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the hotline. Rm 309, Bldg E, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6403 6532, 6403 6632 (fax)) www.bjchp.org 北京文化遗产保护中 心, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南 临)E座309室 The Capital Club This private club caters to Beijing’s senior business community and is a frequent site of International Newcomers Network meetings. 50/F, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 260, member@thecapitalclub.com) www.thecapitalclub.com 朝阳区新源南路6号 京城大厦50层 Dreamaker English Language Drama Classes offered for Elementary aged students. Foreign teachers and foreign curriculum. Daily 10am-8pm. Rm 10C13, 10/F, T2. Xihuan Guangchang, Xizhimen, Xicheng District. (5830 1872) www.dreamaker.com.cn 卓美教 育, 西城区西直门西环广场T2座10层10C13 FLAM Pékin FLAM Pékin offers French classes designed for bilingual or Frenchspeaking students aged 4-15 who attend school in a non-French environment. The association’s courses combine French language and culture, take place on Saturday mornings, and are divided into six difficulty levels. Younger learners learn to read, write, and express themselves, while older learners apply their language skills through interactive methods like music and theater. French School, 30 Sanlitun Dongsijie, Chaoyang District. (Isabelle Fournier (president): 138 0108 2506, Florrie Frederiksen (secretary/ treasurer): 136 9911 5504 or 188 1081 4406, flambeijing@gmail.com) www.flampekin.net 朝阳区三里屯东四街30号法国学校 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Established in 1979 in Australia, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has over 33 years of history with more than 60,000 students attending classes weekly all over the world. In cooperation with Dreamaker, children will enjoy a creative drama program that promotes confidence, self-esteem, skill in verbal communication and positive outlook in life. At the end of each academic year, kids will put together an original play for family and friends. (English: 150 1101 1742 (Jennifer), Chinese: 400 678 1872, nancy@ helenogradyfranchise.com) www.helenogrady. com.cn HomeShop HomeShop began as a storefront residence and artist initiative in 2008 and is now housed in a space near Beixinqiao. “Combining a storefront activity space, work studios and service desk, HomeShop questions existing models of economic and artistic production as an exploration of the micropolitical possibilities of the everyday, and of working together.” 8 Jiaodaokou Bei’ertiao, Dongcheng District. (jianxi@ homeshop.org.cn) www.homeshop.org.cn 家 作坊, 东城区交道口北二条8号 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 InterNations Beijing Billing itself as the biggest expat community in the world, InterNations has more than 10,000 members and organizes 30 monthly activities in Beijing. These include family-friendly events, outdoor trips, cultural activities, sport clubs, and social gatherings. (131 6155 1870, 131 6186 4904, internationsbeijing@gmail.com) www.internations.org J Space Art Media Center 11am - 12am. Sanlitun Soho, building 5, B1-510, Chaoyang District. (helen@laccenter.org) www.laccenter.org 朝阳区北京朝阳区三里屯 SOHO 5座B1—510
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Roundabout Roundabout is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that accepts donations from the community and distributes them to people in need. They accept donations of almost anything: clothing, furniture and much more. Any items that are not needed by the charities, such such as handbags, paintings, home decor, surplus furniture and toys, are sold in their store. All proceeds fund their operation: truck hire, rent etc.The new building location is directly beside/behind Yosemite (the side towards Dragon Bay). Directions: Drive past ISB, with ISB on your left (this is Anhua Jie going west). Pass the intersection where BSB is on your right. Take the next left (leading to the back gate of Yosemite), and it is just down the road on the right past the blue and white migrant worker buildings. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Yuyang Road West,Off An Hua Road (Behind Yosemite Villa Compound), Shunyi District. (137 1877 7761 (English), 137 1805 3814 (Chinese only), roundaboutchina@gmail.com, thecharitystore@gmail.com) www.roundaboutchina.com 顺义区众爱商店， 顺义区榆阳路（优山美地别墅后街，从安华路 转入）。 