Ghost Towns

Exploring Entrepreneurial Projects in Singapore and also in the China-Asean Economic Agency business in Guangxi, China. Explore the various channels of starting, operating and growing a thriving business in fast-growing industries. Explore opportunities to overcome the pressing challenges that Singapore faces: fastest ageing population, declining productivity, sky-rocketing costs, super competitive environment and ever growing number of foreign talents entering the already very tight economic spaces.....and many more. Complaining about these challenges will not help at all. Let's explore viable options and avenues opened to the average individuals to overcome these social-economic pressures.

Explore, Discuss and See how you can be connected to the vast opportunities available in the strategic China-Asean Special Economic Zone, earmarked to become the 'largest trading city in the world'.

Whether you are looking to buy your first home or considering investing in real estate properties, this meetup is perfect for beginners in real estate investing. Book Coach Douglas for an informative session on the basics of real estate, different investment strategies and how to make the most out of your property purchase for personal use or as an investment. Take the first step towards achieving your financial goals through property ownership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow your real estate knowledge!

Come and join us for an Introduction to Meditation! Every week, we meet up to do guided meditation in English. Before the meditation event, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and what we do. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. General information : • public meditation open to beginners • meditation lasts half an hour • session is free of charge • questions : before our meditation starts, and after it’s over, you may receive a introduction to meditation and to Buddhism and answers to your questions on these topics. • no special clothes required Hope to see you there!

**\*Trekking Mont Blanc 2027\*** https://sgtrek.com/event/trekking-mont-blanc-2027/ As TMB adventures gets full during the peak season. We are now taking bookings for 2027. Do book earlier to secure your slots for the event. We have various dates planned from June to Sep 2027 (Daily departures available). For inquiries and bookings, contact VIJAY on 📞WhatsApp at +6592700908 📧 Email us at contact@sgtrek.com **\*Departure Dates:\*** There are multiple dates for these tours do check with us. Event cost may have some changes do check with us on the actual costing prior to booking. **\*June 2027\*** Wed, 09 Jun – Fri, 18 Jun Thu, 10 Jun – Sat, 19 Jun Fri, 11 Jun – Sun, 20 Jun Sun, 13 Jun – Tue, 22 Jun Mon, 14 Jun – Wed, 23 Jun Wed, 16 Jun – Fri, 25 Jun Thu, 17 Jun – Sat, 26 Jun Fri, 18 Jun – Sun, 27 Jun Sat, 19 Jun – Mon, 28 Jun Sun, 20 Jun – Tue, 29 Jun Mon, 21 Jun – Wed, 30 Jun Tue, 22 Jun – Thu, 01 Jul Wed, 23 Jun – Fri, 02 Jul Thu, 24 Jun – Sat, 03 Jul Fri, 25 Jun – Sun, 04 Jul Sat, 26 Jun – Mon, 05 Jul Sun, 27 Jun – Tue, 06 Jul Mon, 28 Jun – Wed, 07 Jul Tue, 29 Jun – Thu, 08 Jul Wed, 30 Jun – Fri, 09 Jul **\*July 2027\*** Thu, 01 Jul – Sat, 10 Jul Fri, 02 Jul – Sun, 11 Jul Sat, 03 Jul – Mon, 12 Jul Sun, 04 Jul – Tue, 13 Jul Mon, 05 Jul – Wed, 14 Jul Tue, 06 Jul – Thu, 15 Jul Thu, 08 Jul – Sat, 17 Jul Fri, 09 Jul – Sun, 18 Jul Sat, 10 Jul – Mon, 19 Jul Sun, 11 Jul – Tue, 20 Jul Mon, 12 Jul – Wed, 21 Jul Tue, 13 Jul – Thu, 22 Jul Thu, 15 Jul – Sat, 24 Jul Fri, 16 Jul – Sun, 25 Jul Sat, 17 Jul – Mon, 26 Jul Sun, 18 Jul – Tue, 27 Jul Mon, 19 Jul – Wed, 28 Jul Tue, 20 Jul – Thu, 29 Jul Thu, 22 Jul – Sat, 31 Jul Fri, 23 Jul – Sun, 01 Aug Sat, 24 Jul – Mon, 02 Aug Sun, 25 Jul – Tue, 03 Aug Mon, 26 Jul – Wed, 04 Aug Tue, 27 Jul – Thu, 05 Aug Thu, 29 Jul – Sat, 07 Aug Fri, 30 Jul – Sun, 08 Aug Sat, 31 Jul – Mon, 09 Aug **\*August 2027\*** Sun, 01 Aug – Tue, 10 Aug Mon, 02 Aug – Wed, 11 Aug Tue, 03 Aug – Thu, 12 Aug Thu, 05 Aug – Sat, 14 Aug Fri, 06 Aug – Sun, 15 Aug Sat, 07 Aug – Mon, 16 Aug Sun, 08 Aug – Tue, 17 Aug Mon, 09 Aug – Wed, 18 Aug Tue, 10 Aug – Thu, 19 Aug Thu, 12 Aug – Sat, 21 Aug Fri, 13 Aug – Sun, 22 Aug Sat, 14 Aug – Mon, 23 Aug Sun, 15 Aug – Tue, 24 Aug Mon, 16 Aug – Wed, 25 Aug Tue, 17 Aug – Thu, 26 Aug Thu, 19 Aug – Sat, 28 Aug Fri, 20 Aug – Sun, 29 Aug Sat, 21 Aug – Mon, 30 Aug Sun, 22 Aug – Tue, 31 Aug Mon, 23 Aug – Wed, 01 Sep Tue, 24 Aug – Thu, 02 Sep Thu, 26 Aug – Sat, 04 Sep Fri, 27 Aug – Sun, 05 Sep Sat, 28 Aug – Mon, 06 Sep Sun, 29 Aug – Tue, 07 Sep Mon, 30 Aug – Wed, 08 Sep Tue, 31 Aug – Thu, 09 Sep **\*September 2027\*** Wed, 01 Sep – Fri, 10 Sep Thu, 02 Sep – Sat, 11 Sep Fri, 03 Sep – Sun, 12 Sep Sat, 04 Sep – Mon, 13 Sep Sun, 05 Sep – Tue, 14 Sep Mon, 06 Sep – Wed, 15 Sep Tue, 07 Sep – Thu, 16 Sep Wed, 08 Sep – Fri, 17 Sep Thu, 09 Sep – Sat, 18 Sep Fri, 10 Sep – Sun, 19 Sep Sat, 11 Sep – Mon, 20 Sep #SGTREK

