Community Briefs – March 21, 2018

Women’s summit next week
The CNMI Women’s Association and Women’s Affairs Office is set to hold a two-day Women’s Summit at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center. Themed “Press For [Continued] Progress,” the summit will be on March 26 and March 27, from 7:30am to 4pm on both days. Registration ends today, March 21, 2018. You may call 233-9411 or email commonwealthwomenassociation@gmail.com to register. Registration forms can also be accessed online at https://www.facebook.com/cnmiwomen/ or in-person at the Garapan Community Development Center. (PR)

JKPL open on Friday, closed on Saturday
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will be open on Friday, March 23, from 10am to 6pm. JKPL will close on Saturday, March 24, in observance of Commonwealth Covenant Day. For more information, call (670) 235-7323 (READ). Visit @joeten kiyu on facebook and our website at www.cnmilib.org for the latest. (PR)

Kagman church to host free breakfast
Kagman Community Church in Kagman III will be having a free community breakfast this Saturday, March 24, from 9am to 9:30am and a clothing/slipper giveaway from after breakfast, 11am. Please bring a bag or box to take clothes and slippers home with you.  All are welcome!  (PR)

Military training at Warning Area 517
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at Warning Area 517 from 10am of March 22 to 10am of March 23. It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Banks are open for public use. (PR)

Military training in Guam, FDM
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military is conducting training at Naval Base Guam and the island of Farallon de Medinilla until March 29, from noon to 11pm. Residents in the area can expect to hear an increase in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 traffic as part of this training. 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 training. It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. The general location of the training on the islands of Guam and Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of each island. (PR)