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mythology. Because of their attractiveness in color and motifs
these doors are just perfect for the interior décor just
to slide them into a wall or to separate rooms. We have a very
distinctive collection of salvaged old Beijing doors suitable
for exterior use, as well.
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 Winter
Warmth From Only CNY920 Per Room Nightly at Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Terms & Conditions: 1. Room rate for Deluxe room
during weekend from CNY920 per room nightly and weekday from
CNY950 per room nightly. 2. A minimum of three-night stay is
required to qualify for weekend special rates. 3. Rooms and
rates are subject to availability. 4. Rates are valid from December
1, 2006 to February 28, 2007. 5. Advance reservation is required.
Please quote rate code "APPRO1" for weekend rate and
"APPRO3" for weekday rates. Call 800 810 3088 (in
China) or (86 10) 6590 5566 ext 2257 for reservations. Book
online at Sheraton.com/Beijing
and enjoy the Best Rates. Guaranteed. If you find lower online
rate anywhere else, we will match the rate and provide you with
additional 10% discount or 2,000 Starpoints.
 Fabulous
Festive Escape at China World Hotel, Beijing
Deluxe Room: RMB1080; Horizon Club Deluxe Room*: RMB1180;
Premier Room*: RMB1580. *includes exclusive privileges: access
to Horizon Club Lounge, with 24-hour private butler service,
complimentary evening cocktails, all-day refreshments, express
check-in and check-out. Terms and Conditions: Room rates subject
to 15% surcharge per room per night. | Rooms valid for single/double
occupancy. | Rooms subject to availability at time of reservation.
| Package valid from 15th December 2006 until 15th January 2007
(inclusive). Tel: (8610) 6505-8885 or email: reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com.
Or, get a complimentary upgrade to the next room category by
booking online via www.shangri-la.com
and mentioning "upgrade" in your correspondence
 A
Masterpiece of a Smart Idea Changing the Way You Stay
Express by Holiday Inn offers a fresh, comfortable
and uncomplicated accommodation choice to travelers who value
time and money. Express Start Breakfast, Senses Tea, Smart Connect
and Simply Fresh Bathroom makes hotels a "smart idea"
for your next visits to the cities. For reservations: 400 889
7737, www.expressbyholidayinn.com.cn.
Opening Offer*: Express by Holiday Inn Putuo Shanghai - RMB368net
| Express by Holiday Inn Shangdi Beijing - RMB398net | Express
by Holiday Inn Dalian - RMB298net | Express by Holiday Inn Airport
Industrial Park Tianjin - RMB298net. *Valid: from opening date
to end of Feb 28, 2007. *Including breakfast up to 2 persons
and internet access *Rates subject to availability.
Flowing "Forbidden City in Yalong Bay" - Magic
Christmas at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room only for RMB 1388 and up. Let's
take an unforgettable journey into the magical spirit of Christmas!
We offer you a Grand Party with: Sumptuous Christmas Gala Dinner
Buffet, flow of house wine and beer, orange juice and soft drinks
| Great Chinese traditional entertainment shows | Amazing lucky
draw Prize. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717.
Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88
40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Kempinski
Resort & Spa is Opening in January 2007
The Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya is nestled on
a soft white sandy beach located on the most southern tip of
China. Spanning 51.6 hectares of lush tropical greenery and
palm trees, the resort is a perfect getaway from the bustling
city life. Spectacular views of the sea are yours to relish
in the comfort of your own room with private balcony and tub
to relax. Indulge in a wide range of spa and wellness facilities
or a game of golf nearby. Here, you can choose to relax and
do nothing or simply everything... For Sales, Marketing &
Catering enquiries: sales.sanya@kempinski.com;
For Rooms Reservation Enquiries: reservation.sanya@kempinski.com.
Internet: www.kempinski-sanya.com
 The
Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen is Now Open
390 guest rooms and suites that exude refined luxury. Innovative
dining and entertainment options. Chic Wellness Center. Comprehensive
meeting and banquet facilities. Impeccable personal service.
For information and reservations please call (86755) 8888 8888
Fax: (86755) 8612 3999; Email: reservations.shenzhen@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-shenzhen.com
 Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa Charity Concert on Beach
Live performance by pianist Mr. Kong Xiang-Dong and
musician Mr. Li Quan. 26 December, 2006; 8:30pm - 10:00pm. Hilton
Beach, Yalong Bay, Sanya. RMB200 admission for charity; free
admission for Hilton in-house guests. For more information,
please call +86 898 8858 8888 for Reservation Department.
 Special
Room Rate of City Inn
The City Inn, a brand of budget hotels under the OCT
International Hotel Management Co., Ltd, features naturalness,
comfort, simplicity and contemporary design as well as speedy
and amiable services. Try our new City Inn Qinghui Shunde for
only RMB178. Or enjoy our special rate of RMB200/room night
for standard room in City Inn ZhuZiLin, City Inn Exhibition
Center. Dial our Central Reservation Office 400 830 9996, 400
630 9996 to make reservation or email reservations@octhotels.com
or visit www.cityinn.com.cn.
