Community Briefs

UPCOMING EVENTS AT KOBLERVILLE ELEMENTARY

Acting principal Eric DLG. Evangelista of Koblerville Elementary School would like to inform the community of upcoming events at Koblerville Elementary.

1. PTSA meeting to be held Sept. 8, 6pm, in the cafeteria.

2. Open House to be held Sept. 10, at KES from 2:45-4:30pm. All parents are encouraged to come.

3. Mid-term progress reports will be distributed on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004.

CHACHA PTSA MEETING RESET

This is to inform all parents, guardians, and students of the ChaCha Oceanview Junior High School that the scheduled Parents Teachers Students Association meeting yesterday was postponed. It is rescheduled for next week, Sept. 9, 2004. For questions or concerns call the school at 664-4100, 664-4103, or 664-4106.

OWWA HEALTH SCREENING TOMORROW

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office is sponsoring a health screening for overseas Filipino workers tomorrow, Sept. 5, 9am to 12:30pm, at the Nauru Building, Susupe.

OFWs who would like to have their blood sugar tested are advised to fast (not to take in any food or water) from midnight up to the time of their testing.

NMI DELEGATES TO ‘RP INVASION’ SEEK HELP

The “Philippine Invasion” will be held in Manila, the Philippines from Sept. 9 through 12, hosted by Every Nation Ministries. Missionaries and Christian delegates from around the world, including members of Life in the Son Christian Fellowship-Saipan, will be attending the convention.

Member will be having a lunch sale today, Sept. 4, at the 13 Fishermen’s area to fundraise for this activity. For ticket purchase or information, contact us at 484-1161

DEQ CLEANUP TODAY

The Division of Environmental Quality’s Cleanup Brigade will be at it again, picking up trash at the Lally 4 Beach south to Hopwood Jr. High School.

Individuals who would like to volunteer their time to clean up and beautify the island are encouraged to meet the DEQ representative in the bright green t-shirt today, Sept. 4, at 8am at the Lally 4 Beach Pavilion.

The brigade cleans until 10am and breaks for drinks, then continues if needed.

This month, outstanding brigade members who participated in at least 10 monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated at least three times will receive a bright green brigade shirt, DEQ said.

For more information about how one can become a member, contact DEQ at 664-8500.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT GES

Cultural Heritage Month ends with Cultural Day at the Garapan Elementary School. If parents would like to prepare booths or presentations, call GES at 664-3955.

* Sept. 6, 2004—there will be no classes due to Labor Day;

* Sept. 7, 2004, is Mid Progress Report Day;

* Sept. 10, 2004, is the deadline for Free Meal Applications;

* Sept. 10, 2004—GES will be having a special flag ceremony in remembrance of 9/11. “We will wear patriotic colors.”

* Sept. 15, 2004 is Pizza Hut Night. Proceeds will help fund this year’s handbook for parents/students.

* The week of Sept. 20, 2004 will be school picture week.

* Sept. 30, 2004 is PTA Night at 6pm in the school cafeteria.

More information regarding these activities will be disseminated as the month progresses, the school said in a statement.

The school also extended its gratitude to 99 Cent Supermarket, which donated rakes to teachers for the campus clean p after Supertyphoon Chaba and to the Saipan Mayor’s Office for throwing away the debris from the typhoon.

WORKSHOP ON FOR YOUNG GIRLS

The House of Manhoben at Chalan Kanoa is holding a Workshop called “Young Female Empowerment” for girls in the CNMI ages 12 to 18 years old.

Topics include building self-esteem and women in leadership, including many fun cooperative activities that will be offered.

The Workshop will be at the Pacific Islands Club on Sept. 25, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Registration for the workshop is concurrent with the registration for Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Girls Canoeing/Paddling at the House of Manhoben Center, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

“Let’s give our young girls a chance. The above events are for girls only,” a House of Manhoben statement said.

Parents are encouraged to register their daughters. Space is limited, therefore, it will be on a first come-first serve basis.