Community Briefs – Dec. 3, 2014

5 Tinian beaches red-flagged
The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged 5 Tinian beaches and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified. Affected sites are Unai Chulu, Taga Beach, Leprosarium Beach II, Kammer Beach, and the Tinian harbor. Samples collected from these locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)

Guam veterans town hall meeting today
The Veterans Affairs Honolulu Office will be hosting a town hall meeting for all veterans in Guam today, Dec. 3, from 5pm to 7pm at the Okkodo High School on 660 Route 3, Dededo, Guam. VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Director Wayne Pfeffer and VBA Regional Office Director Tracey Betts will be hosting the town hall meeting. Contact the VA Guam CBOC at (671) 475-5760 for more information. (PR)

Chamber meeting today at World Resort
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership meeting today, Dec. 3, at the Royal Taga Hall of the Saipan World Resort. This day also is the Chamber’s annual Career Exploration Day.  On the agenda to speak are several younger Chamber members who will give brief speeches about their individual paths to success. Buffet luncheon begins at 11:30am, with the meeting starting at noon. Luncheon cost for Chamber members is $20, non-members pay $30. Chamber businesses hosting students at the luncheon will be charged the member rate of $20. (PR)

Saipan veterans town hall meeting tomorrow
The Veterans Affairs Honolulu Office will be hosting a town hall meeting for all veterans tomorrow, Dec. 4, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the American Memorial Park’s Visitor’s Center Theater in Garapan, Saipan. VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Director Wayne Pfeffer and VBA Regional Office Director Tracey Betts will be hosting the town hall meeting. Contact Ruth Coleman at (670) 322-0035 at the Saipan VA Outreach Clinic for additional information. (PR)

Brilliant Star to host Holiday Bazaar
Brilliant Star School will kick off the holiday season with the Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan, from 9am until 4pm. The annual event showcases the arts of local artists and wares of other vendors, and allows island residents and visitors to buy unique and beautiful gifts for the holidays. Entertainment will be provided by a variety of local performers. Shoppers have a chance to win items such as beautiful handmade jewelry, local artwork, and gift certificates from local restaurants in the hourly raffle drawings. (PR)