HERE! Mail for November 3

This weekend is expected to be sunny and not too warm. Nice weather to play tennis, which is the subject of this week's Question of the Week below. Also see new November promotions at hotels, restaurants and bars.

Ni Hao Neighbors, Dongguan's volunteer orientation group that welcomes new foreigners to Dongguan and shows them around, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a raffle to benefit two charities. For more information, see the Ni Hao Neighbors website.

NOVEMBER 5 (SAT)
BOTECO BRASIL
Beef Round
7:30pm onwards, all you can can eat including potato salad, pasta, rice, cabbage, and so on, with different types of beef, RMB 98/person.

NOVEMBER 5 (SAT)
CULTURE WEEKEND
Acrobatics Show
8pm: Performed by Fuyong Acrobatic Troupe from Shenzhen. It has over 180 stuffs and gives out all sorts of acrobatics in more than 20 countries and regions. Tickets: RMB 50, 80, 100, 120.

NOVEMBER 5 (SAT)
IBIZA LAKE CLUB
Sky Gazing Party
6:30pm onwards. 200-inch big screen TV, multinational cuisine and Ibiza homemade German style beer. RMB 280 for non-members, RMB 200 for members; Free for children under 1.2m, half price for children above 1.2m; After 9pm, free for ladies dressed up, RMB 100 for gentlemen. English phone: 8978 9555

NOVEMBER 4–7 (FRI-MON)
DONGGUAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION CENTER
Dongguan Real Estate, Construction and Decoration Material Exhibition
Full-scale, professional information is provided to persons who are interested in purchasing property in Dongguan.

NEW!
SELECTED NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS:

BUONGIORNO (HOUJIE)
Tasting Set Menu
By Chef Giovanni, includes entrée, appetizer, main courses, dessert and drinks at RMB 280.

SHOOTERS
Daily Promotions:
Burger Monday: 10% off burgers and draft beer.
Women’s Tuesday: Buy one get one free all night for ladies.
Tex-Mex Wednesday: 15% off Tex-Mex, RMB 120 Margarita Pitchers, RMB 25 tequila shots.
Almost There Thursday: RMB 25 house pours all night.
Finally Friday: 15% off appetizers, RMB 20 Jaigermeister, Dart night.
BBQ Saturday: Free BBQ for all customers starting at 4pm.
Sunday Funday: 10% off all pitchers of draft beer.

50 BLUES TEPPANYAKI (HOUJIE)
Lunch set RMB 68 & 118. Package deals stars at RMB 138 including endless salad, sushi & juice, a kettle of sake or a glass of draft beer.

SOFITEL DONGGUAN ROYAL LAGOON
GARDEN BISTRO
Nourishing Venison
An array of venison dishes like sautéed venison and stew venison delicately prepared.

HYATT REGENCY
THE COPPER GRILL
"The Temptation of Caviar and Champagne"

SOFITEL DONGGUAN ROYAL LAGOON
FRAGRANT PAVILION CHINESE RESTAURANT
Hainan Dong Shan Goat Selection
One of Hainan four famous dishes, Chef George Liu presents Hainan-style Dong Shan goat meat cooked with fragrant seasoning and ingredients.

HYATT REGENCY SONG SPA
Refreshing & Detoxifying Package
Nourish and detoxify your skin with the natural aromatic oils and a unique combination of active ingredients—the finest resources from ocean and propolis hydrate. RMB 980/120mins.

