diff --git a/community/events.page.tsx b/community/events.page.tsx
index 41d4648ba9..764b534db2 100644
--- a/community/events.page.tsx
+++ b/community/events.page.tsx
@@ -413,17 +413,6 @@ const events = [
     image: require("../static/img/events/Virtual-Event.png"),
     end_date: "July 13, 2023",
   },
-  {
-    name: "XRPL Toronto Meetup",
-    description:
-      "Prepare for an evening of XRPL Toronto Meetup – a celebration of discovery and connection. Join enthusiasts, innovators, and developers for inspiring talks, conversations, and learning. All are welcome, from seasoned developers to curious newcomers.",
-    type: "meetup",
-    link: "https://www.meetup.com/xrpl-toronto-community-meetup/events/294766059",
-    location: "Downtown Toronto",
-    date: "August 14, 2023",
-    image: require("../static/img/events/event-meetup-toronto@2x.jpg"),
-    end_date: "August 14, 2023",
-  },
   {
     name: "XRPL London Meetup (Accelerator Edition)",
     description:
@@ -591,19 +580,6 @@ const events = [
     image: require("../static/img/events/paris.png"),
     end_date: "January 26, 2024",
   },
-
-  {
-    name: "XRPL Toronto Meetup Community - Celebrate with Us!",
-    description:
-      "To connect the blockchain community, showcase campus ambassador projects, and celebrate the new year.",
-    type: "meetup",
-    link: "https://www.meetup.com/xrpl-toronto-community-meetup/events/294766059",
-    location: "Downtown, Toronto",
-    date: "TBD",
-    image: require("../static/img/events/event-meetup-toronto@2x.jpg"),
-    end_date: "January 31, 2025", // putting a far future date so it remains in upcoming events until a date is confirmed
-  },
-
   {
     name: "XRP Ledger Zone ETHDenver",
     description:
diff --git a/community/index.page.tsx b/community/index.page.tsx
index 83d8d19d4a..0c8f4bf56a 100644
--- a/community/index.page.tsx
+++ b/community/index.page.tsx
@@ -56,18 +56,6 @@ const events = [
     end_date: "November 28, 2023",
     start_date: "November 28, 2023",
   },
-  // {
-  //   name: "XRPL Toronto Meetup Community - Celebrate with Us!",
-  //   description:
-  //     "To connect the blockchain community, showcase campus ambassador projects, and celebrate the year's progress with a holiday theme.",
-  //   type: "meetup",
-  //   link: "https://www.meetup.com/xrpl-toronto-community-meetup/events/294766059",
-  //   location: "Downtown, Toronto",
-  //   date: "December 7th, 6pm - 9pm",
-  //   image: require("../static/img/events/event-meetup-toronto@2x.jpg"),
-  //   end_date: "December 7, 2023",
-  //   start_date: "December 7, 2023",
-  // },
   {
     name: "XRPL Grants Info Session: Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Focused",
     description:
@@ -180,7 +168,7 @@ const events = [
 const { nearestDateDiff, nearestEvent } = findNearestUpcomingEvent(events);
 const XrplEventsAndCarouselSection = ({ events }) => {
   const { translate } = useTranslate();
-  const [currentIndex, setCurrentIndex] = useState(7);
+  const [currentIndex, setCurrentIndex] = useState(6);
 
   const updateCarousel = () => {
     const prevEvent = events[currentIndex - 1] || null;