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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

Movie Extras needed for Hollywood major motion picture being filmed Auditions being held on October 8 and 9 at “The Bowling Green” in the clubhouse on Soi Excite from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The accepted applicants (60 farang males; white and black, age 17 to 36 years old or look young) will receive 1,500 baht per day (1,350 baht per day after tax). Food and transportation provided to and from Pattaya to Sattahip Naval Base. Most candidates will only work for one day on October 18. Only 15 extras will be needed for filming on October 19. The day will be a long one, buses will leave Pattaya at around 6 a.m. and will return at around 8 p.m. Please contact Glenn Holthaus at [email protected] or call 01 259 0106.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club will host their annual Holiday Bazaar at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on October 8. PILC says, “All the stalls have now been sold out, and with many new vendors this year, as well as familiar faces from previous years, there should be a wide range of goods for anyone looking for unusual Christmas gifts and goodies.” There are still raffle tickets left, and you can get your book of raffle tickets from Judy Clausen, tel. 038-240-792 (home) or 01-650-6630 (mobile).

I-TIM, the International Hotel and Tourism Industry Management School, is now accepting applications for the two-year diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management commencing in January 2006. Minimum entry level is M.6 or high school. All nationalities welcome. Each year includes a five month internship with placement available in all tourist destinations including Pattaya. Extended salaried internships available overseas in the second year to selected students. For further information visit www.i-tim.ac.th email: [email protected] or telephone 02 732 0170.

Clubs

The speaker at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on Sunday October 9 will be a representative from Garmin Street Pilot 2160. A portable GPS system for cars and motorbikes. The system works in 5 languages with Thai being added in the next month. Maps of USA, Canada, England and most of Europe and all the latest up-to-date maps of Thailand are available. Updated every 6 months. Complete new map system every year. Should be interesting to help get around in unknown places and foreign territory. As always everyone is welcome to attend, no charge, and there is a warm welcome for anyone just visiting Pattaya or recently moved here. The meeting starts at 10.30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9.30 a.m. There is a chance to ask questions or share helpful information during the Open Forum time and meet and chat with other expats before and after the meeting. Meetings held in Henry J. Bean’s in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort, North Pattaya Beach Road.

The Pattaya Gay Festival will be holding its next dinner at Casa Pascal Restaurant off Pattaya Second Road opposite Royal Garden Plaza on Thursday October 20. Tickets available from The Ambiance Hotel in Pattayaland Soi 1, South Pattaya. Cost 1,200 baht with 300 baht going to HEARTT2000 to help Dr. Philippe in his work to provide life-saving drugs to the many HIV/AIDS patients unable to afford the necessary medication. There will be a Grand Lucky Draw with many magnificent prizes. Everyone welcome.

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: vfwpost9876 @hotmail.com 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: 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]

Scandinavian Expats Pattaya meet the second Sunday of every month. For details contact John tel. 01 523 6080 or Per tel. 07 083 3834.

Dining

Don Joe Ristorante Italiano stills the famous appeal in town. Bigger terrace, better ocean view, splendor atmosphere brilliant food, check out the vast selection Wine Promotion for the month of September at one of the best Italian restaurant in town. Now open for Lunch! Don Joe, in the heart of Walking Street, call Joe for reservation at 038 710 733.

Hearty Dim Sum Sets for Lunch. Not one, not two, not three, but four Dim Sum Sets for lunch at Cascade Café, Dusit Resort Pattaya. The most delectable choices, whether you prefer Empress, Dynasty, Emperor or Marco Polo Set. Your order comes with soup and dessert for only 450 baht net / set. Daily 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50.

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]

A Superb Sunday Brunch Buffet Book your table now Enjoy your Sunday with your family and friends at Restaurant Casa Pascal. Adults 650++ baht, Children (under 12) 450++ baht. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casa Pascal Restaurant, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort, tel. 038 723 660. For more information visit: www.restaurant-pattaya.com For reservations: 038 723 660, 01 983 4182 (Kim)

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

Queen M’s Scandinavian Pub & Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, serving some of the best from the Thai, Scandinavian and international kitchen. Some of their favorites are meatballs, minced beefsteak, pork chops, steaks, codfish, 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 Naklua Road, Soi 12, just 100 meters up the Soi.

Entertainment

NFL Monday’s at Bob’s BBQ, Sunday’s NFL Football games replayed at 7 p.m. on Monday Night. Plus NFL Tuesday’s, Monday Night NFL Football games replayed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Night. 1 Free Frozen Margarita for everyone during game. All American Beers 120 baht and all other beers 50 baht. Enjoy food specials like: Burger and Fries for 100 baht. VIP Party Room available upstairs with Air and TV. Come watch your favorite teams and enjoy the best BBQ and Burgers in Pattaya. See you at Bob’s BBQ & Grill more info call 06 049 6348.

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.

Fridays and Saturday evening at the Boat Music Place at the A-One Royal Cruise have become primarily Latin Nights with Latin dance enthusiasts meeting there to enjoy the pleasant ambiance of the facility. The Salsa Amante Latin Dance Studio helps guide people around the floor. With Latin dance increasing in popularity the dance studio is offering to teach Salsa, meringue and Bachata. Check it out on www.salsaamante.com For any who would like to enjoy an evening out with good company, free admission, from 9 p.m. till late.

Events

Bruno’s Restaurant will celebrate its 9th Anniversary with a festive dinner on Sunday October 9. Owner and chef Fredi Schaub will try his best to satisfy all the guests. The price for the 6-course menu will be only 999 baht excluding wine and soft drinks. For reservations please call 038 364 600-1 or fax 038-364 602.

Nagas MC Sriracha is holding their 2nd Anniversary Party at the Beretta Bar in Sriracha on Friday October 28 at 7 p.m. Free food and draught beer, otherwise cash bar. Call Martin 09 990 9342 or Bert 01 8214293. Overnight accommodation available at the Sriracha Lodge 038 311647, 038 311609 or the City Hotel 038 322700-28.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Eastern Seaboard Sundowners on Friday October 21 from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. Cost 300 baht members, 750 baht non-members. Last drinks served at 8.30 p.m.

A new dance club Echoes Dance Club & Terrace Tapas Bar will be opening on October 22 in the Jomtien Complex. A new a place for couples to go and enjoy an evening out. The club will consists of ground floor lounge area and bar plus dancing to Blues, Soul, Reggae, Salsa, Ska. First floor terrace will have large sit out area with Tapas Bar and BBQ area, plus a sports lounge with snooker and pool tables, darts, table football, 64" TV for live premiership games and other sporting events. All welcome to opening night starting at 8 p.m. with free food, drink promotions and prize draws.

Promotions

Free Oversea Calls at Art Café Pattaya: In addition to free ADSL Internet access service, patrons can now also take advantage of the free overseas call desk service at the Art Café bar lounge. Any call to another world-wide land line number can be made by patrons without time limitations or restrictions. For further information please contact or come to the Art Café Pattaya, 285/3, Moo 5, Soi 16 Pattaya Naklua Road, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Tel. 0 3836-7652 or 0 1832-6031, email: [email protected]; www.artcafe-thailand.com

Door 2 Door is once again offering a special double promotion from Amor Restaurant, 244/15, Pattayaland Soi 3, receive a free home made dessert with all food orders over 500 baht. The second promotion for this month is you receive a 10% discount from Globetrotter Restaurant, 1/54-55, Beach Road, Central Pattaya with all food orders. To receive your free Door 2 Door Menu (2005 Edition) just call 038 720 222 and a friendly driver will deliver a copy to you. Or visit www.door2doorpattaya.com