_89K
Special NT$399 all-you-can-drink draft beer offer every Sunday.

_Barcode
"Summer Cuba－A Night of Mojitos" from now until 8/31. Located on the 2nd floor of The Landis Hotel Taichung is Barcode, where you can experience a classy cocktail culture in an elegant lounge setting. Starting today, order any Mojito cocktails and enjoy the buy-2-get-1-free offer. This delicious drink comes in several flavors, watermelon, strawberry and cantaloupe. Each Mojito drink starts at NT$300 (the buy-2-get-1-free offer is not to be shared among with others). For reservations, call (04) 2326-8008 ext. BARCODE, Hours: 7 pm-2 am.

_Concession
Daily Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy-3-get-1 free. Hours: 8 pm-3 am, Mon-Thurs, minimum charge is NT$300 per person, plus 10% service charge. Fri-Sun, minimum charge is NT$350 per person plus 10% service charge.

_Country Goose Kitchen
Happy Hour cocktails buy one get one free, Mondays to Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Delicious Western-style food on the menu.

_C.U. Club (Collective Unconscious)
Wednesday Crazy Ladies Night with prizes--only NT$100 for ladies to join. Friday Bikini Party--lady guests in bikinis get in free and can try tasty cocktail drinks. Hottest Bikini Queen chosen each week with prizes. Saturday Hip Hop Live Show, and Open Mic Sundays.

_December
Happy Hour Sun-Thu 7-9 pm, beer buy 2 get 1 free. Sat 12-year-old Spey Scotch, buy 2 get 1 free.

_Easy Pub
Live music every night with Fri. Rock Nights and Sat. Jazz Nights w/special show. Happy Hour before 10 pm.

_Escape
12-1 am live jazz music Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat. Friday Rock Nights and Fri/Sat NT$500 all you can drink. Wed/Fri Ladies Nights with 1 free drink.

_Frog
Frog 1:
Business Lunches from NT$99. Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4. Reserve your birthday parties early and get a free 8-inch cake and a birthday cocktail.

Frog 2:
Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4.

Frog 3:
Keg of beer plus three dishes only NT$999. Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4.

_Freedom
All beers are NT$100 each, all-you-can-drink for free for the birthday girl/ boy. (offer available daily).

_In Casa Restaurant
Buy-2-get-1-free deal on all drinks Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 pm. Great dinners, NT$125 tea times (Mon-Fri 2-5 pm) and free Internet access. Open 2 pm-12 am weekdays (opens 11 am Sat/Sun).

_JDS Live Band Pub
A variety of five live performances each night from 9 pm on. Show up before 9 pm and get a buy-1-get-1-free deal on beers.

_La Bodega
Thurs. Ladies Night w/NT$90 mixed drinks. Daily specials: Taiwan Draft 1000cc only NT$200. Mon.-Fri. 6-8 pm buy-2-get-1-free Happy Hours. Reserve for your birthday parties and get a free Sangria and buy-1-get-1-free drinks. English Premier League games live every week. Darts, pool table and football table. Second-floor special buffet by reservation (25-30 people).

_Londoner
Daily live sports--English Premier League and F1 (check www.londoner.com.tw). Sept. Happy Hour Tue-Fri 7-10 pm NT$130 Carlsberg on tap. Salsa Nights Sept. 5, 13 and 20; Live Band Night Sept. 27; Teachers' Night Sept. 28. Tues. B&B Night--1 free beer with any burger. Wed. Cocktail Nights--NT$100 cocktails all night. Thurs. Pub Quizzes Sept. 4, 18 with free beers and NT$200 Vodka Red Bulls. Fri. Music Night--NT$199 Steak Burger Special. Sat. Live English Premier League and F1. Free bar on your birthday; Yard of Ale Challenge. Closed Mondays.

_Lounge ONE
Weekly specials: Mon. Bombay Sapphire Gin 20% off; Tue. Bacardi Rum Cocktails buy-2-get-1-free; Wed. Mojito Night--NT$800 free-flow Mojitos in 4 flavors; Thur. Wonderful 8 Drinking Night--20% off Bacardi 8 glass/bottle; Fri. NT$800 Free Flow Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktails; Sat/Sun Dewar's Night--20% off glass/bottle Dewar's 12-yr.

