COMMUNITY BRIEFS – March 10, 2015

Deadline to order graduation accessories

This is to inform all parents of seniors (12th grade) at Marianas High School that the last day to place an order for graduation accessories and partial payment is March 23, 2015. Please be advised that orders will not be accepted after the deadline. Graduation accessories are purchased off island. Please call 237-3206/3205 for more information. (MHS)

Chamber invites public to Young Professionals Committee meeting

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to join its Young Professionals Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at 5pm at the 360 Restaurant). The committee is open to the general public and to Chamber members who are ages 18-35.  This new committee will provide opportunities for networking, education and fun for young professionals in the business community.  Call the Chamber office at 234-7150 or email executive@saipanchamber.com with any questions.  (SCC)

CCA board meeting on March 17

The Commonwealth Cancer Association’s board of directors will be holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 3pm at the CCA conference room. Agenda includes reports from the president and program updates. All board meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the Commonwealth Cancer Association at 682-0050 or email at cca@ccamarianas.org or ccamarianas@gmail.com .

The Survivor’s and Caregiver’s Support Group Meeting will be held on March 19, 2015, at 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Chamolinian Room. (PR)

Grotto dive site closed temporarily

Effective March 8, 2015, the Department of Public Safety’s Boating Safety Section has closed the Grotto dive site for the time being due to rough waters and strong current. It is advised that all visitors to the Grotto obey the signage posted and avoid going down into the site. The Department of Public Safety will make another announcement when the current lessens and the site is safe again. (DPS)

Air Force, Navy training at FDM, Warning Area 517

The U.S. Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

March 10-11, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, 2:30-4:30pm and 6:30-8:30pm.

March 12-13, from 10am to 4:30pm and 6:30-11:55pm.

The U.S. Navy will also conduct training at Warning Area 517 March 10-11 from noon to 8pm.

The general public especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear from the area during the dates and times indicated. (PR)