ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR JUNE AT EDEN CAFE IN BATTAMBANG

June Events at Cafe Eden 

NBA Finals games

Come and Watch the NBA Final games here with us at Cafe Eden! Where? Upstairs at Cafe Eden with A.C.

• Wednesday June 1 – Mavericks vs Heat – 8 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Friday June 3 – Mavericks vs Heat – 8 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Monday June 6 – Heat vs Mavericks – 7:30 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Wednesday June 8 – Heat vs Mavericks – 8 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Friday June 10 – Heat vs Mavericks – 8 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Monday June 13 – Mavericks vs Heat – 7:30 AM (Cambodia Time)

• Wednesday June 14 – Mavericks vs Heat – 8 AM (Cambodia Time)

  
  
  Movie Night
  
  
  Saturday June 25th @ 7pm Sharp, shown upstairs at Cafe Eden with A.C.              
  
  
  Saturday June 25th Dinner Special 
  Beef Pot Roast with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy
  Also serving Apple Pie

  The King's Speech
  Cinematic release poster
  Directed by	Tom Hooper
  Produced by	Iain Canning Emile Sherman Gareth Unwin
  Screenplay by	David Seidler
  Starring	Colin Firth Geoffrey Rush Helena Bonham Carter
  Distributed by	The Weinstein Company
  Release date(s)	6 September 2010(Telluride Film Festival) 7 January 2011(United Kingdom)
  Running time	118 minutes
  Country	United Kingdom[1]

  Thanks,
  Anna @ Cafe Eden
  
  
  Any Questions, call 053731525

THIS WEEK's MOVIE IN BATTAMBANG

This Week! Bamboo Train Restaurant

8pm - Heng Leng your host

Dinner and drinks available from 6.30pm.  Reservations to Heng Leng 012517125

This Week: Thursday 2nd June	Muriel's Wedding	Continuing the Oz Season: A socially-unaccepted, small-town girl steals her Dad's money to escape into her dream world of finding her perfect husband.	Production Year: 1994 Country: Australia Cert: 15 Runtime: 106 mins Comedy / Drama, Dir: P.J. Hogan Cast: Bill Hunter, Jeanie Drynan, Rachel Griffiths, Toni Collette
Advance Notice Thursday 16th June	127 Hours	Danny Boyle candidly, but not too explicitly, reimagines the gruelling, real-life story of Aron Ralston's canyoneering accident http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/oct/28/127-hours-danny-boyle-review (and maybe a Fawlty Towers episode - just to lighten things a bit?!)	Production year: 2010 Countries: Rest of the world, USA Cert (UK): 15 Runtime: 94 mins Directors: Danny Boyle Cast: Amber Tamblyn, Clemence Poesy, James Franco, Kate Burton, Kate Mara, Lizzy Caplan, Treat Williams

INTERESTING JOB IN BATTAMBANG

JOB OPPORTUNITY

English/Khmer Interpreter

Coconut Water Foundation (CWF) is looking for a good English /Khmer interpreter

The Coconut Water Foundation is a welfare foundation operating in
Battambang Province, which brings in an innovative program based in
education as a way of creating development.

CWF was registered with the  Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
on 19 September 2009 and the main goal is implementing the project BATTAMBANG WOMEN
EMPOWERMENT.

CWF in collaboration with the Fundación Almenara have the opportunity to
start a new project related to Women and/or Children education at 
Battambang, Cambodia.

CWF needs  to establish the needs of the target group in Battambang Town and so is looking for an Interpreter/translator to accompany its  international team.

Contract duration: from 6 June 2011 to 7 July 2011 (with possibilities of
a one year contract extension).

Duties:

-    Interpretation Khmer/English/Khmer and reporting (English)
-    Translation Khmer/English/Khmer

Experience as facilitator can be an asset.

Salary: From 180 USD to 220 USD, depending on experience.

