Cultural Roots & Dance: Ballet Folklorico Heritage is expanding beyond its original launch, inviting community members to learn their heritage through music and traditional dance, with classes drawing families and youth into cultural practice. Church & Community Milestones: A new Church of Jesus Christ “World Report” highlights recent global activity, including President Dallin H. Oaks’ remarks and ongoing support for women and children, while a separate update notes the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple is scheduled for dedication in December. Education & Youth Opportunities: Territorial Bank of American Samoa marks its 10th anniversary by announcing the Lolo Matalasi Moliga Scholarship for ASCC students, and the American Samoa Chamber of Commerce names a local finalist headed to the National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C. Public Health & Kids: CDC spotlighted American Samoa’s lead poisoning prevention work, including a newly built program that tested hundreds of young children to establish a baseline. Ocean Stewardship & Deep-Sea Mining: The government launched deepseainfo.as.gov to inform the public about deep-sea minerals, as Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata continues pushing opposition to seabed mining and urges federal agencies to listen to indigenous concerns. Safety, Justice & Community Concerns: A Senate committee hearing questioned ASTCA spending tied to the A250 celebrations, and a separate report alleges an assault video involving a teenage girl was removed from social media while police investigate. Remembering 2009: Flags are ordered at half-staff today to mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 29, 2009 earthquake and tsunami that killed 34 people in American Samoa.