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• Internet Travel Companies To Only Sell E-tickets
• Beijing Hotels Run Taxi Reporting System
• Datong Provides Free Air Flights For Students
• Rt Mart Eyes Nanchang Entry
• OctopusTravel Powers China Airlines Online Bookings
• Chinese Workers Not To Work Overtime In Hot Weather
• Lenovo Consolidates Customer Service Units
• Dazhong Plans To Sell Itself For RMB3 Billion

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Crowne Plaza Beijing F&B Promotions for August
Champagne Bar - *Heavenly Happy Hour: Every Day 17:30- 21:00. Buy 1 get 1 more free on all drinks (except bottles)! *Bubbles for Babes: Every Thursday: from 21:00 till close. Ladies free for Van Gogh Designer Cocktails or Champagne Cocktails. For booking and inquiry: (8610) 5911 9999.

Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - Food & Beverage Highlights
Fruit Innovations - Light, summer dishes made with tropical fruits like mango and young coconut takes the limelight at Yue Feng Ge in August. Savor innovative fruit cuisine like braised shark's fin soup served in a young coconut and zesty prawn with mango salad. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6181.

Kranzlers Restaurant & Bar, The Sunday Jazz Brunch Goes Wild...
Think big! Also this Beijing summer your most favorite Sunday Jazz Brunch will go wild and serve you the largest selection of food stations offering the finest selection of dishes and specialties, as much as you like and as often you want. For July and August we ship in the finest beef and most delicate seafood all prepared to your liking. Kids Club, our resident clown and live Jazz music are the guarantee for a lively Sunday event! Kranzlers Restaurant & Bar is open daily from 6.00 till midnight. For Reservations please call: Kranzlers at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.

Enjoy Mid Autumn Festival Moon Cakes at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
During the Mid Autumn Festival, people eat special sweet cakes known as "Moon Cakes" made of ground lotus and sesame seed paste, egg-yolk and other ingredients. From August 25 to October 6, here at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, we are preparing various moon cakes for you in all of our outlets as well as our moon cake pavilion. Please call: (8610) 6437 6688 ext 2800/2865.

Temptations of Thailand at the Presidential Plaza Hotel
Our culinary Team has created a sumptuous feast of Thai delicacies, which will tempt the most discerning palate. Thai specialties like Avocado with Prawns Salad, Spicy Mushroom and Lemon Grass Soup...will be available, and much more at this culinary excursion to the heights of Thai cuisine. From August 21 to September 3. Open daily: For Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm; for Dinner: 5:30pm - 11:30pm. The Food & Beverage Mile - The Presidential Difference. Reservation Hotline: 010 5858 5588 ext 8690.

Atrium Cafe - Spices & Flavours of South East Asia - Simply Crabs!
Featuring an array of crustaceans flower crabs; soft shell crabs; mud crabs to snow crabs. Prepared in a variety of styles such as Singapore Chilli Style, Classic Black pepper style, Cantonese Wok-fried Tom Yam. Time: 5:30pm to 10:00pm. For Restaurant Reservations call (8610) 6515 8855 - 2212.

HOT! Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person; Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person; Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20 coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch; Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner. TEL (8610) 6501 7501

Kingdom Travel Various National Day Holidays Packages!
Royal Orchid Holidays Thailand Packages, daily departure from 29Sep through 02Oct. Super Value Package (01-07Oct) Phuket RMB6,140 p.p, Koh Samui- RMB6,830p.p. Bangkok & Chiang Mai–RMB5,880 p.p. Central Vietnam Beach Package (29Sep-06Oct) Only RMB6,960 p.p staying at Victoria Hoi An with Guarantee spaces! More packages available to visit our website: www.kingdomtravel.com.cn Or contact our experienced travel consultant at (8610) 5870 3388, Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn

YPHH Travel
YPHH Travel, just about the best thing you can ever experience, experienced based China Travel and World Travel information from people who have done it. Regular updates and new travel info! http://www.yphh.com/travel.htm

Come To Qiaobo Indoor Ski Resort For A Cool Summer
Located inside a national forest park in Shunyi District, Qiaobo Indoor Ski Resort is the closest ski resort to downtown Beijing. The resort features a total space of up to 40000 square meters and two ski lanes for preliminary and middle level ski fans. There is also a snow amusement park for children to fully relax their naivety. Price: RMB150/hour (week days); RMB180/hour (weekend). Night ski (6pm-10pm) RMB198. Various discount cards and tickets are also available. For details contact (8610) 6941 9999

