Community Briefs

Red Cross training on Rota

Attention to all Rota residents: The American Red Cross-NMI Chapter is offering a training opportunity for those who would like to volunteer for the non-profit group.

The American Red Cross-NMI Chapter will be conducting Disaster Services trainings on the following dates:

* Introduction to Disaster Services March 31- 1pm to 5pm

* Disaster Assessment April 1– 8am to 12 noon

* Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance April 1– 1pm to 5pm

All disaster classes will be held at the NMC College, Rota.

Those interested in participating in these classes may call Winnie Mendiola at 532-9424/9422 or 532-0615 to sign up. Classes will be limited to the first 20 participants, so sign up today. (PR)

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OES PTSA meeting today

The Parent Teachers Student Association of Oleai Elementary School would have a meeting today, March 14, 6pm in the school cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend. (PR)

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PAWS meeting tomorrow

Everyone is invited to attend PAWS (Pet Assistance & Welfare Services) annual general membership meeting set tomorrow, March 15, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Pacific Islands Club’s Sunset Bar. Happy hour prices will be in effect for drinks at an open bar and there will be a buffet of snacks sponsored by PAWS. New or renewal memberships will be available at this time with a suggested membership donation of $30 annually. For more information, contact Bobbi Grizzard at 322-9464. (PR)

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March events at the WSR

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 18 Red Cross Walk-a-Thon
March 21 Inter-grade Level Meetings
March 22 Inter-grade Level Meetings
March 23 6th Grade Health/HIV Workshop
March 24 Covenant Day holiday (no classes)
March 25 Girl’s Soccer Preliminary Games, 8am, Garapan Elementary School
March 27 Accelerated Reading PIC trip
March 27 Leadership Meeting, 3pm, WSR Library
March 29 Feb/Mar Diner’s Club, 1pm in the cafeteria
March 31 Report Card Day

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Income tax forms for distribution tomorrow

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is informing all CNMI employees that the 2005 Individual Income Tax Return forms and instructions are ready for distribution.

Distribution will begin tomorrow, March 15, 2006 from 8am to 4pm at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at the Dandan Commercial Center. These forms and instructions are also available on the Department of Finance website at www.dof.gov.mp

In addition, for those taxpayers without business income needing assistance filing their individual income tax returns, window service will begin tomorrow, March 15, through Friday, March 31, 2006 from 7:30am to 4:30pm and from April 3 through April 12, 2006 from 7:30am to 7:30pm. (PR)

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Distribution of tax forms set

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is informing all CNMI businesses that the distribution of the 2005 1120-CM Forms and Instructions is ongoing at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at Dandan Commercial Center.

All businesses are asked, to pick up the forms during regular business hours.

“Please be reminded that the deadline for filing 2005 1120-CM form is Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at 4:30pm,” the division added. (PR)

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Kagman Elementary School announcement

March 13-17 Blue Marlin Spirit Week
March 16 PIC field trip for January Student-of-the-Month Recipients
Principal’s meeting, 8am
March 18 Cultural Day 2006, 8am to 2pm, school grounds
March 20 Staff meeting, 2:30pm
March 24 Holiday, Covenant Day, no school
March 30 KagES Report Card Day, 2:30pm-4:30pm
March 31 Student-of-the-Month/Peacebuilder Assembly, K-3 at 9am, 4-5 at 9:45am
at cafeteria

For more information, call the school at 237-3965/66/67. (PR)

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Tinian’s Disability Coalition activities

The Disability Coalition on Tinian presents its plans for the Disabilities Awareness Month:
* March 24 Family Fun day, 1pm-4pm at the Fiesta Grounds. Bring the whole family! Join us for games, food and prizes for all ages!

* March 31 Lighting of the Torch in conjunction with the International Women’s Day Celebration

For more information, contact the Community Outreach Program at 433-2683. (PR)

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Enrollment ongoing at GCA

Grace Christian Academy school year 2006-2007 registration for continuing students ended March 10, but continuing students and their siblings are guaranteed a slot until March 31, 2006. Open enrollment begins on April 3, 2006. Completed enrollment packet must be submitted to the Registrar’s office along with all other required documents. A student is officially registered upon paying the registration fee and whose account is current. (PR)