2008 Wahoo Jackpot Derby

Sponsored by the Saipan Fishermen’s Association, the one-day event takes place at the Smiling Cove Marina with the pre-registration on January 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Entry fee: $100.00 per boat + 4 anglers, $25.00 per additional participant. For more information, please contact Mr. Frank Tudela at (670) 664-3200/01 or via e-mail at ftudela@mymarianas.com

2008 Winter Festival of Runs

The Festival of Runs will include the Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10-Kilometer Fun Runs. The first event will begin at 4:30 a.m. with the Full Marathon & 10-Kilometer at 5:30 a.m. As part of the festival, the first ever Trail Run will also take place the following week. The start/finish line will be at the parking lot of the American Memorial Park besides the Hyatt Regency Saipan. The Full Marathon will proceed north toward the Marpi area and back to the starting lines, down to the Pacific Islands Club and back for the finish lines. The turnaround for the Half Marathon will be at the San Antonio Beach Park and the 10-Kilometer turn around will be in front of the Joeten Motor Company in San Jose and back to the American Memorial Park. Entry fee: Full marathon ($35.00) & Half/10km ($25.00). For more information, please contact Mr. Edward D. Diaz at the MVA Office at (670) 664-3200 or e-mail at ediaz@mymarianas.com or Mr. Robin Sapong Eugenio @ (670) 234-1234 or via e-mail: reugenio@hyattsaipan.com

Saipan Trail Run

For more information, please contact Mr. Edward Diaz (670) 664-3200 or via e-mail @ ediaz@mymarianas.com

10th Annual Rota Golf Classic

The event is sponsored by the Rota Resort & Country Club. The event will include professional golfers from Japan, Guam and the CNMI. For more information, send inquiries to yama.rrcc@pticom.com or snm4rcc@pticom.com

3rd Annual Heptathlon Swim Meet

Age group with some Master’s events and must request for registration form prior to January 24, 2008. The cost is $10.00 per swimmer. Swim up to seven individual events. 1 For more information, please send inquiries to Mr. Michael Stewart at swimsaipan@hotmail.com

3rd Annual Meek & Mighty Lagoon Swim

Race includes waffle breakfast, plus all day pass water park pass at the Pacific Islands Club and event t-shirt. The cost is $20.00. The event will take place at the Pacific Islands Club. The registration starts at 7 p.m., while races begin at 8:00 a.m. Participants in the meek division will swim 1000m, while the mighty swimmers will cover a distance of 5000m. For more information, please send inquiries to Mr. Michael Stewart at swimsaipan@hotmail.com

7th Annual Valentine’s Walk

This walking event is held in the spirit of Valentine’s Day honoring love & lovers while we focus in enhancing the wellness of our heart and physical well being through non-competitive walking. We hope you’ll find the walk enjoyable. Bring your family, your kid’s and friends into a little celebration of walk for love! A 5 km and a 10 km routes are available. The time and location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival

A cultural celebration of Tinian’s internationally coveted spicy pepper, locally known as “Doni Sali” with various preparations and tasting competitions, paired with indigenous crafts made by local artists and entertainers. The venue will take place at the Tachogna Beach. For more information, please contact the MVA Tinian office at (670) 433-9365 or e-mail at vborja@mymarianas.com

16th Annual Marianas Cup Beach Volleyball Festival

The annual event will kick off with a free beach volleyball clinic today, while Professional players from the US and Japan will be sharing tips and techniques with local players. Over $13,000 in cash and prizes can be won in the two-day tournament. Top players from around the world compete for big prize money. Event time: 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Pacific Islands Club. Entry fee: $60.00 (2-person/per team). Awards: $10,000 in cash & prizes. Deadline for all entries: TBA (6:00 p.m.). Payment deadline is: TBA (9:00 a.m.). For more information on the event please contact Mr. Jon Cramer at (670) 235-6231 ext. 5148 or e-mail: jon@picsaipan.com.

