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 Pattaya City Expats Club meets Sunday’s commencing at 10.30 a.m., with a buffet breakfast is available from 9.30. The meeting is held in Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road. Every one is welcome to attend this regular weekly opportunity of sharing information of help to all foreigners living in or visiting this wonderful country. For more information about the club and its informal meetings covering many topics during the week check the website at www.pattayacityexpats club.com

The Pattaya International Ladies Club September coffee morning will be held at the 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. Past President Martin Brands: [email protected] 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 Bay Italian Restaurant, Bar & Terrace, Dusit Resort Pattaya launches its new menu in September. Chef Maurizio Menconi utilized his 15 years of culinary experience to whip up a modern a la carte menu for this chic Italian restaurant. Indulge in the fresh new Italian creations at The Bay with your choice of air-conditioned or al fresco dining 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bon appetito! For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270.

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: [email protected]

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: info@jame sons-pattaya.com Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com

Fusion Cuisine at the Tide Resort, Bangsaen: presenting a special menu throughout September and October, giving you the chance to try some favourites at the German Corner with dishes such as Berliner eisben mit sauerkraut, westfaelischer linseneneitpot mit mett wurst and bauernvesper plate. Saturday’s fusion cuisine has an international buffet for just 299 baht per person and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call the Tide Resort Bangsaen for more information and reservations on 038 399 200.

Have you taken a bite of a meat pie lately and found a large empty hole? Not at Tropical Bert’s (Beach Road and Soi Regent Marina). Bert’s pies are all now made on the premises with the best of ingredients and filled to the brim. They include steak and kidney, beef and vegetable, chicken and mushroom; these are complimented with large Cornish pasties and their most popular product: large potato, cheese and onion pasty all being made with puff pastry. They also have great all day breakfasts along with cod and chips and a full range of pub grub. Golf is now on Tuesdays and Fridays, just call in the bar to sign on. Regular quiz nights are on Sunday and Monday. Coming soon to compliment the Draught Guinness and Tiger, Draught Bass Bitter so you won’t have to spend all day on the amber nectar! You can have a good old pint of English Bitter as well; watch this space for more details.

Yeeh Ha! Cowboy festival at the Green Bottle Pub throughout the month of September. 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.

Lloydie’s Bar, Soi LK Metro (off Soi Buakow) has Happy Hour every day 10 a.m. till 4 p.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.

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand in cooperation Kenya Airways & The Travel Clinic is hosting an International Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening on Friday September 9 from 6.30 p.m. at the Bang Saray Club, Bang Saray. Kenya Airways & The Travel Clinic are sponsoring beverages and snacks on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 p.m. All other beverages are at standard prices as will the sponsored supplies have run out. There is no fee for BCCT members and non-BCCT members and guests will be charged 500 baht per person for entry to this event.

Signed Manchester United shirt will be up for auction at the Charity Club of Pattaya Charity Gala Dinner.

The next Pattaya Gay Festival Gala Dinner will be at The Balcony Restaurant off North Pattaya Road on Wednesday September 14. Cost 1,200 baht with 300 baht to the PGF and 20% from drinks. Make your bookings in now at the Ambiance Hotel, Pattayaland 3.

ABC Asian Business Consulting Co., Ltd. will hold Pattaya’s “First Exhibition Party” in and around their office at the Pattaya Bazaar on September 24. Businesses are invited to join as guests but at the same time you can promote your service and/or business during this event. The contribution would be 1,000 baht including a voucher for food and drinks to accommodate your customers and business friends. If you like to join as an exhibitor, a table and chairs from where you can operate and introduce yourself to all visitors will be provided. Confirm bookings no later than September 16 either by fax 038 413 145 or email: [email protected]