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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

Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will hold its regular Sunday morning meeting on May 30 at Henry J. Bean’s Restaurant at the Amari Orchid Resort, at the north end of Beach Road. As always an international and Thai buffet breakfast, catered by Amari Orchid Resort, is available from 9.30 a.m. prior to the commencement of the meeting. The meeting starts at 10.30 a.m. and finishes about noon. There is ample parking available in the parking area across from the beach and next to Henry J. Bean’s on the left side of Beach Road, just after the turn.

Dining

‘Easy Like Sunday Morning…’ is Pattaya, the favorite beach resort to wind down on weekends for Bangkok residents, Thai’s and expatriates alike. Now there is no better treat for your family members than Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya’s very own and special Sunday Funch at a price that you simply can’t say No! 500 baht++ for all kinds of kids from 5 to 85 years of age. Each ‘regular’ kid (5-15 years old) pays only half price when accompanied by one big kid! Sunday Funch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. Reservations: 038 428 755-9.

Art Cafe offers Greek food including the famous gyros, a Greek kebab dish, prepared to the original recipe on Friday and Saturday nights. Besides the gyros, also available will be Greek tavern style dining with shared platters, where one can find among others suflaki, moussaka, bifteki, hariaki, etc. Visit the Art Café Pattaya 285/3 Moo 5, Soi 16, Naklua Road, Pattaya, phone: 038 367 652 – fax: 0 3836 7653, email: [email protected] Web: www.artcafe-thailand.com

Enjoy fine food at Chez Georges, and don’t miss their special dinner menu for international Mother’s Day, June 6 and Father’s Day June 20 for only 460 baht. Or taste the special cold menu for 210 baht. Sports fans can watch the European football cup on the terrace from 7.30 p.m. Call for reservations on 06 151 4200 or 038 723 219. Chez George, Pattaya Third Road, near Lengkee Plaza.

Saturdays at the Queen Victoria Inn (Soi Yodsak 6) is chicken and ribs night, spit roast chicken and BBQ. Ribs, sauce, baked potato and salad as much as you want for only 190 baht. Sundays get even better with the Carvery now offering 4 courses and 4 joints, treat yourself to prawn cocktail followed by soup and then roast rib of beef, honey roast ham, Norfolk roast turkey and roast pork. All this along with all the trimmings and home made pudding for only 290 baht. Monday to Friday is still great value with the daily specials at only 140 baht and yes Monday may well be turkey stew! Email: [email protected] or call 038 425 418 for more details.

For lovers of Indian food, check out the special lunch set menus at the Accha Indian Restaurant from only 130 baht. Choose your favorite masala, vegetable curries or chicken tikka. Accha Indian Restaurant, Thappraya Road, opposite Jomtien Condotel.

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. For reservations and information call 038 428 155 ext. 1620-1 or email: [email protected]

Thai BBQ dinner poolside at the Amari Orchid Resort. Enjoy a selection of delicious seafood from the BBQ and regional Thai specialties. Plus, experience performances of traditional Thai khim music and culture. Every Wednesday by the pool from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. For reservations please contact guest relations at 038 428 161.

Promotion of the week at the new Miriam’s Italian-Thai Cuisine, at the American Bar ‘buy 2 get 1 free’ Heineken draught beer @ 70 baht per glass or for ladies, a frozen margarita for 160 baht. Try roasted lamb served with mushroom risotto in a red wine gravy sauce for just 390 baht. For more information or for special events booking call 038 223 073 or 09 892 5578.

Early bird promotion at Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill every evening before 7.30 p.m., children under 10 eat for free, if accompanied by their parents. One more reason to see Hank’s a bit earlier than the big crowd! For reservation please contact the Guest Relations on 038 428 161

Pizza and Pasta Festival in the tropical gardens every Friday - let Amari pamper you with a superb Italian buffet featuring antipasti, Parma ham, capriccio, pizza, spaghetti and a lot more for Italian food lovers! A full dessert buffet with tiramisu, crepe suzette and much more is also available. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 330 baht ++. For reservation please contact guest relations at 038-428-161.