_Oldies
Live bands Wed, Fri 10:30 pm-12:30 am. Daily specials: Mon. Wings Nite--1 bucket only NT$200; Tue. Martini Nite--buy-1-get-1-free; Wed. Draft Beer Nite--40% off; Thur. Bottle Beer Nite--375ml beer NT$100; Fri. Lady's Nite--2 half-price drinks for ladies; Sat. Progressive Nite--All drinks 50% off 5-6 pm, 30% off 6-8 pm, 10% off 8-10 pm, plus live DJ show; Sun. All-You-Can-Eat Pizza NT$299 (includes 500cc soda), wine/champagne 15% off.

_The Pig Pen Disco Pub
Free entry to 2F Disco if you dine at 1F British-style restaurant first. Pig Pen Angels dance with you Wed, Fri and Sat nights. Fri/Sat Sexy Weekend Nights--free admission to first 20 girls in sexy bikinis, bareback, hot pants & miniskirts. Sunday Pop Music Nite--all-you-can-drink special and Majeed Band 450.

_PJ's Cafe
Sept. 13 Mid-Autumn BBQ. Oktoberfest Specials last 2 weekends (Fri-Sun) of Sept. with NT$100 German beer and NT$100 Bratwurst with sauerkraut on roll. NFL football games in HDTV all night each Mon., Tues. and Wed. Saturday. Early Show 8-10 pm every week with live bands. Sunday Brunch 3-6 pm with 6 pm Open Mic with Steak BBQ (6-9 pm) from NT$295. Daily lunch menu from 12 noon with various pastas and sandwiches. Weekly Seafood Saturdays (6-11 pm) with all-you-can-peel shrimp and salmon, plus NT$150 burgers and chilidogs Fridays at 6 pm. Mon-Fri NT$100 drink specials.

_Tapa Tapa Spanish Restaurant
Live band Minda's Jazz plays Latin/jazz music 7-9 pm Wed.

---Scheduled Events---

Sept. 5 Fri.
@ Londoner | Salsa DJ Night, 9 pm with DJ, NT$300 entrance fee.

Sept. 13 Sat.
@ PJ's Cafe | Mid-Autumn BBQ with drink specials, starts around 5-6 pm.

@ La Bodega | Themed Party- Disco Night, the party you've been waiting for is here! Disco Night goes from 9:30 pm til 3 am. Don't let anything stop you from coming; wear your 70s disco outfit and enjoy one free drink, as well as a whole night of drink specials (minimum charge is NT$100).

@ Londoner | Salsa Dancing Night, 9 pm with NT$250 entrance fee.

Sept. 20 Sat.
@ 89K | Three Day Bender CD Launch Party, 10:30 pm until late, with 3 bands: Dirty Skies, The DoLittles, and Three Day Bender, plus Special Surprise guests!

@ Londoner | Salsa Libra Night, 9 pm, with NT$300 entrance fee.

Sept. 27 Sat.
@ Londoner | Live Band Night, 10 pm, with NT$100 bottled beers.

Sept. 28 Sun.
@ Londoner | Teachers' Night--teachers get NT$100 on-tap Carsberg beer for NT$100 Poutine (chips, cheese, gravy).

If you would like to announce a "What's On", the deadline is the 15th of the month prior. Please send us your news release to news@taiwanfun.com before this date.

upcoming WHAT'S COOKING

The Splendor Hotel
Euro A International Buffet Celebrates their 30th Anniversary until 9/30
Euro A, the top-notch, international buffet located on the 12th floor of The Splendor Hotel Taichung, has invited chefs from eight different countries and backgrounds to help celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Their offerings include global fare from India, Thailand, Japan, the U.S., and Hong Kong; this way, customers have the wonderful opportunity to savor all the different styles at once. Until 9/30, Euro A will offer daily discounts for their customers during lunch and dinner hours: 34% off on Mondays and Tuesdays, 23% off on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 12% off from Friday to Sunday. Senior Citizens (65+) can enjoy a 45% discount from Monday to Thursday with a photo ID. Euro A International Buffet prices are as follows: for weekdays, lunch is NT$588, and dinner is NT$720 per person. On weekends, lunch is NT$660 and dinner is NT$758, plus a 10% service charge. For reservations, call (04) 2324-6111.

