{"id":262305,"date":"2017-10-16T06:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-15T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=262305"},"modified":"2017-10-16T06:00:45","modified_gmt":"2017-10-15T20:00:45","slug":"community-briefs-october-16-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/community-briefs-october-16-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Briefs – October 16, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOA movie night to feature The BFG<\/strong>
\nFriends of the Arts will be hosting another Friday Night at the Movies this Oct. 20, starting at 7:30 pm, at the Navy Hill baseball field, featuring the movie The BFG. Bring your own chairs, relax and enjoy a night. You can bring food and we\u2019ll also sell snacks. Entrance fee is $3 for children under 11 and $5 for adults and children aged 11 or older.<\/p>\n

The BFG is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg. In the film, an orphan girl befriends a benevolent giant, called the \u201cBig Friendly Giant,\u201d who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.<\/p>\n

FOA will reschedule for Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 7:30pm, if it rains on Friday. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employment expert here<\/strong>
\nDr. Chaz Compton, Ed.D., CRC of the San Diego State University Research Foundation\u2019s Interwork Institute will be in the CNMI on Oct. 23-27, 2017, will visit the islands, facilitate focus group meetings, and engage CNMI employers in meaningful conversations about their unique business needs. There will also be a discussion about the progress the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is making in reaching out to employers regarding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n

On Saipan, Compton will be at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center on Oct. 24 and 25, from 1pm to 2:30pm.<\/p>\n

On Tinian, Compton will be at the Northern Marianas College campus on Oct. 26 from 1pm to 3pm.<\/p>\n

On Rota, Compton will be at the Sinapolo Youth Center on Oct. 27, from 1pm to 3pm. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Military training at Farallon de Medinilla <\/strong>
\nASAN, Guam<\/strong>\u2014The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
\n\u2022 Oct. 16 from noon to 8:30pm
\n\u2022 Oct. 17 from noon to 4pm
\n\u2022 Oct. 19 from 8:30am to 12:30pm and 4pm to 8pm <\/p>\n

It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories.
\nThe general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-3209. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kagman schools\u2019 PTSA meeting<\/strong>
\nThis is to inform all parents, guardians, and the community that the Kagman cluster of schools will be having a PTSA meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at 5pm at the Kagman Elementary School cafeteria. We are encouraging all parents, and guardians to attend this meeting. Please call the school at 237-3921, 664-4100, or 664-3911 if you have any questions or concerns. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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