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package
RMB 1688.00 per night for Executive Room + Airport
Transfer. Valid on Fri/Sat/Sun from Sept 1 until February 28,
2007. Additional RMB300 for Mon-Thu. All rates are subject to
15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For more details
regarding this package, pls click
here. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 /
5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Weekend
Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night. Make yourself
at home during your weekends and stay with us for your Fridays
and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very
special rate, plus receive a host of additional benefits and
discounts. Benefits: Late check-out till 4:00 pm at no charge
- Breakfast at additional RMB227.70 per person. This offer is
valid from now till 31 December 2006. For reservations (8621)
6882 8888, fax (8621) 6882 0160 or reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge.
 Autumn,
Winter Promotion at The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business hotel will offer
60% discount for all suites (RMB 920 + 15%) from October 18,
2006 until February 28, 2007. All suites are 48sq meters and
above, complete with extra large bath and rainforest showers,
42 inch plasma television, complimentary broadband internet,
"intelligent" air conditioning and double-glazed windows
for perfect peace and quite amid the bustling city are just
some of the features to compliment your stay. For room bookings,
please visit the website www.landmarkshenzhen.com
or call reservations department at (0755) 8219 0033.
"Winter Rhythm" Special Rate at Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing
Would you believe that you spend only RMB 418 to stay
in a 5-star fine art hotel for one night? But it is true at
the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing for a limited time. From
November 15th, 06 to February 28th, 07, you could enjoy our
special rate for a Standard Room at RMB 418. The package includes
one night stay in a Standard Room of Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing and one breakfast for one person at Garden Cafe. The
rate is subject to 15% service charge and availability. Book
now, please dial (8610) 5858 5691.
 The
Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various restaurants,
Bars, international schools, and supermarkets within walking
distance | Spacious apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with
apartment features and facilities | 24 hours reception and security
with daily housekeeping service | The only 'LEED NC SILVER'
certificate winner in China issued by U.S green building council
| Flexible leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou, Shenzhen; Email:
Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
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Sea Christmas at Central Garden Hotel on December 24, 2006
The Beijing Aquarium and Central Garden Hotel present
"Carnival on Water, Celebrate Christmas"! The Christmas
and holiday season is upon us and you can now spend an unforgettable
night with your family and friends! The event highlights Central
Garden Hotel's four-star dining experience, live band, Christmas
choir, wonderful sea animal performance, exotic dances and surprising
prizes. It will be an unforgettable event! Time: 18:00-22:30.
Adult Ticket: RMB888 per person. Student Ticket: RMB588 (above
1.4 meter). For more info or reservations, please contact (8610)
5156 8888 ext.191/158 and (8610) 5152 7828.
 Christmas
& New Year's Buffet
The specially designed buffet includes the best cuisine with menus
featuring highlights of festival specialties from all over the
world. Evergreen Cafe also invited foreign bands to perform "Live
Christmas Carols" during the evening time. We are giving
away fantastic discounts and free amenities at specified buffet
time. Come over and check it out. Duration: December 1st - 29th
(except 24th), 2006. Time: Lunch: 12:00 noon - 14:00 pm; Dinner:
18:00 pm - 21:00 pm. Price: RMB 138 plus 15 percent service charge.
Venue: Evergreen Cafe of L3, Central Plaza, Landmark Towers. Tel:
(8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5255.
 Enjoy
Christmas Eve at the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
*Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A
Gala Christmas buffet, presented by our talented chefs, with traditional
Christmas dishes cooked right before your eyes. RMB 588 net per
person (Children from 4 to 12 years, 50% discount) *Christmas
Eve Dinner, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. RMB 688 net per person (Children
from 4 to 12 years, 50% discount) *Christmas Eve Dinner, 6:00
pm to 10:00 pm. RMB 888 net per person (Children from 4 to 12
years, 50% discount). Ticket hotline: (8610) 5858 5588 ext 8430;
mailto:christmas@presidentialplaza.com
 Christmas
Eve Gala Dinner on December 24 at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
If what you are looking for this Christmas is to simply have a
wonderful time, then you have found the perfect place here at
Holiday Inn Lido Beijing. You will receive a door gift and children
will enjoy a visit from Santa Claus with a gift for every child.
Furthermore, there are also lots of lucky draw prizes including
laptop, Ipod mp3 and many more for you to win. Adult: RMB1388
and RMB1288 including wine, beer and soft drinks; Child: RMB700
- 4-12 years old. Grand Ballroom. Tel: (8610) 6437 6688.
Christmas
Eve Dinner at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Jade Grand Ballroom
A scrumptious buffet of festive favourites with a complete entertainment
programme including magic shows, toys, music by our resident band,
and of course Santa Claus. Plus plenty of party novelties and
a lucky draw with wonderful prizes. The evening will begin at
6:00 and at 6:30 pm, our entertainment program will kick in. Tickets
are available at Rmb1788 net and Rmb2188 net per person including
free flow of Kempinski sparkling wine, local beer and wine, soft
drinks and door gift. For further information and table reservations,
please call our reservation hotline at (8610) 6465 3388 extension
4075, or visit our festive Christmas Gingerbread House in the
lobby.
 Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing Presents a Jolly, BOLLY Christmas
Party
A twink of Bollywood this Christmas Eve! An explosive
and exhilarating Christmas Eve party is guaranteed this Christmas
eve at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing. *Crowne Ballroom
- 24 December, 2006, 18:00-23:30. Bollywood Christmas Eve Gala
Dinner. CNY 1888 net per person; CNY 1688 net per person. Lucky
Draws. *Cafe Asia - 24 December, 2005, 18:00-23:30. Christmas
Eve Buffet Dinner. CNY 1088 net per person; CNY 888 net per person.
Lucky Draws. *Brazilian Churrascos - 24 December, 2005, 18:00-23:30.
Swinging Samba Churrascos BBQ Dinner. CNY 468 net per person.
For further enquires, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 Ext. 7126.
 Christmas
Party with Godfather
The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing is "Making you an offer
you can't refuse" for this action packed evening. Section
A - CNY2,388+,Section B - CNY1,988+,Prices include food, a glass
of gluhwein, house wine, coffee or tea. Please call 6590 5566
ext. 2132 for tickets and more information. www.sheraton.com/beijing
 Magical
Christmas @ Crowne Plaza Bejing
Gala Dinner Tickets: from RMB 888 to 1588. Let yourself,
your family and friends take an unforgettable journey into the
magical spririt of Christmas! We offer you a Grand Party with:
Sumptuous Christmas Gala Dinner Buffet: Savor roast suckling pig,
roast turkey, prime rib and shark's fin soup or indulge yourself
in our fresh seafood selections including baby lobster, sashimi
and prawns | Free flow of house wine and beer, orange juice and
soft drinks | Great entertainment shows | Amazing lucky draw Prize.
10% discount offered for the booking before December 10th 2006.
Buy 10 tickets and get 1 more free! For tickets and information
call: (8610) 5911 9488.
 Christmas
at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
*Christmas Eve (Sunday, 24thDecember 2006) - The First
Lounge Bar: Enjoy the season's winter treats that include gluhwein,
mince pies, Christmas chocolates and wines. Time: 10:00am on Christmas
Eve to 01:00am of Christmas day. Christmas Eve Buffet at bloo
dining - Time: December 24th, 2006 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm; Price:
RMB488 per adult; RMB228 per child. *Christmas Day (Monday, 25th
December 2006) - Christmas Brunch with Santa at bloo dining. Time:
11:00am to 2:30pm; Price: RMB108 per person. For reservations
or further information, please call: (8610) 8522 1999- 5332/3621/3607.
All prices are subject to 15% service charge.
 Christmas
Party is Blinking in the Chang Fu Gong Hotel!
"Trip to North Europe" is the theme of our
Christmas party this year. The banquet hall will be fully decorated
with the North Europe landscape and Finnish wooden church and
the special cooked Christmas dinner buffet will be served in Chinese,
Japanese and Western style. The lucky lottery will bring you more
enjoyment and more fortune of next year. VIP seat: RMB 1,688 per
person (delicate appetizer is offered); Ordinary seat: RMB 1,288
per person; Children seat: RMB 788 per child (only for children
below 1.3m in height). Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555.
 A
Jewel Christmas Fantasy at Raffles Beijing Hotel on 24 December
from 6:30PM
Celebrate this Christmas Eve with your family and friends
at our Jewel Ballroom and win some attractive grand prizes while
enjoying live entertainment in the glamorous setting with irresistible
import seafood like... French Oysters, New Zealand Abalone, Poached
Lobster, Langouste, Live Crabs, Beluga Caviar on Blinis and many
more.. with free flow of wines, beer and soft drinks at RMB1,888
net per person only. For reservations, please call (8610) 8500
4225.
 Enjoy
a Great Christmas at Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing
Capture the spirit of Christmas and indulge in our extensive
festive dinner in Atrium Cafe, Sports City Cafe and Sampan Seafood
Restaurant with family and friends. It is a time of goodwill,
generosity and extravagance and what better way to celebrate than
indulging in our festive gift options at our Gingerbread House.
For reservation and more details, please call (8610) 6515 8855.
 Finding
Santa
Sunday, 24th December 2006, Christmas Eve from 6pm onwards,
let's explores a different way of Christmas Celebration at Swissôtel
Beijing Grand Ballroom. We present creative modern cuisine served
in a fancy way, feel like being in space. Moreover, all guests
participate in our lucky draw. Finding Santa... on a stop over
from his space journey. Price: RMB 1588.00 net per person. For
reservations or detailed information: (8610) 6553 2288 - 1588,
cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com
 Christmas
Eve - December, 24th 2006
A silver winter, Sounds of nature, Santa Claus from
the heaven, A unique Christmas Eve is coming for you... Time:
18:00-23:00; Tel: (8610) 5813 9988. Website: http://www.hotelorientalbay.com
An
Eastern Christmas Eve
Join China's premier women's lifestyle site, www.singlelady.cn,
for an elegant Christmas Eve celebration. Enjoy award-winning
Mongolian music and performances, fine food and wine, activities,
and prizes. Relax and while away the final hours before the holiday
in a warm setting and unique company. Participation is limited,
please register online to guarantee your space and for discounted
tickets. Time: December 24, 2006; 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Where: Beijing
Yuanchao Restaurant, 8 Dongfangguan Hutong, Di'anmen West Street,
Xicheng District, Restaurant phone: (8610) 6615 7481. Online registration:
http://www.singlelady.cn.
