{"id":314868,"date":"2019-12-31T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=314868"},"modified":"2019-12-31T06:00:30","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:00:30","slug":"community-briefs-december-31-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/community-briefs-december-31-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Briefs- December 31, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukulele classes at JKPL<\/strong>
\nThe Joeten-Kiyu Public Library registration for beginner and intermediate ukulele class is ongoing. It is open to children ages 8 years or older and adults. The total cost for eight class sessions is $50. Ukulele classes are held at the public library in partnership with ukulele instructor Larry Lee and children. Sessions are set to begin on Jan. 7, 2020, every Tuesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.<\/p>\n

The JKPL ukulele class is based on \u201cFirst come; first paid.\u201d Students must provide their own ukuleles and a folder to hold music sheets (plastic sheet protectors and a 3-ring binder are recommended). Parents\/guardians must sign a liability waiver Form on behalf of their participating children and must adhere to public library policies and procedures. For questions regarding ukulele class, call Celina Foreman or Caitlyn Crisostomo at 235-7315\/7322 during regular library hours. Class dates are subject to change, unless otherwise specified. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumisi\u00f3n I Fino\u2019 CHamoru meeting set<\/strong>
\nThe\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\u00a0History and Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam) will hold its first January monthly meeting on Jan. 9, 2020, Thursday from 12:30pm to 3pm at the Guam Museum conference room, in H\u00e5gat\u00f1a. Call Roland Blas, Kumisi\u00f3n secretary for special accommodations and agenda at 480-4047 or email at\u00a0rolandblas1973@gmail.com. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guam PTAC sets federal contracting workshops<\/strong>
\nThe Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center is offering free workshops to the public for\u00a0January 2020. Workshops run from\u00a09am-10am\u00a0at the University of Guam in the\u00a0Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero Business and Public Admin Building,\u00a0Margarita Perez & Jaime Tuquero IT&E Lecture Hall,\u00a0Room 131(unless otherwise specified):<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 2:\u00a0Invoice Processing Platform\u2014Currently, 108 federal government entities, including USDA, DOI, and the Treasury use the Invoice Processing Platform to manage vendor invoicing and payments. The Guam PTAC will provide an overview of IPP.
\n\u2022 Jan. 9:\u00a0Cybersecurity: Federal Contractor Responsibilities\u2014Cybersecurity is a national security issue. We will discuss what Federal contractors can do to make sure they are complying with DOD requirements with respect to keeping data protected.
\n\u2022 Jan. 16:\u00a0SBIR\/STTR Programs\u2014The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs encourage small businesses to engage in Federal Research and Development that has the potential for commercialization. We will explain the programs and show how innovators can get involved.
\n\u2022 Jan. 23: Government of Guam Procurement\u2014The Guam PTAC will explain Government of Guam Procurement, where to find opportunities, and how to submit bids.
\n\u2022 Jan. 30:\u00a0DLA Internet Bid Board System\u2014The DLA Internet Bid Board System provides the capability to search for, view, and submit secure quotes for DLA supply RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs. The Guam PTAC will guide you through the process of setting up an account and navigating the system.<\/p>\n

For Project Management Professionals, Guam PTAC workshops may count toward your annual Professional Development Unit goals!<\/p>\n

Register at http:\/\/guamptac.com\/news-and-events.php, or call\/email Therese at 735-2552\/admin@guamptac.com.\u00a0Walk-ins are welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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