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Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
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Travel Information |
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Philippine
Airlines takes you to the City of Light!
Laoag is the capital of historic Ilocos Norte
province and serves as the commercial capital of the
region. No other place in the country reflects such
historical legacy as the Ilocos province. The 17th-century
Paoay Church and Bell Tower of Gothic-Baroque-Oriental
design were listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The coral
stone bell tower served as an observation post of the
Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. Prices
start at CNY3,150. Tel: (86 21)6279 8765 Fax: (86 21)6279
8762
Cheap
Tickets From US To China
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To
China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest
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Visit
Burma Via Yunnan Province
Take a packeged tour to Kunming in Yunnan,
then you can also go to Burma! You will first relax
in Kunming, then spend 2 days in Burma, where you will
see semi-tropical virgin forests and everglade parks.
RMB5988 includes roundtrip flight tickets and 3-star
hotel accomodation. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5588
8538
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Health & Fitness |
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True
relaxation begins with a state of mind.
Dragonfly was created to be an oasis of peace
and tranquility, a city retreat of unashamed luxury,
whispering of the supreme reign of serenity. Tucked
away in the heart of downtown, these contemporary
Asian retreats are well equipped to deliver the
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in China. Here is an environment in which you
can relax, reflect, rejuvenate in pure pleasure.
20 Donghu Rd Tel: (8621) 5405 0008 / 206 Xinle
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Tel: (8621) 6279 4625 / Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei
Rd. Tel: (8621) 6242 4328 www.dragonfly.net.cn
Winter
Special Plastic Surgery Package at Major Young
Winter is the best season for plastic
surgery, Major Young has prepared special packages
for it. Choose any package you will get a free
facial care treatment, and 90% off for some items.
For details, pls dial hotline: (8621) 6229 0000
Will's
Gym
Lose that winter fat with us! Courses
include aerobics, Latin dance, yoga, karate and
boxing for different people. Because of the top-grade
equipments and senior professional trainers, we
have become the hot body-building centre in Hongqiao
Area in two months after our grand opening. Now
there is a special for a annual membership, only
1900rmb. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5208 0199
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Relocations |
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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: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: request@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831
Shanghai
Gong Xin Zhong Nan Certified Public Accountants
A member firm of Morison Internaitonal, we have
professional CPAs with a lot of experience, and can help
you with all the finance and account business. TEL: (8621)
6378 5751, Email: sgxzncpa@uninet.com.cn
Kaida
Auto Relocation
With ISO comfirmation, you can trust for our
high quality services. The services include not only moving,
but also includes packing and cleaning, and free boxes
will be offerred. You can choose the trucks for your need.
We can help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638
8918
Shida
Relocation
We have a service centre in every district in
Shanghai. So wherever you are in Shanghai, just a call,
you can get the high and quick service from us. Hotline
(free): 800 220 2268
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Serviced
Apartment For 2800rmb/month
I have a 1 bedroom serviced apartment
in the Shanghai Howard Johnson Service Apartment
building available on March 16 for 6-12 months.
The price is great: 2800RMB a month. It is furnished,
and if you need plates and all the furniture, you
can pay an additional 1200RMB and I will sell that
to you (really good appliances!!). The apartment
is a 5min walk to the Xinzha Subway Stop and you
can walk to People's Square in about 20 minutes.
It faces east and south and has a nice view of the
Bund and good sunlight throughout the day. There
is also a Pizza Hut and Sichuan restaurant in the
building, a small health club, and a dry cleaner
that will come to your apartment to pickup and return
your clothing. The building is about 3 years old
and the management staff speak English. This is
a great deal and I need to have the lease signed
soon, so please email me asap at shanghaiprc@gmail.com
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Computer
Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
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Shanghai
Security Service Corporation
Services include bodyguard, setting up
security systems, monitor equipment supply, and
financial escort in transportation. Email: info@security.sh,
TEL: (8621) 5306 5182
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Community Announcements |
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YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing & Shanghai. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH
Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights, YPHH Food &
Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings, weekend-outings,
day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes
to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com
Wednesday,
March 2 - YPHH Wine Night at Senses
Spain will be the theme for this month's Wine Night!
Live Spanish music, Spanish tapas and of course
3 Spanish wines. That plus a fantastic Lucky Draw
for RMB 100 per person only! More info and reservations
via http://www.yphh.com
Spain
will be the theme for this month's Wine Night! Live
Spanish music, Spanish tapas and of course 3 Spanish
wines. That plus a fantastic Lucky Draw for RMB
100 per person only! More info and reservations
via http://www.yphh.com
Active
Sports Active Social (ASAS) Presents Shanghai International
Basketball League (SIBL) coming in February. Two
Leagues, One Tournament, and One Champion. 20 teams
of local and expat players battle for number 1.
Limited spots so SIGN UP NOW! Cert. refs, gyms,
jerseys all provided and with free gifts from sponsors.
Have a team or looking for a team, email us to register
at services@asas.com.cn
or visit our website at www.asas.com.cn.
