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AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly Tech Support at Ridge Oak on 9/14/26

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped seniors with several different technology questions. One senior needed assistance downloading an app onto their Huawei phone, and the volunteer guided them through the process. Another senior needed help fixing the ringtone for WeChat so they could hear notifications more easily. Volunteers also helped a senior delete their ChatGPT […]

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Sole4Souls Shoes Donations on Aug 31, 2026

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Sole4Souls Shoes Donations on Aug 31, 2026 On Aug 31, 2026, members of the AYLUS Scottsdale Branch volunteered at Sole4Souls Shoes Donations in Scottsdale Fiesta 10220-B North 90th Street Scottsdale AZ 85258. If you participate Sole4Souls, you can drop off the shoes to the following location individually. Donating your used […]

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Thirst Aid Collection – September on Sep 12, 2026

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Thirst Aid Collection – September on Sep 12, 2026 On Sep 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Scottsdale Branch volunteered at Thirst Aid Collection – September in 1300 W. Harrison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 from 11-11:10am. Extreme heat is a regional emergency. Key Campus is part of a wide-reaching network […]

Polymarket as a Leading Indicator for Commodity Prices: Can Traders Outrun Futures Markets?

Commodity futures markets have long been treated as the institutional standard for price discovery: a futures contract on crude oil, natural gas, or agricultural products aggregates the collective judgment of professional traders, hedge funds, and producers with direct market exposure. Yet the emergence of decentralized prediction markets introduces a potential rival mechanism. Polymarket, operating on […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Online Marathon Read Aloud 9/13/2026

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Volunteers Play Sports with Kids at Firefighter’s Park 74th (9/11/26)

Another beautiful afternoon at Firefighter Park, laughter and fun encompassed the full capacity of the park as the volunteers delightfully played a variety of games and sports with Jack and Austin, our client and playmate. We started by spending a chill minute on the swings, Yucheng and Christina took turns pushing Jack and enjoying a […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch distributed flyers for a book drive for Books for Development on September 6, 2026

From 9:00 to 11:30 AM on September 12, 2026, AYLUS Bellaire distributed flyers to homes throughout the Bellaire neighborhood in the area between Pocahontas St. and Aspen St. to promote a book drive benefiting Books For Development. Volunteers walked door-to-door, placing flyers on doors that provided residents with information about the book drive and how […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch Volunteered at Evelyn’s Park on September 12, 2026

On September 12, 2026, the AYLUS Bellaire Branch organized a community cleanup event at Evelyn’s Park from 6:40 PM to 7:40 PM to promote environmental awareness, encourage community service, and help maintain a clean and welcoming public space for local residents.   The volunteers worked efficiently to cover key areas of the park, including walking […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 09/12/26

On September 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch volunteered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. The volunteers arrived at 7:20 AM and remained at the center until 1:00 PM, completing 5.5 hours of community service. During their time there, they assisted with the center’s efforts to prepare and provide food […]

AYLUS Irvine Helps at Food Bank on 8/22/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 8:30-11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and essential resources to […]

City and Neighbor support: Library book sale preparation on September 10, 2026

On September 10, 2026, Pearland Youth Volunteers volunteered at Westside library to help prepare for the September book sale. The volunteers assisted library staff by moving books, flattening boxes, replenishing lobby shelves. Standing, lifting and moving . The volunteers worked together checked if the donated books are in good conditions. They also priced, sorted and […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#294): Pearland My PlayClub #40 on September 5, 2026

On September 5, 2026, volunteers gathered at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park for another fun-filled My PlayClub event with our special needs friends. The weather was hot and challenging, but the heat did not diminish the volunteers’ enthusiasm or dedication. With smiles and plenty of energy, they spent the afternoon playing games, creating balloon art, painting faces, and sharing […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 97th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on September 12th, 2026

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (September 12th, 2026)

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch assists regularly with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and members work to maintain various gardens and help with other roles. On Saturday September 12th, AYLUS volunteered at the Little Ones’ memorial garden to assist in a project with the botanical gardens. Members weeded the Little Ones’ memorial garden and surrounding area. Thank […]

