COMMUNITY BRIEF – Feb. 27, 2012

Two female dogs up for adoption

Two female boonie dogs are in need of a good, adult-only home. Both dogs have all of their shots and are spayed, and come with their own beds.

Ellie is a sweet and friendly 2 ½-year-old boonie dog, while Emma is 7 years old and a shy dog. Emma is looking for kind and patient owners, as she tends to be a bit nervous. If you are interested, contact Sarah Fryling at sarahfryling@gmail.com or call at 287-1265. (PR)

Air Force training on Farallon de Medinilla

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

– Feb. 28, from 9am to 4pm

– March 1, from 9am to 4pm

– March 2, from 8am to 3pm

The public-especially fishermen, 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. Farallon de Medinilla plays a special and unique role in national defense because its location provides access frequency that supports established training requirements. In addition, the air and sea space in the Farallon provides sufficient room for the many different attack profiles necessary to replicate training opportunities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (USN)

Retirees’ meeting tomorrow

There will be a meeting for all CNMI retirees and beneficiaries on Saipan to discuss the Retirement Fund’s current status and legislations regarding retirement. The meeting will be held tomorrow, Feb. 28, at Kagman Community Center, and March 1 at the Multi-Purpose Center, both starting at 6pm. (PR)

TES PTSA meeting today

Tanapag Elementary School will have a PTSA meeting today, Feb. 27, at the school cafeteria, starting at 5:30pm. For more information, contact the main office at 664-3425/26/27.

Veterans outreach

Tina San Agustin, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs’ legal administrative specialist from Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, will be on Tinian and Saipan for an outreach on veterans’ federal benefits. She will also be entertaining questions and assisting with claims.

– Tinian: Monday, Feb, 27, 8:30am-4:30pm, at the Tinian Municipal Council’s office.

– Saipan: Feb. 28-29 and March 1, Office of Military/Veterans Affairs, Building 1364, Capital Hill.

For more information, contact Bernie B. Dela Cruz at 664-2650. (PR)

Manta Band selling raffle tickets

The Manta Ray Band is hosting a mega raffle ticket fundraiser for its trip to the 2012 Olympics in London. The group expects to sell 3,000 raffle tickets at $50 apiece. The grand price is $5,000 in cash. The raffle will be held on May 4. A ticket purchase entitles the buyer to meet and watch the band perform on May 4 with light refreshments provided. They don’t need to be present to win. (PR)

Climate of Change featured in First Friday Films

First Friday Films will be featuring Climate of Change, an incredible, award-winning documentary shot across four continents. Showtime will be on March 2, 2012, 6:30pm at the American Memorial Park Visitors Center.

Directed by Brian Hill and narrated by Oscar winning actress Tilda Swinton, Climate of Change tells several stories of determined everyday global citizens and their efforts to combat human-induced climate change. The film makes a strong case for the role of individuals in saving the planet and a powerful call to act.

For planning purposes, the movie runs about 80 minutes long. As always, First Friday Films is free and open to the public. Find more information about the film at www.firstfridayfilmssaipan.blogspot.com. Subscribe to the blog for regular updates on upcoming events. (DEQ)