{"id":313763,"date":"2019-12-11T06:06:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T20:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=313763"},"modified":"2019-12-11T06:06:09","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T20:06:09","slug":"community-briefs-december-11-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/community-briefs-december-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Briefs &#8211; December 11, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traffic hearings set<\/p>\n<p>All parties with traffic citation(s) scheduled for hearing (arraignment) during the following dates will be held at the stated sites:<br \/>\n Thursday, Dec. 12: Marianas Business Plaza, second floor, Courtroom 212B<br \/>\n Thursday, Dec. 19: Marianas Business Plaza, second floor, Courtroom 212B<br \/>\n Thursday Dec. 26: Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center<br \/>\nFor additional information, contact the Office of the Clerk of Court at telephone number 236-9703, 783-8417, or 783-8522. (PR)<\/p>\n<p>NMC info session tonight<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who are interested in furthering their education are encouraged to attend Northern Marianas College\u2019s free information session tonight, Dec. 11, 2019. In addition to the admission process, college personnel will talk about financial aid options that are available for the spring 2019 semester.<br \/>\nThe info session will be held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at NMC\u2019s Olympio T. Borja Library at the college\u2019s As Terlaje campus.<br \/>\nAttendees will qualify to have their application fee and their placement test fees waived for NMC\u2019s upcoming spring 2020 semester, a savings of about $75.<br \/>\nThe first day of classes will be on Jan. 21, 2020, but interested applicants are encouraged to apply early to register for courses and for financial aid.<br \/>\nFor more information about registering for classes for the upcoming spring 2020 semester or to apply for admission, contact the NMC Office of Admissions and Records at 237-6768\/6769\/6771 or visit\u00a0www.marianas.edu. (NMC)<\/p>\n<p>CHamoru commission meeting set<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Kumisi\u00f3n i Fino\u2019 CHamoru yan i Fina\u2019n\u00e5\u2019guen i Historia yan i Lina\u2019la\u2019 i\u00a0Taotao T\u00e5no\u2019\u00a0(Commission on CHamoru Language and the Teaching of the History and Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam) will hold its second December monthly meeting on Dec. 19, 2019, Thursday, from 2:30pm to 5pm at the Guam Museum conference room in H\u00e5gat\u00f1a. Call Kumisi\u00f3n secretary Roland Blas for special accommodations and agenda at 480-4047 or email at\u00a0rolandblas1973@gmail.com. (PR)<\/p>\n<p>Homeless prevention coalition meeting<\/p>\n<p>The CNMI Homeless Prevention Coalition will be having its general membership meeting today, Dec. 11, 2019, starting at 10am, at the Division of Youth Services conference room in Chalan Piao (next to the Bank of Guam). For more information, contact Gennie Bliss at (670) 237-1000 or Jacob Mu\u00f1a at (670) 234-6866\/9447. (PR)<\/p>\n<p>US military trainings<\/p>\n<p>ASAN, Guam\u2014The U.S. Navy will conduct helicopter training in Dandan-Malojloj from 11am to 11:55pm today and tomorrow, Dec. 11 and 12.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\nNaval special warfare units will conduct anti-terrorism training in Radio Barrigada from 11am to 5pm today, Dec. 11. Training ammunition will be used during this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the trainings.<br \/>\nHelicopter Sea-Combat Squadron 25 will conduct embassy reinforcement training in Radio Barrigada from 6pm to 11pm today, Dec. 11. During these trainings, blanks will be used. Residents in surrounding areas again should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the trainings.<br \/>\nThe U.S. Coast Guard will conduct live fire training in open ocean from 9:30am to 11am today, Dec. 11. All vessels are advised to keep clear of a five nautical mile radius of these coordinates: 13\u02da29\u201dN\/144\u02da25\u201dE.\u00a0 These types of trainings are designed to enhance the readiness of military personnel. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the training.<br \/>\nIt is recommended the public, fishermen, and marine tour operators monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. (PR)<\/p>\n<p>Free Guam workshops<\/p>\n<p>The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center is offering free\u00a0workshops to the public this\u00a0December that will teach participants how to market and sell your products\/services to the federal government.<br \/>\nWorkshops run from\u00a09am to 10am\u00a0at the University of Guam in the\u00a0Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero Business and Public Admin Building,\u00a0Margarita Perez &amp; Jaime Tuquero IT&amp;E Lecture Hall,\u00a0Room 131(unless otherwise specified):<br \/>\n&#8211; Dec. 12: Responding to Requests for Proposals\u2014The Guam PTAC will walk participants through the common sections and clauses of an RFP as well as provide tips on developing a proposal in response to an RFP.<br \/>\n&#8211; Dec. 19:\u00a0Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment\u2014Do you have a DOD contract and need to get paid? The Guam PTAC will explain DOD invoicing procedures using the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system, formerly known as WAWF.<br \/>\nFor Project Management Professionals, Guam PTAC workshops may count toward your annual Professional Development Unit goals.<br \/>\nRegister at http:\/\/guamptac.com\/news-and-events.php, or call\/email Therese at 735-2552\/admin@guamptac.com.\u00a0<br \/>\nWalk-ins are welcome. 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