COMMUNITY BRIEFS – Feb. 7, 2014
To all the Mighty Dolphin parents and legal guardians of Marianas High School: Marianas High School will be distributing the 2nd Quarter Report Card to the students today, Feb. 7, 2014. We will have our regular class schedule, which means students will be released at 3pm. Ask your child for his/her report card and give us a call if you have any questions or concerns: MHS Main Office at 237-3206/5; MHS counselors: 237-3213/ 3207/3396; MHS registrar: 237-3205. (PR)
[B]Community meeting at Carolinian Utt[/B]May is National Foster Care Month. In line with this, the Division of Youth Services will be hosting a community meeting for the public on Feb. 11, at the Carolinian Utt, starting at 5:30pm. Calling everyone to come and attend this meeting.Bring your concerns and family matters. (PR)
The Marianas Institute of Filipino CPAs and Accountants, or MIFICPA, invites the public to this year’s tax seminar on Feb. 15, 2014, Saturday, from 8am to 12pm at the Seaside Hall, Kanoa Resort. This year’s tax seminar will focus on tax updates for 2014, changes in tax laws, tax filing requirements. David J. Burger, director for Burger & Comer, PC Certified Public Accountants, will be the guest speaker. Registration starts at 7:30am.
Registration fee for members is $20 (includes $5 membership renewal). Non-members and non-accountants are also welcome for the same fee, which includes refreshments and a certificate of attendance.
For reservation and more details, call or email Olive Aninon at 287-6587 (olive.mificpa@gmail.com); Noli Santos at 285-6810 (nolsantos@yahoo.com); Irene Santiago at 286-1106 (irene_saipan@yahoo.com); Eloisa Agustin at 287-9367 (eloi18@yahoo.com); or Anabelle Lubi (anabelle_ramos@yahoo.com). (MIFICPA)
[B]Calling all 1964 high school graduates[/B]An All Island 50th High School Reunion Banquet is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Hilton Resort and Spa. For information and banquet tickets, contact Nick Francisco at 734-0056 or Connie Reyes at 727-0022. The Next planning committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at 6:30pm at Nick Francisco’s residence. (PR)
[B]MINA to hold special general membership meeting[/B]The Mariana Islands Nature Alliance will hold a special general membership meeting on Feb. 13, 2014, at 5:30pm at the MINA conference room, Gualo Rai Center, Suite 103. The purpose for the meeting is to discuss and vote on the recommended merger between the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance and Pacific Marine Resource Institute. Projected meeting time is 30 minutes. (MINA)
[B]Free business training seminar[/B]The CNMI Small Business Development Center will hold a free business training seminar on Saipan called “How to start a business in 2014.” The workshop will be held on Feb. 7, 2014, from 10am to 12pm, at the second floor of the Family Building in Garapan. Online registration: PISBDCN.ECENTERDIRECT.COM or call for pre-registration at (670) 664-3018 or www.pacificsbdc.com. (PR)