Chris Clark

Aquatic Center Joins World’s Largest Swim Lesson

June 18, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Today at 10 a.m., pools, waterparks and other aquatic facilities around the world hosted the Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. Children of all ages attended the event at the Los Alamos Aquatic Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Undergoes Demolition

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N. Sage Loop undergoes demolition today in preperation to rebuild a new church in its place. Demolition completion is expected by the end of the day. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The old Unitarian Church at 1738 N. Sage St. is being demolished today in preparation for the groundbreaking for a new church building.

The new building, designed by Mullen|Heller Architecture, will be built on the site of the current

Flowers Abundant On Canyon Rim Trail

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Flowers are blooming along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ann ReVelle

Photo by Ann ReVelle

Photo by Ann ReVelle

This Week At Farmers Market June 18

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

LAFM News:

Come enjoy the 41st season at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of October.

This Week At The Market

Peas – snow & shell, fresh and dried garlic, green onions, leeks, dill, radishes,beets, salad greens & mixes, asian greens, arugula, spinach, heads of lettuces, carrots, chard, kale, strawberries, garlic scapes, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, bok choi, escarole, turnips, dried apples, dried beans , chile powder, dried ristras, decorations,

USDA Rural Development Seeks Applications For Grants

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announces the availability of grant funds to provide technical assistance to rural ag producers from socially-disadvantaged groups that have experienced race, ethnic or gender prejudice.

“These grants will help women, Hispanic, African-American and other farmers and ranchers obtain the tools and develop the skills they need to increase their productivity and the viability of their business in New Mexico’s rural areas,” Brunner said.

Funding is made available through

Los Alamos Author Enlightens Readers

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

COMMUNITY News:

Author Mark Aaron Robinson announces the nationwide release of his new religious book, “Walking Among the Wheat and Tares: Seeking the Hebrew Roots of Our Faith and the Hand of the Almighty (Proverbs 25:2).”

“Walking Among the Wheat and Tares” contains illustrated poems that speak about God’s hand in his creation and the people’s lives, depicting the truth, beauty, irony, humor and the human condition.

In this enlightening religious book, Robinson examines the B’rit Chadashah or the New Testament through enigmatic verse as well as the TANAKH, which is

Lecture On Language Learning And The Brain June 26

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

ELTS News:

SANTA FE ― English Language Training Solutions (ELTS) will sponsor an interactive lecture by linguist Dr. Robin Barr 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 in Santa Fe.

Language instructors, teacher educators, linguists, and language enthusiasts are invited to take part in this evening event to be held in the conference room at Garrett’s Desert Inn at 311 Old Santa Fe Trail.

“People think of spoken language mostly as a combination of consonants and vowels,” Barr said. “But psycholinguistic studies show that speaking and listening

IRS: Empowerment Zone Designations

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― Monday, June 15, The Internal Revenue Service announced that all empowerment zone designations remained in effect through the end of 2014.

Empowerment Zones are certain urban and rural areas where employers and other taxpayers qualify for special tax incentives.

Monday’s announcement primarily affects businesses that would benefit from claiming the tax incentives for empowerment zones on their 2014 returns, either original or amended.

The IRS issued Notice 2015-26 (https:////www.irs.gov/pub/irs-

TOTH Invites Children To Everest Vacation Bible School

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Scene from a previous VBS. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted from June 22-June 26 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.

At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love.

Each day concludes with a Summit Celebration

Junior Golf Association Club Swap June 21

June 17, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LAJGA News:

The Los Alamos Junior Golf Association (non-profit) will host its annual club swap 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday June 21, at Los Alamos Golf Course.

We are accepting donations of used golf equipment. Donations can be dropped off between now and June 21 at the golf course pro shop.

The sale will benefit the local junior golf association as well as the Los Alamos High School Golf Team.