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COMMUNITY BRIEFS – Jan. 17, 2017
Muggsy Bogues to speak at UOG today
The University of Guam welcomes former National Basketball Association player Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues as the 30th speaker in its Presidential Lecture Series. Bogues’ lecture, titled “In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball” will be held at 5:30pm today, Jan. 17, in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences lecture hall.
Bogues, at 5 ft. 3 in. tall, is the shortest player to ever play in the NBA. He played point guard for four teams in 14 seasons before retiring in 2001 as the 16th all-time assists leader. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Jonas Macapinlac at jmac@triton.uog.edu. (UOG)
After-school program at Kagman center
The Family & Youth Enhancement Program-Youth Services Section of the Division of Youth Services offers an after-school program at the Kagman Community Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Aside from homework/school project sessions, the program also provides for youth prevention activities that focus on literacy, art and music, career opportunities and cultural demonstrations. (PR)
Kagman schools PTSA meeting set
This is to inform all parents, guardians, and the community that the Kagman cluster schools will be having a PTSA meeting on Thursday Jan. 19, 2017, at 5pm at the Kagman Elementary School cafeteria. We are encouraging all parents, and guardians to attend this meeting. Please call the school at 237-3921 or 664-4100 for more information. (PR)
Air Force training at Farallon de Medinilla
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• Jan. 18 from 8am to 8pm
• Jan. 20 from 10am to 3pm
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)
