diff --git a/app/assets/css/main.css b/app/assets/css/main.css
index 4f1ab74..4b39e60 100644
--- a/app/assets/css/main.css
+++ b/app/assets/css/main.css
@@ -273,6 +273,90 @@ p a, blockquote a {
   min-width: 0;
 }
 
+/* ---- SHARED USelectMenu STYLES ----
+   Apply via: <USelectMenu class="zine-select" :ui="{ content: 'tz-content', item: 'tz-item', input: 'tz-input' }" />
+   Classes are global (not scoped) because Nuxt UI portals the popup content to body. */
+button.zine-select,
+button.timezone-select {
+  display: flex !important;
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 5px 8px !important;
+  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
+  font-size: 13px !important;
+  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
+  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
+  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
+  border-radius: 0 !important;
+  box-shadow: none !important;
+  outline: none !important;
+  min-height: 0;
+  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;
+  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;
+  --tw-ring-color: transparent;
+}
+
+button.zine-select:hover,
+button.timezone-select:hover {
+  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
+}
+
+button.zine-select:focus,
+button.zine-select:focus-visible,
+button.zine-select[aria-expanded="true"],
+button.timezone-select:focus,
+button.timezone-select:focus-visible,
+button.timezone-select[aria-expanded="true"] {
+  border-color: var(--candle) !important;
+}
+
+.tz-content {
+  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
+  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
+  border-radius: 0 !important;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
+  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
+  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
+  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
+}
+
+.tz-input {
+  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border) !important;
+}
+
+.tz-input input {
+  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
+  font-size: 13px !important;
+  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
+  background: transparent !important;
+  border-radius: 0 !important;
+  padding: 6px 8px !important;
+  box-shadow: none !important;
+  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
+  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
+}
+
+.tz-item {
+  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
+  font-size: 13px !important;
+  color: var(--text) !important;
+  border-radius: 0 !important;
+  padding: 6px 8px !important;
+}
+
+.tz-item::before {
+  border-radius: 0 !important;
+}
+
+.tz-item[data-highlighted]::before,
+.tz-item[data-highlighted]:not([data-disabled])::before {
+  background: var(--surface-hover) !important;
+}
+
+.tz-item[data-highlighted],
+.tz-item[data-highlighted]:not([data-disabled]) {
+  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
+}
+
 /* ---- MOBILE ---- */
 @media (max-width: 1023px) {
   body {
diff --git a/app/components/AppNavigation.vue b/app/components/AppNavigation.vue
index 92402c6..07cc322 100644
--- a/app/components/AppNavigation.vue
+++ b/app/components/AppNavigation.vue
@@ -133,11 +133,11 @@
     <div class="sidebar-meta">
       <ClientOnly>
         Part of
-        <a href="https://babyghosts.org" target="_blank">Baby Ghosts</a><br />
+        <a href="https://babyghosts.org" target="_blank">Baby Ghosts</a><br >
         A Canadian nonprofit
         <template #fallback>
           Part of
-          <a href="https://babyghosts.org" target="_blank">Baby Ghosts</a><br />
+          <a href="https://babyghosts.org" target="_blank">Baby Ghosts</a><br >
           A Canadian nonprofit
         </template>
       </ClientOnly>
@@ -199,7 +199,6 @@ const youItems = [
   { label: "Dashboard", path: "/member/dashboard" },
   { label: "Profile", path: "/member/profile" },
   { label: "Account", path: "/member/account" },
-  { label: "Activity Log", path: "/member/activity" },
 ];
 
 const exploreItems = [
diff --git a/app/components/EventTicketPurchase.vue b/app/components/EventTicketPurchase.vue
index 1738dca..72be9f6 100644
--- a/app/components/EventTicketPurchase.vue
+++ b/app/components/EventTicketPurchase.vue
@@ -120,23 +120,29 @@
 
         <form @submit.prevent="handleSubmit">
           <div class="field">
-            <label>Full Name</label>
+            <label for="ticket-name">Full Name</label>
             <input
+              id="ticket-name"
               v-model="form.name"
+              name="name"
               type="text"
+              autocomplete="name"
               required
               :disabled="processing"
-            />
+            >
           </div>
 
           <div class="field">
-            <label>Email Address</label>
+            <label for="ticket-email">Email Address</label>
             <input
+              id="ticket-email"
               v-model="form.email"
+              name="email"
               type="email"
+              autocomplete="email"
               required
               :disabled="processing"
-            />
+            >
           </div>
 
           <p
@@ -244,11 +250,13 @@ onMounted(async () => {
   await fetchTicketInfo();
 });
 
-const fetchTicketInfo = async () => {
+const fetchTicketInfo = async (emailOverride = null) => {
   loading.value = true;
   error.value = null;
 
   try {
+    const effectiveEmail = emailOverride || props.userEmail;
+
     // First check if this event requires a series pass
     if (props.userEmail) {
       try {
@@ -284,7 +292,7 @@ const fetchTicketInfo = async () => {
     }
 
     // Regular ticket availability check
-    const params = props.userEmail ? `?email=${props.userEmail}` : "";
+    const params = effectiveEmail ? `?email=${encodeURIComponent(effectiveEmail)}` : "";
     const response = await $fetch(
       `/api/events/${props.eventId}/tickets/available${params}`,
     );
@@ -326,15 +334,17 @@ const handleSubmit = async () => {
       }
     }
 
+    const body = {
+      name: form.value.name,
+      email: form.value.email,
+    };
+    if (transactionId) body.transactionId = transactionId;
+
     const response = await $fetch(
       `/api/events/${props.eventId}/tickets/purchase`,
       {
         method: "POST",
-        body: {
-          name: form.value.name,
-          email: form.value.email,
-          transactionId,
-        },
+        body,
       },
     );
 
@@ -347,7 +357,7 @@ const handleSubmit = async () => {
     });
 
     emit("success", response);
-    await fetchTicketInfo();
+    await fetchTicketInfo(form.value.email);
   } catch (err) {
     console.error("Error purchasing ticket:", err);
 
diff --git a/app/components/TierPicker.vue b/app/components/TierPicker.vue
index bcc9eeb..bf32c9d 100644
--- a/app/components/TierPicker.vue
+++ b/app/components/TierPicker.vue
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@
       @click="$emit('update:modelValue', tier.amount)"
     >
       <span class="tier-amount">{{ tier.display }}</span>
-      <span class="tier-label">{{ tier.label }}</span>
     </div>
   </div>
 </template>
@@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ defineEmits(["update:modelValue"]);
 