Windsor Hotel
This year, the Windsor Hotel is inviting you to savor specialty moon cakes that depart from traditional flavors. For a change, try the new, coffee-scented Cappuccino or the Red Wine & Cranberry moon cakes for a tseat. The Plum and Jasmine Tea moon cakes are another new favorite, while the popular Mushroom & Minced Pork flavor will be offered again. Pre-ordering starts on 9/7; order 10 boxes or more for a special price and free home delivery. Call (04) 2465-6555 for reservations. Moon cake pick-up ends on 9/14.

Le Parker
International cuisine at Area 16 Restaurant
Le Parker hotel's first-floor Area 16 Restaurant is promoting an updated menu of creative cuisine from around the world. A variety of dishes is available during lunch or dinner for reasonable prices, with popular items including Spaghetti with Seafood in Thai Sauce (NT$180), Japanese Chicken Rice (NT$220), Indian Curry Hot Pot (NT$180), and Curry Coconut Pork (NT$180). Prices include a tea, juice or coffee; add NT$10 for a dessert, NT$29 for a salad and NT$50 for any extra menu drinks. There is also a 2-5 p.m. teatime special. Call (04) 2452-3456 for information/reservations.

Howard Prince Hotel
Savor 17 Crab Dishes at the Howard Prince Hotel
From 9/15 to 10/31, you can savor as many as 17 crab dishes on the 16th floor of the Howard Prince Hotel. The various dishes include steamed, braised, stir-fried, fried, Taiwanese, Cantonese, and Sichuan-style crab. Recommended dishes include: Spicy Ma Po Tofu Crab, Black Bean Crab, Pumpkin Crab, Vegetable & Crab Soup, and Tomato Crab. All Mud Crab dishes are NT$349 (+10% service charge) and Shawl Crab dishes are NT$449 (+10% service charge). For reservations, call (04) 2463-1616, ext. 21601, 21602.

Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung)
Evergreen Laurel Hotel offers festival delicacies
This year, Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung) presents two traditional Taiwanese moon cakes－mung bean paste and egg yolk shortcake. The Cantonese moon cakes are packed six to a gift box, is priced at NT$1,200. The six flavors are Original Almond, Mochi with Black Sesame, Carrots with Pine Nut, Nut Jujube, Lotus Seed Paste and Stewed Mushroom. The Mung Bean Paste are packed six to a gift box, which costs NT$360. And the Egg Yolk Shortcake are packed 12 to a gift box, priced at NT$540.Orders placed before Sept. 5 will enjoy 10% discount. Special discount for quantity orders is also available. To place orders or for more details, please call: (04) 2313-9988, ext. 2173 Gourmet Shop (1F) or fax (04) 2324-2338.

Mimi's Palm Spring
2008 Moon Festival Fireworks Show
On 9/13, visit Mimi's Palm Spring to celebrate their anniversary and Moon Festival. The fireworks show in Sanyi will start at 7 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. For more information, call (03) 787-9769.
Special discount offers for teachers
Present proof of status for a 25% discount off your purchases at all Mimi's Palm Spring chain restaurants.

The Landis Hotel
La Mode Restaurant introduces a variety of German-style poultry cuisine from 9/5 to 9/25. These classic, flavorful dishes are available to be savored at lunch for NT$680+10%, or at dinner and on weekends for NT$780+10%. Tel: (04) 2326-8008

_September 10WordPad
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Book Discussion Program. Speaker: Ms. Susan Lin Yu-yan, Dept. of Foreign Language, Literature and Linguistics, Providence University. Topic: Growing in Courage: "Under the Blood-Red Sun" by Graham Salisbury

_September 10
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Story Telling Program. Speaker: Kate Hoke

_September 13
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Summer Film Program. Speaker: Stephanie Grady. Topic: Almost Famous

_September 24
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Book Discussion Program. Speaker: Ms. Susan Lin Yu-yan, Dept. of Foreign Language, Literature and Linguistics, Providence University. Topic: Growing in Courage: "A Single Shard" By Linda Sue Park

