Happenings & Events: Stuff To Know in November!

HLG KART RACE

Upwards of 100 competitors are expected to take part in the 10th anniversary edition of the HLG Kart Race on November 22. The action unfolds on Discovery Bay Road cycle lane where an eight-foot-high ramp is set up. Karts are provided by the organiser Harvey Law Group, and the race is divided into age categories, with kids, aged seven to 12, competing against their peers. Enrol at www.hlgkartrace.com or by emailing kartrace@harveylawcorporation.com.

TEAM FEAR JUNIOR CHALLENGE

Youngsters aged 8 to 17 are ready to run, coasteer, kayak and rock-scramble around DB on November 30 as they take part in the annually anticipated Team Fear Junior Challenge. Participant numbers are capped at 600 this year: to enrol on a first-come-first-served basis, visit www.team-fear.com. [PHOTO BY Col Sim.]

A GAME WITH PURPOSE: THE DB PIRATES BLACK DOG ROUND

For Round Seven (the Black Dog Round) of the HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 on November 8, the DB Pirates Seniors 1st XV are going all out to beat their opponents Gai Wu Blaze, but also to raise funds for mental health support. The Black Dog Round draws inspiration from Winston Churchill’s ‘black dog’ metaphor for his struggles with depression.

For the match at King’s Park Sports Ground, the DB Pirates Seniors have a new kit – striking blacked-out jerseys. All DB Pirates and their supporters are invited to purchase these limited-edition jerseys, with every dollar raised directly funding free psychological support sessions for young people and adults battling depression or anxiety. According to Mind HK, HK$5,000 can provide 12 sessions, HK$10,000 covers 25 sessions and HK$15,000 40 sessions. The DB Pirates are amplifying the impact by matching all funds raised dollar-for-dollar up to HK$10,000.

The Black Dog Round is more than a match; it’s a community event. Sponsors including Coopers, Figo’s and Three Sheets are rallying behind the cause, providing drinks and snacks for fans on match day and collecting donations from players and supporters from both teams. To ensure everyone can join, the DB Pirates are organising a supporters’ bus to and from DB and the sports ground in Yau Ma Tei. Visit www.dbpirates.com to purchase a jersey, scan the QR code to make a tax-deductible donation to Mind HK, and follow the DB Pirates socials for a live stream on match day.

BATH-BOMB MAKING WORKSHOP

Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a family-friendly Bath-Bomb Making Workshop on November 16, from 1pm to 2.30pm, at Discovery Bay Office Centre in DB South Plaza. Instruction is in Cantonese and English, and led by instructors from Codekey Cookies. Each participant gets to create and take home one beautifully fragranced bath bomb. Register on a first-come-firstserved basis at https://tinyurl.com/58j8sjmv

18TH TENNIS CHARITY CUP

DBRC is hosting the 18th Tennis Charity Cup on November 29 in support of Watchdog and the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association, two local charities that focus on children and adults with individual needs. Teams are made up of eight players: four men and four women. Club members’ guests are welcome to the event both to spectate and get on court (maximum three members’ guests per team). To find out more and enrol, call Ajit Gidwani on 9779 0747.

BEACH TENNIS WORLD TOUR @DB

An ITF BT100 / BT10 Beach Tennis World Tour event is hitting Tai Pak Beach from November 21 to 23. These events are sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and attract top international players who compete on sand courts to earn ranking points and prize money. Expect women’s and men’s doubles, mixed doubles and over 40s women’s and men’s doubles – you can watch the matches for free, or sign up to play at Eventbrite. To find out more, turn to page 48.

ST NICHOLAS VISITS

One World Spirit Association has arranged for St Nicholas, the third-century Catholic saint who inspired the modern version of Santa Claus, to pay a visit to DB homes on December 6. Families with children aged two to six years can sign up for a visit, and then prepare a small gift for St Nicholas to deliver when he knocks on their door. WhatsApp 6219 3817 to enrol. [PHOTO BY www.richardgordonphotography.com]

TRANSLANTAU BY UTMB

Scheduled for November 14 to 16, TransLantau™ by UTMB® is one of Hong Kong’s most thrilling endurance races, providing runners with the chance to glory in nature as they conquer Lantau’s challenging peaks and coastal trails. The event offers four distances for athletes of all skill levels: 25km, 50km, 80km and 120km. Race registration is now closed but, if you want a taste of the action, you can sign up as a sweeper, marshal, forerunner, course marker or start/ finish point helper: visit translantau.utmb.world.

LIFEWIRE RUN

The eighth edition of the Lifewire Run heads out from DB South Plaza on December 7 with 2,000 people expected to take part. There are 9km and 3km races for individuals, corporate groups and student groups, plus a popular 1km walk for dogs and their owners. The event is organised by Protection Network Charity Foundation, a local charity that supports children with rare diseases through online crowdfunding. To find out more and sign up to race by November 5, visit www.run.lifewire.hk.

