& Events! KNOW IN MAY!

Head to the 27th Tennis Nations Cup final on May 6 at the Discovery Bay Recreation Club (DBRC) for what is sure to be an action-packed day. The club’s top tennis players are set to showcase their skills, as they battle it out on court in whacky national costumes. To know more, call the DBRC on 2987 7381 or visit www.dbrc.hk. [PHOTO BY Richard Gordonwww.richardgordon.com.]

Towa Bird, former Discovery College student and YRock kid, has released her first single, Wild Heart , on the Interscope label. Since taking up electric guitar at the age of 12, the singer-songwriter has become known for her wildly explosive guitar solos and sensitive lyrics. “I grew up listening to so many male-gazey love songs, and it was important to put something out into the world that felt like the music I wanted for myself when I was a kid,” Towa says of her April release which you can catch on Spotify.

[PHOTO COURTESY OF Les Bird.]

Got an obsession with Korean food? Then head to newly opened JOO Korean Grill & Bar in DB North for the real deal. The menu is extensive, packed with authentic stews, dumplings and noodle dishes; pork belly and beef short ribs, hot off the grill, are signature dishes. There are small plates and plates for sharing, as well as a dedicated, well-priced lunch menu. Be sure to try the crispy kimchi pancake and yellowtail ceviche. JOO is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm. To make a booking or order takeout, call 6706 7520.

THROUGH MAY | DONATE PRELOVED FURNITURE to people in need through DB Mothers & Friends. To arrange for pick-up, visit Facebook @dbmf.collection.

MAY 1 | GATHER AT THE PLANT MARKET in DB Community Green Square from 2pm to 4pm. Visit Facebook @DynamicDB.

MAY 14 | SHOP THE DISCOVERY BAY MARKET in DB Plaza from 11am to 6pm. Visit www.handmadehongkong.com.

MAY 21 | JOIN A BEACH CLEAN-UP! Meet at the gate to DB/ Nim Shue Wan at 2.10pm. Email dana@plasticfreeseas.org to RSVP.

Congratulations to Foster Henderson, who was awarded Grand Champion of the Gasca International Music Competition in Tokyo in April. One of only two competitors to play two instruments in the competition, the nine-year-old DB resident placed first in violin and runner-up in piano. Foster would like to express his thanks to his piano teacher (and mum) concert pianist Stephanie Fung, and his violin teacher Nina Wong. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Tim Henderson.]