SSC International Swim Meet

By invitation only. For more information, contact Mr. Michael Stewart at (670) 322-9474 or swimsaipan@hotmail.com

SSC 30th Annual Ocean Swim at the Tanks

800m, 1000m, 1,300m and 2,500m swims. Fee is $30.00, includes race, event t-shirt, certificates, awards brunch @ World Resort following the race. For more information, contact Mr. Michael Stewart at (670) 322-9474 or swimsaipan@hotmail.com

7th Annual XTERRA (Saipan Championship)

An international sporting event that will take place in some of the most rugged terrains and jungles of Saipan. The X-TERRA is an extreme triathlon challenge, which includes a 1.5K swim, a 12K trail run, and a 30K mountain bike race. A nationwide network of seventeen events offers the chance to race your way to the XTERRA World Championship held on Maui, the battleground for an exclusive field, with the best XTERRA age groupers from each region, and the strongest pro field since the inception of the sport. All entries must be received by: TBA. For more information on this international outdoor competition contact MVA at (670) 664-3200/01 or email at mva@mymarianas.com or check out their website at www.xterraplanet.com

San Isidro Fiesta

As the excitement of the holiday season ends, the Rota Community is in preparation for its annual tradition, the celebration of the upcoming San Isidro Fiesta. San Isidro, known as the saint of farmers and the Patron Saint for the village of Sinapalo, once used as a farming area, now the village is home to most of the Rota population. Coronation ceremony will take place in the evening followed by a religious procession. On Saturday, March 10, 2007, the Fiesta Celebration will be marked by a community potluck. Other events highlighted are: golf tournament, cliff fishing derby, cockfight derby and motocross. For more information, please contact the MVA Office at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail: mva@mymarianas.com

26thAnnual Micronesian Open

Organized by the Windsurfing Saipan, Inc. Divisions: Men’s Open, Men’s Masters, and Women’s Open. The cost to participate is $100.00, which includes a commemorative t-shirt, racing tank top and invitation to the awards banquet. Interested participants may pick up the registration form at the MVA Office in San Jose. For more information, contact Shigeru Tomita at 234-1234 ext. 5634 or e-mail at wind@saipan.com

19th Annual Tagaman Triathlon

A 2K swim begins in the crystal clear waters at the Pacific Islands Club, a 60k bike along the islands beautiful bike courses and a 15k run along the western lagoon, through the American Memorial Park pathway. Cash prizes for top six male and female finishers and trophies to age group winners. The event will start at 5:30 a.m. (P.I.C. Beach Front). Final registration deadline: March 14, 2008 at the P.I.C. Game Room (below lobby area) from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. For more information please contact Marie at Taga, Inc. at (670) 234-6959 or fax at (670) 234-2138 or website at www.tagaman.com

2008 TAGA Kid’s Triathlon

The annual kid’s triathlon will be held on a flat area with one small hill climb located in San Antonio and Koblerville villages adjacent to the Pacific Islands Club. Age group: Age: 6-7 yrs. (100m swim, 5km bike and a 1km run), 8-9 yrs. (100m swim, 5km bike & 1km run), 10-11 yrs. (200m swim, 10km bike, 2km run), 12-13 yrs. (200m, 10k bike, 2k run). Registration deadline: TBA. For more information on the event please contact the MVA office at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail: mva@mymarianas.com

5th Annual Diversity of Cultures Festival

Featuring the diverse cultures of women’s organizations in the CNMI. Celebrating March on its 18th Annual Women’s History Month with this year’s theme, “Women builders of Communities & Dreams”. This event is made possible by the Governor’s Office of Women’s Affairs, Ayuda Network, Inc. and the Blue Bay Pro Company. For more information on the event, please contact the Women’s Affairs Office. For more information, please contact the Governor's Office, Public Information Office at (670) 664-2200

8th Annual PIC Tennis Championships

Type of event: Singles/Doubles Tennis Tournament. Cash/prizes for all divisions. Entry fee is $15.00/person, $20.00/team. Deadline for entries will be announced at a later date. For more information please contact Jon Cramer at (670) 235-6231 ext.5148 or e-mail: seaexec@picsaipan.com

HANMI 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The tournament will be held at the Coral Ocean Point Golf course. Shotgun starts at 12:00 noon. Flight categories: Senior, Championship, A, B, C, and ladies. Tournament fee: $125.00 (Inclusive of Green Fee, Prizes, Awards, Banquet). Entry forms are available at: Coral Ocean Point Resort. Proceeds will benefit the NMI Crime Stoppers, Marianas Tourism Education Council and Skate Park (SK8). For more information, contact the MVA Office at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail at mva@mymarianas.com

