Community Briefs

UP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING ON SATURDAY

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association-CNMI Chapter will have a meeting on Saturday, March 11, at 6pm at OWWA center, Nauru Building.

Convening the meeting is UPAA president Janet Villagomez.

“I’m excited to meet with everyone. Let’s all come, hear from each other, and see how we can be of more service to others,” said Villagomez.

UPAA is on its second year in the CNMI.

During its first year, the group successfully raised funds for the construction of two new classrooms for Calamba High School in Laguna, Philippines. The project was done in partnership with another Filipino group, MAFILWA.

This was made in response to the Philippine government’s call for overseas Filipino workers to help build about 10,000 classrooms to address the country’s critical shortages in many public elementary and secondary schools.

Besides taking active participation in various Filipino community activities in the islands, the UPAA also donated to various CNMI school activities, including the MathCount. (PR)

PAWS MEETING ON MARCH 15

Everyone is invited to attend PAWS (Pet Assistance & Welfare Services) annual general membership meeting set for March 15, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Pacific Islands Club’s Sunset Bar. Happy hour prices will be in effect for drinks at an open bar and there will be a buffet of snacks sponsored by PAWS. New or renewal memberships will be available at this time with a suggested membership donation of $30 annually. For more information, contact Bobbi Grizzard at 322-9464. (PR)

ENROLLMENT ONGOING AT GCA

Grace Christian Academy school year 2006-2007 registration for continuing students started on Feb. 22, 2006 and will run until March 10, 2006. Continuing students and their siblings are guaranteed a slot until March 31, 2006. Open enrollment begins on April 3, 2006. Completed enrollment packet must be submitted to the Registrar’s office along with all other required documents. A student is officially registered upon paying the registration fee and whose account is current. (PR)

CHUUKESE COMMUNITY MEETING TOMORROW

This is to inform the Chuukese community in the CNMI that Hon. Governor Wesley Simina and Lt. Gov. Johnson Elimo will be meeting with you on March 11, 2006 at 10am at the Garapan Central Park (Round House). For more information, call Mithasy at 878-4901. (PR)

OES PTSA MEETING ON MARCH 14

The Parent Teachers Student Association of Oleai Elementary School would have a meeting today, March 14, 6pm in the school cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend. (PR)

KAGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

– March 10: Final counting for KagES Cultural Day 2006 King & Queen contest, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, school cafeteria

– March 11: Bilingual Forensic League, San Antonio Elementary, 8am
Boy’s soccer game, American Memorial Park, 9am, Come out and cheer for our Blue Marlin team

Academic Challenge Bowl, Multipurpose Center, 8am

Saturday Reading Program, 8am to 12noon

– March 13-17: Blue Marlin Spirit Week

– March 16: PIC field trip for January Student-of-the-Month Recipients
Principal’s meeting, 8am

– March 18: Cultural Day 2006, 8am to 2pm, school grounds

– March 20: Staff meeting, 2:30pm

– March 24: Holiday, Covenant Day, no school

– March 30: KagES Report Card Day, 2:30pm-4:30pm

– March 31: Student-of-the-Month/Peacebuilder Assembly, K-3 at 9am, 4-5 at 9:45am at cafeteria

For more information, call the school at 237-3965/66/67. (PR)

TINIAN’S DISABILITY COALITION ACTIVITIES

The Disability Coalition on Tinian presents its plans for the Disabilities Awareness Month:

– March 24: Family Fun day, 1pm-4pm at the Fiesta Grounds. Bring the whole family! Join us for games, food and prizes for all ages!

– March 31: Lighting of the Torch in conjunction with the International Women’s Day Celebration

For more information, contact the Community Outreach Program at 433-2683. (PR)