**🌋 NEW LAUNCH: 2D1N Mount Fuji Hike 2026** **Book Now ➝** https://sgtrek.com/event/2d1n-mount-fuji-hike-2026/ Ready to conquer Japan’s highest and most iconic peak? Our 2D1N Mount Fuji Hike 2026 is now officially open for booking — and slots are limited daily! Secure your space early and experience one of the world’s most famous climbs with SGTREK. **💰 Event Cost: Only SGD 680 per pax** **📅 Daily Departures: 25 June – 10 September 2026** **🚫 No climbing available: 07–15 Aug 2026** ❌ No Saturday departures 👥 International Group Joining Basis ✨ Private expeditions can be arranged upon request for your preferred dates. Whether you're fulfilling a bucket-list dream or seeking a new adventure challenge, Mount Fuji 2026 is the perfect opportunity. Our experienced partners ensure a safe, well-planned, and unforgettable hiking experience. 📩 For inquiries & bookings, contact VIJAY: 📞 WhatsApp: +65 9270 0908 📧 Email: contact@sgtrek.com 🔥 Don’t wait — daily slots fill fast! Grab your spot now and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with SGTREK.

Greetings horror enthusiasts! 👻 Join us for a night of ghost stories and creepy tales, mingle with fellow horror lovers and bond over a shared love for anything paranormal! Just being yourself, and a story or two to share ☺️ Date: 5 July Time: 7.30-10pm Location: TBA Please message me for the location. I will let you know if the spot is still available! Spots are limited!

