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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.

Announcements

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9876 of Pattaya extends a sincere Thank You to the following individuals for their generous contributions in making the VFW Charity Cookout of November 11 such a successful event: Bill Key, Jit Loftus, Ed Weber Robert Horn, Dennis Carlton, George Bell, Saeng Pinjan, Della Edelman, Mike Post, Chuck Andre, Burt Bell. A special thank you to Eric Larson and the staff of the Hogs Breath Saloon for their generosity in providing the venue and hosting the annual VFW Veterans Day Charity event.

Clubs

Pattaya City Expats Club meets on Sunday mornings at Henry J Beans Restaurant and Pub at the Amari Orchid Resort at the North End of Beach Road from 9:30-10:30 for buffet breakfast, and from 10:30-12:30 for entertaining speakers and open forum. Everyone welcome.

Come along and meet with the Pattaya Motorcycle Club at the “Old Speckled Hen”, Jomtien Beach Road Soi 9, on any Friday at 8 p.m. Weekly rides to some of Chonburi and Rayong’s beautiful temples, lakes and beaches, and monthly 2 or 3 day trips to, well, anywhere we want! Don’t forget, this club is as much for your pillion as you, so bring the missus! Further info from Martin on 09 990 9342, email: [email protected]

Dining

Dine Around at the Amari Orchid Resort’s three great restaurants. This is a chance to experience them all in one very special evening for a spectacular price. Every evening 449 baht ++ per person. New! Hank’s dollar at Henry J. Bean’s - from now on Hank will have his own currency. Receive a Hank’s dollar for every 500 baht spent and exchange them for a free beer. Every Saturday! Happy Hour all through the night - buy one and get one free! For more information please contact Michael Goetz or Orapin Musiknavabutr on 038 428 161 or e-mail: emfb @orchid.amari.com

Game is still in Season and due to high demand, Hans at the Paradise Restaurant extends the game promotion throughout November. Items on the special menu include: deer fillet, venison steak, wild boar stew and venison stew. Hans also offers a selection of game fish such as blue marlin steak, swordfish steak and ahi tuna steak. For those who look for some thing really different, the Paradise Restaurant is Pattaya’s first and only casual dining restaurant specializing in exotic food, including ostrich, kangaroo, emu, crocodile and deer, a dining experience you won’t regret and forget. The Paradise Caf้ and Grill also offers guests a vegetarian menu and for the youngsters there is a kids’ menu. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

Shenanigans Pattaya’s A La Carte Menu has many new items + all the usual weekly specials, including the Wednesday steak special of a large bowl of home made soup, 400 gram t-bone steak, a mound of chips and salad served with homemade bread and butter all for 195 baht. What you see is what you pay at Shenanigans, no added tax or service. Shenanigans Irish Pub, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.

At Casa Pascal Restaurant everything is special. Not only Pascal’s design of the restaurant, but also the presentation of the dishes and drinks. Imported Tasmanian rock oysters and fresh white asparagus are now the best sellers at Casa Pascal. You can also enjoy the 580 baht wine & dine menu featuring a 3-course meal with smoked salmon and shrimps as a starter, beef tenderloin, and crepe suzette for dessert, including white and red wine as much as you like. Cigarettes & cigars available! Casa Pascal is located on 2nd Road, opposite Marriott Resort & Shenanigans, just in front of Ruen Thai Restaurant. Reservations recommended. Tel. 038 723 660.

Montien Hotel, Pattaya continues with their Theme Buffet Evenings: Starting on Tuesday at the Verandah Coffee Shop with an Asian Buffet Dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 380 baht ++/children baht 200++. Wednesdays at La Mer Restaurant, Mediterranean Buffet Dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with adults 450 baht ++/children 250++ baht. Then on Friday, back to the Verandah Coffee Shop for BBQ & Seafood Buffet Dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 500 baht ++/children 280 baht and don’t forget Saturday, Verandah Coffee Shop with an International Buffet Dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 420 baht ++/children 220++ baht. For reservations call 038 428 155-6 ext.1620-1.

Experience an International Buffet for only 150 baht per person on the 1st and 15th day of every month at Number One Food & Drink, Thappraya Road, Jomtien Beach, less than 100 meters from KFC, tel. 038 233 790 or 01 754 8031.

The Sala Rim Nam Restaurant has an idyllic setting in the Marriott resort & Spa’s tropical garden. Housed in an open timber Thai sala shaded by palm trees and overlooking delightful lotus ponds. Every Friday and Saturday evening the Floating Night Market will not only excite the eyes but also the palate. An amazing array of exotic food overloads wooden barges floating on the tranquil waters of the lotus ponds. The Sala Rim Nam Thai Cuisine opens daily from 6pm to 10pm. For reservations call 038 412 120 ext. 1321.

Sapori D’ Italia Italian Food Festival ends November 30 at the Rossini, Royal Cliff Grand. Visiting Italian gourmet chef Stefano Zamboni takes you on a delicious journey around Italy with a showcase of signature dishes inspired by regional Italian flavors. Dine at the newly refurbished Rossini this November and enjoy an extensive a la carte selection of Italian creations as well as heavily discounted wines! For more information or reservations, please contact guest relations on tel. 038 250 421 ext. 2007 or 2037.

