Community Briefs – February 24, 2017

Saipan SDA to host 5K Hope Run
The Saipan SDA School 5K Hope Run will take place this Sunday, Feb. 26. The race starts at 6:30am and the course is from the Garapan Fishing Base to the Trankun Da’uk (the green and yellow pavilion across form the courthouse). (PR)

‘Talk to Your Rep’ today
Residents of Garapan, Gualo Rai, Navy Hill, and Chinatown are invited to the “Talk to Your Rep” event today, Feb. 24, at 6pm at the Carolinian utt. This is a community outreach for residents of these villages to discuss concerns and share ideas with Rep. Ivan A. Blanco. The date and time for the March meeting will be announced later for residents of Capital Hill, Sadog Tasi, Chalan Kiya, Oleai, and contiguous areas in Precinct 3. (PR)

SHEFA deadline for supporting documents
The deadline to submit supporting documents for SHEFA applicants is on Feb. 28, 2017, a Tuesday. Please make sure to have all complete documents before submission. (PR)

9th JP Glow Walk today
TanHoldings will be holding its 9th Annual JP Walk today, Feb. 24. Registration is $10 per person, inclusive of a free shirt (while supplies last) and a raffle ticket. The fair will start at 5pm. Pick up registration forms at the JP Center Bldg. along Beach Road in Garapan or register at the site starting at 4pm. There will be two routes. The 3K will start from the Garapan Fishing Base to the turning point across Gold Beach Hotel and there will be a turning point at Quartermaster Road intersection for the 5K. Funds raised from the event will go to the 2017 Marianas March Against Cancer on behalf of TanHoldings. For more information, call Eunice Angeles at (670) 235-0561. (PR)

Air Force training at Farallon de Medinilla
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla today, Feb. 24, from 10am to 3:45pm. The location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 12-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (PR)

MIFICPA tax seminar on Feb. 25
The Marianas Institute of Filipino CPA’s and Accountants will be hosting their annual tax seminar on Feb. 25 at the Raraina, Aqua Resort Club, from 8am to noon. This year’s focus will be on tax updates for 2016 and 2017, changes in tax laws, tax filing requirements, and others.

David Burger, CPA, will be conducting the seminar. He is the managing partner of Burger, Comer, and Magliari.

Registration starts at 7:30am. Registration fee for members is $20. Non-members and non-accountants are also welcome for the same fee.

If you have any questions, email Angie Mamaril at angiemamaril@yahoo.com, Lois Manese at eloisa_moanese@yahoo.com, Rose Badidoy at roseann.badidoy@yahoo.com, Butch Ordas at butchordas@yahoo.com, Gloria Balila at mgmbalila@yahoo.com, Michael Anthony Jordan at mkho_22@yahoo.com or Yho Villaviencio at yhubowl300@gmail.com. (PR)

Xavier entrance exam on Feb. 25
The Xavier High School entrance written exam will be administered on Feb. 25, at 8:30am at Mt. Carmel School.  Interested test takers are encouraged to bring several No. 2 pencils, snacks, and water.  Exam fee is $10. There are two parts to the exam (English and math).  Each exam lasts one hour and 30 minutes with a 15-minute break in between. Test takers should be prepared to be on the Mt. Carmel school grounds for three hours and 30 minutes from 8am to 11:30pm.  Exam starts exactly at 8:30am.  Interested exam takers are encouraged to RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 23, to reserve a seat a seat. Email ialafanso@gmail.com or call 285-8768. Xavier High School is a Jesuit Catholic school. (PR)

Bodybuilding federation to host fundraiser
The Northern Marianas Bodybuilding & Physique Federation will be holding a “Party in the Park” on Feb. 25, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm, at the Garapan Central Park (Roundhouse) to raise funds for our bodybuilders to compete in local and international competitions. The cost is $20 per person.

The federation is preparing for the 3rd Annual Marianas Muscle competition to be held on March 25, 2017, and in July it will be holding the CNMI bodybuilding championships.

For tickets, contact Jeanne Rayphand at 287-9807 or email jeanneesq@yahoo.com or Karen Davis, at 789-9214. (PR)