Community Briefs

OLEAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSA MEETING TODAY

The PTSA Officers of the Oleai Elementary School would like to inform the parents and guardians of it students that the PTSA meeting will be held today, 6pm, in the school cafeteria. Everyone is invited.

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 started yesterday 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.

DEADLINE FOR EAP SCHOLARSHIP TOMORROW

The Educational Assistance Program Winter/Spring 2005 deadline is this tomorrow, Dec. 15, 2004.

EAP is for those who have completed their high school requirement and desires to pursue a postsecondary education (certificate to bachelor’s degree).

EAP provides funding to assist defray educational cost for eligible individuals for the following program:

* on-island/offisland enrolled at an accredited institution as a fulltime status;

* on-island fulltime employee who desires to pursue a postsecondary education on a part-time status;

* on-island students taking courses online which are not offered at Northern Marianas College.

Upon availability of funds, EAP offers financial assistance for the following programs: Graduate, Juris Doctor or Doctor of Medicine.

Application must be received or postmarked no later than Dec. 15, 2004. If you have submitted an application for Fall 2004, the application is still valid.

HEAD START PROGRAM ENROLLMENT START

Enroll your child now! Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Head Start staff recognize that, as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. They will welcome your involvement in Head Start activities, and will work as partners with you to help your child progress. Your child will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, and ready to succeed.

Open slots are at the following centers:
San Antonio-PM session
San Vicente-PM session
Capitol Hill-PM session
Capitol Hill-AM session
Kagman III-PM session
Kagman II-PM & AM session
Chalan Kanoa-AM session

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 Saturday, 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.

ROTA WORKSHOP ON PESTICIDE SAFETY

Do you need to apply pesticides on farms or in houses? Plan to attend the Pesticide Safety Education Program at the Rota Campus of Northern Marianas College. This workshop covers four days from 8am to 4pm on Dec. 14 to 17.

After successfully completing the exam you will be able to apply for the Private Pesticide Applicator’s License, valid for three years in the CNMI.

For more information, call the Rota Campus of NMC at 532-9511 or 532-9477.

DANDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA MEETING

The Dandan Elementary School will be having its PTA meeting on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.

DES principal Jonas Barcinas said the presence of parents and guardians at the meeting “will very much appreciated.”

APO ANNIVERSARY AND SERVICE SET

The Alpha Phi Omega International (Philippines) Service Fraternity & Sorority – Saipan Alumni Association will celebrate its 79th founding anniversary on Dec. 16, to be held at Ysabel’s restaurant.

In line with the celebration, members of Alpha Phi Omega will initiate a service project (monetary assistance) to assist the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines.

For more details, contact Vic Brana at 235-1229; Mike Cruz at 483-7171; or Sonny Pablo 888-7302.

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.

Tax amnesty forms now available

The Division of Revenue and Taxation of the Department of Finance said that the special tax returns for the Tax Amnesty Program under Public Law 14-28 are now available on Saipan, Tinian and Rota.

The division encourages all delinquent taxpayers with outstanding tax obligations to visit the division to avail themselves of the tax amnesty program. The deadline for applying for tax amnesty is Jan. 19, 2005.