COMMUNITY BRIEF – April 5, 2017

Navy, Air Force training on FDM

ASAN, Guam—The U.S. Navy and Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

• April 5 from noon to 5:30pm
• April 6 from 10am to 7:30pm
• April 7 from 12:30pm to 7:30pm

The public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 12-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (PR)

Quiz Nite this Saturday

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of the CNMI is hosting its annual Quiz Nite on Saturday, April 8, at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan from 6pm to 10pm. If you are interested in attending or would like to make a make a contribution, contact (670) 234-7150 to purchase a ticket. For more information regarding the Autism Society of the CNMI, contact Tom Thornburgh at tomthorburgh@gmail.com.(PR)

Register now for Chamber’s Corporate Challenge

The 17th annual Corporate Challenge will be held on May 28, 2017, at the Minatchom Atdao Pavilion in Susupe. The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is inviting Chamber member businesses to join in the competition to win the title of Corporate Challenge champions. The Chamber is now accepting company team registrations. Space is limited to the first registered teams. The deadline for registration will be on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 5pm. To register now, or for more information, call 234-7150 or e-mail administrator@saipanchamber.com for more information or visit www.saipanchamber.com. (PR)

Saipan chamber meeting on April 5

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its next general membership meeting today, April 5, at the Seaside Hall, Kanoa Resort. Guest speakers are Oscar Camacho of the Commonwealth Development Authority regarding the State Small Business Credit Initiative program and Jenny Heglund, with an update on the efforts of the CARE organization. Luncheon begins at 11:30am, with the meeting portion starting promptly at noon. (PR)

GTC Elementary sets Kinder registration

Kindergarten registration at Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School for school year 2017 – 2018 is scheduled to begin today, April 3, 2017, from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 1pm to 3:30pm. Registration will take place in the school’s main office (in the cafeteria). There are only 40 slots available, and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 30, 2017. All required documents must be submitted and received by a certified staff in order for your child to be on the roster. For more information, feel free to call 664-3400. (PR)