River Cleanups

🏔️ 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

🗺️🇨🇳 Global Mixer! -Joyful MANDARIN Beginner class (B2) 🇨🇳 ☀️👬👭 😄 Date: This Saturday 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: 📚 📍MANDARIN 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

*Follow us on Instagram [@hongkongpubcrawl](https://www.instagram.com/hongkongpubcrawl/) or reserve your spot at our [website](https://www.hongkongpubcrawl.com/lkf-crawl)! HKD 250 for Thursdays, HKD 350 for Friday & Saturday, for booking online and walk in participants.* Party with us and discover Hong Kong’s best nightlife spots in the legendary Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Bar District as you meet other thirsty travellers, locals, and ex-pats, all the while enjoying our unbeatable drink deals. Happening since 2010. WHAT YOU GET * One free shooter at all bars * FREE ALL YOU CAN DRINK DEAL * Party with a team of experienced crawlers * Enjoy FREE VIP entry to the city's hottest clubs (typically priced at $300HKD and up) * Professional photographer privileges to document all the memories you won't remember ​ Crawl Itinerary * 8:45 pm Dead& Dive Bar and Welcome Speech * 9:00 pm Head to the first bar * 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Additional off-the-beaten-track bars * 12:00 am Clubbing at final nightclub destination ​ The night builds up and ends (and for some, just begins...) at our final nightclub, at around 12:00am. The nightclub is not an experience to be missed. Our drink deals don't apply at the nightclub, so remember to take advantage of them before! Free entry to the nightclub is included in your ticket, but you MUST have valid photo identification for entry. Don't wear flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes.

🗺️🇨🇳 Global Mixer! -Joyful MANDARIN Beginner class (B1) 🇨🇳 ☀️👬👭 😄 Date: This Saturday 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: 📚 📍MANDARIN 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

Ignore the waitlist, message us here or on instagram (barhop.hongkong) to sign up. Join us for the Hong Kong Daylight Bar Hop every Saturday afternoon! Discover a new perspective on drinking as we embrace the vibrant daylight hours in Hong Kong. We'll bring you the most fantastic happy hour deals! As part of our adventure, we'll be taking a Hong Kong public tram ride from the first venue to continue our party at the bustling red light district, adding a touch of local charm to our journey. **What it includes:** - Free entry to 4 awesome bars including 1 live band bar - One complimentary shot at each bar - One complimentary Hong Kong public tram ride to party at the vibrant red light district of Hong Kong - Choose your favourite song to jam out in one of the bars! *Drinks deal priced $30 on average* **Meeting time:** 2:15 PM **Meeting Point:** Causeway Bay MTR exit F2 ( Hysan Place) **Entry Fee:** $135 ( Buy 2 get 1 Free for Students) **Walk Ins:** $160 *Reserve your spot through FPS/Payme to 68293890 Or CreditCard or ApplePay: https://book.stripe.com/4gweVY5B0dGrfAcdQW* *We hop every Saturday! **We are taking a regular tram ride (not a party tram) T&C on our website (www.barhophongkong.com)

內容：基礎訓練主要是讓水曲新手、或有其他水中運動經驗的初學玩家學習並鍛鍊水曲基本技巧 (初次體驗者建議先參與新手體驗班)。資深水曲球員亦可參加以加強個人基礎技巧。訓練內容包括泳姿改善、呼吸管換氣練習、閉氣練習、個人傳控球技巧等，並會於每節進行比賽體驗以融會貫通。亦歡迎其他程度之水曲運動員參與。 Content: Basic level training is designed for UWH beginners, swimmers or divers who are interested in getting a hang of UWH, or experienced players wishing to brush up some basic stick works (first-timers are encouraged to join our UWH Try Out first). We have swimming drills, breath holding drills, puck controlling drills and concludes each session by fun and exciting games. UWH players of all other levels are welcomed to join. 泳池：此乃室內恆溫泳池。深度由約1.2米至1.8米。適合初學水曲及進行不同訓練項目的場地。 The pool: Is an indoor heated pool. Depth from approximately 1.2 to 1.8m. It's the perfect pool for beginners and for conducting different UWH drills. 報名：請最遲於課程兩日前以Whatsapp聯絡負責人報名，以便我地安排活動裝備。建議參加者帶備自己之裝備如蛙鞋、面鏡或呼吸管。本會亦有充足之裝備借用，唯需事先通知負責人安排，臨時出席者不保證能獲分配裝備。 Signing up: Please confirm your attendance by Whatsapp-ing our person in charge no later than 2 days prior to the practice. Participants are encouraged to bring your own gears such as fins, mask, and snorkel. We do have extras for renting but prior notice must be given. Last minute comers are not guaranteed with full UWH gears. 價錢：成人＄150，全日制學生＄100。 Fee: $150 for adults and $100 for full time students. 如果你有咩疑問，歡迎隨時message我地。希望好快就可以係水下見～ If you have interested to know more about us, feel free to message us and we will get back to you ASAP! Hope to meet you underwater soon!

**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!

“敲擊襄”專業樂手,2小時引導大家,認識敲擊樂創奏，大家可嘗試各款樂器，一齊互動jam微演出！ The musicians will teach us to play the percussion and we jam a few pieces together. **日期：2025年12月28日(星期日)** **時間：4:45pm-6:45pm**; (可選: *下午茶@3:15-4:00pm@良髀* {大埔名物}) **地點：大埔文娛中心** (新界大埔安邦路12號) 集合時間及地點：@4:30-4:40pm @大埔文娛中心外/電聯 名額：4人 (同場另有公眾參與) 主辦單位：敲擊襄 **Date: 28 December, 2025 (Sunday)** **Time: 4:45pm-6:45pm**; (optional: *afternoon meal @3:15-4:00pm @良髀 {Tai Po famous deep-fried Chicken leg}*) Venue: Tai Po Civic Centre Assemble: @4:30-4:40pm @ entrance of Tai Po Civic Centre / by call Seat: 4 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Organization: Toolbox Percussion MeetUp費：自由定價價值. 請於26/12/2025~~28/11/2025~~或之前,銀行/FPS/PayMe轉帳. 逾期未繳者,其報名將被取消,再發放予候補者. 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, 4) 一起用餐否?-> 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. Bank/FPS/PayMe transferred by 26/12/2025~~28/11/2025~~. If no payment by time, RSVP seat will be cancelled and given out to the waiting participant. Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together? -> 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.]

**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.*

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.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

You must check into with the host and say you are with Suzie or Columbus Meetup To get the drink specials you must check in before 8:30 pm These are the drinks specials: $3 Domestic Draft- Miller Lite & Coors Light $3 Well Liquor Cocktails (no doubles/no redbull/no shots) $4 Vizzy Seltzers $5 Select Call Liquor-Titos, Bacardi, Bombay, Cazadores Reposado, & Jack Daniels (no doubles/no redbull/no shots) $5 Select Shots- White Tea Shots & Fireball