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.

Pattaya Motorcycle Trail Riders meet every Sunday 10.30 a.m. at the Jiff Jet opposite Lotus. All welcome. Great trails. Phone Steve on 038 733 918 for details.

The Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya meets every Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. at the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. For further information please contact the secretary, David Jeater, phone 038 733 707.

For Chess Players - the ‘Otzi Bar’, about 1 km down Soi Khow Noi, commonly known as Soi Formosa has a large number of players who meet regularly. Contact Didi on 017 746 696 or Yui on 019 961 669.

PolTony’s Restaurant serves a superb gastronomic menu every Friday evening. PolTony’s is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Icon and Mr. Mac Hotel. For information or reservations call 038 250 318, fax: 038 250 319 or email: [email protected]

Seventh Heaven Bakery is now open! New location: 210/73 moo 9, Soi Bua Khao. Turn next to 7/11 opposite the Sawadee Hotel and follow the road round. For further information and orders for fresh baked bread and pies call Dave 038 421 283.

The Rose Garden Hotel announces their “Afternoon Specials” (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) - home cooked meal plus 1 large bottle (640ml) of beer all for only 99 baht. Choose from liver and onions, spaghetti bolognaise, chili con carne, beef stew, chicken casserole, plus many more. For more info or reservation call 038 426100.

Sing A Song Karaoke is coming back! Now building! Soon to be open in a new location with twice as many songs and lots of other surprises. They also have a new partner and a new name: Super Star International Karaoke.

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

PolTony’s Restaurant brings every Formula 1 Grand Prix Live on a giant screen. The next Grand Prix in Belgium is scheduled on 2 September at 6 p.m. While watching the Grand Prix, you can try PolTony’s superb kitchen. PolTony’s is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Icon and Mr. Mac Hotel. Reservations are necessary. Call 038 250 318, email: [email protected]

This weekend Shenanigans will be showing the game between South Africa & New Zealand in the Tri-Nations Rugby Tournament, on Saturday 25th August at 2.30 p.m. Amorn Indian Veggie Sandwiches will be served free at half time. Also, Shenanigans will be running a used book stall for the Jesters Charity Fair. If you have any spare books please bring them in so they can sell them for the Care for Kids Charity Drive at the Fair on Sunday 16th September. Grand Raffle tickets and fair t-shirts are now on sale at Shenanigans and a number of venues around town. Be quick!

Euro Design Art Gallery features 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).