 .tier-option {
   flex: 1;
-  padding: 10px 8px;
+  padding: 18px 8px;
   text-align: center;
   border: 1px dashed var(--border);
   background: var(--bg);
@@ -67,30 +66,18 @@ defineEmits(["update:modelValue"]);
 }
 
 .tier-amount {
-  font-size: 16px;
+  font-size: 24px;
   font-weight: 600;
   color: var(--text);
   font-family: "Brygada 1918", serif;
   display: block;
+  line-height: 1.1;
 }
 
 .tier-option.current .tier-amount {
   color: var(--candle);
 }
 
-.tier-label {
-  font-size: 9px;
-  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
-  text-transform: uppercase;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
-  display: block;
-  margin-top: 2px;
-}
-
-.tier-option.current .tier-label {
-  color: var(--candle-dim);
-}
-
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
   .tier-picker {
     flex-wrap: wrap;
diff --git a/app/layouts/admin.vue b/app/layouts/admin.vue
index 8542106..5e0baad 100644
--- a/app/layouts/admin.vue
+++ b/app/layouts/admin.vue
@@ -66,6 +66,14 @@
               Board Channels
             </NuxtLink>
           </li>
+          <li>
+            <NuxtLink
+              to="/admin/site-content"
+              :class="{ active: route.path.startsWith('/admin/site-content') }"
+            >
+              Site Content
+            </NuxtLink>
+          </li>
         </ul>
 
         <div class="sidebar-section">Site</div>
@@ -76,7 +84,7 @@
       </div>
 
       <div class="sidebar-meta">
-        <span class="admin-tag">admin</span><br />
+        <span class="admin-tag">admin</span><br >
         <a href="#" @click.prevent="logout">Sign out</a>
       </div>
     </aside>
@@ -170,6 +178,15 @@
                   Board Channels
                 </NuxtLink>
               </li>
+              <li>
+                <NuxtLink
+                  to="/admin/site-content"
+                  :class="{ active: route.path.startsWith('/admin/site-content') }"
+                  @click="isMobileMenuOpen = false"
+                >
+                  Site Content
+                </NuxtLink>
+              </li>
             </ul>
 
             <div class="sidebar-section">Site</div>
@@ -190,7 +207,7 @@
           </div>
 
           <div class="sidebar-meta">
-            <span class="admin-tag">admin</span><br />
+            <span class="admin-tag">admin</span><br >
             <a href="#" @click.prevent="logout">Sign out</a>
           </div>
         </aside>
diff --git a/app/pages/board.vue b/app/pages/board.vue
index 312c699..93cdd5d 100644
--- a/app/pages/board.vue
+++ b/app/pages/board.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <template>
   <PageShell title="Bulletin Board" :subtitle="pageSubtitle">
+    <p class="page-intro">
+      Make offers and requests related to shared interests and cooperative
+      topics.
+    </p>
     <div class="action-bar">
       <button
         v-if="cooperativeTags.length > 0"
@@ -204,6 +208,14 @@ onMounted(async () => {
 </script>
 
 <style scoped>
+.page-intro {
+  padding: 12px 24px 0;
+  color: var(--text-dim);
+  font-size: 13px;
+  line-height: 1.65;
+  max-width: 640px;
+}
+
 .action-bar {
   padding: 12px 24px;
   border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
diff --git a/app/pages/events/index.vue b/app/pages/events/index.vue
index 5a307f8..88e0469 100644
--- a/app/pages/events/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/events/index.vue
@@ -11,9 +11,18 @@
 
     <!-- FILTER BAR -->
     <FilterBar v-model="activeFilter" :filters="filterOptions">
-      <label class="filter-toggle">
-        <input v-model="includePastEvents" type="checkbox" /> Show past events
-      </label>
+      <button
+        type="button"
+        class="past-toggle"
+        :class="{ active: includePastEvents }"
+        :aria-pressed="includePastEvents"
+        @click="includePastEvents = !includePastEvents"
+      >
+        <span class="past-toggle-box" aria-hidden="true">
+          <span v-if="includePastEvents" class="past-toggle-check">×</span>
+        </span>
+        Show past events
+      </button>
     </FilterBar>
 
     <!-- EVENT LIST -->
@@ -53,6 +62,14 @@
             <span :class="{ 'seats-warn': isAlmostFull(event) }">
               {{ event.registeredCount || 0 }}/{{ event.maxAttendees }} seats
             </span>
+            <span v-if="isSoldOut(event)" class="capacity-badge sold-out"
+              >Sold out</span
+            >
+            <span
+              v-else-if="isAlmostFull(event)"
+              class="capacity-badge limited"
+              >Limited tickets</span
+            >
           </template>
           <template v-else>Open</template>
         </span>
@@ -154,9 +171,15 @@ const formatLocation = (event) => {
   return event.location;
 };
 
+const isSoldOut = (event) => {
+  if (!event.maxAttendees) return false;
+  return (event.registeredCount || 0) >= event.maxAttendees;
+};
+
 const isAlmostFull = (event) => {
   if (!event.maxAttendees) return false;
-  return (event.registeredCount || 0) / event.maxAttendees > 0.8;
+  if (isSoldOut(event)) return false;
+  return (event.registeredCount || 0) / event.maxAttendees >= 0.8;
 };
 </script>
 
@@ -289,10 +312,29 @@ const isAlmostFull = (event) => {
   color: var(--text-faint);
   white-space: nowrap;
   padding-top: 2px;
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 6px;
 }
 .seats-warn {
   color: var(--ember);
 }
+.capacity-badge {
+  font-size: 9px;
+  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  padding: 1px 5px;
+  border: 1px dashed currentColor;
+  line-height: 1.5;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+}
+.capacity-badge.limited {
+  color: var(--ember);
+}
+.capacity-badge.sold-out {
+  color: var(--text-faint);
+  border-style: solid;
+}
 
 .event-badges {
   display: flex;
@@ -358,17 +400,43 @@ const isAlmostFull = (event) => {
 }
 
 
-.filter-toggle {
-  display: flex;
+.past-toggle {
+  display: inline-flex;
   align-items: center;
-  gap: 6px;
+  gap: 8px;
   margin-left: auto;
+  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace;
   font-size: 11px;
+  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
   color: var(--text-faint);
+  background: transparent;
+  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
+  padding: 4px 10px;
   cursor: pointer;
+  transition: all 0.15s;
 }
-.filter-toggle input {
-  accent-color: var(--candle-dim);
+.past-toggle:hover {
+  border-color: var(--candle-faint);
+  color: var(--text-dim);
+}
+.past-toggle.active {
+  border-color: var(--candle);
+  border-style: solid;
+  color: var(--candle);
+}
+.past-toggle-box {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  width: 12px;
+  height: 12px;
+  border: 1px solid currentColor;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+.past-toggle-check {
+  font-size: 12px;
+  line-height: 1;
+  color: var(--candle);
 }
 
