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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 Mexico, Japan, Germany, England and Africa, plus unique take-home materials. Located at central Pattaya, 10 a.m.-12:30, Sat December 10, Mon 12, Fri 16. Call Sarah on 041 244 915. Email: [email protected] Places limited.

Clubs

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 club charities. Entrance will be 100 baht for adults, children get in free. 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’s president, Stephan, 01 5107075.

The next Pattaya 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. All the money raised will go towards buying wheelchairs and walking aids for the children in Issan provinces.

Author Christopher G. Moore will be the speaker at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on Sunday December 11. The board is pleased that Christopher has agreed to include a Sunday speaking engagement in his busy schedule. The Canadian-born author will be talking about his 20 years of writing since his time as a teacher of law at the University of British Colombia, and more especially his decision to write about events in his adoptive country of Thailand. He is well known for his Vicente Calvino Private Eye series and his non-fiction book Heart Talk. He will explain something of the background of his latest novel Gambling on Magic. PCEC meetings are held in Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant in the grounds of the Amari Orchid Resort North Pattaya Beach Road, and are open to all. They start at 10.30 a.m., with buffet breakfast available form 9.30 a.m. For more details about Sunday and week-day activities of the club check the website www. pattayacityexpatsclub.com

Dining

Every Tuesday and Thursday Tapas Night special promotion at Ray’s Place, Mercure Hotel Pattaya. Buy 1 get 1 free with live-music from the Blues Band in the early evening, and later on M’ Night Duo. Every Wednesday is P&P night: All You Can Eat Pasta and Pizza for only 360 baht net at the Cappuccino Terrace Mercure Hotel Pattaya 038 425050.

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 Caf้é And on Saturdays the BBQ buffet to really satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

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: Pattaya @montien.com

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

Entertainment

Pattaya’s most popular Power Jam Band rocks the Moon River Pub & Restaurant 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

Kick off the New Year celebrations in style at Indian By Nature. On Dec 31, choose from an innovative set menu which includes a welcome Kir Maharaja, or an extensive a la carte. Whatever your preference, you will be guaranteed a wonderful evening complete with a magician for young and old alike and dance performances. Reservations are highly recommended. Tel No: 038 364656.

This year, collections for the Thai Garden Resort’s Toys for Joy charity project will go to the Sutthawas School.

Siam English Training School and TEFL International are presenting a gift to the Rayong Community with a free Rayong Christmas Pageant, from 7 p.m. onwards on December 16 in Ban Phe, Rayong. The event, free to the public, will include: traditional and modern nativity plays; poetry reading and comedian acts; games and activities for children; free language assessments and consultations with experienced, native teachers and an open-air BBQ. For more details, email Ania Rowan at [email protected]

Celebrate Christmas at the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road December 24 at 7 p.m. The children of the Sutthawas School will sing Christmas songs in the lobby in coordination with Toys for Joy. After the show Santa Clause will arrive on a horse drawn carriage and bring presents to the children. Toys for Joy is a charity project, collecting goods and money for children in need. This year’s collections will go to the Sutthawas School. Everyone is invited to place donations under the Christmas tree at the Thai Garden Resort lobby before Christmas or hand it over to Alexandra. Many thanks for your help. Also please do not miss the delicious five course Christmas dinner served at the Lanna Coffee Shop on December 24 and 25. Adults 999 baht net, children half price. Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road. For reservations please call Alexandra at 038 370616-8 ext. 6666 or email: guestservice@ thaigarden.com

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.

Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road will celebrate New Year’s Eve by the pool. Welcome cocktail, international and Thai buffet, exciting shows, raffle prizes, fireworks display, live music from the Power Jam Band. Adults 3,500 baht net, children 7-12 years 1,100 baht, All non alcoholic drinks are included. Please make your reservations with Alexandra at 038 370616-8 ext. 6666 or email: [email protected]

Promotions

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: info@artcafe-thailand. com; www.artcafe-thailand.com