Los Alamos Young Pianists Sweep State Competition
From left, Music Teacher Dr. Madeline Williamson, pianist Sruthi Garimella, pianist Jennifer Wang, pianist Yunseo Kim and Music Teacher Janna Warren. Photo by Douglas Bailey/Albuquerque
PMTNM News:
The Annual Piano Competition for the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM) was held Saturday, Nov. 12, on the campus of the Albuquerque Academy.
Out of five levels of pre-collegiate performance determined by age, three young Los Alamos pianists emerged victorious by winning the highest awards:
- Yunseo Kim;
- Sruthi Garimella; and
- Jennifer Wang.
The three young pianists were awarded Read More
LAHS Athletic Director Speaking At Title IX Forum
LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart
AAUW News:
Los Alamos High School Athletic Director and LAPS Title IX Coordinator Ann Stewart will speak Thursday, Nov. 17 at a forum on implementing Title IX, hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
The forum is at 7 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard and is part of the November AAUW branch meeting.
Title IX requires:
- Equal opportunities in sports
- Equal opportunities in academic classes
- Freedom from sexual harassment
- Freedom from bullying
AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all Read More
Science On Tap: ‘Why Disarming A Terrorist Nuke Is like Defending Against Aliens In Space’
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Science On Tap happens every third Thursday of the month, featuring a new topic each time. At 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Barry Charles will discuss “Creativity under Pressure, or Why Disarming a Terrorist Nuke Is like Defending against Aliens in Space”. Science On Tap is at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square.
For this talk, Charles, with the Lab’s Global Security organization, will recreate the TEDxLANL talk he gave earlier this year. Disarming an improvised nuclear weapon is a challenge the world has never faced. Yet nuclear emergency responders Read More
Los Alamos Art Teachers Honored At Conference
The 2016 award winners from the New Mexico Art Education Association conference. Courtesy photoSFCC Clay Club Eighth Annual Ceramics Sale
Clay Casitas by Jorge Louis Bernal. Courtesy photoLAHS Hilltalkers Seeking To Raise Funds Through Krispy Creme Donut Sales
LAHS HILLTALKERS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers invite the community to enjoy a taste of Krispy Kreme Donuts and to help raise funds for the Hilltalkers’ future transportation and travel needs.
Members of the Hilltalkers are selling these famous glazed donuts for $10 per dozen. Pre-sales of these tasty donuts end Wednesday but if you do not get an opportunity to reserve your box of donuts, you may purchase these delectable treats 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos Arts and Crafts Fair at Los Alamos Middle School.
The Hilltalkers wish to thank the Los Alamos Arts Council for Read More
Two Shows At Nature Center Planetarium Nov. 18-20
Courtesy/PEEC
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium is starting the weekend at 7 p.m., Friday with a fascinating show and presentation about Pueblo Astronomy that unearths the wisdom of ancestral Puebloans and their relationship with celestial events.
The captivating film Black Holes – a voyage through the galaxies in search of answers to the mysteries of black holes – is playing at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature. org/planetarium or Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Hosts Leadership Training For Nonprofits
Los Alamos Community Foundation recently hosted members of the nonprofit community for a training session held at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
LACF News:
Joanna Gillespie, the executive director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, gave an informative presentation on the ABC’s of board development Nov. 3 to an audience of about 30 local nonprofit board members, directors and other volunteers.
This is the latest in a series of bi-monthly events cosponsored by the Los Alamos Community Foundation and UNM-Los Alamos.
Gillespie shared her knowledge of best practices from personal experience Read More
Letter To The Editor: PEEC Thanks Organizers, Volunteers And Runners Of Pajarito Trail Fest
By KATHERINE WATSONThe Pajarito Environmental Education Center would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and runners of the Pajarito Trail Fest race for once again donating a portion of the proceeds to PEEC to help get kids outside.
The Trail Fest is an amazing event for our community. Not only is it well-run, providing excellent support and fun for the participants, it gives back to many community groups. This year they gave out a total of $5,500.