 .empty {
diff --git a/app/pages/index.vue b/app/pages/index.vue
index e00cf5b..d813d33 100644
--- a/app/pages/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/index.vue
@@ -87,18 +87,24 @@
       >
         From the Wiki
       </div>
-      <h2>What is a cooperative studio?</h2>
-      <p>
-        A cooperative studio is a game development company owned and governed by
-        the people who work there. Decisions are made collectively. Profits are
-        shared according to contribution, not ownership stake.
-      </p>
-      <p>
-        The games industry is full of stories about crunch, layoffs, and studios
-        that extract value from workers. Cooperatives are one alternative — not
-        the only one, but one worth
-        <a href="https://wiki.ghostguild.org">practicing together</a>.
-      </p>
+      <template v-if="hasCustomWikiFeature">
+        <h2>{{ wikiFeature.title || DEFAULT_WIKI_FEATURE_TITLE }}</h2>
+        <p v-for="(para, i) in customWikiParagraphs" :key="i">{{ para }}</p>
+      </template>
+      <template v-else>
+        <h2>What is a cooperative studio?</h2>
+        <p>
+          A cooperative studio is a game development company owned and governed
+          by the people who work there. Decisions are made collectively. Profits
+          are shared according to contribution, not ownership stake.
+        </p>
+        <p>
+          The games industry is full of stories about crunch, layoffs, and
+          studios that extract value from workers. Cooperatives are one
+          alternative — not the only one, but one worth
+          <a href="https://wiki.ghostguild.org">practicing together</a>.
+        </p>
+      </template>
       <p>
         <a href="https://wiki.ghostguild.org">Read more in the wiki &rarr;</a>
       </p>
@@ -121,6 +127,25 @@ const { data: wikiArticles } = await useFetch("/api/wiki/recent", {
   default: () => [],
 });
 
+const DEFAULT_WIKI_FEATURE_TITLE = "What is a cooperative studio?";
+
+const { data: wikiFeature } = await useFetch(
+  "/api/site-content/homepage.wiki_feature",
+  { default: () => ({ title: "", body: "" }) }
+);
+
+const hasCustomWikiFeature = computed(
+  () => !!wikiFeature.value?.body?.trim()
+);
+
+const customWikiParagraphs = computed(() => {
+  const body = wikiFeature.value?.body?.trim() || "";
+  return body
+    .split(/\n{2,}/)
+    .map((p) => p.trim())
+    .filter(Boolean);
+});
+
 const circleData = [
   {
     value: "community",
diff --git a/app/pages/join.vue b/app/pages/join.vue
index e1996c5..c928df8 100644
--- a/app/pages/join.vue
+++ b/app/pages/join.vue
@@ -63,19 +63,12 @@
       <ParchmentInset>
         <h2>How membership works</h2>
         <ul>
-          <li>
-            Full access to the knowledge commons, events, Slack community, and
-            peer support
-          </li>
-          <li>One member, one vote in all decisions</li>
-          <li>Your circle is where you are in your journey, not rank</li>
-          <li>
-            Your contribution is what you can afford ($0--50+/month, separate
-            from your circle)
-          </li>
-          <li>
-            Higher contributions create solidarity spots for those who need them
-          </li>
+          <li>Full access to the knowledge commons, Slack, and peer support</li>
+          <li>Free access to all Ghost Guild events</li>
+          <li>One member, one vote</li>
+          <li>Your circle reflects where you are, not rank</li>
+          <li>Pay what you can ($0&ndash;$50+/month, separate from circle)</li>
+          <li>Higher contributions create solidarity spots for others</li>
         </ul>
       </ParchmentInset>
 
@@ -172,7 +165,7 @@
                   type="text"
                   placeholder="Your name"
                   required
-                />
+                >
               </div>
               <div class="form-group">
                 <label class="form-label" for="join-email">Email Address</label>
@@ -183,7 +176,7 @@
                   type="email"
                   placeholder="you@example.com"
                   required
-                />
+                >
               </div>
               <div class="form-group">
                 <label class="form-label">Circle</label>
@@ -195,7 +188,7 @@
                       type="radio"
                       name="circle"
                       value="community"
-                    />
+                    >
                     <label for="circle-community">
                       <span
                         class="circle-label-name"
@@ -212,7 +205,7 @@
                       type="radio"
                       name="circle"
                       value="founder"
-                    />
+                    >
                     <label for="circle-founder">
                       <span
                         class="circle-label-name"
@@ -229,7 +222,7 @@
                       type="radio"
                       name="circle"
                       value="practitioner"
-                    />
+                    >
                     <label for="circle-practitioner">
                       <span
                         class="circle-label-name"
@@ -245,21 +238,18 @@
                 <label class="form-label" for="join-contribution"
                   >Monthly Contribution</label
                 >
-                <select
+                <USelectMenu
                   id="join-contribution"
                   v-model="form.contributionTier"
-                  class="form-select"
-                >
-                  <option value="0">$0/mo -- I need support right now</option>
-                  <option value="5">$5/mo -- I can contribute</option>
-                  <option value="15">
-                    $15/mo -- I can sustain the community (suggested)
-                  </option>
-                  <option value="30">$30/mo -- I can support others too</option>
-                  <option value="50">
-                    $50/mo -- I want to sponsor multiple members
-                  </option>
-                </select>
+                  :items="contributionItems"
+                  value-key="value"
+                  :search-input="false"
+                  class="zine-select"
+                  :ui="{
+                    content: 'tz-content',
+                    item: 'tz-item',
+                  }"
+                />
               </div>
               <div class="form-group">
                 <button
@@ -434,6 +424,15 @@ const circleOptions = getCircleOptions();
 // Contribution options from central config
 const contributionOptions = getContributionOptions();
 
