Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert 4 p.m. Sunday at IHM
IHM News:
The public is invited to attend an upcoming musical concert hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church of Los Alamos — the third in its series of free concerts to raise money for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund.
The concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at IHM, and will showcase the talents of a number of fine musicians from IHM and other churches and musical groups from around northern New Mexico.
Among the featured groups will be an accapella group of twelve voices “Memorare” (meaning ‘To Remember’) formed from experienced singers who were friends Read More
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
As I looked in the mirror at the new me, I could see that I looked a lot better. But for some reason what I felt was nervous. I looked better, but did I look good enough yet? Was this the best I could look? Could I reproduce the effects Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Hunting With Turkey One
How the Hen House Turns: Turkeys are not ChickensTurkey One, we called her Turkey, arrived from the feed store with one other turkey poult and three chicken chicks. She didn’t bond with the latter three, not even after the second turkey poult refused to live.
They do that. Some newly hatched turkeys give up. It doesn’t make sense after all that work getting out of the shell. Some simply refuse to eat. Websites tell me that commercial turkey raisers run colored beads through the feed so they will be stimulated to “hunt.”
When our two new turkey Read More
Travel to Portugal with CIR
Basilica de Santa Luzia, situated atop the hill of Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Courtesy photo
CIR News:
This September the Santa Fe Council on International Relations is offering a trip to Portugal focused on the country’s history, culture and art.
The trip takes place Sept. 19-Oct. 1 and originates in Lisbon.
CIR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational resource of about 600 members, dedicated to promoting the understanding of international and cultural affairs and to promoting “grassroots diplomacy.”
“CIR has a very interesting and diverse Read More
Tour the Jandacek Dome Thursday
Petr Jandacek as Buckminster Fuller outside his dome. Courtesy/jandacek.com
LASE News:
Los Alamos Sustainable Energy Network (LASE Network) will sponsor a potluck picnic and tour of Petr and Louise Jandacek’s geodesic dome home at 127 La Senda Road in White Rock 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
The study of non-traditional architecture and environmental optimal design led the Jandaceks to decide upon Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome when making plans to build their home in Los Alamos. It was a natural choice for a minimum surface area for maximum inside volume, Petr wrote on his website. The Read More
Food on the Hill: Baked Fish Fillet
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSavor the Flavor Debuts June 2
Staff Report:
SANTA FE—Delicious New Mexico, a statewide non-profit dedicated to creating a strong and sustainable food economy through the growth of food businesses, has joined with the Museum of International Folk Art to celebrate New Mexican flavor.
The two will combine efforts Sunday, June 2 on Museum Hill, with Savor the Flavor, an event featuring New Mexico businesses, demonstrations, books, and, of course, food. From their booths in the museum’s atrium, locally owned New Mexico food businesses will have food for sample and sale.
While the New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Read More
Mules and More at Bond House Museum
Archival photograph of the Bond House in former days. Courtesy/Center for SW Reach Archives at UNMBy SHERRY HARDAGE
Our neighboring city of Española is where many of us shop. We know about Wal-Mart, Lowes, maybe even the bowling alley in the casino, but what about their history museum?
Who knew there was such a gem as the Bond House? It’s behind the church on the plaza. Most of us pass right by it when we head home to Los Alamos.
Franklin Bond arrived from Canada, when Española was little more than a dirt rail yard on the banks of the Rio Grande. Some form of town had existed there for 300 years, but the early
Day Journeys to the Middle of Nowhere: Discovering Madrid
Travel Column by KIRSTEN LASKEYIt’s been said that the most valuable experience while on travel isn’t actually arriving at the destination, but the journey to the destination.
However, while in a small gallery/gift store in Madrid, N.M., I was reminded about an equally important aspect of travel – the memories collected while traveling.
My recent tour of Madrid proved both these statements true. The road to Madrid starts with the bustle and traffic of Santa Fe, but the further my mother and I continued down U.S. 285, U.S. 84 and then N.M. 14, the more the houses and buildings dwindled before disappearing Read More
TOTH: Father Kelly’s Final Service Sunday, May 12
Father Colin Kelly at Saturday’s retirement party. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
TOTH News:
Celebrate new beginnings—starting all over for the first time! That will be the theme of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church’s contemporary service this Mother’s Day, May 12.