_September 24
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Story Telling Program. Speaker: Lisa Gillarn. Topics: Lazy Ozzie

_September 27
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Summer Film Program. Speaker: Stephanie Grady. Topic: 8 Mile

 

National Taichung Library:
291-3, JingWu Road, Taichung City
(04)2226-1105#123
www.ntl.gov.tw

 

★Concerts

_From Baroque to Modern-Hotshot cello choir
Twelve cello players are presenting the audiences with different styles of music to educate the public about the cello. The concert will take place at 7:30 pm on Sept. 13 (Sat) at Taichung Chunghsing Concert Hall and at 7:30 pm on Sept. 21 (Sun) at Kaohsiung City Concert Hall. Please visit www.ticket.com.tw or call (04) 2292-5321 for more information.

_National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra's Poem, Dance & Ocean
This performance is part of the "Sound of the Nature" series, designed to sooth and comfort our minds and souls through the beautiful melodies composed by our outstanding musicians' sensitive observations of nature. In this Poem, Dance & Ocean series, renowned bass player Jeff Bradetich will join soprano Xu YiLin to present great concerto pieces. The concert will take place at 7:30 pm on Sept. 3 (Wed) at Hsinchu Culture Bureau (17, DongDa Rd, Sec. 2) and at 7:30 pm on Sept. 4 (Thurs) at Taichung Chunghsing Concert Hall (291-3, JingWu Rd.) Please go to www.artsticket.com.tw for further details.

_Taichung City Music Festival
From Aug. 2 to Sept. 13, every Saturday from 7:30 pm, this music festival will take place at 8 districts in Taichung. More than 70 bands are invited to perform and more than 56 concerts will be held during this period of time. At the closing－day ceremony, thousands of citizens are invited to perform together at the Forest Park. Please refer to the Taichung city government website in the event of typhoons. Please visit http://www.tccg.gov.tw or http://www.tccgc.gov.tw for more information.

★Drama

_Stone Theater's 20th anniversary celebration work: Happy Birthday, Tomorrow
Birthdays are when people celebrate lives. However, on YiSin's birthday, she has to ponder what the meaning of life, as she has lost her loved one. She's been living in pain and sorrow. Feeling lost, she's wondering what lies ahead after death. The show will take place at 7:30 pm on Sept. 13 (Sat) at Taichung County Culture Center (782, YuanHuan E. Rd. FongYuan) and at 7:30 pm on Oct. 9 at JiaYi Culture Center (275, ZhongXao Rd), Please call (04) 2225-0998 (Taichung) during working hours from 9 am to 6 pm (Mon to Fri).

_JUMP
Martial arts performance "JUMP" combined martial arts, acrobatic skills, dance and other comical elements to present audiences with great entertainment. The whole show contains no dialog but it's extremely funny. It will take place at 7:30 pm on Sept. 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun) at MingDe High School. Please visit http://www.ticket.com.tw for more details.

★Activities

_TRUE YOGA
True Yoga has finally arrived in central Taiwan. With its successful experience in Taipei, it's set up an 800-ping, spacious studio in Park Lane by People's Park. More than 200 classes for yoga and dance are provided. Right now, it's free to join as a member. The first 100 members can also win umbrella sets. Please call (04)3700-0000 or visit http://www.trueyoga.com.tw for more information.

_DIY Soap and Story Telling Program
Taichung County Seaport Art Center is holding activities on Sept. 28, including a Soap Making Workshop and Story Time. For NT$100, one can learn how to make soap with the center providing materials. While waiting for the soaps to shape, you can join the Story Time for free. Please call (04) 2627-4568, ext. 203 or Miss Zho at (04) 2627-4570. It's open from Tuesday To Sunday from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

★Dance

_U theatre's 20th anniversary celebration work "The Walk"
U Theater's "Walk" documents its 1,200km-walk this year. The 50-day walk, with cars racing by, bugs and birds singing in the trees, waves and the heat from the earth, and sweat flowing down the back are all to explore the beauty of life. It's brave and it's inspirational. In this play, unprecedented methods are adopted to deliver this wonderful experience, including Aborigine arts from A-mei and Beinan. Aborigine singer YiGi will also share her beautiful voice in the performance. The show will be held at 7:30 pm on Sept. 6 (Sat) and at 2:30 pm on Sept. 7 (Sun) at Zhongshan Concert hall (98, XueShi Rd.) Please contact U Theater at (02) 2938-8188 or visit www.utheatre.org.tw for more details.