+// Minimal labels for the dropdown (tier descriptions live in the left column).
+const contributionItems = [
+  { value: "0", label: "$0/mo" },
+  { value: "5", label: "$5/mo" },
+  { value: "15", label: "$15/mo (suggested)" },
+  { value: "30", label: "$30/mo" },
+  { value: "50", label: "$50/mo" },
+];
+
 // Initialize composables
 const {
   initializeHelcimPay,
@@ -671,11 +670,12 @@ onUnmounted(() => {
   position: relative;
 }
 :deep(.parchment-inset ul li::before) {
-  content: "--";
+  content: "›";
   position: absolute;
   left: 0;
-  color: var(--candle-dim);
-  opacity: 0.5;
+  color: var(--candle-faint);
+  font-size: 14px;
+  line-height: 1.4;
 }
 
 .parchment-link {
diff --git a/app/pages/member/activity.vue b/app/pages/member/activity.vue
deleted file mode 100644
index ead66de..0000000
--- a/app/pages/member/activity.vue
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,332 +0,0 @@
-<template>
-  <PageShell
-    title="Activity Log"
-    subtitle="Your recent activity"
-  >
-    <ColumnsLayout cols="events-sidebar" :limit="5">
-      <ClientOnly>
-        <!-- Loading State -->
-        <div v-if="loading && !entries.length" class="state-box">
-          <div class="spinner"></div>
-          <p class="state-text">Loading activity...</p>
-        </div>
-
-        <!-- Timeline -->
-        <div v-else-if="entries.length" class="timeline-wrap">
-          <div class="timeline">
-            <div v-for="entry in entries" :key="entry._id" class="tl-item">
-              <div class="tl-dot">
-                <UIcon :name="getActivity(entry).icon" class="tl-icon" />
-              </div>
-              <div class="tl-time">{{ formatDate(entry.timestamp) }}</div>
-              <div class="tl-text">
-                <template v-if="getActivity(entry).link">
-                  <span>{{ getActivity(entry).text.split(getActivity(entry).linkText)[0] }}</span>
-                  <NuxtLink :to="getActivity(entry).link" class="tl-link">{{ getActivity(entry).linkText }}</NuxtLink>
-                </template>
-                <span v-else>{{ getActivity(entry).text }}</span>
-                <span v-if="entry.performedBy" class="tl-admin-badge">admin</span>
-              </div>
-
-              <!-- Email body expandable -->
-              <div v-if="entry.type === 'email_sent' && getActivity(entry).emailBody" class="tl-email">
-                <button class="tl-email-toggle" @click="toggleEmail(entry._id)">
-                  {{ expandedEmails[entry._id] ? 'Hide email' : 'View email' }}
-                </button>
-                <div v-if="expandedEmails[entry._id]" class="dashed-box tl-email-body">
-                  <pre>{{ getActivity(entry).emailBody }}</pre>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-
-          <!-- Load More -->
-          <div v-if="hasMore" class="load-more">
-            <button class="btn" :disabled="loadingMore" @click="loadMore">
-              {{ loadingMore ? 'Loading...' : 'Load More' }}
-            </button>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-
-        <!-- Empty State -->
-        <div v-else class="state-box">
-          <div class="state-icon">
-            <UIcon name="i-lucide-activity" />
-          </div>
-          <h2 class="state-heading">No activity yet</h2>
-          <p class="state-text">Your activity will appear here as you use the Guild</p>
-        </div>
-
-        <template #fallback>
-          <div class="state-box">
-            <div class="spinner"></div>
-            <p class="state-text">Loading activity...</p>
-          </div>
-        </template>
-      </ClientOnly>
-    </ColumnsLayout>
-  </PageShell>
-</template>
-
-<script setup>
-import { formatActivity } from '~/utils/activityText'
-
-const entries = ref([])
-const loading = ref(false)
-const loadingMore = ref(false)
-const hasMore = ref(false)
-const nextCursor = ref(null)
-const expandedEmails = ref({})
-
-const getActivity = (entry) => formatActivity(entry)
-
-const toggleEmail = (id) => {
-  expandedEmails.value[id] = !expandedEmails.value[id]
-}
-
-const formatDate = (date) => {
-  const now = new Date()
-  const d = new Date(date)
-  const diffInSeconds = Math.floor((now - d) / 1000)
-
-  if (diffInSeconds < 60) return 'just now'
-  if (diffInSeconds < 3600) return `${Math.floor(diffInSeconds / 60)} minutes ago`
-  if (diffInSeconds < 86400) return `${Math.floor(diffInSeconds / 3600)} hours ago`
-  if (diffInSeconds < 604800) return `${Math.floor(diffInSeconds / 86400)} days ago`
-
-  return d.toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
-    month: 'short',
-    day: 'numeric',
-    year: d.getFullYear() !== now.getFullYear() ? 'numeric' : undefined
-  })
-}
-
-const loadEntries = async () => {
-  loading.value = true
-  try {
-    const data = await $fetch('/api/members/me/activity', {
-      params: { limit: 20 }
-    })
-    entries.value = data.entries
-    hasMore.value = data.hasMore
-    nextCursor.value = data.nextCursor
-  } catch (err) {
-    console.error('Failed to load activity:', err)
-  } finally {
-    loading.value = false
-  }
-}
-
-const loadMore = async () => {
-  if (!nextCursor.value) return
-  loadingMore.value = true
-  try {
-    const data = await $fetch('/api/members/me/activity', {
-      params: { limit: 20, before: nextCursor.value }
-    })
-    entries.value.push(...data.entries)
-    hasMore.value = data.hasMore
-    nextCursor.value = data.nextCursor
-  } catch (err) {
-    console.error('Failed to load more activity:', err)
-  } finally {
-    loadingMore.value = false
-  }
-}
-
-onMounted(loadEntries)
-
-useHead({ title: 'Activity Log - Ghost Guild' })
-</script>
-
-<style scoped>
-/* ---- STATE BOXES ---- */
-.state-box {
-  display: flex;
-  flex-direction: column;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  padding: 64px 32px;
-  text-align: center;
-}
-
-.state-icon {
-  width: 48px;
-  height: 48px;
-  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  margin-bottom: 16px;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
-  font-size: 20px;
-}
-
-.state-heading {
-  font-family: 'Brygada 1918', serif;
-  font-size: 18px;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: var(--text-bright);
-  margin-bottom: 6px;
-}
-
-.state-text {
-  font-size: 12px;
-  color: var(--text-dim);
-  margin-bottom: 20px;
-  max-width: 320px;
-}
-
-.spinner {
-  width: 20px;
-  height: 20px;
-  border: 2px dashed var(--candle);
-  border-top-color: transparent;
-  border-radius: 50%;
-  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
-  margin-bottom: 12px;
-}
-
-@keyframes spin {
-  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
-}
-
-/* ---- TIMELINE ---- */
-.timeline-wrap {
-  padding: 24px 32px 48px;
-}
-
-.timeline {
-  position: relative;
-  padding-left: 32px;
-}
-
-.timeline::before {
-  content: '';
-  position: absolute;
-  left: 11px;
-  top: 0;
-  bottom: 0;
-  width: 1px;
-  border-left: 1px dashed var(--border);
-}
-
-.tl-item {
-  position: relative;
-  padding: 0 0 24px;
-}
-
-.tl-item:last-child {
-  padding-bottom: 0;
-}
-
-.tl-dot {
-  position: absolute;
-  left: -32px;
-  top: 2px;
-  width: 22px;
-  height: 22px;
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  background: var(--bg);
-  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
-  font-size: 12px;
-  color: var(--text-dim);
-}
-
-.tl-icon {
-  width: 12px;
-  height: 12px;
-}
-
-.tl-time {
-  font-size: 11px;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
-  margin-bottom: 2px;
-}
-
-.tl-text {
-  font-size: 13px;
-  color: var(--text);
-  line-height: 1.5;
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: baseline;
-  gap: 4px;
-  flex-wrap: wrap;
-}
-
-.tl-link {
-  color: var(--candle);
-  text-decoration: none;
-  font-weight: 500;
-}
-
-.tl-link:hover {
-  text-decoration: underline;
-}
-
-.tl-admin-badge {
-  font-size: 10px;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
-  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
-  padding: 1px 5px;
-  margin-left: 4px;
-}
-
-/* ---- EMAIL EXPANDABLE ---- */
-.tl-email {
-  margin-top: 4px;
-}
-
-.tl-email-toggle {
-  font-family: 'Commit Mono', monospace;
-  font-size: 11px;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
-  background: none;
-  border: none;
-  cursor: pointer;
-  padding: 0;
-  transition: color 0.15s;
-}
-
-.tl-email-toggle:hover {
-  color: var(--candle);
-}
-
-.tl-email-body {
-  margin-top: 6px;
-  padding: 12px;
-  font-size: 12px;
-  color: var(--text-dim);
-  line-height: 1.6;
-  max-height: 300px;
-  overflow-y: auto;
-}
-
-.tl-email-body pre {
-  white-space: pre-wrap;
-  word-break: break-word;
-  font-family: 'Commit Mono', monospace;
-  font-size: 12px;
-  margin: 0;
-}
-
-/* ---- LOAD MORE ---- */
-.load-more {
-  display: flex;
-  justify-content: center;
-  padding-top: 8px;
-}
-
-/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
-@media (max-width: 768px) {
-  .timeline-wrap {
-    padding: 20px 20px 40px;
-  }
-
-  .state-box {
-    padding: 48px 20px;
-  }
-}
-</style>
diff --git a/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue b/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
index c4441f7..243edf5 100644
--- a/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
+++ b/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
@@ -90,8 +90,8 @@
                   <strong>How to Subscribe to Your Calendar</strong>
                   <button
                     type="button"
-                    @click="showCalendarInstructions = false"
                     class="ci-close"
+                    @click="showCalendarInstructions = false"
                   >
                     &times;
                   </button>
@@ -192,14 +192,14 @@
             </div>
 
