News Briefs- June 21, 2019

Miss Earth 2019 set for tomorrow

The kick-off for the first-ever Miss Earth Northern Marianas is all set, according to Exquisite Productions Marianas LLC president Diana Clayton. The pageant will be held tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency Saipan’s ballroom.

The competition’s motto is “Beauties for a cause.”

The contestants are Nicole Malakai, Leisha Deleon Guerrero, Joanna Navarro, Mary Joy Masongsong, Jessme Jones, Jan Zowie Cruz, Pheona David, and Katherine Johnson.

The eight contestants will be going head-to-head for the title of Miss Earth Northern Marianas and the chance to represent the CNMI at the upcoming Miss Earth International pageant.

The top four contestants will be called Miss Fire (third runner-up), Miss Water (second runner-up), Miss Air (first runner-up), and Miss Earth Northern Mariana Islands.

Exquisite Productions Marianas aims to make the pageant an annual competition.

Tickets are available at Megabyte Saipan and Latte Built 24-Hour Fitness & Nutrition. Ticket holders are reminded that doors will open at 5pm tomorrow. The pageant will begin at 6pm. (Marc Venus)

Rotary to install new president on Tuesday

The Rotary Club of Saipan will be installing its new officers on Tuesday, June 25, at the Pacific Islands Club Saipan.

President-elect Marcia Ayuyu will be replacing current president Greg Borja. Each Rotarian presidential term lasts one year.

Borja described 2018 as a difficult year, but it ended well. He gave credit to all the Rotarians for working together during the difficult times. He is excited to have Ayuyu as president.

One highlight in Borja’s term was the Las Vegas Night, with the club netting over $34,000. “Of course, I couldn’t have done it myself…I needed the support from our club members and including our youth members from other activities,” Borja added.

This will be Ayuyu’s first year as president.

The Rotary Club of Saipan’s theme this year is “To be the inspiration.” (Marc Venus)

Registration for JKPL Kids Summer Program closed

Registration for the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is closed.

According to acting director Rosalinda Ulloa, the number of available slots was filled last Wednesday, June 19. Registration that began last May 29 was to end on June 29, or until slots were filled.

“We are surprised that slots were filled ahead of time,” Ulloa said.

The summer program, called 2019 Summer Reading Program for Kids, will have two sessions by age groups: session 1 (ages 6 to 8) and session 2 (ages 9 to 12). Both camps will be from July 9 to July 19, with session 1 from 8:30am to 11:30am and session 2 from 12:30pm to 3pm.

This summer program helps children enhance their literacy skills and enjoy reading.

An ongoing program, JKPL Teens/Adults Summer Reading Program 2019, is also open for teenagers and adults. It started last April 13 and ends on Aug. 2. Registration is free and is still accepted. Interested patrons must have a valid JKPL library card without pending fees/fines.

For more information, visit the JKPL or call librarians Rosalinda, Celine, or Leora at (670) 235-7315 or (670) 235-7322. (Marc Venus)