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• Macau Tourism Delegation Visits Beijing For Travel Talks
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• Datang Mobile's GM Resigns
• Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen Plans January Opening
• Coca-Cola Becomes Global Partner For World Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Christmas Carnival Party
The annual Christmas party unveils at Vics. The same venue, but with a different Christmas feeling. The party will feature hot dancers and passionate DJs and a varied theme every day from December 21-24. A set of complimentary Vodka for those who make reservations for December 21-24. 9pm-4am, December 21. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank You For Your Love & Support! Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Party Ticket: RMB150. (Include one standard drink + lucky draw); Dec 31 - New Years Eve Party Ticket: RMB200. (Include one standard drink + lucky draw). December 24/31, Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Cool DJ Agency Present TV Rock
TU Rock, consisted of two famous DJ/Producers of Grant Smillie and Ivan Gough, is a dual music award winner of Aria, a hot single piece "flaunt it", and a record breaker in sales for five consecutive years. On December 29, TV Rock will rock Angel Club. 9pm-3am, December 29. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com

Happy Christmas Eve At Super Bar Street
Super Bar Street will offer Santa Claus gifts on Christmas Eve when all the bars and restaurants on the street will organize their own unique Christmas party, making a whole street a special Christmas Town for you. Come to expect the wonderful parties, lucky draws and great deal offers and enjoy PILIPILI's African themed buffet diner and African band performance. 6pm, December 24. Super Bar Street TEL (8610) 8448 8569

Dan Tait Asian Tour
Dan Tait is a Pioneer DVJ artist, product developer and tester, DJ for G-Club, producer and resident at SpeedQueen. His dedication to House music, ability to read a crowd and then tease them into submission, and his pure optimism attitude have all been central to the attention and respect he has attracted from the diverse range of clubs, DJs, producers and promoters that he has worked with. Come to meet him on December 29 at Babi Club. 9:30pm till late. Babi Club TEL (8610) 6551 3338

For details about above events, please visit www.98street.com

Rockaholic Night @ Alfa
Want a perfect dancing night? Now, every second Saturday, Alfa brings you all the best Rock and Electro music, from 60's to the newest Indie and Electro Rock spun by DJ BB & DJ Marco. Vodka Cocktails buy 1 get 1 free before midnight. Free entry. 10pm on wards, December 1, 15 and 29. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Brazilian Churrascos
*Lobster Combo - Chef Beto presents a dazzling combination of baked, grilled and glazed lobster with his own unique samba touch! Add RMB98+15% to the Buffet Dinner Price. Available during dinner in December. *Hot Chili Chocolate & Coconut Ice - Exotic chili chocolate ice cream with coconut sorbet, grilled pineapple and hot fudge sauce. RMB38 + 15%. Available during lunch or dinner in December. *Batidas Cocktails - Heavenly mixes of tropical fruit juice and cachaca - the potent sugarcane liquor from Brazil. RMB68 + 15%. December 1-31. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6178.

Set Menu at Ristorante Bologna
The newly renovated Ristorante Bologna on the top floor of the Capital Hotel will present you with 2 sets of New Year Menu at RMB238&268net. While savoring a fine selection of authentic Italian food, you may experience the magnificence of the historic Tiananmen Square and glory of the legendary Forbidden City. For more information, please log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 5815 9988 - 3686.

Japanese New Year Traditional Food Box
Mr. Hiruma, a native Japanese chef from Hotel New Otani Tokyo, will prepare the Japanese New Year traditional food box for you to enhance your holiday cheer. Two different sets of RMB1500 and RMB3000 are available. Please make reservation before Dec.28, 2007. Please pick up your food on Dec. 31, 2007. If reservation is made before Dec.15, 2007, special price at RMB3000--RMB2850, RMB1500--RMB1450. (If the customers go to Sakura to fetch the food box themselves, special discount RMB50 be enjoyed.) Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555. For more info, please click here

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
*Christmas Day Brunch Buffet - December 25th, Time: 11:30AM - 3PM. Adult: RMB260, Including soft drinks, juice and sparkling wine; Child: RMB130 4-12 years old (under 4 years old free). The Patio. *New Year's Eve Party - Dinner Buffet, December 31st, Time: 6:30PM - 00:30AM. Adult: RMB600, Including soft drinks, local beer and wine; Child: RMB400 4-12 years old(under 4 years old free). Grand Ballroom. All prices are net. For reservations please call (8610) 6437 6688.

