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- Accredited online programs from 9 US colleges and
universities
- Seventeen online degree programs at the AA, BA, and
MBA level
- Single point of contact for advising and student services
- No additional fees for international online students
- Apply, register, and pay with a single online transaction
- Visit www.edlearn.org
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phone from China dial 17951 first and you will be billed
at IP rates. For example 179510044 for UK and 17951001
for US. It's a great way to make cheaper calls back
home!
Submitted by Maggie Leung
We're looking for great tips from
expats like you! Share your wealth of Beijing-living
knowledge with the rest of the foreigners living here!
Send your Expat Tips to beijingtip@xianzai.com!
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 Funny
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for the pic:
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odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week!
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Are You?!
Sponsored by YPHH: Each month, YPHH organizes Happy
Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. visit
www.yphh.com for more
info!
If You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
Jabra Computer Earphones!
If you are pictured above, send Xianzai Beijing an email
before noon this week on Wednesday to contest@xianzai.com
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|  Unbelievable
weekend Air + Hotel package to Tokyo on United
Starting from just RMB2,400 for single occupancy;
RMB2,200 per person per night for double occupancy.
For inquiries and booking, please call our ticketing
office at 6463-1111. Conditions apply.
Effective as of 15 September, 5
flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to major European cities and
Middle East countries, also regular flights to North
Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major
cities. Turkish Airlines is actually operating 3 flights
weekly, Beijing-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
(23:50-04:30* ); Instanbul-Beijing, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday,
Thursday and Sunday ( 20:30-04:50* ); Instanbul-Shanghai,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*). * Overnight
flights in both directions.
For more information, please visit www.thy.com
or www.turkishairlinechina.com
or call us TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai:
86-10 32220022
 Swingaround
Island Getaway Sprees from Philippine Airlines
Our Swingaround Tour Packages offer unforgettable
holiday sprees in some of the most exciting island destinations
in the Philippines. Roundtrip packages from Shanghai
include two or three nights in hotel, starting from:
RMB 1,930 Manila; RMB 3,108 Cebu; RMB 3,236 Boracay
More details at www.philippineairlines.com,
or call (021) 62798765
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Specials at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Starting from 18 September, stay with us and
enjoy our opening specials from CNY588++. 478 well-appointed
guest rooms feature luxurious furnishing and amenities
of international standards. The largest pillar-free
hotel ballroom with natural light in town, plus 9 multifunction
rooms can accommodate from 10 to 1300 guests in a variety
of room configurations. Please click
here for details. For reservations, please call
our toll free number in China 800 830 2628 or dial 86-10-84992288
or e-mail to rsvn.cppvbj@ichotelsgroup.com
 The
Landmark Hotel, the premier five-star hotel in Shenzhen,
is an oasis of gracious hospitality, providing
a comforting sanctuary to business and leisure travelers
from around the world. Elegant European ambience, exquisite
Chinese and Western cuisine make The Landmark Hotel,
Shenzhen's preferred 5-star hotel. Superior-room RMB
656 net, including one buffet breakfast and one session
of foot or body massage. Located strategically in the
heart of Luohu's business and shopping district along
Nanhu Road. Call now for Reservation at (86 755) 8219
0033 or visit our website: www.szlandmark.com
Satisfy your Senses... At Sheraton
Sanya Resort!
Wanna get away from the bustling and hustling
of cities?
Longing for a much-coveted holiday?
Dreamed about golfing in the company of sound of ocean?
......???
Appealing Packages Launched at Sheraton Sanya Resort
will make all your dreams come true!
Call Now! Tel: Call 800-810-3088 direct or hotel reservation
86-898-8855 8236 for full package details please click
here.
 National
Day Getaway to Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan
Stay at five-star prestigious hotel for as low
as RMB492 net
inclusive of breakfasts plus restaurant discount.
Offer valid from 26 Sept. to 12 Oct., 2003.
For information and reservation, please contact 0531-606
8888, or fax at 606 9999.
Email: sofires@public.jn.sd.cn
For more details, please visit our www.accorhotels.com/asia
 Rosedale
Hotel & Suites Beijing
Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best
Value Room Package" with discounted room rates
and deluxe amenities valid from September 1 until November
15, 2003.
