Community Briefs – April 6, 2017

Survivors, caregivers support meeting
All people facing cancer, their family members, and caregivers are invited to the next Commonwealth Cancer Association, Inc. support meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017, starting at 5:30pm at Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Giovanni’s Room. Guest speaker is Dr. Kenneth Pierson of the SDA Dental Clinic. His topic is: “Oral Cancer Prevention, Early Detection & Screening.” To RSVP or for more information, call the CCA at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com. (PR)

Navy, Air Force training on FDM
The U.S. Navy and Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla on April 6 from 10am to 7:30pm and on 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)

GTC Elementary sets Kinder registration
Kindergarten registration at Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School for school year 2017 – 2018 is now open, 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. Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 30, 2017. All required documents must be submitted in order for your child to be on the roster. For more information, call 664-3400. (PR)

Participants sought in research
Those who participated in the Pacific STAR Center for Young Writers project in 2006 are being invited to take part in a research project conducted by a CNMI resident Jennifer Furey Maratita.  In 2006, young writers were asked to contribute to a book, titled We Drank Our Tears: Memories of the Battles for Saipan and Tinian as Told by Our Elders (Tuten-Puckett, 2004). Maratita’s research questions will focus on the understanding of the impact this project had and its relevance in your life nowadays.  The impacts of shared narratives across generations in the CNMI are of special concern.  For more information, email Maratita at jennifer.maratita@waldenu.edu or call/text (670) 483-3879. (PR)