Community Briefs

DEADLINE TODAY FOR AMERICORPS APPLICATIONS

Today is the last day for the submission of application and proof of eligibility requirements for the Public School System’s AmeriCorps program, a federally funded program that is currently recruiting 34 members to participate in the community service and educational program.

AmeriCorps members will provide tutoring and mentoring services to CNMI youths between the ages of 6-17 at various youth centers. Members will assist students during structured youth center activities that may include homework assistance, arts/crafts, sports activities/events, computer trainings, etc.

Members will be awarded a living stipend for 900 hours served; and educational award of $2,362 after successful completion of program; developmental trainings and workshops; and satisfaction of serving the youth and community in the CNMI.

Those who want to participate in the program should be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, a high school graduate, and is drug free and possesses a clean police clearance.

For applications, contact AmeriCorps Program, CNMI Public School System Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Office, Retirement Fund Building, 2nd Floor, Capitol Hill, Saipan; or call 664-3716/32; or email tenoriod@pss.cnmi.mp.

SSHS PTA MEETING TOMORROW

To all parents of students attending Saipan Southern High School, we will be having our first Parents-Teachers Association meeting for this school year tomorrow, Aug. 19, at 6:30pm. All parents and community members are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.

DVAM MEETING ON FRIDAY

The Domestic Violence Awareness Month meeting will be on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, 3pm, at the Supreme Court, 1st floor conference room, in Susupe. Should you have questions or need further information, call Esther Milne at 323-1954 or Clarisa Tudela at 664-4583.

The agenda for discussion includes sub-committees, reports, theme, and other matters.

HOUSE OF MANHOBEN OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

The House of Manhoben is open for registration in the following sports: Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Canoeing, for ages 10-17 years old.

Registration dates and time are from Monday to Friday, 2:30pm-5:30pm, at the House of Manhoben Center in Chalan Kanoa. Registration will start on Aug. 23 and end on Aug. 31.

Parents are encouraged to come and register their children. Space is limited; registration will be on a “first come- first served bases.”

PSS TO BUY LOCAL FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Are you a farmer who would like to sell vegetables or fruit to the Public School System? The Nutrition experts at PSS want to buy more local produce for the school cafeterias.

Farmers, here is your chance to meet face to face with the people who decide what foods the school cafeterias will buy.

Please meet the schools’ nutritionists and food caterers on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 3pm. The location is Northern Marianas College CREES in Building F. Call 287-0561 or 234-5498 Ext. 1709.

EMO WEBSITE OFFLINE

The website of the Emergency Management Office is currently out of service due to technical difficulties.

“We’re are working with our web server to rectify the problem. Once the website is up and operational, we will be issuing out another public notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused you and we ask for your patience and understanding in this matter,” the office said in a statement.

For more information, call 322-8001/36.

RENEWAL, ISSUANCE OF MILITARY ID CARDS

The Family Readiness Group of the Echo Company 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry would like to inform all Reservists and families of the following about the issuance and/or renewal of military ID cards on Aug. 17-20 at the Reserve Center in Puerto Rico .

Families of active, Reserve or veteran soldier(s) should get a new or renew their military ID cards at the Reserve Center.

For more information, call Cil Blas/FRG Leader at 323-4675 (evenings).