For registration and information: (8610) 8256 2119. Fee: At the
door, 398 rmb/person (food included). For groups of 10 or more
pre-registered members of www.singlelady.cn,
paid in advance: 230 rmb/person (food included). For groups of
10 or more pre-registered, paid on site: 260 rmb/person (food
included). Individuals, pre-registered and paid in advance: 260
rmb/person (food included). Individuals, pre-registered, paid
at the door: 280 rmb/person (food included). Dress Code: Smart,
elegant, unique
Rumi
Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel.
Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac,
a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here
focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg
kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron
and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus,
tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate
little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am
- 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang
District TEL (8610) 8454 3838
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
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 Lufthansa
Winter Special - Exciting Offers to Europe @ CNY4,680!
Lufthansa's Winter Special lets you fulfill your dream
holiday, with a wide selection of European cities for a truly
European winter experience! From 7 November until end of December
2006, you can book an Economy Class roundtrip ticket from Beijing
or Shanghai to selected destinations in Europe traveling before
31 March 2007, for a special price of CNY 4,680*. Each week
six different European destinations are offered, allowing you
to explore individual cities on the continent at a very special
fare. Visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
to book online now! Offer is subject to availability. Other
restrictions apply.
 Kingdom
Travel Service - Provide you Perfect Holidays!
Autumn Super valued Thailand Packages with THAI Royal
Orchid Holidays - 4Days 3Nights Bangkok RMB3,600 p.p, Chiang
Mai RMB3,960p.p, Krabi RMB4,460 p.p, Phuket RMB4,600p.p. Variety
of Packages over Christmas & New Year Holidays to Australia,
New Zealand, Malaysia, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia ...etc. cross
any budget from economical to luxurious. Check out these special
offers from Kingdom Travel ASAP call (5870 3388), Fax (5870
0383) or mail to fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn.
Welcome to visit our website: www.kingdomtravel.com.cn
 Buy
your ticket today and get a Christmas gift!
The ski season is fast approaching! If you're already
planning a trip to Whistler, Lake Louise or Toronto, purchase
your Air Canada ticket to save more. Starting December 4, 2006,
enjoy our Beijing/Shanghai to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton,
Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal special offers, and receive an
Air Canada Christmas gift when you purchase your ticket at Air
Canada Beijing office. Hurry and book today! For more information,
please contact Air Canada Beijing/Shanghai office or visit www.aircanada.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
 Do
you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
Hot
Springs in Beijing!
Wen Du Shui Cheng is a top leisure oriented resort
that combines conference, hot spring health preservation and
on-water entertainment. The health preservation area here is
very unique in that it makes you feel like you are relaxing
in a tropical forest. The resort features Dai minority style
decoration. RMB198 per person for hotspring health preservation.
RMB168 per person for Water Space fun. RMB298 package price
includes both items. Discount available right now, for details
call (8610) 8178 8888
Special
Airfare from Beijing Baisheng Aviation Service Company
Beijing Baisheng Aviation Service Company is a professional
dealer of domestic and international air tickets, special air
tickets and student international air tickets. Online reservation
is available. Special offers for December include: RMB2666 for
flying from Shanghai to New York, RMB8200 for roundtrip from
Beijing to St. Paul, RMB5200 for round trip from Beijing to
Madrid, RMB5100 round trip from Beijing to New York. For more
quotes, please contact (8610) 6566 2812.
Go
For A Tropical Christmas In Singapore
The long awaited Christmas is here! Want to have an
extraordinary Christmas this year? Come to Singapore. From now
until January 2, 2007, Singapore's "Christmas in the Tropics
Light-Up" will show you a beautiful Lion City. Apart from
the beautiful night scenery, you can also join the cheerful
Christmas atmosphere by taking the free HiPPO Bus touring around
the city. Plus, 18 international renowned luxury brands are
offering their Christmas package to tourists. Contact your favored
travel agency for details.
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Education |
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 Rmb1000/40hours,
Promotion afternoon beginner class start on 20th Dec. 2006
The Frontiers School provide both group and private
class; Over 25 teachers with an average of 6 years teaching
experience to foreigners; Courses for beginners to intermediate
and advanced levels, HSK, business and class based on interests;
For more information please feel free to call at 010-6413 1547/48
or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
 Learn
Chinese Language and Culture!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center, as the
earliest government designated training organization, has acquired
ISO9001 Certification, and offers customized group or individual
Mandarin classes of different levels. We are an authorized HSK
Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers, training you
on Business Chinese, offering Seminars and courses on traditional
Chinese cultural subjects: Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and
etc. Teacher positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
Find
Educational Resources in China!