Starting from only USD78+ for an overnight stay in a
Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation
Hotline (86-10) 6436 1805 or visit website www.rosedalebj.com
 Crowne
Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort, luxury and style
at the first true International Hotel in Shijiazhuang
with the opening of the Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang. Only
10 mins from the Railway Station and centrally located
opposite the Hebei Cultural Museum and close to restaurants,
offices and shops, this is now the best place to stay
In Shijiazhuang. Special Great Rates and Best Breaks
are available, with the best breakfast in town!
Call now for reservations Toll Free in China 800 830
2628 or call us 86-311-667 8888 or book on our website:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/sjwch
 In
Celebration of National Day
27SEP - 06OCT
Enjoy the class and elegance of a Garden Hotel room
priced at our sharply reduced "National Day Special
Rate". Our restaurants and bars are preparing special
fantastic National Day menus, from traditional family
buffets to Japanese menus. Visit www.gardenhotelshanghai.com
or ring (021)64151234 for more info. Add: 58 Maoming
Nan Lu
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Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International,
domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation
services, record storage management, pet service, storage.
Please visit our international and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
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Health Tips at BJU
A two-hour useful health tips session provided
by BJU doctors.
Covering topics: how to protect from the extremities
of Beijing climate, ensure your family's continued peak
health inChina and how to handle emergency cases. Join
us for a cup of coffee and health tips! We will discuss
preventative care and solutions for the many health
situations that can arise in this fast paced and unique
city. This is a great opportunity to meet other new
arrivals and connect.
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Time: 10:00 am-noon
Location: Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics'
Mongolian Yurt
Admission: Free
Community Blood Drive
Giving Blood, Save Lives
Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics will held
our monthly Community Blood Drive on Saturday, September
27, 10am-2pm, at Lido Place parking lot. The Blood Bank
at BJU for all emergency situations, for all blood groups.
Meets all American Blood Bank accreditation standards.
But most of all, saves lives. The blood drive is co-
sponosred by Lido Holiday Inn and Starbucks
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 23 to 6433-3960
ext. 389 or e-mail at ggu@bjunited.com.cn
Website: www.beijingunited.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC) LEWLC is pure
herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney"
and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminating
dampness, phlegm and may result in weight loss. In modern
medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis
and accumulation of lipids, increase of energy consumption
and promotion of decomposition of lipid. It has few
side effects. LEWLC has been used over five years with
several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative
rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near 100%.
For more info please contact Dr.Qu at 8610-65386113
or 13001104006. Also online at
http://www.natural-clinic.net
or jianjunq@vip.sina.com
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Blue Castle -- Your best & only exclusively residential
choice in Beijing's CBD
Walking distance to Da Wang Lu subway, Blue
Castle is centrally located at west Da Wang Lu, the
central area of Beijing CBD. This luxurious residential
property is managed by China World Trade Center and
provides a wide range of residential apartments from
1 to 4 bedrooms ranging from 61.14 to 319.59 square
meters. Please click
here to see show rooms and floor plans or
click logo for more information.
Hotline for Lease: 010-6583 1905 / 010-6581 1903
Hotline for Sale: 010-6583 6188
Email: zuwu@bluecastle.net.cn
(Leasing only)
24 hours cell phone service: 1380 116 4311
Blue Castle sales office: No.3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang
District, Beijing.
 Looking
for Office or Residential Space in Beijing?
Living in Beijing with comfort, Environmentgreen
can provide you the perfect residential & office
properties with the right area for working and living
envn the land. Why not try us? Click
here for details. For more information, please contact
Ms Patty at 010 - 82636333/ 82647053 or call her mobile
phone at 135 0127 8668, or email to pattytian@sina.com
http://www.environmentgreen.com
 Find
Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect home in Beijing.
No matter your budget, we can aid you in finding a home
near some of Beijing's cleanest and spacious living
areas. To see a listing of some of our suggested properties,
click here! And please contact us at: Ms Angela
Shew, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275
(Direct line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn
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Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job Vacancy at Holiday Inn Lido
Beijing: Hiring HR Director
*Job Summary:
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of Human
Resources Department. Responsible for the total Human
Resources function of the hotel. To establish and maintain
excellent associate relations and morale to achieve
a high standard of associate performance in line with
Company's guest satisfaction objectives, as well as
the hotel's business and strategic plans. Create and
maintain a hotel culture that provides the environment
required to meet the visions.