The Summit Club
Celebrate Christmas in style at the Summit Club's Christmas Eve semi-buffet! Start with selections of fresh shucked oysters, juicy lobster, creative salads, and hearty soups, and then indulge in your choice of perfectly roasted stuffed turkey, scrumptious seared fillet of veal and goose liver, or tasty baked cod. A scrumptious meal to accompany a romantic Christmas Eve, fantastic lucky draw prizes from the restaurant as well as the hotel Grand Prize-what a perfect evening to remember! Dinner is served from 18:00. RMB 2688 net per person, including unlimited champagne, imported red and white wine, soft drinks, and beer. Contact (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5218.

Kranzler's New Year's Eve Bash
Say good-bye to 2007 with a great international dinner buffet, selected wines and the swinging sounds of our resident band. Dinner will be served from 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm. Rmb 428 plus 15% surcharge per person including Kempinski sparkling wine, domestic beer and local wine plus soft drinks. For information and reservations please call (8610) 6465 3388 Ext 4075.

Christmas Eve Comic Dialogue & Playlet Grand Party at Landmark Towers
Your Christmas celebration is guaranteed to be a sensational event, in which a specially chosen entertainment-series of exceptional live performances headed by the famous comic artists Guo Degang, Shi Fukuan, Shi Shengjie and Pan Changjiang plus magnificent buffet with the holiday menu. Lucky draw prizes will await you with even more surprises. Price: RMB 5800(S.S.VIP), RMB 3688(S.VIP), RMB 2688(V.VIP), RMB 2388(VIP), RMB 1988 per person. The Rates above are subject to 15% service charge. 5% discount for Christmas tickets purchased before 10th December. Price will be negotiated for group purchase. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 21225, 6590 6666, Ms Liu: 1391 089 8997, Ms Yang: 1360 103 6816.

Glittering Christmas At Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Come and have a wonderful Christmas & New Year at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing with your friends and family! Gala Dinner, Caffe Marco Festive Buffet, Lobby Lounge Champagne Nights, and Festive Accommodation Package...To receive for more information and to reserve, please call (8610) 5963 6688 ext 6468 or 6420.

Celebrate in style at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Christmas Gala Dinner on 24 December, 1800 hours in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom offering lifestyle buffet, live entertainment, lucky draw prizes, free-flowing drinks, wine, and beer. Tickets @ 2,688 net per person, VIP @ 2,888 net per person. 24 Dec Xmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ RMB488 (food only) or RMB688 (with wine) and 25 Dec Xmas Lunch Buffet @ RMB388 (food only) or RMB488 (with wine) at Greenfish. 24 Dec Xmas Eve 5-course Set Menu @ RMB988 (food only) or RMB1,288 (with wine) and 31 Dec New Year's Eve 5-course Set Menu @ RMB988 or RMB 1,288 at Cepe. 24 Dec Xmas Eve 7-course Set Menu Dinner @ RMB777(with soft drinks, wine, and 1 glass of Champagne) and 31 Dec New Year's Eve 7-course Set Menu Dinner @ RMB1277(with soft drinks, wine, and 1 glass of Champagne). Tel: (8610) 6601 6666.

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

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Job Openings for Specialist Teacher of Business English at Berlitz
Specialist Teachers of Business English required because of expansion. Berlitz Beijing seeks more full-time English-teachers with a strong business background to teach business skills to middle and upper-level management students in major international companies. Good salary, with opportunity for career development and opportunities for promotion. Send CV detailing your business experience to hr@berlitz.com.cn; Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.

