COMMUNITY BRIEFS – July 14, 2011

[B]TAGS to host ‘Jersey Shore’-themed party[/B]

TAGS, a non-profit organization that seeks to aid sea turtle conservation efforts on Saipan, is hosting the party event of the year, “The Jersey Shore Party.”

The party will be held on July 16, Saturday, starting at 7pm at Joe’s Bar “The Steak House” (formerly Remingtons) located in Garapan. There will be a $7 cover charge.

The event will feature contest such as a booty shaking contest, a condom balloon contest, as well as whoever has the most awesome outfit. TAGS will be auctioning off three guys and three girls with dinner at either Saipan Grand Hotel or Hyatt Regency Saipan!

The Jersey Shore Party will be emceed by Brad Ruszala, with music by DJ Sly. This party is sponsored by Docomo Pacific, Hyatt Regency Saipan, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, MARPAC, and the Turtle Advocate Guidance Society. (PR)

[B]Dog licensing resumes[/B]

The Office of the Mayor of Saipan has reopened its dog control program, “Dog Tag License Registration,” this week, from July 11 to 22.

Registration will take place at the Mayor of Saipan compound in Chalan Kanoa (behind the post office) from 9am to 4pm (open during lunch hours).

Pet owners are advised to first pay the fees at either the CNMI Treasury on Capital Hill, Superior Court in Susupe, or Tax and Revenue in Dandan then proceed to the registration site. Applications are available at the cashiers. Fill out the application per dog to expedite the process. (PR)

[B]Air Force training on FDM, Warning Area-517[/B]

The U.S. Air Force will conduct training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla on the following dates and times:

-July 14, from 1pm to 3am

-July 15, from 8am to 10pm

The public, especially fisherman, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, are advised to stay clear from the area during the times and dates indicated.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla training area will be on a 10 nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (USN)

[B]Veterans employment coordinator to conduct workshops[/B]

Guam Department of Labor Disable Veterans Outreach Program coordinator Jackie Nguyen will be conducting employment information workshops from July 14 to 20 in the CNMI. The DVOP is responsible for Guam, the CNMI, and American Samoa. She will also be available to meet with veterans and family members individually to answer questions.

Nguyen’s schedule is as follows:

-July 14-16 on Saipan from 9am to 4pm at the WIA office in Capital Hill

-July 14, on Saipan from 7am to 9am, VFW at the VFW headquarters

-July 17-18 on Tinian from 9am to 4pm at the Tinian Municial Council’s Office

-July 19-20 on Rota, 9am-4pm at the WIA Office.

For further information, contact Bernie B. Dela Cruz at the Office of Military/ Veterans affairs at 664-2650. (PR)

[B]Veterans outreach on July 25-29[/B]

Tina San Agustin, Federal Department of Veterans Affairs Legal Administrative Specialist from Guam and the Northern Marian Islands, will be on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota from July 25 to 29 for Veterans Outreach on Veterans Federal Benefits.

She will be also be entertaining veterans questions and assist with claims. Agustin’s schedule is a follows:

-July 25, 8:30am-4:30pm on Rota at the WIA office

-July 26-27, 8:30-4:30 on Tinian at the Tinian Municipal Council’s office

-July 28-29, 8:30-4:30 on Saipan at the Military/ Veterans Affairs office on Capitol Hill, building 1364.

If you wish to make an appointment or for further information, contact Bernie B. Dela Cruz at the Office of Military/ Veterans affairs at 664-2650. (PR)

[B]Hopwood grade 6 and 7 open registration set[/B]

The open registration for seventh and eighth grade levels of Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Jr. High School is set from July 11 to July 29. Parents and guardians of enrolling students should provide the school with all the necessary documents to avoid any problem in the processing of their child’s enrollment. Any new or transfer students must also provide proper documents to prevent any delay in their processing. For more information, contact the school at 237-3422/3395/3421. (PR)

[B]Enrollment info for Kagman High[/B]

To all returning Kagman High School students, parents and guardians: All students must register anew for school year 2011-2012, even if you went to KHS this last school year. The school is updating its records and everyone must re-register or they will not receive a class schedule for the school year. Register before Aug. 19 for optimum scheduling. Registration forms can be picked up from the registrar or in the main office. For more information, call 237 3840 or 237 3886. (PR)