_Jyou-Tian Folk Drum & Arts Group
Jia Jiang, warriors have been greatly praised for their legends, protecting the people and delivering justice. It's been part of precious Taiwanese cultural heritage. In this play, elements of play, martial arts, arts, dance and folk songs are applied to explore Taiwan's religions and Jia Jiang's origin. The relationship between the traditions and the society will also be examined. The show will take place at 7:30 pm on Sept. 20 (Sat) at Jhungshan Concert hall (98, XueShi Rd.) and at 7:30 pm on Oct. 25 (Sat) at Taichung County Culture Center (782, YuanHuan E. Rd, FongYuan City). Please visit www.artsticket.com.tw for ticketing details.

_Midsummer Night's Dream by Lang Yang Ballet Dance Group
This wonderful play combines elements of dance, play, music and stage set-up to deliver the beautiful ballet skills, class, jazz, tango and rock styles which all can be appreciated in this comedy romance. It's summer, and it's love. Don't miss out this great performance at 5:30 pm on Sept. 7 (Sun) at Taichung Chunghsing Concert Hall. Please visit www.ticket.com.tw for more information.

---HOTELS---

TAIPEI HOTELS

-Ambience Hotel
Experience the ultra-chic Ambience Hotel from NT$2,760 per night
Special Promotion! Enjoy Taipei's newest design hotel at the most affordable rate! Book now and receive great discounts on your accommodation: * Check-in time is 3 pm, check-out time is 12 am. * Buffet breakfast included. *One complimentary drink coupon per room for bookings on weekdays. * Complimentary coffee and tea available to all guests during their stay at the Ambience Lounge * All bills subject to 10% service charge., TEL: (02)2541-0077

TAICHUNG HOTELS

Chinatrust Hotel (Taichung)
Enjoy Biking Room Packages from now until 12/31
For one night's stay, a group of two pays NT$2,999. This price includes: one night's stay in Deluxe Single or Classic Double Room. This rate also includes two breakfasts, 2 dinners at the Chinese restaurant, and 2 coupons for bike riding at the Tanyashen Bike Path, 2 bottles of mineral water, free access to hotel facilities, daily newspaper and Chinatrust Hotel's own complimentary gift XO Sauce. Note: For each extra guest that stays in the room, there will be an extra NT$800 (but this includes extra bed, dinner coupon and biking coupon.) On weekends, each room will be charged an extra NT$600 (Saturday & national holidays). All prices already include activity fees, as well as service charge, but are not to be joined with other packages. Room guests need to drive their own a car to the biking destination. For reservations, call (04) 2425-8599, ext. 3023, 3024.

Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung)
Happy Family Package
Deluxe triple room NT$5,588 for 2 adults & 1 child; Deluxe family room NT$6,088 for 2 adults & 2 children; Suite NT$7,888 for 2-4 persons. The package includes free ticket for the National Science Museum, coupon of 1F Teart creative workshop on weekdays: NT$400 for Deluxe Triple Room/NT$700 for Deluxe Family Room/NT$1,000 for Suite. And you can also enjoy breakfast buffet, welcome fruit, daily newspaper, free indoor parking, free Evergreen Natural Mineral Water, free use of Health Center Facilities. Prior reservations and a surcharge NT$500 on holidays is required. Each day, the 10 earliest reservations will have priority to secure a Kid's Room. For more information or reservations, please call: (04) 2324-2277.

Freshfields Resort &Conference
"Autumn Seafood Fest" Starting now until 11/30
For the special rate of NT$4,800, guests can stay in the Single/Double room for one night, and receive complimentary Autumn Seafood Fest meals for two, Continental-style breakfast for two, access to spa, sauce, gym facilities, as well as free shuttle bus to and from the HSR station, and a welcoming fruit basket. Visit before the end of September, you'll also receive a sweet cake gift box, one of Taichung's specialty snacks, as well as 2 afternoon tea sets at the Freshfields' Lounge. For more information or reservation, call (04) 2382-9888.