Kids Coordinator Wanted at Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz Beijing is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to coordinate kids lessons. The responsibility includes new teacher recruiting, kids teachers managing, lesson arranging and monitoring, and complaint handling, etc,. The person also gives lessons to kids of aged 4 - 15 years on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Berlitz has its own kids material, which for some ages incorporates the well-known Sesame Street characters. All of our material is fun to teach. You must be a native English speaker and enjoy teaching kids. and training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn; Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Xinhua Shouli Accounting Firm
Xinhua Shouli is mainly specialized in financial audit, enterprise capital validation, tax agent and consulting and accounting consulting. We also run asset evaluation, enterprise management consulting and project cost consulting. Annual audit fee: 2.5 per thousand yuan of the total audit amount when it is less than RMB10 million, 0.01 per thousand yuan for audit of asset over RMB5 billion. Address: L 3F, No. 1 Office Building, 12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6581 6597

Fuchenglai Business Consulting Company
We provide various visa services for foreign expatriates, including conversing from L visa to F visa, from F visa to Z visa and from L visa to Z visa as well as visa extension. We also help our clients arrange invitations and employment certificate and driving licenses (without undergoing a test) and help foreign companies register a new business in China. Address: Nanli Erqu, Shuanghuayuan, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5134 6461

Yiran Family Health Care Center
We are a professional household service and family health service provider in Beijing. By cooperating with the Women's Association of each provinces and the Labor and Social Insurance Department as well as the Health Department, we are able to provide the most qualified and secured staff who then deliver our expertise home caring service to you. Prices range from RMB1000 to RMB1800 per month. TEL (8610) 6493 2008

Doors-One Step Further To The Edge
Markus Willeke's first solo exhibition in China.
December 16-January 31, 2008. Platform China Contemporary Art Institute Main Space A TEL (8610) 6432 0090

Dissociation & Weightlessness-Dong Jun's Painting Exhibition
December 16-January 13, 2008. Expol-Sources Art Space TEL (8610) 6431 4793

Mobile Socialism-Contemporary Art Exhibition
Featuring Chinese artists Zhang Nian, Sun Ping, Chen Youtong and many others.
December 16-30. Dashanzi Huantie Times Art TEL (8610) 5200 5331

Grimace Parade
German female artist Andrea Bender brings her works to Beijing.
December 15-January 6, 2008. China Art Seasons TEL (8610) 6431 1900

"Chinese Patients"
Four artists with great academic potentials are bringing their works to the show as part of the opening exhibition of West Shore Contemporary Art Club.
December 29-February 3, 2008. West Shore Contemporary Art Club, 10 meters to the entrance of the No. 2 yard in 798 Art District.

Art Exhibition: "Illusions of Silence"
December 5-January 3, 2008. Today Art Gallery. 32 Baiziwan, Chaoyang District.

"False"
Group exhibition of Platform China.
December 1-30 (close on Mondays), Platform China TEL (8610) 6432 0091

Pensive Ephemera
Wei He's solo exhibition.
December 22-January 22, 2008. M-Art Space, 798 Art District, No. 9 Jiu Xianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District.

"Qi" Forms
"Qi" is a very important concept in China's traditional culture. It is deemed to be a basic element that links human body with nature, society and spritual principles. Artist Xu Xiangdong expatiates on this concept in his works.
December 8-January 7, 2008. New Age Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8459 9282

No U-turn-Segments of Chinese Avant-garde Art
Artists Bao Pao, Ding Fang, Feng Lianghong, Lin Chun, Liu Yan, Ma Kelu, Ren Jian, Song Yongping, Wang Mingxian and Wu Shaoxiang bring their works to the exhibition.
November 17-December 31, TRA Gallery TEL (8610) 5202 3883

Joy of Living-Matteo Lo Graco Works Exhibition
10 piece of sculpture and 16 pieces of paintings of Italian artist Matteo Lo Greco are on the show.
November 18-January 20, 2008 (closed on Mondays). BB Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 2619

Ashin Beijing Concert
Taiwan singer Ashin will hold a concert in Beijing on Christmas Eve. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 24. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6586 6166

Yuri Bashmet And Moscow Soloists
Soloist Yuri Bashmet will bring Moscow Soloists to present a live concert in Beijing to celebrate Chirstmas. Tickets selling for RMB180-1880.
7:30pm, December 24. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854

Christmas Songs
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 24. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6282 2006

2008 New Year Ballet Concert
By the National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB20-150.
7:30pm, December 24. Peking University Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278

Shui Mu Nian Hua Beijing Concert
Chinese pop group Shui Mu Nian Hua will stop in Beijing as part of their China tour. Tickets selling for RMB50-2000.
7:30pm, December 25. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383

Kunqu Opera: West Chamber and The Peony Pavilion
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 25. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6282 2006