"Activate Your Life" thru ASAS.
KUNCHAN
EXPAT CLUB - Meets 2nd & 4th Tues ea.
month, 6PM at Lacardo Pizza: 195 Bailu Lu, Kunshan.
Upcoming Socials: MAR.5th Bowling & Dinner,
Mar.18th Wine & Cheese Soire. Email for details
jimkath@spstech.com.cn
Or call: 512-57720852 or 13706260041.Check us out
at www.kunshanexpatclub.com
Shanghai
Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes.
Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s.
Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905
Kunshan
Expatriates Club (KEC) has a newly formed
organization in KUNSHAN for English speaking Westerners.
Our purpose is to support the English speaking community
in Kunshan w/ info and social events. Newcomers
are welcome!! Email Janie for info: nostil@att.net
Chicago
China Connection (CCC)
An informal social and business networking
group to promote Chicago-China interests. Open to
all who either live in, have some connection to,
or just have an interest in Chicago. For info contact
chinagmf@uninet.com.cn
Shanghai
Softball League
Currently it has ten teams. Plays a spring and fall
season each year, with games on each Sunday. If
you're interested in joining a team or forming your
own, contact Jim nights between 6:30 and 10pm at
6875 7766 or email him at yelsub@online.sh.cn
Australian
Graduate Alumni Club
Calling all Australian Graduates - no
discrimination whether you studied in Australia's,
South East Asia's or China's campuses. All are welcome.
Write to Sonny Khoong at dreamsun2@yahoo.com
China
Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
Nanjing
Volleyball we are seeking players who are
interested in joining together to play on a weekly
basis. For more details, Email: annabel_TXY@hotmail.com
Shanghai Hash House Harriers, runs
every Sunday 3pm in winter, 4pm in summer. Check
the web site shanghaihhh.com for directions to next
hash.
Lifeline
Shanghai - a hotline providing free and
confidential emotional support and information for
the expatriate community. TEL (21)6279 8990.
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In
the Dream "Mutyu" - Seal Carving
Exhibition by Myohseki Shimura, a famous artist
from Japan.
February 26-March 6, Room With A View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
Photo
Exhibition of Old Shanghai Customs
Thru March 12, Unique Hill Studio (86) 7002 1011
1800
East
China Import & Export Commodity Fair 2005
March 1-6, Shanghai New International Exhibition
Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Shanghai
Cool: A New Summit of Asian Innovation
March 2-April 3, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Arts TEL (8621)
6587 2530
Spring
Gifts & Home Product Expo, 2005
March 3-6, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Toy China
2005 (Spring)
March 6-8, Shanghai International Exhibition Centre
TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Solo
Show
Oil paintings by Xu Ming.
Thru February 28, Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery
TEL (8621) 6386 6161
Picasso's
Prints
Works of Picasso from 1920-1968.
Thru March 2, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition
Hall TEL (8621) 6318 4477
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Steak
House
In
March, for a reservation for 4 persons, a bottle
of Penfolds Koonunga Hill wine will be offered with
your dinner selection from the a la carte. Prices
start from RMB240 + 15%, inclusive of salad, bar,
fruits andice-cream. Please call tel : (86 21)6256
8888 for your table reservations.
Pio
Cesare Wine Dinner
Join Pio Boffa for a wonderful Wine Dinner
with a selection of some of his best wines from
the Family Estate in Piedmont, Italy, on March 10th.
Reservations are required for this evening. RMB
688 + 15% surcharge per person. Set menu with wine
selection available throughout the month. Level
3, (86 21)62791888 – 5306/5307
JW's
California Brunch at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Relax at JW's California Grill to gourmet
appetizer and dessert spreads, tailor-made entrées
complemented with a free-flow of Moet & Chandon
Rosé. Explore the 40th floor JW's Lounge
and 8-9-8 Cigar Bar with over 50 Martinis, Californian
wines, French pressed coffees and live entertainment,
every Sunday, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Priced at
RMB438* and includes a free flow of Moet & Chandon
Rosé, Brut N.V., Martinis and Californian
Wines. At RMB298* excluding alcoholic beverages.
For reservations call (86 21)5359 4969 ext. 6455.
Renaissance
Cafe "East Meets West" Buffet Dinner
Spend a night of tasty adventure around
the world. Our sumptuous dinner buffet offers you
a fusion of international flavors with a different
variety of delicacies every night. Take delight
in your favorites and discover new highlights from
the best of the world cuisine at Renaissance Café.
Every night in March from 6.30~10.30 pm. RMB 178+
15% per adult, RMB 89+ 15% per child (5-12 yrs).
Tel: (86 21)6275 0000 ext 2132. Renaissance Yangtze
Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Email: renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com
San
Francisco SteakHouse March Promotions
Sfsh bring you exciting offers in March.
