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Youth Activities & Events on Guam

Empowering Women symposium “Empowering Women: Non-traditional Careers in Construction,” – Saturday, March 13 – 9:00am to noon at the GCC Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao.  “It’s an opportunity for women to look at specific careers in the construction industry that they might previously have never looked at,” said Victor Rodgers, Asst. Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at GCC. “We know these jobs are coming up, and we want the local people – the women in particular - to have the opportunity to compete for them.” To reserve seating at the symposium, which is free of charge, please call GCC’s Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at 735-5574.

Guam Ko’do Kids Fun Run – Saturday, March 27 – 8:00am Show, 9:00am Go @ War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Asan. Course: 2K & 3K Fun, Prizes and BBQ Lunch.  For more information call GVB at 646-5278

“Kites for Wishes – A Family Day in the Park” - Saturday March 27 – A day full of fun-filled events for the Family.  Teams from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and Australia will be treating us to fantastic demonstrations and exhibitions beginning on Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Asan Memorial Beach Park. 

Father Duenas “Battle of the Bands” Songfest – Saturday, March 27 – The Father Duenas Memorial School Class of 2012 will host the 30^th Anniversary Songfest @ the FDMS Phoenix Center in Mangilao.  For more information E-mail fdms2012@gmail.com

“Micronesia’s Diverse Food Traditions” Food is Life Exhibition Schedule of Events – thru April 10 – A Guam Tour of Key Ingredients America by Food Smithsonian Institute Exhibit @ Palm Village (Next to the Social Security Office) on Harmon Loop Road, Dededo.  All Events are FREE & Open to the PUBLIC.  All events will be held at the Palm Village, Harmon Loop Road, Dededo, except the tours to the taro patch and Church of the Nazarene.  For more info: Guam Humanities Council at 472-4460

Pohnpeian Community Food Exhibition – Sunday to Saturday, March 7-13 

• Thursday, March 11 – Pohnpei Pictures & Poetry –Slide Presentation 6:00pm by Kimberlee Kihleng, PhD, w/Poetry Reading by Emelihter Kihleng

• Saturday, March 13 – Food Demonstrations & Cultural Performances – presented 4:00pm by the Pohnpeian community members.  Sakau Ceremony –presented 6:00pm by Pohnpeian community members.

Marshallese Community Food Exhibition – Sunday to Saturday, March 14-20

• Thursday & Friday, March 18 & 19 – Weaving Demonstrations –presented 3:00pm each day by the Marshallese United Guam Association (MUGA)

• Saturday, March 20 – Cultural Songs & Dances Related to Food Ceremonies – Presented 4:00pm-6:00pm by the MUGA

Palauaan Community Food Exhibition – Sunday to Saturday, March 21-27

• Sunday, March 21 – Cooking demonstration on Bilum (ground tapioca) – Presented 4:00pm by the Peleliu Club of Guam

• Friday & Saturday March 26 & 27 – Tour to Taro Patch – 4:00pm on Friday and 9:00am on Saturday to Hagatna Springs.

Yapese Community Food Exhibition – Sunday to Saturday, March 28 – April 8

• Sunday, March 28 – Cooking Demonstrations on Foods from Yap  - Presented 3:00pm by Yapese students.

• Thursday, April 1 – Food Traditions on Fais Island – Presented 6:30pm by Don Rubinstein, PhD

• Friday, April 2 – Storytelling – Presented 6:30pm by Yapese students.

• Saturday, April 3 – Weaving demonstrations & Cultural Dances – Presented 11:00am to 1:00pm by Yapese students.

Kosraean Community Food Exhibition – Sunday – Saturday, April 4 – 10

• Sunday, April 4 – A Look at Faith and Food – Church of the Nazarene, Macheche, Dededo

• Friday, April 9 – Presentation of Kosrae Sugar Cane and Weaving Demonstrations – Presented 6:00pm by the Kosrae Association of Guam

• Saturday, April 10 – Cooking and Ceremonial Demonstration of Fafa – Closing Event presented 6:00pm by the Kosrae Association of Guam.  Fafa (ground taro), including associated dance, and coconut oil making.

El Nino Wind Orchestra – Join the Guam Territorial Band’s youth ensemble recently returned from Sydney where they placed Silver at the 20^th Australian International Music Festival this past July.  The Youth Ensemble meets every Saturday morning at 10:00am at GW High School.  Membership is open to all middle and high school students and college students up to age 21.  For More Information, please visit http://www.gtb-guam.org or call 969-6290.

The Pride of the Pacific Marching Band – Is the GTB’s youth marching unit.  Rehearsals are every Saturday at 5:30am to 8:00am also at GW High School.  Membership is open to musicians of all ages and skill levels.  The Marching Band has been invited to the Chino Marching Invitational scheduled for November 2011.  This parade is a qualifier for the prestigious “Tournament of Roses” Parade.  We want you to join our team as we quest for the “Rose Parade.”  For More Information, please visit http://www.gtb-guam.org or call 969-6290.