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Health &
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Si
Yu Ming Jia Fitness Center
We are a large star-grade female fitness and beauty
center in Beijing featuring first class facilities and the most
professtional service. Our goal is to make girls attractive
both internally and externally. Featured service: relaxation
and pressure reduction. Average price: RMB50-100 per person
per time. 10% off for new clients. Add: 2F, Shandi Information
Plaza, 28, Shandi Xinxi Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8278
3152
Mandara
Spa
Without a remarkable sign, Mandara Spa is secluded
in the Palm Springs International Apartments but it can be easily
found out by tracing the fragrance of lavender inside. Here
you can enjoy various SPAs including the Japanese, Thai, Hawaii,
Sweden and Bali styles. Facial care and other personal care
are also available. Ideal for men. Average price: RMB500 per
hour. Reservation required. Add: B1, Palm Springs International
Apartment, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 65398888 ext.
8080
Women's
Beauty Salon (Scitech)
A professional women's skin care center that combines
beauty with fitness. Comfortable surroundings, advanced equipment,
cozy and privacy space for girls to fully relax themselves and
enjoy the beauty process. One-day ahead reservation required.
Add: 4-202, 24 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District. TEL
(8610) 6515 9926
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Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office,
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DMS-Movers is one of the largest companies of its
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search, city orientation, property management and car rental.
We are also now one of the most reliable moving companies in
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or call (8610) 8581 7197.
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Lei Home Moving Service
Jing Lei is one of the most famous home moving and
transporting companies in Beijing that offers professional home
moving, office relocation, and short and long distance goods
delivery. The company has enjoyed a good reputation among both
individual and business clients for the high quality service
provided. For more information or reservation please call (8610)
6358 7219.
Beijing
Brother House-moving Service
Set up in 1993, we have had 15 branches all over Beijing,
including Brother HuaXia logistics subsidiary, match-dispatching
center and second-hand market of house with 120 trunks and open
wagons, and 600 rich-experienced staff. We have established
a system of complete information technology, a network of management
and control through ISO9000. We provide professional moving-house
and constructive logistics solution, carrying out the best short
line of transportation, more economical storage, optimum match-dispatching
goods and more through our dedicated staff. Beginning price:
RMB180/vehicle for businesses; Beginning price RMB160/cart for
individuals. TEL (8610) 8173 3388
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Looking for a female to live in for free and to give
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with full furniture. 2. Located in the east of Beijing, about
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Language Teacher Developer Wanted for Democratic People's Republic
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Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy
Beijing is looking for a suitably qualified ELT professional to
work on a FCO-funded English Language Teaching Project in North
Korea for approximately six months from 1 February 2007. The successful
candidate will deliver quality English teaching and teacher training
to students and teaches of Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies
(PUFS) and the school attached to the university in Pyongyang.
Please note: candidates must be British passport holders and,
owing to local restrictions, this post is suitable only for an
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Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking a Production Engineer with excellent
English and extensive experience in managing the operations of
sound and lighting systems of such as theatrical performances,
discos, outdoor fairs and sporting events. Please email application
to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at hr@wab.edu
or call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
International
School Teaching Jobs
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing has many teaching openings commencing July 2007.
Please email application to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at
hr@wab.edu or call Tel: +8610
8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
Job
Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing is seeking qualified
candidates to apply for its Middle School Humanities Teacher position
(employment period : January 8, 2007 to June 8, 2007). Please
visit our website www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html
for more details.
China-Australia
Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Beijing) Seeks New General Manager
Responsibilities & qualifications: Busy Beijing-based
role managing office of at least five employee | Experience with
running membership organizations, event management, marketing
& PR desirable | Must have strong knowledge of China and of
business | Australian candidate preferred with tertiary degree
in related field | Mandarin language an advantage | Reports directly
to the board | Enthusiasm and energy a must! Visit the AustCham
Beijing website www.austcham.org
for full details. Position closes 31 Dec 2006.
Operations
Manager Wanted at Chinese Culture Club
Responsibilities: Bearing overall responsibility for
the Operations Department, which organises all group activities
provided by the CCC. | Supervising a staff of about 5 people and
ensuring smooth operations. | Giving staff training and guidance
on effective working methods, customer communications and service.
| Assessing staff performance and monitoring the quality of part-time
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relationships and handling complaints. Both Chinese and foreign
nationals considered. Negotiable based on experience and background.
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We provide high quality car rental service to businesses
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RMB1700 per day for Kinglong Bus; RMB1000 per day for Audi A6.
RMB680 special price for Buick GL8. Add: Minzugong South Street,
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Red
Phoenix Clothing Work Shop
The 33-year old fashion designer Gu Lin names her own
store as Red Phoenix in which she boldly interpretes red and purple,
the two traditional colors of China. The store is uniquely decorated
and filled up with various stlyish Chinese dresses although it
is just a dozen square meters big. Tailor made Chinese style full
dress and personalized dresses. Open 9am-6pm Monday through Saturday.