**FULLY BOOKED!** EARLY BIRD PRICE of **$2395** Only (for deposit transfer before 14 Apr). Price will be **$2695** thereafter as prices for this Peak Naadam Festival has increased. *(Note: This scenic adventure is organized to co-coincide with **Mongolia's Biggest Celebration** \- the traditional & colorful **NAADAM FESTIVAL**!)* Mongolia, with its rugged terrain and unspoiled wilderness, beckons to all explorers & adventurers seeking an unparalleled journey and new unusual experiences. It is a land of immense beauty especially for nature-lovers and those seeking inner peace and tranquility. This captivating country offers you an opportunity to immerse in its vast, untamed landscapes while delving into the rich tapestry of nomadic lifestyle & culture, breathtaking Unesco World Heritage sites and ancient history. **Its serene landscape** Yes Mongolia, also known as the **Land of the Blue Sky,** features rugged and breathtaking alpine sceneries & terrain. From towering mountains to vast grassy meadows & wild-flowers separated by imposing sand dunes, this ancient land will captivate you with its dramatic beauty and profound silence. And as the sun goes down, the sky unveils a mesmerizing galaxy of stars – yes a starry canvas night that feels within arm's reach. **Wildlife** From soaring golden eagles in the west, and reindeers in the north, along with wild horses, cattle & sheeps and wandering camels in the deserts, travellers will be awed by the wildlife they yearn to see in their natural habitat. In this specially curated TLC Itinerary, you'll get to see most of the Top Sights in Central Mongolia as well as get to enjoy the lifestyle and immerse with the locals. You'll get to experience the warmth & hospitality of these nomads in their cozy ger (Yurt) in the grasslands as you gaze and marvel at the millions of stars above. **Highlights of this Special Scenic Adventure** includes : *\* Mongolia's Biggest & Most Colorful Naadam Festival* \* *Khungnu Khan Nature Reserve* \* *Kharkhorin Ancient City* \**The oldest Buddhist Erdene Zhu Monastery* \* *Orkhon Valley* \**Turtle & Phallic Rocks* \**Ulaan Tsutgalan Red Waterfall* \**Majestic Khangai Mountain Range* \* *Hot-bath at the Tsenkher Hot-Spring* \**The Great White Lake* \* *Trekking at the Khorgo Volcano Crater* \**Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur National Park* \* *Zaisan Hill Memorial* \**Hiking along the shore of the Lake* \**Altan Khaan Great White Lakes* \**Camel Riding on the dunes* \* *Sukhbaatar Square* \**The Magnificent Ghengis Khan Statue* \**Ulaanbatar & more!* *Please note that this is not your usual*\* **"Eat, Shop, Sleep"** \**type of City Tour offered by most Tour Companies. Our desire is to bring nature-lovers & adventurers together to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and experience the true essence of Mongolian lifestyle. In other words, this trip will ignite your 5 senses with different experiences where we believe you'll cherish & remember for a long time.* *" Mongolia is one of those rare destinations that quietly steals your heart. Endless open landscapes, heartfelt hospitality, rich traditions, and unforgettable adventures with new found friends came together in the most magical way. A chance to experience the electrifying **Naadam Festival** added a joyful burst of color and celebration to an already incredible journey. This was more than a holiday; it was a deeply immersive experience filled with breathtaking sights and moments we will treasure forever. Huge thanks to David for leading us on such a beautifully crafted and memorable trip."- Jen & Wayne* \*\*\*\*\*\* This has to be in your **World Travel 'Bucket-List' of Places to Visit.** Check out this video - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3i-LHRMcw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3i-LHRMcw) RSVP now and do the transfer asap before they are all taken! **SPECIAL PROMO PRICE: $2695 ONLY!** (Last slot for this Naadam Festival Celebration period as the Hotels/ Service Providers have started to increase their rates). (**INCLUDED:** English Speaking Guide, All meals/ accommodations/ entrance fees/ permits, land transfers etc. as stated in the itinerary) **Exclude:** International Airfare SIN to Ulaanbaatar \*(\*\*Airline Promo fare starts from $965 **by Singapore/ MIAT Airlines as @ 06/01/26), Personal expenses, Tips to Guides/ Drivers etc.There will be a** TRIP BRIEFING/ Q & A Session once we have the 12 pax confirmed and we will proceed to book this AIR CHINA/ SQ PROMO-FARE asap before the Promo ends. **\*NO WORRIES OR RISK!** *We will gladly refund you the*\* $495 deposit \**(within 3 days) if after the 1st Group Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session, you or we decide that this scenic Trip may not be suitable for you. Thereafter, no refunds/ transfers can be made.* RSVP closes once the slots are all taken. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:** 1. RSVP NOW 2. To reserve your slots, pls transfer a small **Deposit of**\* \*$495 \*\*to : \*\*TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd \*\*via: A) PAYNOW to UEN: 201615037Z or B) Through ATM/Online to: TLC - DBS Current Acct: 070-90238-1-9 1. Once you've transferred,\*\* WhatsApp David (Hp. 9745 1777) \*\*your proof of payment. (IMPT: INDICATE THE EVENT MONGOLIA & YOUR MEETUP NAME). Your slot is now confirmed and you'll be invited to the Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session once RSVP closes. 2. This is a\*\* "First to transfer, First to Confirm" \*\*basis. The sooner we can confirm this Trip, the more everyone saves! 3. Remaining balance to be transferred 45 days before Departure date. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Indemnity and Terms of Participation:** PLEASE READ THIS LINK FOR OUR T&Cs BEFORE YOU RSVP: [https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions](https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions) *By my participation on this trip, I agree to & accept TLC’s terms and conditions.* *We reserve the right without prejudice to return payment at any time and not permit participation - without the obligation to explain or give any reason.* This Trip is organized by TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd (TA License: 02896)