2008 Christmas & New Year Symphony Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, December 25. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

What A Beautiful Jasmine-Christmas Symphony Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 25. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Sheng Zhongguo & Seta Hiroko Violin Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm. December 26. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Prince Igor
Mariinsky Theatre presents Russian prince Igor in Beijing as part of the opening show of the National Grand Theatre. In Russia with Chinese supertitles. Tickets selling for RMB380-1680.
7:30pm, December 25-28. National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Teresa Teng Forever
Famous singer Stella Hang will hold a concert to commemorate Teresa Teng who died at the age of 43 from a severe asthma attack. Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, December 27. Minorities Cultural Palace Theatre TEL (8610) 6605 2404

Splendid China - 2008 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 28. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Musical: Jin Sha
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, December 28-29. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854

Drama: Autumn Begins
By Shanxi Province Drama Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB50-500.
7:30pm, December 26-29. National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Richard Glayderman & Guo Yue Tian Jiao New Year Concert
Pianist Richard Glayderman will perform to celebrate the coming of the new year with four-member group Guo Yue Tian Jiao. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 27. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Kolner Philharmonic Orchestra
German Kolner Philharmonic Orchestra comes for their first ever visiting tour performance to China. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 29. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Vienna Court Philharmonic Orchestra China Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-2008.
7:30pm, December 30. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 8888

Jingle Bell - Children's Chorus New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm, December 29. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Broadway New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, December 29-30. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Monday, December 24, 2007
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Alfa X'mas Party
Join us on this unusual X'mas eve, dance and get your lucky draw prizes!! Buy 2 get 1 free before mid-night. Lucky draw all night long. Book a table on Lamission food, get free house wine for each person. Free entrance.
10pm on wards. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Die Kochmuzen Traditional 5-Course-Christmas-Dinner
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830

Modern Christmas Night
Tickets: RMB80/100. 8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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Christmas Day at Die Kochmuzen
We offer a 3-course set Christmas menu for RMB158 per person.
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830

Dirty South Night
20% off on all Vodka brands.
8pm-2am. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Live Band: Er Guang
Party starts at 9:30pm. Beers are half price after 12:30am and RMB100 for unlimited drinking of self-brewn beers.
New Get Lucky TEL (8610) 8448 3335

Ten-year Night Of Beijing New Sound
Tickets: RMB60/80/120. 8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

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: lxh@rotaryclub-beijing.org. The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2006 - 2007 is Mr. Michael Furst.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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Post Beijing New Sound Night
Tickets: RMB40/50. 8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Headache
Featuring Grammy winner Tony Scherr. RMB50.
9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

Christmas Day at Die Kochmuzen
We offer a 3-course set Christmas menu for RMB158 per person.
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830

Ladies Night
This is a special night for all Hip-Hop ladies. Free admission for all ladies and RMB30 for the accompanying gentleman. RMB80 for unlimited drink time between 9pm and 3am.
Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 0333

FunkyTown @ Alfa
From the bar that brought you the best of 80s music, Alfa takes you to FunkyTown! Now, every wednesday at Alfa you can boogie to the most Dynomite Disco, Funk and Soul tunes from Donna Summers, Kool & the Gang all the way to the Jackson 5. So here's a shout out to all you Hunks and Bunnies to truck over and Get Down! 9:30pm until late.
Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Thursday, December 27, 2007
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Modern Sky Ten-year Night
Tickets: RMB60/80/120. 8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Venus Night
Check out the best dancing music and the specials. Free drink on ALL the cocktails for ladies before midnight. Free entrance.
9pm till late. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Friday, December 28, 2007
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Splendid China - 2008 New Year Concert
7:30pm. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Die Kochmutzen Beer Promotion
One Meter HB beer (11 glasses) including 1 Butcher Starter (cold cut platter) for RMB250 only! Die Kochmutzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830.