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4th China International Room Surface And Water-proof Building
Material Exhibition
December 11-14, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Beijing International
Network Security & Technology Exhibitioin 2006
December 11-13, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 1st Beijing
International Culture Creation Industry Exposition
December 11-14, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
China Beijing
Winter Real Estate Trading Fair 2006
December 14-17, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
2006 Job Fair
December 16-17, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 9th China
Beijing International Furniture And Wood Machinery Exhibition
December 17-20, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Digital Lifestyle
International Exposition 2006
December 9-11, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
Nature And
Transfiguration Art
Through December 21, 1F, Beijing Gehua Plaza, Xiaojieqiao, North
Second Ring Road, Dongcheng District.
Unearthed
Relic Of Hubei Province
150 pieces of cultural relic which were unearthed from Hubei Province
are brought to show in Beijing.
Through December 21, China National Museum TEL (8610) 6513 8095
Three Artists'
Exhibition
Works of artist Zhu Wei, Xu Lei and Peng Wei are on the show.
November 18 through December 28, China Art Seasons TEL (8610)
6431 1900
Joint Art
Exhibition
From China, Chinese artists in residence at the Red Gate Gallery.
They are Deng Yifu, Hu Shengping, Liang Yue, Sun Guojuan, Wang
Qiang, Zhou Jun.
December 16-31, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6525 1005
Paintings,
Installations And Photographs Exhibition
Featuring artist Ming De, Yang Qing, Yang Deqing, Chen Mu, Pian
Shan and Gu Chunlei.
November 25 through December 30, Art Channel TEL (8610) 6433 5080
Painting and
Handwork
Artists Fang Tianyuan, Hu Shengping, Jiu Haoming, Liu Bin, Qiang,
Wu Jian'an, Wei Da, Xi Danni brings their painting and handwork
to PIFO New Art Studio.
November 18 through December 30, C-18, PIFO New Art Studio, Beijing
International Art camp, Suo Jiacun, Cui Gezhuang TEL (8610) 6437
1792
Pottery and
Porcelain Exhibition
Mr. Wang Longfu, a craftwork master in China who is born of a
pottery and porcelain family shows over 100 pieces of exquisite
works of his and his children.
November 10 - December 31, Dongfang Haoyou Jingdezhen Porcelain
City TEL (8610) 6559 9780
Pink Man Series
Thai artist Manit Sriwanichpoom bringshis Pink Man Series to Beijing.
November 11 - December 26, Highland Gallery TEL (8610) 6437 7177
Transparancy
French-Israeli artist Fortunee Noel brings her works to Beijing.
October 20 - December 20, Imagine Gallery TEL (8610) 6438 5747
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 Theater & Performances |
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| Film:
Amelie from Montmartre
Bursting with imagination and having seen her share of tragedy
and fantasy, Amelie is not like the other girls. When she grows
up she becomes a waitress in a Montmartre bar run by a former
dancer. Amelie enjoys simple pleasures until she discovers that
her goal in life is to help others. To that end, she invents all
sorts of tricks that allow her to intervene incognito into other
people's lives. RMB20/RMB10 for students.
6pm, December 11. French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Modern Dance: Painting
Soul - Dance
Tickets range from RMB80-980.
7:30pm, December 12-13. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Drama: Thunderstorm
One of Cao Yu's finest works is moved on to the stage. In Chinese
dialogue. RMB40-380.
7:30pm, December 9-13. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0123
Drama: My Wild Teacher
and I
This drama tells the story of how a seemingly abnormal teacher
tames his disobedient students. Tickets selling for RMB50-300.
7:30pm, December 14-16. TNT Theatre inside Chaoyang The 9th Theatre.
TEL (8610) 8599 6011
Symphony Concert
This is the second series of the music season of China Philharmonic
Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, December 15. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Tsai Chin
Popular Taiwanese singer Tsai Chin brings her classic songs to
Beijing fans. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 16. The Great Hall of the People. TEL (8610)
6605 6847
Dance Opera: Hunting
for Nora
Co-produced by A Theatre Ibsen and Beijing Modern Dance Company,
this opera features a modern dance vision of Ibsen's famous play
A Doll's House whose main character is called Nora. Tickets selling
for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, December 14-15. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6255 8026
Film: The Jimmy Hat
(Xie Jie Kou)
Bringing to life the 1980s Beijing in the area around Xin Jie
Kou (the films Chinese name), the fun begins with a raid on illegal
venders by Beijing police. Directed by singer Xue Cun who is best
known for the song "The Northeasterners are All Living Lei
Fengs". In Chinese with English subtitles.
8pm, December 15-16. Cherrylane Movies, for details call 135 0125
1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Russian Royal Ballet
Troupe
Founded in 1994, the Russian Royal Ballet is headed by Gademinas
Taranda, one of the foremost ballet dancers of the world. They
will be playing Swan Lake in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB80-800.
7:30pm, December 15-16. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610)
6835 4455
NEWSBOYS
Since coming to the U.S. from tiny Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia,
the band has been nominated for Grammy and Dove awards and become
top draws at a host of Christian music festivals, and -oh yeah-
sold a heckuva lot of records along the way. Tickets selling for
RMB100-300.
7:30pm, December 16. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Brahms Symphony &
Concerto
Tickets range from RMB50 to RMB180.
