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Posted on Feb 02 2006
MHS CLASS OF ’96 MEETING TODAY
The Marianas High School Class of 1996 is calling on all alumni to attend a meeting to discuss its upcoming reunion.
All graduates of the MHS Class of 1996 are urged to attend this very important meeting. The meeting will take place today, Feb. 3, 2006, 7pm at the Hard Rock Café. (PR)
BUDDY WALK SET FOR FEB. 18
The CNMI Association of Families with Disabilities wishes to invite the community to join the first ever “BUDDY WALK” on Feb. 18, 2006, starting at 6am at Garapan Fishing Basin.
Proceeds will be used directly for various unmet needs of individuals with disabilities and for planned events in 2006 to benefit such individuals further. The first 100 participants will get a free T -Shirt.
“We rely on the generous participation of our community in the ‘BUDDY WALK’ so that those with disabilities can lead valued and independent lives in our community. Wellness and integrations matters, so join us,” a media release from the organization said.
Any donation, no matter the amount, would be greatly appreciated by the CNMI Association of Families with Disabilities. Contact these officers for more information: Lisa Aldan (483-5481), Vicky Tudela (664-7044), or Rhea Chong (664-7042). (PR)
NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
A new information and support group for parents of children with autism is being formed and those concerned are invited to attend. The new group will have its first meeting on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at 1pm in Room 15 at the Community Guidance Center on Navy Hill. Information regarding the group and future meetings will be established at this meeting.
For more information, contact Elaine Crisostimo at 256-1539 or Larissa Larson at 322-3761. Or you may e-mail them at lainecrisostimo@yahoo.com or Larissa@vzpacific.net. (PR)
THANKSGIVING MASS ON SUNDAY
There will be a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at 9am at the Mount Carmel Cathedral for the soldiers of Echo Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry. Following the Mass at 10:45am, the Reservists will motorcade from Mt. Carmel Cathedral to Hyatt Regency Saipan in Garapan where a military ceremony will be held at 11am.
For more information, call Cil Blas at 483-7508 or at 322-4363. (PR)