*Job Knowledge/skills:
1. Fluent in written and spoken English
2. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Good relationship with the local labor bureau and
government agencies.
4. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
5. Thorough knowledge of salary, employment and benefits
administration and payroll
6. Must possess basic computational ability.
Ability to create, implement and monitor hotel and associates
goals, strategies and policies.
*Education: Bachelor's degree required
*Experience: 3 or 5 years of extensive human resources
experience. Line operations management and labor related.
*Salary range: RMB7,000-8,000 per month base on experience
For application, please send e-mail to maggieguo@hilb.net.cn
contact Ms. Maggie Guo.
Clinic Marketing Manager Wanted
International SOS is one of the largest medical
assistance companies in the world, with operations in
45 countries.
*Position: We seek a Clinic Marketing Manager to promote
our Beijing clinic and other medical products and services
to the international community.
*Location: Beijing, PRC
*Skills / Experience: Candidates should thrive in a
dynamic and results driven environment. They should
possess the following:
- Outgoing & articulate, with good networking skills,
- Strong customer service skills,
- Recognise & develop customer solutions, and
- Excellent verbal and written English ability.
This candidate should ideally be a foreigner living
/ working in Beijing, and have min. 3 years in a marketing/promotions
experience in a multinational firm.
*Application: Send resume to: china.inquires@internationalsos.com
by 26 Sep 03. Please visit our website for more information
- www.internationalsos.com
Only successful applicants will be notified.
Teach English in China!
The Boland School TEFL Diploma accredited teacher
training course will give you all the skills, knowledge
and experience you need to teach effectively in the
classroom. Job placement options immediately upon graduation.
Courses every month. Mention this ad for a discount.
e-mail: katie@boland-china.com
http://www.boland-china.com
ESL or EFL textbook writers wanted
People's Education Press (PEP), the largest
K-12 educational publisher in China, seeks experienced
ESL or EFL textbook writers or educators to join our
textbook development team. Classroom teaching experience
required. English native speakers only. This is a full
time position in Beijing with competitive payment. Please
send your CV to Mr. Ding Lianpu. Email: dinglp@pep.com.cn
Due to expansion, Beijing
Berlitz is looking for additional enthusiastic
teachers to teach English. Your students will be multinational
companies in Beijing. Part-time and full-time positions
available immediately.
You must be a native English speaker with a university
degree. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be
provided.
Email:valbates@berlitz.com.cn
Tel: 6593-0478
Looking for work? Why not
hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees
to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have
several great locations available. Low investment. Fun
Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261
in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn
Jobs at Western Academy of Beijing
international school: Communications Mgr: Strong
English, writing skills, organized, multi-task &
journalism background with shorthand. Desktop Publisher:
Skilled in design, printing, PageMaker, Illustrator,
Freehand, PhotoShop & Mac OS. To apply: http://www.wab.edu/employment/index.shtml
Seeking Volunteers
The New Great Wall project has been initiated,
organized and implemented by the China Foundation for
Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), a Chinese NGO. The project
aims to improve public welfare of poor college students
and their families by providing much needed financial
support and moral
encouragement. We invite more English-speaking volunteers
who are helpful for the donation to support this effort
and help make it a success. Contact Chen Qianqian (Leo)
at (010)82872688 ext 652 for info.
I am a Cameroonian lady,
age 27, holder of a Teacher Grade 1 Diploma from a teacher
training college. I have experience in teaching English
and personal Hygiene to kindergarden and Primary school
pupil of ages 2-10 years. I am in Beijing. Please mailto:
emillyken@yahoo.co.uk
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| Beijing Roman Garden
Luxury apartment, three bedroom plus a den ,
two bathroom, 160 square meters, hardwood floor, New
furnitures, on the 12th floor. USD1000/per month. Please
Email sharon.lee@tgpc.ca
Looking for 2-3 bedroom apartment
to rent from Mid October in or near Chaoyang
District, Beijing. Modern deco, furnished, nearby supermarket
preffered. within USD1000-USD1200/month rent budget.
