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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

Adventures Around the World. Exciting sessions for kids aged 4-7 years, presented by experienced teachers, to explore culture, language, crafts and music of the countries: Mexico, Japan, Germany, England and Africa, plus unique take-home materials. Located at central Pattaya, 7 sessions 10 a.m.-12:30, Sat December 3, Sat 10, Mon 12, Fri 16. Call Sarah on 041 244 915. Email: [email protected] Places limited.

Farang Aid and Support Team (FAST) will be there when you find yourself in trouble. What would happen if you were involved in a serious accident and hospitalized? What would happen if you were arrested and detained by the police or immigration? What would happen in the event of your death? To get answers to these and many other questions please call: 01 762 0013. E-mail: [email protected] or: www.fastaid.co.th

Clubs

The Pattaya International Ladies Club Christmas luncheon will be held in the Orchid Ballroom at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on Tuesday December 6. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a chance to do some Christmas shopping followed by a buffet lunch. Look forward to seeing all members, guests and visitors.

The Rotary Club of Taksin-Pattaya will be holding a Bring & Buy sale on Monday December 12 starting at 5 p.m. at the Bavarian Beer Garden, Beach Road, Pattaya, to raise funds for our club charities. Entrance will be 100 baht for adults, children get in for free. This includes a free buffet dinner (western food). Everyone attending must bring with them something for the club to sell. Anything will be accepted. Further information from the club president Stephan 01 5107075.

The next Charity Club event, for the Children of Issan Wheelchair and Walking Aid Appeal, will be on Friday December 9 at 7 p.m. at the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6 Pattaya. A full bar and menu will be available on the night and raffle tickets are on sale now at the Queen Victoria Inn; 60 baht each or 10 for 500 baht. The Charity Club, Pattaya is sponsored by John Smith & the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6 Pattaya. All the money raised will go towards buying wheelchairs and walking aids for the Children in Issan provinces.

The speaker at Pattaya City Expats Club on Sunday December 4, will be Robert Morgan. Robert will talk about yoga and reflexology and show that there are no sick bodies, only sick minds. PCEC meetings are free and open to anyone. Come along to Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort on North Pattaya Beach Road any Sunday morning at 10.30. Buffet breakfast available from 9.30. For more information please visit website at : www. pattayacityexpatsclub.com

Dining

Sang’s Western Food is now open in Ban Chang: western food supplies for bacon, sausages, pies, pastries, cooked meats, etc. In association with Yorkies of Jomtien. Located in Soantakard Village near Pala.

The Bay’s Italian chef transforms the flavourful and amazingly versatile strawberry into lovely Italian food creations at The Bay Restaurant, Dusit Resort Hotel, Pattaya. Enjoy gourmet cooking such as strawberry salad with prawns; strawberry risotto; pork tenderloin with strawberry sauce and mashed zucchini; beef tenderloin with strawberry sauce and spinach cake; and strawberry shortcake mousse with balsamic ice cream. Available all December! 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2270. Enjoy the Thai International buffet dinner and the new a la carte menu at the Cascade Caf้. And on Saturdays the BBQ buffet to really satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

Tropical Bert’s is now offering a Friday special of imported Atlantic cod in beer batter, chips, peas, bread and butter. Saturdays all U can eat Polish, Cumberland, Mexican and Old English pork sausages served with mashed potato, baked beans and onion gravy. Sundays traditional roast beef, lamb or pork served with roast and mashed potato, Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables and gravy. Tuesday golf goes from strength to strength with an average of 30 golfers every week. Sign on at the bar and then just turn up on Tuesday from 8 a.m. for free breakfast, have a great day of golf followed by a free meal and presentations on your return to Bert’s. All aboard for a fantastic day at sea: you can book your deep sea fishing trip at the bar and as long as all goes well, B.B.Q. the results at Bert’s on your return. Junction of Beach Road and Soi 0.

Shellfish-Thierry every evening at the Art Café. Their visiting guest chef from France is introducing some of his favourite dishes including his versions of traditional Marmitte Dieppoise, Bouillabaisse and hearty crabmeat cake. Every Friday and Saturday night there are Greek sirtaki and bouzouki tunes plus original lamb gyros with all the works. Call for more information or reservations at: 038 367652 or mobile: 01 8326031.

The Montien Hotel, Pattaya is continuing their Theme Buffet Evenings. Tuesdays - Verandah Coffee Shop for the Asian buffet dinner 6-10 p.m. On Wednesdays La Mer Restaurant has a Mediterranean buffet dinner 6.30-10 p.m. Friday’s at the Verandah Coffee Shop it’s a BBQ & Seafood buffet dinner 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays the Verandah Coffee Shop lays out an international buffet dinner 6-10 p.m. For reservations please call 038428155 ext 1620-1 or email: [email protected]

The Casa Pascal Restaurant invites you to their superb Sunday Brunch Buffet! Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, you can now pamper yourself at Casa Pascal with fresh air-flown Canadian Lobster and Iranian Beluga Caviar. Casa Pascal, Pattaya Second Road. For more information or reservations call Kim at 019834182, 038723660 or visit: www. restaurant-pattaya.com

Jameson’s the Irish Pub has a host of Daily Specials! Don’t miss out on Jameson’s new Wednesday night Curry Special. Enjoy the Sirloin Steak Night Thursday Special. Also new to Jameson’s is the famous British beers, Old Speckled Hen on draught and Newcastle Brown Ale by the bottle. Located: Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.), Pattaya, email: info@jamesons-pattaya. com Website: www.jamesons -pattaya.com

Big Mama’s American soul food restaurant and bar now open from 11 a.m. to late. Located across from Tukcom on Soi Day Night behind Kasikorn bank, South Pattaya Road. Next to Romeo Karaoke.

