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COMMUNITY BRIEFS – Nov. 11, 2015
3 Saipan beaches red-flagged
The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged the DPW Channel Bridge, Smiling Cove Marina, and and the Fiesta Resort drainage on Saipan and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Samples collected from these locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)
Outdoor movie night on Saturday
The Friends of the Arts is sponsoring an outdoor movie night on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Navy Hill ball field (Bring your own chair!). The event will feature two great movies and three show times. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (G) will be screened starting at 7:30pm. This will be followed by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (PG-17) at 10pm and midnight. Ticket price per movie is $5 for adults; $3 for children 11 and under. (FOA)
PTSA meeting at San Antonio school
San Antonio Middle School will have a PTSA meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, starting at 5:30 pm. Immediately after the PTSA meeting, the teachers will distribute the first quarter report cards to all parents. (PR)
Veterans Day today
The Office of the Governor, CNMI Military/Veterans Affairs Office, and the Veterans Day Committee are inviting the public to the Veterans Day ceremony today at the American Memorial Park’s Court of Honor starting at 11am. Come and join us celebrate and honor those brave patriots who served and are still serving, with unwavering dedication and purpose, sacrifice their personal comforts to keep the world safe, and secure the freedom we enjoy today. will be held (PR)
Survivors & caregivers support meeting on Nov. 12
All people facing cancer, their family members, and caregivers are invited to the next Commonwealth Cancer Association monthly support meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, starting at 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Chamolinian Room. To RSVP or for more information, call the CCA at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com or cca@ccamarianas.org. (CCA)
