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.

The next PILC Luncheon will be on 7th August at Bruno’s Restaurant. Reservations are essential for this event, with either Julie Garrat on 038306 150 or Elizabeth Hogg on 038306105.

The Skal Club of Pattaya and the East will hold their next meeting on Thursday August 16 at Casa Pascal (on Pattaya Second Road). If you are in the tourism industry, be sure to come to these meetings and meet with other professionals involved in tourism and travel.

The Rotary Club of Taksin Pattaya meets weekly at the Royal Garden Resort on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. Call President Peter Thorand on 038422 406 for details.

The UK Club of Pattaya will be holding its next social family event in honour of the British Queen Mother’s 101st birthday at the Bangsaray Club in Bangsaray on Saturday August 4. The event will take the form of an afternoon garden party...so come on ladies...let’s get those bonnets and hats out. Transport will be provided to and from the venue. For more details or membership information please contact Bob on 01 3638008, Christine 038 232167 or Phil on 01 2435120.

Verandah Coffee Shop in the Montien Hotel is now holding Theme Buffet Evenings. Tuesdays exotic cuisine from the region with impressions of Asia, Fridays Bar-B-Q & seafood buffet with fresh seafood and on Saturday, enjoy a ‘culinary experience” with the extravagant international buffet. Casual dining at the Verandah Coffee Shop from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. For reservations call 038428 155-6 Ext1620, 1623.

The La Mer Restaurant again has their harmonious pianist serenading diners with romantic melodies for dinner. La Mer is located in the lobby level of the at the Montien Hotel Pattaya

The Rose Garden Hotel announces the launch of their “Afternoon Specials” (12.00pm - 4.00pm) - home cooked meal plus 1 large bottle (640ml) of beer all for only 99 baht. Choose from liver and onions, spaghetti bolognaise, chilli con carne, beef stew, chicken casserole plus many more. For more info or reservation call 038 426100.

Reefer Madness Saturday’s from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tequila Reef Cantina with a BBQ combo platter (including chicken, corn on the cob and watermelon) for 75 baht or get ripped on a frozen margarita for only 75 baht, draft beers at 45 baht. Run aground at Tequila Reef on Soi 7, 30 meters off the beach (free parking available).

Paradise Road on Soi Srinakorn/Regent Marina serves one of the ‘best’ (and biggest) breakfasts in town! Starting at 55 baht, they serve 7 different breakfasts to suit everyone’s taste.

Cafe New Orleans, Soi Pattayaland 2 offers Home Delivery Service in Pattaya. Now you can order any item from their menu, including Baby Back BBQ Ribs and have it delivered right to your door (standard service charge applies). Call 038710 805 (Mon-Fri. 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. & Sat-Sun 12 noon to 11 p.m.).

The Moon River Pub is having a Carlsberg Beer Promotion. Buy 2 jugs or 4 bottles or even 4 glasses and you will get 1 nice key chain with the original FC Liverpool logo on it.

The Warbler 2 Pub and Restaurant is now open in the Baiyoke Hotel. One of Bangkok’s hippest pubs comes to Pattaya with awesome food, cold beer and live music. Rock on down and check it out!

The Moon River Pub has two bands. Power Play and First Degree, two extraordinary music groups from the Philippines are giving their best every night. Come and enjoy the atmosphere at this great pub.

The Penthouse Hotel on Soi Pattayaland 2, South Pattaya has non-stop rock n’ roll every night from 3p.m. till late. Check out the Saturday Night free buffet and roasted pig and on Sunday afternoon the goulash and chili con carne buffet.

Mermaids Dive Center will be running an exciting Day Vertical Wreck/Hin Alhambra Trip on the 10th to 12th of August. Mermaids will be going to the famous Vertical Wreck for four dives on Saturday. After a peaceful night in Koh Samet Bay, there will be a 2nd day of diving at the rarely visited Hin Alhambra. This is a 30 meter pinnacle that breaks the surface of the water. It’s a big attraction for grouper, barracuda, and tuna! Contact Mermaids at Soi White House, Jomtien Beach, tel. 038-232-219 (20), fax 038-232-221 or email [email protected]

Thai-Ger Line Golf is holding their 3rd Anniversary Golf Tournament. Sign up until Wednesday, 22nd of August at the Thai-Ger Line Golf Shop, the Bunker, the Haven, Lewiinski’s, Cafe Kronborg, 3 Sisters, Shenanigans, Rosie O’Grady’s or at the Diana driving range. You can contact Aree & Fabian at tel. 038720 519 or 01315 8443 or email [email protected]

Euro Design Art Gallery will feature Thai Arts, with paintings by Natikorn Chinyo until August 31. Euro Design is located on Thepprasit Road.

Pattaya’s own floating market, Wanasin Farm on Soi Siam Country Club now has Traditional Thai Folk Dancing shows daily at 11 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Get a taste of the traditional Thai ambience! Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Tuesdays).