COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

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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 Rayong Ladies Circle on Thursday May 30th will hold their Annual Bazaar from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the clubhouse of Eastern Star Resort in Ban Chang. All proceeds go to local charities. Many different items for sale, good for home leave presents! Entrance fee is 100 baht. For information call Carina de Boon, activities coordinator, Rayong Ladies Circle on 01 840 4804 or email: [email protected]

The Pattaya International Ladies Club on June 1 is hosting the PILC Meet and Greet at the poolside of the Amari Orchid Resort from 7 p.m. till late. A great way to meet new people; everyone is welcome. For more information call Arlette on 038 300 325, 01 825 2668 or fax 038 300 500.

Pattaya Expats Club - expats helping expats. Breakfast meetings every Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Astoria Resort, just off the Dolphin Circle (take the small soi to the right of the Dusit Resort Hotel entrance). Next Sunday will feature a presentation by an expert on company formations and registrations, work permits and purchasing a home. You may be interested, too, in the club’s members safety net project, just in case you are ever involved in an emergency situation. More details at http://www.pattayaexpatsclub.com

Dining

Just a reminder that The 60’s Bar, Soi Regent Marina Hotel, better known as Soi Bowling, North Pattaya, has a Saturday Special. Chicken fried steak with country sausage gravy & eggs for 99 baht, or SOS & eggs for 79 baht. This is in addition to the regular breakfast menu featuring dishes such as home cured corned beef hash & eggs. There are daily sandwich specials, BLT submarines and hot pastrami rubens among many others. Try the 1/2 pound burger at 60 baht. Rock & roll oldies radio stations are streamed live via the internet all day.

The new Chateau Dale Brasserie is now open at the Chateau Dale, located next door to View Talay Condotel at Jomtien, near the corner of Thappraya and Thepprasit Roads (opposite Pan Pan). They have a beautiful location alongside the pool, reasonable prices, home cooked farang food, delicious Thai food, all day breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit salads & fruit drinks; as well as a great range of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, and liqueurs. Everyone welcome, open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy some fantastic food in a relaxed atmosphere at the Verandah Coffee Shop, Montien Hotel Pattaya. Casual dining at its best with a multitude of stalls manned by experienced cooks. Tuesdays it’s the Asian buffet; Friday it’s seafood night and on Saturday’s drop in for the international buffet. Reserve your table on 038 428 155-6 ext. 1620, 1623.

Good news for all Dutch people! The Thai Garden Resort now makes home made kroket (Dutch version of croquet). Minimum order is 20 pieces. To place your orders call 038 426 009.

Cafe Cosmo, attached to Mr Mac’s Hotel, Jomtien/Pattaya Road is hosting a pasta promotion, along with the addition of a free salad bar and the usual traditional Thai and international menu. Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days per week. Tel. 038 250 416.

May - Mango Delights! A paradise for mango lovers! Hans and his team at the Paradise Cafe and Grill have returned from their spring break, and their delicious mango promotion is in full swing throughout May. For something deliciously different, try one of the many ostrich dishes, a dining experience you won’t regret. The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located opposite the Marriott Resort & Royal Garden Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call 038 723 177.

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 a.m. 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.

Events

Don’t miss the huge beach party this Saturday May 25 and 26 at the Blue Lagoon Water Sports Club. Radical races, X-treme sports demos featuring kite surfing and wakeboards, dance and DJ’s or just chill by the restaurant. The Blue Lagoon Water Sports Club is located on Jomtien Beach, Na Jomtien Soi 14 (just before the Ambassador Hotel). Call Bruce for the lowdown on 038 255 115-6 or 09 814 0809.

The Tahitian Queen 2 (Soi B.J. South Pattaya Walking Street) will be holding their 4th anniversary party on Saturday May 25th at 8 p.m. They will be serving hot, fresh pizza’s all night, and rounds of kamikazes every hour. All are welcome.

Entertainment

On Friday 24th May Shenanigans Pattaya will be having “The Soi Dog Blues Band” live on stage at 11 p.m. Black Label Johnnie Walker at 60 baht, plenty of party, free draw prizes during the Dogs’ set. The Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive 3 CD “Play Something You Know” box set will be available at the Shenanigans shop, 350 baht for over 3 1/2 hours of music.

Where is the only Elvis show in Pattaya? Of course at the Elvis Pub (opp. Big C). Shows are now every Thursday, Sunday and Monday. Ritchie Newton, the resident Elvis impersonator, is on tour in Europe until July 16th. During this time the Thai Elvis’ Jaruck Viriakit, Manuel Presley and Arthur Hussein perform for you at the Elvis Pub. Drop in and have a rockin’ good time.

Horseback riding at the Horseshoe Point Riding Academy! The biggest equestrian center in South-East Asia. Show jumping, hacking, trails, dressage and classical dressage. Training courses from beginners to advanced riders with English speaking instructors. Leisure trail riding, group and private classes. Every Saturday and Sunday. All levels of riders welcome. Over 100 horses and ponies available. Located on 1,500 acres of beautiful tropical garden land just outside Pattaya. Free shuttle service available. For more information: phone 038 735 050 ext. 4016-18, fax 038 734 973 or email: [email protected]