Unknown – 不明身份 Bùmíng shēnfèn – Liam Neeson plays Dr. Martin Harris, who awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that his wife (January Jones) suddenly doesn’t recognize him and another man (Aidan Quinn) has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he finds himself alone, tired and on the run. Aided by an unlikely ally (Diane Kruger), Harris plunges into a deadly mystery forcing him to question his sanity, his identity and just how far he’s willing to go to uncover the truth.
The Warrior's Way –黄沙武士 Huáng shā wǔshì –In the 19th century, a warrior named Yang (Jang Dong Gun) is ordered to kill the last member of an enemy clan--a baby. He refuses the mission and flees with the child to a dilapidated town in the American West. Despite his attempts, his enemies close in on him and he must fight to protect the child and his newfound comrades: Ron (Geoffrey Rush), the town drunk, and Lynne (Kate Bosworth), both of whom have a tragic past.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – 猩球崛起 Xīng qiú juéqǐ – The Oscar-winning visual effects team that brought to life the worlds of Avatar and Lord of the Rings is breaking new ground, creating a CGI ape that delivers a dramatic performance of unprecedented emotion and intelligence, and epic battles on which rest the upended destinies of man and primate.
Green lantern – 绿灯侠 Lǜdēng xiá – It tells the story of Hal Jordan, a test pilot who is selected to become the first human member of the Green Lantern Corps and given a ring that grants him superpowers after a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the universe.
Limitless – 永无止境 Yǒng wúzhǐjìng – A paranoia-fueled action thriller about an unpublished writer whose life is transformed by a top-secret smart drug that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life in this darkly comic and provocative film.
Last Night – 一夜迷情 Yīyèmíqíng – Set in New York City, Last Night is the story of a married couple that while apart for one night, is confronted by temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage.

Upcoming Movies (subject to change):
Real Steel: November 8
Immortals: November 11
The Adventures of Tintin: November 15

The Cinemas:
(Information subject to change without notice)

Volcano Lake Cinema (Global Plaza)

Discounts: Monday to Friday before 6:00pm, 50% off. Tuesday all day 50% off.
ADDRESS: 3/F, Tianyuan Computer Market, Global Plaza, Dongcheng Middle Rd, Dongcheng
中文: 火山湖影城, 东城区东城中路世博广场天源电脑城三楼
PHONE: 23016666
Latest schedule on theater website

Wanda Cinema (South China Mall)

Discounts: Every Tuesday and Thursday 50% off.
ADDRESS: 4/F, Zone D, South China Mall, Wandao Rd, Wanjiang
中文: 万江区万道路华南MALL,D区4楼
PHONE: 22430206
Latest schedule on theater website

China Film Times Movie City (Nancheng Hongfu Road Wal-Mart)

ADDRESS: 5/F Kingdom Plaza, enter through Sunning or Peace Fitness, Dongcheng Avenue
中文: 东莞市东城中路君豪商业中心五楼
PHONE: 23139992
Latest schedule on theater website

Dadi Cinema (Zhongtian Central Plaza, New Nancheng Hongtu Road Wal-Mart)

ADDRESS: 4/F, Zhongtian Central Plaza, No.21, Hongtu Rd., Nancheng
中文: 南城宏图路21号中天中央广场四楼
PHONE: 28639731
Latest schedule on theater website

More mix of sunny and cloudy periods over the weekend and into next week, with possible warmer and sunny weather on the weekend.

From Dongguan Meteorological Bureau:
Friday, Nov 4: Cloudy, chance of showers, 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Saturday, Nov 5: Cloudy, chance of showers, 22-27°C (72-81°F)
Sunday, Nov 6: Cloudy, chance of showers, 22-27°C (72-81°F)
Monday, Nov 7: Cloudy, chance of showers, 21-26°C (70-79°F)
Tuesday, Nov 8: Cloudy, chance of rains, 20-25°C (68-77°F)

From Hong Kong Observatory (for Hong Kong):
Friday, Nov 4: Mainly cloudy with one or two rain patches, 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Saturday, Nov 5: Sunny intervals, 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Sunday, Nov 6: Sunny intervals, 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Monday, Nov 7: Cloudy with a few rain patches, 23-25°C (73-77°F)
Tuesday, Nov 8: Cloudy with occasional rain, 22-24°C (72-75°F)

Q. A number of us living here would be really interested in the tennis tournaments that take place in Dongguan, Shenzhen or even Guangzhou but haven't found any postings as by the time we hear about them it's too late. Could HERE help and post them in the activities section? I would love to compete and many others. From what I hear in the Chinese community there are tournaments almost every weekend. Thanks and Best, Ezra

A. We haven't heard about any tennis tournaments around the region, other than one for Sofitel Humen earlier this year that was small. But if there are any open tournaments in Dongguan, we would welcome the chance to publish that information in advance. We don't often publish events outside Dongguan, but will if the We will have a look, and if any HERE! Mail readers know about any tournaments or where to find out more information, drop us a line.

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November 3, 2011