For a comprehensive directory, see www.thebeijinger.com high school students competing for comedy supremacy. RMB 25. 6.308.30. BISS Annex (6443 3151) Apr 27 Business Networking Evening Brings together about 100-120 expat and English-speaking Chinese entrepreneurs, businesspeople, global mobility professionals and people who work in finance, banking, consulting, real estate, and investment-related industries. Appetizers and happy hour until 10pm. To register, e-mail eventbj@fcclub. com or call 139 1109 8002. RMB 130 (includes one drink), RMB 80 (preregister before Apr 26). 7.30pm. Molly Malone’s Irish Bar, Legendale Hotel (6522 7258) Create Your Perfect Elevator Pitch Do you dread questions such as “What do you do?” or “Tell me about yourself?” Learn how to make a good first impression by introducing yourself in a concise, compelling and conversational manner. Each participant will leave with a 15-second sound bite/ message hook. Register at www. inspiredbeijing.com or by calling 136 2113 2201. RMB 200. 10amnoon. German Centre for Industry & Trade, Landmark Tower 2 Apr 29 Ayi and Driver First Aid Training
COMMUNITY GROUPS China Culture Center (CCC) Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org) www.chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家 楼肯特中心院内 Fig Tree Specializes in pastry making courses and catering events. 202, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (139 1056 6742) 朝阳区朝阳区朝外 大街朝外Soho702室A座 Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCC) (8532 3807, fcccadmin@gmail.com) www.fccchina.org Green Cow Organic Farm This six-hectare, closed-system organic farm in Shunyi works with volunteers and paying members to operate the farm in exchange for fresh, organic produce. Donggezhuan (10 min north of the new International Exhibition Center), Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 4301, 135 0113 6920, 6433 4435 (fax), thelovelygreencow@gmail. com) 绿牛有机农庄, 顺义区北京绿牛有机农 场（北京京承高速与机场北线交汇处的东北 方向董各庄附近） The Hutong One of Beijing’s best informal cooking schools.1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway
Basic first aid, fundamentals of health and hygiene, and how to react in an emergency. RMB 380. 9am-5pm. Beijing International SOS Clinic (6462 9112) Every Tue & Thu Tuina Massage Course Learn the basic acupoints and manipulations for relaxing the muscles and veins, either for treatments of common diseases or to maintain a state of general health. Eight-session class begins Apr 6. RMB 1,200 (8 sessions). 7.30-9.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Every Thu Zen Practice & Meditation A journey of self-discovery guided each week by a Buddhist layman, with occasional visits by real Zen Buddhist monks. RMB 400 (4 consecutive classes). 7.30-9.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Flying Stars Feng Shui For Beginners Gain insight into the theoretical fundamentals and practical application of Flying Stars feng shui. Learn how to plot, read and interpret a chart of any house, and how to activate wealth and luck without the placement of “lucky items.” Course begins Apr 6. RMB 1,000 (8 sessions). 1-3pm. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108) station), Dongcheng District. (159 0104 6127, info@the-hutong.com) www.thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北 新桥地铁站东南边） INSPIRED A learning and inspirational platform to support the professional and personal development needs of expat accompanying spouses in Beijing. The group offers support and practical advice through regular seminars, workshops, one-to-one coaching, and networking opportunities. (136 2113 2201, jasmine@inspiredbeijing.com) www. inspiredbeijing.com International Newcomers’ Network Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month except December. Function Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 110, innbeijing@hotmail.com) www. innbeijing.org 朝阳区新源南路6号京城大厦 康乐中心3层
发街后沙峪顺义区 The Yin Yang Community Center Also home to a cafe and The Bookworm. MonSat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village (across from The Orchard; call for directions), Chaoyang District. (6431 2108) www.yinyangbeijing.com 易 阴阳社区中心, 朝阳 区崔各庄乡何各庄村一号院(果园对面）
CULTURAL AND NATIONAL GROUPS AustCham Kooka Networking www.austcham.org/home/events/kookaburrapub. html Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA) (anzabeijing@hotmail.com) www. anzabeijing.com Canadians in China Network for Canadians and friends of Canada. (promote@canad iansinchina.com) www.canadiansinchina. com French Cultural Centre 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 2627) www. ccfpekin.org 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工体 西路18号 Goethe Institute 1/F, Building C, Haixing Mansion, southwest corner of Haidian Zhonglu and Haidian Nanjie Intersection, Haidian District. (8251 2909, info@peking. goethe.org) www.goethe.de/peking 歌德 学院北京分院, 海淀区海淀中路和海淀南街 十字路口西南角海兴大厦C座1层 Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin.cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区 工体南路甲1号 Irish Network China News and events for the Irish in Beijing and for those interested in all things Irish. (contact@irishnetwor kchina.com) www.irishnetworkchina.com
