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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Community Briefs - Oct. 24, 2012

CW-1 updates at SHRM luncheon

The CNMI Chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management will have as guest Stephen P. Green, USCIS Field Office director for Guam/CNMI, during its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 25, 11:30am to 2pm at Charley's Cabaret of the Pacific Islands Club Saipan.

Green would provide updates on employment under the CW-1 status. Specifically, he will discuss CW-1 renewals and requirements on the part of the sponsors (employers) and beneficiaries (workers).

Seating is limited, so make your reservations with Malou Jardinero at malou_jardinero@tanholdings.com or contact her at 234-7171 Ext. 1518. (SHRM)

Air Force, Marine Corps training on FDM

The U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force are training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla today, Oct. 24, from 4:30pm to 11pm. The general public-especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators-are advised to stay clear from the area during the times and dates indicated. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla training area will be on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (PR)

John Gonzales LIVE schedule

Today's edition of John Gonzales LIVE will feature the topic “Breast Health.Hinemlu' Famalao'an,” with guests Dr. Daniel Lamar, Family Medicine; Dr. Gary Ramsey, OB-gynecologist; and Trina Sablan, DPH Non-Communicable Disease Bureau. The program will air from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on MCV Ch. 14. The program also rebroadcasts on the Internet on Betelnut Radio (www.betelnutradio.com). Viewers can participate by calling (287-4230), texting (285-META) (6382), or emailing (johngonzaleslive@gmail.com). (PR)

Free workshop on parole-in-place applications

Micronesian Legal Service Corp.'s Marianas office will be hosting two workshops to help people prepare extensions for parole-in-place applications. The first workshop is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28, at 1pm and the second one will be at 3pm on the same day.

It is only for those that have already been granted humanitarian parole and need to extend. Although MLSC will conduct the workshop to help people understand the process, no individual legal advice will be given. Each workshop will be conducted in English, each workshop is limited by the capacity of the auditorium at the American Memorial Park. If there is no auditorium seats available, the session will be closed. For more information call 234-6243 or 234-7729.

Marriage Encounter's Weekend Renewal on Thursday

The CNMI Chapter of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter graduated 17 new couples from the Fall Weekend, which took place on Oct. 19-21, 2012. The presenting team consisted of Fr. Isaac Ayuyu, Tom and Erica Thornburgh, Charlie and Esther Keone (Guam) and Ray and Fina Fernandez (Guam). All Encountered couples are being invited to join the M.E. community at the Weekend Renewal on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, 6pm at the Kanoa Resort, Century Tours' conference room. For newly encountered couples, this is your final presentation of the Weekend. Refreshments are most welcome; bring any to share. For more information contact Jun and Linda Pangelinan at 288-3482. (PR)