The 80's Strike Back
80's Night at Alfa expands! Join us for the new and improved 80's experience, now every Friday night and featuring 4 DJs on rotation to keep the mix fresh. The best from the 80's with a few surprise from the 70's and 90's and no cover charge! Rock out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B, Mizchif and the strut of Sweet FA. Enjoy 80's prices on shots and Long Island Ice Tea. Free Entrance.
10pm on wards. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Saturday, December 29, 2007
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Rockaholic Night @ Alfa
10pm onwards. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Kolner Philharmonic Orchestra
7:30pm. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6364 5151

Jingle Bell - Children's Chorus New Year Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Sunday, December 30, 2007
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Vienna Court Philharmonic Orchestra China Concert
7:30pm. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 8888

For The Love Of Guitar Concert
Tickets: RMB30/40. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Chinese Elite New Year Party
Over 100 Chinese celebrities will come to share the New Year joy with you. Ticket: RMB2888.
7:30pm. China World Hotel TEL (8610) 6505 8885

Die Kochmutzen "Advent Brunch"
In addition to our large buffet we will also offer you goose, deer, glazed ham and "stollen" for dessert. Price: RMB98 per person, or RMB138 per person including free flow of HB beer! Kids between 3 and 7 half price, under 3 free of charge.
Die Kochmutzen. For reservations call (8610) 5869 3830.

New Year Dancing Party @ Alfa
Come dance and celebrate the New Year! The best dancing music for New Year eve and check out the house specials. Buy 2 get 1 free before mid-night. Free entrance. 10pm onwards. Monday December 31, 2007. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086 / 85

December 31 - New Year's Eve at Die Kochmuzen
We offer a 3course set NYE menu for RMB208 per person, details not available at release time; more information via (8610) 5869 3830 or www.kochmuetzen.com.

Vics New Year Party
The same Vics, but with a different New Year Party. The stone lions at the front of the door, the staff in Tang style dress and the high-hung red lamps tell you it's true you are at Vics, but the hot dances and party atmosphere is unfamilar and exciting to you. 9pm-3am, December 31. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Yen New Year Count Down Party
The biggest, baddest and boldest NYE dance music event, Yen Countdown is back on Dec 31 at 706 Factory in 798 art district, DaShanZi. DJ Lineup includes Beijing's techno wunderkind Mickey Zhang, progressive house don Dio, Yang Bing's jacking house groove, Drum & Bass bombardier DJ Elemental and techno, house and all points in between by Patrick Yu and Flo Eysler. Featuring the high quality sound, lighting and inexpensive drinks you expect from Yen. RMB70 presale, RMB100 at door. December 31. 706 Factory. TEL (86) 136 8333 4144 (CH)/136 7130 4233 (EN)

Acupuncture Records Presents "Genesis 2008" New Year's Eve Party
Shed off the old and usher in a brand spanking new year with Acupuncture Records' "Genesis 2008" party at a Bauhaus-style 4000 square meter gallery/workshop in the 798 Originality Industry Garden. Thaw away those winter chills with eight of Beijing's top local DJ talents, and gorge on an aural banquet of techno and house music while VJs and lighting masters do their magic and work us up to a near sensory overload. Let all the fellow frenzied revelers go on a ride through time and space and count down to 2008. Care to join us? RMB70 presale/RMB100 at door. 10pm-6am, December 31. Originality Industry Garden TEL (86) 138 1034 7555 (EN)/139 1120 7198 (CH)

VITAS Beijing Concert
Vitas has been the youngest singer who has organized a successful vocal concert in Kremlin of Russia. His voice can leap even five eight-degrees! which some people think is a great talent of him, while others believe it a miracle created by God. Who knows, come to enjoy. Tickets selling for RMB180-1880. 7:30pm, January 24, 2008. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6309 6935

International SOS Ayi & Driver–First Aid, CPR, Health & Hygiene Training
Full day of training to equip your Ayi or driver to respond in an emergency. 9am–5pm, January 31, 2008. To register please call International SOS on (8610) 6462 9112

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/ 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.

China's Newest On-Line Dating Site
Yuanlaishini88 Discover China's Newest On-Line Dating Site for the over 25 busy professional. Yuanlaishini88's Group Dating feature allows you to meet new friends by teaming and dating together as a group of friends. We are offering our first 20,000 members free VIP Membership. More info at www.yuanlaishini88.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

ClubFootball Autumn Junior Soccer Coaching Academies
ClubFootball's Junior Academies are back for Autumn at more venues than ever and now with the options of girls courses, individual sessions and advanced classes. Courses are available city-wide after school, evenings and weekends, and are open to children aged 4-18 and delivered by an FA qualified coach. Please call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 or check www.clubfootball.com.cn

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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