Build a Castle, Save a Reef 2007 (5th Annual)

16 high school and junior high school teams will be competing for cash and prizes to help save our precious coral reefs. Proceeds collected from this competition will benefit the CNMI Reef Check Program. Australia's Master Sand Sculptor Steve Machell will be here to teach our participants sand sculpting techniques and will also build a sand sculpture for demonstration purposes. The theme for this year's competition is “From the Land to the Sea.” The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Saipan beach from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact person (s): Teresa Kim (President, Light in the Eve) kimteresa@gmail.com or (670) 483-8546, Laila Boyer (Vice-President, Light in the Eve) islandpoet@gmail.com or (670) 234-9272.

Spring Four-Person Beach Volleyball League

9th year of league play on Tuesdays and Thursday’s for 6 to 8 weeks. The event will start from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the PIC Volleyball court. To volunteer your time to the local program, Entry fee is $20.00/per person, and the entry deadline is TBA. For more information, please contact Jon Cramer (670) 234-6231 ext. 5147 or via email at seaexec@picsaipan.com

27th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival

The Flame Tree Arts Festival is the largest annual arts and culture festival in Micronesia. The three-day festival will highlight Marianas and Micronesian cultural exhibits, various local artists, artists from around the Pacific and cultural and artistic displays from several different arts, history, cultural from the CNMI and Guam. Deadline for booth applications: TBA. For more inquiries please contact the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture office at (670) 322-9982/83 or send inquiries to marianasarts@pticom.com

2008 Tourism Month

The Marianas Visitors Authority will be celebrating 2008 Tourism Month throughout the month of May with numerous activities planned. The theme for this year's Tourism Month is “Celebrating tourism yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Its theme's focus is to increase the awareness and the importance of the Industry, and to help shape its future for the people of the CNMI. The month long event will highlight a number of events, including the Proclamation Signing for Tourism Month, Taste of the Marianas Food/Beer Garden Festival (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31), Ayuda Fun Run (Saipan) May 3 & (Tinian) May 24, Wear Red Day (every Friday for the month of May). This will include school programs as well. For more information, contact the Edward Diaz at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail at ediaz@mymarianas.com

2008 Ayuda Fun Run (Saipan/Tinian)

The Ayuda Fun Run event is part of the 2008 CNMI Tourism Month scheduled events and activities created to promote tourism within the Marianas (Saipan, Tinian). This event will be held on Saipan and Tinian respectively, with proceeds from the event to be donated to one non-profit organization from each island. The location of the events: Saipan - (Kilili Beach Park to Triple J Motors & back), Tinian - (Taga Beach, Up Broadway & back). Check-in time: 5:15 a.m. to 5:45 a.m. Registration fee: $15.00. For more information, please contact the MVA Office at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail at mva@mymarianas.com

San Jose Fiesta Celebration

An annual 4-day celebration of the island’s patron saint starting Thursday and ending Sunday with all night live entertainment, food & game concessions, carnival rides, cockfighting, big fish trolling competition, canoe race, and lots of fun, fun, fun. The event’s highlight is Saturday, with an all-out & free-for-all dinner banquet, following the queen’s coronation. For more information, please contact the Tinian Mayor’s Office at Tel# (670) 433-9268/69 or (670) 433-1800/02.

Taste of the Marianas International Food/Beer Festival (Every Saturday)

The event will be held at the American Memorial Park grounds every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will feature local and international cuisine sold by participating hotel & local restaurant outlets. Visitors to the festival can also experience local and international performers jam the night away. Everyone is invited to stop by. For more information, please contact the MVA Office at (670) 664-3200/01or email: mva@mymarianas.com

7th Annual Saipan World Walking Day

The World Walking Day was initiated by IVV, (International Federation of Popular Sports) and is celebrated in the month of May by the IVV member countries and direct members clubs around the world. The exact time & location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

7th Annual PIC Soccer Tournament

Event type: 3 on 3 tournament & random draw teams. Entry fee is $10.00/person. Awards: cash & prizes. For more information, please contact Jon Cramer at (670) 235-6231 ext 5147 or e-mail: seaexec@picsaipan.com

