Dining for a good cause

The third Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC), a dining event, has been scheduled for next Saturday. CFFC events combine good food with good intentions, great people and general fun.

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Library Tushuguan98 is asking readers to donate books of any kind. The library is also soliciting recommendations and reviews, which might appear on its website.

Young expats create alternative art space

On a cool autumn afternoon, people who walked by the glass door of Homeshop, a hutong house, could peer inside to see people taking naps or playing guitar.

Networking organization soliciting donations for annual event

For many expats, the International Newcomer’s Network (INN) is their first guide to living in a new environment. It has helped newcomers settle into the community for a decade, and its annual Afternoon Tea event raises funds for several charities.

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This Saturday, The Familier is offering an entire afternoon of Halloween-themed games, art and activities. It will be serving an assortment of holiday treats as well.

Architects gather for factory transformation

Five different projects from the Netherlands, Norway and China won top prizes at the second Architects in Mission (AIM) international competition at the end of September at Ertong, a factory that began as a pilot program under the major state-owned steel enterprise Shougang Group.

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To avoid crowds, go with Beijing Hikers to the border of Hebei Province and stroll around Songshan National Park. On this trip, you will climb one of the peaks of Big Haituo Mountain, the second highest spot in Beijing. Reserve your place on the bus in advance. For detailed information and photos, check out beijinghikers.com.

American family promotes sustainable tourism in Yunnan

Two weeks ago, The Hutong, a Beijing-based cultural center, hosted a free lecture by Brian Linden, co-founder of the Linden Centre in Yunnan Province. Linden shared his family’s experiences in Yunnan Province and talked about why his center has been a success.

Ukulele takes listeners into the contemplative heart of music

“Ready? Here we go.” Dressed in casual T-shirts, Zhang Songtao and Irishman Richard Doran began to sing their song “The East Third Ring Road” on a patch of grass at Chaoyang Park.

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Anyone willing to offer his or her help is able to make a difference in the lives of migrant children. Sign up for a day, a month or a year. Once a week, Beijing Buddies sends its volunteers to visit partner migrant schools to spend a half-day with the students. All that’s required is enthusiasm.