The Guam Territorial Band - Meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at GW High School.  Membership is by audition and is open to all ages.  The Band is currently planning a European Tour slated for the summer of 2011.  For More Information, please visit http://www.gtb-guam.org or call 969-6290.

Pa’a Americops Community Linala y Kutturan Chamorro Program - Tuesday & Thursdays - Pa’a Americops Community is coordinating a Chamorro cultural community program with instructions in dance, chant and weaving in the village of AGANA HEIGHTS from 4:30-5:30PM.  For more information pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office or contact Nicole Calvo at 475-4721/2 from 10am–3pm.

Guam Boy & Girl Scouts

Scouting is Knowledge!

There's more to the Guam Boy & Girl Scouts than meets the eye.  Scouting is something we do with our children; helping us teach them about family, heritage in their community, and pride in themselves.  With that knowledge, anything is possible.  Scouting - it's worth the effort!

Boy Scout Contact Information:

Tel.  649-0639

Email  guamboyscouts@gmail.com

Office Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday

9am - 1pm

Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning

Girl Scout Contact Information

 Email: info@guamgirlscouts.org or call 646-5652.

Island Girl Power

Island Girl Power has established a clubhouse that includes a kitchen, general activity area, computer room, and reading room, plus a large outdoor space with sports equipment. Every Saturday, we offer three to four classes for girls ages 7 through 14, with older girls (up to 17) acting as mentors. The classes usually include a cooking class ($5 fee required for ingredients), an arts and crafts class, a teen health class, a radio DJ class, and sometimes peer counseling. We also offer a self-defense class held twice a week after school. Soon, we hope to offer a book group as well.

** Jump Rope classes from 5 to 6:30pm each Tuesday.  learn single, long rope, partner skills and double Dutch.  $15 registration, $5 per month.  Age 7 to adult are welcome.**

**Capoeira Mandinga: 6 to 8 pm each Monday at the Dededo Center; each Wednesday at the Tamuning Center; 4:30 - 6pm each Wednesday at Benavente Middle School; 3:30pm - 5pm each Saturday at the IGP Youth Center.  Children are $25 per month and adults are $50 per month.  Age 7 to adults  are welcome**

Contact Info:

148 Catalina Court

Dededo Guam 96929

Youth Center - 671-637-3011

Director - 671-688-4752

Fax - 671-473-3004

islandgirlpower@yahoo.com

Ladies Archery Club - Sessions for age 7 to adult 10:00am to noon every third Saturday of the month at Island Girl Power Youth Center, Y-Sengsong Road, Dededo.  Info 637-3011 or 688-4752.

Family Establishments

Isla Horse Ranch & Gardens - Open daily 9:00am-6:00pm, admission is just $5 for children & $8 for adults which includes unlimited time in the gardens and animal viewing exhibits.  Horse rides cost $10 for children & $15 for adults.  Isla is also available for parties & fieldtrips, for more info call 649-5162 or 898-2526.

Youth Sports Clubs Directory

 Guam Youth Basketball Clubs

Jazzy Stars Basketball Club - Seeking girls ages 12-15 to play in the 2008 WYBT in Kona, Hawaii.  Practices will be held 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturdays at the Inarajan Middle School gym.  Info: Coach Mike Nauta at 789-3912 or E-mail mnautajr@teleguam.net

Agafa Gumas Bulldogs Youth Basketball Club  - Youths ages 7-14.  Info: Conrad at 637-2324

Agat Lakers - practice will be Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm to 6:30pm for ages 8, 10, and 12 yrs.  Info: Darrell Dela Paz 727-6707

Barrigada Basketball Club - Interested youth players ages 6-18.  Info Chris at 734-3737/3859 or Jon Lujan at 688-0392

Central Mavericks Basketball Club - Info Sid Guzman at 688-0411 or Frank Cruz at 687-3734

Dededo Heat Basketball – Interested youth players info Jean Cepeda at 482-9779

Isa Islanders – Interested youth players info Joe Cepeda at 688-9779

Guam Island Dragons Basketball -  Basketball team is seeking new and interested players ages 5-11, 12-14, and 15-18.  Info: Victor Sablan at 647-6416 or Leonard Aguon at 687-3881

Suns Basketball Club – registration and practice on Wednesdays at the Guam sports complex gym, Harmon. Info: Andre Hattori at 483-4477; JT at 687-6625 or Joey Gogue at 475-3100

Tamuning Typhoons Basketball- Seeking interested youths ages 7-18.  Contact the Tamuning mayor's office.

Yellow Jackets Basketball Club - Info Pascual V. Artero at 735-5030/31/32 or E-mail pasartero@yahoo.com

Yigo Basketball Club – Interested youths contact Coach Joey at 687-1314