I hope everyone had a nice May holiday with extra time off from work and school. Some neighborhood outdoor pools opened as of May 1 – a bit chilly for all but the most enthusiastic children around. Now, onto the news round-up!
* Hurry, hurry! Make plans now to attend a special event at the Dulwich Legend Garden Campus this coming Thursday, May 5 at 6pm. Dulwich College Beijing and Beijing Music Network present “Clarinet Classics,” featuring the best clarinetists from the China Conservatoire. Admission is RMB 40; contact Joanne Ross at Joanne.Ross@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information.
* Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 8. To honor the special day, Tammy’s Wins Art Framing shop at DD Mall (near Riviera) will have a weekend special event from 10.30am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come see the featured Turkish ceramics and Turkish Ottoman ornaments with Blue Eyes, among other treasures as gift-giving inspiration. This new location is at the new mall next to the corner gas station by Beijing Riviera.
* Don’t forget the car boot sale at the British School of Beijing on Sunday, May 8. Beginning at 9.30am, find many treasures with money raised going towards Little Flower children’s home. If you’re still interested in participating, e-mail BSBCC@britishschool.org.cnfor registration information.
* Steak & Eggs did, indeed, open last week, and it’s been pretty well patronized over the holiday weekend. I talked to owner Paul’s niece, Robin, who is in Beijing for 6-weeks helping her uncle get this new location up and running. She said that in addition to their already extensive menu, they plan to add some new special items that have never before been offered at Steak & Eggs. She promised to share what these are and when they’d be available soon!
* Calling all sleep deprived parents! Don’t miss the BJU Doctor Talk on Children’s Sleep Issues — Tuesday, May 10, 10-11am. Dr. Melissa Varma will discuss sleep issues and offer tips to help your child (and you!) sleep better. This free workshop is held at the Dulwich Early Years Childhood Centre at River Garden. For more information, contact Kate McGinty at Kate.McGinty@dulwich-beijing.cn.
* The Neighborhood Chinese Language & Culture Center has educational tutoring sessions available at both their Quan Fa and Leman Lake clubhouse locations (or private lessons in your home). Current instruction includes mathematics at levels from elementary through high school. Also available is SSAT/SAT tutoring for high school students. Classes are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; tuition ranges from RMB 250-300 per hour. Call 8450 1789 or 130 3103 8833, or e-mail service@chineseneighbor.com.
* Also at the NCLC are Chinese martial arts classes for kids! Both Kung Fu and Taekwondo classes will be held at the Yosemite and Lemon Lake clubhouses once a week (Saturday/Sunday, 9-10:30am). Class size is limited to 8 people; cost is RMB 900 for six lessons. Use the above contact information to find out more.
* Yoga and Pilates classes are now available at the Rose & Ginkgo villas. Yoga meets Mon/Wed from 11:45am-12:45pm; Pilates meets Tues/Thurs from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost ranges from RMB 400-700 for 10 lessons depending on resident/clubhouse membership. Call Ju zi at 139 1105 2969 for more info.
