COMMUNITY BRIEFS

FRIGHT NIGHT@ GIG

Halloween revelry is at its fever pitch this coming Oct. 31 when Saipan’s premier dance club, GIG, presents a spooky party dubbed “Fright Night,” which kicks off at 9pm.

Come in costume as ghosts, witches, monsters, vampires and other devilish characters and win prizes. Up for grabs are fabulous prizes for the “Scariest Face of the Night” and “The Corpse Bride Look-A-Like.” Guest Band for the night, Split Attitude, will belt out roots, reggae and Hawaiian music

The party is brought to you by Miller Lite, Sandcastle, Bobby’s Cadillac, MicroPac. Mariana’s Insurance, Aquarius Beach Tower Hotel, Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino, Ming Li Wholesale, KL Carr, Thrifty Car Rental, Cellular Pro, Allday Allnight Supermarket, Country House Restaurant, Sam’s Electronics, Rota Crystal Purified Water, National Office Supply, Carpet Masters, Tonino’s, Royal Crown Insurance Corp., Micronesian Brokers Inc., Kentucky Fried Chicken and the official party station, Magic 100.3 FM.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT, CARNIVAL AT KAGES TODAY

Kagman Elementary School Parents-Teachers Association would host a free Halloween concert and carnival today, Oct. 29, on campus grounds.

The free concert performed by the Saipan Pacific Winds Band would he held from 4pm to 5pm and would be followed by carnival games and the special haunted house adventure from 5pm to 7pm. Vendors of all kinds would also be on campus all throughout the affair. (PR)

WWII LIVE ORDNANCE TO BE DETONATED ON ROTA TODAY

The Department of Public Safety, in coordination of Emergency Management Office and COMNAVMAR Guam, said that the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment Team from Guam will detonate World War II live ordnance on Rota on Oct. 29 from 1pm to 2pm.

THE DETONATION WILL BE DONE AT THE AS MATMOS CLIFF.

Due to the danger imposed by this activity, the EMO is advising the public—especially commercial pilots, tour operators, residents, and fishermen—to stay at least one mile away from the area during the time and date indicated.

Should you have any questions, contact the Rota Department of Public Safety at 1-532 9433, Department of Public Safety, Saipan, at 664-9000/9001 or Emergency Management Office at 322-9529/9572 ext. 23/24/31 or visit EMO website at www.cnmiemo.gov.mp. (PR)

NOVEMBER EVENTS AT HOPWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Nov. 1: Typhoon Make Up Day
Nov. 4: No school Citizenship Day
Nov. 10: PTSA in the school’s cafeteria 6-7pm. Math Dept. will give the presentation
Nov. 11: No school Veteran’s Day
Nov. 17: Progress Reports go home
Nov. 22: Parent/Community Take-Over Day
Nov. 23: Education Day. No classes
Nov. 24: Thanksgiving
Nov. 25: Thanksgiving break. No school
Dec. 08: No school. Constitution Day
Dec. 10: Staff Christmas Party
Dec. 13: Science/Health/PE Fair

SSHS MAKE-UP DAYS FOR TYPHOON NABI SET

Saipan Southern High School would be holding make-up classes for days missed due to Typhoon Nabi on Nov. 1, Tuesday, Dec. 22, Thursday, and Dec. 23, Friday.

The make-up days will be regular hours from 8am to 3pm. For more information about the make-up days, call SSHS at 664-4000. (PR)

HOPWOOD CLOSED TO NON-PSS ACTIVITIES

Beginning Nov. 1, 2005, the campus of Hopwood Junior High School will be closed to all non-Public School System activities. Groups wishing to use the facilities on a one-time basis should contact Hopwood for specifics, according to principal Jim Brewer.

A CALL FOR LOCAL ARTWORKS

The Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture is seeking artworks from visual and contemporary artists to submit for the upcoming Island Artists and Christmas Crafts Exhibit scheduled to open Nov. 21, 2005, at the CNMI Gallery for Arts and Culture next to the post office on Capitol Hill.

The deadline for submission of artworks will be Friday, Nov. 11.

The Arts Council is inviting all visual and contemporary artists to register and participate in the annual exhibit specifically highlighting the many arts in the arts and crafts in the CNMI.

Interested artists should submit their works at the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture office, Capitol Hill next to the post office from 8am to 4pm. Registration forms are available and participation is free.
For more information, contact Sinfo Pinaula or Lupe Pangelinan at 322-9982 or 322-9983.

HOUSE OF MANHOBEN OPENS REGISTRATION

The House of Manhoben Center is open for registration for youth in the area of tutoring, sports, and the variety of activities the center has to offer. Tutorial services is also provided to children from ages 5 to 9 for one house, Monday to Friday.

Children from ages 10 to 17 who may need assistance with their school work, guidance or who doesn’t have the chance to participate in sports team at school are encouraged to participate.

Registration in ongoing, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the House of Manhoben center at Chalan Kanoa. Deadline for registration is Oct. 31.

Parents and guardians are asked to provide proof of birth (birth certificate/passport) upon registering their child(ren). (PR)