RMB4480 For A Luxury Experience To Seoul
With RMB4480, you can enjoy a luxury and free trip to Seoul, the capital of South Korea. During your trip, you will be living in a South Korean style five-star hotel, and don't have to worry about coercive shopping. Instead, you'll get abundant time for self-organized activities and enjoy a real sense "FIY" tip. Departure time: every Monday and Friday. For more information, call us at (8610) 5137 9988

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Beautiful Apartment for Rent
Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living room, 1 dining room, 1 dining room, 3 bath rooms, 5 bed rooms in Yu Xiang Garden, click here to view photoes. Hou Sha Yu Area, Shunyi district. Hua Run Super market and Airport hospital within 5 minutes walking distance, 3 international schools around, near Beijing central Villa area, easy access to Jing Cheng high way and Airport express high way driving you to Central City (World Trade Center) in only 40 minutes, and to Beijing Capital Airport in 10 minutes. Rental: RMB5000 / Per month (USD630), immediate available. Contact: 0086 13701285405 Ms. Zhang. Email: houserent@vip.tom.com

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Library Technician & Communications Manager Wanted at WAB
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international school in Beijing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our dynamic team as Library Technician. The successful incumbent should have excellent English and relevant experience in library management, library systems/database and cataloging. WAB is also seeking a Communications Manager who has a flair for adaptive and creative writing and is experienced in mass communications, marketing and public relations, event management, school development, management of alumni and community relationships. Please send your application to Lng@wab.edu or call HR Office at Tel: +8610 8456 4155 ext 1062 or browse www.wab.edu for more information about our school.

Native English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business. We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Kids Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking for people who love kids and at the same time are professional and care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress. Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material. Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Job Openings at U-Tron (Beijing) Electronics Co Ltd
U-Tron (Beijing) Electronics Co Ltd - an Intelligent Transportation Systems integrator company duly established in Beijing over 15 years is looking to hire sales manager and vice sales manager. Any interested candidates please contact Raja Magasweran raja@utron.com.cn or call 010-6568-2990. Announcement date: Aug 2 2006. Closing date: August 13, 2006-8-3. Post Location: Beijing (but requested to travel frequently.). Nationality: Chinese. Sex: no preference. *Minimum prerequisites for Sales Manager: Must understand written English | 3 years minimum working experience in traffic industry | Relevant degree in either traffic engineering or Business Management | Must be able to present and demonstrate products to senior level government/police officials | Be results-oriented and self-sufficient. In addition to the above, the ideal candidate would also offer: Previous sales experience to government officials | Be technically proficient with ITS products and equipments | Be able to manage and expand distributor network in mainland China | Show demonstrable knowledge and contacts in local government. *Minimum prerequisites for Vice Sales Manager: 1 year minimum working experience in traffic industry | Relevant degree in either traffic engineering or Business Management | Must be able to present and demonstrate products to senior level government/police officials | Be results-oriented and self-sufficient.

Three Bedroom Apartment for Rent
3 bedroom apartment in Haidian Zhongguancun area for rent, besides Zizhuyuan Park and Carrefour shopping mall, 125sqm, on the 15th floor facing south, fully fit-out with all necessary electric appliances, with over 50 English channels like HBO, Cinemax, BBC... Only asking for RMB5100, please contact 1391 081 4895.

Johnson Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital equipments. Specialized on-site technical support using both Chinese & English language. We offer home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service for hardware & software as well as internet access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email, Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn, E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn

Computer Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network, email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn. Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn

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Beijing Yangguang Yuechi Car Club
We are a comprehensive car service provider that offers you driving skill practising, car leasing, self-drive travel, group car purchase and so on. We have special consultants who can help you choose and buy a car and also assist you in dealing with various difficult issues related to cars so as to save your time. If you have any inquries about a car, please don't hesitate to drop us a line, it's our pleasure to help you out. TEL (8610) 5166 6182

Starting From Zero Home Service Provider
We are a professional home service provider formally registered with Department of Industry and Commerce. Currently we are serving thousands of families on housework, baby caring and old people tending. We strictly monitor the health and skills of our Ayis so as to provide you satisfactory services. RMB600-1800 for an Ayi depending on experience and qualification. Address: 2-A, Yidouge, No. 1 Building, 1 Xizhimen North Street, Haidian District. TEL (8610) 6221 1629

