THE Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Saipan, in collaboration with the NMI Museum, will present a “Spooktacular Halloween” community event, “No Tricks, Just Treats,” at the NMI Museum in Garapan on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rotary Club’s community service director Joann T. Aquino said their goal is to hold an activity that will “build goodwill and better friendships, be beneficial to all concerned and most definitely be fun for all.”
“We’ve coordinated with several non-governmental organizations, businesses, agencies and programs to pass out candy and other treats from the newly constructed huts on the NMI Museum grounds,” she added.
The master of ceremonies will be local comic Patrick Arriola.
In addition, there will be a “Night at the Museum Movie,” pumpkin-pie eating contest, a Spooktacular costume contest, Saipan Music & Dance Studio dance performances, musical entertainment provided by Marvin Deleon Guerrero and the MG Muzik Productions, magic performances by Neil Fama and Joel Salvosa, and a special performance of rapper Andrew Austin.
Moreover, there will be an inflatable bouncy house and slide for the children.
There will be over a dozen Spooktacular outdoor inflatables ranging in height from 5 feet to 12 feet and some as long as 10 feet that will be displayed for children and families to enjoy and take photos.
Event participants include these organizations, businesses, agencies and programs: Tan Siu Lin Foundation, Miss Earth Organization, Stellar Marianas, Youth Empowerment, Triple J Saipan, Paradise Dental, Dice Pacific Professional Solutions LLC, SAAR-Substance Abuse Addiction Rehabilitation Program, NMC Office of Student Leadership, NMC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Women’s Affairs Office, Coalition for Domestic Violence, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Bookmobile, T-Project Organization, and Mr. & Mrs. Mario Aguon and family.
On behalf of Rotary Club of Saipan president Ivan Ilmov, board members and other Rotarians, Aquino said they are also truly humbled and grateful for the continued support from the following sponsors: Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, Vice Speaker Blas Jonathan “BJ” Attao, House Floor Leader Ralph Yumul, Reps. Denita Yangetmai, Leila Staffler, Sheila Babauta, John Paul Sablan, Joseph Leepan Guerrero, Joseph Flores, Joel Camacho, Roy Ada, the Office of the Governor, Micronesian Brokers, Dickerson & Quinn, McDonald’s Saipan, Westco, Triple J Motors, Alpex Saipan, Marpac, Micronesian Air Cargo Services/Skydive Saipan, Dr. Lily Muldoon, NMC IT Department, Mr. & Mrs. Sean Ficke, Saipan Music Dance Studio, Marvin Deleon Guerrero, Neil Fama, Joel Salvosa, Andrew Austin, Patrick Arriola, Monster Pizza/Sasamo Tour, RJ’s Pizza, the Department of Public Safety, MANGO, Daniel Aquino and the staff of NMI Museum.
Joann Aquino also encourages families and children to visit Sugar King Park across from the NMI Museum to get candy and other treats from the Marianas Visitors Authority and the Saipan Mayor’s Office. There will be various food vendors as well as a mini haunted tent provided by MVA at the park.
“We look forward to providing a safe and fun environment for everyone,” Mrs. Aquino said. “And as always, we encourage everyone to please continue to wear their mask, wash their hands and watch their distance.”
Joann T. Aquino