             <div class="content-block">
-              <div class="section-label">Community</div>
+              <div class="section-label">Bulletin Board</div>
               <DashedBox>
                 <p class="peer-text">
-                  Connect with other members through shared interests and
+                  Make offers and requests related to shared interests and
                   cooperative topics.
                 </p>
                 <NuxtLink to="/board" class="section-link">
-                  Browse the board &rarr;
+                  Browse the Bulletin Board &rarr;
                 </NuxtLink>
               </DashedBox>
             </div>
diff --git a/app/pages/member/profile.vue b/app/pages/member/profile.vue
index 528f4b7..0679c48 100644
--- a/app/pages/member/profile.vue
+++ b/app/pages/member/profile.vue
@@ -25,10 +25,7 @@
 
       <template v-else>
         <!-- PAGE HEADER -->
-        <PageHeader
-          title="Edit Profile"
-          subtitle="How you appear to other members"
-        >
+        <PageHeader title="Edit Profile">
           <NuxtLink
             v-if="
               memberId &&
@@ -234,6 +231,44 @@
                 </div>
               </div>
             </PageSection>
+
+            <PageSection divider="top">
+              <div class="section-label">Recent Activity</div>
+
+              <div v-if="activityLoading" class="activity-empty">
+                Loading activity…
+              </div>
+              <ul v-else-if="recentActivity.length" class="activity-list">
+                <li
+                  v-for="entry in recentActivity"
+                  :key="entry._id"
+                  class="activity-item"
+                >
+                  <div class="activity-time">
+                    {{ formatActivityTime(entry.timestamp) }}
+                  </div>
+                  <div class="activity-text">
+                    <template v-if="formatActivity(entry).link">
+                      <span>{{
+                        formatActivity(entry).text.split(
+                          formatActivity(entry).linkText,
+                        )[0]
+                      }}</span>
+                      <NuxtLink
+                        :to="formatActivity(entry).link"
+                        class="activity-link"
+                      >
+                        {{ formatActivity(entry).linkText }}
+                      </NuxtLink>
+                    </template>
+                    <span v-else>{{ formatActivity(entry).text }}</span>
+                  </div>
+                </li>
+              </ul>
+              <div v-else class="activity-empty">
+                Your activity will appear here as you use the Guild.
+              </div>
+            </PageSection>
           </template>
         </ColumnsLayout>
 
@@ -269,6 +304,7 @@
 <script setup>
 import { MEMBER_STATUSES } from "~/composables/useMemberStatus";
 import { TIMEZONE_OPTIONS } from "~/config/timezones";
+import { formatActivity } from "~/utils/activityText";
 
 definePageMeta({
   middleware: "auth",
@@ -333,13 +369,8 @@ const timezoneItems = computed(() => {
 const notificationToggles = [
   {
     key: "events",
-    label: "Event reminders",
-    sub: "Get notified about upcoming events",
-  },
-  {
-    key: "updates",
-    label: "Community updates",
-    sub: "New posts from members you follow",
+    label: "Registration & cancellation emails",
+    sub: "Confirmation when you register for an event, and notice if it's cancelled",
   },
 ];
 
@@ -370,7 +401,6 @@ const formData = reactive({
   boardSlackHandle: "",
   notifications: {
     events: true,
-    updates: true,
   },
 });
 
