All NMC alumni — those who have earned 24 or more credits — are encouraged to attend, as many topics will be discussed, such as the upcoming NMC alumni membership card.
The card program is expected to entail savings at various establishments in the CNMI.
Prizes will also be distributed. Get re-acquainted with former classmates and enjoy a time of leisure. Your presence is greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact Jack Kiyoshi at 234-5498 ext.1022 or e-mail [email protected].
Grant writing workshop
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College, through the Division of Community Programs and Services’ Community Development Institute, is offering a short-term training course to those who aspire to improve their grant writing skills.
The trainers are Dr. Kelly Roberts and Mr. Bob Studdon, and the workshop will be held on March 16-17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the NMC board of regents conference room.
For more information, call Les Ogumoro-Uludong at 234-5498 extension 1010 or e-mail [email protected].
Awards banquet
(ESGR) — To support local businesses that employ members of the National Guard and Reserve, the Guam-CNMI Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve will hold its 1st Annual Employer Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., in the Royal Taga Ballroom of the Saipan World Resort.
More than 100 employers, community leaders and service members are expected to attend this invitation-only banquet. For more information, contact Capt. Josephine Blas at 671-735-0456 or 671-483-0324, or Rose Igitol at 670-287-1129.
Red Cross walkathon
MOST people think of the Walkathon as a kids event but everyone is being encouraged to attend.
“For many years we focused mostly on school children, but this year we need everyone’s support and participation” said John Hirsh, executive director of the NMI chapter of the American Red Cross. “Walking is enjoyable regardless of whether you’re 2 or 82 and for a great cause like the humanitarian work of the Red Cross,” said Hirsh.
The 24th annual Red Cross Walkathon will be held on Saturday, March 27, on Saipan, Rota and Tinian.
For a $15 donation participants receive a t-shirt and mini first aid kit as well as refreshments supplied by the premier sponsors Coke, Subway and Foremost.
For more information, call 234-3459.
Puengin Inetnon
PUENGIN Inetnon will be held Friday in the Kagman Community Center parking lot. The Friday night market begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. This week’s vendors feature Lynns Barbeque, Fong’s, Champs Shave Ice, and the Library Bookmobile.
Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event. Alcohol will be prohibited from the event. All are welcome
The Kagman Komunidat Association is inviting farmers and fishermen to the Friday night market to sell produce and fish.
All fees will be waived for first time sellers. Call Jesse Torres at 256-7678 or e-mail
[email protected] for more information.
YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Photos show the kindergarten-3rd grade, above, and 4th-6th grade, below, Science Fair winners of William S. Reyes Elementary with the organizers of the event, WSR’s 1st grade teachers.
Red flag at 2 Rota sites
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from Rota’s Coral Garden and Kokomo Beach contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
DEQ has given these locations a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
