: Youth Square MeetUp費用：自由定價價值. 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-> 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. Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event -> 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 \*\*\*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.]

Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life. 開卷有益！大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢？不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀？參加呢個讀書活動，分享好書，分享喜悅。😊 有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我：95182994

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**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講** **「快樂人的精神習慣」** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 快樂無限制，但慣性的思維方式往往阻礙我們變得更快樂。這個實用的佛教禪修課程將會教授快樂人的精神習慣！ 我們將探索幾種能夠提升心靈的禪修和思維方式，並且如何在日常生活上，懷著覺照地加以運用。這樣，無論生活際遇如何，我們都能保持輕鬆快樂的態度。 20/6 謙卑 27/6 覺知無常 4/7 知足 11/7 安忍 黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年，初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法，啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ，從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展，為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/) #現代佛法 #禪修課程

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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)

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**! The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.