@@ -378,6 +408,39 @@ const loading = ref(false);
 const saving = ref(false);
 const initialData = ref(null);
 
+const recentActivity = ref([]);
+const activityLoading = ref(false);
+
+const formatActivityTime = (date) => {
+  const now = new Date();
+  const d = new Date(date);
+  const diff = Math.floor((now - d) / 1000);
+  if (diff < 60) return "just now";
+  if (diff < 3600) return `${Math.floor(diff / 60)}m ago`;
+  if (diff < 86400) return `${Math.floor(diff / 3600)}h ago`;
+  if (diff < 604800) return `${Math.floor(diff / 86400)}d ago`;
+  return d.toLocaleDateString("en-US", {
+    month: "short",
+    day: "numeric",
+    year: d.getFullYear() !== now.getFullYear() ? "numeric" : undefined,
+  });
+};
+
+const loadRecentActivity = async () => {
+  activityLoading.value = true;
+  try {
+    const data = await $fetch("/api/members/me/activity", {
+      params: { limit: 5 },
+    });
+    recentActivity.value = data.entries || [];
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error("Failed to load activity:", err);
+    recentActivity.value = [];
+  } finally {
+    activityLoading.value = false;
+  }
+};
+
 const memberId = computed(() => memberData.value?._id || memberData.value?.id);
 
 const hasChanges = computed(() => {
@@ -405,7 +468,6 @@ const loadProfile = () => {
 
   const notifs = memberData.value.notifications || {};
   formData.notifications.events = notifs.events ?? true;
-  formData.notifications.updates = notifs.updates ?? true;
 
   initialData.value = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(formData));
 };
@@ -458,7 +520,10 @@ onMounted(async () => {
   loadProfile();
 
   if (memberId.value) {
-    await fetchPosts({ author: memberId.value });
+    await Promise.allSettled([
+      fetchPosts({ author: memberId.value }),
+      loadRecentActivity(),
+    ]);
   }
 });
 
@@ -712,6 +777,41 @@ useHead({
   color: var(--ember);
 }
 
+/* ---- RECENT ACTIVITY ---- */
+.activity-list {
+  list-style: none;
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
+}
+.activity-item {
+  padding: 8px 0;
+  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
+  font-size: 12px;
+  color: var(--text);
+  line-height: 1.5;
+}
+.activity-time {
+  font-size: 10px;
+  color: var(--text-faint);
+  margin-bottom: 2px;
+}
+.activity-text {
+  color: var(--text);
+}
+.activity-link {
+  color: var(--candle);
+  text-decoration: none;
+}
+.activity-link:hover {
+  text-decoration: underline;
+}
+.activity-empty {
+  font-size: 12px;
+  color: var(--text-faint);
+  padding: 10px 0;
+}
+
 /* ---- DISABLED BUTTON ---- */
 .btn:disabled {
   opacity: 0.4;
@@ -743,84 +843,3 @@ useHead({
 }
 </style>
 
-<style>
-/* Non-scoped: targets USelectMenu button root which does not inherit scoped data attribute. */
-button.timezone-select {
-  display: flex !important;
-  width: 100%;
-  padding: 5px 8px !important;
-  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
-  font-size: 13px !important;
-  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
-  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
-  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
-  border-radius: 0 !important;
-  box-shadow: none !important;
-  outline: none !important;
-  min-height: 0;
-  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;
-  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;
-  --tw-ring-color: transparent;
-}
-
-button.timezone-select:hover {
-  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
-}
-
-button.timezone-select:focus,
-button.timezone-select:focus-visible,
-button.timezone-select[aria-expanded="true"] {
-  border-color: var(--candle) !important;
-}
-
-/* Popup content (portalled to body) */
-.tz-content {
-  background: var(--input-bg) !important;
-  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
-  border-radius: 0 !important;
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
-  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
-  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
-  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
-}
-
-/* Search input wrapper inside popup */
-.tz-input {
-  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border) !important;
-}
-
-.tz-input input {
-  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
-  font-size: 13px !important;
-  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
-  background: transparent !important;
-  border-radius: 0 !important;
-  padding: 6px 8px !important;
-  box-shadow: none !important;
-  --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
-  --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000 !important;
-}
-
-/* Option rows */
-.tz-item {
-  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace !important;
-  font-size: 13px !important;
-  color: var(--text) !important;
-  border-radius: 0 !important;
-  padding: 6px 8px !important;
-}
-
-.tz-item::before {
-  border-radius: 0 !important;
-}
-
-.tz-item[data-highlighted]::before,
-.tz-item[data-highlighted]:not([data-disabled])::before {
-  background: var(--surface-hover) !important;
-}
-
-.tz-item[data-highlighted],
-.tz-item[data-highlighted]:not([data-disabled]) {
-  color: var(--text-bright) !important;
-}
-</style>
diff --git a/app/pages/members/index.vue b/app/pages/members/index.vue
index eda0643..f4803ba 100644
--- a/app/pages/members/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/members/index.vue
@@ -1,8 +1,5 @@
 <template>
-  <PageShell
-    title="Members"
-    :subtitle="pageSubtitle"
-  >
+  <PageShell title="Members">
     <!-- Filter Bar -->
     <div class="filter-bar">
       <input
@@ -11,34 +8,25 @@
         class="filter-search"
         placeholder="Search members..."
         @input="debouncedSearch"
-      />
-      <select
-        v-model="selectedCircle"
-        class="filter-select"
-        @change="loadMembers"
       >
-        <option
-          v-for="opt in circleOptions"
-          :key="opt.value"
-          :value="opt.value"
-        >
-          {{ opt.label }}
-        </option>
-      </select>
-      <label class="filter-toggle">
-        <input
-          type="checkbox"
-          :checked="peerSupportFilter === 'true'"
-          @change="togglePeerSupport"
-        />
-        Offering support
-      </label>
-      <span class="filter-count">Showing {{ totalCount }} member{{ totalCount === 1 ? '' : 's' }} across 3 circles</span>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Tags Drawer Toggle -->
-    <div v-if="craftTagOptions.length > 0" class="tags-drawer-toggle">
-      <button type="button" class="drawer-btn" @click="showTagsDrawer = !showTagsDrawer">
+      <USelectMenu
+        v-model="selectedCircle"
+        :items="circleOptions"
+        value-key="value"
+        :search-input="false"
+        class="zine-select circle-select"
+        :ui="{
+          content: 'tz-content',
+          item: 'tz-item',
+        }"
+        @update:model-value="loadMembers"
+      />
+      <button
+        v-if="craftTagOptions.length > 0"
+        type="button"
+        class="drawer-btn"
+        @click="showTagsDrawer = !showTagsDrawer"
+      >
         Tags...
         <span v-if="directoryCraftTags.length > 0" class="tag-count-badge">{{ directoryCraftTags.length }}</span>
       </button>
@@ -76,10 +64,6 @@
         {{ circleLabels[selectedCircle] }}
         <button type="button" @click="clearCircleFilter">&times;</button>
       </span>
-      <span v-if="peerSupportFilter === 'true'" class="af-tag">
-        Offering Support
-        <button type="button" @click="clearPeerSupportFilter">&times;</button>
-      </span>
       <span v-for="slug in directoryCraftTags" :key="'c-' + slug" class="af-tag">
         {{ craftTagLabel(slug) }}
         <button type="button" @click="toggleDirectoryCraftTag(slug)">&times;</button>
@@ -108,7 +92,7 @@
               :src="`/ghosties/Ghost-${capitalize(member.avatar)}.png`"
               :alt="member.name"
               class="mc-avatar-img"
-            />
+            >
             <span v-else>{{ getInitials(member.name) }}</span>
           </div>
           <div class="mc-info">
@@ -130,16 +114,16 @@
           v-if="member.bio"
           class="mc-bio"
           v-html="renderMarkdown(member.bio)"
-        ></div>
+        />
 
