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4th July 2009 Saturday Events

Tribute to MJ

Michael Jackson Tribute Night with MJ Impersonator will be held at Mandolin Pub & Restaurant,12 Jalan SS3/5, PJ today from 9pm onwards with look-a-like-contest, MJ dance move contest and trivia games. For more info, contact 03-78776033 or 016-2076690.

Market day

Over 30 vendors will gather at Berjaya Times Square to share their creativity and ideas at the ‘Wonderful Market’ in the shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur today. It is a creative bazaar and market place for independent artists and designers, unique fashion vendors, independent labels or anyone interested to showcase or trade their products. The market is open from 10am to 7pm at the 7th Floor in Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur (near Cosmo’s World Theme Park entrance).

Art exhibition

Malaysian born Pheh It Hao is currently exhibiting his new collection of artworks entitled Adaptations at the Concourse Area in Bangsar Village 2 in Kuala Lumpur till July 12 from 10am-10pm.

Megasale carnival

Sunway Pyramid will offer shoppers the chance to win free flight tickets to selected destinations which includes Rome, Italy, during the Megasale Carnival, which begins today and ends on Aug 31. The rule is simple: spend more than RM200 and sign up!

Kids’ day out

There will be a Kidz Carnival at The Waterfront at Desa ParkCity today from 11am to 10pm. It will be filled with activities such as art contests by Artworkshop, musical chair, IQ tests by Groliers Malaysia, a music and dance concert by Menuetto Music and a special charity event with Kiwanis Club of Bukit Bandaraya. There will also be many promotional booths from Groliers, Little Golfers, Chubby Chubby, Sand Art, I Clay, Just Muffins, Segway, The Baby Loft, Mountain Fresh and Bibi Palace. You and your kids will be in for a great time. For details call 03-6280 8888 or visit http://desaparkcity.com/whatsnew/about

Water sports

Divers and water sports enthusiasts should visit the Malaysia International Dive Exhibition this weekend at the Putra World Trade Centre till tomorrow. The exhibition aims to promote Malaysia’s huge array of marine activities and to educate the public on the preservation and conservation of its marine life. For details visit www.mide.com.my

Music festival

In tribute to the upcoming Rainforest Music Festival in Sarawak, Laundry Bar at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara in Petaling Jaya is having its very own mini- gathering today from 7pm onwards. The event features Red Chamber (Canada/China) & Akasha (Malaysia), the Bantus Capoeira, Diplomats of Drums, Tugu Drum Circle, KL Stompers and 40 Winks. Admission is free. For details, call 03–7728 1715 or visit www.laundrybar.blogspot.com

Charity bazaar

Independent Living and Training Centre is a charitable organisation, which was formed by the disabled and for the disabled to provide free services for their members who are living throughout the county. The organisation is holding charity bazaar today at the Sekolah Kebangsaan, Jalan Kuala Garing field in Rawang, Selangor. The event is supported by Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) and RTM Minnal.Fm. It starts from 10am–11.30pm. For details, call Francis Siva at 03-6091 2531, 03-6093 6292 or 019-338 5959 or visit www.iltcmalaysia.org.my

Special feast

Tony Roma’s is celebrating America’s Independence Day with new dishes and free flow of drinks that include beer, soft drinks and juices with a host of activities such as quizzes and games plus the final showdown of the Tony’s 13-inch Bountiful Beef Ribs eating contest. Winners from the four (4) preliminary rounds will battle against each other by finishing Tony 13-inch Bountiful Beef Ribs (equals to 10 beef ribs) in 10 minutes! The ultimate winner will win free Tony Roma’s meals for a year at 1:30pm at e @ Curve (formerly known as Cineleisure) in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Check out link for more details.

Charity walk

ISLAMIC Outreach - ABIM is organising a charity walk tomorrow at 3402, Jalan Ampang Hilir 2, Kuala Lumpur, from 7am to 1pm. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a goodie bag each. Winners will be presented with medals. Entry is at RM15 for adults and RM10 for children. For details, call 03-4256 9822 or visit www.islamicoutreach.com.my

Meeting with Ampang folk

AMPANG Jaya Municipal Council will be holding a meeting with Selangor local government, study and research committee chairman Ronnie Liu with residents in the area from 9am to noon at the Dewan Perbandaran Pandan Indah tomorrow.

Mind mapping course

UNIVERSITI Tunku Abdul Rahman will be conducting a public course on The Buzan Techniques: Mind Mapping and Creativity at its Centre for Extension Education, Petaling Jaya campus on Aug 26 and 27 from 9am to 5pm. It will be conducted by a licensed Buzan instructor. The closing date for registration is Aug 19. For details, call 03-7957 2818/ 03-7955 5181 (Hema/Lay)

Talk for doctors

THE Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya and the Health Ministry is holding a talk on the Critical Practical Guidelines for doctors to combat the alarming rate of dengue cases in Malaysia from 10am to noon tomorrow at the Conference Room 1 and 2, North Tower, Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya. For details, call 03-5639 1888.

Organ donation drive

THE Staff Club of The Body Shop is holding a Blood and Organ Donation drive tomorrow with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society at The Summit Subang USJ Shopping Centre, Lot GX03, Ground Floor (in front of Point B department store) from 11am to 5pm. There will be fun activities and health talks organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent.

Of exercise & breathing

Divine Life Society, Malaysia welcomes participants to a two-month intensive course of essential exercises and breathing techniques to commence tomorrow at 4.30pm at Vivekananda Ashrama Hall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. For details, call Nesadurai 03-4021 4657 or Param 03-7956 0875.

Seminar for women

THE women’s wing of the KL & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising its first seminar for women entitled “An Entrepreneur’s Quest” in Kuala Lumpur on July 8 at the SMIDEC conference hall, 20th floor, West wing, Menara Matrade, from 9am to 4.30pm. For details and to register, call Anusuya (016-213 2153) or Usha (012-242 7512) or visit www.klsicci.com.my/quest.