It has been a busy January for First Friday Films, and it is hard believe that Februrary is already here. However, with February comes our screening of the wonderful film Addicted of Plastic, which we will be showing at 6:30pm at American Memorial Park this Friday (February 4th).
The film shows the cycle of many different types of plastics we use everyday, the many threats they pose to our oceans and health, and the challenges with recycling plastic. It is “a wake up-call…a sort of eco-horror movie!” said Dr. M. Cervino of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. It also presents unique and bizarre solutions to reducing, reusing, and recycling this useful yet toxic material.
Members of the Marianas Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) will also be out of Friday to talk about their "No Need Bag" campaign kicking off here in Saipan this month.
Also, the Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore, located inside the visitor’s center, will be open until 8:30 p.m. All proceeds go to community education programs.
For planning purposes, the movie runs about 85 minutes long. As always, First Friday Films is free and open to the public. Limited seating is available; please arrive early to ensure entry.
We hope to see you Friday!
Aric
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Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Rob Stewart of Sharkwater to speak at AMP on Monday!
Rob will be showing some of the footage he has accumulated on sharks on his world-wide travels filming them, as well as discussing shark conservation efforts, how the CNMI community can get more involved, and the work on his upcoming film (part of which he is filming here in the CNMI!)
Please join us for this exciting and rare event at AMP this Monday, and please help us spread the word to others that may be interested.
The event is free and open to the public; seating is limited, so come early to ensure admittance. For planning purposes, the event is expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Eco-Tourism - Good for the CNMI
A public lecture will be held at American Memorial Park amphitheater "Eco-Tourism: Good for the CNMI"
Wednesday, August 11, 6pm
Presented by: Stacey A. Tighe
Senior Regional Coordinator and Program Integrator
for U.S. support to the six countries of the Coral Triangle Initiative (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands)
She holds degrees in marine policy, biology and geology. She will discuss costs and benefits of alternative options, and their compatibility, feasibility in the CNMI. The presentation is supported in part by MINA, the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance.
Senior Regional Coordinator and Program Integrator
for U.S. support to the six countries of the Coral Triangle Initiative (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands)
She holds degrees in marine policy, biology and geology. She will discuss costs and benefits of alternative options, and their compatibility, feasibility in the CNMI. The presentation is supported in part by MINA, the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
FIRST FRIDAY FILMS KICKS OFF IN JULY
SAIPAN – Every first Friday of the month, starting in July, a free environmental film will be shown to the community at American Memorial Park Theater.
“First Friday Films” was inspired by the exceptional turnout and response to the films played during Environmental Awareness Month in April. Hundreds of people came out to see the Lorax, HOME and The End of the Line. The overwhelmingly positive reaction to the films illustrated the power of cinema to educate and inspire a wide variety of people.
Each month a film will represent a month-long theme of activities aimed at inspiring the community to become actively involved and make environmentally friendly choices.
Sponsored by the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA), the first film to be featured on Friday, July 2nd at 7 p.m. is Black Wave, a documentary about the 20-year legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In the early hours of March 24th 1989 the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker ran aground in Alaska and discharged millions of gallons of crude oil into sensitive Artic waters. The incident became the biggest environmental catastrophe in North American history.
“First Friday Films” was inspired by the exceptional turnout and response to the films played during Environmental Awareness Month in April. Hundreds of people came out to see the Lorax, HOME and The End of the Line. The overwhelmingly positive reaction to the films illustrated the power of cinema to educate and inspire a wide variety of people.
Each month a film will represent a month-long theme of activities aimed at inspiring the community to become actively involved and make environmentally friendly choices.
Sponsored by the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA), the first film to be featured on Friday, July 2nd at 7 p.m. is Black Wave, a documentary about the 20-year legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In the early hours of March 24th 1989 the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker ran aground in Alaska and discharged millions of gallons of crude oil into sensitive Artic waters. The incident became the biggest environmental catastrophe in North American history.
Download the movie poster and place in your business' window
or post on your blog.
To watch the movie trailer, click here.
or post on your blog.
To watch the movie trailer, click here.
Given the recent oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the allowance of further drilling by the Obama administration, “Black Wave” is a timely and relevant feature that will educate the community about the risks associated with offshore oil exploration. Following the film, local oil spill responders will discuss the Gulf of Mexico spill and the response plans in place for the CNMI.
“First Fridays” is coordinated through a partnership between the Division of Environmental Quality and American Memorial Park, with the generous support of organizations such as MINA.
“First Fridays” is coordinated through a partnership between the Division of Environmental Quality and American Memorial Park, with the generous support of organizations such as MINA.
Click here to download the flyer to post at your business or on your webite or blog!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thank You SSHS Cadets!
I read the article below and I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to the leaders of the JROTC Program at SSHS and their cadets for their continued good work in helping to make the CNMI a great place to live and visit. Your partnership with Beautify CNMI! has been ongoing since 2006, the year Beautify CNMI! began. Keep up the great job and thanks again!
Cinta M. Kaipat
Founder, Beautify CNMI!
