Junior Girl Scouts Help Combat Desertification in Inner Mongolia

This past week Roots & Shoots Shanghai students and volunteers went to Kunlunqi, Inner Mongolia to plant trees as part of their ongoing effort to combat China's desertification.

Roots & Shoots Shanghai launched a Carbon Footprint Tree Planting program in 2006 encouraging individuals, groups, and companies to voluntarily buyback their carbon footprint by buying trees (www.jgi-shanghai.org).

Since the program's start, 88,000 trees have been planted with the goal of one million trees by... More

Events in Shanghai

May 10th - 11th, 11am
iMART @ New Factories

Environment Protection is always the theme which we talk about. If you have some good idea and turn your idea into the real products, please join us and sell them on our booths. If you have some workable but surplus products, why not use them to exchange useful products with others. We set up special booth for you to "Exchange the Life". Please check our website for details, RSVP at www.imartcc.com

Address: No. 14, Yu Yao Lu, Jing An Area.


May 11th, 3pm
JZ Jazz Concert Series @ Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Each month in 2008 the blossoming Shanghai jazz scene will be exhibited at Shanghai Oriental Art Center. JZ will select elite musicians from home and abroad to present all varieties of modern and standard pieces which together form the jazz aesthetic. This coming month JZ will be featuring Lawrence Ku. He was a member of the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra which won the "Downbeat Award". Ticket Hotline: 962388 / 68541234. Info: 54030187, www.jzclub.cn.

Address: 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, Huaihai Zhong Lu.


May 13th, 8pm
Nextstep @ Mesa & Manifesto

Nextstep is heading this week to Mesa & Manifesto. Join us as we bring back to you the Featured Guest portion of Nextstep Tuesday. Enjoy an evening of great drinks and conversations with like-minded entrepreneurs. In order to accommodate the demands of all of our guests, the featured guest will speak from 8:10 until 8:25. Hear from our Featured Guest: Charles Cabell, founder of Mesa & Manifesto. He will discuss about the food and beverage industry's past, present and future. No cover. Drink Specials. From 8pm to 10pm.

Address: 748 JuLu Lu, near FuMin Lu.


May 16th, 7:30pm
City Weekend & FC Club Photography Award Ceremony Party @ Red Town

Join us on May 16 at Red Town for our Photography Award Ceremony Party & 50 Best of Shanghai Photos Exhibition opening! Come to vote the best of the best 50 Shanghai Photos. Free entrance including One Complimentary drink, Finger Food/Canapes for people who submitted photos. Drink specials during the party. RSVP at photo@fcclub.com and more details at http://www.fcclub.com/events/photocompetition/.

Address: Red Town, No. 568-578 West Huaihai Lu, near Hongqiao Lu.


May 17th, 6pm
AIDS Awareness Charity @ Kathleen's 5

The Candlelight Memorial Day Gala Dinner will bring together business and community leaders, sponsors, and friends who are committed to this cause. Performances from Jazz du funk and Live Mic Music.

Celebration party: 120RMB, included 3 drinks. From 10:30pm to 2am, performances from jazz du funk and Dj by Erwan. Come drink and dance to support Awarness.

Address: 325 Nanjing Xi Lu.


May 22nd & May 23rd, 8pm
ChopSchticks @ Henry's Brewery

The Comedy Tour is Back in Shanghai! ChopSchticks Stand-up Comedy Rocks the 'Hai once again in May. World-class, hilarious stand-up comedian Tom Shillue is coming back for an encore performance with opener Matt McCarthy. Tom is an accomplished New York-based comedian who the New York Times calls "Inspired" and The New York Post says is "Brilliant"! Matt McCarthy has recorded a special for Comedy Central and performs as the leprechaun in the new Guinness TV commercial campaign.

Tickets: 250RMB or 220RMB in advance up to May 20th. Hotline: 6209 6209. Visit www.chopschticks.com or email tim@chopschticks.com.

Address: 1/F, 33 Middle Si Chuan Lu.


May 25th, 10am
Farmers Market @ Shanghai Centre

Shanghai Centre is pleased to announce its first Farmers Market for 2008, which will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008, from 10:00 am to 12:30 noon. This event will once again become a regular feature of our calendar with the market being held on the third Sunday of every month except July & August throughout the year.

The Farmers Market brings together some of Shanghai's finest suppliers. There will be enough delights on hands, come and join this fun shopping time! Admission is Free. For more information, please contact Jessie Xu at 6279 8600 ext.6621 or email to jxu@shanghaicentre.com.

Address: Motor Court, Level A, Shanghai Centre, 1376 West Nanjing Lu.


Every Saturday , 10:30am
Saturday Morning Coffee Meeting @ Coffee Bean (Cloud Nine Mall)

Every Saturday morning from 10:30am-12:30pm, come meet for coffee. We will hang out, share experiences and afterwards will plan to do lunch somewhere nearby as a group. Families welcome! 10% discount for participants! Address: Cloud Nine Mall, Unit 1050B, 1st Floor, 1018 Chang Ning Road (near Zhong Shan Park).


Every Sunday, 12pm
Shanghai Expat Sunday Coffee Brunch @ Coffee Bean (Xintiandi)

Every Sunday, starting at noon, you are welcome to come have coffee or brunch while meeting old friends or new ones. All attendees can get a pass for a 10% discount while at the meeting. Address: Unit 02-03, Block 10, Lane 181, TaiCang Rd. Coffee Bean Microsite.


Every Wednesday , 9pm
Shanghai Expat Wednesday Night Mixer @ Malones

The Shanghai Expat Wednesday Night Mixer is held EVERY week for Expats and their friends who are looking to meet new freinds and old, away from the typical bar scene. 25RMB discounted drinks, great food, great people and a great time. Address: 255 Tongren Road near Near Nanjing Xi Road.

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