Historic Preservation

**US HARDCORE PUNK LEGENDS – FIRST SHOW IN HONG KONG!** Legendary American hardcore punk band Black Flag will make their long‑awaited first show in Hong Kong on 24 May 2026 at The Wanch, presented by The Underground HK. This exclusive “Live in Hong Kong” special will see the band bring their uncompromising energy to a packed Wan Chai club for one night only. Formed in California, USA, Black Flag helped define hardcore punk with their blistering speed, jagged riffs and confrontational lyrics, blazing a trail that influenced punk, metal and alternative bands around the world. Today, founding guitarist Greg Ginn leads a revitalised lineup featuring vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez and drummer Bryce Weston, a configuration that has injected fresh momentum into the band while staying true to the raw spirit of their early work. Hong Kong fans can expect a full‑throttle, career‑spanning set as Black Flag tear through favourites from their back catalogue alongside material from their bold new chapter. A limited number of dedicated VIP tickets will also be available, giving die‑hard fans the chance to get even closer to the band on this historic first Hong Kong date. VIP ticket holders will be invited into the venue early for an exclusive pre‑show experience, including access to Black Flag’s soundcheck and an intimate meet‑and‑greet with the band. Supporting Black Flag on this historic night will be Round Eye, bringing their own wild, genre‑bending punk chaos. Wharney Hotel in Wan Chai is the Official Hotel Partner for Black Flag’s Hong Kong show. Situated in the vibrant heart of the district, Wharney Hotel is a four-star hotel offering modern comfort, outstanding service, and convenient access to Hong Kong’s dynamic nightlife. ​ **BLACK FLAG – LIVE IN HONG KONG** US Hardcore Punk Legends – First Show in Hong Kong! Date: 24 May 2026, 7 PM Venue: The Wanch, 90 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai Tickets: $550 ADV \| $700 WALK‑IN https://www.popticket.hk/en/event/black-flag-live-in-hong-kong

​The U.S.S. Tamesis has dropped out of warp in Hong Kong! We’re hosting a casual meetup to welcome our fellow Starfleet officer from the UK. No Prime Directive violations here—just fans sharing stories and celebrating our shared love for the final frontier. ​U.S.S. Tamesis 已經進入香港星域！我哋正為來自英國嘅星際聯邦軍官舉辦一場輕鬆嘅歡迎聚會。呢度無「最高指導原則」嘅束縛——只有影迷分享故事、一齊慶祝我哋對宇宙終極邊疆嘅熱愛。

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

Hi there everybody! We invite you all to come enjoy Peng Chau island to our next movie night on 26th of April. This time we will watch our first Hungarian movie. But it will also be the first animated movie we watch. The movie is called 'Son of the White Mare' (1981) from director Marcell Jankovics: In this dreamlike Hungarian folk myth, a horse goddess gives birth to three powerful brothers who set out into the Underworld to save three princesses from three evil dragons and reclaim their ancestors' lost kingdom. The movie will have English subtitles. If you want to watch a Hungarian movie for the first time come and enjoy! We will start the movie at 7pm till 9pm in a terrace in Peng Chau. There is a ferry at 5:50pm from Central Pier N6 and arrives in Peng Chau at 6:30pm. I can meet people at the pier at 6:30pm. Or if you want to spend the day in Peng Chau and meet each other afterwards that's also fine! Please let me know if you are coming beforehand so we can prepare for us to meet and take you to the address. We want to encourage discussion about the movie and its theme afterwards. We will prepare some questions so we can debate about it together! You can bring your own food too. Also if you have more ideas on how to make our experience more fun, feel free to share it! If you have any question you can message me :) Hope to see you soon! MOVIE TRAILER>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpIt3WgDHg

**Acro Yoga Community Description** Join us for free Acro Yoga sessions in the beautiful Tamar Park every Friday and Sunday! Our outdoor gatherings welcome everyone interested in exploring Acro Yoga, regardless of experience level. Please sign up on Meetup before joining to stay updated on our sessions and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the practice involves close partner work, so communication and comfort are key. If any issues arise, we encourage respectful handling and prioritizing safety. Come solo or bring a friend, and enjoy a unique workout that combines fitness, play, and social interaction. We look forward to seeing you there!

Star Road Language Exchange 🌃 . *Update: Click Attend and get $20 discount! . Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :) . Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere. . We try to organise every week. Looking forward to seeing you. :) . Time: Sunday 5:15-7:15 Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK (G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong) https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVyy1Hbj8i95QR227?g_st=ic . Entrance Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!) Click Attend and get $20 discount! . Proposal 😂 17:15 Star Rd Lang Ex 19:15 Dinner together . Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries . Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/4vfpY/xy0yQ/a . #HK #English #friends #language

**Total beginners** **welcome!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility,** **Coordination** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people! **Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu) **FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee of $100 HKD for residents. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class. **WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water! **WHEN:** Sunday 5:45 pm NEW people, 6 pm students. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class! **WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m) **WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline! **HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com. **\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Feel free to drop in for an afternoon of pub chess. We welcome players of all skill levels from beginners to grandmasters. There is no entry fee, but please remember to buy a drink to support Trafalgar and to thank them for hosting our group. See you on Sunday at 3pm!

