Community Briefs – July 24, 2017

Military training at FDM, Barrigada
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• July 24, from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm
• July 25, from 7pm to 11pm
• July 26, from 9am to 4pm

The military will also conduct training at the former Adm. Nimitz Golf Course in Barrigada on July 26-27, from 5am to 1pm

It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories.

These trainings are designed to enhance the readiness of military personnel. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the trainings.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. (PR)

VA benefits outreach on Saipan

The U.S. Department of Veterans Benefits Administration will be visiting Saipan on Aug. 31, 2017, and will be conducting a benefits workshop/claims clinic and outreach at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. The workshop/claims clinic will be from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Veterans will also be meeting one-on-one with the benefit counselor from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. (PR)

Ayuda invites public to fair
The Ayuda Network, Inc. is inviting the public to a Community and Partnership Fair on Saturday, July 29, at the Filcom Pavilion/Civic Center basketball court from 7:30am to 4pm. The purpose of the fair is to acknowledge and promote network partners for their 25 years of support and contributions to the Ayuda Network, Inc. and the 15 years of advocacy support and contributions to the Commonwealth Diabetes Coalition. For more information, contact the Ayuda Network at 322-7469 or ayudanet@ayuda-cnmi.org or crsp.ayudanet1@gmail.com. (PR)

Water outage in Kagman today
The entire Kagman will experience a water service interruption today, July 24, from 9am to 1pm. The Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s leak detection consultant will be performing leak detection on the CUC water transmission lines throughout Kagman. In doing so, shutting-off the water wells is required to locate leaks in the area. This project will enhance CUC’s capability to provide reliable water service in the future and reduce inconvenience to its consumers. For more information, contact the CUC Customer Call Center at 664-4282. (PR)