The Great Tinian Cliff Fishing Derby

Anglers vie for placements and prizes in three categories: Biggest Fish, Most Variety, Total Weight caught at official derby fishing points. Registration fee: $35.00. Deadline for entries: TBA. For more information, please contact Mr. Alex Sandbergen at the Tinian Municipal Council at (670) 433-3470 or (670) 433-2002 or MVA Tinian at (670) 433-9365, fax at (670) 433-0653, e-mail at municipalcouncil@tinianonline.com or website: www.tinianonline.com

3rd Annual Maritime Day Golf Tournament

The two-person best ball format will be held at the Laolao Bay Golf Resort (west course). Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Tee-off time: 9:00 a.m. Every par three closest to the pin: $100.00. Entry fee: $60.00 (per player). Entry forms are available via e-mail: saiship@pticom.com For more information contact Alex Sablan at (670) 888-3279

26th CNMI May Masters Invitational Bowling Tournament

This yearly Tournament is being jointly conducted by the Saipan Bowling Center and the Saipan Bowling Association. For more information, please contact Mr. Ross Zapanta at (670) 288-5627 or e-mail at zapanta@pticom.com

6th Annual Escape from Managaha Island Swim

The event is brought to you by the Saipan Swim Club. The swimming event is a 2.6 kilometer swim, which will start at Managaha Island and ends at American Memorial Park. The entry fee is $30.00, which include boat ride to Managaha Island, beautiful swim, event t-shirt and post race BBQ. For more information, contact Michael Stewart at (670) 287-9474 or e-mail at swimsaipan@hotmail.com

Annual San Isidro Fiesta

For more information on the celebration, please contact the MVA Tinian office at (670) 433-9365 or e-mail: mvatinian@vzpacifica.net

62nd Annual Liberation Day Festival

The CNMI’s largest community event, the Liberation Day Festival is organized by a team of volunteers under a non-profit organization. This year’s celebration marks the 61st anniversary of the day that the Armed Forces liberated the Northern Mariana Islands. The festival will showcase nightly live-entertainment, queen contests, games, amusement rides and food booths as part of the celebrations activities. This year’s theme is “Challenge of Liberation for Peace & Freedom”. The annual Liberation Day festival is scheduled to take place from June 1 to July 8 and will be held at the Garapan Fishing Base Complex. The parade would take place in the afternoon starting at 3:00 p.m. until parade ends on July 4, 2007. The Parade will start off at National Office Supply to the Reviewing Stand (in front of Kristo Rai Church). For more information, please contact the Saipan Mayor’s Office at (670) 234-6208.

9th Tinian Turquoise Blue Triathlon & 8th Tinian Turquoise Blue Reef Swim

Reef swim (A-type): 1.5km (B-type): 3.0km. Triathlon: Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km. Triathlon entry Fee is $60, late $90 / Reef swim entry fee: (A-type & B-type) $45, late $60. Registration is from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Island Gear (Tinian Dynasty Hotel). There will be a pre-race briefing at the Tinian Dynasty Hotel (poolside area) on June 8, 2007 from 6:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Deadline for all entries is: TBA. For more information, contact Frank Tudela at (670) 664-3200/01 or e-mail: ftudela@mymarianas.com

10thAnnual Seaside Grill Beach Volleyball Weekend

Event description: 2 person men’s & women’s beach volleyball, four person co-ed beach volleyball. Entry fee: $20.00 (2-person team)-$50.00 (4-person team). Awards will be given to top finishers. For more information, please contact Jon Cramer at Tel. (670) 235-6231 ext. 5147 or Fax. (670) 234-2030 or e-mail: seaexec@picsaipan.com

Silver Streak Memorial Fun Run/Walk

An event held annually that starts from the DFS Galleria to the Beach Road Tank and back. The event will start at 5:30 a.m. until it ends. Registration fee is $5.00. For more information, please contact Mr. Wolf Mojica at (670) 234-6615 or e-mail: wolfmojica@dfs.com

Annual Pan Pacific IVV Saipan Festival/Aqua Walk

The event is held behind the Aquarius Beach Tower, in the lagoon and the coastline of the beach. Experience the health giving therapeutic effect of the ocean waters as you walk in the lagoon. The event is held in the morning in line with daily tide predictions. The exact time and location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

10th Annual Point Break Series Challenge

For more information, please contact Mr. Jon Cramer at (670) 235-6231 Ext. 5147 or e-mail: seaexec@picsaipan.com

13th Annual Tournament of Champions

A two-day, joint government/business sector golf tournament to raise funds for beautification projects. Early bird entry is $200.00 on or before TBA, $225.00 after July 28, 2006. Award division (flights): Men’s Championship (A, B, C), Ladies, Senior’s (50-59 yrs.), Super seniors (60 yrs. +). Participants are urged to bring their own clubs for the event. All entry forms must have payment attached and received by TBA. For more information, please contact Nancy Yana (670) 236-2533 or Marida Pensader (670) 236-2530.

