Community Briefs – July 26, 2019

NMIS open house set

Presto! The “magic” of summer has gone. The magical memory of vacation is fading. But teachers and staff at Northern Marianas International School can continue the magic. They can even make new magic and introduce your child to the miracle of learning.  NMIS will host an open house all day of Aug. 5, from 9am to 5pm. Orientation is on Aug. 6. Classes begin Aug. 7. Join the magic and call 234-6647 for more information. (PR)

Guam to mail out liability reminder notices

Guam’s Department of Revenue and Taxation will be mailing out outstanding Income and Business Privilege Tax liability reminder notices to individual and business taxpayers of record. Approximately 20,000 delinquent account balance notices from over 5,500 taxpayers identified will receive reminder notices in the mail. If you receive the notification or currently have an outstanding tax liability with the department, visit its Collection Branch to make payment. Call the Collection Branch at 635-7603/4/5/6 for further information or assistance. (PR)

Scheduled power interruption today

There will be a scheduled power interruption today, July 26, from 8:30am to 2pm on the Kiya 1 distribution circuit, affecting the Isley Field in Dandan and causing a momentary outages for Obyan, Sky Chef, and the Aircraft and Rescue Firefighting facility, from 1:30pm to 2pm.

Aside from the Isley Wells, the water wells affected include IF 19, 20, and 21. No wastewater lift station will be affected.

The purpose of the power interruption is to de-energize utility lines and allow power line workers from the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. to safely replace 13,000 linear feet of primary conductors.

Because of the scale of work that will be performed, CUC asks travelers to take alternate routes or to exercise caution when driving through the working area.

For more information, contact the CUC Customer Call Center (664-4282). (PR)

SCC hosts vacation Bible school

The Saipan Community Church is inviting interested children to participate in its Bible school at its church across Mobil Susupe. The Bible school will be from July 29 to Aug. 3, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

The Bible school event is called “The Greatest Journey.”

Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to join and participate in the Bible school’s activities.

Participants will also be using materials provided by Samaritan’s Purse.

Games, fun activities, arts & crafts will be provided for participants. Free food will also be provided.

Sign up now as space is limited. For more information, call (670) 588-1975 or (670) 484-6761. (MV)