_89K
Open to college student bands for practice, with no rental fee required, but a reservation must be made in advance. Call (04)2381-8240.

_Deluxe Brewhouse
Throughout January, Compass Magazine readers who order a Roasted Bavarian Pig Knuckle entree will get two free 300cc glasses of fresh Deluxe Beer. In addition to regular Golden Pils, Dunkel and Weissbier selections, an 8% alcohol German-style Festbier is being offered as a seasonal special.

_La Bodega
Thurs. and Fri. Ladies Night Specials with 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).

_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.

_Frog

Frog 1&3&Wurih :
Free BBQ on Friday; Darts competition on Friday/Saturday; Steak Filet Special Offer NT$210. Bottle of wine 25% off. Taiwan Beer draft (bucket size) for NT$399, available until 10 pm.

Frog 2:
Darts Competition wins NT$2,000 on Friday; Darts competition on Saturday. Buy a bottle wine 20% off. Boneless Short Ribs Special NT$210. Taiwan Beer draft (bucket size) for NT$399, available until 10 pm.

_FuBar
Feb. 8 Super Bowl live; Feb. 27 Pub Olympics (see 'Events'). Feb. 19-March 1 Olympic Ice Hockey coverage. Closed Feb. 13-18. Enjoy FuBar Customer Appreciation Nights every Monday & Thursday with selected beer and highballs only NT$75. Live and same-day-replay sportson 2 big screens (check www.fubartaiwan.com). Two daily Happy Hours (5:30-6:30, 9-10 pm). Drink free on your birthday! Monday Student Night--10% off bill for any student with valid ID. Tues Wing Night--NT$10 chicken wings, NT$100 Caesars, NT$150 Double Caesars (spicy Bloody Mary). Wed Ladies Night--NT$60 for selected cocktails, NT$75 red and white wine. Thurs NT$120 White Russians. Fri NT$90 Jim Beam w/Coke. Weekends 2:30-5:30 pm NT$250 for plain burger or veggie nachos plus 1 pint. Open 5:30 pm-12 am Mon-Fri, 2 pm-12 am Sat, 2-10 pm Sun.

_Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Oct. 9 ICRT Single's Party (see 'Scheduled Events' listing). Buy-1-get-1 free deal on all beers and select cocktails after 9 pm Sun-Thurs with any food order (min. NT$240). Six hand-crafted beers--Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Lager, Marzen, Schwarzbier and a seasonal specialty beer. Full top-end American bistro-style menu.

_Londoner
New opening hours from Feb. 8: 11 am-late Mon-Sun. Happy Hour all the time Tues-Sun--NT$100 draft beers, NT$50 tequila shots. Daily Specials: Wed. Ladies Night--vodka cocktails only NT$100. Thurs. Pub Quizzes 10 pm-late with free beers. Every 2nd Friday 8 pm-late Salsa Party. Every Sat/Sun 6 pm-late: Join VIP club and get 10% discount on all food/drinks. Big-screen daily live sports events--rugby, F1, Moto GP, NFL Football, Boxing, NHL, English Premier League, cricket.--check www.londoner.com.tw or Facebook for sports schedule.

_Lounge ONE
Weekly Theme Night: Sat. & Sun.-20% off glass / bottle of Dewar's 12yr purchased. Mon.-Chilling Daiquiri Night Flavored Daiquiri Cocktail Jug NT$ 800, Glass NT$ 250. Tue.-With no charge of frozen cocktails made with whole bottle of Grey Goose Original / Orange Vodka purchased. Wed.- Cosmopolitan Cocktail Buy 2 get 1 free. Thurs.-20% off with whole bottle of 42 Below Vodka purchased. Fri.-A complimentary of Party Platter with whole bottle of Aberfeldy Whisky purchased. Drinks and Beers special: Make it a Jug-Vodka Lime/ Whisky Coke/ Gin Tonic/ Rum Coke/ Vodka Orange, NT$500+10%; Free Flow-Heineken, Kirin and Singha, NT$500+10% (Sun-Thu), NT$600+10% (Fri-Sat).

_McKenna's
From June, enjoy NT$99 large and small beers, including large bottles of Kirin and Tsingtao.

_ORGASMO CAFE & BAR
Offering top-quality draft beer including Hoegaarden (Belgium), Guinness (Ireland), Erdinger (Germany) and Kronenbourg 1664 (France); also offering the best Mojito. Preference premium draft beers buy three get one free on Monday to Thursday. Credit cards accepted.