7th Annual Foundation & Family Day Walk

The event is held to commemorate the founding of the association and to promote family and public health and better quality of life through walking. A 5 km and a 10 km routes are available. The exact time and location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

9th Annual PIC Horseshoe Tournament

Random draw teams horseshoe tournament. Event time will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the PIC sports/activities field. Entry fee will be $10.00/per person. Cash prize for top 2 teams. For more information about the tournament, contact Jon Cramer at 235-6231, extensions 5147 / 5148, via email at seaexec@picsaipan.com

Fall Four Person Beach Volleyball League

9th year of league play on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for 6 to 8 weeks. The event will start from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the PIC Volleyball court. Entry fee is $20.00/per person, and the entry deadline is TBA. For more information about the tournament, contact Jon, Evan, or Dennis at 235-6231, extensions 5147 / 5148, via email at seaexec@picsaipan.com

2nd Annual Bandlin Over & Back

An adventure swim brought to you by the Saipan Swim Club. The events course will take place at the American Memorial Park to Managaha Island and back (5.5 km). Start time is 6:00 a.m. at the American Memorial Park (playground area). Cost to participate is $10.00, which includes an event t-shirt. For more information contact Mr. Michael Stewart (670) 322-9474 or e-mail at swimsaipan@hotmail.com

13th Annual Club At The Hyatt Golf Tournament

The annual event is held at the Laolao bay Golf Resort with proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation. Check in time: 6:30 a.m. – 7:25 a.m. Shotgun: 7:30 a.m. 4-person scramble, double Peoria handicap system, hole-in-one prizes, fun & exciting games are planned for most holes and multiple prizes to be won. Players may register individually or establish their own team. The event is solely organized by the Hyatt Regency Saipan Hotel. Awards & dinner banquet: poolside, Hyatt Regency Saipan (guests $35.00). Interested tournament sponsors and players, please contact the Hyatt Regency Hotel - Club Elan at (670) 234-1234 ext: 5827.

San Francisco De Borja Parish Fiesta (Rota)

Held annually on the beautiful island of Rota in celebration of its patron saint. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration filled with local entertainment. For more information, please contact the Rota Mayor’s office at (670) 532-9451 or MVA at (670) 664-3200/01.

Rock & Red Cross Club 200

It's that time of the year, the American Red Cross is gearing up for its annual Club 200 event. This year's theme is Rock'n Red Cross.... 50s style. There will be live entertainment and a 50's dance contest along with our dinner raffle. The venue will be at the Hyatt Regency Saipan from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $100.00. For more information about the event, please contact Ms. Teresa Kim at (670) 483-8546.

2nd Annual Hell of the Marianas

The PIC Century Cycle

The island loop racing event is sponsored by the NMITF and the Marianas Visitors Authority. Race divisions: Open, Sub-master, Master, Grandmaster and Fossil. Category: Male, Female. Course: Century (100km), Relay (2x50km), Relay (4x25km). Show time: 5:00 a.m., go time: 6:00 a.m. Registration fee: NMITF member: $20.00, Non-member: $25.00. Awards banquet is $20.00 and PIC HOTM race shirt: $25.00. Application forms must be received no later than Friday, October 17, 2008. Triathlon bikers are allowed for safety reasons. Use of tri-bars will not be allowed, wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes. For more information, please contact Mr. Jon Cramer at the PIC at (670) 234-7976 ext: 5148 or e-mail: seamanagers@picsaipan.com

Saipan All Schools Swimming Championships

Open to all CNMI schools. For more information, contact Mr. Michael Stewart at (670) 322-9474 or swimsaipan@hotmail.com