Send your CV to: cambodia@aguadecoco.org
Interviews with appointment on Friday 3 May 2011

Marga Bujosa Segado
Country Representative
Coconut Water Foundation


+855 (0)89 409 958
+855 (0)536 300 958
N. 091-694 Road N. 3 Battambang City

NEW EXHIBITION IN BATTAMBANG ABOUT KHMER MYTHOLOGY

“Khmer Stories” is an exhibition about Cambodian mytholgy. 
 It features paintings by1st to 3rd grade students from around Battambang.

Their work tells the story of nine different myths and each is accompanied by a written explanation in both English and Khmer.

The exhibition is on show at the LIGHTHOUSE in Battambang and is open daily. You can find the Lighthouse next to Sunrise Coffee Shop.  www.lighthousebattambang.com

STREET PARTY IN BATTAMBANG.........TONIGHT!!!!

Street No 2 1/2 from 5 pm is the place to be TONIGHT (Saturday night!!!) Sammaki, Battambang's first dedicated professional Artist studio and gallery will open its doors with a big celebratory street party featuring live painting, breakdancing, live music, food and drink and of course lots and lots of quality, homegrown,Battambang art!!!

If you are part of an organisation that might like to use the space for arts or drama workshops, meetings, etc come on the night and check it out!

Follow this link to see our trailer video http://www.vimeo.com/23518029

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN BATTAMBANG!!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

[Communication and Advertising Officer]

Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS) would like to invite applicants for a Communication and Advertising officer in the Communication and Marketing department beginning on July 1, 2011. Phare Ponleu Selpak is a local association building on its 15-year history, providing different educational and vocational training programs to more than 1500 students, everyday. Our main purposes are to be part of communities and individuals living standard development through the practice of arts and culture, to re-promote the destroyed culture and arts of Cambodian nationally and internationally and to offer vulnerable people with a real profession and education for their future livelihood both, academics, social support and arts. Recently, communication and marketing department is looking for a qualified candidate for a communication and advertising officer:

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• -          Corresponding with day to day inquiries via Phare Ponleu Selpak website
• -          Develop a global monthly newsletter for all departments of PPS
• -          Update and Maintain the contents of Phare Ponleu Selpak’s website
• -          Liaise with national and international media for the promotion PPS projects and activities/events
• -          Develop networks and mechanisms for regularly keeping field partners, donors, fans and friends  informed about the project and activities/events
• -          Welcome group of tourists and individual tourists visiting the center and demanding them the information about PPS.
• -          Twice a month update the communication supplies (flyers/posters) in different partners’ locations (hotels/restaurants/bars) with the list name.
• -          During the circus performance, supervise the tickets sale with one assistant and make a presentation in English and Khmer before and after the show. All income is transferred to the financial department. Every month collect the pre-sale income in town and transfer to the financial department.

Requirements:

-          At least 1 year professional work experience in directly relevant fields doing similar work

-          Experienced in working with the media as well as organizing press conferences/release

-          English Skills in (Verbal and Written)

-          Proficient in MS office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, plus adobe programs for designing

-          .Ability to present or talk in front of the public (national and international)

-          Good teamwork, organizational skill and administrative work

How to apply:

Interested parties should submit cover letter with their resume (in English) by no later than Monday, June 6, 2011  communication@phareps.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Good Luck!!!!!!

VISITING BATTAMBANG? THEN HERE IS WHERE TO GET UP TO DATE INFORMATION

Websites:

www.visitbattambang.com

www.canbypublications.com

Publications.

The Siem Reap Guide is available across Cambodia and has a good section on Battambang and most importantly, how to get here!!

Battambang Buzz (formerly Hello Battambang)  is a local publication, issued twice a year. It has two useful maps, one of the Town and one of the surrounding countryside.

PLEASE NOTE. The Lonely Planet Guide section on Battambang is hopelessly out of date. 

When in Battambang drop by the Center Cafe on Street 3 and ask to speak to Veasna. He is a fountain of local knowledge and can help you arrange moto or tuk tuk tours as well as bus, taxi and boat tickets for your onward journey.

Center Cafe is located next to the Chhaya Hotel on Street 3 from 0600 to midnight. It serves good food at very low prices.

Phone: +85512732711 

 Bamboo Train T Shirts (Posted 10 Jan 2012)
One of if not, the most widely known tourist attractions in Battambang is the Bamboo Train. Somewhat surprisingly, there were no moments of this internationally unique rail journey available.