_ORGASMO 2
Offering the same world top draft beers as ORGASMO 1. With wider seats, larger bar, outdoor sitting area, independent darts area and more wine, champagne and whiskey to select from. You can keep your bottle in the store, and it can be exchanged between ORGASMO 1 and ORGASMO 2. Red Wine & Sparkling Wine all you can drink for only NT$699 per person on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sunday off. Sunday 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
Feb. 8 Super Bowl live--doors open at 6 am. Feb. 8 and 14 KIDZ and Valentine's Day Lobster Specials (see 'Event's & 'What's Cooking'). Wed. Darts Nights--NT$99 large/small beers for all darts players. Open daily at 11:30 am for lunch with various NT$100-150 pastas, sandwiches and burgers (includes iced tea). Mexican Monday Madness--NT$99 soft tacos. Fri NT$100 Margaritas; Sat NT$300 for big Long Island Iced Teas. Sunday Open Mic with Steak BBQ (6-9 pm) from NT$295.

---Scheduled Events---

Sunday, Feb. 7
@ PJ's Cafe | PJ's & AmCham KIDZ Charity Lobster Cook. From 5 pm, enjoy a North Atlantic Lobster dinner set for NT$1,199, with portion of income going to AmCham's KIDZ children's charity. Reserve/pay by Feb. 6.

Monday, Feb. 8
@ PJ's Cafe | Super Bowl Live--doors open at 6 am.
@ FuBar | Super Bowl Live on 2 screens--doors open at 7. Breakfast available.

Sunday, Feb. 14
@ Lounge ONE | Valentine's Special, for NT$1,314+10% per couple, you can enjoy the sparkling wine and a Valentine's special dish.

Saturday, Feb. 27
@ FuBar | Pub Olympics at 7:30 pm with variety of skill events and 4-person teams. NT$250/person includes warm-up drink, relay-race drink and team pitcher of beer. Winners get prizes/medals.

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

Hotel National
Chinese New Year's Dinner at Hotel National
"VIP Hall" VIP New Year's Banquet: NT$12,000 per table for 10 people. "Fame Hall" Good Luck Banquet: NT$12,000 per table for 10 people. "Longevity Hall" Joyful New Year's Dinner: NT$12,000 per table for 10 people. "International hall" and "Fortune Hall" Tiger Year New Year Dinner: NT$12,000 per table for 10 people. Includes performances and interactive activities. "Garden Coffee Shop" dinner: NT$1,200 for adults, NT$800 for children. Additional 10% service charge for all above prices. For more information please call (04) 2326-0022 for dining services.

Anatolia Tukish Restaurant
Anatolia will be providing a special Turkish-style Chinese New Year meal Feb. 14-21. The meal includes a salad, soup and Turkish bread, is a great choice for four people and costs a total of NT$1,888. This meal includes a choice of four main courses: Three Color Vegetable and Chicken Roll (Sarma), Turkish Braised Lamb Shank, Eggplant Stuffed with Beef, and Stove Grilled Seabass. Every dish is prepared with the delicate hands of an authentic Turkish chef. For more information and reservation, please call (04) 2320-2186.

Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park
Thanks 2 You , "TUE & THUR"
It's time to show your appreciation to all your body. February, except Chinese New Year Holiday, every Tue. and Thur. enjoy the buy one get another half price discount at Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park whenever teatime or dinner. Call (04) 3505-5500, ext. 2803 for further information and booking.

Hotel ONE
ONE Life ONE Love: Manifest your love at Hotel ONE on Feb. 14, 2010
Top of ONE will be serving French cuisine using fresh shrimp, shark fin and certified Angus beef fillet for a romantic Oriental feast! Meal sets are NT$2,599+10% per person. IN Restaurant will be serving Continental European cuisine and Oriental cuisine from India and Thailand. Meal sets are NT$2,999+10% per couple. Liz Bakery will be serving a Cassis Chocolate Cake made with chocolate and blackcurrant puree. A four-inch cake is NT$299. For more information and reservation, please call (04) 2303-1234.

Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung)
Chevalier Teppanyaki & Steakhouse Chinese New Year Reunion delicacies for take-out
Coures include (entree from NT$1,580/four people, soup NT$520/four people): Caesar Salad, Mozzarella and Fresh Tomato, Ox-Tail Soup, Cream of Fresh Mushroom Soup, Lasagne, Osso Bucco with Tomato Sauce, Le Bouf Bourguignon, Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic Sauce and Pan-Fried Nordic Salmon with Black Truffle. A free bottle of wine for orders of an entree plus a soup. Pick-up date is Feb. 13. For more information and orders, please call (04) 2324-2236, ext. 2875.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Taichung Store
American-Style New Year's Dinner at Gordon Biersch
The large-portioned Barbecue Ribs seasoned with fresh Marzen (Maert - Zen) is the best main course for a wonderful family dinner. Other selections include beef steaks, pasta, pizzas, American hamburgers and six types of fresh beer. Open until 9 p.m. on Chinese New Year's Eve (2/13) and opened for normal hours during the new-year holiday. For more information and reservation, call (04) 2310-7678.

Punch Coffee Bar
Year-End and 'Welcome the Spring' Banquet Specials from now to Feb. 12
NT$688 per person includes KOD Karaoke and all-you-can-drink beverages (except coffee and alcohol). The buffet includes various dishes with traditional Chinese New Year courses such as Steamed Rice Cake, "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" (shark fin soup), Good Fortune Shrimp, fresh vegetables, desserts and fruit. The buffet is from 6-10 p.m. For more information and reservation, please call (04) 2327-7028 or 0982-231-139.

PJ's Cafe
A Valentine's Day Special Lobster Offer will be available for lunch or dinner on Feb. 14. For NT$1,199 per person, diners can enjoy soup, salad and a 1 1/4-pound live-imported North Atlantic lobster, served in the cozy ambiance of Soho Street Wine & Jazz Cafe (opposite PJ's Cafe). Reserve at least 24 hours in advance. On Feb. 27, PJ's is also holding a New Menu Launch Party from 6-11 p.m. with 50% off new menu items (such as Caesar Salad and Baked Potatoes), discounted drinks and live music. Call (04) 2325-2457.

Viva Cafe
Chinese New Year's dinner includes Pheasant with Truffle Sauce, Lamb Stewed in Herbal Fondue, Artichoke Salad, and Braised Lamb Neck with Red Wine Sauce. A Swiss Chocolate Fondue promotion will be held on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Please make early reservations. Closed on Feb. 13, 17, 18, and open during normal hours Feb. 14-16. For more information and reservation, call (04) 2285-3708.

Freshfields Resort & Conference
Asian Fusion is promoting its "Dual Delight: All-You-Can-Eat Hotpot and Hong Kong Dim Sum" during Chinese New Year for NT$580 (lunch/dinner) per person with four soup bases for the hotpot and 23 other dim sum dishes. The Seasons Restaurant is serving an international buffet including lunch tea (NT$420), lunch (NT$580) and dinner (NT$680). The Japanese Resturant will be offering the "All-You-Can-Eat Kaiseki Cuisine" with over 50 exquisite Japanese dishes for NT$680 per person. For more information and reservation, call (04) 2382-9888.

_February 10
2:30-3:30 p.m. Story Telling Program. Speaker: Haesung Choi

_February 24
2:30-3:30 a.m. Story Telling Program. Speaker: Cornel School

_February 25
9:30-11:00 a.m. English News Program. Speaker: Mr. Douglas Habecker, Publisher, Compass Magazine

_February 27
1:30-4:30 p.m. American Culture Series Program. Speaker: T.Sara Sun, Director of Dept. of English Instruction, National Hsin Chu Univ. of Education. Topics: Seattle and "Sleepless in Seattle"

 

 

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

 

★Activity

Complete This Questionnaire to get One Free Afternoon Tea Voucher
In order to promote tourism marketing and international creative events in Taichung area, Taichung City Government offers a special gift to you. For those foreigners who are not reisidents in Taiwan, ROC are eligible to participate this competition. Once you are qualified and complete each question online thoughtfully, we will sent you one free voucher of Taichung Winsor Hotel’s afternoon tea. Each person is requested to complete this questionnaire one time only. The quantity of free voucher is limited to 100 pieces, Please click http://fcuvisual.no-ip.org/CCIA, ASAP!! Thank you very much & enjoy your tea time at Winsor Hotel! Contact:  +866+ 4-24517250 ext.3326 Feng Chia University, Program of Landscape & Recreation Master Degree

★Concert

2010 Chen Mei-chang Leiderdabend
Chen Mei-chang, currently teaching at Tung Hua University, always leaves her audiences wanting more when her performances end. Her unique voice offers an elegrant, vibrant intrepretation of every song she sings. This year, to bring even more variety to the stage, she has invited famous Japanese clarinet musician Hidenao Aoyama to accompany her in taking music to a new height. Warm yourself up with the romantic combination of Chen's excellent vocal performance and Aoyama's magical clarinet. Time/place: Feb. 23 (Tue) 7:30 pm, Shin Min Senior High School Art Center. For tickets, please contact ArtsTicket at www.artsticket.com.tw, or call (04) 2208-0128.

