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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 International Ladies Club will host their next coffee morning at Little Hill on Tuesday February 17 from 10.30 a.m. Join PILC members for an enjoyable morning while making new friends. For more information contact Rita Cromwell on 09 818 2268 or Little Hill on 038 734 484 if you need directions

The Skål Club of East Pattaya and Thailand will hold their next SKALNET (working) evening on Thursday, February 19 at the Dusit Resort Pattaya, in function rooms 10 and 11, from 6 p.m. The evening features guest speaker Bert van Walbeek – The Winning Edge Company, who will talk about crisis management. Cost is 500 baht inclusive of welcoming drink, snacks, taxes and service, a cash bar will also be available for beverages. Please confirm your attendance ASAP so as to facilitate catering. Email Bob Lee on [email protected]

Pattaya City Expats Club meets on Sunday mornings at Henry J Beans Restaurant and Pub at the Amari Orchid Resort at the north end of Beach Road from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for buffet breakfast, and from 10:30-12:30 for entertaining speakers and open forum. Everyone welcome.

Dining

Alkemy fine dining is featuring a Special Valentine's menu, you can refer to the ad on page 27, for more information and to make your reservations please call 038 415 304-8

Shenanigans the Irish Pub has increased its Monday Specials to start at 12 midday on both Monday and Tuesday. Monday there is a three-course menu, with two choices for each course for 199 baht. Tuesdays is a full Shenanigans meal for 100 baht, check Shenanigans boards for menus. Shenanigans Pattaya is located on Second Road, in front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

For the month of February, Hans Banziger and his team at the Paradise Restaurant have again prepared a new food promotion, featuring Osso Bucco, Ostrich Stroganoff, Fresh Rainbow Trout fillet with Almonds, Ox Tongue with Madeira sauce, Australian Lamb fillet with a sage stuffing and Rock Lobster Valentine. A special Valentine menu will also be served on February 14th. Reservations recommended! And for those who look for some thing different, the Paradise Restaurant is Pattaya’s first and only restaurant specializing in exotic food, including ostrich, kangaroo, emu, crocodile and deer, a dining experience you won’t regret and forget. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. Located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 17.

On this special occasion of Feb 14, Hardtien Seafood restaurant introduces the Prawn Lovers Party where you can enjoy vast selections of fresh prawns. Eat all you can for only 219 baht per person from 6:00 onwards. For more information please call 038 362 261 or 01 889 4021

Herbal Happiness at Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant, Montien Hotel Pattaya. Chinese herbal soups are renowned for their medicinal properties and appetizing savoury characteristics: Braised Fish Soup with Herbs; Herbal Soup with Bamboo Pith; Sea Cucumber, Fresh Maw and Black Mushroom Soup with Herbs. What a delicious way to stay well! For reservations please call 038 428 155 ext 1620-1, email; Pattaya@ montien.com

Seafood Basket at the Bay Restaurant, Dusit Resort Pattaya. For the whole month of February, Chef Mike Drews, head chef at the Bay Restaurant, selects the freshest seafood to serve you daily during lunch and dinner, except on Saturday evenings, while the hotel already is serving its famous BBQ dinner buffet including the best catches of the sea! Therefore, if a Saturday evening is not convenient for you or just you do not appreciate buffets, then make a point, book a table at The Bay Restaurant on any other day, order Mike’s freshly prepared seafood baskets (single servings available) and enjoy this treat at only 450 Baht net per person. For reservations, please call 0 3842 5611-7 ext 2149, 2150.

Don’t miss the theme buffet evenings at the Montien Hotel Pattaya; Verandah Coffee Shop on Tuesdays: Asian buffet dinner 6 p.m. to10 p.m. Wednesdays at La Mer Restaurant its Mediterranean buffet dinner from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Friday it’s back to the Verandah Coffee Shop with a BBQ & seafood buffet dinner from 6 till 10 p.m. and on Saturday don’t miss the international buffet dinner. Pamper yourself with the exceptional variety of all-you-eat favourites, dazzlingly laid out for an evening of leisurely dining. Bring you family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy. For reservations and information call 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1 or email: [email protected]

Entertainment

With the start of the 6 Nations Rugby Championships this weekend The Queen Victoria Inn (Soi Yodsak 6) is all geared up for a great weekend of sport on the Big Screen and 5 TVs. Saturday at 6.30 p.m. sees the repeat of the Uefa game Man Utd v Glasgow Rangers followed at 9 p.m. by the first 6 Nations game Live France Vs Ireland and at 11 p.m. Wales takes on Scotland. On Sunday as well as the Full All “ U “ Can Eat Carvery for only 290 Baht England play their first 6 Nations match against Italy at 10 p.m. Check out the staff’s New England Strip and take one home for only 450 baht.

Shenanigans celebrates the return of the rock band “flow” On Wednesday February 18th on their tour of Thailand promoting their new album Roots. The band will be on stage from 10 p.m. Shenanigans Pattaya is located on Second Road, in front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