7:30pm, December 17. Concert Hall of Central Conservatory of Music
TEL (8610) 6641 4759
Comedy: There Are Pyramids
All Over The City (Man Cheng Jin Shi Jin Zi Ta)
This love story based comedy, which bears a similar name with
Zhang Yimou's latest flick "Curse Of The Golden Flower"
in Chinese, is performed to celebrate the coming of the new year.
Tickets range from RMB60 to RMb280.
7:30pm, December 6 - January 7, 2007. People's Art Experimental
Theatre TEL 98610) 6525 0996
Comedy: There Are Pyramids
All Over The City (Man Cheng Jin Shi Jin Zi Ta)
This love story based comedy, which bears a similar name with
Zhang Yimou's latest flick "Curse Of The Golden Flower"
in Chinese, is performed to celebrate the coming of the new year.
Tickets range from RMB60 to RMb280.
7:30pm, December 6 - January 7, 2007. People's Art Experimental
Theatre TEL 98610) 6525 0996
New Film: Curse of
the Golden Flower
Zhang Yimou's latest flick. The plot concerns the volatile balance
of power between the King (Chow Yun Fat) and the Queen (Gong Li)
and his three sons, which entails betrayal, deceit and passion,
pitting the King against Queen and father against sons. The film
will be have its global debut on December 14. All cinemas across
town.
Capital Cinema TEL (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema TEL (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema TEL (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema TEL (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema TEL (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema TEL (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema TEL (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema TEL (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema TEL (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema TEL (8610) 6404 2159 |
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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
 Deep
Dish
Grammy award winning DJ duo Deep Dish are two of the
most well-known and respected artists / producers in electronic
dance music today. Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi,
the Washington, DC-based DJs known collectively as Deep Dish,
first rose to prominence following the 1998 release of their groundbreaking
debut album, Junk Science. Since then, the two have spent the
bulk of their time trotting around the globe at the request of
the world's most famous clubs.
Recently they have been honored as Rolling Stone magazine's #2
pick for the year's "Best Dance/DJ Artist". 8pm-2am,
December 13. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
 DJ
Jazzie B-Soul II Soul
Led by producer/vocalist/songwriter Jazzie B., Soul II Soul were
one of the most innovative dance/R&B outfits of the late '80s,
creating a seductive, deep R&B that borrowed from Philly soul,
disco, reggae, and '80s hip-hop. The group had a residency at
the Africa Centre in London's Covent Garden, which led to a record
contract with 10, a subsidiary of Virgin. 8pm-2am, December 15.
Babyface TEL (8610) 6551 9081
 Jonathan
Lisle
Jonathan Lisle is a British DJ. He is most well known for his
compilation OS_0.2 from Bedrock Records, which featured tracks
from artists such as Habersham, Relisys, and Young American Primitive.
8pm-2am, December 15. Club Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288
 Above
& Beyond
Above & Beyond are DJ/producers Jono Grant, Tony McGuiness
and Paavo Siljamaki. Making music collectively and individually
under monikers including Oceanlab, Tranquillity Base, Nitromethane,
POS, Aalto, Dirt Devils and Free State. 8pm-2am, December 14.
Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
For details
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
 Global
Breaks Giant Ali B
Ali B (real name Alistair Bennett) is a Fabric resident for the
London club. He also knows how to throw a successful party. Ali's
latest production, the mighty 'Beats On A String' with Jungle
Brothers, has fired up the record boxes of Krafty Kuts, Norman
Jay, and many more and was A-listed at BBC 6. The track is further
evidence that Ali is a musical force to be reckoned with, and
winning him new fans at every listen. 8pm-2am, December 15. Club
Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
 Darren
Emerson
A former backbone fingure of Underworld, Emerson has also emerged
as a much sought-after remix talent, with remixes for such diverse
acts as The Chemical Brothers, and Bjork and so on. He parted
ways with Underworld in 2000 to concentrate on his solo career
as a DJ, but he never lets his music steps stop. 8pm-2am, December
16. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
For details
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|  Sun.
Dec. 17 - Beijing Day Trips 1st Trip to the Snow!
Beijing Day Trips is dedicated to bringing you a fun-filled winter
with weekly daytrips to various ski resorts around Beijing. On
Sunday, December 17 we open the season with our first trip. RMB
350 per person only for the entire day incl. apres-ski! More info
and reservations via http://www.beijingdaytrips.com/snow
Monday,
December 11, 2006
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Latin Meets HipHop
With famous guest DJ's. Free entrance.
Latinos. Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Football Night
It's football, beer, bar, food and more.
7:30pm. Brown's Pub TEL (8610) 6591 2717
New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday,
December 12, 2006
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Folk Night
A night of folk and guitars with Xiao He, Zhou Yunpeng, Dong Zi
and Song Xiaodong.
9pm. Nameless Highland TEL (8610) 6489 1613
United School Salsa
Party
With New York DJ Mambo Jack, free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free
entrance.
Latinos Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
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,
December 13, 2006
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INN Breakfast
Join the International Newcomers Network for a big German style
breakfast.