Kampung Ravenswood, Singapore's largest BOTC group brings gaming @ Marina One! Whether you are a light social gamer, a strategy gamer or totally new to gaming, enjoy your weekend with friends and enjoy gaming here! This event is focusing on Blood on the Clocktower, a murder mystery social deduction game with a twist. If you're new to the game, our experienced hosts will be guiding you every step of the way. What is Blood On The Clocktower (BOTC)? Watch here: [https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g?si=GEoGvRoApcY-6Alw](https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g?si=GEoGvRoApcY-6Alw) BOTC is a social deduction game played in a large group of 7-15 players. Be mentally prepared to engage in chaotic back-and-forth conversations and work together with your team to win the game. Lying in a social deduction game? Who knew... Game review: [https://youtu.be/ImcG8sC7qT4?si=8-eCYYf6Skt-rLzO](https://youtu.be/ImcG8sC7qT4?si=8-eCYYf6Skt-rLzO) Price: FREE! Come down and enjoy. Venue: Marina One, B2 (East Tower), opposite Luckin Coffee. Please contact Momo ([wa.me/6596701344](wa.me/6596701344)) or Muthu ([wa.me/6597125916](wa.me/6597125916)) for assistance.

***FULLY BOOKED!*** *(Note: This scenic adventure is organized to co-coincide with **Mongolia's Biggest Celebration** \- the traditional & colorful **NAADAM FESTIVAL**!)* Mongolia, with its rugged terrain and unspoiled wilderness, beckons to all explorers & adventurers seeking an unparalleled journey and new unusual experiences. It is a land of immense beauty especially for nature-lovers and those seeking inner peace and tranquility. This captivating country offers you an opportunity to immerse in its vast, untamed landscapes while delving into the rich tapestry of nomadic lifestyle & culture, breathtaking Unesco World Heritage sites and ancient history. **Its serene landscape** Yes Mongolia, also known as the **Land of the Blue Sky,** features rugged and breathtaking alpine sceneries & terrain. From towering mountains to vast grassy meadows & wild-flowers separated by imposing sand dunes, this ancient land will captivate you with its dramatic beauty and profound silence. And as the sun goes down, the sky unveils a mesmerizing galaxy of stars – yes a starry canvas night that feels within arm's reach. **Wildlife** From soaring golden eagles in the west, and reindeers in the north, along with wild horses, cattle & sheeps and wandering camels in the deserts, travellers will be awed by the wildlife they yearn to see in their natural habitat. In this specially curated TLC Itinerary, you'll get to see most of the Top Sights in Central Mongolia as well as get to enjoy the lifestyle and immerse with the locals. You'll get to experience the warmth & hospitality of these nomads in their cozy ger (Yurt) in the grasslands as you gaze and marvel at the millions of stars above. **Highlights of this Special Scenic Adventure** includes : *Mongolia's Biggest & Most Colorful Naadam Festival*\- Terelj National Reserve\* *Kharkhorin Ancient City*\- The oldest Buddhist Erdene Zhu Monastery\* *Orkhon Valley*\- Turtle & Phallic Rocks\* *Ulaan Tsutgalan Red Waterfall*\- Tuvkhun \* *Majestic Khangai Mountain Range*\- 'Onsen' *Hot-bath at the Tsenkher Hot-Spring*\* *The Great White Lake*\- Trekking at the Volcano Crater \- Khorgo\* *Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur National Park*\- Arkhangai\* *Hiking along the shore of the Lake*\- Altan Khaan Great White Lakes\* *Camel Riding on the dunes*\- Khustai National Park\* *The Magnificent Ghengis Khan Statue*- \**Ulaanbatar & more!