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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

The Pattaya Expats Club is all about expats helping expats and all nationalities are welcome. Free assistance on one year visas, medical insurance, home buying, etc. So, find out the facts before you make an expensive mistake! Breakfast meetings every Sunday, 11 a.m. at Cafe New Orleans, Soi Pattayaland 2 South Pattaya. Call Pete on 038 425 154 or Ben 01 573 0830 for info. Get all details at http:// www.pattayaexpatsclub.com

For those interested in playing the stock market, sharing research methodology or just exchanging ideas, etc., then this is for you. The ‘Wall Street Fools’ meet every Wednesday at 12 noon at Tequila Reef Cantina & Mexican Grill, Soi 7, 30 meters off the beach.

Dining

A Superb Sunday Brunch Buffet - Enjoy Sundays with your family at Casa Pascal Restaurant. Be delighted with the extensive buffet that offers European and Asian dishes, international salad bar and of course a lot of breakfast items. Open every Sunday from 10.30 to 3 p.m. Casa Pascal Restaurant is also open daily for lunch and dinner. Best value for money business lunch every day. For reservations call 038 723 660, fax 038 723 659. Pattaya 2nd Road opposite the Marriott (Royal Garden Plaza) in front of Ruen Thai Restaurant.

PolTony’s Restaurant is open for a Formula 1 dinner on Saturday April 13 (Qualifying delayed at 19.30 Hr) and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 for the San Marino Grand Prix live. PolTony’s is located on Thappraya Rd, opposite Residence Garden and Mr. Mac Hotel. For reservations tel. 038 250 318, fax 038 250 319 or email: [email protected]

Enjoy casual dining at its best at the Verandah Coffee Shop in the Montien Hotel Pattaya. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with the Verandah’s special buffet evenings. Tuesdays – Asian buffet; Fridays - BBQ & seafood; Saturdays - international buffet dinner. Call for reservations on 038 428 155-6 ext. 1620, 1623.

Stars! Pattaya’s highest and most beautiful bar and restaurant. Breathtaking views, incomparable atmosphere! Open daily. 23rd floor, Pattaya Hill Resort, Pratamnak Road. Call for info or reservations on 038 250 329.

Spring break in Paradise! Hans Banziger and his team at the Paradise Cafe and Grill take a spring break from April 9th to 30th. The restaurant will re-open on May 1st, and “Mango Delights” will be the food promotion for May, including half a dozen dishes with delicious Mango, as well as some new Ostrich dishes. The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located opposite the Royal Garden Resort & Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call 038 723 177.

At Tequila Reef Mexican Grill & Cantina every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is California Dreamin’ Buffet, featuring Italian, Chinese and Mexican food from the neighborhoods of San Francisco for only 190 baht. Tequila Reef is located on Soi 7, 30 meters off the beach. Free parking too!

Join us to celebrate the best Thailand festival, Songkran Day at The Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club on 13th April 2002 from 18.00 hrs. onwards. Enjoy our Thai Buffet Dinner including entertainment "Long drum dance". Only 450 Baht per person.

Education

In less than two months of operation, AUA have already had over three hundred and twenty students register for English language courses at their new school in the Pattaya Bazaar. To accommodate the many inquiries for daytime classes, AUA are running three-week summer courses. The next course runs from April 22 - May 9. The cost of each 30 hour program is 1,500 baht + textbooks. For details or registration call AUA on 038 414 634 – 5.

Events

Don’t miss Songkran Night, April 13 at the Montien Hotel Pattaya. Celebrate the Thai New Year with family and friends; enjoy traditional Thai dances and music along with a sumptuous international & Asian buffet dinner. Live entertainment by the Montien Trio. 6:30 p.m. in the Paradise Garden. Call the Montien Hotel Pattaya for reservations on 038 428 155-6 ext. 1620-1.

The Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club Riding Academy invites everyone to ‘An Early Birds Picnic Ride’ from 7.30 a.m. till noon on Saturday April 13th. Explore the sunrise in beautiful spots on the rolling hillsides of Pattaya. Crossing lakes, pineapple fields, and picturesque villages will make this experience one to remember. Experienced travel guides that communicate well in English will host you. Spend the afternoon at the resort; comfort yourself with a rest or even one of the special horse riders massages. The picnic ride is a unique riding experience for all levels for all the family! There are limited places available; make your reservations in time! Call for more information and reservations 038 735 050 ext. 4016-18. The best idea to start your weekend!

Entertainment

KR Bar is setting a new trend for Songkran in Jomtien with a guarantee of warm water this year. Owner Apple, mindful of the complaints that some bars have been using iced water to “greet” their guests over Songkran has decided that for a warm welcome, it will be warm water. She also reminds her customers to put their wallets in plastic bags, but if you have not remembered, the lovely ladies will supply one for you.

Now Free Pool at the air-conditioned Zebra Entertainment Plaza on Soi 2 throughout the Songkran Festival. Discount drinks, good music and pleasant atmosphere. Join in the fun, and now until the end of June, the Zebra Entertainment Plaza is inviting everyone to their join the bottle club. Purchase a bottle of your favorite whisky or vodka at a discounted price. Mixers, ice and good times are provided by the delightful hostesses. Look for the big Zebra on Soi 2, 50 meters off Second Road opposite the Big C.

The Warbler 2 at the Baiyoke Hotel has live western music from their international band Monday to Friday from 9 p.m. and live sports on the weekend.

Those in the know predict that the multi-national band “Colours”, playing at the Moon River Pub at the Thai Garden Resort on North Pattaya Road, will become one of the most famous bands in Pattaya. The band plays nightly from 9 p.m. to 1.45 a.m. (except Mondays). Don’t miss their hot rhythm!

Where is the only Elvis Show in Pattaya? At The Elvis Pub of course! See Thailand’s only Western Elvis tribute artist ‘Ritchie Newton’ with his fantastic show from Wednesday till Saturday. Now every Sunday to Tuesday don’t miss the special ‘Tom Jones Show’. Showtime at 9 p.m. So put on your ‘blue suede shoes’ and drop by the Elvis Pub, Pattaya 2nd Road opposite Big C Super Center.

Health & Beauty

The Beauty House now features acrylic nails, created by extending the existing nails, using an acrylic powder. Unique in Pattaya. The Beauty House, Pattaya 2nd Rd, next to Bangkok Bank, opposite Soi 6. Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information tel. 038 361 749-50, email: [email protected]

Sports

The first International TIBHAR Table Tennis Training Center in Thailand is now open. Located on the fifth floor of Mike Shopping Mall, Pattaya Second Road, it offers table tennis lessons for children and adults at all skill levels. They will hold their first tournament on Saturday and Sunday April 13-14. All players welcome, singles and doubles, to compete for trophies. For more information contact DK-Jaava Sports Co. Ltd (sole distributors of TIBHAR equipment) on 038 775 312 or 01 333 938. TIBHAR is one of the most famous table tennis brands in the world today.

Talay QueenDeep Sea Fishing Trips, for the serious fisherman. One Day or two day trips and night trips available. For a good day’s fishing call 038 720 748 or email: [email protected] or call 01 703 3074.