COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Book fair set at MHS

The Marianas High School’s National Honor Society Chapter is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair that will run until May 21. The fair is being held at the MHS campus in room C103 (Distance Learning Room) during break time (10:05-10:30am), lunchtime (12:10-1:10pm) and after school (2:45-3:30pm).

Books from all reading levels are on sale. Cash and major credit cards are accepted (Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).

ASVAB exams set this weekend

All individuals 17-34 years of age who want to be an Army of One are being urged to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or ASVAB.

The U.S. Army Reserve Center will be administering the ASVAB on May 21, at 4pm and on May 22 at noon, both to be held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center. Interested people must bring a picture I.D. to process.

If there are any questions call collect (671) 477-7666 and ask for SFC Abadam (cell 671-687-3540) or Sgt. Benavente (cell 671-687-3660).

Life in the Son fundraising set

The single professionals group of Life in the Son Christian Fellowship Saipan is holding a fundraising/garage sale on Saturday, May 22, beginning at 6:30am roadside, Kilili Beach, across MHS. Please come.

Red Cross annual membership meeting

The Northern Marianas Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual membership meeting on Thursday, 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.

SCS yard sale on May 22

The Saipan Community School us having its yearly yard sale on Saturday, May 22, on Beach Road in Susupe from 8am to 12 noon.

Public library celebrates Family Literacy Month

In celebration of Family Literacy Month, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is informing the public that the Children’s Librarian will be having an evening story hour on Thursday, May 20, from 6pm-7pm.

Memorial Day meetings set

On May 31, 2004, Memorial Day, the CNMI will be paying tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Office of the Military/Veterans Affairs would like to remind all concerned and interested that the Memorial Day Committee meetings will be held at its office on Capital Hill, Building #1364, every Wednesday at 10am. All are welcome.

WSR registration schedule

William S. Reyes Elementary School is announcing its registration schedule for school year 2004-2005. Incoming students must register on June 14–25.

If you need more information, call 664-3971/72.

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, which will give everyone the opportunity to showcase the events during Tourism Month. Entries must be submitted as 8×10 prints only. All entries will become the property of MVA. Entry forms are available at the MVA office in San Jose and the Tinian and Rota offices.