Events

On Saturday February 14 come along to a reception party at the “Old Speckled Hen” on Jomtien Beach Road, soi 9, to help Pon and Martin celebrate their marriage and wish Pon a very Happy Birthday. Free buffet starts at 7 p.m. with the usual sacrificial pig and side salads. Listen to great music whilst watching the France vs Ireland and Wales vs Scotland in the 6 Nations matches, with happy hour running from the ref’s start whistle to the end of play 4 hours later! All customers and friends welcome, balloon chasers please at least try to pay your way!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved at the Amari Orchid Resort on February14. Get into the mood for love at Pattaya’s most romantic restaurant. The lover’s menu is the perfect aphrodisiac and you are bound to win over your lover’s heart by candlelight. As the perfect end of the evening, every lady will receive a red rose at the La Gritta Italian Restaurant. For more information contact Orapin Musiknavabutr and Michael Goetz, tel. 038 428 161, email: emfb@orchid .amari.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, February 14 in the very romantic restaurants of Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa! Garden Cafe restaurant beautifully transformed into the Garden of Eden with the air of love and romance all around. Pastry Chef Khun Wichai will prepare special romantic desserts and make sugar flowers for the ladies. Thai Chefs Khun Juthatip and Khun Channai will carve perfect exotic flowers from Thai fruit for you to give to the one you love for 1,400 Baht ++ for couple. For bookings and further information, call 038 412 120 Extension 1202.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a candlelight dinner. Surprise your loved one with a romantic night at the Art Café. The team shall do its best to make it something special in many regards, make your reservations soon. Contact the Art Café on 0 3836 7652, 0 1832 6031 or email: [email protected]

Love around the Bay BBQ Buffet at The Point. The ultimate in romance is yours with this Valentine’s Day at The Point, Dusit Resort Pattaya, a perfect place to celebrate a special relationship or just treat yourself and your family in the middle of the cool breeze under the stars. Enjoy the famous Saturday BBQ with its array of international specialty dishes, indoors or on the terrace of The Bay Restaurant at no surcharge for all lovers. The BBQ Buffet will be served at the regular price of 930 baht net per person and a 50% discount for a children under 12 years old will be granted. Every couple / family will receive a memento picture and special tunes from the Dusit’s Duo Band will make the perfect end to a dreamy day. Reservations are recommended at 0 3842 5611-7 ext.2149, 2150.

Benihana, “Where every meal is a show” (Japanese-American Steakhouse) at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa has prepared a Sweetheart Menu for only 1,500 Baht ++ per couple (Lobster, Filet Mignon, Salmon) that will certainly set the mood for the night and sweep you both off your feet! For bookings and further information, call 038 412 120 Extension 1202.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Shenanigans Chef Sunny is doing another of his famous International Carvery’s & Buffet, with Western & Thai Food at a special lovers price of 395baht for one & 495baht for two. Shenanigans Pattaya is located on Second Road, in front of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

Milan Crosse Partners Ltd. will hold their next Pattaya Networking Dinner is on Thursday February 26 at the Art Café, North Pattaya, starting with drinks 6.30 p.m. and dinner at 7.30 p.m. Cost is now 800 Baht for everything. Reserve your seats by faxing 0 2 676 2266 or email: mcpl @ksc.th.com

Exhibitions

Art Exhibition entitled ‘Silent Storms’ featuring the works of another young artist originating from Bangkok but living and working in Pattaya. Chaiwichit ‘Joe’ Sappaso studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Khon Khaen University and in 2001 won the Lefranc Painting Contest. Even though he studied with Oil, pastels, sketching, photography, watercolors and acrylic, he has chosen watercolors as he finds them fresh and detailed as can be seen in his work. The Art Café is optimistically looking again on the young talent living here among the community and is quite sure that his first exhibition at the Art Cafe will further contribute to his growth. The exhibition will commence on Monday February 21with a cocktail reception in the garden from 7 p.m. and a ‘Family Style dinner after the official opening, at 8 p.m. Price for unlimited cocktails and the 4-course ‘Family Style’ dinner is 950 Baht net including service charge and tax. Please make your reservations well in advance contact the Art Cafe on 0 3836 7652, 0 1832 6031 or email: [email protected]

Promotions

If you’re interested in Thai Cuisine then go along to the popular Thai Cooking Classes at the Siam Bayview Hotel, and learn something new! Their chefs love to pass on skills to those willing to learn in a ‘hands-on’, fun-filled class, cooking popular Thai dishes. Once you’re done sit down and enjoy the feast you have prepared. Classes are open from midday till 7 p.m. for 750 baht net per person. Contact the guest relations officer at the Siam Bayview Resort to arrange a day for your class, tel. 038 423 871-6.

Are you getting married, and need to celebrate your wedding in style? Let the wedding planner take care of all your party details. Contact Kannikar at the Captain’s Corner, 01 745 2130 for further information.

The Devarana Spa offers 30% off on selected Algotherm body care products made from seaweed extracts harvested from France’s Brittany Coast to give you the ultimate relaxation and well being. Revitalize your skin and enjoy the ultimate results today with exfoliating and foaming body scrub, thermo active slimming gel and more! For more information contact the Devarana Spa, Pattaya at Dusit Resort. Tel: 0 3837 1044, email: pattaya @devarana.com

Chocolate Spa Package is the new choice of Valentine’s present for lovers offered by Centara Spas. Cocoa beans have been researched that they contain hormone analogs that are very much akin to those we give off when we are deeply involved in a romantic encounter. Cocoa is also rich in vitamin A and E, which are important for cellular repair and rejuvenation as well as increasing blood circulation. For lovers, Package 1: “Chocolate Kisses” or Package 2: “Chocolate Lovers” Centara’s “Orange Peal” treatment sloshes away the dead skin cells before the “After Dinner Mint” massage provides the vital moisture that is essential to healthy skin. Then plunk in the “Whipped Cocoa Bath” in Jacuzzi bathtub! With compliments after any treatment, enjoy two slices of rich chocolate cake and two glasses of sparkling wine are available until April 30 in all 8 Centara Spas. Individual Chocolate Treatments such as Dark Chocolate Body Wrap, Chocolate Orange Peel, After Dinner Mint Massage and Packages like “Choc Dipped”, “Chocoholic”. For more information, please call on Tel: 02 937 2222 ext. 4449, 4208, Fax:02 937 0764, Website: http://www.centaraspa.com