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🥘新春蒸滾鍋
《第二組 豐衣築食吃喝會》 [0801 豪華蒸氣海鮮火鍋盛宴@鮮味蒸滾鍋］🍽️🦞🦐🥘🍺 
日期：1月8日(四） 
時間：1930-0000 
地點：鮮味蒸滾鍋（TST店） 
人數：4-14人 
消費：每人$415+/（每位$368+SC10%+EF$10） 
Event fee: $10/位(出席時付） 
訂位：4位以上 
Host：CC ✡️參加辦法✡️ {入臨時群前必須全數付$415，接受payme/fps，一經酒家付訂留枱位後，不設缺席退款，自己搵人頂位，多謝合作！} ✳️火鍋店特色✳️ ✳️首創先蒸後滾/蒸氣海鮮定食 ✳️火鍋配料放題 ✳️無限時供應 ✳️極新鮮海鮮/火鍋任飲任食/cp值性價比極高 💖$368套餐💖（需加一） ⭐️ 養生滋補燉湯(位） ⭐️生猛龍蝦（半隻/位） ⭐️活海貝盛盆（位） ⭐️8款海鮮/自選4款（鮑魚/生蠔/龍躉/肉蟹/元貝/生蝦/寄貝/大蟶子） ⭐️蟲草花蒸文昌雞/豬肉丸/蝦丸 ⭐️8款火鍋湯底選擇 ⭐️任食牛頸脊/脆肉鯇 ⭐️數十款火鍋配料自取任食 ⭐️️南瓜鮮排骨粥（1.5小時食） ⭐️自家製涼菜/小食/飲品/雪糕/甜點（任食自取）/酒類另計 ⚛️人多可夾錢另叫象拔蚌刺身/南澳洲龍蝦(時價）⚛️ 
{火鍋店資料} 鮮味蒸滾鍋 (尖沙咀) 網址: https://s.openrice.com/QrbS0kouF00~uAyTUAw 地址: 香港尖沙咀加拿分道20號加拿芬廣場4樓 電話: +852 23681928 =====================

welcome to our Chinese training class. Email: szacicenter@sina.com Tel: +86 755 83286996 Mobil: 13823729545 Web: www.szmandarin.org (http://www.szmandarin.org/)

Welcome to all levels. For the beginners, I will teach you some basic skills and demonstrate and you'll pick up easily. Practice makes perfect! We will practice the club S, 5 and fairway wood 3, 5 and the driver. Looking forward to see you and let's have fun. Sportswear is fine. The equipment and balls will be provided at the driving range. ★★PLEASE let me know through Whatsapp or Calling before u sign up or RSPV and my HK number is 93798380. Otherwise, the chance of attendance will be passed to the one who did say hi to me first. Lastly, remember to let me know 24 HOURS before the Meetup if you will be late or can't attend. Otherwise, the one who absent without notice would be blacklisted and not welcome to join this Meetup anymore. Cheers, Terry Wong

$20 for 2 hours

Have you ever been in a situation where decisions, outcomes and emotions seemed suspended in time - where clarity was elusive and possibilities were endless? Tell us the story of your tales of adventure, introspection, wanderlust or embracing the unknown. Theme for our January show is Up in the Air If you've got a story or just an idea, come along and pitch it for the show. If your story is shortlisted for the show, our host will work with you as you polish and rehearse it. 📌 Story Requirements: - Your story must be true - It must be told in the first person—you are the main character - It should be between 5-10 minutes You don't need to have a completed or polished story ready - just a beginning idea is okay. This workshop is open to individuals at all levels, first-timers or old hands. The purpose of Hong Kong Stories is to help you become a better storyteller. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone loves a story well told.

Hi yogis! I’m Christina, it has been teaching yoga for over 10 years and regularly volunteering yoga class in the Fitfam community for more than four years. This yoga class is chill, simple, and mainly focuses on relaxation for our bodies. Welcome anyone who with yoga experience or beginner. •Bring your own yoga mat •small towel to assist with stretching •wear comfortable outfit •water 🩷we used to meet on the square, there’s the Legislative Council building in the background,close to Harbor,if you can’t find location feel free to text me or leave messages in the fitfam group ***Please pay your attention on the weather, the information from the fitfam WhatsApp group and here*** If the weather is bad, it might change the location to the Central peir 9 or 10 at an hour prior tot he start time IF you cannot make the lesson, please remove your spot. Fitfam is a community for people who like yoga, like to make new friends, doesn’t matter where are you from what languages you are speaking, here is open spaces for everyone 😇😁 Thanks. ⚠️ 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️
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FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field.

Welcome to Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰 Looking to meet new people or simply unwind with interesting conversations? You’ve found the right group! [[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join ]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FrXpbb0VKxv6NA2iOCuqbA) We host weekly casual meetups in the heart of Hong Kong — bringing together locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world 🌍 No pressure, no formalities — just fun chats, new friends, and great vibes. Come join us and be part of the global community.