AYLUS Glen Head Volunteers Support Art Teachers and Children at Local Art Academy | September 12, 2026

We volunteered at a local art academy center where we supported children through creative art and drawing activities. We helped children develop their creativity, imagination, and confidence by guiding them through different drawing projects, including simple sketches, coloring, nature drawings, seasonal artwork, and creative illustrations. We worked with children individually and in small groups, explaining […]

AYLUS Irvine Helps at Food Bank on 9/12/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 8:30-11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and essential resources […]

AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch Color A Smile Program

During August 2026, volunteers of the AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch completed colorful coloring pages for the Color A Smile program to bring encouragement to people in need, including seniors and overseas military members. These pages held a variety of colors and thoughtful designs, along with colorful and nicely-drawn pictures. After finishing, volunteers signed their first […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 8/29/26

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance setting up a new Amazon tablet, and the volunteer helped connect it to the FVBR resident Wi-Fi, sign into their Amazon account, and download games from the app store. Another senior needed help signing into the guest Wi-Fi, and the […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 9/12/26

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance setting up a new Fire tablet, and the volunteer guided them through signing in with their Amazon account and installing word games on the device. Another senior needed help deleting contacts from their phone, and the volunteer showed them how […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge attended the first meeting of YMCA SIM Program on 9/12/26

AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the YMCA SIM Program’s first session of the year. Location: YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 During the annual training, volunteers reviewed the program’s goals, plans, and expectations for the upcoming year. Volunteers also inspected, organized, and prepared all necessary equipment to ensure everything was ready […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 09/05/26

On September 5, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga to support the center’s ongoing food distribution efforts. From 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, volunteers contributed their time and effort to help organize donated food and prepare essential groceries for distribution to local families. Each […]

Bergen Branch Donates to the NYNJ Goodwill Donation Center (12th) on August 31st, 2026

On August 31st, 2026, the Bergen branch proudly contributed to the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. Members collected and donated various clothing items such as shirts, pants, winter apparel, and other necessities to help those in need. It was rewarding to extend our service efforts beyond our immediate community and make a positive […]

Bergen Branch Hosts Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) Card Making Event (7th) on August 29th, 2026

On August 29th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch organized a halloween-themed card-making event to support hospitalized children. All completed cards will be donated to Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) in Chicago, Illinois. During the event, we created more than 45 handmade cards filled with bright colors and uplifting messages. Inspired by Halloween traditions […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 9/06/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 6, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 6, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Reading, STEM, Math, and Chess. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 9/05/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 5, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 5, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math, English, Spanish, and Science. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 9/4/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 4, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 4, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Chinese and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to […]

Raritan Valley Branch Overseas Spoken English Tutoring July-August 2026 Progress Report

During the months of July and August, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch volunteer tutors continued teaching English to students overseas. Volunteers prepared lessons on vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing to help students improve their English skills. Even as many were busy with extracurriculars or enjoying their summers, they remained committed to teaching and providing engaging lessons. […]

Event 157: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with GRACE to Support Local Families with Baby Essentials in September 2026

AYLUS Morris Branch members partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials) to support local families in need through a donation drive focused on infant and baby essentials. Members collected infant diapers and various baby items, including essential supplies that families with young children can use every day. Volunteers carefully gathered, checked, […]

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Summer clothes donation on Aug 31, 2026

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Summer clothes donation on Aug 31, 2026 On Aug 31, 2026, members of the AYLUS Scottsdale Branch volunteered at Summer clothes donation in Scottsdale, Arizona. AYLUS sends warmth and saves lives! Our branch will organize a clothes donation to charitable organizations. Members are requested to collect new, used, but still […]

AYLUS Bristol Village Senior Engagement Program (9/9/2026)

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, AYLUS volunteers visited Bristol Village Assisted Living and Memory Care from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for our first fall session. Volunteers performed opera, violin, and piano pieces, then spent time doing puzzles, playing poker, and chatting with the residents. Our volunteers brought warmth and companionship to the seniors, creating meaningful […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Concert at The Residence in Basking Ridge on 8/30/26