* *Please note that this is not your usual*\* "Eat, Shop, Sleep" \**type of City Tour offered by most Tour Companies. Our desire is to bring nature-lovers & adventurers together to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and experience the true essence of Mongolian lifestyle. In other words, this trip will ignite your 5 senses with different experiences where we believe you'll cherish & remember for a long time.* *Mongolia is one of those rare destinations that quietly steals your heart. Endless open landscapes, heartfelt hospitality, rich traditions, and unforgettable adventures with new found friends came together in the most magical way. A chance to experience the electrifying Naadam Festival added a joyful burst of color and celebration to an already incredible journey. This was more than a holiday; it was a deeply immersive experience filled with breathtaking sights and moments we will treasure forever. Huge thanks to David for leading us on such a beautifully crafted and memorable trip."- Jen & Wayne* \*\*\*\*\*\* This has to be in your **World Travel 'Bucket-List' of Places to Visit.** Check out this video - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3i-LHRMcw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3i-LHRMcw) RSVP now and do the transfer asap before they are all taken! **EARLY BIRD PRICE: $2395 ONLY!** (for transfer before 14 Apr. Thereafter price will be $2695 once the Hotels/ Service Providers start to increase their rates.) (**INCLUDED:** English Speaking Guide, All meals/ accommodations/ entrance fees/ permits, land transfers etc. as stated in the itinerary) **Exclude:** International Airfare SIN to Ulaanbaatar \*(\*\*Airline Promo fare starts from $965 \*\*by Singapore Airlines as @ 06/03/26), Personal expenses, Tips to Guides/ Drivers etc. There will be a\*\* TRIP BRIEFING/ Q & A Session \*\*once we have the 12 pax confirmed and we will proceed to book this PROMO-FARE asap before the Promo ends. Personal expenses, Tips to Guides/ Drivers etc. **\*NO WORRIES OR RISK!** *We will gladly refund you the*\* $495 deposit \**(within 3 days) if after the 1st Group Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session, you or we decide that this scenic Trip may not be suitable for you. Thereafter, no refunds/ transfers can be made.* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:** 1. RSVP NOW 2. To reserve your slots, pls transfer a small **Deposit of**\* \*$495 \*\*to : \*\*TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd \*\*via: A) PAYNOW to UEN: 201615037Z or B) Through ATM/Online to: TLC - DBS Current Acct: 070-90238-1-9 1. Once you've transferred,\*\* WhatsApp David (Hp. 9745 1777) \*\*your proof of payment. (IMPT: INDICATE THE EVENT MONGOLIA & YOUR MEETUP NAME). Your slot is now confirmed and you'll be invited to the Trip Briefing/ Q & A Session once RSVP closes. 2. This is a \* "First to transfer, First to Confirm" \* basis. The sooner we can confirm this Trip, the more everyone saves! 3. Remaining balance to be transferred 45 days before Departure date. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Indemnity and Terms of Participation:** PLEASE READ THIS LINK FOR OUR T&Cs BEFORE YOU RSVP: [https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions](https://www.tlcadventuretours.com/terms-and-conditions) *By my participation on this trip, I agree to & accept TLC’s terms and conditions.* *We reserve the right without prejudice to return payment at any time and not permit participation - without the obligation to explain or give any reason.* This Trip is organized by TLC Adventure Tours Pte Ltd (TA License: 02896)

