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 held on Tuesday September 4 in the Ballroom at the Royal Garden Hotel. The guest speaker will be K. Sinith, who will speak on ‘Rethinking Women and Development’, following which there will be a question and answer session after which lunch will be served. Reservations are required, contact Angela 038 225 679 or Elizabeth 038 306 105.

The UK Club of Pattaya will be hosting their next social event in the form of a Beach Barbeque on Sunday September 9 from 3 p.m. at the Hill Beach Resort (next to the Asia Hotel). All members and their families and guests are invited to attend. Members 200 baht – non-members 300 baht. For more information and details contact Malcolm 038 232167 or David 038 427313 or Bob 01 3638008.

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

The Orchid Cafe at the Kanary Bay Sriracha proudly presents a Vietnamese Food Festival from September 4 to 11. Try the famous Vietnamese dishes with delicious tastes such as Bahn Hoi (grilled marinated pork with rice noodle), Nam Nuong (grilled mince pork ball with sauce and vegetable), Pho (noodle soup) and many more. Enjoy a wide variety dishes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservation or further information, please call 038 771 365 ext. 132.

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]

The Rose Garden Hotel announces their “Afternoon Specials” (noon – 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.

The Cascade Cafe, Dusit Resort Pattaya goes vegetarian from September 4 to 29, serving a variety of vegetarian dishes from the Dusit garden and greenhouse. This is part of the Vegetarian Festival, traditionally held every year to pay respect to Buddha. For healthy dining call the Dusit Resort Pattaya for reservations on 038 425 611-7 Ext. 2270-1.

Preface, the exciting new band, is now performing at the Moon River Pub, the one and only place that really knows what people like! Come and get your table, for it’s crowded there every day!

Friday night is ladies night at the Center Point Pub in the Green House Center on August 31. Free drinks for the ladies and a special buffet.

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.

PolTony’s Restaurant shows every Formula 1 Grand Prix live on a giant screen. The next Grand Prix in Belgium is scheduled for September 2 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]

The deciding Tri Nations Rugby Union Game between Australia & New Zealand will be broadcast live at Shenanigans Pattaya on Saturday 1st September at 4.00 p.m. Happy Hour will run from 4.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Bar Snacks will be served free at half time.

Tahitian Queen 2 Rock ‘n Roll Bar (Soi BJ, South Pattaya) will be throwing a party for Steve’s 36th Birthday at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1st. Delicious food from the Warbler 2 will be served free of charge for all well wishers. There will be a special of 15 Kamikazes for a horn pull (750 baht) until midnight, and lucky numbers draws with special prizes all night. All welcome.

Euro Design Art Gallery, Thepprasit Road is continuing with their art exhibitions and from September 3 to October 19 features ‘Object of Time’ with paintings and mixed-media, including computer images by Somchai Pouangchin.

An action packed weekend for sports as the Pattaya Panthers will play the British Club at I.S.R at 2.00 p.m. Saturday before retiring to Shenanigans to watch the deciding Tri-Nations Rugby match. Anybody wishing to join the Panthers as a playing or social member should contact Chris Kays at I.S.R.

Formula One Grand Prix Qualifying will be shown at Shenanigans at 6 p.m. Saturday, and then the U.S. Open at 9.30 p.m. Sunday sees the motorcars take center stage with the Formula One Grand Prix at 7.00 p.m. followed by the U.S. Open at 9.30 p.m.