The AYLUS Basking Ridge Chapter organized a community concert at The Residence in Basking Ridge (Common Area, 219 Mt. Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). One month prior to the event, local AYLUS members were invited to sign up as performers. The concert featured 11 diverse performances, including piano, clarinet, cello,vocal, and dance. To enhance […]

AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (77th) on 9/5/26

On Saturday, September 5th, members of AYLUS Roslyn visited the CP Nassau residents at group home  At the start, the residents and the volunteers played connect four with the residents. After that, the residents and the volunteers began to bake cookies. The residents did a wonderful job of preparing and mixing the batter to make […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring at Station Library 143rd (9/8/26)

On Tuesday, September 8th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch hosted another productive session at the Great Neck Station Library. Although we had an unexpectedly large number of students to tutor today, we managed everything smoothly, and everyone got their work done efficiently. Olivia helped multiple students with English, helping them read storybooks with precision; they […]

AYLUS Lake Washington/HHWG Offered a Five-Day In-Person Public Speaking Workshop Focused on Business Topics at an Eastside Fire Station, Aug. 24–28, 2026

Reported by Eric Huang   From August 24–28, 2026, AYLUS/HHWG Team partnered with 425 Speaks to offer a five-day, in-person Public Speaking Workshop focused on Business Topics at an Eastside fire station. The workshop was designed to help students develop foundational public speaking skills while learning how to communicate effectively in business-related situations. Drawing on […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Volunteered Farmers Market Fundraiser #18 09/06/2026

Farmers Market On September 6th, the AYLUS Great Neck branch participated in the Great Neck Park District Farmer market. The variety and quality of our volunteers’ crochet items improved throughout the year. The mix of cute assortments of animals like octopuses, penguins, ducks, and rabbits, which could be turned into a keychain, really shone through […]

Event 156: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with ECLC for Community Clothing Drive in September 2026

AYLUS Morris Branch members partnered with the Educational Center for Life Careers (ECLC), a New Jersey nonprofit organization that provides education, job training, and support services for children and adults with special needs. Together, they organized a clothing donation drive to support ECLC participants and families in the local community. Members collected more than 100 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Organize Donation Drive for Orphanage in Mexico on August 16, 2026

On August 16, 2026, AYLUS Pearland teamed up with Iglesia Cristiana Restoration Y Vi Da to host a donation drive for orphanages in Mexico, which were in urgent need of clothing, shoes, glasses, and household items that urgently needed. Pearland volunteers helped collect and carefully  sort gently used clothes, shoes, and books. Donations were dropped […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Online Marathon Read Aloud 9/6/2026

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch Volunteered at Evelyn’s Park on September 5, 2026

On September 5, 2026, the AYLUS Bellaire Branch organized a community cleanup event at Evelyn’s Park from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM to promote environmental awareness, encourage community service, and help maintain a clean and welcoming public space for local residents.   The volunteers worked efficiently to cover key areas of the park, including walking […]

AYLUS Irvine Origami & Bracelet Making for Cancer Patients 9/6/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Bracelet Making & Origami for Children with Cancer Date: September 6th, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description Volunteers gathered at Irvine Heritage Library to create origami hearts and bracelets for cancer patients. Through these crafts, we shared […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival (August 29-30th, 2025)

On August 29 and 30th, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch volunteered at Birmingham’s 28th annual Sidewalk Film Festival, a local film screening event featuring a variety of programs across the city. Members welcomed people, gave directions, and ushered attendees into lines for film showings based on their ticket. They also cleaned the theater between showings and […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers Clean-up a neighborhood park on 09-05-2026 (2)

On Sep. 05, 2026, three volunteers went to the Neighborhood Park on Mccrimmon Parkway right after they finished work on our adopted street. They went to the park with tools and garbage bags, collecting bottles, cigarette butts, plastic cups, pizza boxes along the greenway, bushes, and sidewalks. Although it was a very hot summer day […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers Clean-up the adopted street on 09-05-2026(1)

