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 Rayong Ladies Circle will be holding their monthly coffee morning on Tuesday, October 9 from 10.00 a.m. For further information on the Rayong Ladies Club call Brenda Fernandes 038 601 537 or Helle Rantsen 038 880 765

The UK Club of Pattaya will be hosting their next event, fancy dress optional, Halloween, in Henry J Beans on Beach Road, on Saturday October 27th. To obtain tickets call Malcolm 038 232167 or David 038 427313, or email the club at [email protected] The evening entertainment starts at 7.30 p.m. with cocktails, and sit down at 8.15 p.m. for dinner. Fun evening for all adults. Dress up if you can, win a prize.

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

Hans Banziger and his team at the Paradise Caf้ and Grill are back from their holiday break, and present a new food promotion under the theme of “The Naked Fish” throughout October. Ostrich steaks are now permanently on the menu. The Paradise Caf้ and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and located opposite the Royal Garden Resort & Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call 038 723 177.

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]

Stockholm Inn Restaurant, located opp. O.D. Bowl, South Pattaya is now serving a ‘Falukoru Med. Stuuade Makaroner’ menu every day for only 190 baht. For information and reservations call 038 364 384-5.

The Vegetarian Festival, the ultimate in meat free dining, is in full swing at the Verandah Coffee Shop in the Montien Hotel. Try the puek lae tofu (deep fried taro and bean curd), larb tofu (spicy bean curd salad) or gaeng som pak ruam (sour curry with vegetables). Call 038 428 155 for reservations.

Love Caribbean rhythm? Island Soul are back! One of the best bands to visit Pattaya is playing again at the Moon River Pub! Show some soul and move to sounds of reggae with Island Soul!

If you don’t know where to go on a rainy Sunday, try Henry J Bean’s on Beach Road. They open at 11 a.m. on Sunday’s and feature great meals for the kids as well as for Mum and Dad. By the way, you can now also enjoy a good game of snooker and darts.

Tahitian Queen 2 Rock ‘n Roll Bar (Soi BJ, South Pattaya) will be throwing their 10th Anniversary celebrations from 5-14 October. Highlights include: Alan’s “First Year at TQ2” party on Friday the 5th, a multi-bar dance contest on Sunday the 7th, guest managers from the past on the 8th through the 10th, and Mem’s 25th birthday party on Friday the 12th. All are welcome.

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 B.B.Q buffet and roasted pig, and on Sunday afternoon the free goulash and chili con carne buffet.

Thai lessons for foreigners at B.E.C. Language & Thai Culture School. Speed learning every Saturday & Sunday. Call Rizza for class schedule. Phone: 421919, 370176.

The Pattaya Gay Festival’s next event is a charity dinner at Bruno’s Restaurant on Sunday October 7th at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are 750 baht and are available at Bruno’s Restaurant, Ambiance Hotel and Icon Hotel.

The Au Bon Coin Gallery on Soi 5 Pattaya is holding an exhibition through the beginning of October with paintings by Lametnoc.

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