Community Briefs – March 2, 2012

Playdate for new moms and their kids

M.O.T.T.s (Moms of Tiny Tots) is a fun playdate group for moms with children around 0 to 18 months old. The group will meet Tuesday, March 6, at 10:30am and then every other Tuesday following. It is located at Church 360, Suite 103 in the Marianas Business Plaza (the former Nauru Building). So come on out for a time of fun and fellowship with a bunch of cool ladies and their kiddos! For more information, call Kayla at 888-2116 or visit the website at www.church360saipan.org and look under the “Events” tab. (PR)

Police commissioner on Marianas Agupa!

This Saturday, March 3, 2012, Marianas Agupa will feature Police Commissioner Ray Mafnas to talk about the challenges and success of the CNMI police department and the investigation status on the case involving Emie Romero’s killing earlier this month between 10am and 10:30am. The show is from 9am to 11am on Magic 100.3FM.

The Chamorro radio talk show program is hosted by Glenn H. Manglona with reports by former mayor Joseph S. Inos, Thomas D. Mendiola, a special segment called Hafa Mohon with Juanita Mendiola, and David M. Cing. Simultaneous Internet streaming via www.magic100radio.com will be available. (PR)

2 beach sites red-flagged

The Division of Environment Quality has red-flagged Bird Island Beach and Unai Dangkulo 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)

General farmers meeting

This is to inform all farmers that the Department of Lands and Natural Resources will be hosting a general farmers meeting for election of new administrators for the Saipan and Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District. The term of office for the new administrators is from fiscal year 2012 to 2015. The meeting will be held at the Kagman Division of Agriculture station on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 10am to 11:30am. For more information or any concerns, call 256-3319 and ask for Diana Gabaldon. (PR)

KHS progress reports out next week

To all parents/guardians of Kagman High School: Progress reports will be issued next week Wednesday, March 7, 2012, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Teachers will distribute for all subjects. Please ask your child for their 1st – 4th period teachers’ and classroom numbers. This will lessen your time on where to go when you are getting their progress report. It will be a regular bell schedule and there will be no half-day schedule. Students will be dismissed at 2:50pm. For more information, call the KHS office at 237-3840 or e-mail kagmanhs@gmail.com. (PR)

MHS Class of ’96 reunion meeting

Marianas High School Class of ’96 will be having a reunion meeting on March 9, 2012, 7pm, at the residence of Jenn Castro in Koblerville. For more information, contact Gary Villagomez at 789-0894 (cell) or 256-0252 (home). (PR)

DEQ brigade cleanup at Hidden Beach tomorrow

The Division of Environmental Quality’s cleanup brigade will be picking up trash at Hidden Beach in Talafofu, Saipan tomorrow, March 3, 2012, starting at 8am. If you would like to volunteer, meet the DEQ representatives on Saturday at the Kingfisher Golf entrance. Volunteers will split into groups and clean until 10am and break for drinks and then continue, if needed. For more information about volunteering, contact the DEQ office at 664-8500/1. (DEQ)

Air Force training on Farallon de Medinilla

Santa Rita, Guam-The U.S. Air Force will conduct training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla on March 2, from 8am to 3pm. The public-especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators-are advised to stay clear from the area during the times and dates indicated. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla training area will be on a 10 nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (USN)

Climate of Change screening today at AMP

First Friday Films will be featuring Climate of Change, an incredible, award-winning documentary shot across four continents, today March 2, 2012, 6:30pm at the American Memorial Park Visitors Center. The film makes a strong case for the role of individuals in saving the planet and a powerful call to act. For planning purposes, the movie runs about 80 minutes long. First Friday Films is free and open to the public. (DEQ)