Entertainment

Elvis is live on stage every Wednesday evening at the Captain’s Corner Steak House. Bar-B-Q eat all you can 295 baht+ vat. The Captain’s Corner air-conditioned minivan will pick you up free of charge within the Pattaya Jomtien Area. Book your tables at 038 364314, George Sinatra sings your favorite romantic songs every evening at the Captain’s Corner

Indie recording artist Singletrackmind (STM) has launched his debut full length CD entitled No Reason on the Fat Boys Records Label with distribution by Pony Canyon Inc. Selected tracks were mixed by multi-Grammy engineer Tom Lord-Alge in Miami (Avril Lavigne, Steve Winwood, Dave Matthews, Phil Collins) and Multi-Australian Recording Industry Awards engineer Greg Henderson, amongst others. This CD promises to be a strong heartfelt debut by this explosive rock debutant. Rock this life…Welcome to the world of Singletrackmind, for one show only @ Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya December 6.

Come listen and dance to InXchange at the Moon River Pub, and whilst there, try some great Thai and Western food and enjoy the Beer Promotion! Every guest receives a beer card with the first liter of beer they buy. Every liter of beer that has been ordered after the first will be marked on the card, and after consuming 9 liters of beer you will get one liter free of charge. The card is valid for 3 months. This promotion is only valid for draft beer and not for bottles. The Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort North Pattaya Road.

Events

The BCCT Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party is being held in the gardens of the Amari Orchid Resort on Thursday, December 4 from 6.30 p.m. A ‘fun for all the family’ event, it will feature entertainment by the kids of the international schools in the area. Thai and international buffet will be followed by live music. If you are interested in sponsoring please contact Greg Watkins, executive director via email: greg @bccthai.com

The annual PSC Christmas party is now being arranged; hopefully it will be the best one yet. There will be an international buffet, lots of spirits, beer and of course the fabulous lottery consisting of gold as well as many other nice prizes. The party will again be held at the Town In Town Hotel, doors open at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17. A nominal charge for members is 300 baht, members are allowed to bring one guest at a charge of 600 baht, the reason for limiting members to one guest is we expect a full house and do not want to turn members away. Tickets are required and will be on sale at the Pattaya Sports Club office starting on Monday, December 1 through till December 16 unless sold out. Please bring your valid PSC membership card when purchasing tickets.

The Final four events in this year’s Pattaya Gay festival will take place from Saturday November 29 to Tuesday December2. Staring on Saturday 29th will see a Kick off Carnival Beach Party at Jomtien opposite Tui’s Place. Gates open 8pm Fun from 8.30 till late! Tickets 500 baht inclusive of pig roast, salad, and one free drink. 200 baht to the charities. Sunday 30th. Gourmet Charity Dinner 8.30 p.m. at the New Bruno’s on Thappraya Road. Tickets 1,200 baht includes a 400 baht donation. Contact Hugh at Ambiance Hotel for tickets. Monday December 1st World AIDS Day. Walk for Life and help build a better life for others. Walk in conjunction with the Pattaya City Walk for Life starts at 3pm groups, floats and walkers to be in place on Beach Road at central Road intersection by 2pm. Forms available from Ambiance Hotel 100 baht donation from individuals on the day. Route – South along Beach Road back along Second Road to Central Road starting place. Winding up this year’s festival on Tuesday December 2 a Red, White & You Street Party Final event. Tickets 300 baht one drink and a chance to win a door prize. Best dressed red and white costume - winner 2,000 runner-up 1,000. Tickets available from the businesses in Boyztown. 20% of all food and beverage taking to the charities. Soi opens 7 p.m. Shows commence at 10 p.m. Midnight is Grand Charity Lucky Draw.

Promotions

Art Classes at Art Café’s ‘Art Factory’ every Saturday afternoon given by Miss Beau, a talented artist from Pattaya. Taught art techniques will include object coloring, pencil, water and pastel painting, engraving and others. Classes are held 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday afternoons. All working materials as well as ‘high tea’ and refreshments are included. After-class activities include fun and games at the poolside, in the big garden or at Wongamat Beach. Spoken languages are English and Thai. Just 280 baht net per child. Please call or send an email for registration and/or further information. Phone 038 367 652, email: info@ artcafe-thailand.com

The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital invites everyone to join in on November 29 for Charity Sale and then on December 5 for a special Father’s Day Special Health Promotion, 50% discount on all check up packages. Many special tests are also available at special prices. December 5 from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. at the hospital’s main lobby. Check up vouchers valid until February 29, 2004 and don’t miss special guest appearance by Santa on December 20, bring the kids too! For more information contact: Reina or Jarunee, the International Marketing Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on 038 427 777 ext. 3420-1, Fax: 038 427-770 or email: bphintmkt@ bgh.co.th

Kala๋ Art & D้cor has just 3 days left on their Grand Sale on specially selected items including fascinating Chinese antiques, decorative items, Asian handicrafts. Drop in to the Tea Room at Kala๋ Art & D้cor on the corner of North Pattaya Road & Sukhumvit. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call 038 413 551.

Amazing day for homeowners who love to decorate or do it yourself at home. Home & Decorator Day at Home Mart Max offers 30-60% discounts for home-decor items and construction materials, plus a chance to be close to this year’s Miss Thailand and might be lucky enough to take home a gold chain. Many fun filled activities during the day, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Home Mart Max, Sukhumvit Road, opposite Big C, South Pattaya, Tel: 038 415 415-20.