_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. Address: 21, DaGuan Rd.

_The Border
Live acoustic music Sat 8:30-10:30 pm; Mon all wines NT$100; Wed buy NT$150 draft beer and keep the glass; Thurs all well drinks and small bottled beers NT$100. Tex-Mex cuisine and sports broadcasts on demand.

_Le Bar
Located on the second floor of Tempus Hotel Taichung, formerly known as the Landis Hotel. This bar offers a variety of original drinks including beer and other types of liquor. Whether you are looking for a place to relax or a romantic atmosphere, or you are just looking for a place to chill, Le Bar is a good option for any night of the week.

_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&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
July 11 'Centurion Contest' (see ''Scheduled Events' listing). Featured live musical artist every Sat/Sun 3-4 pm, followed by Open Mic 4-6 pm. Live and same-day-replay sports on 2 big screens, including lots of Super 14 Rugby (check www.fubartaiwan.com). Wii and Guitar Hero games. 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 (opening for weekday lunch soon).

_J'adore Lounge Bar
Enjoy buy-1-get-1-free beers or mixed drinks every Friday. Open daily 6:30-11 pm.

_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).

_Londoner
Daily live sports--rugby, F1, MotoGP, English Premier League, cricket (check www.londoner.com.tw). Happy Hour Tues-Sun draft beer only NT$100. Wed King's and Lady's Nights--buy-1-get-1-free cocktails. Thurs Pub Quizzes (6/11, 6/25) at 9:30 pm with free beers and NT$200 Vodka Red Bulls. Thurs darts and pool competition for 4,000cc beer prize. Fri Salsa Parties (NT$250 cover charge). Sat live sports. Open Tue-Fri 7 pm-late, Sat/Sun 12 pm-late. Famous pub breakfast/brunch Sun 12-5 pm.

_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.

_More
All-you-can-drink cocktails on Mondays and Wednesdays; live band performances and the bartender's special fire flame and cocktail making show on Fridays and Saturdays. Free karaoke and pool can be enjoyed every night. Regular darts competitions are held here. Come and try out the chef's creative dishes, an ideal place for relaxation and entertainment. Minimum charge is NT$200 per person.

_ORGASMO CAFE & BAR
Happy Bubble's Friday Party includes all-you-can-drink sparkling wine+strawberry& snacks, all for only NT$599! Enjoy the special offer of buy 3-get-1-free draft beers all night long! Also, with hard liquor purchases, you can enjoy the buy-2-get-1-free offer (credit cards accepted starting July).

_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
July 5 Independence Day BBQ; Aug. 1 Lisa's Farewell Party (see 'Scheduled Events' listings). Mexican Monday Madness--NT$99 soft tacos every Monday. Daily sports on HDTV. Fri NT$100 Margaritas; Sat NT$300 for big Long Island Iced Teas. Sunday 6 pm Open Mic with Steak BBQ (6-9 pm) from NT$295. Daily lunch menu from 12 noon with various pastas and sandwiches. NT$150 burgers/chilidogs Fridays at 6 pm.

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

---Scheduled Events---

July 4 Sat.
@ Nan Yuan Park | Taichung AmCham 2009 America Day Celebration, 12-9:30 pm with live bands Money Shot Horns, Skaraoke, Point .22, The DoLittles, 3 Day Bender, The Stackers, 'Round Midnight. Gordon Biersch draft beer and lots of food/drink booths.

July 5 Sun.
@ PJ's Cafe | Independence Day BBQ, 5 pm with NT$50 burgers and bratwurst, plus live music.

July 11 Sat.
@ FuBar | 1st FuBar Centurion Contest--drink 100 shots of beer in 100 minutes with rockin' tunes in the middle. Everyone welcome to participate.

July 25 Sat.
@ PK Billiards | PK 9-Ball Tournament at 1 pm--all welcome to participate with advance & same-day registration.

August 1 Sat.
@ PJ's Cafe | Lisa's Farewell Party, 6 pm with live music.

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

Tempus Hotel Taichung
America Week with semi-buffet style dishes available 7/4~7/10
La Mode Restaurant will be promoting its "America Week" entrees at the buffet. Four classic American-style entrees recommended by the chef include Deep-fried Chicken Served with Swiss Sausage Salad, Roasted Pork Rib with French Fries and Honey Mustard, Grilled Rib Eye Steak Served with Yorkshire Pudding and Pepper Sauce, and La Mode Signature Dry Aging Prime Rib Eye Steak. For reservations, call (04) 2326-8008, ext. La Mode Restaurant.