* **Date & Time**: 11 Jan, Sunday – Meet at 9:30 AM for the hike; dim sum lunch starts around 12PM * **Overall duration**: hike and chill: 1.5hours + dim sum: 1.5 hour + street food tasting 0.5 hour = around 3.5 hours * **Meeting Point & Venue**: \- Reachable by MTR easily in Hong Kong Island\. \- a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views \- The dim sum restaurant was opened in 1978 with traditional authentic dim sum options \*Detail will be shared in Whatsapp after RSVP and payment * **Hike Details**: Easy with steps. Around 30-minute trail to hike to the view point and half an hour to return — gentle paths with unbeatable city and sea vistas. A little bit of natural environment. Suitable for all fitness levels; bring water, sunscreen, and comfy shoes. * Cost: HK$150 including hiking tour + local area exploration + one type of street food (Excluding Dimsum lunch \~around HK$150 per person, pay as you eat — family-style sharing) * **Dim Sum Highlights**: Beside the typical dim sum, there are a few rare traditional dim sum and dishes such as crispy fried chicken, scrambled egg white with milk, sugar egg puff doughnuts etc. * **Vibe**: Relaxed and social, blending outdoor fun with culinary delight. Ideal for expats, and locals to connect over nature and food **Why Join?** Beside the famous Victoria Peak, it is a less touristic viewing point with spectacular urban and coastal views without long trek. Pair it with dim sum in restaurant opened in 1978 with traditional dishes. This combo is the ultimate way to experience the city's blend of nature and culture! **Hey hikers, foodies, expats, locals, and adventure seekers!** Lace up your shoes for a quick, rewarding morning hike at a mountain near Eastern of HK, followed by a delicious dim sum lunch. This easy trail offers breath-taking panoramic views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the harbour—all in under 30 minutes of hiking. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a low-effort outing with high rewards. We'll wrap up with steaming baskets of dim sum classics to refuel and chat. #HongKongHikes #EasyHiking #SpectacularViews #HKEats #DimSumLovers #HongKongOutdoors #ExpatAdventures #LocalExperiences #FoodieHike **Photo Consent Notice**: By joining, you consent to photos/videos from the event being used for future promotions. If you'd rather opt out, just let me know!

**Please make your reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event. The price is HK$88 per reservation.** DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter. ### **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences. 2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people. 3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy. 4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant). ✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships. ### **Why Join Us?** * **Effortless** – We handle all the planning. * **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants. * **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings. * **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people. **📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.** ✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10** **Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bapps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D%5D(apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D)(%5Bhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136%5D(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)) "\[\[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)\](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136)")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bwww.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D%5D(www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable%5D(https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)) "\[\[https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)\](https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable)") Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order. **Note: The RSVPs here on meetup.com does not reflect actual attendance. Guests will book directly on dayofus.com** ## **FAQ** **Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner. **Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle. **Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people. **Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).

## **The Illusion of Security** *Locks. Gates. Guards. Cameras. Barriers. Helmets and hard hats.The theater of safety.* This week, we’re turning our lenses toward **security — or the illusion of it.** From padlocks on gates and rolled-down corrugated steel shop doors to uniformed guards behind folding tables, this assignment is about **how we try to protect space**, and the ways that protection is performed, improvised, or quietly failing. *** ### What to Look For: * **Locks** — rusted, broken, doubled-up, or decorative. * **Chains** and padlocks, bike locks to mailboxes * **Gates** — chained, ajar, ornate, or industrial * **Surveillance cameras** and motion sensors that may or may not be working * **Security booths**, empty or occupied * **Warning signs** — “No Trespassing,” “Private,” “24hr CCTV” * **Security personnel** — formal or makeshift (vests, folding chairs, handwritten logs). Police if you dare! * **Barriers** — barbed wire, ropes, tape, fencing * **Places where security fails or is absurd** — a massive lock on a flimsy door, a sign with no gate, a guard asleep at their post This is a great chance to explore **irony, repetition, symbolism**, and how the city tries to enforce rules, and how individuals control trespassing and theft — visually and physically. *** ### Why This Matters: Security is everywhere — **visual, psychological, architectural**. But often, it’s more about **perception than protection.** We’re not here to mock or intrude. We’re here to **observe** how security is **displayed**, **layered**, and **sometimes performative**. This is about the **objects and structures** that say: *“This place is protected.”* Whether or not that protection is real… is up to the viewer. *** ### How to Approach: * Frame **contrast** — a heavy lock on a glass door, an old camera on a new building * Look for **texture** and signs of decades of weathered use. * Use **shadows or reflections** to add tension or ambiguity * Shoot both **wide for context** and **tight for detail** This could be an interesting assignment for **black-and-white shooting**, focusing on tone, texture shape, and contrast. Any camera will do, including phones and point-and-shoot. Composition is always the most important factor. *** ### Meet-Up Details: **Start:** 2:30 PM **Meeting Point: Yau Ma Tei MTR Exit A1,** Street level (by the motorcycle parking). I think this area will be good as there a lot of closed shops down Canton and Reclamation on Sundays. **Debrief:** 4:00 PM Let’s shoot for 90 minutes and meet again to talk about what we found. Reservation under Robert: LIBERTY COFFEE & WINE NO. 2 DUNDAS STREET (near Ferry Street) MONG KOK *** ### After the Walk: Post approximately **5 images** that explore this theme. If this topic really resonated and you generated even more amazing images, post more! Think about **narrative, metaphor, and contradiction.** *** **Locks can be broken.** **Barriers can be symbolic.** **Security can be an illusion.** Let’s photograph the spaces where control meets vulnerability.

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 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). 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:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. 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! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Inspired by the successful events like "Pot Luck in the Park" and "Saturday Mornings @ East Market," this meetup promises a fun and engaging atmosphere where like-minded individuals can connect over a shared love for languages and cultures. Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will choose from the menu and pay individually)

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!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Java Central Café and Roaster](https://javacentral.coffee/)**!**

Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!