This week Shunyi Happenings has a subtle flavor of summer’s slower pace as things slowly start to wind down. We have appreciation lunches, final charity bazaar at a school, wine tasting with friends, and maybe some closure with yoga. If you want to promote an event, store opening or closing, sale, and any other fun family friendly event taking place in Shunyi, please get in touch with our Shunyi Correspondent Anjana Kainikkara by emailing anjanakainikkara@beijing-kids.com
Roundabout Volunteer Potluck Lunch, May 26
A busy year is not unusual for the Roundabout team and they’ve worked incredibly hard all year long. They still have a few more events to finish up before most things close for summer and Shunyi quiets down. It takes an army of people to make an organization as big as Roundabout tick, therefore roundabout is holding a lunch for all of its invaluable and passionate volunteers. Given that the Roundabout community is so diverse, it seems befitting to have a potluck in appreciation for their support. To participate, email them before May, 20. Free. 11am-2pm. Roundabout Store (roudaboutvolunteer@yahoo.uk.co)
Coffee and Books Bazaar at DCB, May25
All ages. Coffee and Books Café at DCB is hosting its last Bazaar before the end of this academic year. You’ll have plenty of gift options to choose from in the apparel, jewelry and handicrafts sections. The table fee from this event goes to charity and supports children in need. Free. 10am-2pm. Dulwich College Beijing (13651346434, brownmarykate@yahoo.co.uk)
Art & Wine for Charity at Balmain Gourmet, May 28
Celebrate the simple pleasures of life at this event showcasing art from Beverly Howard and wine by Donna. The wines chosen for this evening pair perfectly with the mood of the exhibition. Tickets include four wines paired with nibbles, including gourmet sausages. Proceeds from sales go to support Little Flower Orphanage and towards a life saving surgery for a child in need. RSVP required. RMB 160. 6.30-Late. Balmain Gourmet Meat & Grill (18600039708, balmaingourmet@vip.163.com, bevfhoward@icloud.com)
Beijing’s First Ever Yoga Gives Back, May 21
Ages 13+. It’s not too late to register and come out to support this one-of-a-kind event! A two-hour bilingual yoga class successively hosted by five teachers: Gwen, Robyn, Sean, Theresa, and Desiree. They’ll guide you through a series of 108 sun salutations, which is an auspicious number in India and is equivalent to the number of beads in a string of mala beads. “For the cost of one class, you can save a life,” is the powerful slogan of Yoga Gives Back. Help impoverished women and children in India, by bringing your own mats, bringing your friends along and finding your center! Minimum donation RMB 150. 9.30-11.30am. International School of Beijing (8149.2345)
Timeout’s Massive Bubble Party, May 21
All ages. We’re not going to lie that bubbles and suds will cover Shine Hills this Saturday, and your family will be covered in slippery foam if you go too. The first 300 entrants get a free bubble gun. RSVP required. Free. 11am-8pm. Shine Hills (tobjmarketing@timeoutcn.com)
JBM Beijing’s Health Week, May 22-29
Ages 12+ If you’re looking to kickoff a healthy summer, this might be just what you’re looking for with a kickoff at WAB. Sign up is required for most events and the deadline is May 19. Also take note that not all events take place in Shunyi, so travel might be required. The cost of your involvement depends on which events you choose, as many are free. If you wanted to participate in the whole event, a complete package would cost RMB 5,110 not counting travel costs. Cost varies. 8am-8pm. Location Varies (18 6184 64579)
Photos: Richard Gailey, Micadew (Flickr), and courtesy of Balmain Gourmet, DCB, JBM, and Roundabout.