Internet & Translation Services
Internet & Translation Services is a cultural entity integrating translation services, publishing, translation training, and conference organization into one. We have been designated as translator of various national codes of the National Standard Committee and a designated unit of CATTI for translator and interpreter training. We have a group of languistics experts who can translate your document to the language you want with high proficiency. Starting price: RMB120 per thousand words. TEL (8610) 8142 0780

The 4th Beijing International Wedding Gown & Camera Products Exhibition
August 29-September 1, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China International Milk Industry Exhibition And Summit Forum
August 30-September 3, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6501 8877

The 1st China International Health Products Exhibition
August 30-September 1, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8522 9370

China International Equipment Manufacturing Industry Exposition 2006
August 27-31, Haidian Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6285 0198

Yangchun Baixue Modern Oil Painting Exhibition
The 9-year old talent painter brings her oil works to Qinhao Gallery. Yangchun Baixue's works shows her fantastic technique of drawing as a young artist.
September 1-25, Qinhao Gallery TEL (8610) 6586 8929

Mixcolor
Xing Junqin's new works are on the show.
Through September 17, Anne Gallery, 798 Art District TEL (8610) 8456 7783

City Illumination: Female Foursome Exhibition Preface
Four female artists, Zhang Yonghong, Yang Fan, Yi Yan and Li hong display their cosmopolitan life focused works.
August 26-September 29 (close on Monday). Beijing Seasons Gallery TEL (8610) 5130 5574

Hong Donglu Solo Exhibition
Hong is an excellent contemporary artist from Taiwan who is skillful at multimedia application. In his works, he mixes the various social phenomena and personal art concepts under the multiculturalism and creates works that transmit different spaces, cultural backgrounds, historc symbols and social values.
Through September 4, China Art Seasons Gallery TEL (8610) 6431 1900

The Configurations of Ink
Ink is always used for configurations, but sometimes it doesn't mean all to Jia Haoyi, Yang Gang and Li Geng who simply enjoy the Ink and use it to express their emotions.
August 19-September 15, Creation Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8561 7570

15 Years
Cang Xin solo exhibition. The exhibition showcases the artist's works from 1993 to 2006.
Through August 30, Xin Dongcheng Gallery TEL (8610) 6433 4579

Concert: Everything Resuscitates In The Thirteen Month
Featuring band: Zi Yue, Su Yang and Wan Xiaoli. Tickets selling for RMB40, 120.
7:30pm, September 1, Star Live Concert TEL (8610) 6428 2288

Puppet: Thumb Girl & Frog Prince
Based on the three stories of Thumb Girl, Little Eda's Flower and Frog Prince, this new re-creation also introduces multimedia means on to stage for the first time. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, September 2-24, China Puppet Art Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798

Jiu Feng Ming Yue
Jiu Feng Ming Yue is a girl band consisted of 15 folk musicians who are skillful at playing folk musical instrument and introducing dances into music play. It is the first one in China that has ever made a public appearance by means of theatre performance. Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, August 28-29, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Concert: "The Year Of Russia" Pushkin Romantic Music Night
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, August 30, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

China Philharmonia Orchestra 2006-2007 Music Season Opening
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, September 1-2, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Devils on the Doorstep
A masterpiece from Jiang Wen, this movie is a tragi-comedy about the Japanese invasion of China, which of course is no laughing matter, but this movie is genuinely funny and never falls into the bad taste category because it shows you the brutality of war and how it affects the Chinese people, albeit from a different angle than one would expect. In Chinese with English subtitles.
8pm, September 1-2, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.