FURTHER EDUCATION Raffles Education Beijing Offers firstclass tertiary education and training programs in Design and Business. All classes taught in English by foreign teachers. Term starts : Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. 1/F, Bldg A, Ziguang Towers, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3499, reb-enquiries@raffles-edu-beijing.com) http://raffles-edu-beijing.com 朝阳区惠新 东街11号紫光发展大厦A座1层
Green Drinks A forum for individuals interested in the environment, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and social and environmental justice issues. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month to network and socialize. Contact Jenny Chu (134 2636 9618, bjgreendrinks@gmail.com) http://groups. google.com/group/bjgreendrinks
MEDICAL SERVICES AmAsia International Medical Center Staffed by English-speaking doctors experienced in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Nurses and midwives also speak English and the center can provide language services in both Japanese and Russian. Provides direct billing with most major international insurance providers, as well as allowing direct payments. Daily 24hrs. 218 Xiaoguan Beili, Anwai Dajie, east of Olympic Center, Chaoyang District. (6496 8888/5151) www.asog-beijing.com 东方美华医院, 朝阳区安外大街小关北里 218号( 奥体中心东) Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital Offers high-quality medical services with a focus on maternity care, women’s health and pediatrics. Foreign language support program available on request. 8am-4.30pm. 9 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 2388 24hr hotline, 800 610 6200) www.amcare.com.cn 北京美中宜和妇 儿医院, 朝阳区朝阳区芳园西路9号 Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Provides comprehensive medical and dental services with English-speaking staff. Onsite radiology, laboratory and pharmacy service. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990) www.bjhealthcare.com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛东路7号
Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Beijing’s answer to the Salvation Army. Downtown dropboxes at Links Moving (C 10-A Oriental Kenzo) and Istanbul Restaurant (Jianguomenwai) Volunteers welcome. Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm. Roundabout,Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi, near Mrs Shannen’s Bagels, Shunyi District. (137 1877 7761 English, 137 1805 3814 Chinese) 顺义区开
H&C DIRECTORY
Rutgers EMBA Program Rutgers offers a fully accredited 14-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program designed for working professionals who want to remain on the job while obtaining a US MBA. Classes are taught in English once a month over a nine-day period, held all day on two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, and three hours per night for two nights during the intervening week. 5/F, China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5877 1706/7) www.rutgersinasia. com 新泽西州立大学EMBA项目, 朝阳区朝阳 门外大街16号中国人寿大厦5层
HOBBIES AND INTEREST GROUPS
Apr 17: AustCham Black & White Masquerade Ball A rare chance to bare arms in Beijing. See listing, p97.
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BLUG is an open-for-all non-profit organization promoting and supporting the Linux community in China. Meetings are free and are organized to appeal to Linux professionals, hobbyists and beginners. (info@beijinglug.org) www.beijinglug.org
www.thebeijinger.com
Beijing Actors Workshop If you can act, write, or direct, Beijing Actors Workshop wants to hear from you. Free. Meets every Wednesday at 8.30pm at The Playground (6407 6889). Check their website for more details. (bjactorsworkshop@gmail.com) http://bjactorsworkshop.googlepages.com Beijing Linux User Group (BLUG) Meeting on the second Tuesday of every month,
Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital Founded in 2003, Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital is the first hospital in Beijing with a water birth center to allow natural births. The hospital also researches male and female infertility, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, and more. Daily 8.30am-5pm. Building 18, Court 1, Xingheyuan, Jiayuan Road, Fengtai District. (153 1127 2132 Guo Ping) www.antaihospital.com 北京安太妇 产医院, 丰台区北京丰台嘉园路星河城1号 院18号楼 Beijing Children’s Hospital Daily 6.30am10.30pm. 56 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District. (6802 8401) 北京儿童医院, 西城区南礼士