NMPASI sets Family Fun Fair and Awareness Day

The Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems Inc. will be hosting a Family Fun Fair and Awareness Day on May 2, 2009, from 8am to 12pm, at the Minatchom Atdao in Susupe, Saipan.

As part of the event, NMPASI is holding an essay contest on the topic: “My story: What good mental health means to me and three things I do for myself to feel better when I feel unhappy.”

The essay contest is open to everyone in the Commonwealth. Entries must be less than two pages long and must be submitted to the NMPASI office on Middle Road, Gualo Rai, Saipan, on or before 4pm on April 30, 2009.

Entries may be delivered to the NMPASI office or faxed to 235-7275 or emailed to jeanneesq@yahoo.com.

Winners will be announced on May 2, 2009, at the Family Fun Fair and Awareness Day.

Prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories:

-Category 1: Ages 6-12

-Category 2: Ages 13-15

-Category 3: Ages 16-18

-Category 4: Adults over 18 years

For more information, contact Kaye Christian at 288-5293 or Jeanne Rayphand at 235-7273. [B][I](NMPASI)[/I][/B]