Monday to Friday: Dine before 6pm and get a welcome
cocktail of your choice, free a glass of house wine
after 9pm. Daily: Order a Live Lobster and get a
bottle of Freixenet Negro Brut sparkling wine FREE;
Order a miniature bottle of Mumm Champagne and enjoy
3 Canadian Oysters FREE; Enjoy 2 More exciting Daily
Specials at SF Steakhouse! Duoble Tuesday: Order
two sets of 3-Course entree + salad and soup and
get a bottle of Bar Edien Carbernet Sauvignon FREE!
Battle of Midweek Wednesday: Order any Combo Parade
and get B52 & finish with Submarine cocktail
FREE! TEL: (86 21)62093377
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Theater & Performances |
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Live
Show of Mandy Gaines
By Mandy Gaines, the Queen of Jazz, Soul and R&B.
March 4-20 (from Tuesday to Saturday), Madam Zung
TEL (8621) 5832 0738
Female
Conductor
The concert will be directed by Zhang Jiemin, one
of the few established female conductors in China.
March 5, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6217 3055
The Phantom
of the Opera
Thru March 12, Shanghai Great Theatre TEL (8621)
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
February 28, 2005
Tequila Night
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Ladies
Night
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181
Tuesday,
March 1, 2005
March Special Set Meal
6-course meal with Japanese dishes.
Daily, Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Blue
Tuesday
25rmb for any beer, wine and soft drinks.
Blue Frog TEL (8621) 6445 6634
Latin
Night
Live Band "LATIN CARAVAN" and DJ Cam playing
purely Latin Music.
25rmb Fruit Margaritas.
9:30pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Wednesday,
March 2, 2005
YPHH SH Wine Night
The entrance fee per person is 100rmb only, including
the 3 wines, fingerfood, live music and lucky prize
draws. Stay on afterwards for a meal or just some
more wine.
Senses Wine Lounge TEL (8621) 5492 1655
Hump
Day
You made it! It's all down hill from here to the
weekend. DJ Cam is on hand to give you a nudge on
your way with some Disco & Funk Jack Daniels
400rmb/bottle.
9pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Superfly
DJ Tate Strauss (Australia) 70's ghetto pimp tunes
and disco classics, Martini's 2 for 1 all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Thursday,
March 3, 2005
Mi Casa (My House)
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Boozy
Thursday
Draft beer only 10rmb all night long.
Palace TEL (8621) 6472 6899
Mandatory
Martini
Two martinis for the price of one from the widest
selection in the city.
JW's Lounge inside JW Marriott TEL (8621) 5359 4969
ext. 6864
Friday,
March 4, 2005
Couple's Night
50% off for all desserts for couples.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Put Your
Soul on The Table
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Breakbeat brought to you
by DJ V-Nutz & Kingpin (Australia). 100rmb open
bar.
10pm-2am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Latin
Dancing Night
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637
Late
Shift
Plays strictly House music through the whole night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Saturday,
March 5, 2005
Wine Night
100rmb for 3 glasses or 200rmb for a bottle of selected
wine.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Latin
Ladies Night
With live band "Latin Caravan" playing
funky Latin dance music while DJ Cam spins some
underground Latin Jazz and funk. Free flow Margarita
& Lychee Martini for the ladies 9pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Schnitzel-Night
99rmb for all-you-can-eat, including 2 draft beer.
Papa's Bierstube TEL (8621) 6465 8880
Late
Shift
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Sunday,
March 6, 2005
Lounge About
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease
you out of the week that was…ALL bottled beer
20rmb ALL night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Free
Swing Course and Swing Dancing Party
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637
All-You-Can-Drink
Drink all you can for 100rmb from 7pm up to 2am,
for standards and selected beers only.
Cat Bar TEL (8621) 6120 4123 |
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March 16 - YPHH Happy Hour at Zapatas, 6:30pm
This month's YPHH Happy Hour takes place at Zapatas.
Free beers for the first 100 people through the
door and many other drink specials. Lucky Draw by
Links Relocations with the monthly bottle of Champagne.
Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More
info on http://www.yphh.com
Carlifornia
Soul Vol. 1
Mural Bar Presents “DJ SHORTKUT” @ Ark
Live House (Xintiandi). Supported by DJ V-Nutz &
Amino Soul. Pre Sale: 80rmb, at the door: 100rmb.
April 1. 10pm-4am, Mural Tel (8621) 6433 5023
AmCham
Shanghai's Third Annual Charity Ball to Benefit
Special Olympics
Saturday, March 12, 2005, 6pm-1am at the Grand Hyatt
Shanghai to benefit special Olympics. 800rmb each
for tickets. Please contact Wang Lin at (8621) 6279
7119 x 5289 or
email: wang_lin@amcham-shanghai.org,
or Carmina Jimenez at (8621) 6279 7119 x 5651 or
email: carmina@amcham-shanghai.org.
Pop
Jazz Queen: Norah Jones
Norah Jones's first-ever concert in China. Tickets
selling for 380-580rmb.
March 9, Shanghai International Gymnastic Centre
(Changning Arena)
Tel (8621) 6273 7780
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