The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Cakes Feel The Bite Of Packaging
• Elder Aides Sought As Youth Mentors
• Boat Accident Kills 20 In Sichuan
• Anniversary Of Confucius' Birth Remembered
• Shanghai Expecting 3rd Baby Boom
• China To Introduce More Constructive Measures For Youths
• Nation On Alert Against Outbreak Of Bird Flu

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Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB 50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen. The Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (755) 25988861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. Tel: (755) 26687777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26938198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel: (20) 83729977

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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere? Join the Shenzhen Cheese and Wine club. For details, please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com

Summer Time, Clicquot Time, until Sept 30
Premium Picnic Baskets including 1 Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Ice jackets, glasses and special deli items. Availablet at Cafe Zentro, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., OCT. For details, call (755) 26936888

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514.

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

New Expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who knows Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.

Guangzhou
Guangzhou International Women's Open 2004, Sept 25-Oct 3
3rd level of the WTA Tour. Fang Cun Tennis Center, Fang Cun Sports Center, Long Xi Da Dao, Fang Cun District. Call (20) 81600427 for more details.

National Acrobat Competition, Oct 1-8
Opening ceremony on Oct 1. Call (20) 83889626 for details. Oct 2-7 - actual competitions, closing ceremony at Tianhe Sport Center. Call (20) 38796060 for more into.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members), RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB 900 (non-members), RMB 750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

Hongkong
Relocasia Hong Kong 5-a-side league, Sept 28-Dec 25
South Island School Sport & Recreation Centre, HK$125/game/team. For more details, contact ben.tyrrell@relocasia.com

Shenzhen
2004 Shenzhen (Autumn) Real Estate Fair, Sept 30-Oct 4,
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83785196

Guangzhou
2004 Guangzhou Shopping Festival, Oct 1-5,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 84447728, 84243969
The 10th National Fine Art Exhibit, Sept 10-Oct 17
Held every 5 years, RMB 15, Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island. For details, call (20) 87351468, 87351336.

Ancient Coins Exhibit, Sept 25-Oct 25
The Qingdao Museum shows off their rich collection of ancient coins. RMB 20, 9am-5pm, Guangzhou Art Museum, call (20) 83659202 for details.

The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
*Summer Lunch Buffet - RMB58 net /person; 11:30-14:30; Venue: 1/F Piazza Cafe. Enjoy our Summer Lunch Buffet everyday at Piazza Cafe. Sumptuous food, elegant environment, excellent service are all orchestrated for your ultimate dinning experience. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.501 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *All You Can Eat Dim Sum - RMB48 net/person=48 kinds of Dim Sum; 07:30-14:30; Venue: 2/F Artisan Court. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.588 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *Brazilian BBQ Buffet Dinner - Enjoy the spirit of South American by visiting our sizzling BBQ Buffet at 1/F Piazza Cafe. Family Package: RMB338+15%(3persons), Including a glass of home-brewed beer or soft drink for each person. Adult: RMB158+15%; Child: RMB98+15%. Friday and Saturday: 18:00-21:30. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext. 501 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com

Shenzhen
Golden Elephant Thai Restaurant
Block B, 1F, Lido Hotel, Dongmennan Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 82233888

Garden Grill Brazilian Barbecue of Shekou
1F, Taizi Hotel, #3 Taizi Lu, behind the Black Beauty Irish Pub, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26676608

Afghan Restaurant
1F. Jingan Bldg, Wen Jin Nan, Shen Nan Dong Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 25106244

Guangzhou
Milano's
Italian food, 3-103 Xinchen Beijie, Tianhe Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 38810594

Amanokawa
1F Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu. Tel: (20) 87554411

Jiangxi Ren
JIangxi cuisine, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 87625537

Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel: (769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel: (769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel: (769) 2222222

Shenzhen Happy Hours
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Shenzhen
3rd Floor
Classy and cool ambience, 3F Imperial Palace, Baoan South Rd, Luohu District. Tel: (755) 81180238

