Community Briefs

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE KAGMAN COMMUNITY

The CCD Program will be holding a yard sale on Sunday, Dec. 19, from 9am to 1pm at the Santa Soledad grounds, Kagman. The public is welcome to attend. Interested sellers will be asked to pay $20 for space. For more information, contact Kina Chong or Lulu Muna at 256-5358.

KagES Book Fair—The last day for Kagman Elementary School’s Book Fair is Monday, Dec. 20. Parents and the public are invited to support the school’s reading program. Proceeds will be used to purchase books for classroom libraries.

BIG FISH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Big Fish Creative Inc. would like to inform its clients and vendors that its office will be closed on the following days:

Christmas Holiday—Dec. 23, 2004 (close at noon), Dec. 24, 2004

New Year’s Holiday—Dec. 30, 2004 (close at noon), Dec. 31, 2004

Its normal office hours are Monday to Friday (8am to 5:30pm). Should you have any questions or concerns, contact your Big Fish Creative, Inc. representative.

A.S.V.A.B. EXAMS TODAY, TOMORROW

Individuals 17-34 years of age who want to join the U.S. Army are urged to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery examination to be held today, Dec. 17, 2004, at 4pm, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center; and tomorrow, Dec. 18, at 7:30am, also at the U.S. Army Reserve Center.

Interested persons must bring a picture I.D. to process. If there are any questions, call collect (671) 477-7666 and ask for SPC Abadam (cell 671-687-3540) or Sgt. Benavente (cell 671-687-3660.

2004 W-2CM FORMS DISTRIBUTION ONGOING

The Division of Revenue and Taxation wishes to inform all CNMI employers that the distribution of the 2004 W-2CM forms and Instructions has started and is now ongoing.

All businesses and employers are asked, to pick up forms during the regular business hours, from 8am to 4pm at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at the Dandan Commercial Center. The deadline for filing 2004 W-2CM form is Feb. 28, 2005 at 4:30pm.

FREE COOKING, BAKING WORKSHOP

The Northern Marianas College CREES will be conducting Christmas in the Kitchen, a free workshop for those interested in giving gifts that are deliciously different!

“Learn to make yummy holiday food gifts everyone will love! Our experts will teach you simple ways to turn boring ingredients into beautiful presents,” NMC CREES said in a statement. “And it doesn’t end there! You will learn healthy holiday eating tips so you can indulge in without the bulge! We will show you samples of healthy food ideas for your next holiday party.”

The free workshop will be held tomorrow, Dec. 18, from 9am to 12pm, at the NMC CREES Building G, As Terlaje Campus.

Register by calling 234-5498 Ext. 1711/1432. Ask for Joanne Ogo or Bonnie Royal.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO FIRST TIME HOMEOWNERS

The Northern Marianas Housing Corp. said that it is extending the deadline for first time homeowners to submit housing loan applications for the Plumeria Estates.

NMHC encourages all interested applicants to pick up an application at its central office in Garapan, Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, except holidays, and to have the applications submitted as soon as they can. For any inquiries on the matter, call one of NMHC’s loan officers at 234-9447/7689/7670.