Hotel ONE
28F IN Restaurant presents Canadian Food Festival from 7/1~7/31
Chef's recommended entrees will include Wilted Greens, Celeriac Puree, Pickled Beet Salad, Marinated Beef Rib Eye, Sour Cream & Onion Whipped Potato, Gratin of Tomato, Onion, & Zucchini, Red Wine Thyme Jus; and Potato, Bacon, & Garlic Ragout, White Wine Prawn Broth. A weekday lunch set menu with free salad bar, and selection of soups and main courses starts from NT$450+10% per person, while a dinner set menu with a selection of starters, soups and main courses starts from NT$680+10% per person, weekend lunch as start at NT$680+10%. For all inquiries regarding the newest restaurant offerings, call (04) 2303-1234.

Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park
No More, No Less: Thai Taste vs. Italian Food
Summer is coming; Great Room invites everyone to enjoy meals with a new summer menu starting in July. Executive Chef Roger Pai draws on the creativity of new cooking concepts to integrate tasty Thai and Italian food. Enjoy Italian theme cuisine combined with Thai tasty food in Great Room. Main courses start at NT$150 per set, with an additional NT$69 to enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet counter. (NT$130 Value) Taxes and service charge are included in above price. For more information or reservation, please call (04) 3505-9898, ext. 2803.

Howard Prince Hotel Taichung
Introducing "Senior Citizen Meal Specials"
Diners whose 65 years and older, can enjoy the hotel's "Senior Citizen Meal Specials" at the Mirage Restaurant (2F), Yangtse River (3F) and Ocean Reef (16F). From now until the month of September, there will be various dining offers with exclusive, special prices for senior citizens. Guests need to bring a copy of their Taiwanese ID card to enjoy the two-for-the-price-of-one special. In the case where one of the two diners is not a senior citizen, the senior citizen guest can enjoy a 50% discount off their meal (offer will not apply on special holiday such as Father's Day, 8/7~8/8). For more information or reservations, call (04) 2463-1616, ext. 2017, 2018.

Windsor Hotel
Introducing "Senior Citizen Meal Specials"
Windsor Cafe will provide two of dinner buffet period on Friday and Saturday from July 1 to August 31. First Dinner Buffet: 5:30-7 pm; Second Dinner Buffet: 7:30-9 pm. Adults can enjoy a special price of NT$599 during the first period. The above price cannot be combined with other promotions. Tel: (04) 2465-5660.

Fingas Base Camp
Enjoy a sunny, relaxing afternoon, Fingas-style!
Available from 7/1, from 2:30-6 pm. Set A (NT$99): Mini Waffle, Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Fruit Yoghurt and Super Fresh Juice. Set B (NT$99): Open Sandwich, Ham & Cheese, Grilled Vegetable, Chocolate Brownie and Super Fresh Juice. Tel: (04) 2327-7750.

Viva Cafe
Starting July, Viva Cafe will introduce its "French & Italian Gourmet Festival". Apart from recommending guests to try out some of their tasty entrees, such as spring chicken, duck breast, sea bass, grilled lamb chops and beef steaks, chefs will also incorporate ingredients such as artichokes, Italian imported broccoli and a plant called the Taiwan Jewel Orchid into their dishes, along with a "98 Fresh Truffle Feast" (requires a 10-day in advance reservation). Compass readers can enjoy a special offer by buying three bottles of Belgian beer to receive a complimentary Mediterranean-style White Wine Mussel dish, prepared with fresh ingredients. Everyone's welcome to come enjoy this authentic Southern European cuisine. For reservations, call (04) 2285-3708.

_July 8
2:30-3:30 p.m. Story Telling Program. Speaker: Haesung Choi. Topics: The Carrot Seeds by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson/Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert

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

_July 11
2:30-4:30 p.m. American Literature Program. Speaker: Mr. Chen Chien Ming, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Asia University. Topics: O. Henry: The Gift of the Magi

_July 22
2:00-3:30 p.m. Story Telling Program. Speaker: Mara, Cornel School. Topics: Run, Run, Run!

_July 23
9:30-11:00 a.m. English News Program. Speaker: Mr. Douglas Habecker, Publisher, Compass Magazine

_July 25
2:30-4:30 p.m. American Literature Program. Speaker: Mr. Chen Chien Ming, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Asia University. Topics: O. Henry: Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

 

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

 

★Concert

Nan-Cheng Chen's Cello Recital
Cellist Nan-Cheng Chen is currently studying at the The Juillard School in NYC. His musical talent has been widely appreciated by American audiences, and has performed with many well-known orchestras on various occasions, challenging himself with a variety of difficult works. This month, he will be performing: Bach's Cello Suite No. 5 in c minor, BWV 1011; , Brahms' Sonata for piano and cello in e-minor, op.38, Op.38; Debussy's Cello Sonata in e minor; and Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33. Time/place: July 4 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m., at Shin Min High School Arts Center performing hall. Hosted by: Taiwan Classical Music Society, FM97.7 (Classical Music). For tickets, go to www.ticket.com.tw, or call (04) 2292-5321.

