Vol. 35 No.5
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Around the Islands

Nutrition health fair

THE public is invited to attend the Nutrition Health Fair this Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at the Kagman Community Center.
The fair is a half-day family-oriented event that will include lots of physical and educational activities, games, prizes and giveaways for the entire family.
The purpose of this event is to promote healthier living by providing resources and education of what can be offered and what are available in the community for the CNMI people.
Other activities will include blood sugar testing, blood pressure reading, displays, exhibit, cooking demonstrations and much more.
If anyone would like a game of basketball or volleyball, volunteers will be available to coordinate games at the center’s facilities.
Similar to last year, a prize will be given to the school with the most number of student participation so everyone must register.
Last year’s prizewinner was Hopwood Jr. High School where the fair was held at the Koblerville Youth Center. Everyone is encouraged to come to the Kagman Community Center this Saturday and enjoy their morning at the

Garapan school PTAevent.

(GES) — Garapan Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Association informs parents and guardians that it has rescheduled its monthly meeting from March 29 to this Thursday, March 22, in the school cafeteria at 6 p.m.
This month’s agenda will discuss Little Mr./Miss Mallard 2007.

CUC customer service center open today

(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s Dandan customer service center remains open this Thursday, March 22.
Although this Thursday and Friday are government holidays, CUC recognizes the need to enhance customer service and be available on the private sector paydays, for customers who need to pay utility accounts or those who want utilities reconnected.
The customer service center opens at 7:30 a.m. and remains open through 6 p.m.
Cashiers will be available and representatives to assist customers in calculating bills, reconnections, and other customer service functions.
This Dandan center is always open until 6 p.m. on Fridays, or in this case, Thursday.
Otherwise the center closes at 4:30 p.m.
On Friday, March 23, Covenant Day, CUC is closed. Utility payments may be made at the Bank of Hawaii, the Bank of Saipan the and Bank of Guam.

NMC math placement test

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College will conduct its math placement test on the following dates:
• Tuesday, May 15, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Room: D-1
• Tuesday, May 15, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Room: D-1
• Thursday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Room: D-1
• Thursday, May 17, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Room: D-1
Things to bring:
• A valid photo ID (Driver’s license, passport, or school ID)
• Pen or pencil
• Calculator (optional)
There is a $25 fee that must be paid in advance at NMC’s finance office.
Students will not be admitted to the testing room without proof of payment — a receipt for the placement test fee.
NMC students are not allowed to take the placement test more than once.
The only exception to this condition is for NMC students who have not taken a math class within one year of taking the math placement test.
No reservations needed — first come first served. No admittance to the testing room will be allowed after the starting times listed above.
If you have any questions call the sciences, mathematics, health and athletics department at 234-5498 ext. 1200 or 1210
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