Community Briefs – February 6, 2009

The Department of Public Safety Bureau of Motor Vehicle is informing all private citizens and businesses with temporary vehicle license plates to come into BMV to obtain their official license plates. Shipments of the official plates have already arrived. Individuals must turn in their temporary license plates along with their vehicle registration prior to obtaining their official license plates. For more information, call the BMV at 664-9066/8/9. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]KagES 2nd Quarter Report Card Day today[/B]

This is to inform the parent and guardians of Kagman Elementary School that the 2nd Quarter Report Card Day distribution will be held today, Feb. 6, 2009, from 2:30 to 4:30pm, in the children’s homeroom classroom. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B] Meeting of the Autism Society of the CNMI[/B]

The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting on Feb. 12, 2009, at 5:30pm at the NMPASI Conference Room. Information regarding the group and future meetings will be available at this meeting. All families and friends of individuals with autism and autism related spectrum disorders are invited to attend. For additional information, call John at 234-8803/4 or Larrisa at 322-3761 or send an email to as_cnmi@yahoo.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B] UPAA CNMI meeting[/B]

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association-CNMI Chapter will have a meeting on Sunday, Feb. 8, 10am at the Filipino Workers Resource Center, first floor, Marianas Business Plaza in Susupe. All UPAA officers/members and UP alumni are invited to attend. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B] DEQ brigade COP cleanup tomorrow[/B]

The Division of Environmental Quality cleanup brigade will be picking up trash at Coral Ocean Point (Unai Dangkulo) tomorrow, Feb. 7.

Thos who would like to volunteer may join the group at 8am. Volunteers will clean until 10am and break for drinks and then continue, if needed.

This month, outstanding brigade volunteers who participated in at least 10 monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated in at least three cleanups will receive a green brigade t-shirt. For more information about volunteering, contact the DEQ office at 664-8500. [B][I](DEQ)[/I][/B] [B] Marianas High School schedule[/B]

Feb. 11 2nd Quarter Report Card Day/Open House, 4pm-6pm (student released at 1pm, parents pick up report cards from Homeroom teachers)

Feb. 16 No classes (President’s Day)

Feb. 17 No classes (PSS Professional Development)

Feb. 27 Cultural Day, 9am-3pm MHS Campus, Open to the public

For questions and concerns, contact 237-3206. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]SSHS report cards out[/B]

To all parents and legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School students, report cards will be issued on Feb. 5, 2009, from 4pm to 7pm, in the counseling office. All students will be dismissed at 1pm. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Oleai Elementary School PTSA meeting[/B]

The PTSA officers of Oleai Elementary School would like to inform the parents and guardians of Oleai Elementary School students that there will be a PTSA meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 6:15pm in the school cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Feb. 13 Awarding ceremony for 1st Semester accomplishments. Parents of our students are welcome to witness the event at 1pm at our stage area. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]MCS garage sale set[/B]

The Mount Carmel School PTO will hold a garage sale on Feb. 16, 2009, Monday (President’s Day), from 7am to 12pm at the MCS Cafeteria. Slots are available for rent. If you are interested in selling items at this event, contact Carlyn at 664-9022 or 483-9682 or carlynbodig@hotmail.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B] John Gonzales Live schedule[/B]

The public is invited to watch and learn about newsmaking issues on John Gonzales Live on KSPN Channel 2 from 7pm to 8pm. You can participate by text (285-6382), calling (287-4230), or email johngonzales@pticom.com.

Feb. 11 Legislative Leadership and Major Unresolved Issues Sen. President Pedro P. Reyes, House Speaker. Arnold I. Palacios

Feb. 18 Preventing Teen HIV and Unintended Pregnancies Public School System

Feb. 25 Agriculture and Aquaculture: Research & Econ. Opportunities NMC CREES

Mar. 11 Retirement Fund Crisis NMIRF Board and Administrator

Mar. 25 Immigration & Labor Uncertainty CNMI Immigration and Dept. of Labor

The Parent, Teacher, Students Association of San Vicente Elementary School would like to express its appreciation to all who assisted and participated in the 3rd Annual Canary Walkathon. Thank you for all your support. The donors are Rep. Rosemond Santos, Coral Ocean Point Resort Club, Dial Rent-To-Own, Dolphin Wholesale, Fiesta Resort & Spa, First Floral, Flor Hair Salon, Guangdong Hardware, Highway Express, Hollywood Theaters, Hotel Riviera Saipan, Islander Rent-A-Car, IT&E, Joeten Ace Hardware, Judy’s Antique Shop, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Marianas Variety, Mayor Juan Tudela’s Office, Megabyte, Mercy’s Beauty Salon, Modern Stationary, National Office Supply, Nick T. Carreon, Pacific Islands Club, Pena House, Saipan Computer Services, Saipan Stevedore Company, Inc., Saipan Tribune, Salon de Manila, Sen. Luis Crisostimo, Subway, Thai House Restaurant, Triple J Wholesale, Troung’s Restaurant, and Yvonne B. Tenorio. Special thanks to Commonwealth Cancer Association, DPH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, DPH Family Planning Program, DPH Immunization Program, DPH Wise Women Village Project, NMC CREES-Aqua Culture, NMC CREES-Nutrition Program, and Mrs. Joann Ogo. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]