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🏔️ Dragons Back Hike & Clean-Up + Seaside BBQ Party! 🍖 Let’s make this Saturday meaningful—and delicious! Tired of spending weekends indoors? Join us on December 27 (Saturday) for a refreshing hike along the stunning Dragons Back Trail! We’ll combine outdoor adventure with eco-action, followed by a relaxing BBQ by the sea. Come for the views, stay for the vibes! 🌤️♻️ ✨ Why You’ll Love This Event: ✅ Hike & Clean: Grab a trash bag—we’ll collect litter along the way while enjoying one of Hong Kong’s most scenic coastal trails. ✅ Asia’s Best Urban Hike: Named by TIME Magazine as a must-do trail! Capture breathtaking views of Shek O, Big Wave Bay, and the South China Sea. ✅ BBQ by the Beach: Wrap up the day with a chill barbecue session by the sea—the perfect reward after a day of doing good! 📅 Schedule: - 10:00 AM → Meet at Shau Kei Wan MTR Station, Exit A3 - 10:30 AM → Arrive at To Tei Wan, warm-up & hike briefing - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM → Dragons Back hike + cleanup (approx. 8.5 km) - 5:30 PM → Arrive at Big Wave Bay for BBQ & social time - 8:00 PM → Head back, happy and refreshed! 🎒 What to Bring: - Gloves / trash picker - A sturdy reusable bag (for collecting trash) - Simple lunch (e.g., sandwich + fruit) & 2L of water - Small backpack, hiking shoes, sun protection - Good vibes and a heart for nature 💚 Let’s enjoy the great outdoors responsibly—and leave it cleaner than we found it. ❤️🌏 DragonsBackHike #EcoHike #HongKongHiking #CleanUpHK #SustainableHK #HikeAndBBQ

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Join us for a fun-filled Year-End Picnic Party! Celebrate the closing of the year with good food, great company, and lots of laughter. It's the perfect opportunity to relax outdoors, enjoy delicious snacks, and meet new friends from all walks of life. Bring your cheerful spirit as we make unforgettable memories together.

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**Happy Holidays Weekend Hikers!** 🎄 We've got one last hike for you on the weekend before the year ends to finish 2025 strong! This is not just a walk; it’s an adventure. We are taking on one of Hong Kong’s most dramatic ridge lines, the Middle Dog’s Teeth (Middle Kau Nga Ling). **\*\*Expect breathtaking open vistas, thrilling scrambles, and the satisfaction of standing on Hong Kong's second-highest summit before descending for a celebratory meal at Tung Chung. 🎉🍜🍱** **📊 Hike Stats & Rating** \* Route: Shek Pik Reservoir → Central Dog’s Teeth → Lantau Peak → Pak Kung Au \* Total Distance: \~8.5 km \* Elevation Gain: \~850m+ (Significant climbing) \* Hiking Duration: \~4.5 hours of moving time. \* Total Event Duration: \~6 to 6.5 hours (Factoring in rest, water breaks, photo stops, and the steep scrambling pace). \* Difficulty Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 - Hard/Strenuous) \* Why? This trail involves scrambling with hands, exposure to heights, and steep stone steps. It requires a good fitness level. *Detailed Itinerary will be provided once you confirmed by joining the hosts whatsapp group.* 🛡️ **Safety & Gear Guidelines** This is an advanced trail. To keep the vibes positive, we must prioritize safety. **🥾 Essential Gear:** **\*\*Footwear: Strictly Hiking Boots/Shoes with good grip. Running shoes are slippery on the gravel/sand of the Dog’s Teeth.** **\*\*Gloves: Highly recommended. You will be using your hands to scramble over rocks on the ridge.** **\*Water: Minimum 2.0L - 2.5L per person. There are no refill points until the end.** **Clothing: Layers. It will be windy and cold at the peak (934m) in December, but you will sweat on the way up. Bring a windbreaker.** **Sun Protection: Hat and sunscreen (The ridge is 100% exposed with zero shade).** **⚠️ Safety Rules:** **\*\*No Solo Wandering: We stick together, especially on the ridge.** **\*Pass with Care: If someone is faster, let them pass at a safe, flat spot.** **\*Know Your Limits: If you have a fear of heights (acrophobia), this route may be overwhelming.** **\*Leave No Trace: We take our trash (and positive vibes) with us; we leave only footprints.** 🙋‍♂️ About our host: *Raj is a Hong Kong hiking enthusiast with deep local trail experience.*

* **Date & Time**: 21 Dec, Sunday – Meet at 10:00 AM for the hike; lunch starts around 11:45 PM * **Overall duration**: hike and chill: 1.5hours + Indian food lunch: 1.5 hour + 0.5 exploration = around 3.5 hours * **Meeting Point & Venue**: \- Reachable by MTR easily at the Eastern part of Hong Kong Island\. \*Detail will be shared by WhatsApp after payment * **Cost**: HK$120, guided hiking tour and area exploration in neighbourhood (EXCLUDING lunch \~around HK$100-150 per person, pay as you eat — family-style sharing) - First come, first serve\. FPS or Payme to 55073213\. Please provide the payment slip to WhatsApp: 55073213 to keep your spot\! * **Hike Details**: Difficulty: 5/10, steep at first 20-30mins , down for about 20-30 mins. One way about an hour trail to hike, hidden hiking trail for about 45minutes. Prefer people not scared of height. * **Highlights**: Amazing hidden trail without other people #Hiking #HikingAdventures #HikingTrail #Hidden #NatureLovers #ExploreNature #HikeMoreWorryLess #GetOutside