Now, you can purchase a souvenir T shirt at the following locations.

Bambu Train Station

Center Cafe or Smiling Sky Bookshop which are either side of the Chhaya Hotel on Street No 3

Price: $US7.00

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE AT UNIVERSITY OF BATTAMBANG

Applications are now open for the Mayfield Scholarship offered by the University of Battambang.

The scholarship covers tuition fees as well as the cost of books etc

To be eligible to apply you must meet the following criteria:

1. Foundation Year Student at UBB.
2. Have a low income.
3. GPA Score greater than 3.0

It is expected that upon graduation, the successful candidate would commit to the development of Battambang Province

Closing Date: 30th June 2011.

For more information: sivchouteng@yahoo.com

BATTAMBANG CIRCUS PROGRAMME - MAY 2011

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT SCREENS IN BATTAMBANG ON 5TH MAY

Bamboo Train Restaurant presents:

8pm - Heng Leng your host

Dinner and drinks available from 6.30pm.  Reservations to Heng Leng 012517125

Thursday May 5th	The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert	A rollicking ride from Sydney to Alice Springs – “The very Everest of high-camp fun aboard a clapped-out bus conveying three drag queens from sophisticated Sydney to Alice Springs. The trio - played by Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and, grandest dame of all, Terence Stamp - amaze rednecks and Aborigines alike on their hilarious progress. The exquisitely shot Australian landscape is almost as breathtaking as the costumes.”	Production year: 1994 Country: Australia Cert (UK): Runtime: 104 mins Directors: Stephan Elliot Cast: Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp
Advance Notice Thursday May 19th	Animal Kingdom (pending)	A thrilling must-see for crime film aficionados David Michôd's debut movie Animal Kingdom, which opens in the UK on 25 February, is a beguiling portrayal of an Australian gangland family in turmoil	Production year: 1994 Country: Australia Cert (UK): R Runtime: 113 mins Directors: David Michôd Cast: Jackie Weaver, Guy Pearce, Joel Edgerton, James Frecheville

THE FLAVORS OF INDIA COME TO BATTAMBANG

Flavor's of India, Battambang's first Indian restaurant is opening this Friday (6th.)

It is just up St. #2 1/2  from Madison and right next to where Pulp used to be.

Proprietor Lal Singh is inviting the whole Battambang community to come and enjoy a free dinner to help celebrate the opening between 4pm and 9pm

HISTORIC DATE; 30TH APRIL 1970, PRESIDENT NIXON SENDS TROOP INTO CAMBODIA

On April 30th 1970 President Richard Nixon announced to a national television audience that US troops were invading Cambodia, the country west of Vietnam through which the North Vietnamese military was supplying their troops in the South. In fact, the US had been conducting bombing raids in Cambodia for over a year.
The image of the President's hand resting over an abstract map of Cambodia circulated widely. It appeared not only in the New York Times but on the cover of Time. Millions also saw it on live television as Nixon disclosed the invasion. Several journalistic accounts commented on the sense of disbelief and helplessness felt by many viewers. Time's cover story began,
"At one point during his television address to the nation last week, Richard Nixon lost his place in the typescript. For four or five seconds he shuffled pages, eyes darting through paragraphs to pick up the trail again. For the nation watching, it was an instant of complex psychology. There was the acute embarrassment and sympathy for the speaker who has fluffed his lines. There was also, for some, an eccentric half hope that if he could not continue, an absurdist, McLuhan logic would apply: 'The U.S. was about to move into Cambodia, but the President lost his place in the script.' The instant passed. Richard Nixon went on."
For the past year the Nixon had been promoting the "Vietnamization" of the war, promising to replace US troops with newly-trained South Vietnamese soldiers. Citizens had expressed relief at the thought of American fighters coming home.
On the heels of Presidential promises of de-escalation, the April 30, announcement caused many in the United States to respond with shock and anger. Protests erupted across the country, including one at Kent State University that ended in the fatal shooting of four students by National Guardsmen.