COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Red Cross training on Rota

Attention to all Rota residents: The American Red Cross-NMI Chapter is offering a training opportunity for those who would like to volunteer for the non-profit group.

The American Red Cross-NMI Chapter will be conducting Disaster Services trainings on the following dates:

* Introduction to Disaster Services March 31- 1pm to 5pm

* Disaster Assessment April 1– 8am to 12 noon

* Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance April 1l– 1pm to 5pm
All disaster classes will be held at the NMC College, Rota.

Those interested in participating in these classes may call Winnie Mendiola at 532-9424/9422 or 532-0615 to sign up. Classes will be limited to the first 20 participants, so sign up today. (PR)

OES PTSA meeting tomorrow

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

Kagman Elementary School announcement

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)

Distribution of tax forms set

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is informing all CNMI businesses that the distribution of the 2005 1120-CM Forms and Instructions is ongoing at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at Dandan Commercial Center.

All businesses are asked, to pick up the forms during regular business hours.

“Please be reminded that the deadline for filing 2005 1120-CM form is Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at 4:30pm,” the division added. (PR)

Enrollment ongoing at GCA

Grace Christian Academy school year 2006-2007 registration for continuing students ended March 10, but 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)