Hotel ONE
Summer Fun Until Sep. 30
Double Occupancy: NT$2,294 per person. Quadruple Occupancy: NT$2,222 per person. Superior Room one night accommodation, breakfast for two at IN Restaurant, complimentary in-room movies, NT$1,500 Spring Field shoes voucher. Add NT$500 per room to receive NT$1,000 hotel restaurant voucher, or stay on Sunday or Monday night to receive the voucher for free. Upgrade to Corner Studio for additional NT$1,000, to Deluxe Studio for NT$2,000 or to Executive Suite for NT$3,000. The above mentioned rates are inclusive of tax and service charge. Additional NT$500 will be charged for weekend or eve of national holiday stays. Please contact (04) 3700-3839.

Hung's Mansion
Grand opening season－no matter what day of the week, all guests can enjoy staying at their luxurious, modern rooms for up to 50% off.
This new 101-room hotel has stunning interior decor and well-equipped guest rooms. Starting now until the end of the year, stay at the 15-ping Classic Single for as low as 1,625+10% per person (including 2 continental-style buffet breakfasts & afternoon tea coupons). Four guests or more stay in the Deluxe Room for as low as NT$1,062+10% (with 4 breakfasts & afternoon tea coupons). The rooms are equipped with TOTO bathroom facilities, RO-filter drinkable tap water system, 42-inch TV and DVD Player, as well as other amenities. For reservations, call: (04) 2255-6688, or go to www.hungsmansion.com

Howard Prince
Two great accommodation packages available now until end of September－the Science Museum & Feng-Jia Night Market package.
(1) Science Museum Tour Package: the Howard Prince Hotel Taichung is offering a special rate package with these rooms (all the following rates are subject to one night's stay only)- stay in the Superior double room, or room for three, for NT$3,599 +10%, with checking-in time from Sunday to Friday. This package also comes with two tickets to the Natural Science Museum and its Botanical Garden, as well as free taxi ride from the hotel to the museum, free buffet breakfast for two at the Mirage Buffet, located on the second floor of the hotel. (2) Explore Taichung's famous Night Market Package: Stay in the Standard Single/Double Room for NT$3,399+10%, with checking-in time from Sunday to Friday. This special rate package also comes with free taxi ride from the hotel to the night market (choose either Donghai or Fengjia market); and two free buffet breakfast at the Mirage the next day. Furthermore, throughout your stay, guests can enjoy a 10% discount at all restaurants within the hotel (excluding the purchase of alcohol, and the use of the conference room and the banquet hall.) Enjoy the spa therapy and other body treatments at Lulu Spa located on the 5th floor; all guests can receive a special rate of NT$1,990, and have free access to the spa complex, gym, swimming pool, and free wireless in the rooms. Every room comes with complimentary bottled water, welcoming fruits, newspaper, as well as free underground parking. There will be a NT$300+10% charge on Saturdays, weekends and national holidays. For reservations, call (04)2463-1616, ext. 2007, 2008.

The Landis Taichung
Saturday Night Late-Nighter's Room Package－Starting now until 12/31
Stay at the Standard Double Room for NT$4,999 (choose either 1 double or 2 single beds). This price also includes 2 lunch coupons for the Chinese & Japanese restaurant, or buffet lunch at the La Mode Restaurant. An environmentally-friendly shopping bag will also be complimentary. Guests' check-out time is extended to 3 pm. This package does not include free breakfasts, and is not to be joined with other packages throughout your stay at the hotel. For reservations, call: (04) 2326-8008.

The Splendor Hotel
Yamay Mala Bay Room Package
Throughout weekdays, NT$4,499, weekends NT$4,799: This price includes two tickets to the Yamay Mala Bay, 2 buffet breakfast coupons, daily newspaper, welcoming fruit basket, mineral water and free access to the swimming pool and health club.
The Natural Science Museum & Botentical Garden Room Package
Throughout weekdays, NT$4,299+ and on weekends and holidays (and before) NT$4,599; this package includes 2 tickets to the Science Museum and the Botanical Garden, 2 breakfast coupons, daily newspaper, welcoming fruit basket, mineral water and free access to the swimming pool and health club.
For reservations, call: (04) 2324-6000.