★Exhibition

Viewpoints & Viewing Points - 2009 Asian Art Biennial
This exhibition aims to provide an in-depth look at the interwoven, diverse scope of the Asia-Pacific region via dialogue, discussion and interaction between "Viewpoints" and "Viewing Points". Over 56 different artists and directors from some 20 Asia-Pacific nations are displaying their unique perspectives of Asia-Pacific society through various mediums including: painting, installation art, sculpture, digital art, animation and documentaries. Exhibition time/place: Continuing to Feb. 28 at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. For information, call (04) 2372-3552.

2009 Asian Art Biennial: Iranian Documentary Festival
The Iranian Documentary Festival hopes to communicate the humanitarian spirit and scope of Iranian society, culture and art through the visual and audio expressions in its documentaries. The program includes 15 films, such as "Alone in Tehran", "Article 61", "Back Vocal", "Freedom in the Fog", "Gravity", "I am not Nuclear Energy". Time/place: Continuing to Feb. 28 at the Media Art Center, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. For more information, please call (04) 2372-3552, ext 641, 348, 353. A forum on "Looking at Iran" hosted by Reza Kheirkhah and Director Waro Hsueh will take place on Feb. 20 at 2:40 pm.

The 3rd Carnival of Flowers and Trees: Zen．Sarira．Asoka Tree．Zen Forest Art Exhibition
Wann Yiing Art Garden, established in 1992, includes various large plants, trees and floral displays and is currently the largest garden in Taiwan. Exhibition time/place: Feb. 14, 8 am at the Wann Yiing Art Garden in Hsichou Township, Changhua County. For tickets, contact ERA at www.ticket.com.tw or call (04) 2292-5321.

Face-Painting Art Exhibition
Explore the beauty of extraordinary face painting through works by famous artists, at Chung Yo Department Store's Building C 12F exhibition hall. Time: Continuing to Feb. 22. Families are welcome to the Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show at 3 pm, Feb. 16 (Tue).

2009 Taiwan Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition: Chen Yu-fong and Chen Shou-yi's Door-God Exhibition
The Headquarters for Administration of Cultural Heritage (HACH) of Council for Cultural Affairs is currently holding an exhibition on Taiwanese intangible cultural heritage--including related artifacts, traditional crafts and aboriginal traditions and arts--at the Taichung Creative Cultural Park until Feb. 28. Exhibition place: Taichung Creative Cultural Park (362, FuXing Rd, Sec 3).

Secrets of the Animals--Animal Communication Special Exhibition
Lobsters play violins? Honeybees can dance? Elephantfish love to shock their friends? This new year, "Secrets of the Animals: Animal Communication Special Exhibition" will teach you their languages. Using multi-media displays, the National Museum of Natural Science introduces visitors to communication methods between various animals and worlds. Exhibition time: Continues to June 15. For more information, please call (04) 2322-6940.

The 25th New Year Prints Exhibition of ROC:P 'Welcome Happiness in the Year of Tiger'
The festivities and cheeriness of the Chinese New Year is a long-kept Chinese cultural tradition and includes various new year prints created to fight off evil and boost good fortune. Hosted by the Council for Cultural Affairs, the New Year Prints Exhibition is now in its 25th year. This year it will continue at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts and will be displaying selected works at the D1-3 exhibition hall, helping visitors welcome happiness in the Year of the Tiger. Exhibition time: Continuing to April 11. For more information, please call (04) 2372-3552.

Tsai Honda Memorial Exhibition
This exhibition is held in memory of the respected Tsai Honda, and his family's donation of 91 works. It will include 78 prints, two sketches, three watercolors, one pastel, four oil paintings, three mixed-medium works and various precious molds. Exhibition time/place: Dec. 5-Mar. 21 at 'F' Exhibition Hall, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. For information, call (04) 2372-3552.

Tulip Exhibition
It's once again the season of tulips! The National Museum of Natural Science is holding a special "Tulip Exhibition" with colorful displays of tulips provided by Taoyuan Paradise Valley. Exhibition time: Continuing to Feb. 21. For more information, please call (04) 2322-6940.