10am. Shindlers Anlegestelle TEL (8610) 6463 1108
Live Dance Performances
Beginner free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free entrance.
Latinos. Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
DJ Chozie's Birthday
Party
DJ Chozie holds his birthday party at his stronghold Suzie Wong's.
Free.
9pm. For details call (8610) 6593 6049
Book Club: "The
True Story of Ah Q"
Come chat and learn about Lu Xun's novel "The True Story
of Ah Q."
10:30am-12pm. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Ladies Night
featuring hip hop all night. Free entry for girls. 50% off for
four ladies coming along.
Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
Thursday,
December 14, 2007
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Dance Opera: Hunting for Nora
7:30pm, today and tomorrow. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6255 8026
All You Can Drink For
RMB100!
8pm till midnight: All-you-can-drink for RMB100 only! (local beer
and wine, selected mix-drinks, cocktails and shooters). Also have
Bachata Night, free beginner's dance class at 8pm.
Latinos. Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Friday,
December 15, 2006
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Symphony Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Film: The Jimmy Hat
(Xie Jie Kou)
8pm, today and tomorrow. Cherrylane Movies, for details call 135
0125 1303.
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Saturday, December 16, 2006
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Kids Dance Classes
A variety of dance classes for children aged 5-7 organized all
day round on Saturday.
11am. Golden Dance Academy TEL (8610) 6708 9567
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409
The Great Canadian
Christmas Party
This family-themed event comes with all the traditions including
a delicious turkey dinner, lucky draws and Christmas Caroling.
RMB380/adults, RMB150/kids under 10
6pm. The Hilton Beijing Hotel TEL (8610) 8526 1820 ext 37
Red Themed Party0
Featuring MC Touthman. RMB80 includes unlimited drinking.
8pm-2am. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
Sunday, December 17, 2006
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Brahms Symphony & Concerto
Tickets range from RMB50 to RMB180.
7:30pm. Concert Hall of Central Conservatory of Music TEL (8610)
6641 4759
Sunday Lunch Buffet
Come to taste Germany's No. 1 restaurant for steaks.
11:30am. Block House. For more info call (8610) 6561 6166 |
 Upcoming Events |
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|  Beijing
Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol
Remember the tradition....or experience the magic for
the first time. Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts teach cantakerous
ol' Ebenezer Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas. Performed
in English with Chinese subtitles. Please email performance@beijingplayhouse.com
or
visit www.beijingplayhouse.com
Freixenet
Christmas Party
Celebrate Christmas with ASC Fine Wines and enjoy Freixenet, one
of the world's most prestigious sparkling wines from Spain. All
this is accompanied by live Latin beats. 9pm, December 22. Latinos.
TEL (8610) 6418 1598
Christmas Eve Services
At 9:30am begins spiritual readings and oration in English and
Mandarin. Also going on at 9:30am is a Christmas sing-along. Later
at 11:30am there will be an English-only Christmas service. All
events and services take place in the 21st Century Theater. December
24. For details call (8610) 8454 3468
Electronic Extravaganza
Of 2006
The last but can't missed electronic extravaganza of the year
brought by two big shot DJs Nick Warren and Jan Carbon. As a member
of Way Out West, Nick Warren has become one of the top DJs in
the world. Jan Carbon is goods at top house Music and he has been
touring around the world where he have received wide applaud.
8pm-2am, December 29. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
DJ Portia Surreal
DJ Portia Surreal, is up and coming as a New York DJ and "glowing
disco ball vixen". She's appeared with some of the DJ world's
headline acts, including Sandra Collins and Tiesto. She mixes
it up with an emphasis on dark house and break beat cuts. 8pm-2am,
December 29. Nice Club TEL (8610) 6583 1818
New Year Punk Carnival
Nameless Highland's New Year Party featuring Skinhead, Joyside
Classic Rock, Queen Sea Big Shark, Crossover/Hardcore, Demerit
Street Funk, Old School Punk and Caffein and more. 9pm-3am. Nameless
Highland TEL (8610) 6489 1613
YEN New Year Countdown
Party
Produced by o2 culture. Featuring DJs: Mickey Zhang, Dio, Yang
Bing, Usami, Patrick Yu, Wordy,
MC Raph, VJ: HBH. RMB60 presale, RMB100 at door. 9pm. December
31. 706 Factory TEL (8610) 5130 5528 |
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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
Annual
Charity Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Start the holiday with our traditional charity Christmas tree
lighting ceremony. Enjoy Christmas choirs from International School
Beijing beginning at 18:00 and at approximately 18:30, the switch
will be flipped and Holiday Inn Lido Beijing's Holiday Tree
will be illuminated. Sunday, November 26 in the Hotel Lobby.
ClubFootball
Winter Indoor Soccer Coaching Programmes
Sign up in now for ClubFootball's winter indoor soccer
coaching programmes. Courses begin in January, are open to kids
aged 4 to 18, and will run in the Shunyi, Sanlitun, Chaoyang Park
and Guo Mao areas. All classes are taught by ClubFootball's full-time
FA and UEFA qualified coaches, and teach football skills in a
fun environment. For full details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.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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