The Scandinavian Church will hold a Scandinavian service on Saturday November 18 at 5:00 p.m. at the Redemptorist Center in Pattaya. The new Swedish priest in Bangkok, Ulf Claesson, will come - and what about you? After the service we will have coffee and waffles. All Welcome!

If you’d like to Sponsor an Orphan for the Sunday Pok้mon Brunch Party at the Thai Garden Resort, call Onno at 370 614-8. The buffet is only 199 baht per child including magic shows, games and prizes. The Thai Garden Resort would like to extend their thanks to all sponsors.

Blue Stone Kids, the newest adventure club in Pattaya for kids aged 7 to 13, happens Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features activities such as horse riding, golf, swimming, table tennis and lots of other fun and games. The monthly registration fee of 2,800 baht includes kids buffet. For more information call Loren on 01-864 3477 or just drop into the Thai Garden Resort.

The Britannia Pub and Restaurant, Bang Chang’s only “real” pub, has completed its refurbishment and will open this Friday, November 17 from 10 a.m. ‘til midnight or later. Join in darts, pool, or enjoy some tasty pub snacks or order from the menu, which includes a children’s menu. Weekly special available too! Soon to start, a quiz night to tax the brains of the community living around the two international schools close by. Free draught beer this Friday. Everyone welcome!

Looking for a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner? You’ll be happy to know that Caf้ New Orleans, Pattaya’s only authentic American Restaurant will offer a sumptuous roast, stuffed turkey or glazed ham with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, for lunch and dinner, and will continue on the 24th and 25th. Due to limited seating, reservations are suggested. Call 710 805, ask for Clarisse or Maike.

Amor Restaurant, 244/15 Pattayaland Soi 3 Pattaya, will be serving a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday November 23, with a special menu for only 500 baht per person. Reservations recommended: tel. (038) 710-680 or email [email protected]

The Paradise Grill and Caf้ now has a new improved lunch menu featuring 10 new salad dishes and many more mouth-watering delights. There will be a special Thanksgiving lunch and dinner from now until Thanksgiving Day on November 23. Call 723 177 for reservations.

New in Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant! For 260 baht only - every Tuesday: rabbit with prunes cooked in dark beer, potato croquets and applesauce. Every Thursday: imported lamb cutlets grilled on lava stones, with brandy or mint sauce, Brussels sprouts and baby carrots, with baked potato and garlic butter included. 1 Carlsberg draft beer (if you bring this) to Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant & Caf้, Central Arcade, Pattaya 2nd Road.

Make Greg’s Kitchen your choice for lunch/dinner on Christmas Day. Tickets now on sale. Reserve your table early! Call 361 227.

Saturday 18th seems to be all GO this week, with yet another party. Henry J Bean’s Bar and Grill is celebrating their 3rd anniversary. If this party is anything like the last two it will be a ripper! There’s been lots happening at Henry J Beans and the Amari Orchid Resort recently, so it is recommended you check out the 3rd anniversary party. Henry J Beans is at the top end of Beach Road behind the Amari Orchid Resort.

Another unusual event on this Saturday combines motorcycles, fun and music. The Jesters Motorcycle Club is presenting the Pattaya Bike Rodeo 2000 from 11 a.m. till it gets dark, with lots of fun motorcycle events. All bikes, big or small, are welcome. There will also be a concert starting at 6:30 p.m. featuring such well known bands as Carabao, Lam Morrison, Olan Project and Bastard. The Rodeo will be held at the Banglamung School on Sukhumvit Road.

The PILC is holding the Hollywood Stars Charity Gala Ball on Saturday November 18 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Tickets are available individually or by tables of 8. For reservations call Tanya on 756 327 or Arlette 300 325 or Julie 306 150. Tickets are 1,500 baht per person. All proceeds will go to support the homeless children of Pattaya.

Happy Family Day, the YWCA’s Charity Project to assist needy school children will be held at Mike’s Department Store on the November 22. This is the 10th year of this educational assistance and makes it possible for people in Pattaya to sponsor a child for his or her education. For further details contact the YWCA through K. Jiraporn (038) 423 662 or 421 475.

On Saturday November 18, Shenanigans in Bangkok & Pattaya will be showing on all screens the Rugby Union International between England & Australia at 9.30 p.m. Free bar snacks at half time with vodka Jell-O shots at full time.

Health & Beauty

The Diana Inn is now providing comfortable services, including traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy and reflexology by the pool, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call into the Diana Inn for more information.

Pattaya’s Papaya Health Club holds weekly dinner-meetings every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the coffee shop in the Sunbeam Hotel. Meetings are held in the German language and present lots of information about health. There is no fee to join the club. Tel. 01-8639014

A November Charity Sale will be held on November 17 at Isabelle Le Baron’s House: 391/39, Soi 11, Thappraya Road (close to Sugar Hut) with bedding, children’s and ladies clothes, household items, Christmas presents and much more. Call for more info: tel. 364277.

There is still time to bring old clothes or whatever you would like to get rid of to Phu Luang Garden and deliver them to Mrs. Tiew. She will be holding another one of her already famous Family Fun Fests with assistance from the Rayong Ladies Circle. This event takes place on November 25 and 26, with a wide range of vendors plus lots of entertainment by local schools. All proceeds of the garage sale will go to charity. Please contact tel. 893463-4 or 01-6444432 or 603381 or 601926 or 601537 or 602955.

The Dusit Resort Sports Club will introduce Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy in Pattaya from November 20 to December 4. Hughie J. Morris, graduate of the London School of Sports Massage will carry out consultations during a two week period. This form of specialised deep tissue massage therapy not only deals with sports injuries but a variety of ailments. Treatments are preceded by a confidential consultation to ensure each treatment is tailored for the individual. Contact Dusit Resorts Sport Club for details: tel. 425 611.

The Mermaid’s Dive Center 7th Annual Treasure Hunt will be held on November 18 and 19 at “The Mystery Spot” located somewhere west of Pattaya and east of Cambodia. Meet at the Dive Center at 8:00 a.m. Mermaid’s will have close to 50 prizes including the usual gourmet meals, free nights at 1st class hotels, dive equipment, dive trips, men and women’s clothing, and much more... Reserve your place today. Email: [email protected] or Tel. 232 219-20.