In the spirit of the Trail Fest, PEEC will use the funds given to get kids outside on the trails, both Read More
LAPS Foundation: A Million Thanks
A decade of donors gather Nov. 5 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAPSF
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation invited a decade of donors to Historic Fuller Lodge Saturday, Nov. 5 to say THANKS-A-MILLION in celebration of reaching the $1 million milestone in project and program support for the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Founding Board Member, Steve Wells, thanked donors and reminded the crowd of the bigger picture when supporting public education in Los Alamos; “When we support the schools, we are supporting more than just our youth Read More
Jeanne Hyland Offers Watercolor Class
‘Self Portrait’ by Jeanne Hyland. Courtesy photo
‘Cowboy’ by Jeanne Hyland. Courtesy photoFLAC News:
From New Hampshire to France to Colorado to New Mexico, Jeanne Hyland has been dabbling in a variety of art media over the years.
Starting with a BFA in Figurative Sculpture and Drawing at the University of New Hampshire, she went on to continue her studies at École des Beaux Arts, in France.
From there, she took up commercial design in Colorado and moved onto her most recent love, watercolors, in California. Today, she still creates, but she also teaches her art to students in Albuquerque, Read More
LAPS Announces Kristine Coblentz As Healthy Schools Program Director
Healthy Schools Program Director Kristine Coblentz
LAPS News:
Last week Kristine Coblentz joined Los Alamos Public Schools as director of the new Healthy Schools Program.
The position was created as a result of the work of LAPS’ Mental Health Task Force and the Schools Board’s Strategic Plan, which prioritizes student and staff well-being as one of its eight focus areas. Coblentz reports to LAPS Superintendent, Dr. Kurt Steinhaus.
Coblentz will be working closely with a team that includes school clinical psychologist Dr. Christine Hazard, Prevention Coordinator Bernadette Read More
New Mexico Nonprofits Lead Panel Discussion On Equity In Education Through Dual-Language Programs
From left to right the attendees are Hervey Juris (LANLF), Gwen Warniment, Mihaela Popa-Simil, Anna Marie Garcia, Jenny Parks, Danielle Gothie (LANLF), Tracey Cordero (Keres Community Learning Center in Cochiti), Lisa Meyer (DLeNM), Bill Wadt (LANLF) and David Rogers (DLeNM). Courtesy photoOuting To Area Of Cretaceous Age Sharks’ Teeth
Shark’s teeth similar to the ones that can be found on the trip with geologist Patrick Rowe. Courtesy/PEEC Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Nov. 16
JJAB News:PEEC’s Top 10 List Continues: #8
This week’s reason is all about kids. The number 8 reason why people support PEEC is that PEEC introduces kids to the wonders of nature outside the computer or TV screen. Visit Support PEEC and help a kid discover a love for nature. Courtesy/PEEC Read More
Project Management Certification (PMP) Training
PMP News:- Class 1: Nov. 11 – Dec. 3 (8 Days)
- Class 2: Nov. 12 – Dec. 4 (8 Days)
- Class 3: Nov. 19 – Dec. 11 (8 Days)
WHY DO OUR PMP TRAINING COURSE?
- 32 hours of instructor-led
Nature Center Talk: How To Use And Buy Telescopes
Akkana Peck with her favorite telescope. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Thinking about buying a telescope this holiday season? Wanting to learn more about telescopes? At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Akkana Peck and David North will discuss telescopes: the different types, what each type is good for, how to select a telescope, and how to use one to observe the moon, planets, and faint deep sky objects.
This is a free presentation and stargazing event at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Weather permitting; participants will be able to turn theory into practice after the talk, when Read More
LAHS Photosympathizers Named Finalist
The Photosympathizers team members, from left, Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey. Parkinson will travel to San Francisco for the Project Green Challenge finals, to be held later this month. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey were among 16 finalists in the Project Green Challenge, a 30-day competition sponsored by Turning Green, a student-led global movement.
Parkinson, Hemez and Jeffrey’s team is named “The Photosympathizers.” Team leader, Kevin Parkinson will travel to San Francisco to represent Read More
SFCC Hosts Great American Smokeout Nov. 17
SFCC News:
