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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.

Clubs

BEC Language School on Pattaya-Naklua Road invites everyone to join their Yoga Club on February 8th. All nationalities are welcome. For more details call BEC on 038 421 919, 038 370 176 or fax 038 428 626.

Dining

If you can’t bring your Valentine to Cafe New Orleans for its tempting Valentine’s Day special offering, then Cafe New Orleans will come to you. CNO, easily the most popular Cajun and Creole restaurant in Thailand and famous for its delicious BBQ baby back ribs, will deliver it’s entire special dinner for Valentine’s Day directly to your house at no charge and in addition, a rose will given to your “significant other.” Or, if you prefer, you can order from our regular menu (you still get the rose). The special day’s menu can be viewed in the Cafe New Orleans advertisement in this issue of the Pattaya Mail. Call 038 710 805 for more details. CNO is located at Soi Pattayaland 2 between the Beach Road and Second Road and the Walking Street and Royal Garden Plaza. Free parking is also available.

Dazzle your loved one with a romantic candle lit dinner on Valentines Day at La Mer Restaurant, at the Montien Hotel Pattaya. A splendid 5 course dinner with a complimentary glass of Kir Royal each and a rose for the lady. For information and bookings call 038 428 155-6.

Romantic Dinner in Ancient Rome. Experience the splendor of ancient Rome with a romantic Valentine’s dinner at the Royal Wing & Spa poolside on 14 February at 19:00 hrs. This very special event offers a six-course gourmet dinner, welcome cocktail, and live entertainment from our resident band. Plus, complimentary roses for the ladies. Please contact guest relations at tel. 038 250 421 ext. 2037 or 2007.

PolTony’s Restaurant is serving a Special Menu On Valentine’s Day. PolTony is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Residence Garden and Mr. Mac Hotel. Tel. 038 250 318, fax 038- 250 319 or email: [email protected]

Tequila Reef Mexican Grill & Cantina is now holding it’s 9 for 99 Baht Lunch Specials. Feast on sandwiches, salads and mini combos daily from 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and remember Tequila Reef’s Taco Tuesdays, when, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., tacos are just 25 baht and you can get 2 for 1 frozen margaritas. Tequila Reef is located on Soi 7, 30 meters off the beach. Free parking too!

Valentine in Paradise: Love is: to stop by and treat your loved ones or that someone special to a candle-lit dinner at the Paradise Cafe and Grill, before, on and after Valentines Day. A full, special food promotion with a Valentine’s theme will be served throughout February, and as always at the Paradise Cafe and Grill, Hans and his team offer good food, good service and the price is right! For those looking for something different, try one of the many Ostrich dishes, a dining experience you won’t regret. Ostrich steaks are now permanently on the menu. The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9-23 hrs and is located opposite the Royal Garden Resort & Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call 038 723 177.

Welcome in the Year of the Horse at the Verandah Coffee Shop in the Montien Hotel Pattaya on February 11 with the banging of drum and the clashing of cymbal. Pamper yourself with resplendent spread of Chinese buffet delights accompanied by the famous lion dance and live entertainment. Celebrations at 6.30 p.m. For information and bookings call 038 428 155-6.

As part of this year’s Chinese New Year Celebrations you can now enjoy new specialties such as the Dim Sum Buffet lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hong Teh Restaurant, Ambassador City Jomtien, until the end of February. For reservations call 038 255 501-40.

Education

AUA, in association with Burapha University are pleased to announce the forthcoming English Language programs. Sundays only program: Ten weekly lessons commencing Sunday February 24. Sat/Sun program: A six-week program commencing on March 2. Regular program: Six-week Monday through Thursday evening course starting Monday March 4. Placement tests (150 baht) may be booked for these courses now. All AUA English teachers are native speakers. AUA hourly rates are only 50 baht per hour for weekdays, and 57 baht per hour for weekends. You’re welcome to visit our new premises at the Pattaya Bazaar, situated by the “Dolphin Roundabout”. For details tel. 038 414 634, fax 038 414 635. Closed Fridays.

Events

BCCT Networking Evening on the Eastern Seaboard. Sponsored & hosted by International School of the Regents - ISR (at Km. 7, Highway 36, New Bangkok-Pattaya Interchange) on Friday 8th February from 6.30 p.m. All are very welcome to attend regardless of nationality. International School of the Regents is sponsoring beer, soft drinks and some cocktail food on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 pm.

The Aloha Restaurant (opposite Shenanigans on Pattaya 2 Road) on Saturday 9th of February is the venue for an interesting Fashion Show of the latest European styles from Adchara Mcgrail’s Sextet Fashion House in Jomtien. Now that Fashion TV is no longer shown on UBC, this might be a good opportunity to see some new fashions.