On Sep.05, 2026, our branch members cleaned up the adopted street from the Whole Foods Plaza to the McCrimmon Parkway. This event aims to enhance the local area’s cleanliness while promoting volunteer community involvement and environmental responsibility. Due to the nearby construction project, large amounts of garbage, including plastic bottles, bags, and wrapping paper, can […]

Ledger Live für Kryptowährungs-Erbschaft: Wie du Family Recovery Phrase Pläne mit Hardware Wallets absicherst

Die meisten Menschen, die Kryptowährungen halten, denken nicht daran, dass ihre digitalen Vermögenswerte eines Tages jemandem anders gehören müssen. Wenn ein Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus oder Stax-Besitzer stirbt, ohne dass die Familie Zugang zu seinen Assets hat, kann ein erhebliches Vermögen in digitale Vergessenheit fallen – oder schlimmer noch, durch schlecht geplante Übergabeverfahren […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 96th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on September 5th, 2026

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 113th Smiling Stars Reading program on Sep,5th 2026

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching – AYLUS Gainesville Branch August 30, 2026

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch —August 30, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, Logan Wu,  and Michael […]

Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School – AYLUS Gainesville Branch August 30th, 2026

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School August 30th, 2026 On Sunday, August 30th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 2nd […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class – AYLUS Gainesville Branch 8/30/26

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, August 30th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. […]

Morrisville Branch Offers Sixth Class of Summer Writing Workshop on August 29, 2026

On August 29th, 2026, the AYLUS Morrisville/Cary Branch offered the sixth class of the Summer Writing Workshop. It’s a free summer program called Inkwell Writing Workshop designed and ran by the branch members Celia Chen and Claire Zhong. Inkwell Writing Studio’s goal is to inspire and empower young writers to reach their full potential. The […]

Morrisville Branch Offers Seventh Class of Summer Writing Workshop on September 1, 2026

On September 1, 2026, the AYLUS Morrisville/Cary Branch held the seventh and final class of its free summer program, the Inkwell Writing Workshop. The session also served as a student showcase, giving participants an opportunity to share their work and celebrate their progress. Designed and led by branch members Celia Chen and Claire Zhong, the […]

Event 155: AYLUS Morris Branch Continues Monthly Food Drive with local United Methodist Church in September 2026

AYLUS Morris Branch continued its monthly food drive in partnership with the United Methodist Church in Chatham, working together to help fight hunger and support local families facing food insecurity. This ongoing community service initiative reflects our commitment to providing consistent assistance to neighbors in need while encouraging youth to become active and compassionate community […]

Event 154: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with United Methodist Church to Support Families for the Fall Season in September 2026

As the fall season approaches, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church in Green Village to support local families by providing essential clothing and household items. Through the generosity of community members and the dedication of our volunteers, we collected approximately 100 pieces of clothing and three boxes of kitchen and household items. […]

AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch – African Library Project Book Shipment (09/05/2026)

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 256th event at the post office. This event was from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Members of AYLUS Oakland Gardens helped carry and ship six boxes of books that had been previously sorted and packed for the African Library Project (ALP). During this activity, our young volunteers brought the six […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch successfully hosted ten sessions of the AP Calculus AB Prep Camp from July.24 to Aug.06 (events152-161)

Reported by Jiayi Zhu Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch successfully hosted six sessions of the AP Calculus AB Prep Camp from July.24 to Aug.06 led by instructor Jiayi Zhu, with assistance from Kerui Xu and Wenjie Yan. The regular session was 2 hours long, and gave the students good insight into […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at Bundles of Hope (September 5th, 2026)

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch volunteered with Bundles of Hope. Bundles of Hope is a nonprofit that distributes free diapers, wipes, and feminine hygiene products to low-income families across Central Alabama. On September 5th, members of the Birmingham Branch of AYLUS volunteered at Bundles of Hope. Volunteers helped pack and label diapers, packing over 7,000 diapers, […]