15th Annual Rota Blue Triathlon

The CNMI hosts a wide array of sporting activities from novice to professionals. Participate in this event or simply become a spectator. Aside from the intense competition on Rota’s beautiful terrain, you can enjoy a relaxing getaway in the CNMI’s friendly island, where hospitality is seen and experienced everywhere. Two types: A type - Olympic (1.5 km swim, 40 bike and 10k run): B type - Half Iron-man (2km swim, 90km bike and 2km run). For more information, please contact the MVA office at (670) 664-3200/01 or tel/fax: (81)-428-31-4911 or e-mail at kfc-onishi@gem.hi-ho.ne.jp

7th Annual Marianas Windsurfing Cup

The two-day event will give competitors a chance to the test their skills against windsurfers from Guam and Japan and Hawaii and from other destination competing for the gold. The cost to participate is $100, which includes a commemorative T-shirt, racing tank top, and awards banquet. Interested participants may pick up the registration form at the MVA Office in San Jose or contact Shigeru Tomita at 234-1234 ext. 5634 or e-mail at wind@saipan.com

15th Annual PIC Softball Tournament

For more information, please contact Jon Cramer at (670) 235-6231 Ext. 5147 or e-mail: seaexec@picsaipan.com

8th Annual Thanksgiving “Don’t Be A Turkey” Walk

Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. at the Chamolinian Cultural Village, Inc. (CCVI) parking lot area. Registration fee is $6.00; 5 km and 10 km routes are available. The walk is held along the Friends of the Saipan Beach Pathway built along the beautiful shores of Saipan lined up with flowering flame trees, coconut palms and ironwood trees that give shade and scenic beauty to the pathway. The exact time and location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

New Year Celebration (Tinian)

Exciting fireworks display, live-entertainment and street dance competition. The event will take place at the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino. This event is sponsored by the Tinian Mayor’s office and other local businesses. For more information, please contact Mr. Ray Dela Cruz at Tel# (670) 433-9268/69, fax# (670) 433-9267 or e-mail: tinproms@yahoo.com

Tank 2 Tank Aqua-thon

Everyone is invited to join the Tank 2 Tank aqua-thon, featuring refreshing ocean swim starting at A.J.’s Restaurant/Bar out to the submerged Tank and a run on the Pathway to the Japanese Tank (Quartermaster Rd.) Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. Entry fee: $20.00 per individual or $30.00 per team (includes a t-shirt and breakfast at A.J’s. Category: 100m swim and 1km run (8 yrs.), 200mswim and 2km run (9-12 yrs.), 500m and 2km run (13-16 yrs.), 1km swim and 5km run (17 & older (Open), 1km swim and 5km run (40 & older-Masters), 500m and 2km swim (Anything Goes Division). Swimmers may use mask, fins, snorkel and lifejacket in Anything Goes Division. Teams must do the longest course to qualify for the team. For more information about the event, contact Jon Cramer at 235-6231, extensions 5147 / 5148, via email at seaexec@picsaipan.com

2008 Christmas in the Marianas

The Yuletide spirit is truly in the air as participants take part in the annual Christmas in the Marianas Walk organized by the Saipan Walking Association, Inc. and the Marianas Visitors Authority. For more information contact Gordon Marciano at (670) 322-8761 or Frank Tudela at (670) 664-3200 or e-mail: ftudela@mymarianas.com

2008 Annual Christmas Walk in the Marianas

Coincides with the start of the Christmas celebration in the Marianas. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Chamolinian Cultural Village, Inc. Registration fee is $6.00; 5 km and a 10 km routes are available. The walk is held along the Friends of the Saipan Beach Pathway built along the beautiful shores of Saipan lined up with flowering flame trees, coconut palms and ironwood trees that give shade and scenic beauty to the pathway. The exact time and location of the event will be announced at a later date. Please contact the association for further details at pdiadm@pticom.com

3rd Annual Eagle Ray 7k Swim

One of Saipan’s beautiful swim will take place from Paupau Beach to Managaha Island with 7000m total over some of Saipan’s most beautiful corals and sea life. Easier swim as currents are with swimmers. Cost to participate is $15.00 (local residents) & $30.00 (off-islanders), which includes picnic at Managua Island, an event t-shirt and a boat ride back to Saipan. For more information, please contact Mr. Michael Stewart at swimsaipan@hotmail.com

Saipan Hash House Harriers Run

For more information, please contact Ms. Bobbie Grizzard at (670) 322-9464 or e-mail at: bgrizzard@saipan.com

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