Windsor Hotel Taichung
The Elite Room & Conference Package
One-Day Conference+Tea Break+Lunch+One-Day Room Stay=NT$3,200+10% or above/person. Apply to the group of 20 or above. Reservation: (04) 2465-6555.

---DOMESTIC TOURS---

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Eagle Travel provides train or flight package tours to Hualien, Taitung, Green Island, Orchid Island and Penghu Island all year round, all tailor made.We also help to book domestic air or train ticket and hotels everywhere in Taiwan.For Reservation: EAGLE TRAVEL TEL:(04) 2226-2175
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---OVERSEAS TOURS---

>>Silk Air opens up for navigation from Kaohsiung to Singapore
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, flies direct from Kaohsiung to Singapore. Connects with Silk and Singapore Airlines to over 90 international cities, surely fulfilling market demand for tourism and business. For more information about Silk Air, go to www.silkair.com

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_Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets Friday at 7:30 pm. Information: Call Patrick at 0958-233-040.

_American Chamber of Commerce in Taichung
Sept. 9 Happy Hour, Sept. 14 AmCham BBQ, Sept. 30 Monthly Dinner Meeting (see listings). Contact tel/fax: Call Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733, (04) 2326-7591, fax (04) 2326-7595, check website www.amchamtaichung.org or coordinator@amchamtaichung.org for information.

_American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
Sept. 17 Taichung visit by American Citizen Services section offices to American Corner in Taichung (National Taichung Library, 291-3, JingWu Rd; 04-2226-1105, ext. 123). For more information, go to AIT's Taichung Virtual Branch Office at http://taichung.ait.org.tw, call ACS section at (02) 2162-2000, ext. 2306, or fax (02) 2162-2239.

_American School in Taichung - AST (formerly Lincoln American School)
www.ast.tc.edu.tw
(04) 2239-7532, ext 11 (admissions), 16 (Director's Secretary); www.ast.tc.edu.tw
Sept. 12 In-Service/No Classes; Sept. 14-15 Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday.

_International Women's Association of Taichung (IWAT)
Sept. 3 Monthly Luncheon, Sept. 10 IWAT Book Club, Sept. 17 Monthly Tour, Sept. 24 Coffee Morning (see listings). Sept. 10 Board Meeting at Jen Scheller's home. Contact Heidi Vogel at vogelman@hevanet.com or (04) 2462-3112 about Tots Playgroup on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Mahjong meets Tuesday at 10 am at Early Bird Diner--contact Kate Hoke at 0937-053-097 for information. General IWAT information: Call President Shirley Hewitt at (04) 2461-0370 or 0910-246-027, or Vice President Kerry Putzke at 0972-159-174.

_Morrison Academy (MA)
136-1, ShuiNan Rd.; (04) 2292-1171; www.mca.org.tw
Sept. 19 PD Half-Day School.

_Formosa Cricket Club
The FCC is a cricket club that plays regularly in Taipei and all around Taiwan, with the occasional international event. We welcome anyone with any level of cricket experience or beginners. We Encourage families and friends to become involved and we organise regular social events. Contact: Dwight Johnson 0937-060226 dwight.johnson@pw.utc.com. Sunil Sistla 0931-217250 , sunil_sistla@yahoo.com. Visit our website http://formosacricketclub.tripod.com

_Hash House Harriers
Find fun and friendship with the Taichung Hash House Harriers, part of the world's most eccentric running club, the only thing needed is a sense of humour ! Regular runs each Saturday, meet 1 pm at Wen Shin Rd. McDonald's (near Foreign Affairs Police HQ). All welcome. For run confirmation and meeting times/place. Contact Graham Jelley 0919-833247 or Mark Paas 0919-523844. Also see website at http://www.taichunghash.com
For information about monthly Bike Hashes contact Thomas Brill at 0933-445215. or email thomasbrill@bfd-global.com.

_Rotary Club - Tatong Chapter (English-speaking)
Rotarians only. Regular meetings every Thursday at The Landis Hotel (3F), 12:30 pm. Information: Stacy, tel. 2327-1223, fax 2320-4758.

