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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

Better Life Meetup@Futian 周六华强北英语角 Theme: Share A Book/Movie/Story Time: Sat 19:00-21:30 2nd-November-2019 地址:广东省深圳市福田区福明路40号雷圳大厦4层锦囊青年寓 Venue: 4th Floor Leizhen Mansion Contact/联系: Kevin 15013515941Wechat/phone

**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.*

星期一至五都好忙？就襯住星期六來為心靈叉叉電吧！ **霎哈嘉瑜伽**是一種特殊而獨特的冥想技巧，可以幫助您以簡單的方式實現自我覺醒，實現與神聖一致的終極目標，實現持久的和平與幸福。 據創辦人Shri Mataji 錫呂‧瑪塔吉女仕分析，這個靜坐瑜珈能令人感受到深層的和諧感，讓思緒進入寧靜，安穩，但完全覺醒的狀態。 霎哈嘉瑜伽冥想 - 通往內心平靜，歡樂和啟蒙的門戶！ 透過參加【免費靜坐瑜珈班】，練習霎哈嘉瑜珈靜坐可以體驗： * 減少憂慮，壓力，情緒上的困擾 * 提高集中力，注意力，從而提高學習及工作能力 * 放棄負面，消極，甚至自毀的生活習慣，對戒菸酒人士有幫助 * 加強個人自信心，減低生活所產生的分歧和衝突 創辦人Shri Mataji從1970開始便到世界各地舉辦講座，教授靜坐瑜珈技巧，所有瑜珈班和講座均不收費。因為創辦人認為，實踐自覺是一種內在與生俱來的能力和權力，並不是、也不能用金錢或物質去購買，至今無數練習者已經分佈全球120多個國家。 2小時的初階班將會在輕鬆無拘束的氣氛中， 學習各種有關我們內在精微能量系統的知識， 各種清理平衡技巧，和享受集體靜坐引導。霎哈嘉瑜伽是以冥想靜坐為主，不是“運動”瑜伽，也不要求任何特殊靜坐姿勢，或特定的服裝， 穿什麼衣服都可以。現場我們會提供坐椅或坐墊。参加者帶一顆心即可。請帶一顆求真，求知和開放​​的心前來。 您亦會學習到如何在家中自行靜坐及保持平衡的技巧。這些技巧容易學習和實踐。每天只需開始冥想10到20分鐘即可感受到明顯差異。 初學者或已有靜坐習慣者，都歡迎前來學習這—套與其他冥想靜坐方式不同的霎哈嘉瑜伽靜坐法。中級進階班(逢星期四及星期六)則歡迎已參加過4次或以上初班並有意探索更深入入靜和深化冥想知識的人仕參加。 期待在課堂上見到大家。(公眾假期休息) 語言:粵語(Present in Cantonese) 即時 WhatsApp: 51808808 和香港霎哈嘉瑜伽聯絡一下 想了解更多霎哈嘉瑜伽信息、請訪問: [Facebook (非牟利機構)](https://www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaHongKong/) [官網](https://www.freemeditation.hk)

🇭🇰West meet East!- Fun Cantonese Beginner class (A1)☀️👬👭 😄 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

🇭🇰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

<🍂 在初冬微涼中，走進靈魂的出口> 位於港島鬧市中的一方秘境——香港動植物公園（兵頭花園），歷史悠久又滿載靈異傳說。傳聞中，入口四頭石獅曾「吐珠傷人」；園中更有「鬼夜哭」的神秘故事流傳至今。 在這片被時間凝望的靜地，我們邀請你參加一場獨特的**心靈圖卡及占卜體驗**。透過圖卡與直覺對話，無論你此刻心有煩憂，或只是想在自在中尋找一絲答案，都歡迎你前來。 讓我們在秋葉飄落與微寒之中，靜靜打開內在的門扉，探索靈魂的低語。 日期：2025.12.28 時間：下午2：15 - 5：30 地點：香港動植物公園某處 報名：RSPV時留下Wtps方便聯絡。活動免費，請參加者持開放與關懷態度，並對活動中談及私隱內容保密。 🌙 帶著一顆寬心而來，讓宇宙替你回答疑惑。 註：帶領者曾受專業占卜訓練

* **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

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.

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ). This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.

The Columbus housing market is evolving, raising questions about next steps. This session will outline current trends in clear, practical terms. Seniors, caregivers, investors, and those preparing to buy or sell in 2026 will all benefit from the information provided. What You’ll Learn: • Key market trends and what’s driving them • How today’s conditions affect buying, selling, and investing • Guidance for seniors and caregivers navigating housing decisions • Strategies to make informed, confident choices All are welcome to attend. Please bring any questions you may have.