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獨木舟/ 直立板/ 浮潛 玩足一日 Canoe / Stand Up Paddle / Snorkeling All day long 地點：海下灣 集合時間&地點： 1. 9am 西貢碼頭小巴站；或 2. 10am 西貢海下雲海(發記)士多 注意：入海下灣交通不便，請預留充足時間 自備：防水袋、可下水膠鞋、泳衣褲、個人防曬用品、水/能量飲品、午餐/零食 備註： 1. 士多有更衣室及淡水沖身 2. 可以租儲物櫃$30 寄存替換衣物 租艇費用(含救生衣)： 1. 直立板：$150/人 2. 單人獨木舟：$100/人 3. 雙人獨木舟：$100/人

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wed/Sun $100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class) Please RSVP one week in advance Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389) Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B 以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費，逾 HK$1000，可免費試上律動班系列一節

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wanchai $100/ class ($350 /4-class) $120/ class with WellSpa Treatment Please reconfirm class time by WhatsApp 6523 0389 Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) 45-60 min per session. 每節課約 45-60 min https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ First time FREE trial with any Cosway purchase receipt under introducer code : HK579632 憑任何以 HK579632 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物收據，可免費試上律動班系列一節

**⚔️ Introduction to Wargaming & Painting Miniature Soldiers at The Arcane Foundry ⚔️** Join me in **The War Room at [The Arcane Foundry](https://share.google/S5i6DYJnJteHWeKtd)** for a laid-back evening of hobby talk and tabletop fun! For just **$15**, you’ll get a **3D-printed regiment of 20 high quality resin models** of your choice to paint — a **$40 value!** Bring your creativity, relax, and let’s make something awesome together. **Choose one from Below:** * 20 Orc Warriors * 20 Empire Soldiers * 20 Dwarf Warriors * 20 Elf Spearmen Step into a world where strategy meets artistry — and where every painted figure tells a story of battle, honor, and imagination. Join **Daclaud** at **The Arcane Foundry** for an evening that introduces newcomers and enthusiasts alike to the timeless craft of **tabletop wargaming** and **miniature painting**. My own journey began with a fascination for fantasy — knights in armor, grim and hardened warriors, and monstrous creatures locked in epic battle. That passion led me to **Dungeons & Dragons**, where I painted my first **Basic Heroes set** and felt the spark that comes from bringing a character to life in miniature form. Not long after, I discovered **Warhammer Fantasy** and **Warhammer 40,000**, and I was hooked. The vision of vast armies clashing across the table — each unit meticulously painted, each story unfolding through dice and imagination — became my creative obsession. During this event, we’ll explore the **origins of wargaming**, from its early military simulations to the richly detailed worlds of modern tabletop battle systems. You’ll learn how to **build and customize your own armies**, paint your first figures, and experience the joy of turning strategy and storytelling into a hands-on art form. Whether you’re drawn by the lore, the hobby, or the thrill of commanding miniature legions, this introduction will open the gates to a world that has captivated hobbyists for generations. **🎨 RSVP today and join us at The Arcane Foundry — where every brushstroke and battle tells a story.**

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.

Wild Ones: Annual Native Seed Swap January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join Wild Ones Columbus for their annual native seeds swap. If you have native seeds to share, please label them with the Latin name and common name. The seeds don’t need to be removed from the seed head if you aren’t sure how to do it, but remove as much stem as possible. Bringing seeds is not required. Bring bags or envelopes to store seeds. Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Phone (614)895-6216 This event will be held in the Greenhouse/Multipurpose Building located near the east end of the parking lot. Click here to see the Inniswood map. If you have native seeds to share, label each species with this information: * Botanical Name * Common Name Species we will accept: * Species native to our ecoregion (8.2.4) - Best * Species native to Ohio and surrounding states - Good * Straight species only - no cultivars. The seeds don’t need to be removed from the seed head if you aren’t sure how to do it, but don’t leave much stem on the seed heads. Please email the list of species to Mary May so we can prepare information for attendees. You can bring the seeds on the day of the swap, or we can arrange to have them picked up beforehand - just let her know in the email. If you don’t have any seeds to bring, no worries. If you are new to native plants or didn't have time to collect seeds, there are ALWAYS plenty from those that do bring them! We love to see "newbies" at our seed exchange! Also, remember to bring something to put seeds in such as envelopes, paper bags or containers.

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us at Sharon Woods Metropark this December 28th from 9-10:30 am for some lovely winter birding. [Register here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) for details closer to the event.