         <div v-if="member.craftTags?.length > 0" class="mc-tags">
           <span class="tag-label">Craft:</span>
           <span
-            v-for="tag in member.craftTags.slice(0, 5)"
+            v-for="tag in member.craftTags.slice(0, 3)"
             :key="tag"
             class="skill-tag"
           >{{ craftTagLabel(tag) }}</span>
-          <span v-if="member.craftTags.length > 5" class="tag-overflow">+{{ member.craftTags.length - 5 }}</span>
+          <span v-if="member.craftTags.length > 3" class="tag-overflow">+{{ member.craftTags.length - 3 }} more</span>
         </div>
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -159,7 +143,6 @@
 <script setup>
 definePageMeta({ middleware: ['members-auth'] })
 
-const route = useRoute()
 const { render: renderMarkdown } = useMarkdown()
 
 // ---- Directory state ----
@@ -168,7 +151,6 @@ const totalCount = ref(0)
 const loading = ref(true)
 const searchQuery = ref('')
 const selectedCircle = ref('all')
-const peerSupportFilter = ref('all')
 const directoryCraftTags = ref([])
 const craftTagOptions = ref([])
 const showAllTags = ref(false)
@@ -218,14 +200,9 @@ const visibleTagOptions = computed(() =>
 
 const hasActiveFilters = computed(() =>
   (selectedCircle.value && selectedCircle.value !== 'all') ||
-  peerSupportFilter.value === 'true' ||
   directoryCraftTags.value.length > 0
 )
 
-const pageSubtitle = computed(() =>
-  `${totalCount.value} member${totalCount.value === 1 ? '' : 's'} across 3 circles`
-)
-
 // ---- Load members ----
 const loadMembers = async () => {
   loading.value = true
@@ -233,7 +210,6 @@ const loadMembers = async () => {
     const params = {}
     if (searchQuery.value) params.search = searchQuery.value
     if (selectedCircle.value && selectedCircle.value !== 'all') params.circle = selectedCircle.value
-    if (peerSupportFilter.value === 'true') params.peerSupport = 'true'
     if (directoryCraftTags.value.length === 1) params.craftTag = directoryCraftTags.value[0]
 
     const data = await $fetch('/api/members/directory', { params })
@@ -266,11 +242,6 @@ const loadTagOptions = async () => {
 }
 
 // ---- Filter helpers ----
-const togglePeerSupport = (e) => {
-  peerSupportFilter.value = e.target.checked ? 'true' : 'all'
-  loadMembers()
-}
-
 let searchTimeout
 const debouncedSearch = () => {
   clearTimeout(searchTimeout)
@@ -294,15 +265,9 @@ const clearCircleFilter = () => {
   loadMembers()
 }
 
-const clearPeerSupportFilter = () => {
-  peerSupportFilter.value = 'all'
-  loadMembers()
-}
-
 const clearAllFilters = () => {
   searchQuery.value = ''
   selectedCircle.value = 'all'
-  peerSupportFilter.value = 'all'
   directoryCraftTags.value = []
   showTagsDrawer.value = false
   loadMembers()
@@ -325,10 +290,6 @@ useHead({
 
 // ---- Init ----
 onMounted(async () => {
-  if (route.query.peerSupport === 'true') {
-    peerSupportFilter.value = 'true'
-  }
-
   await loadTagOptions()
   await loadMembers()
 })
@@ -363,51 +324,15 @@ onMounted(async () => {
   border-color: var(--candle-faint);
 }
 
-.filter-select {
-  font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace;
-  font-size: 11px;
-  padding: 5px 10px;
-  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
-  background: transparent;
-  color: var(--text-dim);
-  cursor: pointer;
-  outline: none;
-  -webkit-appearance: none;
-  appearance: none;
-  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1L5 5L9 1' stroke='%238a7e6a' stroke-width='1.2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
-  background-repeat: no-repeat;
-  background-position: right 8px center;
-  padding-right: 26px;
-}
-.filter-select:focus {
-  border-color: var(--candle-faint);
-}
-
-.filter-toggle {
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  gap: 6px;
-  font-size: 11px;
-  color: var(--text-dim);
-  cursor: pointer;
-}
-.filter-toggle input {
-  accent-color: var(--candle-dim);
-}
-
-.filter-count {
-  margin-left: auto;
-  font-size: 11px;
-  color: var(--text-faint);
+/* Constrain the circle USelectMenu button width so it doesn't stretch. */
+:deep(.circle-select) {
+  width: auto !important;
+  min-width: 150px;
 }
 