★Activity

The National Day of Good Books Exchange
Book collection time/place: July 1-18 from Tuesday to Saturday (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Sunday ( from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) at National Taichung Library (1F) volunteer staff room (297-3, JingWu Rd; 04-2226-1105, ext. 935), and Liming Branch (1F) Information Desk (97, BoAi St, NanTun district; 04-2251-1722). Book exchange time/place: July 19 (Sun) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at National Taichung Library Cultural Square; from 9:30 a.m. to 12 (noon). There will be some group performances, and a lot of giveaways and free gifts at the event. All are welcome to participate! For more information, visit: http://goodbook.ntl.gov.tw, or call National Taichung Library at (04) 2226-1105, ext. 254.

Tainan Jen Theatre 'New Plays'--auditioning for new scripts
For talented writers who are interested in writing play scripts, Tainan Jen Theatre is offering a stage for writers of all ages to present their skills, and is currently auditioning scripts for 'New Plays' from now until July 31. Those auditioning must be Taiwanese ID card holders, and 40 or younger. Play content and subjects are unlimited, and writers are free to explore their own creativity. For more information about registration and sign-up procedures, contact Tainan Jen Theatre at their official website: www.tainanjen.org.tw.

2009 CTOT Canada Day Celebration in Taichung
With assistance from the Taichung City Government, the Canadian Trade Office will hold a series of events in Taichung to celebrate 2009 Canada Day from June 30 to July 5, including the Canadian Food Promotion at Hotel ONE, Environmental Film Festival at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art, a Street Festival and a pub night event with FuBar. For further details, please visit www.canada.org.tw

★Drama

2009 'Huangmei Tone'
A Taiwanese classic opera, "Liang Shan-bo & Zhu Ying-tai", will be presented with a new vibe and style with two stories from the "Huangmei Tone" series--"The Kingdom and the Beauty" and "Fong Huan Tsao"--inviting experienced Taiwanese opera actors and reputable performers from the TV industry to put together this show. Lovers of old films will enjoy this classic Taiwanese production, a new, improved version of "Huangmei Tone". Time/place: July 26 (Sun), 2:30 p.m., at Taichung County Culture Center performance hall (782, YuanHuan E Rd, Fongyuan City, Taichung County). For tickets, go to:www.artsticket.com.tw, or call (04) 2225-0998. Hosted by: Wong Yo-lan Huangmei Tone Opera Studio.

★Exhibition

Formosa. Formoonsense. Formoresensuous--'Mad' in Taiwan
It "FORMOSA, FORMOONSENSE, FORMORESENSUOUS--'Mad' in Taiwan"' is the third exhibition in the Cyclorama Digital Art Creation Series. Combining digital images and installation art, the artists of Interbreeding Field built Jello Walls made of plastic barrels and acrylic boxes in front of the bamboo court to invite the audience to witness the evolution of their barrel series. With the installation of the Star-shaped Tower, Jello Walls, and Lighting Chair, the artists intend to alter the atmosphere of the exhibition hall, and explore and open up a dialogue between the audience and the space. Sharing the same tone of the FORMOSA Series 1 'FOR．MO．SA', 2008, with the added wooden melody of the 'Star-shaped Tower', "FORMOSA. FORMOONSENSE, FORMORESENSUOUS--'Mad' in Taiwan" composes a spring fantasy song about how the plastic water vats and chemical resistant square containers evolved. This is demonstrated with an immersive 360-degree cyclorama digital image, which seems to reveal a temporal-spatial dimension to the "making process" in architectural art between the audience and the installation on-site. Exhibition date: Until July 26, 2009. Venue: National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, East Lobby.

Crossing the Spatio Temporality of Ink Painting: An Exhibition of Huang Kuang-Nan's Course of Creation
Ink-painting specialist Huang Kuang-Nan is currently president of the National Taiwan University of the Arts. For many years, Huang has sought to promote dialogue between realistic and abstract painting in terms of theme and style. His works fully embody the characteristics of ink painting and reflect the Zeitgeist of our time. Huang successfully blends the unique, irreplaceable characteristics of ink painting with themes that are intimately connected to our contemporary culture and society, creating a new style of ink painting. He starts with the realism of Chinese literati painting, combining the art form with scenes from everyday life to create an ideal artistic conception. He then pursues a unique brand of formalistic abstraction based on the fusion of Eastern and Western artistic thinking. Exhibition Dates: Until July 19, 2009. Venue: National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, B2 Exhibition Room.