---HOTELS---

TAICHUNG HOTELS

Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park
"Lowest Internet Rate Guarantee"
Every hotel reservation booked through Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park's official website http://www.taichung.hiexpress.com is guaranteed to have the lowest rate publicly available on the internet. (Starts from NT$ 2,456) This promotion has inclusive of complementary breakfast up to two and free wireless internet. Taxes and service charge are included in above price. Please visit our hotel official website or call (04) 3505-5500, ext. 2507 for more information. Booking online now and enjoy our "Lowest Internet Rate Guarantee" promotion today.

Hotel ONE
Online Reservation Package
Just log on to the Hotel ONE website (http://www.hotelone.com.tw) and you will be able to enjoy your vacation for the most reasonable price. The "Winter Spa Package" will be released before March 31, 2010. Sunday and Friday accommodation in the Corner Studio is only NT$5,888, including two buffet coupons and a choice of two SPA & tea coupons from the Landis Resort Yangmingshan or the Pause Landis Wulai. There are many other packages online and more to come. Check the website now! For reservation call (04) 3700-3839.

Hung's Mansion
Great Food at FengJia for NT$999 per person
A stay in the Deluxe Twin (four people) for NT$3,996 a night includes four breakfast buffet coupon, four afternoon tea coupons and four FengJia Night Market Snacks. Get free access to the multifunctional Internet center and a free shuttle bus to the FengJia Night Market (weekdays only, departure time depends on the hotel). Reservations open only to students, nationals, and individual parties. Five reservations per day. An additional NT$1,000 for Saturdays and holiday stays. For more information, please contact reservation at (04) 2255-6688. Hung's Mansion reserves the right to change content and definitions of the package.

Hotel National
Happy Tiger Year! Good Luck Come in Pairs! Discount package for two for only NT$1,988, from now till 2/28
Only NT$1,988+10% for Superior Twin Room (no breakfast). Includes daily newspapers, fruit basket, mineral water and free parking. This package is only available Sunday to Friday; an additional NT$300 per room is required for Saturdays; discount not available during the Chinese New Years (2/13-19). You may order breakfast for NT$400 per set. This discount cannot be used with other discounts. Only three rooms a day. For reservations call (04) 2325-2288.

The Splendor Hotel
"Two for One" Discount Package
Weekdays for NT$4,499 with two breakfast buffet coupons and two lunch or dinner set coupons. Only NT$400 extra for weekend accommodations. For more information, contact (04) 2328-8000.

Corner Backpacker
New "Sunset Holiday" Double Room available now.
Corner Backpacker now offers a romantic hand-painted double room. Weekday NT$1100/per night. Weekend NT$1200/per night. Close to nature/science museums and Park Lane shopping mall. In addition to the new double room, we also have a 6-bed male room and 6-bed female room. We also have a mixed-sex room, featuring 4 indoor single tents - Backpackers can now experience camping Taichung-style, with unique alien-themed decor. Don’t miss the most original backpacker hostel in Taiwan. Group bookings welcome. Guests at Corner Backpacker lodge staying for more than 5 days can enjoy a special price of NT$450/day(normal rate NT$500 Sun-Thu,NT$550 Fri/Sat). Lodge guests can also get a special bicycle rental price of only NT$50 per day,plus free wireless Internet and free bottle of water at check-in. For more information please visit www.cornerbackpacker.com or call 0973-331-020.

Waugh Den Business Hotel
Elite Package
Starting now, during weekdays (not including holidays or spring break), any company elite with a company card can receive a Business Suite package for NT$1,440. 10 rooms total. Includes one night accommodation, city parking, free transportation to and from the High Speed Rail, free transportation to the FengChia Nightmarket every night from 7-8 p.m., buffet breakfast, midnight snacks and free wireless Internet. Guests prolonging their stay can also have their laundry cleaned for free. For more information please call (04) 2296-4888 or visit www.waughden.com.tw.

