COMMUNITY BRIEFS February 12, 2009

The first ever basketball free throw competition will be held at the Garapan basketball court. Registration will begin at 2pm and the competition will start at 4pm. Entry fee is $30 and there will be cash prizes for 1st , 2nd and 3rd. For more information, you may contact Dan at 898-7329 or Glenn at 287-4536. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Autism Society meeting today[/B]

The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting today, 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]Puengin Inetnon tomorrow[/B]

Puengin Inetnon will again be held at the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot tomorrow, Feb. 13, 2009. Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market that will take place every government payday. It will begin at 4:30pm and end at 10pm. There will vendors selling food, drinks, snacks, clothing, and crafts. Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event. Alcohol will be prohibited from the event. All are welcome. Come attend Puengin Inetnon for some family fun, right here in Kagman. Interested vendors can call Kagman Post Office at 256-POST for applications.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]Kagman Saturday Flea Market [/B]

Kagman’s Saturday Flea Market will be on Feb. 14, 2009, at the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday. You may only sell your used items. Tents will be provided. No businesses allowed. Interested sellers can call 256-POST for more info.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]SSHS PTA meeting set[/B]

To all parents and legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School students: There will be a PTA meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at 6pm in the cafeteria. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]FMI cleanup at Laulau Beach on Sunday[/B]

Friends of the Mariana Islands will lead their monthly cleanup of Laulau Beach this Sunday, Feb. 15. The cleanup will start at 8am at the yellow beach pavilion refurbished by American Red Cross last year. FMI will provide bags and gloves. Please bring a friend. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Cupid’s Ball at World Resort[/B]

Kagman High School’s Yearbook Class ’09 presents “Cupid’s Ball” on Feb. 21, 2009, Saturday, at the Saipan World Resort, from 6pm to 10pm. Entertainment will be provided by Power 99 DJ Niana Dela Cruz, KHS Mr. & Mrs. Cupid, and a fashion show. Ticket prices, which include a dinner buffet, is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The event requires formal attire, with a theme of gold, red, and black. Tickets available at the 670 Rock Steady Shop.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]Live fire training at FDM until Friday[/B]

The Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, said the U.S. military will be conducting live fire training on the island of Farallon De Mendenilla from Feb. 9 to 13, 7am to 6pm. The general location of this activity will be on the island of Farallon De Mendenilla Training Area on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. Due to the danger imposed by this activity, EMO is strongly advising the public—especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators—to stay away from this area during the time and date indicated. For more information, contact EMO at 322-9528 and 322-9529, VHF MARINE CHNL 16, and HF Single Side Band Radio on 5.205.0. [B][I] (EMO)[/I][/B] [B]Marianas High School schedule[/B]

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]Hopwood events[/B]

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. 17, 2009 LIVE @ 7-8 pm – Replays 2/22 and 2/23 at 9-10pm. Parents share testimonies on the Successes and Challenges of Parenting in celebration of February as Parent Leadership Month

-Feb. 18, 2009 LIVE – Replays 2/22 and 2/23 @ 7-8pm. Students and PSS discuss Teen HIV & Unintended Pregnancies

-Feb. 25, 2009 LIVE – Replays 3/1 and 3/2 @ 7-8pm. Farmers & NMC CREES discuss “Modeling Resource Conservation Techniques through Innovative Farm Practices”

-Mar. 4, 2009 LIVE – Replays 3/8 and 3/9 @ 7-8pm. NMPASI discusses “Disability Consumers’ Services” in celebration of March 2009 Disability Awareness Month

-Mar. 11, 2009 LIVE – Replays 3/15 and 3/16 @ 7-8pm. Retirement Fund Crisis, NMIRF Board Chair Juan T. Guerrero and Administrator Mark Aguon

-Mar. 18, 2009 LIVE – Replays 3/22 and 3/23 @ 7-8pm. PSS Youth Leaders Advisory Panel (#1)

-Mar. 25, 2009 LIVE – Replays 3/29 and 3/30 @ 7-8pm. PSS Youth Leaders Advisory Panel (#2)