PolTony’s Restaurant & Mini-Golf will be holding a Mini-Golf Tournament on the 22nd and 23rd of February in aid of HeartT 2000, enabling HIV patients a better quality of life. Contact PolTony’s for details on 038 250 318 or email: [email protected]

The UK Club of Pattaya is holding a special Valentines Day celebration at the Rose Garden Hotel on the evening of February 14th from 7:30 p.m. On offer is a full Thai/European buffet, live music featuring Johnny Clements, dancing, raffles and much more. Tickets are priced at 250 baht for members and 350 baht for non-members. For ticket availability please contact either the Rose Garden Hotel tel. 038 426 100 or the Pig & Whistle (Soi 7) tel. 038 361315. Enjoy a romantic evening in the Terrace Restaurant & Bar at the Rose Garden Hotel.

After the success of last year, and raising over 3.2 million baht for charity, the Pattaya Gay Festival launches its second year with a Grand Launch Party at Boyz Boyz Boyz in Pattayaland 3 (Boyztown) on Valentine’s Night February 14. Admission 200 baht including one free drink and a 100 baht donation to the PGF Charities. The Party starts at 9 p.m. with lucky draws, a grand raffle and guest cabaret.

Can you imagine any better place to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival, “The Year of the Golden Horse” than at Horseshoe Point? Come see “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms” Pagoda Theme park! Soon to be open for the public. Chinese New Year Festival “Light and Sound” from February 11 until February 17. Live music, Chinese delicacies, horse theater, stunning light and sound movement East meets West. Don’t’ miss this great opportunity to visit the latest attraction of the Eastern Seaboard. For further details, please contact the Horseshoe Point Resort Pattaya! Contact Khun Tippawan 038 735 050 ext. 8003 or email-direct [email protected]

Celebrate a colourful Chinese New Year Celebration at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and enjoy a sumptuous buffet and great entertainment. This festive event will be held on February 12 at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel poolside starting from 19:00 hrs. Welcome the Year of the Horse with a traditional Dragon Dance, long drum march, and lively entertainment from the New Image Band. Please contact guest relations at tel. 038 250 421 ext. 2037 or 2007.

AustCham Thailand will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday March 6th commencing at 4:30 p.m. Elections for the new Chamber Committee are also held at this meeting. If you are interested in standing for the 2002-2003 committee, contact the Chamber for a nomination form (nomination forms may also be downloaded from the website shortly). Information on the AGM along with nomination forms are being mailed to all members this week. Further information on all events organized by the Chamber is available on the Events Calendar of the Chamber website www.austchamthailand.com and bookings for events can be made through the website.

Entertainment

This week at Shenanigans Pattaya on Saturday February 9th its time to return to the seventies with Seventies Night. Get your Glan Rags out, Fabba are going to give one of their spectacular displays, on stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Not only that, Ken Sly has offered to fill the D.J. booth. The best-dressed customer receives a bottle of champagne.

Pattaya’s highest and most beautiful bar is now open. Stars! Breathtaking views, incomparable atmosphere! Open daily. 23rd floor, Pattaya Hill Resort, Pratamnak Road. Restaurant opening March 2.

The Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club proudly presents Dances with Horses, Classical Horse Show led by Miss Chanya (Cherie) Srifuengfung. Magnificent Lusitano horses demonstrate their brilliant skills with Asia’s only classical riding troupe from the Horseshoe Point Riding Academy. Every Saturday at 8.00 p.m. until end of February. For more information, please contact Niraphan, public relations manager tel. 038 735050-69.

A nice treat awaits everyone at the Moon River Pub. Spend just 200 baht and join in for the free a Kow Tom Buffet with various dishes, prepared from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Join in and listen to the super sounds of “Playwright”!

Where is the only Western Elvis Show in Pattaya? At the Elvis Pub, of course, on Pattaya 2nd Road (opposite Big C). From Tuesday through Sunday, Ritchie Newton performs from 9 p.m. New! On Monday nights Tom Jones impersonator Jarueck Virakit, Bangkok’s top entertainer performs live on stage.

Down in Jomtien, the K.R. Bar could be the place to go to celebrate Valentine’s Day with other like-minded souls. Apple and the smiling girls will soon have you smiling too during their special St. Valentine’s Day celebrations. The K.R. Bar is on the run up to the Dongtan Police station, opposite the Jomtien Plaza.

Health

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. On Saturday, February 16th they will have Free cholesterol, Triglyceride, Hdl and Ldl checks for the first 200 people. Reservations are necessary. Please send a fax or e-mail with the following information: name, nationality, address, birthday, phone number. Note: Do not eat or drink anything after 10:00 p.m. the night before. The program begins at 7:30 a.m. and features a video presentation (heart diseases) followed a lecture by cardiologist Dr. Manoon Somrantin, on “Preventing Heart Diseases” (bilingual). Test results will be distributed between 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information contact the International Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, tel. 038 427 777, fax 038 427 770 or email: [email protected]