UNBOUND ULTRA-RUN

Mui Wo resident Jo Lodder’s gruelling 3,000km UNBOUND Ultra-Run began in Beijing on October 15 and is scheduled to finish in Hong Kong on December 15. A former jockey turned professional runner, Jo intends to cover nine provinces and municipalities in a tight 60-day schedule, averaging 50km per day with no rest days. His mission? To raise funds for Action Asia Foundation, a Hong Kong-based charity that works to support people living with disabilities and connect them with opportunities. To make a donation, visit www.runchina.run/donate.

DIALOGUE IN THE DARK TOUR

On November 8, City Management is providing a free round-trip coach service to and from Cheung Sha Wan for residents eager to experience Dialogue in the Dark – a specially constructed pitch-black exhibition, in which visually impaired guides lead the sighted to ‘see’ the world in a new and inspirational way. Residents of any age are welcome, and the meeting point is DB North Plaza at 1pm. Register on a first-come- first-served basis by WhatsApp at 5469 1748.

Think Before You Trash!

Help keep food waste out of landfill 

DB FOOD WASTE CHALLENGE

Starting in November, DB Green is running a monthly challenge to encourage residents to separate their food waste and put it in the purple, food-waste collection bins located across DB.

It’s easy to sign up and participate for a chance to win HK$100 every month. There will be three lucky winners each month!

1. Follow the link in the QR code to sign up for the challenge.

2. Keep your food waste separate and put it into a purple, food-waste bin.

3. Send in a photo (weekly) of the food waste you are diverting from landfill.

4. Submit four photos (one a week) to be eligible for the lucky draw.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The food waste you throw into the rubbish bin goes straight to landfill; this is a p roblem because Hong Kong landfills are under very serious pressure: reportedly exhausted (full) by 2026/ 27, with extensions in place to carry us through to 2040. Food waste makes up 30% of domestic waste going to landfill: in 2023, 2,021 tonnes of domestic food waste was sent to landfill each day.

The other issue is that food waste decomposes in landfill and gives off a harmful greenhouse gas – methane, a major contributor to climate change. Methane has 80 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

The best solution is to keep food waste out of landfill by separating it from other waste and putting it in one of DB’s purple, food-waste bins. Food waste from DB is sent to O•PARK1 in Siu Ho Wan, where it is converted into biogas for electricity generation. The DB landscaping team also uses locally collected food waste for composting.

Find out where all DB’s recycling and food-waste collection bins are located by checking the Discovery Bay App – click on Resident, then ESG in DB, then DB Recycling Bin Locations.

It’s also important to reduce the amount of food you throw out:

• Plan meals before you go to the supermarket

• Know the difference between ‘Best by’ and ‘Use by’ dates

• Freeze leftovers to eat another day

• Upcycle your food waste: make stock, cleaning products, compost

START SMALL! MAKE A BIG IMPACT! 

Together, our choices create a cleaner, greener future for everyone! 

Find more from DB’s homegrown environmental charities at FB @DB Green and www.plasticfreeseas.org.

What's Happening Across HK!

BLACK EYED PEAS GLOBAL TOUR 

Get ready to party: the Black Eyes Peas are bringing their global tour to AXA Wonderland on November 19. Fans can look forward to a nostalgia-filled night of chart-topping hits and high-energy choreography. Plenty of 2000s-era anthems – I Gotta Feeling, Boom Boom Pow and Let’s Get It Started – are on the set list and, the icing on the cake, Hong Kong-based pop-soul powerhouse Gin Lee is opening the show. Purchase tickets, ranging from HK$880 to HK$1,880, via KKTIX. 

DOGGO FEST HK 

Art Park at West Kowloon is transforming into a dedicated playground for tail-wagging fun! Running from November 14 to 16, DOGGO Fest HK brings sensory play zones, calming retreat spaces and challenging agility courses all designed for your canine companions’ enjoyment. Expect live music, seminars and a marketplace stocked with over 100 different pet brands. Purchase tickets via Klook or PopTicket.hk. 

MAMA AWARDS 

After seven long years, Asia’s biggest K-pop ceremony is making a spectacular return to Hong Kong from November 28 to 29. Staged at the 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium, MAMA Awards promises two unforgettable nights of live performances, artistic collaborations and fan moments. Purchase tickets, ranging from HK$899 to HK$2,599, via Cityline. 

HK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 

The city’s longest-running international film festival, the Hong Kong French Film Festival, is back with its 54th edition from November 19 to December 11. This year’s spotlight is Alice Winocour’s Coutures: set in Paris Fashion Week, it stars Angelina Jolie as a filmmaker, Ella Rumpf as a makeup artist, and Anyier Anei as a model. For tickets to see over 50 films at venues across Hong Kong, visit www.hkfrenchfilmfestival.com. 

MUSE FEST HK 

Discover the riches local museums have to offer during the 11th edition of Muse Fest HK running from November 1 to 30. With 17 celebrated venues participating, the festival delivers gallery exhibitions, interactive programmes, workshops and family-friendly activities. Be sure to catch the Fun@Museum Carnival; a two-day celebration that kicks of the month-long festivities. To find out more, visit https://l1nq.com/ASHaD.