Pictures of your apartment will be appreciated. Please
mailto:2033334@dreamwiz.com
Birthday Clown Available!
Mr. magic does parties in Beijing and Shanghai.
Music, magic and more! Harry Potter and Bob the Builder
theme parties. Prize bags, Magic Class and mini carnivals
as well!! Charities welcome. contact Mr. Magic at 13910626059,
parsons59@yahoo.com
 Looking
for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want
to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in
China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com
to connect! Your free membership allows you to even
upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip
cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com
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D&T Law Firm provides
expats with legal services of a full range, including
long term personal legal adviser, drafting, reviewing
and translation of legal documents, commercial investigation,
representation in litigations, etc. Please contact Mr.
Zhao Jun at 85862889, 13901086673 or zhaojun@dtlawyers.com.cn
 NICS
Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting,
Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support
Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project
Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai
(021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail support@nics.com.cn
or http://www.nics.com.cn
 Beijing
Car Solution.
Selling a Car? Buying a Car? Providing all car
related services for expat. Please join us at: www.car-solution.com
for more detail, Email: services@car-solution.com
(the simple way to sell your car!)
 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
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Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate
in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990.
We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and
donations of other kinds. For more information please
visit www.shenggu.org
Beijing International Christian
Fellowship (BICF) is an interdenominational gathering
for foreign passport holders. Join us Sunday mornings
at 9 or 11 am at the 21st Century Theater.
- People from 60+ countries
- Translating from English into four other languages
- We offer Children's, Teen, and Adult classes at 9
and 11
- True unity in the midst of cultural diversity.
For more information about BICF, contact us at www.bicf.org
or call 8454 3468.
we are a group of latin dance dancers
who are looking for people who's got the same
interest to join us. We meet at least 4 times a week.
it is better to have already you partner but if you
do not have one, you, we will try to provide you one.
Beginners are also welcome! if you are interested write
us at latina_caribenia@hotmail.com
Good business ethics is
good for business. But how do you shape the decisions
and actions of employees, suppliers and customers in
such a busy, changing, challenging, and complex marketplace?
It must begin with a commitment and a plan. The Macau
Association of Business Ethics is offering a weekend
seminar on how to start. September 26 (7-9pm) and 27
(9am-5pm). All are welcome, students are free. Businesses
pay RMB 100 for the cost of materials. The seminar includes
discussion of how to survey the ethical situation in
your company, identify weak areas, and write and implement
a plan for improved business practices and better performance.
For more information, e-mail: xiaohua@eastnet.com.cn
or call 13910993251.
Mad City, a community theatre group,
is looking for male and female actors for its new children
production. We are also looking for people with experience
in costumes / sets / lights. The show will be on in
early December. For more information please write to
madcity_beijing@yahoo.com
Australian Rules Football - interested?
currently looking for anyone (experienced or
not, any nationality) keen to get involved in forming
a Footy club in Beijing. Planning a game against Shanghai
and a combined team from China in a tournament in Hong
Kong this year. Email Andrew, sang500@yahoo.com
also visit http://www.iafc.com.au
Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides
support for families interested in or already homeschooling;
Monthly meetings include discussions on various homeschooling
methods, materials, US state/international laws and
registration, resources, activities... To join or for
immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla: 64716365/13910234932
or pie_group@hotmail.com
The University of Washington Alumni
Association, Beijing Chapter. For information,
please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com
or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that's your business,
if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics
Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following
email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com
or go to www.aashanghai.com
for more information.
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 09:00a.m.for
advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 13001039563
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 speaking
international church open for foreign passport holders.
Sundays 10:00 a.m., Yong An Hotel.
-Experience worship with abandonment
-The Word taught with relevance and personal Prayer
Ministry times
-At The River, His presence changes lives!
Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building #4, 2nd
Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the
wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first
lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. For
info, call: Don 13911257602
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: 8462-2081
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. Thank you. Please call me if you are
unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106
Get fit - play football!
