Mahjong Open Play - Empanola in Springhill - Sat May 2 from 9:30am-11:30am

Join us for a free mahjong open play event at Empanola in Mobile's Springhill neighborhood. Max attendance is 24 (6 tables) so be sure to RSVP. Empanola has breakfast items, coffee, espresso drinks, and soft drinks. Come hungry! If you are *not* planning to make a food or beverage purchase while you play, or if you won't be placing a to-go order on your way home, please change your RSVP to "Not going" so I can offer the seat to players willing to support this local restaurant. --What if I've never played mahjong before? If you have never played mahjong before, let me help you find an upcoming mahjong 101 class so you can begin joining our free open play events. Private message Rachel Helton for help. --I'm a beginner and still require guidance while I play. Should I come? Open plays are best for players who can play independently without guidance. I recommend you join a "guided" play event first before coming to an open play. Send a private message to Rachel Helton for help finding a guided play event. --Do I need to bring mahjong supplies? Bring your NMJL card and a small side table for your drinks/food. You can purchase a small side table at "5 below" for $6 or on Amazon. We typically crowd source supplies and have more than enough sets of tiles and cards for everyone. Don't worry if you don't have any mahjong supplies. --Anything else I should know? The owner of Empanola is graciously letting us reserve space in the restaurant shop at no charge, so let's reciprocate their graciousness by buying a coffee and/or empanada while we play. Looking forward to getting coffee with you and playing mahjong!