SSHS cadets clean up American Memorial Park
Thursday, 28 May 2009 00:00 By Junhan B. Todeno - Variety News Staff
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SEVENTEEN students from Saipan Southern High School cleaned up American Memorial Park yesterday as part of their JROTC program.
U.S. Park Ranger Nancy Kelchner talks with the JROTC cadets of Saipan Southern High School about the history of American Memorial Park. Photo by Junhan B. Todeno
U.S. Park Ranger Nancy Kelchner talks with the JROTC cadets of Saipan Southern High School about the history of American Memorial Park. Photo by Junhan B. Todeno
The Alpha Battalion under the leadership of Roxiean Sanchez decided to take a different approach in performing community service on Saipan.
Sanchez said they want to help “beautify CNMI,” especially its tourist sites.
Alpha Battalion information officers Christine Falcon and Patholo Joab said the tourist spots on Saipan are very important.
“We should maintain and clean them so that many tourists and will come and visit the island,” they said.
Every semester, the JROTC cadets get to choose their service learning project, Sanchez said.
The cadets cleaned up the park from 9:30 until 11 a.m.
Sanchez said their school has been implementing the service learning project at different government facilities and private places like the zoo, the Aging Center and Managaha.
“Our mission is to help beautify Saipan,” she told Variety.
On Friday the Bravo and Delta Battalions will hold their community service in the Division of Custom area.
On June 2, the Charlie Battalion will have its service learning project at the Department of Public Safety.
Sanchez said the JROTC at Saipan Southern High School will hold a change of command ceremony today.
The commander, Cadet Lt. Col Kathlene Pagara, will be succeeded by Cadet Capt. Ruby Reyes.
Cinta M. Kaipat
Founder, Beautify CNMI!
SSHS cadets clean up American Memorial Park
Thursday, 28 May 2009 00:00 By Junhan B. Todeno - Variety News Staff
E-mail Print PDF
SEVENTEEN students from Saipan Southern High School cleaned up American Memorial Park yesterday as part of their JROTC program.
U.S. Park Ranger Nancy Kelchner talks with the JROTC cadets of Saipan Southern High School about the history of American Memorial Park. Photo by Junhan B. Todeno
U.S. Park Ranger Nancy Kelchner talks with the JROTC cadets of Saipan Southern High School about the history of American Memorial Park. Photo by Junhan B. Todeno
The Alpha Battalion under the leadership of Roxiean Sanchez decided to take a different approach in performing community service on Saipan.
Sanchez said they want to help “beautify CNMI,” especially its tourist sites.
Alpha Battalion information officers Christine Falcon and Patholo Joab said the tourist spots on Saipan are very important.
“We should maintain and clean them so that many tourists and will come and visit the island,” they said.
Every semester, the JROTC cadets get to choose their service learning project, Sanchez said.
The cadets cleaned up the park from 9:30 until 11 a.m.
Sanchez said their school has been implementing the service learning project at different government facilities and private places like the zoo, the Aging Center and Managaha.
“Our mission is to help beautify Saipan,” she told Variety.
On Friday the Bravo and Delta Battalions will hold their community service in the Division of Custom area.
On June 2, the Charlie Battalion will have its service learning project at the Department of Public Safety.
Sanchez said the JROTC at Saipan Southern High School will hold a change of command ceremony today.
The commander, Cadet Lt. Col Kathlene Pagara, will be succeeded by Cadet Capt. Ruby Reyes.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Adopt a Flame Tree Update
In 2007 Beautify CNMI planted about 200 Flame Trees (I think) as part of our Adopt-a-Flame Tree Program. 6 of those trees were planted in American Memorial Park last June during our Micronesia Challenge Summer Camp and they were adopted by Barney Ono, a Japanese citizen living in Japan who has kept track of Beautify CNMI via the Internet.
I had the chance to visit those six Flame Trees earlier this morning and I am happy to report that they are all doing very well. This picture was taken next to the largest of the six.
Barney, the next time you visit Saipan, make sure you look for your six healthy Flame Trees growing in our local National Park.
I had the chance to visit those six Flame Trees earlier this morning and I am happy to report that they are all doing very well. This picture was taken next to the largest of the six.
Barney, the next time you visit Saipan, make sure you look for your six healthy Flame Trees growing in our local National Park.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Plenty to do this weekend
Tonight, November 9, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM , American Memorial Park will be hosting a Community Interaction in the Auditorium. Guest speakers will introduce the venomous Brown Tree Snake, the nasty and invasive Spanish Pepper Vine and Ranger Nancy will be showing folks how easy it is to recycle. Click HERE for more info.
Tomorrow, November 10, 2007, from 8:00 AM til lunch time, CRM, DLNR, MINA, NRCS, and other volunteers will carryout the first phase of the Obyan Beach Revegetation project. Equipment, supplies, and saplings... were made possible through funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA awarded to MINA and CRM. DLNR forestry tirelessly did the prep work by growing the saplings, and Beautify CNMI! will be donating refreshments; truly a coalition effort. MINA will also be raffling a pass for two people to attend their WaterPark and Lunch fundraiser at PIC on November 12. See you tomorrow! Click HERE for more info.