Darwin NOW Special Exhibition
This year happens to be the 200th birthday of world-renowned naturalist Charles Darwin, and the 150th anniversary of his well-known publication "On the Origin of Species". In order to commemorate this important moment in the history of scientific development and human evolution, the National Museum of Natural Science is presenting "Darwin NOW Special Exhibition", revealing Darwin's revolutionary theory that changed our understanding of the world. Exhibition time/place: Until Oct. 11 at National Museum of Natural Science. Admission: NT$150/person. For more information, call (04) 2322-6940.

Chang Meng-yuan & Hsieh Zhi-feng's Pottery Sculpting Exhibition
"Chang Meng-yuan's Solo Exhibition: In the Taiwanese artistic pottery world, artist Chang Meng-yuan is one of the few artists who chooses animals as a theme for his creative pieces. His work is worthy of a trip for all pottery art lovers. Exhibition time/place: Until July 8 at Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Relics Display Room (1). Hsieh Zhi-feng's Pottery Sculpting Exhibition: Combining the traditional and innovative elements, the theme of this pottery exhibition is divided into two separate categories, as the artist uses his own interpretation to portray natural style and quality. Time/place: Until July 8 at Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau (600, YingCai Rd), Cultural Relics Display Room (2). For more information, contact the Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau at (04) 2372-7311.

Urban Bodies
The exhibition will open on Saturday July 11 at 6:30 pm and features new works by Taiwanese and foreign artists. This collaboration brings together a diverse range of styles and mediums including paintings, sculpture, installation, video art, stencils, and a graphic novel. These artists work with a wide range of materials to produce evocative and thought provoking artworks that look at some of the drives behind human behavior and explore the boundaries between free will and control. Date: July 11-Auguest 16. Venue: Stock 20 galleries (6-1, Lane 37, FuXing Rd, Sec. 4). Admission free.

★Dance

Young Dance Studio's Annual Performance: International Ballroom Dancing Show
Young Dance Studio is inviting the public to participate in its annual performance, using the art of international ballroom dancing. Time/place: July 19 (Sun) at 6:45 p.m., at Lin Garden (Taichung). For tickets, call Cammy at 0922-982-381. The ticket price will include a dinner. Formal attire is requested.

---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

Leofoo Hotel
The Cool Summer Room Specials. Available from now-Aug. 31, 2009
Each guest can enjoy the special room rate of NT$988 (limited to 2 guests at a time) for staying in a room with the original listed rate of NT$3,977. With this special rate, guests can also enjoy a free buffet dinner and breakfast for two (available from Sun-Thu). For more information or reservation, contact (02) 2506-9921.

The Westin Taipei
"Summer's Prelude" room package－a 70% discount off the listed room rate. Available from now-Aug. 31, 2009
Pay NT$3,999+10% for the Deluxe Twin Room (limited to 2 guests per room), to stay in the luxurious twin room with the original listed price of NT$12,500+10%. Guests will also enjoy a Chinese & Western-style buffet breakfast with the special price of NT$500+10% per person, and two breakfast priced at NT$1,000+10% per person. For more information, contact (02) 3518-3003.

TAICHUNG HOTELS

Chinatrust Hotel (Taichung)
Get Crazy in Summer! Mala Bay +Feng Jia= Super value package for two!
This room package for two (NT$3,488) includes one night's stay in the hotel's Standard Double Room, breakfast for two, and two tickets to Yamay Mala Bay, as well as one-way shuttle bus service from hotel to Feng Jia shopping area, and two complimentary energy drinks. For reservation, contact: (04) 2425-5678.

Freshfields Resort &Conference
Consumer Vouchers Package from now to Sep. 30, 2009.
Stay in our luxurious double room for only NT$8,250 and enjoy a free energetic buffet breakfast for two, Lounge set meals for two, outdoor hot springs, Children's Club, gym, HSR pick-up and delivery. This deal isn’t available during holidays. The price has come down by more than half with 10% service fee included already. However, this deal is strictly limited to consumer vouchers and can't be combined with other special offers. Terms don't apply on weekends. Please call (04) 2382-9888 or visit our website, www.freshfields.com.tw for further information.

