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Learn Scuba Before Christmas!
SinoScuba's next open water course begins on Thursday, November 20, with an evening class session, and ends in the pool on Saturday, December 6. For anyone wishing to get certified during the Christmas holiday, this is the time to hit the pool! Busy? No problem! Independent study for the academic sessions is available. Please call Steven at 1369 302 8913 or e-mail at steven@sinoscuba.com for course schedule and locations.

Getting good taxi drivers is difficult. There's a guy named Patrick Liu who friends have used repeatedly. Patrick won a contest in Beijing for having the best English as a taxi driver and he's reliable and can also assist people to go anywhere in town. Contact him at +86-1350-126-7887. If he's busy, he'll let you know of other Enlish-language taxi drivers to take you to a destination.
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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! If we choose your tip, we'll give you a great Yangzi River map or one of Odyssey Publications many guidebooks on China and the rest of the world.

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• China to expand imports from US
• Economy to maintain high growth: economists
• Minister vows to expand public welfare
• China to buy 30 Boeing planes for $1.7B
• Shanghai Hopeful of Disney Theme Park by 2010
• Intel, Alcatel Partner on Mobile Internet Aps

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Where Are You?!
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Your Hawaii dream is no more far away
Round trip air tickets + 4-day/3-night hotel accommodation with breakfasts + airport transfers, all for RMB6300 per person only. Seats are limited and conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes. Outbound travel departure before December 10, 2003 and travel must complete before December 15, 2003. Minimum 2 persons for the trip and will share 1 room. For reservations and information please call United Airlines at (8610)6463 1111.

5 flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 100 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities.
For more information, please visit www.thy.com or www.turkishairlinechina.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 64651867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 32220022 or click here

Early bird winter package
Purchase our normal fare Business Class ticket for RMB 24.180,- at least 3 weeks prior to departure and you will receive a travel voucher with a value of CNY 4.800,- .
This voucher is valid for one year and can be used as a partial payment for your next trip on Austrian Airlines. The last possible purchase date for tickets under this promotion is the 31st March 2004. Restrictions apply! For further information and reservations please contact our Beijing office:
Tel.: 010-6462 2161
Fax.:010-6462 2166
E-Mail: office.beijing@aua.com

Happy Holiday Travel Service
Beijing---Hongkong Round Trip: RMB2000.00
Beijing---Sydeny Round Trip: RMB6300.00
Beijing---London Round Trip: RMB6300.00
Beijing---San Francico Round Trip: RMB3900.00
Beijing---New York Round Trip: RMB5300.00
Beijing---Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2900.00
One Year or half year "F" Visa extending service
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Executive Winter Package RMB750 net
*One night stay in an executive superior room/One Executive Breakfast in Cathay Lounge *Bottomless Cup of coffee/tea/soft drinks from 10:30-23:00 *Free use of Swimming Pool and GYM/Pre-registration and guaranteed reservation(48 hours) *Complimentary fruit plate /Free pressing one piece of Suit per room *No Service Charge for incoming fax and extend check-out time till 16:00 hours
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State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: (8610)6800 5588 Fax: (8610)6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Stay and Play Packages RMB925
One Ticket | Twin Share Accommodation | Free Child Minding | Credit cards accepted
Swing into the New Year at the International Big Band Ball at the Presidential Plaza State Guest Hotel Beijing, December 31st 8pm till end. Cocktails at 7:30, Dinner at 8:30, Champagne at Midnight, Late Supper, dining only package RMB750.

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 November 16, 2003 to March 31, 2004. Starting from only USD68+ for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline (8610) 6436 1805 or visit website www.rosedalebj.com

Winter Escape to Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan
Stay at Deluxe Room of five-Star prestigious hotel for as low as RMB599 nett. With complimentary daily breakfasts and complimentary usage of gym and swimming pool. The offer valid from 15th November, 2003 to 15th March, 2004. For more information and reservation, please contact 0531-606 8888, or fax to 606 9999 E-mail:sofires@public.jn.sd.cn
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Allied 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:
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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

Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture
Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture company Ltd is the largest Chinese classical furniture producing and retailoring enterprise in north of China. The company has the capability of production of 15,000 of restore and 15,000 of reproduction per annum. Hua Yi also has its own show room of 16,000 sqm at Beijing International Airport area with over 30,000 pieces of Ming and Qing Dynasties restore and reproductions which will definitely meet your needs. For more information & photos, please click here. Hua Yi company address: No 89, Xiao Dian, Dong Wei Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China.100018; Tel: 86 10 84333220; Fax: 86 10 84333226;
Website: www.cyjj.com ; E-mail: info@cyjj.com

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.

