This month the North Star Library features the latest Harry Potter book. The children and teenagers’ room will run a Harry Potter theme with movies on Saturdays and Sundays. The whole series of books is now available for borrowing in both Thai and English. The latest book is not yet translated into Thai, but will be in the library as soon as it is released. Book readings continue on Saturdays for children in both Thai and English. The library has an interesting range of fiction and reference books, including some out of print early Thai books. The extensive video library is now available for rent, and has some excellent old movies, classics, as well as modern movies. Thursday afternoon activities include mahjong playing, from 1 p.m. onwards. There is a fee to join the library, on a 6 monthly or 12 monthly basis. A fee of 50 baht applies for non-members. North Star Library is located on Sukhumvit Road, south of the Vocational College.

The guest speaker at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on Sunday August 28 will be Edwin Wouters who will talk about the steps and training to become a pilot in Thailand. He will also speak about the largest Flying Club in Thailand and flying around Southern Asia. There will also be the usual updates on events in and around Pattaya of interest to foreigners and the open forum chance to ask questions and share information with fellow expats. Meetings are held at Henry J. Beans in the grounds of the Amari Resort, North Pattaya Beach Road and start at 10.30 a.m. with a chance to have a buffet breakfast from 9.30 a.m. For more information about the meetings and other activities of the club go to www. pattayacityexparsclub.com

The Pattaya International Ladies Club September luncheon will be at La Quinta in the Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club on Tuesday September 6, from 10.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Members and guests welcome. Please make your reservations with either Tel: 038 735 050 from 10.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. or email: info@ thehorseshoepoint.com for directions. The coffee morning will be held at Art Cafe on Tuesday September 20 from 10.30 a.m. till midday.

The Charity Club of Pattaya meets in the Queen Victoria Inn every Sunday from 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. - all welcome. Call Malcolm 09 744 1040 or Christina 09 545 4185 for details.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) E.S. Hamilton Post 9876 officially meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Hog’s Breath Saloon, Soi Batman. Other Tuesdays, interested persons generally meet there for lunch and catch up on the latest community news. Operating hours are 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily, closed on Sunday. For further information please call the Hog’s Breath at 038 423 462, email: [email protected] or visit the website: www. vfwpost9876.org

The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard’s weekly luncheon meeting is at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. Meetings are on Tuesdays, beginning at 12:30. Immediate Past President Martin Brands: macbee@loxinfo. co.th mobile 01 795 76476.

The Dutch Expats Club Pattaya (NVP) meets the last Thursday of every month at Dolphin Apartments, Soi 20, South Pattaya Road. They also have groups for bridge, computers, Thai language, fishing, literature and much more. For more information email: [email protected]

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya is continuing their Theme Buffet Evenings. Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop for the Asian buffet dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 420 baht ++, children 220 baht ++. On Wednesdays-La Mer Restaurant has a Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 450 baht ++, children 250 baht ++. Friday’s at the Verandah Coffee Shop it’s a BBQ & Seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 500 baht ++ and children 280 baht ++. On Saturdays the Verandah Coffee Shop lays out an international buffet dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 450 baht ++ and children 250 baht ++. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat favourites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. For reservations please call 038 428 155 ext 1620-1 or email: Pattaya @montien.com

Queen M’s Scandinavian pub & restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner, serving some of the best from the Thai, Scandinavian and international kitchen. Some of their favourites are meatballs, minced beefsteak, pork chops, steaks, codfish, and casserole, all served with mashed or boiled potatoes, brown or b้arnaise sauce and veggies. They also serve Scandinavian style hot-dogs and hamburgers, and of course their famous smorgasbord. Queen M’s is located on Naklua Road, Soi 12, just 100 meters up the soi.

Enjoy a special gourmet dinner set at Casa Pascal Restaurant. A full choice of appetizers, main meal and desserts with red or white during your meal for just 1,050++ baht or enjoy unlimited beverages for 2,100++ baht. Be sure to book your table. Casa Pascal Restaurant, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort, tel. 038 723 660. For more information visit: www. restaurant-pattaya.com

The Lanna Coffee Shop at the Thai Garden Resort is offering more value for money with their daily changing set menu prepared by their European chef Marcus. The chef prepares a choice of two menus per day, one European and one Thai. Both consist of a 5-course meal which is available at only 250 baht ++. The Lanna Coffee Shop is open daily and the menus are served from 11.30 a.m. until 11.30 p.m. Enjoy your meal and get value for your money at the Thai Garden Resort.

Jameson’s the Irish Pub has a host of Daily Specials! Don’t miss out on Jameson’s new Thursday night special. Enjoy the Sirloin Steak Night Thursday Special complete with homemade soup, bread and butter, sirloin steak, served with baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, salad and Jameson’s chocolate mousse.

A complete 3-course dinner for 150 baht. So don’t miss out; drop in to Jameson’s the Irish Pub, Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.), Pattaya, email: [email protected] Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Feast on an assortment of delicacies that make up the dim sum set lunch at Cascade Caf้, Dusit Resort Pattaya. Every day, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can choose from four delectable dim sum sets: “Empress”, “Dynasty”, “Emperor” and “Marco Polo” to your heart’s delight! Savor the tastes and flavors of these “small eats” with soup and dessert at only 450 baht net / set. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50.

Yeeh Ha! Cowboy festival at the Green Bottle Pub throughout the month of August and September 2005. On Saturday September 23, Rock ‘n Roll Cowboy, Swing with ‘Elvis Jaruek’ of Thailand and the Cowboy Bartender Show. See ya’ll there! Reservations: Tel: 038 429 870.

The Ashes Series between Australia and England will be shown on the TV screens in Jameson’s starting at 4.30 p.m. every day until close of play. These games have already started and go through to mid-September. Drop in to Jameson’s the Irish Pub, Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.), Pattaya, email: info@jamesons-pattaya. com Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Cricket from England. The Nat West Challenge and the Ashes Series at The Haven - all matches shown from 4.30 pm. until close of play. Draft Heineken at 180 baht per 1 litre; house wine by carafe 250 baht 0.5 litre. The Haven, Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road.

Lloydie’s Bar, Soi LK Metro (off Soi Buakow) has Happy Hour every day 10 a.m. till 4p.m. all beers 40 baht. Or play a game on the pool table, friendly atmosphere. Drop in.

The Irishman Bar has happy hours from 2 p.m. till 7 p.m. Hinny at 49 baht, Jameson’s whiskey 70 baht. A fun bar, see you there. Drinking St (ACC) Tiffany’s 09 246 2146.

Pattaya’s most popular Power Jam Band, rocking the Moon River Pub & Restaurant, plays nightly except on Mondays. Miss Joy and her band members entertain all foreign and local guests with a wide repertoire from dance music, rock music to evergreens and much more. Enjoy the music while sipping on an exotic cocktail, a draft beer or a glass of wine. Taste the international and Thai menu, or choose one of the Mexican styled dishes and the new snack towers. Try your hand on 3 layers of delicious snacks! Happy hour is daily from 6.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Can you think of a better place to relax and enjoy yourself than at Moon River Pub? . So keep on saying, “Bottoms up at the Moon River Pub!” Located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.