Hotel ONE
"When the East Meets the West" room package for two, for a special rate of NT$7,888.
With this special room package, guests will get to enjoy one night's stay at the hotel's Corner Studio, as well as experience a wonderfully-prepared lunch menu for two, created by internationally-known chef Susur Lee at Taichung's tallest restaurant, Top of One (46F), valued at NT$1,280+10% per person. With this rate, you'll also get to savor two dinner sets at IN Restaurant (28F), prepared by Chef Pena-Alvarez, valued at NT$840+10% per person. This special offer is available on both weekdays and weekends, from 6/4 to 6/14, 2009. For further inquiries, contact: (04)2303-1234.

Hung's Mansion
"The View Studio & Feast" Package--Special rates for online-reservation guests (NT$3,850), available starting now until 9/30, 2009.
This exclusive package includes: 1. A free upgrade to the "View Studio" (listed rate is NT$8,500) 2. European-style Buffet Breakfast for two. 3. A complimentary bottle of French/Spanish red wine in the room. 4. Evian mineral water 5. L'occitane bath & shower sets. For reservations, call (04)2255-6688, or check their website: www.hungsmansion.com

Tempus Hotel Taichung
Celebrating Tempus' New Brand Special Promotion until June 30, 2009
All rooms 50% off (does not include suites and studios). This package includes: Breakfast buffet, complimentary plate of homemade cookies per room, unlimited use of Mandara Life Club facilities, including swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, state of the art fitness equipment, and a variety of aerobic classes; complimentary newspaper, fruit basket, free parking, shoeshine service, and free wireless network in all rooms. Notes: This package is limited to five rooms or less per booking. Please reserve in advance as the room types for this package are limited. An additional NT$300 per night is required on Saturdays, national holidays, and holiday eves. Must be booked in advance and may not be combined with any other offers. For further details, please contact (04) 2326-8008 and ask for Room Reservations.

The Splendor Hotel
The Splendor Hotel is situated in a great spot, where you can appreciate the beauty of Taichung and enjoy the great access to Science Museum, the Botanical Garden and Eslite Park Lane Department Store along the greenery walkway. At the famous FongJia Night Market, also a short ride away, you can find abundant choices of food and entertainment. Our 'Taichung Specialty Treat' deal starts from now to enjoy all that. With NT$3,999 only (an extra charge of NT$300 on weekends), one can stay in our comfortable, lovely rooms during weekdays, with free breakfast and Taichung's famous specialty Sun Cakes and YiXin DouGan. Please call (04) 2328-8000 or visit our website at www.thesplendor-tc.com for further booking information.

Waugh Den Business Hotel
The Cool Summer Room Package "Tour to Yamay Mala Bay" goes on sale now!! Available from today until 10/31, 2009.
Special rate: NT$3,680 for two, or NT$6,180 for four. This price includes one night's stay in the Business Suite, tickets to Malay Bay, and free shuttle bus service from hotel to Yamay Amusement Park. All guests will get free access to the parking lot, free wide-band Internet in rooms, free shuttle bus service from hotel to city bus stops and designated city attractions, Chinese/Western-style buffet breakfast and midnight snacks. Guests who choose to stay more than one night can enjoy free laundry service. For reservations and further inquiries, contact (04)2296-4888, or visit their website at: 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
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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 (AmCham)
July 4 America Day Celebration (see events listings). No July Happy Hour or Dinner Meeting. 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
Summer vacation--no school.

_International Women's Association of Taichung (IWAT)
July 1 Informal July Luncheon; July 29 Coffee Morning (see events listings). Contact Jennifer Tseng at 0918-650-712 about Moms and Tots Playgroup on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. No mahjong gatherings during summer months. General IWAT information: Contact President Laurie Zirilli at: iwattaichung@yahoo.com or check IWAT website at www.iwat.org

_Morrison Academy (MA)
136-1, ShuiNan Rd.; (04) 2292-1171; www.mca.org.tw
Summer vacation--no 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 Tempus 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, July 1
IWAT Informal Monthly Luncheon
IWAT members and non-members are welcome to attend. Location to be announced. Reservations/information: RSVP Yvonne Chang at (04) 2463-3143 or email: yvonnechang0127@pchome.com.tw

_Saturday, July 4
Taichung AmCham 2009 America Day Celebration, 12-9:30 pm
One of Taichung's biggest annual international celebrations. Featuring a wide variety of international food/drink vendors, and non-stop live music from bands Money Shot Horns, Skaraoke, Point .22, The DoLittles, 3 Day Bender, The Stackers, and 'Round Midnight. There will also be games and a charity raffle for variety of prizes. Free admission--all welcome. Location: Nan Yuan Park, on WenXin S. Rd. next to Costco. 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, July 29
IWAT Monthly 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 Hsiu-Mei. Reservations/directions: Call Hsiu-Mei at (04) 2461-9431.