 /* ---- TAGS DRAWER ---- */
-.tags-drawer-toggle {
-  padding: 8px 24px;
-  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
-}
-
 .drawer-btn {
+  margin-left: auto;
   font-family: "Commit Mono", monospace;
   font-size: 11px;
   color: var(--text-dim);
@@ -579,7 +504,7 @@ onMounted(async () => {
 .mc-avatar {
   width: 32px;
   height: 32px;
-  background: var(--surface);
+  background: transparent;
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
@@ -720,15 +645,12 @@ onMounted(async () => {
     align-items: stretch;
     padding: 14px 20px;
   }
-  .filter-count {
+  .drawer-btn {
     margin-left: 0;
   }
   .skills-bar {
     padding: 10px 20px;
   }
-  .tags-drawer-toggle {
-    padding: 8px 20px;
-  }
   .active-filters {
     padding: 8px 20px;
   }
@@ -748,14 +670,5 @@ onMounted(async () => {
     flex: 1 1 auto;
     min-width: 0;
   }
-  .filter-select {
-    flex: 1 1 45%;
-  }
-  .filter-toggle {
-    flex: 1 1 45%;
-  }
-  .filter-count {
-    flex-basis: 100%;
-  }
 }
 </style>
diff --git a/e2e/events.spec.js b/e2e/events.spec.js
index 85f752e..6238998 100644
--- a/e2e/events.spec.js
+++ b/e2e/events.spec.js
@@ -18,12 +18,13 @@ test.describe('Events list page', () => {
 
   test('past events toggle exists and can be checked', async ({ page }) => {
     await page.goto('/events')
-    const checkbox = page.locator('input[type="checkbox"]')
-    await expect(checkbox).toBeVisible()
-    await expect(page.locator('text=Show past events')).toBeVisible()
+    await page.waitForLoadState('networkidle')
+    const toggle = page.locator('.past-toggle')
+    await expect(toggle).toBeVisible()
+    await expect(toggle).toContainText('Show past events')
 
-    await checkbox.check()
-    await expect(checkbox).toBeChecked()
+    await toggle.click()
+    await expect(toggle).toHaveClass(/active/)
 
     // Page should still render without errors after toggling
     await expect(page.locator('h1', { hasText: 'Events' })).toBeVisible()
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ test.describe('Events list page', () => {
     await page.goto('/events')
 
     // Check the past events toggle so we see all events
-    await page.locator('input[type="checkbox"]').check()
+    await page.locator('.past-toggle').click()
 
     const eventLinks = page.locator('.event-row a')
     const count = await eventLinks.count()
diff --git a/e2e/join-flow.spec.js b/e2e/join-flow.spec.js
index 4a11a47..919e9ec 100644
--- a/e2e/join-flow.spec.js
+++ b/e2e/join-flow.spec.js
@@ -83,7 +83,8 @@ test.describe('Join page — member signup flow', () => {
     await page.locator('#join-name').fill('E2E Test User')
     await page.locator('#join-email').fill(uniqueEmail)
     await page.locator('#circle-community').check({ force: true })
-    await page.locator('#join-contribution').selectOption('0')
+    await page.locator('#join-contribution').click()
+    await page.getByRole('option', { name: '$0/mo' }).click()
 
     await expect(page.locator('.form-submit')).toBeEnabled()
 
@@ -108,7 +109,8 @@ test.describe('Join page — member signup flow', () => {
     await page.locator('#join-name').fill('Dup Test User')
     await page.locator('#join-email').fill(duplicateEmail)
     await page.locator('#circle-community').check({ force: true })
-    await page.locator('#join-contribution').selectOption('0')
+    await page.locator('#join-contribution').click()
+    await page.getByRole('option', { name: '$0/mo' }).click()
     await page.locator('.form-submit').click()
 
     // Should show an error about the email already existing
diff --git a/e2e/visual/pages.spec.js b/e2e/visual/pages.spec.js
index ab76fa7..24062e7 100644
--- a/e2e/visual/pages.spec.js
+++ b/e2e/visual/pages.spec.js
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ const authenticatedPages = [
   { name: 'admin-events-create', path: '/admin/events/create' },
   // New authenticated pages
   { name: 'member-account', path: '/member/account' },
-  { name: 'member-activity', path: '/member/activity' },
   { name: 'connections', path: '/connections' },
   { name: 'admin-dashboard', path: '/admin' },
 ]
diff --git a/server/api/events/[id]/tickets/purchase.post.js b/server/api/events/[id]/tickets/purchase.post.js
index fa3ca1a..82e75be 100644
--- a/server/api/events/[id]/tickets/purchase.post.js
+++ b/server/api/events/[id]/tickets/purchase.post.js
@@ -109,8 +109,9 @@ export default defineEventHandler(async (event) => {
     // Complete ticket purchase (updates sold/reserved counts)
     await completeTicketPurchase(eventData, ticketInfo.ticketType);
 
-    // Save event with registration
-    await eventData.save();
+    // Save event with registration; skip validators to avoid tripping on
+    // legacy location data unrelated to this write.
+    await eventData.save({ validateBeforeSave: false });
 
     // Send confirmation email
     try {
diff --git a/server/models/member.js b/server/models/member.js
index ff76baa..7c2ccd4 100644
--- a/server/models/member.js
+++ b/server/models/member.js
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ const memberSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
 
   notifications: {
     events: { type: Boolean, default: true },
-    updates: { type: Boolean, default: true },
   },
 
   inviteEmailSent: { type: Boolean, default: false },
diff --git a/server/utils/schemas.js b/server/utils/schemas.js
index abcf6ec..509ef20 100644
--- a/server/utils/schemas.js
+++ b/server/utils/schemas.js
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ export const memberProfileUpdateSchema = z.object({
   }).optional(),
   showInDirectory: z.boolean().optional(),
   notifications: z.object({
-    events: z.boolean().optional(),
-    updates: z.boolean().optional()
+    events: z.boolean().optional()
   }).optional(),
   craftTags: z.array(z.string().max(100)).max(16).optional(),
   boardSlackHandle: z.string().max(200).optional()
@@ -416,3 +415,12 @@ export const adminAlertRestoreSchema = z.object({
     .min(1)
     .max(ADMIN_ALERT_TYPES.length)
 })
+
+// --- Site content (key/value editable copy blocks) ---
+
+export const SITE_CONTENT_KEYS = ['homepage.wiki_feature']
+
+export const siteContentUpsertSchema = z.object({
+  title: z.string().max(300).optional(),
+  body: z.string().max(5000).optional()
+})
diff --git a/server/utils/tickets.js b/server/utils/tickets.js
index 65e05b8..98407a2 100644
--- a/server/utils/tickets.js
+++ b/server/utils/tickets.js
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ export const releaseTicket = async (event, ticketType) => {
     );
   }
 
-  await event.save();
+  await event.save({ validateBeforeSave: false });
 };
 
 /**
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ export const completeTicketPurchase = async (event, ticketType) => {
     event.tickets.public.sold = (event.tickets.public.sold || 0) + 1;
   }
 
-  await event.save();
+  await event.save({ validateBeforeSave: false });
 };
 
 /**