COMMUNITY BRIEFS April 6, 2009

[B]NMC Charter Day Committee inviting vendors
[/B] The Northern Marianas College Charter Day Committee is inviting different agencies, businesses, clubs, and other civic organizations to participate in the upcoming Charter Day celebration. Organizations may purchase booth space for the following categories: food/drink, specialty drinks (e.g. coffee coolers or pearl shakes), games booths, and retail (arts and crafts, toys, etc). The deadline to submit applications for booth spaces is on April 24, 2009. Booth space is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

The Charter Day Celebration will be held on May 8, 2009 at the As Terlaje Campus from 4pm to 11pm. The event is one of NMC’s largest and most-attended events. This year, the celebration will showcase a broad range of entertainment, including a variety of live band performances, the highly anticipated “Marianas Idol Contest,” and cultural dance presentations.

You may reserve booth space by paying the $100 one-time fee (which covers the tents booth and access to 110v electricity outlets). To get an registration form and for more information, contact Perry Inos Jr. at 234-5498 ext. 1253 or e-mail perryi@nmcnet.edu. [B][I](NMC)[/I][/B] [B]NMC-CDI offers Framingham master’s degree program[/B]

The Northern Marianas College Community Development Institute, a program under the Division of Community Programs and Services, is inviting individuals interested in advancing their education to consider the master’s degree in Education Program from Framingham State College. The next cohort is slated to begin in the fall. Applications can be picked up from the CDI offices starting April 7, 2009.

To pick up brochures or application forms or for more information, contact Carol Hosono at 234-5498 ext. 1253, e-mail carolynh@nmcnet.edu, or visit the CDI offices at Building P at the College’s As Terlaje campus. [B][I](NMC)[/I][/B] [B]PAWS sets public meeting[/B]

On Thursday, April 30, PAWS is having a no-host meeting at Coffee Care in Garapan. The meeting is open to open to the public. All those interested in volunteering for PAWS and saving the non-profit organization are encouraged to attend the meeting. Please RSVP to Bobbi Grizzard no later than April 29 at to bgrizzard@saipan.com or call 483-9464. Alternatively, you may contact 285-PAWS. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Chamber to host tax workshop[/B]

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a presentation by Deloitte & Touche for individual taxpayers (as opposed to corporate taxpayers). The workshop will be at 9am, Wednesday, April 8, at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce conference room. The workshop will cover topics including:

– Tax Savings Tips for 2008

– Highlights of individual tax benefits and breaks provided under the 2009 American Recovery and Investment Act

The cost for workshop attendees is $10 per person for members and $20 per person for non-members. The registration cut-off for attending this workshop is 5pm this Monday, April 6. Attendance is limited to the first 30 individuals to register.[B][I] (SCC)[/I][/B] [B]‘John Gonzales Live’ April schedule [/B]

April 8, 2009 LIVE – Replays April 12 and April 13 at 7-8pm

– Highlighting Youth Leadership in PSS Youth Advisory Panel

– Rota High School Youth Leaders and PSS Commissioner Dr. Rita A. Sablan

April 22, 2009 LIVE at 7-8 pm – Replays April 26 and April 27 at 7-8pm

– Parents and Service Providers Discuss AUTISM Awareness in the CNMI

April 29, 2009 LIVE – Replays May 3 and May 4 at 7-8pm

– Current Issues with the Family Court

– Judge Kenneth Govendo and Family Court Administrator Patrick V. Diaz

All shows air on KSPN Channel 2. LIVE Text: 285-META; LIVE Call: 287-4230; Email: johngonzales@pticom.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]KagES April calendar of events[/B]

April 8 PTA meeting at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria

April 9-13 Students/Teachers Easter Break

April 14 Students/Teachers return to classes

April 17 Early Dismissal for all students at noon

April 17 Quarter Report Cards Distribution at 1:30pm-4:30pm

April 27 to May 1 SAT 10 Assessment for 3rd and 5th grade students

[B]BPL moves to new office[/B]

The Board of Professional Licensing has moved its office to a new site located on Pohnpei Ct., Bldg. 1242, Capital Hill, Saipan, MP 96950. The contact numbers are 664-4808/9 and the new fax number is 664-4814. (PR)

[B]Income tax return deadline[/B]

The Division of Revenue and Taxation wishes to inform all CNMI residents that the deadline for filing of the 2008 individual Income Tax Return is Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at the Joeten Dandan Commercial Center. Deadline hours for April 15, 2009 are from 7:30am to 4:30pm.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]Corporate Challenge reset to May 17[/B]

Due to some conflicting events, the 2009 Corporate Challenge of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce is being rescheduled. After a meeting with the team captains for the companies that already registered, it was agreed that the event will take place on Sunday, May 17. Everything else remains the same. Register now and join the Chamber for a day of guaranteed fun and camaraderie.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]Quarterly tax return deadline[/B]

The Division of Revenue and Taxation wishes to remind all CNMI residents that the 2009 1st Quarter deadline for filing the quarterly tax returns is Thursday, April 30, 2009. The Division of Revenue and Taxation will be open from 7:30am to 4:30pm on Thursday, April 30, 2009. The office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation is located at the Joeten Dandan Commercial Center. For more information, call 664-1000, 664-1043 Compliance Branch, or 664-1066 Collection Branch. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]SVES registration schedule[/B]

San Vicente Elementary School Registration for School Year 2009-2010 is scheduled to begin on April 27, 2009 from 9am-12pm, and 1-4pm in the school registrar’s office.

– Kindergarten- April 27-May 01, 2009

– First through Third Grade- May 4-8, 2009

– Fourth through Six Grade- May 11-15, 2009

Registration requirements: Birth certificate or passport, health certificate, health/ accidental insurance, map of residential location, power of attorney/ legal guardianship (if applicable), copy of report card, unofficial transcript with the address and phone number of the last school attended. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Sr. Remedios registration ongoing[/B]

Registration is now ongoing at the Sister Remedios Early Childhood Development Center for School Year 2009-2010. For more information, call 234-6247. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]