Entertainment

The Thursday Night Quiz at the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant, Soi 13, is becoming increasingly popular with holidaymakers and expats alike. This light humoured, general knowledge quiz kicks off at 9 p.m. and the winning team gets a round of drinks and the chance to answer the rollover question which last week was won by “The Old Buggers” from England, who managed to scoop the 3,000 baht jackpot. Free pie & chips and the quizmasters bad pronunciation makes for a fun evening. The Sportsman Pub & Restaurant, located on Soi 13, South Pattaya.

There is still time to enjoy Moon River Pub’s beer promotion. Every guest who buys one liter of beer receives a beer card. After consuming 9 liters of beer you will get one liter free of charge. The card is valid for 3 months. Please note that this promotion is only valid for draft beer and not for bottles (every liter of beer ordered will be market on the card) and don’t miss Power Jam’s top forties and charts, rock and roll. Always a fun night out at the Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Events

British Chamber of Commerce Thailand is holding an Eastern Seaboard Dinner with special guest speaker, H.E. David Fall, British ambassador to Thailand. The event is sponsored by Henry Butcher - Industrial Asset Disposal and Valuation (2) and held at Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa from 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday June 1. Advance bookings are required by noon Tuesday June 1, as numbers are limited. The cost of this dinner is: 600 baht (BCCT members only); 800 baht (BCCT members and non-member guests of BCCT members); walk-ins (or those booking after noon on Tuesday June 1) 1,000 baht. All prices include VAT. Bookings can be made via email to: [email protected] or fax: 02 651 5354 before noon on Tuesday June 1.

Wranglers Harley-Davidson Showroom and John’s Rock N Ride present their grand opening event, Saturday, June 5, at Duck Plaza in South Pattaya behind Big C. One of the largest selections of pre-owned Harley-Davidsons. Huge selection of motorcycle accessories and clothing. Many custom motorcycles on display. Live extreme skate boarding/roller blading, refreshments, food, beer, live music by Lam Morrison and friends; radio controlled cars electric mini-motorbikes. All clubs and vendors are welcome. Please contact Sai, Mike or John in advance 07 916 1973, 06 744 1915, 038 373 169.

Ripley’s is searching for Thailand’s 3rd Hot Dog Eating Champion. Dairy Queen, in conjunction with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum Pattaya and the Royal Garden Plaza, extend an open invitation to all Thai nationals and expatriates living “legally” in Thailand, 20 years old and above, to participate in the 3rd Annual Thailand Hot Dog Eating Championship on Saturday, June 5th at the shopping plaza. The winner will receive a significant cash award and prizes worth up to 100,000 baht. The spectators will also see “a giant” hot dog and bun created by Dairy Queen. They will be sold to raise funds to help underprivileged children supported by the Good Shepherd Foundation in Pattaya. For more information or to participate in the contest, please call 038 710 294-8 ext. 332 from now until June 3.

Health and Fitness

Yoga For All! Indian by Nature will be holding its first yoga sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. in their 2nd floor lounge. These sessions all ideal for those wanting an introduction on proper form and body alignment classes will focus on the basics of yoga with an emphasis on asana, stretching, flexibility, strengthening, proper breathing and relaxation. Each session will run for a period of one hour and will be conducted by certified experienced teacher. For more information, please contact Av on 01 862 9452 or Daryl on 038 364 656.

Promotions

Door 2 Door have really gone over board this month with a special triple promotion. Not only can you receive 10% off from Berliner Bistro 2, Soi Potisan, Nakula, and if you order over 500 baht you receive a free can of coke, you can also stimulate your tastebuds by receiving a free dessert with all food orders over 1,000 baht from the Sportsman Pub & Restaurant, Soi 13. To cash in on this special triple promotion, simply call 038-720222 and one of their friendly drivers will deliver a free menu to you. Or visit them on www. door2doorpattaya.com.