Breathless
A young car thief kills a policeman and tries to persuade a girl to hide in Italy with him. French version subtitled in Chinese. Ticket: RMB20 (RMB10 for students).
6pm, September 1-6, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

Film: Tanguy
Tanguy is 28 years old and still living with his parents. They think it's time that he moves out. He doesn't, so they hatch a plan. Ticket: RMB20 (RMB10 for students).
8pm, September 1-2. French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

Drama: The Master Builder
Directed by famous director Lin Zhaohua, starring Pu Cunxin and Tao Hong. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, August 25 through September 3. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 9847

Drama: East West Fusion, Suck Your Life Away
Adapted from the popular online novel Two-sided Tape, this drama is performed by the X2 Drama Studio. Tickets selling for RMB60/100/280.
7:30pm, August 9-September 9. People's Art Experimental Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0123

Get your own YPHH Card NOW!!!
The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants, clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm

Cage Soccer Competition
Themed with "Happy-Cage", Jin Kuai Huo brings a new fashion to Beijing. Play in a cage like animals and have great fun. The match will start on August 28 and last till September 10. Beijing 27 Jingxingshi Football Bar TEL (8610) 6226 2727

Golbal Deejays Comes To Banana
This super popular band consisted of Konrad Schreyvogl, Florian Schreyvogl, Mikkel Christensen quickly became famous after they released their first album The Sound of San Francisco. Despite their great success, they have always been treating their glamour with calmness and stirring up audience's passion with their great talent in every club they set their foot in. On September 2, they will come to Beijing. 8pm-2am, Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636

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The Last But Not Least Summer Electronic Carnival
Featuring DJ Yang Bing who has been the first one to bring Aicd, Electric, Minimal and Deep music elments to China, DJ Michey Zhang, a pioneer of Beijing's electronic arena and the so-called most versatile DJ DJ Shorty-S. Ticket presale RMB30, at door RMB50. 8pm-2am, September 2, Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288. More info via www.98street.com.

Monday, August 28, 2006
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Concert: Jiu Feng Ming Yue
Jiu Feng Ming Yue is a girl band consisted of 15 folk musicians who are skillful at playing folk musical instrument and introducing dances into music play.
7:30pm, today and tomorrow, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Meandering Mandarin: Hair Salon
This week's CCC Meandering Mandarin course will help you get exactly what you want from your visits to the hair salon. Price: RMB100 (includes visiting to a nice hair salon)
7:30-10pm, meet at the Chinese Culture Club. For more info call (8610) 6432 9341.

New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
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80's Night
Lady Marmalade brings her retro beats to yet another venue in Beijing.
8pm, Houhai Zoo TEL (8610) 6403 6690

Happy Hours
Buy one get one free from 10pm till late.
10pm, Zub TEL (8610) 8286 6240

The Rotary Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local businesses and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at (8610) 6581 3668 or visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com. The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005 - 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006
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Concert: "The Year Of Russia" Pushkin Romantic Music Night
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Candy Night
Featuring hip hop urban music. Free admission and a free cup of cherry blossomed for ladies before 10:30pm.
Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999

Travelogue: Kaiping Historical Watch Towers
Rex Chen, who has recently had a journey to Kaiping, a small town 136km southwest of Guangzhou, will share his personal exploration with CCC members. RMB50.
8pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Thursday, August 31, 2006
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Traditional Body Massage
The course will focus on traditional Chinese Tuina massage, Chinese medicine (TCM) theory and body channel & acupuncture points. RMB960/8 classes.
10am-12pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Oriented Happy Hour
A social networking event. RMB80 per person.
7-9pm, Jia 21 Hao TEL (8610) 6489 5066

Ladies Night
Free admission and free drinks for ladies.
8pm, S Club TEL (8610) 6265 3876

Friday, September 1, 2006
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Concert: Everything Resuscitates In The Thirteen Month
Featuring band: Zi Yue, Su Yang and Wan Xiaoli. Tickets selling for RMB40, 120.
7:30pm, Star Live Concert TEL (8610) 6428 2288

DJ Heavy Grinder
Beauty DJ Heavy Grinder from the Seattle brings her famous drum & bass, house and hard house to Beijing partygoers.
9pm, JJ TEL (8610) 6618 9305

China Philharmonia Orchestra 2006-2007 Music Season Opening
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, today and tomorrow, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Film: Devils on the Doorstep
8pm, today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies, call 139 0113 4745 for details.

Film: Tanguy
8pm, today and tomorrow, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

Saturday, September 2, 2006
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One-day Tour to Tianjin
CCC guide will take you a day off to Tianjin. RMB420 per person.
8:00am, meet at the International Ticket Office on the left of the first floor of Beijing Railway Station (which is located southeast of the Tiananmen Square). For details call CCC at (8610) 6432 9341.

Golbal Deejays
This super popular international band comes to stir up Beijing audience's party passion.
8pm-2am, Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636

The Last But Not Least Summer Electronic Carnival
Ticket presale RMB30, at door RMB50.
8pm-2am, Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288.

