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Nativity Play At Trinity On The Hill Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 22, 2016
TOTH Musical Scene. Courtesy photo
 
TOTH News:
 
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church warmly invites the public to its Christmas Eve Family Communion service.
 
The service will include a Christmas musical by the youth of the church and carols by candlelight, sung by the congregation and the Youth Choir. It will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24 in the sanctuary of Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
Approximately 12 young people, ages 4 to 15, will take part in the musical, titled “Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure”. The presentation
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Daily Postcard: Snow Falls As Christmas Nears

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 22, 2016

Daily Postcard: Snow is covering the area this morning including Aster Street in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. The National Weather Service reports a daytime high of 35 with this morning’s snow likely turning to rain this afternoon. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible. Tonight’s low will reach around 31. Friday’s forecast includes a high of near 43 with a 30 percent chance of snow and a low of around 26. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 
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PEEC: Planetarium Line-up For Dec. 23

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 21, 2016
 
PEEC News:
 
At 7 p.m., Friday, Dec 23, local astronomers will share information about the sun and the winter solstice in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
 
The winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, also signifies the first day of winter. Astronomers will use the planetarium dome to reveal how this cosmic dynamic works and share more information about our solar system.
 
The nature center is closed Dec. 23-24 as well as Jan. 1 for the holidays. Otherwise, the nature center will be open regular
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Los Alamos Big Band Christmas Dance Dec. 28

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 21, 2016
Mark your calendars! The annual Christmas Dance featuring the Los Alamos Big Band is 7:30-10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Come and dance the night away, or if dancing isn’t your thing, just sit and enjoy listening to the live sounds of the 40’s and 50’s with some Christmas tunes mixed in of course. All of the proceeds will benefit the IHM Youth Group who will be hosting the event with festive decorations and refreshments. Tickets are $15, $10 for students and $5 for children under 12.
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New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs First Free Sunday Jan. 8

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 20, 2016
NMDCA News:
 
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announces that the first free Sunday for New Mexico residents at its four Santa Fe museums, two Albuquerque Museums, and seven historic sites, is Sunday, Jan. 8, because Sunday, Jan. 1, is New Year’s Day and the Museums will be closed for the holiday.
 
A previous release did not clarify that the free admission is for New Mexico residents only.
 
The New Mexico Museum of Art, the New Mexico Museum of History/Palace of the Governors, the Museum of International Folk Art, and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture,
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County’s Holiday Tree Welcomes Visitors, Staff

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 19, 2016

The annual holiday tree standing tall inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building brightens the lobby and welcomes vistors and staff daily at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Daily Postcard: Moon Glows Through Trees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 19, 2016

Daily Postcard: The moon glows through tree branches at a residence Thursday night on Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More

In And Around Town: Dec. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 16, 2016
 In And Around Town News:
 
The Los Alamos Daily Post In and Around Town community calendar features events happening in Los Alamos, White Rock and the surrounding area. Send event announcements to bjgordon@ladailypost.com.
 
WEDNESDAY Dec. 21
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Canyon Rim Train
Community is invited to the 1 p.m. ribbon cutting at the Canyon Rim Trail Pedestrian Bridge
 
Mountaineers Potpourri
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21
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Karen Wray Gallery Shows Art Of Northern New Mexico In Best Light

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 15, 2016

The Karen Wray Gallery is open at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Karen Wray Gallery

The Karen Wray Gallery is open at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Karen Wray Gallery

The Karen Wray Gallery is open at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Karen Wray Gallery

By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Why do artists love light from the Northern sky?

“Northern lighting is ideal,” says local artist and gallery owner Karen Wray. “It’s a cool blue light and it doesn’t change like the southern sky.”

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Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Playing Through Dec. 24

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 15, 2016
Talia Pura and Vaughn Irving in Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Photo by Lynn Roylance
 
By CARRIE CLASSON
Los Alamos
 
For Los Alamos residents looking for entertaining and engaging holiday theater, I strongly recommend a trip to the charming and historic Santa Fe Playhouse to see Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.  
 
In this heartfelt and heartwarming riff on A Christmas Carol (which originated at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago), Marley is in hell and his visit to Scrooge has more to do with saving his own soul than the redemption of Scrooge.
 
The audience is privy to
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Streetlights Off For Holiday Farolito Viewing Dec. 23-26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 15, 2016

Power will be turned off to various streetlights in Los Alamos and White Rock to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos Dec. 23-26. Courtesy/wikipedia

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.

The streetlights will be turned off Friday, Dec. 23 and be restored Tuesday, Dec. 27.

For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be off. If this is not possible, Read More

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