Please be sure to join us for a free dinner at 5:15 p.m. and service at 6:07 p.m. as we celebrate Father Kelly’s very last service with us, as well as several baptisms.
Father Kelly and Sue Ellen will be starting a new beginning in retirement, and those being baptized will be beginning again as new lives in Christ. Read More
TOTH’s Father Colin Kelly Retires After 27 Years
TOTH’s Susan Sprake presents the Kellys with a trip to Ireland on behalf of the congregation. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
Food on the Hill: Paradise Pancakes
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
Full batch makes about 10-11
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSolo Traveler: Lost in Translation
Solo TravelerOn my first day in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, I went to Ürgüp to buy some hiking boots.
It was well after lunchtime when I found a nice restaurant with an outdoor patio. I ordered grilled chicken on salad that came, in the usual Turkish fashion, with a basket of delicious fluffy white bread.
The restaurant had a powerful Wi-Fi signal, and since I was the only person with a device, it was screaming fast. Sometimes I’m glad I splurged on an iPad, but at other times I have been disappointed in it. It never quite did all that I expected,
Congregation Sends Beloved Pastor Colin Kelly to Ireland
Pastor Colin Kelly of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos has retired after 27 years. He and his wife Sue Ellen found out during their retirement party Saturday evening at the church that the congregation is sending them on a trip to Ireland as a way to thank them for their dedicated service. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Members and guests filled Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Drive Saturday evening to ‘launch into a new adventure’ Pastor Colin Kelly and his wife Sue Ellen. Pastor Kelly has retired after 27 years of service to the Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Talking Dogs
How the Hen House Turns: Talking DogsThe dogs are 13 now. They must walk carefully up the back steps lest they slip and fall on their arthritic hips. They are still eager to watch the birds, when I let them out into the yard to graze.
Correction—the dogs are happy to pay the price of sitting outside until early afternoon in order to receive a large milk bone reward. I can only hope that they won’t sleep through the next coyote invasion. They may be a deterrent, but they, nor I, can do anything to protect the chickens from a dedicated hungry hawk attack.
The bird-sitting Read More
Vacation Bible Schools for 2013
CHURCH News:
Vacation Bible Schools 2013
June 10-13 United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, 662-2971
- Theme: Cokesbury County Fun Fair
- 1-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday
- For ages K through just completed 5th grade, no charge, grades 6-12 will serve as helpers
- Meet in Graves Hall. Register online at www.unitedchurchla.com after mid-May
June 10-14 La Vista Nazarene, 15 Grand Canyon Dr., (White Rock), 672-3202
- Theme: Gotta Move – Keepin’ in Step With the Spirit
- 9:30-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, for ages 5 through just completed 4th grade, no charge
- Register online at www.lavistanaz.org or contact
MainStreet Shopping Survey Ends Friday
LA MAINSTREET News:
Los Alamos MainStreet is conducting an online shopping and dining survey to collect information to help local merchants and dining establishments to better understand the preferences, wants and needs of local shoppers.
There’s still time for all local residents to help the effort by taking the survey at www.lamainstreet.com/survey. The survey, which ends Friday, May 3, takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and survey responses are anonymous. There is an opportunity for those who complete the survey to enter a drawing for $100 in Chamber Checks in appreciation Read More
LAHS Hilltalkers Hot Waffle Breakfast May 11
LAHS News:
The LAHS Hilltalkers would like to invite the public to their all-you-can-eat Waffle Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m., Saturday May 11 at Pajarito Mason Lodge, 15th Street and Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
The breakfast features scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and waffles with whipped cream, blueberry and cherry toppings. Coffee, tea and juice will be served.
Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased at the door. Children under 6 eat free.
This community event raises funds for Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Speech and Debate Teams to attend tournaments and compete Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Now Open First Saturday of Month
UNITED CHURCH News:
The Thrift Shop at the United Church of Los Alamos will open 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday May 4 and plans to be open the first Saturday of each month after that.
The United Church of Los Alamos is at 2525 Canyon Road.
Stop by and check out the selection. Read More
Cowboy Breakfast With All The Fixins Sunday!
