Community Briefs

A.S.V.A.B. EXAMS SET

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 Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at 4pm, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center; and Saturday, 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 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.

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.

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.