Sunday, September 3, 2006
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Top Sundays
Every last Sunday of the month gather with people with like minds at the terrace of Top Club and get relaxed from the weekend weariness.
3-8pm, Top Club TEL (8610) 6413 1019

Purple Brunch
Purple Haze has worked out brunch menu to complement their happy hour specials.
10:30am, Purple Haze TEL (8610) 8774 6387

CORVIN DALEK @ CLUB FUSION
Come out from behind those sofas, because here's one Dalek that's not going to exterminate you. This Dalek - Corvin Dalek, to be precise - has got nothing to do with impossibly long-scarved doctors, robotic dogs and police boxes. He is, in fact, the originator of the post-techno phenomenon, known as Wet & Hard and his style is described as 'the throbbing pulse of the pornoground'. 8pm-2am, September 8, Club Fusion. TEL (8610) 5167 3333

Film: "The Green Hat"
The movie, described by the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival as "two different stories (that) explore how people today are struggling to transcend traditional definitions of love," won the prize for best narrative feature. In Chinese with English subtiles. 8pm, September 8-9, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.

DJ Ken ISHII Sparks Beijing Pop Festival Official Party
Japanese techno artist Ken Ishii is among the most innovative, experimental composers in contemporary techno. Although working in and drawing from a decidedly dancefloor-oriented, Detroit-derived framework, Ishii's exploration of avant-garde compositional techniques like chromaticism and the prominent influence of digital synthesis figures him as strongly deviant from Motor City aesthetic tradition. Ishii's music is often praised by DJs who nonetheless refuse to give his often challenging records much play. Ticket: presale RMB50, at door RMB80. 8pm-2am, September 9, Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288

Beijing Pop Festival
Rock for China stage by Muma & Third Party, XTX, Hohnny Hi-fi, Karin Park, Don Juan Dracula, Reflector and more. Tickets: RMB150 for one day, RMB260 for two days. 1pm-10pm, September 9-10. Beijing Chaoyang Park. For tickets call 400 810 1887

Film: Breathless
Michel Poiccard (Belmondo), aka Lazlo Kovacs, steals a car in Marseille and heads to Paris, gunning down a cop en route. In the capital, the Bogart-obsessed hoodlum tries to contact various criminals to cash a cheque, while he hangs out with an American student Patricia (Seberg), who sells copies of the International Herald Tribune on the Champs-Elysee. Michel is trying to convince the girl to run away with him to Rome, but the police are closing in fast. Filmed on the streets of Paris using hand-held cameras, it captures the youthful spirit of the French capital. French version subtitled in Chinese. Ticket: RMB20 (RMB10 for students). 8pm, September 8-9, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

DJ Kid Kenobi And MC Shureshock
Since his early beginnings behind the decks in 1996, Sydney based Kid Kenobi has steadily risen to his current place as the busiest DJ on Australian shores, now widely regarded as the home of the most booming breaks scene in the world. The close cooperation between him and shureshock also brings Shueshock as the royal MC of Ministry of Sound. 8pm-4am, September 15. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

The 9th Zhongguancun Film Festival
The highlight of the event includes an exhibition of digital products. September 6-10, Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6285 0292

Hallucination Party & Mask Ball
September 16, 2006. Vics Club TEL (8610) 6593 6215

St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet
Established in 1967, St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet is listed in the top ice ballet troupes across the world while it's the only one who can perform the full classic ballet play on the ice. This time they will bring more than 40 ballet stars to perform in Beijing. Tickets range from RMB120 to RMB680. 7:30pm, September 22, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1592

China Tennis Open 2006
China Tennis Open 2006 will be held from September 9 to September 24. Celebrity players will include Rafael Nadal, David Nalbandian, Nikolay Davydenko, Mario Ancic as well as Chinese Olympic champion Li Ting and Sun Tiantian. Tickets: RMB50-1280. September 9-24, Beijing Tennis Center TEL 800 810 7426

Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php to get started with CharityInChina.org!

The St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn or telephone (8610) 8532 3088..

YPHH Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com or 1300 103 9563.

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Vermilion Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness
we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome. The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.

BICF Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org or call us at (8610) 8454 3468

The Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business. If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information check out our website: aabeijing.com or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English language international church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

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