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 UK Club of Pattaya will be hosting their next event, fancy dress optional, Halloween, in Henry J Bean’s, 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’s entertainment starts at 7.30 p.m. with cocktails, and sit down dinner begins at 8.15 p.m. Fun evening for all adults. Dress up/win a prize.

Mediterranean Munchies at La Mer Restaurant, Montien Hotel Pattaya. La Mer is serving a sparkling taste of the Mediterranean for the month of October. Highlights include Moroccan brick filled with curried chicken and almonds, Mediterranean lamb strudel with mint yoghurt and a Mediterranean chicken casserole with olive and potatoes. Just some of the flavours to savour. Call the Montien Hotel on 038 428 155 for details.

PolTony’s Restaurant serves a 7 course seafood menu in the month of October. They also serve a gastronomic menu every Friday evening. PolTony’s is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Residence Garden and Mr. Mac Hotel. For information or reservations call 038 250 318, fax 038 250 319 or email: [email protected]

The Warbler 2 Pub & Restaurant (in front of Baiyoke Pattaya Hotel) has a buffet dinner every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Call 038 429 703 or 01 815 5698 for reservations and details.

Pat’s Pies & Deli now have a tuk-tuk for home deliveries and hotel pick up service for the new Pat’s Pies on Soi 3, Third Road and The Chippy. The service is complimentary.

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

Missing your local pub? Try out the new Queen Victoria Inn on Soi Yodsak (6), Pattaya Second Road. For typical pub grub, English breakfast, bar snacks or just a relaxing drink in the atmosphere of an English Pub.

The last performance of the Island Soul Band will be on October 31 at the Moon River Pub! Listen one more time to their unique sound. Come and join – and give them a nice farewell.

The Center Point Pub, Green House Center will celebrate Oktoberfest until October 20. Center Point Pub is now serving food daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and don’t miss ‘Undercover’ the new show band now playing nightly (except Monday) from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 038 427 302 for details.

Do you like to dance? Fed up with loud “techno” music! The Rose Garden Hotel is starting twice weekly dance nights Thursday & Saturday 8.00 p.m. till late at the Terrace Restaurant. An ideal setting for a romantic evening; wine & dine and dance to live music. Rose Garden Hotel, 156/1 Pratamnak Road (before the fitness park), tel. 038 426100 or email info@rosegarden pattya.com

PolTony’s Mini-Golf has a special offer for children in the month of October. A mini-golf ticket is free for children if they are accompanied by one of their parents. The only thing that the parent has to do while buying his ticket is say the magic words: Pattaya Mail. PolTony’s is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Residence Garden and Mr. Mac Hotel. For info call 038 250 318, fax 038 250 319, email: [email protected]

If you don’t know where to go on a rainy Sunday, try Henry J Bean’s on Beach Road. On Sunday’s, they open at 11 a.m. 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.

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 Amari Orchid Resort will celebrate Oktoberfest this Saturday October 20 from 7.00 p.m. in the Rim Suan Ballroom, complete with lots of ‘um pa pa’ music, yodeling, beer drinking, wood sawing and beer-mug holding contests. Reserve your tables in advance with Niraphan on 038 428 161.

Loy Krathong, the most romantic festival in Thailand is coming up on Wednesday, October 31st, starting at 7.00 p.m. Celebrate this beautiful festival at the Thai Garden Resort. Enjoy this special night under the full moon, the romantic atmosphere, and the soft light of candles, beautiful costumes, live music, various shows and delicious food. Children under 4 years can come free of charge. Reserve your table now at tel. 038 370 614-8, ext. 6666 or at the front desk.