Out and about (Feb 23)

Beijing

Find your passion

Meet up with new and old friends while learning about different aspects of living in China's bustling capital - and how to channel your passion or find a new one. After the information session you can join the lunch bunch, an informal group that will walk to a nearby restaurant.

10 am-noon, Feb 24. International Newcomers Network, Capital Mansion Athletic Club, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu (South Road), Chaoyang district. 010-8486-2225 Ext 136.

Night of the headhunters

FC Club Beijing brings together business owners, leaders, recruiters, professionals and expats who want to know them. A relaxed and informal atmosphere for people from various professional backgrounds and industries, it's a chance to forge new connections, meet new friends and to become visible to executive search agents, recruiters, employers and human resources representatives. Registration includes finger food and one complimentary drink; open bar.

7:30-10:30 pm, Feb 26. Centro at the Kerry Hotel Beijing, 1 Guanghua Lu (Road), Chaoyang district; walk-in non-members pay 150 yuan ($25), discounted rate for members and early registration at Fcclub.com.

Looking ahead to tee time

The Beijing Golfer's Club hosts its Polar Classic tournament, breaking out clubs and thermals after a winter hiatus. Members and non-members can enter for the "two-man scramble" an anachronism in name only since women are welcome, too. The Polar classic, held at the Huatang International Golf Course in the Yanjiao Development Zone, is the club's first tournament of the season, which ends in the autumn with some big-ticket prizes.

March 1. E-mail both players' names to golf@beijing-golfers-club.org to register and get entry fee and other information.

A happier life with pets

The International Center for Veterinary Services offers a free puppy and adult-dog obedience training program led by Claudia Sanne, a German medical doctor, dog trainer and behaviorist. Sanne has owned and trained many dogs from different backgrounds and worked with renowned trainers in Germany and South Africa. Topics include dog psychology, managing separation anxiety behavior, building bonds with your pets, socialization for puppies, social walking training, managing aggressive behavior and toilet training.

11 am-noon, March 15, International Center for Veterinary Services, 13-16 Rongke Ganlan Cheng Shangjie, Futong Xidajie (West Avenue), Wangjing, Chaoyang district (across the street from the Mercedes Benz Tower and behind the Smile Angel Children's Hospital). Reserve by March 14 at 010-8456-1939 or ICVSASIA.com.