Blue Castle International Centre, the future of office buildings
The 27th floors Blue Castle International Centre is centrally located in Beijing's CBD area (1km north of CWTC). This 24 hours service office building offers a unique multiple floor straight office space with full glass walls, and is equipped with a Trane unit module central air conditioning system for complete air change; 2 international standard simultaneous interpretation centers; 3,500 independent telephone modules; 6-class line broadband and LAN system; 400 sq.m Blue Staff canteen; coffee shop; library; gymnasium; swimming pool; business lounge; convenience store.The Centre will be topped out in January 2004 and completed in August.Interest free before completion. For more information, please click here.
VIP Hotline: (8610)6583 6188 Email:bl@bluecastle.net.cn
Blue Castle sales office: No. 3 Xidawang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100026
Blue Castle developer: Beijing Jianhua Times Real Estate Co,. Ltd

New World Tai Hua Service Apartment
Beijing Kiu Lok Property Service Co., Ltd is a professional real estate agency. Our property consultants will provide you a wide range of property information including Beijing New World Center Office Buildings & Apartments; Beijing New World Tai Hua Apartments; Dynasty Garden Villas; Chateau Regalia Villas and much more... Our experienced and special tailored services will definitely meet your needs. For more information, please click here or contact Ms Rina Yan on (8610)6708 1288, 13031036135 or fax to (8610)6701 0598. E-mail:bjkl@vip.163.com Website: http://www.kiulok.com.hk

The Tower Apartments at Oriental Plaza - The Best of it All!
Centrally located within Oriental Plaza are Beijing's best fully serviced luxury apartments. Tenants enjoy housekeeping, a Club Oasis/Lido membership, and even a discount at the bars and restaurants of the Grand Hyatt Beijing. The property has over 40 food and beverage outlets, a grocery store and is conveniently located above a subway station. 1 to 4-bedroom suites are available, ranging from 55 sq.m. all the way to Beijing's best presidential suites. Short-term leases are now possible! Click here to see November's specials. Call (8610) 8518 1188 for an appointment or email to apartment@orientalplaza.com

Looking for Office or Residential Space in Beijing?
Environmentgreen estate agency can provide you the more style apartments, houses, offices and retail center, even the factory and land for living or investment. For more details, please visit our website at www.environmentgreen.com or call us at (8610)82636333, the hot line is 13501278668.

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!
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Are you interested in working at International School of Beijing-Shunyi (ISB)? You are cordially invited to visit our website at http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html for details. We look forward to hearing from you.

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: (8610)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

Positive Art Workshop is looking for an artist to conduct classes in You'An Hospital. The following qualifications are required:
*Previous experience teaching adults and children *Skills in printing, painting and calligraphy *Speaks fluent Chinese and English *Open-minded, strong interpersonal skills, willing to work in a team *Willing to work with people living with HIV and AIDS
Working hours: 10-12 hours a week
Previous experience in community work is preferable
Please send your resume to info@smallstepsinchina.com with your contact details included.

Seeking Volunteers
The New Great Wall project has been initiated, organized and implemented by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA),a 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 to support this effort and help make it a success. Contact Chen Qianqian (Leo) at 010-8287-2688 ext 652 or qianqian_chen@hotmail.com for info.

American speaks fluent Chinese. Young with years of experience, looking for work opportunities, short-term project work, or long-term employment. Have worked in consulting, manufacturing and trade. Please send e-mail David: SB2731@yahoo.com

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Apartments for rent! Near TuanJieHu park. Both furnished apartments with furniture and household appliances, two bed rooms with the view of park. Wooden floor, air conditioner 1).14floor USD400/month. 2)Bauhinia court 9floor, USD1200/month. Please contact Ping:13801068680.

Seeking native Spanish speakers for language exchange. I'm an American studying in Beijing. We can hang out and exchange in Spanish, English and Chinese. Please contact Susie at 13031030543 or susiechu@yahoo.com Gracias!

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

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 sales@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.com.cn

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
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Emergency First Responder: November 30 Emergency First Responder is one of the most comprehensive CPR and First Aid courses available anywhere in the world. On November 30 (Sunday), SinoScuba will present the entire course in one full-day session at Plaza Conference Centre in China Life Tower (next to Full Link Plaza in Chaoyangmen), 9:00 to 17:00. To register, please call Steven at 1369 302 8913 or e-mail steven@sinoscuba.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 (8610)8454 3468

"Trees of Light" - A Very Special Christmas Gala at The Commune by the Great Wall 6th December 2004 -- Save the date! Champagne reception, Zhang Lin Hai Art Exhibit, silent auction, live auction, dinner & dancing. Attire: Black Tie (optional). Bus transportation is available. There will also be parking for private cars. All proceeds to benefit Special Olympics China. Also visit www.specialolympics.org.cn. For tickets and more information, contact Trish Smith: (8610)8518-8500, ext. 5591/ Mobile: 1369-358-3086 / tsmith@specialolympics.com

Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides support for families interested in or already homeschooling; To join or for immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla: (8610)64716365, 13910234932 or pie_group@hotmail.com

An exciting second round of the ClubFootball Autumn Amateur Premier League was completed at the weekend with plenty of action in all the games from Divisions 1 and 2. However, new players are still welcome to join as ClubFootball is always on the look out for new players. ClubFootball activities are open to all, male and female, experienced and otherwise. If you are interested in having a little exercise and making new friends, please call 6417 0495 or contact play@wanguoqunxing.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

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.

2003 Beijing International Housewares&Gifts Exhibition(Nov 20 -23)
Electronic , Electrical Engineering and Automatic Technical Equipments Expo(Nov 20 -23)
China International Exhibition Center 84600000

Huang Yan's Oil Paintings
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, Nov 8-30

Beyond Materiality: Werner Sobek
Yan Club Art Center 84573506, Nov 11-23

Funny Loneliness by Luan Xiaojie
Qin Gallery 87790461/0458, Nov 15-30

Solo exhibition by Li Yun
Green T. House 65528310/8311, Nov 8-30

Han Weihua Solo Exhibition
New Art Production Workhouse 64742915 - 8018, until Nov 20

Modern Oil paintings: Humor and Classics: Guan Yong's
Qin Gallery 87790461, until Nov 20

Boundless Landscape: Guo Yongwen and Li Lei
Fafa Gallery 84302587, Nov 1-20

Contemporary oil paintings by group of painters
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery 8453 6193, Nov 6-26

International Multimedia Art Festival
798 Space Gallery 64381784, Nov 8 - 21

New Paintings from Xie Xiaoze
China Art Archieves and Warehouse 84565152, Oct 11 - Nov 26

Solo Exhibition: Red, Yellow and Blue
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802142, Nov 6-30, closed on Monday

The Place To Meet - Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Want a new place for sumptuous, mouthwatering meal? Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - The New Place To Meet will bring you to experience different cuisines from all over the world, authentic Cantonese, Beijing delicacies, Brazilian Churrascos, variety of desserts, cocktails......
For more information please ring 010 - 84982288 or click here

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: (8610)6800 5588 Fax: (8610)6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe - "Around the World"
Delight in our International Buffet with a wide array of international cuisine’s to please the most discerning palate. Try our selections from different countries all in one buffet
Lobby Lounge - Chocomotion
A variety of chocolate delicacies feature in our Lobby during November, choose from the daily creations of our Executive Pastry Chef
Manhattan Grill & Bar - Pasta Pronto and Wine Galore
This month we go mad with Fresh Pasta's, Chef offers a multidue of selections never before seen in the Manahattan ALL fresh ALL homemade ALL yummy
Included with each selection is a Glass of Wine from Italy. Choose from Michele Chiarlo Gavi – White or Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti - Red

Hot Pot at The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Come for your winter favorite at 21st Floor Restaurant of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing. The delicious Hot Pot is offering Black Chicken Soup, Spring Pigeon Soup, Clear soup or Red (spicy) Soup to suit your own taste. Over 40 dishes of seafood, meat, mushrooms and vegetables are for you to choose from while you overlooking the panoramic view of Beijing. For reservations, please call (8610)6590 5566 ext. 2295.

"Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet - One for Three"
27th November 2003, A time to rejoice with the whole family, our Cafe restaurant presents the ideal venue for you to celebrate this year's Thanksgiving dinner with traditional roasted turkey carved at the action station. One complimentary dinner will be provided when dining for three persons. Info & Booking @ (8610)6500 2233 ext. 8040

Dom Perignon Guest Chef
Aria is proud to introduce Michelin Three-Star Chef Bernard Dance who will be presenting some of the best French cuisine to the Beijing gastronomy scene from November 27 to 30. Chef Dance will display his exceptional culinary skills in pairing the delightful champagnes from the House of Moet & Chandon with dishes to bring out the best of its aroma and flavor.
Tel: (8610) 65052266 ext 36

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Drama: Orphan of Zhao
Capital Theatre 65249847, until Nov 20

Movie: Hidden Track (Xunzhao Zhou Jielun)
Nov 13 - 21
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, November 17, 2003
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Salsa Party
Laborghini Cafe 65021088, 8:30 PM

Mon 19:00 iRB Rugby World Cup France v England
Mon 21:00 iRB Rugby World Cup New Zealand v Australia
Club Football, Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn for location and full week's schedule.

