Globe Trotters Children’s Club will have their October meetings on the 13th and 27th from 3:30 p.m. onwards at the Amari. Globe Trotters will also be organizing a Halloween Party at Henri J Bean’s on Saturday the 28th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Fancy dress, games, raffles and dance to the music of DJ’s Mike & Hilda. Tickets are being sold in advance. Call Ann Suttie 237 204, Sally Taggart 225 688 or Mandy Richardson 237 149.

AUA Language Center Pattaya wishes to advise that the final Saturday classes for this year begin at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14. Sunday classes start October 15. For details, phone Jip at AUA Pattaya on 223399 or call at the AUA Language Center, Building 2, Room 214, Banglamung School (next to the police station) between 11.00 a.m. and 8.30 p.m., Monday-Thursday or from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi B.J., South Pattaya) will be holding a Birthday Party for Steve’s wife Mem, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday October 14. TQ2 will have a large roast pig and open (at least) 2 bottles of Black Label for well wishers. All are welcome.

Who will be the Pokemon Master of the week? The Thai Garden Resort is holding a Pokemon Brunch Party at the poolside. Lot’s of fun and games for kids. Call 370 614 Ext. 6666 for reservations

It’s Oktoberfest time again, join this year’s celebrations at the Amari Orchid Resort for a taste of Germany. Beer Drinking competitions, door prizes and some traditional Bavarian Music. Reserve your spot today. Call the Amari on 428 161 Ext. 763.

Friday night also sees Shenanigans welcoming back the Lam Morrison Band from their tour up north. Lam will be playing his wide selection of 60’s & 70’s Rock ‘n’ Roll including songs by Golden Earring, Jimi Hendrix, Dire Straits and Rory Gallagher from 11.00 p.m. until the wee hours on Fridays & Saturdays.

The Paradise Grill and Caf้ now has a New Improved Lunch Menu featuring 10 new salad dishes and many more mouthwatering dishes from now until October 26. Call 723 177 for reservations.

Pat’s Pies & Deli special for the week: Roast Turkey and all the trimmings. Read ‘news of the world’, ‘sundae telegraph’ and listen to ‘radio 1’ and ‘radio 2’ live from London.

Shenanigans is holding a special Cajun Night Buffet promotion on Saturday October 14. From 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m., the buffet will be served at 1/2 price, and then will revert to its normal price of 315 baht as much as you can eat until 11.00 p.m. All the recipes have been devised by Chef Riley, who will be at Shenanigans on Saturday to listen to your suggestions.

Yes! It’s still all happening at the Olala Complex on Soi 7, where they are serving probably the best Flamb้ Peppered Steaks in Pattaya, if not Asia! Remember that Tuesdays are Pasta/Pizza Nights where one can eat as much as one likes from the fabulous buffet for only 275 baht – and that’s an all inclusive price! Happy Hours run daily from 5 – 7 p.m., during which time you can pick up a pizza and beer for an amazingly low 140 baht – and Kids Are Always Welcome.

The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital is holding a special Breast Cancer Seminar on Saturday October 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12 midday. Learn techniques for examination, care and information that every woman needs to know. Call the PR Department at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on 427 777 for more information.

Calm the mind and heal your body with Chi Gong, the ancient Chinese healing martial art, every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. on Mondays at the Dusit Resort Sports Club. Call 425 611-7 ext. 2226 for more details.

Now you can try a perfect Thai Traditional Massage, the same as in the Wat Po Massage School in Bangkok. Special opening offers: 1-hour 200 baht, or 2 hoursonly 350 baht. Miss Jintana will come to you. Perfect for aches and pains, after golf and other sports or just for relaxation. Just call for appointment tel. (038) 716 6.