---DOMESTIC TOURS---

>>EAGLE TRAVEL
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
http://www.etours.com.tw

---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

>>ELIZABETH TRAVEL
BANGKOK for only NT$ 7,900 ++ RT
Cheap airline tickets all over the world. Visa/passport applications, hotel bookings, domestic/intl tour packages, travel insurance, OFW contract workers tickets, and Phil passport renewal
ELIZABETH TRAVEL SERVICE is your FREE(Friendly Reliable Experienced & Efficient) travel agent serving all your travel needa at all times! Call us now! Tel: (04)2329-8277, 2392-8297. Mobile: 0937-787264, e-mail: beth.travel@msa. hinet.net. www.elizabethtravel.com.tw

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

_ALE Ultimate Toastmasters Club
Do you wanna speaking English? This is the place you can learning communication, leadership and social skills. We are coming from different field but all are enthusiastic in English.Sincerely invite all of you every 1st&3rd Wed. 7-9:30 pm in Evergreen hotel B1 菁英廳。Please contact: KEN 0925390570, email: ame9117@hotmail.com, EMMA 0918661388,website: www.toastmasters.org.tw/clubs/
aleultimate/index.htm

_American Chamber of Commerce in Taichung (AmCham)
Feb. 7 AmCham Charity Lobster Cook; Feb. 9 AmCham Happy Hour (see 'Events' listings). No Dinner Meeting until March. Contact tel/fax: Call Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733, (04) 2471-8133, fax (04) 2471-5933, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
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
Feb. 11-17 Chinese New Year's vacation; Feb. 18 Classes resume.

_International Women's Association of Taichung (IWAT)
Feb. 3 IWAT Luncheon, Feb. 10 IWAT Book Club, Feb. 24 Coffee Morning (see 'Events' listings). Feb. 10 IWAT Board Meeting--location to be decided--call Kerry Tong at 0916-446-433 or (04) 2422-0851 for directions. Contact Candi Nono at 0988-276-494 about Moms and Tots Playgroup on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Anyone who plays Mahjong or is interested in learning Mahjong, please contact IWAT. General IWAT information: Contact President Laurie Zirilli at IWATtaichung@gmail.com or check IWAT website at www.iwat.org

_Morrison Academy (MA)
136-1, ShuiNan Rd.; (04) 2292-1171; www.mca.org.tw
Feb. 8 Elementary soccer begins; Feb. 12 PD Day--1/2-day class; Feb. 15-19 Chinese New Year break; Feb. 27 Community Track Meet.

_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 Evergreen Laurel Hotel, 12:30 pm. Information: Emma, tel. 2327-1223, tatongrc@ms18.hinet.net

_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, or contact Doug at 0936-827-267, or email doug@taiwanfun.com. For news/games updates, check www.taichungcompassfc.com

_Taichung International Golf Society (TIGS)
TIGS is a group of male and female social golfers, with monthly competitions and weekly friendly games at a number of courses around Taichung and other parts of Taiwan. We arrange all transport to and from golf courses. These events are followed by an award ceremony at a local Taichung restaurant/bar. TIGS welcomes all standards of players from social to low handicappers. For more info and the best fun in Taichung, email us at: contact@taichunggolfsociety.org or check our website: www.taichunggolfsociety.org

_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, Feb. 3
IWAT Luncheon, 11:30 am
IWAT members and non-members are welcome to attend. Time/Place to be decided. Reservations/information: Call Pia Vang Jensen at 0983-226-508 or (04) 2251-1208.

_Sunday, Feb. 7
Taichung AmCham Charity Lobster Cook, 5 pm
AmCham members and non-members are welcomed to enjoy North Atlantic lobster, imported live and cooked fresh in this charity event--NT$300/lobster and NT$20/drink sold will go to KIDZ charity. Cost: NT$1,199/person for dinner, including 1 1/4-pound lobster, soup, Caesar salad, coleslaw and garlic butter. Where: PJ's Cafe (23, DaYe Rd; tel. 2325-2457). Reservations: Call PJ's Cafe no later than Feb. 6. Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2471-8133, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, fax (04) 2471-5933, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org.

_Tuesday, Feb. 9
Taichung AmCham Happy Hour, 6:30 pm
All are welcome to this informal social event, including drink specials; no reservations needed. Where: La Bodega Spanish Restaurant & Bar (3, JingCheng 2nd St; tel. 2310-7006). Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2471-8133, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, fax (04) 2471-5933, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_Wednesday, Feb. 10
IWAT Book Club, 7:30 pm
Location to be announced. Information: Call Kerry Tong at 0916-446-433 or (04) 2422-0851.

_Wednesday, Feb. 24
IWAT Coffee Morning, 10 am
IWAT members and non-members are welcome to this gathering and asked to bring a dish to share. Where: Home of Hsiu-Mei Tsai. RSVP/directions: Call Hsiu-Mei at 0933-456-720 or (04) 2461-9431.