Tuesday, November 18, 2003
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Master of the House: DJ John Digweed (of John Digweed and Pasha fame) is coming to Beijing
Club Mix 65302889, 9 PM

Wild in the Country stared by Elvis Presley
B2M bar 6426109, 8 PM

Bei Mac Meeting
More info, pls visit www.beimac.com

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, November 19, 2003
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Wednesday, November 19 - YPHH Happy Hour, venue TBA, 6:30pm
Again on the third Wednesday of the month, the YPHH Happy Hour, at time of print the venue still had to be decided. Beers and standard mix drinks priced at the low YPHH prices you are used to. Snacks will be available too and of course there is the Lucky Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Please bring business cards and friends for the Happy Networking! More info on www.yphh.com

Japanese Opera: Kabuki
Tianqiao Theatre 83156300, 7:30 PM

Thursday, November 20, 2003
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Concert for World Children
Capital Stadium 68335552, 7:30 PM

Viol@ (1998)
Marta is an interviewer for a poll company: she listens to other people's dreams but she lives a cold and single life. One day she tries an online sex chat with the nickname of Viola and 'meets' Wittler.....Italian with English subtitles. italcult@public.bta.net.cn, www.italcultbeijing.org. Free Entrance

Jazz Night
Vibes 64378082, 9 PM

German DJ Timo Maas comes to play
Club Nightman 64662562, 9 PM

Friday, November 21, 2003
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The First Wuqiao International Acrobatics Gala
Worker Stadium 65016655, 7:30 PM

Solo Concert by Zhang Lihui
Tianqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM

Go For Broke (Heng Shu Heng)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

DJ Chozie from the UK
The Loft 65017501, 9 PM

Dance and acrobatics
Tianqiao Theatre 83156300, 7:15 PM

Saturday , November 22, 2003
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Charity Concert: Hepatitis Free
All the proceeds will be donated to "Hepatitis Free Generation Funds". Programs
Capital Gymnasium 68335552, 7:30 PM

Pop-punk band Reflector (Fanguangjing) performs
Loup Chante 62767355, 9 PM

New set of house, ragga and jungle music by French Vinylmaster Alex TC tickles the hardcore Vibes 64378082, 10 PM

Go For Broke (Heng Shu Heng)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Directory of Contemporary Chinese artists
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Erhu Concert
San Wei Bookstore 66013204, 8:30 PM

Sunday , November 23, 2003
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Movie: Almost a Love Story (Tian mimi), with English subtitles
Lee's Carpet House,call 8457 2772, email carpetcinema@yahoo.com

Taste and learn the pleasures and properties of China's various teas.
B2M Bar 64261091,3 PM

Tour: Coin Museum and Stone Scripture Museum
For reservation pls email to: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

International Newcomers' Network (INN)
Monday, 24 November, 10:00 am to 12 noon, "Celebrating the Holidays in Beijing", Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 3rd Floor. 30 RMB includes coffee/tea and snacks. Join us for special holiday snacks, informal chat and coffee. Find out where to buy specialty foods and decorations for the holidays and get unique gift ideas. Free holiday photo. Afterwards our "lunch bunch" heads off for more chat at a local restaurant. INN meets the last Monday of each month except for December. All expats welcome, especially those who have just arrived in Beijing. The January 26 topic will be "Exercise Your Options Indoors". Info:pennyburke7@hotmail.com

Wed. Nov. 26 - YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, The Kerry Centre Hotel
Taste wines from the 5 continents with YPHH at Centro, the new lobby bar of The Kerry Centre Hotel. Centro provides canapes and snacks and after the tasting you can enjoy their Happy Hour deal of buy one get one free! RMB 100 per person only. Lucky Draw & Live performance by Donna Robbins. More info & reservations via www.yphh.com

Argentina Pantomime "Ms Tango"
Tianqiao Theater 63170465, Nov 27 -30

Enjoy an unplugged evening with Songwriter-Performer
Jessica Meider at CD Jazz Cafe on the 26th November, 9-10pm, Ticket 30RMB, more info: jbmeider@yahoo.com

Afro-Caribbean Beat Night
Catch your favourite DJs Albert and 'C' along with guest DJ Elly, playing the groove from the South Seas. Free. Club Points 62325439, Nov 29

Tuesday, December 23 - YPHH-IT Tech Networking Night at Schiller's 2, 6:30-9:30pm
YPHH introduces YPHH-IT: a monthly event especially for all in the IT-industry. RMB 50 includes a beer on entry and snacks provided by Schiller's 2. Please visit www.yphh.com for more info.

Brazil State Dance and Song Troupe: Mid-night Bash
Beizhan Theater 68351383, Dec 5

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