# **德州撲克**（Texas hold'em，有時也簡稱為Hold'em或Holdem），簡稱**德撲**，是世界上最流行的公牌[啤](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B)) "啤")衍生遊戲，也是國際啤比賽的正式競賽項目之一。[世界撲克大賽](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B)) "世界撲克大賽")（World Series of Poker, [WSOP](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP)) "WSOP")）和[世界啤巡迴賽](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD)) "世界啤巡迴賽")（World Poker Tour，[WPT](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT)) "WPT")）的主賽事（Main Event）項目即是「無限注德州撲克」[\[1\]](https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/%E5%BE%B7%E5%B7%9E%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B#cite_note-1)。 德州撲克是位置順序影響最大的啤衍生遊戲之一，每一輪的下注順序維持不變，它也是[美國](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B)) "美國")多數[賭場](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4)) "賭場")內最受歡迎的[啤](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B)) "啤")牌類遊戲，在美國以外的地區也十分流行，與[橋牌](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C)) "橋牌")的流行程度相當。理論上，一桌同時最多可容納22位（若不銷牌則為23位）牌手，但一般是2〜10人一桌。 🔔 呢一局係自助局, 參加者需輪流take turn派牌! 我地唔玩錢, 冠軍有小回贈. 地址: 費用: [$105, Meetup報名$100] 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. 🔔 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: 102 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 📣 我地成業街超抵Deal場地‼️ 星期一至四，$400 book 場玩6個鐘，book 晒成個場, 600尺空間自由玩！ 歡迎約埋啲朋友仔一齊上去玩啦！查詢預約：Whatsapp 6️⃣7️⃣9️⃣4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣

\#\# 活动描述 欢迎加入我们，享受一个轻松愉快的桌游与对话下午！无论你是想练习英语、提高普通话，还是通过桌游结识新朋友，这个活动都非常适合你。 我们将在轻松无压力的环境中提供多种易上手的桌游，让你在玩乐和社交中自然而然地提升语言技能。无论你是语言学习者还是母语者，大家都欢迎参与！ \#\# 活动详情 📅 \*日期\*: 4月26日，星期日 ⏰ \*时间\*: 下午 3:00 - 5:00 🎲 \*活动内容\*: 玩游戏、聊天、尽情享受！ 💬 \*使用语言\*: 英语 & 普通话 期待与你共度美好时光！

*🗡️ Discover the Art of Chinese Sword Dance! 🩰* *Beginner’s Class – No Experience Needed* Step into the graceful world of Chinese Sword Dance, where tradition meets movement. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn: ✨ Fundamentals of Chinese Sword techniques in a dance-inspired style ✨ Basic Chinese dance movements to enhance coordination and flow ✨ Strength and flexibility training for arms, wrists, and fingers ✨ Footwork that tones and strengthens your legs ✨ A full-body workout that blends elegance with power The sword adds gentle resistance, turning each movement into a dynamic fitness experience. Whether you're exploring a new cultural art form or seeking a graceful way to stay active, this class is for you! **📍 *Location:* South Horizons Community Centre – 1F Activities Room** **🕒 *Time:* Tuesdays or Sundays, 6–7pm** **📅 *Date:* RSVP** **💰 Fee : 150/hr** **💬 *Contact:* WhatsApp 6523 0389** *Unleash your inner warrior with elegance and flow. Join us today!*

Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Sunday) Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai. Dress code: Sport Attire The session will include the following: Warm-up exercise Basic Japanese Dojo manners Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa) Attaching Techniques Blocking Techniques Basic Movements of Dodging Sparring Date: Each Sunday Time: 2000-2200pm Location: 6/F, Activity Room, Tai Kok Tsui Sport Centre Fee: $600 per 4 classes Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class. For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261 https://wa.me/85261762261 To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/

Join us for a fun and fitness-focused doubles badminton session at Kowloon (TST) Badminton Meetup. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned player seeking some friendly competition, this event is perfect for everyone. Our meetups are designed to combine exercise and recreational sports in a social and engaging environment. Don't worry if you're new to the sport, as our sessions are coached to help you enhance your badminton techniques while having a great time with fellow sports enthusiasts. Meet new friends, improve your game, and stay active on Sunday mornings with us. Come down to the court, unleash your competitive spirit, and enjoy a morning of exciting badminton matches interspersed with friendly banter and sports socials. Cancellation details: The cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game for weekdays and Wednesday for weekend games. No show or drop out without payment or delayed payment results in a permanent ban. WhatsApp the organizer at 57197742 to confirm your spot. Thanks https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20sports We don't count RSVP for attendance; WhatsApp reservations only. Address- Queen Elizabeth Stadium - Multi-purpose Hall, 18, Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, HK Time - 7:00 am Event fees - 60$ per person Join our badminton WhatsApp group for future event updates. WhatsApp me at 5 7 1 9 7 7 4 2 to join https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20badminton%20group

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

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.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Hosted by OSU Extension Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying. June 4 - Water Bath Canning July 9 - Pressure Canning August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home. Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series. Time 5:00 p.m. Location Bryn Du Mansion 587 Jones Road, Granville https://www.bryndu.com/public-events

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days