Russian Cultural Center Interested in russian language and culture? Searching for a piece of Russia in Beijing? Russian Cultural Center is a right place to start your “way to Russia”!Established in September 2010, Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing is the first one opened by Russian officials in China with the express aim of bringing the best of Russian culture to China and Beijing. The cultural centre is housed in a modern building at Dongzhimen equipped with all the latest equipment and technology, its facilities include a multipurpose concert and exhibition hall, library, and information and multimedia centre.In the meantime we are happy to announce that new sessions of Russian Language Courses to start shortly!- We teach any level from total beginner to advanced;- All our teachers are highly qualified and hold a degree in Russian as a foreign language;Flexible time schedule and 4-8 students in a group;- All classes for beginners are conducted through the intermediary language: English or Chinese;Besides the language courses our students can enjoy additional benefits of using our library, multimedia sourses, watch films in Russian and take part in all the activities which are conducted by the Center.The course cost is 2400 RMB per 60 academic hours.We arrange a presentation and free trial session on a regular basis once there are enough applications. Dongcheng district, Dongzhimennei street, 9 (NAGA), building 2., Dongcheng District. (8406 0224, rusculturalcentrebeijing@gmail.com) http://russianculture.cn/ 俄罗斯文化中心, 东 城区北京市东城区东直门内大街9号院（NAGA 上院）2号楼 The Starfish Project Founded in 2006, this socially responsible jewelry business developed in order to provide exploited women in Asia with alternate employment. Besides helping them to build sustainable livelihoods, the Starfish Project also offers them counseling, vocational training, language acquisition, family education, healthcare access as well as housing. Support the cause by buying their jewelry or donating on their website. (volunteer@starfish-project. com) www.starfish-project.com
Domestic Help AAA expatcar Provides long term or short term leasing with or without drivers, Englishspeaking drivers, airport-pick up/ drop off, drivers only is also fine. (Sedan, Van and Bus) AAA expatcar also offers car sales, car insurance and etc. Daily 9am-5pm. 18 Liyuan Beijie, Tongzhou District. (8152 3060, sales@ expatcar.com) www.expatcar.com 通州区梨 园北街18号院 Beijing Ayi Housekeeping Service A family membership in this housekeeping service will give you access (with an
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additional fee) to a large pool of ayis who perform services such as babysitting, cooking and cleaning. English-speaking ayis available. Lifetime membership: RMB 300; price range: RMB 1,000-3, 000 per month. (6434 5647/48) www.bjayi.com 北京家福来 劳务服务 Beijing Ayi Service Company Beijing Ayi Service Company provides experienced and professional ayis, drivers and western chefs for expatriate families. Western cooking lessons are also available. (6040 9096, 136 4113 7690 (24 hours), service@beijingayiservice.com) www.beijingayiservice.com Beijing Ex-pat Housemaid Service Serving over 2,000 families in Beijing, this service offers a supply of English-speaking ayis trained to cook, clean, babysit and more. Price range: RMB 1,600 per month for 8-10 hours per day, 5-6 days per week. (6438 1634) www. expatslife.com 北京易杨家美信息咨询有限公司 Beijing Huijia Ayi Housekeeping Service Company Daily 8am-10pm. 16 Qianquhe, Gaoliying Zhen, Shunyi District. (136 4113 7690) http://www.beijingayiservice.com 北京 汇佳家政, 顺义区高丽营镇前渠河16号 Beijing Merry Home Consulting Large pool of ayis available to perform a multitude of services. Price range: RMB 15 per hour; RMB 1,500 per month. (8205 0311) (service@merryhome.com.cn) 北京其美嘉咨 询服务有限公司 Beijing Nanny Domestic Service Rm 208, Bldg 104, Qingnian Hui, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (beijingnanny@hotmail. com) www.beijingnanny.com 朝阳区朝阳区朝 阳北路青年汇104楼208室 Beijing North Car Rental Co., Ltd MonFri 8.30am-5.30pm. Rm1031, New Fortune International, 71 Chaoyang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5136 8096) 北京北方汽车租赁有限公 司, 朝阳区朝阳路71号锐城国际1031室 Beijing North Star Car Rental Beijing North Star Car Rental Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of North Star Group, a major state owned enterprise. They currently have more than a thousand vehicles of all class. It is one of the largest leasing companies in China and incorporates the best management and technology from both locally and overseas. Provides customers with purchase, lease and buy, and trade-in options; limousine and chauffeur driven services for airport transfers, meetings, tours and weddings; services for long vacations and weekend rentals; foreign companies and representative offices with high end vehicles for business with foreign language speaking drivers; state owned enterprises with vehicle purchase and management plans; club membership system for clients. * Provide