Entertainment

Pattaya’s most popular Power Jam Band, rocking the Moon River Pub & Restaurant, plays nightly except on Mondays. Happy hour is daily from 6.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Events

Pattaya Gay Festival Closing Street party- Christmas Pantomime and Swimwear Fashion Show - Boyz Town on Friday Dec 2.

Art Café is proud to present the ‘Six Ideas’ art group’s work pieces in its premises until December 18. Art Café Pattaya, 285/3, Moo 5, Soi 16 Pattaya Naklua Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038367652 or 018326031, email: info@artcafe-thailand. com; www.artcafe-thailand.com

Hard Rock Hotel will host this year’s Christmas Tree Light Up on December 2. This year’s charity of choice is the Camillian Center for AIDS victims in Rayong. Tickets for the evening cocktail dinner, including free flowing beer, wine and soft beverages is priced at THB 2,400 net per person. On the spit-roast will be a whole carcass of NZ bred beef. Cocktails will be served from 6 p.m. around the poolside. The Christmas Tree Light Up Ceremony will commence at 7 p.m. followed by dinner at the Hall of Fame. For booking or more info, please contact directly the Hard Rock Marketing Communications Department, tel. 038 428755-9 ext. 8009, 8010 or Bangkok office tel. 02 6355270-5.

Enjoy Christmas Eve at La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel, Pattaya. Featuring a sumptuous multi-course festive set-dinner with all the trimmings. Adults Bt 1,800++, child Bt 1,300++ From 6.30-10.30 p.m. December 24. Piano music, carol singing and Santa Claus will have gifts for the children. A Christmas Buffet Dinner will be served on December 24 at the Veranda Coffee Shop, Montien Hotel, Pattaya from 6 -10 p.m. Adults Bt 750++, Child Bt 450++. There will be carol singing and Santa will have gifts for the children. Make this Christmas special.

Joys of Christmas at Dusit Resort, Pattaya. On Christmas Eve, you and your loved ones are invited to have a fun-filled night at The Point! Enjoy stunning performances to take your breath away. Santa Claus will be there to give presents. Win fabulous prizes, enjoy the firework display and dance the night away with your loved ones. December 24 from 7-11 p.m. Bt 4,000++ for adults & Bt 2,000++ for children 5-12 years old. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 3842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50.

Celebrate New Years Eve in the Paradise Gardens, Montien Hotel, Pattaya, December 31 from 6.30 p.m.-1 a.m. Be entertained by a sumptuous international buffet dinner and dance the night away to the music band. Enjoy the shows and win lucky draw prizes. Adults Bt 4,000 net. Children under 12 years Bt 3,000 net. For tickets and reservations please call 038 428155 ext 1620, 1621 or e-mail: [email protected].

Join the Dusit Resort, Pattaya’s countdown to the New Year under the canopy of stars and fireworks display. Savor a sumptuous Holiday Feast! Former Miss Thailand Chalida Thaochali Thantipipob welcomes the New Year with you with an extravaganza of fun and entertainment. Be dazzled by “The Human Puppet”, dance to the music of their very own diva Nantida Kaewbuasai and win prizes. December 31, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Bt 7,000++ for adults & Bt 3,500++ for children 5-12 years old. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 3842 5611-7 ext. 2149-50.

Promotions

Dusit Resort Sports Club, Pattaya offers one day special membership promotion in honour of His Majesty The King’s birthday. Any couple or family buying one year membership on December 5 will get two extra months free! Promotion is valid on December 5 only, until 7 p.m. Members enjoy fully-equipped health and fitness facilities including cardiotheatre-exercise entertainment, free and machine weights, yoga, spin and all popular aerobics, as well as a large pool, tennis and basketball courts. For further details and membership information, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext. 2226.

The Tide Bakery, a facility outlet of the Tide Resort Hotel, will present a new special promotion for Christmas and New Year cakes. If you order ten (2 pound) cakes, you will get one free with free delivery (within 50km of the resort) and you can choose your pickup or delivery day. For more information or to order, please call the Food and Beverage Department 038 399 200.

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. They also offer art reproductions of oil paintings from their talented and dedicated artists. For further information please contact or come to the Art Café Pattaya, 285/3, Moo 5, Soi 16 Pattaya Naklua Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038367652 or 018326031, email: [email protected]; www.artcafe-thailand.com