_Sun Moon Lodge
number 13 of Grand Lodge of China Free and Accepted Mason, F.&A.M. Meets every fourth Saturday at 3 p.m. No meetings July and August. Where: 200, WenXin Rd., sec. 4, North District, 12F-1. Information: (04) 2295-7757, fax (04) 2295-7808.

_Taichung Compass Utd FC Soccer Team
Call Ben at 0911-789-307, Kurt at 0928-940-461, or email vorisekk@yahoo.com. For news/games, check www.taichungcompassfc.com

_Taichung Londoner Golf Association
Join a larger number of Taichung foreign residents for a monthly Golf tournament & get together. Men & Women all welcome regardless of your golfing skills. We play at a number of courses in the Taichung area once a month. Followed by discounted food & drinks at The Londoner. For this months information stop by The Londoner or send us your details at taichunglondoner@ hotmail.com. or (04) 2314- 6919.

_Taichung Rugby Club
Taichung Teletubbies welcome you to join players from around the world as they practice and compete with teams throughout Taiwan & Asia. Interested in playing? Contact Rob 0918-448824 or stop by The Londoner.

_Taichung Toastmasters Club (TTC)
The first Toastmasters club in Taichung area. English speaking club, where we learn, grow and laugh together. Meets every 2nd and 4th wednesday, 7.00-9.30 pm at 142, Da-Xiang St., Fu-Wang Hotel's conference room. Contact: Vickie 0937483392 or Sukarsan 0937219316 email: sukarsan@hotmail.com

---MONTHLY EVENTS---

_Wednesday, Sept. 3
IWAT 2008-2009 Kick-Off Luncheon, 10 am
All welcome to attend. 10-11 am coffee and social hour, 11-11:30 am announcements and business meeting (lucky draw and birthday gifts), 11:30 am-12 noon welcome back and get acquainted activities, 12-1 pm buffet luncheon. Where: Evergreen Laurel Hotel, B2 level. Cost: NT$600/members, NT$700/non-members. Reservations: RSVP preferred by Sept. 1 to Kate Hoke at 0937-053-097 or email: dhoke001@yahoo.com

_Tuesday, Sept. 9
Taichung AmCham Happy Hour, 7 pm
All are welcome to this informal event, which will include drinks and snacks in a relaxing setting. No reservations needed. Where: FuBar (25-9, DaYe Rd [on Soho St]; tel. 2326-5665). Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2326-7591, fax (04) 2326-7595, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, or www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_Wednesday, Sept. 10
IWAT Monthly Book Club, 7:30 pm
Book selection is "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. Where: Meets at home of Kate Hoke. Call Kate at 0937-053-097 for information/directions.

_Sunday, Sept. 14
AmCham Members' BBQ, 2-8 pm
All are welcome to this relaxing, family-style end-of-summer event, which will include free BBQ with entrance ticket, live music, and pool games for kids. Cost: NT$300/AmCham members & guests, NT$500/non-members. Where: ZhongZheng Park Swimming Pool near China Medical College Hospital. Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2326-7591, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, fax (04) 2326-7595, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_Wednesday, Sept. 17
IWAT Monthly Tour, 9 am-5 pm
This month's tour will visit Chi Chang Yuan in Taoyuan. Information/ reservations: Contact Yvonne Chang at (04) 2463-3143 or e-mail yvonnechang0127@pchome.com.tw

_Wednesday, Sept. 24
IWAT Informal Brunch/Coffee Morning, 10 am-12 pm
IWAT members and non-members are invited to enjoy this gathering and bring a dish to share. Where: Home of Heidi Vogel in Hong Tai compound. Information/directions: Contact Heidi at (04) 2462-3112 or email: vogelman@hevanet.com

_Tuesday, Sept. 30
Taichung AmCham Sept. Dinner Meeting, 6:30 pm
Guest speaker to be announced. Non-members welcome to attend. 6:30 social hour, followed by diner and speaker. Cost: NT$700/person AmCham members, NT$800/non-members. Where: The Splendor Hotel (13F). Reservations/Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2326-7591, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, fax (04) 2326-7595, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org