Hi all this year, for Rumble, I aim to help you climb stronger, descend safer, and move more confidently on hikes. We’ll keep our 4 core stations — feet and calves, engine, climbing strength, and downhill control — so you can actually feel progress over the weeks, not just get through a workout! **Meeting Place:** as seen in the image (Right next to Old Hill Street Police Station; opposite Funan) Accessible via different MRT lines and bus stops 3 min walk from Clarke Quay Stn Exit E **Duration:** 1.5h **Level:** Intermediate (and for those serious about training for AU trips) **What to expect:** 1. Warm-up & dynamic stretching 2. Stamina, Stability and Single Leg strengthening exercises with Stairs/Steps :) 3. Jogging/briskwalking between stations **Items to bring/wear** * comfortable sports attire and appropriate shoes * (Arm-length) Towel and water bottle * Most of us will be carrying our bags as part of hike training (you can choose to leave them in your car if you’re driving or bring a small bag) Make sure you are able to run with your bag! (e.g. BACKPACK do not bring a sling bag) **Note:** * In the event of wet weather, the event will be cancelled. However, if it is just a light drizzle, we may still proceed with caution or head to AU office for Signature Indoor Workout. * If you will be late or unable to make it, please inform me in advance (WA +6597318648) or update your RSVP by 8 p.m. the night before so that I can inform the next person on the waitlist. * We’re capping this at **20 pax per session** so it stays focused and manageable. * Priority will go to 2026 AU trip participants and Elite AU club members. If there are slots left, it will be given to members of the publi.c If you’re on the waitlist, it may not move strictly in order as trip participants are prioritised. We will start on time so come at least 5 minutes earlier! If you’ve done Rumble before, you already know what this is about. If you haven’t — come try once. You’ll either love it or hate me slightly. Both are acceptable. Join us for more adventures at: https://bit.ly/3Rv6XrT
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HI EVERYONE. The Wolf King has finally returned. And this time… he’s hungry again. After a long disappearance, steps back into the shadows — bringing with him the hunt, the chaos, and the mind games you’ve been missing. New players, veterans, bluffers, quiet killers… all are welcome. Just remember not everyone here is human. ## 🩸 LETTER FROM THE WOLF KING Listen well, fragile villagers. I have been away… but the hunt never stopped. The forest has grown silent, and my pack has thinned. But now, under the rising blood moon, we gather once more. Some of you will stand with me. Most of you will fall. You may think this is a game — but when night comes, you will learn the difference between hunter… and prey. Come. Sit at my table. Let me see if you survive the night. Sincerely, Wolf King Details: New Players, can come earlier! (from 1pm) Venue: Goodspeed Game Cafe @ Ang Mo Kio Block 710a #02-2625 , (5 mins walk from MRT station) Above 24 hour 思家客Scarlett Supermarket。 **Entry fees : $12/- with 1 can and free flow of snacks !**

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

**Our July novel is: *Listen for the Lie* by Amy Tintera** **This month’s novel was named one of the best books of 2024. It’s a domestic thriller with crime, mystery, and murder, told from women’s perspectives. The story includes a detective, an unreliable narrator, and plenty of suspense. The book is 352 pages in print and 9 hours and 18 minutes on audiobook.** What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life. But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it. The truth is out there, if we just listen.

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.

Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!