Community Happenings is an opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected] or by fax 038 427 596.

The UK Club of Pattaya welcomes in the New Year with a members and friends social meeting on Tuesday 15th January at the Sportsman Bar and Grill in Soi 13 off Second Road. The hello to all, and so big welcome, is open to everyone, and is being held in part to discuss the 2002 events program with members of the committee, and begins at 8 p.m. Further details from [email protected] or telephoning the club office on 038 300 435.

At Benihana, the famous Japanese–American steakhouse, Teppanyaki dining is a Japanese tradition, where specially trained chefs prepare the meal right at your table so you can enjoy the art of the cooking process. It’s a must during your stay in Pattaya! Located on level 2, the Royal Garden Plaza.

Hans at the Paradise Cafe & Grill has prepared a special food promotion throughout January. Gourmet Dining in Paradise! Menu features ostrich, lamb, duck, Norwegian snow fish, salmon, fillet of sole, and more. Remember: ostrich steaks are now permanently on the menu. The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11. p.m. and is located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call, 038 723 177.

The Royal Cliff Beach Resort offers Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruises every Thursday evening during the high season, leaving at 16.30 hrs and returning at approx 19.30 hrs. The dinner price of Bt 750 net per person includes a complimentary “Sunset Cocktail”. Children under the age of 12 years old get 50% off the adult rate (the cruise is not recommended for children under 3yrs). Dinner cruise features live dinner music and a full open bar. Wine Club members and Royal Cliff Sports and Fitness Club members get 10 percent food and beverage club discount. The cruise sets sail next on Thursday 10 and Thursday 17 January 2002. The catamaran has a capacity of 120 people and has onboard washroom and toilet facilities. Sunset Cruise will operate with a minimum of just 10 people and fair weather. For reservations contact the GM’s office or call the restaurant hotline: 0-38 250 148. The Island Dream Catamaran is also available for private hire: please contact [email protected] for further details.

AUA (American University Alumni) is pleased to announce that their new Language Center in the Pattaya Bazaar is now open. It is a special year for AUA as they are also celebrating fifty years of teaching English in the Kingdom. For further information call 038 223 399 or 038 745 900 ext. 4330.

Dances with Horses - equestrian exhibition on classical riding. The first time ever in Thailand for this classical riding show, performed by the professional riders from Portugal that have been trained from the Portuguese Royal Academy of Riding, together with the one and only Cherie Srifuengfung, silver medallist at the last SEA Games. Dances with Horses will be performed at the Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club every Saturday night at 8.00 p.m. For more information, please contact public relations manager Niraphan, at 038-735050

Henry J Beans has a new band ‘The Laser Band’. With 30 years of experience in music, the latest arrival at Henry J Beans brings along an extensive repertoire, covering most music styles from the 50s to arrangements of the new Millennium. They perform nightly at Henry J Beans Bar & Grill on Beach Road, so - see you at Hank’s.

The Baseline Trio, talented young men from the Philippines are entertaining daily at the Coffee Shop of the Thai Garden Resort, giving the diners that special romantic feeling. Call 038 426 009 ext. 6666 or talk to the receptionist forbookings.

The Beer Garden at Green House Center on 2nd Road is now open. Live band daily from 5 p.m. onwards. Also featuring one of the best Filipino show bands, High Energy, playing nightly from 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Center Point Restaurant serves from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. every day (Thai - international food).

For private parties, wedding parties, birthday parties, staff parties, etc., the pool terrace at the Captain’s Corner Restaurant can accommodate up to 100 people in exotic surroundings. Call Ib Ottesen on 01 802 3430 for more information.