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COMMUNITY BRIEFS – Feb. 9, 2012
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Posted on Feb 08 2012
[B]Saipan Marathon registration deadline today[/B]
The last day to register for the 7th Saipan Marathon is today, Feb. 9. The race will feature a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 50K on March 3, 2012. Registration forms may be submitted to the Marianas Visitors Authority office in Oleai from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm. For a registration form or more information, visit www.mymarianas.com or http://japan.mymarianas.com/saipanmarathon/ or contact Ed Diaz of the Marianas Visitors Authority at ediaz@mymarianas.com or 1.670.664.3200/1. (MVA)
[B]Jeffries and Obyan beaches red-flagged[/B]The Division of Environment Quality has red-flagged Jeffries Beach and Obyan Beach and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
DEQ said that samples collected from these locations had excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. Water samples were taken from 12 locations on Saipan this week. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)
[B]Energy awareness drive next week[/B]The Division of Energy will be kicking off its first Energy Awareness Campaign for 2012 on Feb. 17, 2012, with two sessions (morning or afternoon) and on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with one morning session only at the Pacific Island Club.
This event will provide the residential community tips on how to conserve energy at home and how to save money using energy efficient products that carry the Energy Star label. This event will educate the community on the importance of energy conservation in the CNMI.
Due to limited seating, interested individuals must pre-register with the CNMI Energy Division office to confirm attendance and seating by Feb. 16, 2012, from 7:30am to 4:30pm. In addition, registered attendees will be required to present a copy of their most recent utility bill, in their names, to be allowed to participate in the scheduled sessions.
The schedule of events is as follows:
-Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
–1st session: 8am to 11am
–2nd session: 1pm to 4pm
-Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
–One session only: 8am to 11am
For more information, contact the CNMI Division of Energy office at 664-4480/1. (Office of the Governor)
[B]Kagman High sets homecoming[/B]Kagman High School will be celebrating its homecoming to commemorate 10 years on Feb. 11, 2012, from 9am to 1pm, at the Kagman High School courtyard (some events will be held at the basketball court. The school is inviting all current and former students, current and former teachers/staff, current and former administrators, and all education officials to the event. Intended activities include carnival games, class and club performances, food/snacks, pickup games of basketball and volleyball (alumni vs current students). (PR)