membership activities including recreation, networking and friendship for leisure 1) 8am-6pm. 1/F, Bldg F, Wangjing Building, 1A Futong Dongdajie, Chaoyang District. (800 810 2280, 6475 2516, bczl@bczl. com.cn); 2) South of the Tsinghua University east gate, Shuangqing Lu, Haidian District. (800 810 2280, 6263 8006, bczl@bczl.com. cn); 3) 8am-5pm. North to Bldg R, Huiyuan Apartment, Chaoyang District. (800 810 2280, 8499 2878, bczl@bczl.com.cn) http://www.bczl.com.cn/ 北京北辰汽车租赁, 1) 朝阳区望京阜通东大街甲1号; 2) 海淀区清 华大学东门双清路南侧; 3) 朝阳区亚运村汇园 公寓R座北侧 Beijing Sunnyhome Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd 5288 4727, 133 6636 9720. Rm3022, 3/F, Shiyi Hotel, 1 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm) http://www.bjayiservice.com/en/Index.asp 北 京午后阳光家政服务有限公司, 朝阳区酒仙桥路 1号世一休闲商务酒店3层3022室 Century Sunshine Domestic Services Provides both hourly and live-in ayis; different ayis can provide different services. Englishspeaking ayis are available, although for a higher price. Price range: RMB 10-15 per hour (RMB 7-8 per hour with a yearly RMB 120 membership); live-in RMB 500-4,000 per
month. (6845 4005/6871 5549, 133 6627 3898) www.365service.com.cn 北京世纪阳光 家政服务有限公司 Expat Car Daily 24 hours. Beigao Lukou, Jichangfu Lu, Chaoyang District. (8152 3060, service@expatcar.com) www.expatcar.com 朝 阳区机场附路北皋路口 JNY Home Service This professional housekeeping service company provides placement services for foreign families seeking full-time or part-time ayis in Beijing. Ayis are available for cleaning. ironing, cooking and babysitting. English speaking and non-English speaking ayis are available. Reference letters available. Part-time: RMB 15-25 per hour, full-time: RMB 2800-3500 per month. Rm 907A, Hua Shang Bldg,2 Yanjing Xili,Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5100 0246/134 2636 2833) www.saybeijing. cn 朝阳区朝阳区延静西里2号华商大厦907A室
Hair & Beauty Salons Catherine de France Hair & Beauty Salon The Catherine de France team of international and local stylists, colorists and beauticians offer a holistic hair and beauty experience. Treatments include hair services, manicures, waxing and tanning. Referral and VIP programs available. Tue-Sat 10am8pm, Sun-Mon 11am-6pm. East Avenue Bld Ground Floor,No.10 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (10 8442 5120, 135 2147 3492, catherine@catherinedefrance.com) www. catherinedefrance.com 法式美容美发沙龙, 朝 阳区新东路10号逸盛阁首层 Christian Ravaglioli Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F, Shin Kong Plaza, Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1584) 朝阳区西大望路新光 天地5层 Eric Paris Salon Well-trained international stylists and colorists provide hair styling and a wide-range of beauty products. Also offer beauty, nails, waxing and tanning services. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 5/F, Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District. (139 1162 6051); 2) 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (135 0137 2971); 3) Lido Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 5843) 爱丽克美 容美发, 1) 西城区西城区金融大街乙9号威斯汀 大酒店5层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯后街43号; 3) 朝 阳区机场路112号丽都饭店 Hair & Beauty by Hummingbird Formerly Hummingbird spa, this revamped boutique hair salon will continue to provide beauty and spa treatments, but now also specializes in haircuts and styling, with celebrity stylist Tom Yuen at the helm. Daily 10am-8pm. Unit 103, Bldg 3, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 9119) www. hummingbird.net.cn 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新 城国际3号楼103 Majesty Hair Salon The longest-standing African salon in Beijing offering a full range of services, from braiding to relaxing. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Shop A116, Bldg A, One World Apartments (next to International SOS), 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (5946 7177, 8453 1527, info@majestyint.com) www.majestyint.com 朝阳区新源里16号世方豪 庭A座A116室（近International SOS） Melonhead Melonhead is an innovative hair care and branded entertainment concept designed specifically for kids. Whether you come to Melonhead for a fantastic kid’s hair cut ,special event hairstyle, SPA treat, fun birthday party, photography, afternoon outing, or just to browse the cute games & toys, Melonhead offers a safe, comfortable and entertaining environment that will make you want to go back again. Daily 10am10pm. Rm 412, 4/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1599) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶南街四层412号商铺 MyStudio A full service beauty salon offering hair removal via sugaring (instead of waxing) to safely and less painfully remove hair. Haircuts go for about RMB 300 for women