Community Briefs-March 27, 2009

The Commonwealth Association of Retired Persons will hold a meeting for all retirees and all members of the Retirement Fund on April 8, 2009, at the Round House, Garapan Central Park at 6pm.

Agenda for the meeting includes an update on CARP and a discussion with Retirement Fund officials on the state of the Fund and what members can do to save the local retirement system. All retirees and all members of the fund are urged to attend this critically important meeting. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Puengin Inetnon today [/B]

Puengin Inetnon will be held again today, March 27, 2009, at the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot. Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market that will take place every government payday. It will begin at 4:30pm and end at 10pm. There will vendors selling food, drinks, snacks, clothing, and crafts. Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event. Alcohol will be prohibited from the event. All are welcome. Come attend Puengin Inetnon for some family fun, right here in Kagman. Interested vendors can call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST for applications. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Kagman Saturday Flea Market tomorrow[/B]

Kagman’s Saturday Flea Market will be held tomorrow, March 28, 2009, at the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday. You may only sell your used items. Tents will be provided. Interested sellers can call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]CDD awards ceremony postponed[/B]

This is to inform the Public that the Developmental Disabilities Award Ceremony scheduled for today, March 27, 2009 from 9am to 11:30am will be postponed. The new schedule will be announced at a later date. For more information, contact the Council on Developmental Disabilities office at 664-7000, 7001, 7002, or 7003. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Red Cross Walkathon tomorrow[/B]

The 23rd Annual American Red Cross Walkathon will be held tomorrow, March 28, at 6am, starting at the 4H Building on Beach Road in Susupe.

Register for $15 and receive a free t-shirt. Walkers start at the designated starting point, then walk north toward the Garapan Fishing Base, then back to Susupe.

Drinks and sandwiches will be available at the start and finish points, and along the routes. Protect yourselves, the young and the old by following the directions of the safety officers. Prizes are available and have been generously donated by the business community. For more information contact the Red Cross Chapter at 234-3459. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]

The Kagman Elementary School will be hosting its 9th Annual Cultural Day festivities tomorrow, March 28, 2009, Saturday, at the campus grounds, from 8:30am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend; bring the whole family. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Meetings at the Legislature[/B]

* Pre-Economic Summit Government Working Session today, March 27, at 8:30am-1pm at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe.

* Public Utilities Commission rate hearings for water, wastewater, and power today, March 27, at 1pm in the Senate chamber.

Help turn a good marriage into a great marriage through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The CNMI’s next Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held on March 27-29, 2009 at the Saipan Grand Hotel. Cost is $50 per couple.

For further information or a registration form, contact any of the following individuals:

* Jun and Linda Pangelinan, 483-4111, linpangelinan@gmail.com;

* Tony and Lynne Yarobwemal, 234-5053, tonyy822@gmail.com;

* Mark and Jenni Aguon, 287-9742, markaguon@gmail.com and apakaaguon@yahoo.com;

* John and Vicky Mafnas, 285-8454, vbmafnas@yahoo.com;

You may also contact the ecclesiastical team/executive board members

* Fr. Ike Ayuyu, 285-9324, ike@ayuyu.us;

* Charles and Cathy Cepeda, 483-6435, charlesvcepeda@gmail.com or nannakit@hotmail.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]NMC alumni barbecue bash[/B]

The NMC Alumni Association is inviting all NMC alumni to the first ever “NMC Alumni Reunion Barbecue Bash” to be held at Managaha on April 4, 2009. There will be food, fun, drinks, and games. Interested alumni can log on to www.nmcnet.edu and register on the alumni page. Alumni membership cards are now available and include discounts to businesses and access to NMC facilities. Come and hang out with former classmates from NMC. Interested alumni can also email Vice President Chris Cabrera at mistercabrera@yahoo.com or Laura Williams at laurawilliams7@gmail.com for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]