MoonDance Coffee & Bar
GF, European Shopping Mall Garden, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas Chinese Town. Tel: (755) 26757669

Upstairs Fusion Cuisine & Bar
201, 2F, Tian'an Kejichuangyeyuan, Building, Futian District. Tel: (755) 82049878

Guangzhou
23 Club
Confusing theme of country music and laser lights. 1F Guangdong IEC Tower, 403 Huanshi donglu. Tel: (20) 87323487

Gypsy King Bar
BF, West Tower, ZhuJiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Rd (next to Garden Hotel). Tel: (20) 83875177

City Bar
Wing C, Tianhe Grand City Plaza, Tianhe Lu. Tel: (20) 87593177

October 4, Monday
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Shenzhen
Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB 45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116

Guangzhou
Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB 90 per hour, at the Insignt Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

October 5, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 13714820071

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
6-8pm, Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. 6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Mahjong for ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389.

October 6, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool Competition. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 82301833 for details.

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on all consumption. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83862888

October 7, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

T-Bone Thursday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.

October 8, Friday
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Shenzhen
Mardi Gras Black Tie Ball
By American Chamber of Commerce-GD, 7pm, RMB650, Shangrila Hotel, Luohu District. For booking, please contact Ms. Sharon Feng by fax 020-83321642 or email events@amcham-guangdong.org.

AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Beer and Pizza Night @ Mama Gelato
6-11pm. Carlsberg Beer at RMB10, Sea World Plaza Shop 70-71 Shekou, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26850910

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm - 1:30am. All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Rooftop BBQ Weekends at McCawleys,
5:30pm onwards, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Happy Hour
Buy 1 get 1, 6-8pm, Cangaroo Stop, Rm. 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (20) 85513838 for details.

October 9, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Love In Party
Every Sat, 10:30pm at Dafudi Habibi, inside Donghu Guoyuan Park, Luohu District, Tel: (755) 25520000

Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Shekou Hash
2:30pm. Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Rooftop BBQ Weekends at McCawleys,
5:30pm onwards, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

October 10, Sunday
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Shenzhen
World Beat at VBar
10pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Call (755) 26936888

Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Sunday Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 115 per person. Available on lunch. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496

Hongkong
MogWai in Hongkong
Psychedelic music, HK$380-$420, HITEC Auditorium, for more details, call (852) 28507686, 23962608.

Bond - Classified Tour In HK
HK$320-$780, HKCEC. For more details, call (852) 31288288

Shenzhen
China Hi-Tech Fair 2004, Oct 12-17,
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, visit www.chtf-expo.com

12th Shenzhen Int'l Toys & Gifts Fair, Oct 22-25,
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 82931602, 82931603

2004 China (Shenzhen) International Fruit & Tech Exhibition, Oct 28-31
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 25159997

Guangzhou
The 96rd Session Chinese Export Commodities Fair, Oct 15-30
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 26082558

The 24th China Autumn Motorcycle Parts Exhibition & Trade Fair, Nov 6-8,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 81986261, 81986261

The 6th China New Medical Products & New Technology Trade Fair, Nov 19-21,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 87374230, 87371177

2004 the 4th China (Guangzhou) Medical & Health-Care Commodities Fair, Nov 19-21,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 87374230, 87371177

Hongkong
The Aquascutum Hong Kong Open Amateur & Mid-Amateur Open Golf Championships, Oct 28-31
HK$800-$1000, Hong Kong Golf Club New Course, for details, visit www.hkga.com

The Edge, Hong Kong's Premier Nightclub
Has work had you on the edge lately? There is only one cure join us for the Happy Hour special, The Drink Club Tue-Sat 6pm-9pm, All you can drink for HKD120 only! Soothing live music from 7PM onwards Tue to Fri. Cosmo Frenzy, our very own Ladies Night, every Wed. from 9pm onwards, with live music from 7PM and DJ's May and Eric Bryan on vinyl control with R&B tunes all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting at 7PM, Tel 2523 6690, info@edgehk.com or visit www.edgehk.com

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