Also tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM, join Park Rangers and Volunteers at American Memorial Park in planting beautiful new Flame Trees and Golden Showers as part of the Arbor Day celebration. After planting the trees, AMP will lead the volunteers to the protected wetland to dig up those awful Spanish Pepper Vines. Then everyone will have lunch!!! Our cooperating association, the Arizona Memorial Museum Association is providing a light lunch for us after all that hard work. Click HERE for more info.
Then, as if that wasn't enough, DEQ has their monthly Cleanup Brigade, meeting at Sugar Dock at 8 AM tomorrow. This month, outstanding brigade volunteers who participated in at least ten (10) monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated in at least three (3) cleanups will receive a green brigade t-shirt. For more information call 664-8500.
Tomorrow, November 10, 2007, from 8:00 AM til lunch time, CRM, DLNR, MINA, NRCS, and other volunteers will carryout the first phase of the Obyan Beach Revegetation project. Equipment, supplies, and saplings... were made possible through funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA awarded to MINA and CRM. DLNR forestry tirelessly did the prep work by growing the saplings, and Beautify CNMI! will be donating refreshments; truly a coalition effort. MINA will also be raffling a pass for two people to attend their WaterPark and Lunch fundraiser at PIC on November 12. See you tomorrow! Click HERE for more info.
Also tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM, join Park Rangers and Volunteers at American Memorial Park in planting beautiful new Flame Trees and Golden Showers as part of the Arbor Day celebration. After planting the trees, AMP will lead the volunteers to the protected wetland to dig up those awful Spanish Pepper Vines. Then everyone will have lunch!!! Our cooperating association, the Arizona Memorial Museum Association is providing a light lunch for us after all that hard work. Click HERE for more info.
Then, as if that wasn't enough, DEQ has their monthly Cleanup Brigade, meeting at Sugar Dock at 8 AM tomorrow. This month, outstanding brigade volunteers who participated in at least ten (10) monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated in at least three (3) cleanups will receive a green brigade t-shirt. For more information call 664-8500.
American Memorial Park Announces Arbor Day
Join in on the fun of planting beautiful new trees and digging up the roots of the nasty and invasive Spanish Pepper Vine!
Friday, November 9, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM American Memorial Park will be hosting a Community Interaction in the Auditorium.
Guest speakers will introduce the venomous BROWN TREE SNAKE, the nasty and invasive SPANISH PEPPER VINE and Ranger Nancy will be showing folks how easy it is to recycle. Our guests will be interacting with our community neighbors on all levels. Light refreshments will follow.
The Brown Tree Snake is a very big problem on Saipan. We will learn to recognize this super pest and just what makes it our pest. We’ll learn what we can and can not do if we find one.
Rangers from War in the Pacific are flying to Saipan to introduce us to the danger we are in due to the Spanish Pepper Vine. This invasive species was brought to Saipan during World War II as a simple ground cover along the runways at Isley Field. Today, this nasty and pervasive vine is killing every plant on our beautiful island.
Ranger Nancy will get together with folks and figure out all the great stuff that can be recycled. We’ll discover different ways to use or recycle most of what we have in our trash cans. We will even go visit our great Recycling Center in Lower Base, by way of a slide show!!
Saturday morning at 7:00 AM, join Park Rangers and Volunteers in planting beautiful new Flame Trees and Golden Showers. We’ll go to the protected wetland and dig up those awful Spanish Pepper Vines. Then we’ll have lunch!!! Our cooperating association, the Arizona Memorial Museum Association is providing a light lunch for us after all that hard work.
So come on along and have more fun that a barrel of monkeys!!
Friday, November 9, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM American Memorial Park will be hosting a Community Interaction in the Auditorium.
Guest speakers will introduce the venomous BROWN TREE SNAKE, the nasty and invasive SPANISH PEPPER VINE and Ranger Nancy will be showing folks how easy it is to recycle. Our guests will be interacting with our community neighbors on all levels. Light refreshments will follow.
The Brown Tree Snake is a very big problem on Saipan. We will learn to recognize this super pest and just what makes it our pest. We’ll learn what we can and can not do if we find one.
Rangers from War in the Pacific are flying to Saipan to introduce us to the danger we are in due to the Spanish Pepper Vine. This invasive species was brought to Saipan during World War II as a simple ground cover along the runways at Isley Field. Today, this nasty and pervasive vine is killing every plant on our beautiful island.
Ranger Nancy will get together with folks and figure out all the great stuff that can be recycled. We’ll discover different ways to use or recycle most of what we have in our trash cans. We will even go visit our great Recycling Center in Lower Base, by way of a slide show!!
Saturday morning at 7:00 AM, join Park Rangers and Volunteers in planting beautiful new Flame Trees and Golden Showers. We’ll go to the protected wetland and dig up those awful Spanish Pepper Vines. Then we’ll have lunch!!! Our cooperating association, the Arizona Memorial Museum Association is providing a light lunch for us after all that hard work.
So come on along and have more fun that a barrel of monkeys!!
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