Whether you are a fresh-faced youngster or knocking
on a bit, we have football for you! If you feel a bit
old or a bit flabby don't waste your time staring at
treadmill but work off those excess pounds of flesh
whilst meeting new people and having fun! We have 5,7
and 11-a-side football for men, women and children.
All levels catered for from informal get-togethers to
competitive matches. Everyone more than welcome. Mail
play@wanguoqunxing.com
or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn
for more info and photos.
Calling all women footballers!
The ClubFootball Ladies' football group is looking
for new players! We play (just for fun!) every weekend
- new players of all abilities from starters to more
experienced are always welcome to come along. Please
mail play@wanguoqunxing.com
or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn
for photos of matches involving the ClubFootball Ladies
Beijing Huiling is a non-profit, non-government
organization serving mentally disables teens and
adults in community basis. Aim for improve their independence
and living skills, we provide daytime activities, residential
services, outreach programs, etc. Volunteers and donations
are always welcome. For more info. please contact Suzy Li
at: 8404 3691 or email to huilinga@163bj.com.
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.
Do You Like to Sing?
The International Festival Chorus is seeking experienced
choral singers of all nationalities to take part in
its fall programme, including China's choral masterwork
the "Yellow River Cantata" and annual "Messiah"
with guest conductor Anne Randine Overby. Auditions
will be held in June & July. For more information
or to book an audition slot, please contact Gillian
Cull at beijingifc@aol.com
From the beginning of September,
ClubFootball will once again be inviting children in
Beijing to its programme of highly popular junior soccer-training
courses at the ISB Soccer Academy. Following on from
the successful Spring 2003 courses, the Autumn programme
has been expanded to cater for children from the ages
of 6 to17. All course are to be held on grass pitches
at the ISB and are open to all students. For further
information please go to: http://www.wanguoqunxing.com/coaching_0002.php.
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24 -26)
South Korea Commodities Show 2003(September 25 -28)
China International Trade Fair & Conference for
Digital Video & Visual Communication(September 25
-27)
China International Exhibition Center 84600000
First Beijing International Art Beinnale
China Millennium Monument Art Museum 68513322, September
20 - October 20
New Works by Ling Jian
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, September 21- end October
Oil Painting of the angst of modern urban living
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery 84536193, until October
8
Left Hand, Right Hand
798 Space 64384862, September 19 - 30
Abstract works by Shirley Wu
Creation Gallery 85617570, September 20 - 28
Mongolian Ornaments & weapons
China Millennium Monuments Art Museum 68513322, Sep
10 - Nov 10
Real Experiences
Xray Art Center 85766680-3001, September 14 - October
12
Long March Space: Folk Power
25000 Li Cultural Center 64387107, September 16 - October
6
Joint Oil Painting by Wang Yuping and Shen Ling
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, September 13 - 30
DNA Photography Exhibition
Nanxin Warehouse 13671295154, September 14 - October
14
Trace of History
Creation Gallery 85617570, September 20 - 28
Brush Paintings from Lao Jia
Laojia Art Museum 81706445, September 16 - 30 |
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Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe - "Game Specialties"
Hunter's time is arriving! Indulge in specialties of
Game with its distinct flavor and unbelievable mouth-watering
zest, enjoyed by connoisseurs around the world.
Lobby Lounge - Cheese Cakes from around the world. Why
not wash these down with September choice of wines by
the glass
Dynasty Jade Garden - "World Sea's Seafood Promotion"
Indulge into the creations of Pan Xian Wen our Chinese
executive chef who selected the best the Sea has to
provide.South African Abalone, Scallops from Canada
are all part of the mouthwatering specialties on his
menu.
 Special
Daily Lunch @ rmb130net
In your busy weekday, come to the French Bistro
Restaurant of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
to enjoy the Special Daily Lunch. Easy, quick and delicious.
Chefs prepare different menu everyday and pamper you
with real French cuisine. From the daily special soup
such as "Oxtail Consomme" to daily special
main course such as "Roasted Rib Eye of Beef"
to daily special dessert, until a sip of coffee. Only
RMB130 net per person. For reservations, please call
010-65905566 ext.2119.
