COMMUNITY BRIEFS – April 17, 2014

Notice to Saipan Marathon runners

All runners in the Saipan Marathon are reminded to pick up their race packet information and bibs on Friday, April 18, from 4pm to 6pm at the American Memorial Park amphitheater. Registration will not be accepted. (PR)

JKPL sets book sale, rummage sale on Saturday

The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will hold a Book Sale and Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 7am to 12pm. Make extra cash by selling unwanted or unused items. Lots are at $25 for a 10×10 space and $50 for a 10×20 space. Spaces are limited so stop by the library and reserve one today. Fore more information, contact Celina C. Foreman (JKPL outreach coordinator) at 235-7315 or drop by the library. (PR)

Transfer Station, Marpi Landfill closed tomorrow

In observance of Good Friday on April 18, 2014, the Lower Base Transfer Station and the Marpi Landfill will be closed all day. Regular schedule will resume on Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 7:30am to 11:30am, and 12:30pm to 4pm. Happy Easter Sunday! (PR)

Red Cross health and safety trainings

The American Red Cross is scheduled to conduct Preparedness Health & Safety training on the following dates:

-Tues., April 22, at 6pm: Infant & Child First Aid/CPR/AED (second session continues Wednesday)

-Tues., April 22, at 6pm: Infant & Child CPR/AED

-Wed., April 23, at 6pm: Standard First Aid

Classes are held at the chapter training room on Airport Road. Course fees apply. To register or for more information on other certification courses, contact the chapter office at 234-3459 or visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class. (PR)

Free business training seminar today

The CNMI Small Business Development Center will be offering a free business training seminar on Saipan today, April 17, at the Family Building (second floor), from 10am to 12pm. It will be presented by CNMI SBDC director Perry Inos Jr. There are limited seats; register by calling 664-3018. (PR)

Friends of the Library info meeting set

There will be a Friends of the Library informational meeting on Saturday, April 19, at 10:30am in the Pacific Room of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. All are welcome to attend. (PR)

CCA board meeting on April 22

The Commonwealth Cancer Association’s board of directors will be holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 3pm at the CCA conference room. Agenda includes reports from the president and program updates. All board meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the Commonwealth Cancer Association at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com. (PR)

Survivors, caregivers support meeting on April 24

All people facing cancer, their family members, and caregivers are invited to the next Commonwealth Cancer Association monthly support meetings scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2014, starting at 5:30pm at Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Giovanni’s Restaurant. To RSVP or for more information, call the Commonwealth Cancer Association at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com orcca@ccamarianas.org. (PR)

Free erosion control training

Join the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality for a free workshop to learn about how to manage your land to decrease erosion and protect the environment on Saturday, April 26, 9am to 2pm, at Laolao Bay Golf Resort. Please contact Jihan Buniag at 664-8522 or 989-8442 to register. (PR)