Community Briefs

2004 LIBERATION FEST MEETING

The Liberation Committee would like to call on all individuals and parties with interests relating to the 2004 Liberation Parades and Float Competition. The committee would also like to meet with Entertainers, Ethnic Dancers and Performers to discuss participation in this year’s Liberation Festivities. The meeting will take place on May 29, at 7pm at the Multi-Purpose Center.

TO ALL THE CNMI CURSILLISTAS

The schedule of events at the Maturana House of Prayer in preparation for the 8th Cursillo Men’s Weekend of May 28-31, 2004 are:.

Wednesday May 26 7pm
Thursday May 27 7pm
Friday May 28 4:30pm Eucharistic Celebration for Staff
6:30pm Candidates Registration
7:30pm Welcoming
Sunday May 30 12pm High Noon
Monday May 31 5:30pm Clausura

For more information, contact Stan Benavente 288-7826 or Pai Taitano 664-2244/234-1103.

TAEKWONDO YOUTH SUMMER CAMP

The Ada Gym Taekwondo Club will be hosting a Taekwondo Summer Camp this June and July, 2004. Registration will be held on May 25, Tuesday, and May 27, Thursday, from 4pm through 6pm, and on May 29, Saturday, from 10am until noon at the Ada Gym Taekwondo Room. This is an introductory course for the beginning student of martial arts. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm until 6pm starting June 1 and ending July 29. For more information, contact Master Ron Loctao at 288-5128.

CELEBRATION AT THE PARK

On May 31, Memorial Day, the CNMI will be paying tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces, remembering those who served the nation so that its citizens may enjoy the fruits of a democratic society.

“We would like to invite all veterans, their families, families of those departed veterans, the local Marine Scout, and the public to come and join us celebrate this memorable day at the Veterans Memorial Park in Susupe at 9am,” according to the Veterans Affairs Office.

SPECIAL MASS FOR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN

A special mass service will be said on Sunday, May 30, 2004, at 9am at the Mt. Carmel Cathedral for all active duty military members, reservist, local Marine Scouts and veterans who have participated/deployed in the past, present and future to any areas of conflicts around the world. Their families and the public are highly encouraged to attend this mass.

DEQ SETS DEADLINE FOR WATER REPORT

The Division of Environmental Quality would like to announce to the owners and/or operators of all community public water systems that the due date for the annual Consumer Confidence Report for 2003 is on or before July 1, 2004.

All Community Public Water Systems are required to gather all 2003 analytical results and violations, if any, and produce a consumer confidence report, which will be disseminated to all consumers as well as provide a copy to DEQ.

DEQ also looks forward to reviewing and hopes to find all CCR’s in exceptional order.

For additional information on the 2003 CCR, contact Tripler Dela Cruz of the DEQ Safe Drinking Water Branch at 664-8500/01.

RED CROSS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Northern Marianas Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual membership meeting tomorrow, May 27, 2004, at 5:30pm, at the Chapter Office (234-3459) on Airport Road, San Vicente, Saipan. The purpose of the meeting is to hold elections for the voting members of its Board of Directors, review reports, Chapter Directors, and transact other business as it may come before the membership meeting.

LIBDAY CONCESSION FORMS AVAILABLE

Food concession application forms for the upcoming Liberation Day Festival are now available for pick up at the Arts Council office. For more information, call Angel S. Hocog at 322-9982/3 or George Fitial at 664-2568/9.

OUTRIGGER RACING SERIES ONGOING

The Marianas Interscholastic Sports Association Outrigger Racing Series will continue every Saturday until May 29. The event is open to the public and will be a great opportunity for everyone to share in the culture and competition.

PHOTO CONTEST OPEN TO ALL NMI RESIDENTS

The Marianas Visitors Authority’s Tourism Month Photo Contest is now open to all CNMI residents.

In celebration of Tourism Month, the MVA encourages everyone to put their photography skills to the test for a chance to win cash prizes.

The categories for the contest are scenic, island events, and customs/culture. All photos must be of the CNMI. The entry fee is only $5 for each category and each participant is limited to two submissions per category. The prizes include $200 for first place, $150 for second place, and $125 for third place within each of the categories.

The deadline for submission is on May 31, 2004. Entries must be submitted as 8×10 prints only. Entry forms are available at the MVA office in San Jose and the Tinian and Rota offices.