 Set
Menu for October at Ristorante Bologna
Discover all the gourmet delights Italian food
brings you. Our Chef is pleased to offer a 4-course
set menu at RMB268 per person (half price for children):
Parma Ham, Salami and Carpaccio; Roasted Tomato &
Paprika Soup; Grilled Tuna Steak; Ice Cream Meringue
Cake. Meanwhile you can enjoy the panoramic view of
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City at our 20th floor
Ristorante Bologna.Venue:20th Floor,Capital Hotel; Time:12:00
- 14:30 (Lunch); 18:00 - 22:30 (Dinner). For reservations,
please call 010 - 65129988 ext.3688
Get Your Caffeine Fix at Paradiso
Coffee
Named after the Oscar-award winning movie "Cinema
Paradiso". This is a perfect place to meet friends
and colleagues for a quiet cup of coffee or a nice glass
of wine. Patrons are encouraged to cozy up with magazines
or books while listening to an international smattering
of music. Our large front windows provide a gaze over
the Xiba river while wireless internet connections allow
you to surf the web. An assortment of coffee and alcohol
drinks ranging from 12 - 30 RMB along with our fresh
pastry and Italy spaghetti. Please check out our website
www.paradisocoffee.com
for coming events, catering information, and promotional
programs. Daily hours: 7:00am - Midnight. Address: Jintai
Building, frist floor, 1 Xibahe Nanlu, Chaoyang District.
Tel: 010-6440-2272
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Melodrama: Romeo and Juliet
Century Theatre 64664805, September 26 - 28
Movie: X-Men United 2
September 25 - 30
Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159 |
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| Monday,
September 22, 2003
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Swing Night
CD Jazz Cafe 65068288, 9:30 PM
Located at foot of Fragrant Hill, full of garden city's
style.
Being Yourself Cafe & Bar 82596408
Tuesday,
September 23, 2003
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Moscow Classic Ballet
Poly Theater 65065345, 7:30 PM
Summer Smoke hold by Beijing Cigar Club
John Bull Pub 65325905, 7 PM
The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the
Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of
Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and
professional leaders who come together for fellowship
and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction
in providing volunteer service to others in need of
help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610
6581 3668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com
or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional),
Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.
Wednesday,
September 24, 2003
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Saxophone and Panpipe
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7:30 PM
Moscow Classic Ballet
Poly Theater 65065345, 7:30 PM
Movie: About Power (In Spanish)
Cultural Section of the Mexican Embassy 65322244, 7:30
PM
Thursday,
September 25, 2003
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Mexico Dance
Tiaoqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM
Ballet: Swan Lake
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 68354455, 7 PM
Latin Night
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7:30 PM
Movie: Sex and the City
B2M Bar 64261091, 8 PM
Hip Hop Night by local and Foreign Bands
Yan Club 84573506, 9 PM
A Journey Called Love
The film explores the legendary -- yet brief -- affair
that occurred between writers Dino Campana and Sibilla
Aleramo in the early part of the 20th century.….Italian
with English subtitles
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
italcult@public.bta.net.cn;
www.italcultbeijing.org
Friday,
September 26, 2003
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BAMBOO featuring Tribal Funk & Slab
More info: www.elektrobeat.com,
133 111 20235 / 1300 1135 089
Mexico Dance
Tiaoqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM
Flamenco and Arken
Jam House 65063845, 10 PM
US Formula One Races
Frank's Place 65072917
Chinese Movie: Ju(2) Dou(4)
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Saturday
, September 27, 2003
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Dancing Opera: AIDA
Worker's Stadium 65016655, 7:30 PM
Live percussion, Jazz, House and Techno
Vibes 64378082, 10 PM
Old Tunes, Good Tunes
Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre 66058285, 7:30 PM
Jazz Night
High society 64179780, 8 PM
Rock band "Beautiful Pharmacy" performs
Loup Chante 62767355, 9 PM
Chinese Movie: Ju(2) Dou(4)
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Sunday
, September 28, 2003
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Melodrama: Romeo and Juliet
Century Theatre 64664805, 7:30 PM
Russian Night
Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre 66058285, 7:30 PM |
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Italy with the YPHH Italian Food & Drink Night at
Adria 1. More info: http://www.yphh.com
Ballet: Swan Lake
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 68354455, September 25 -
30
Rolling Over for Beethoven
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, October 6 |
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