Community Briefs – May 12, 2015

Open discussion on ‘Integrated Resorts’
John Gonzales LIVE will feature the topic “Social and Economic Impact of Integrated Resorts” on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 on TV Channel 14 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. It will live open discussion and those who would like to participate may contact the show via email at johngonzaleslive@gmail.com or text 285-META (6382). The show will be replayed on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, same time, on Channel 14. (PR)

Japan Consulate to offer class on Japanese culture
The Consular Office of Japan in Saipan will organize a class about Japanese culture on May 28, 2015, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Anyone interested must register their name by Monday, May 25, 2015, by contacting cojsf@ag.mofa.go.jp.

The class—which will be held at the Consular Office of Japan’s conference room on the second floor of the Bank of Hawaii Building, Mariana Heights Business Park, Puerto Rico, Saipan—will be open to just 15 people on the first-come, first-served basis. Participants will be taught Origami (paper folding), Japan video topics, etc. (PR)

MHS to issue report cards on May 14
Marianas High School will be distributing its 4th quarter mid-progress report cards on May 14, 2015, at the MHS Dolphin Gymnasium from 4pm to 6pm. This is a great opportunity to talk to the teachers about your child. See you there! Should you have any questions or need to make an appointment to see your child’s teacher, call the Main Office at 237-3206/5. For news and information about our school, check out our website at www.marianashighschool.com. (MHS)

Survivors, caregivers support meeting on Thursday
All people facing cancer, their family members, and caregivers are invited to the next Commonwealth Cancer Association monthly support meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2015, starting at 5:3pm at the Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Chamolinian Room. To RSVP or for more information, call the CCA at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com or cca@ccamarianas.org. (CCA)

MINA announces the 2015 Green Gala
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance. To help celebrate the organization’s birthday and raise funds for its work to preserve and protect the CNMI’s environment and biodiversity, MINA is excited to announce The Green Gala 2015 scheduled for Sept. 4, 2015. It promises to be an evening of great entertainment, food and beverages, and the annual silent auction. Tickets will be available starting June 1, 2015, at the MINA office and from MINA members. Call 233-7333 with any questions, to purchase your tickets, or to learn how you can become an event sponsor. (MINA)