Izraelevitz: Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate School
Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate SchoolPassover, glazed donuts and graduate school do not mix well. This is a fact that I encountered, for five consecutive years, when I was a graduate student working on my doctoral degree.
Full appreciation of this physical law requires some background, so please bear with me for a paragraph or two.
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the Jewish week-long holiday celebrating the Biblical Exodus of the Jews from Egypt.
There is a ceremonial dinner, called the Passover Seder, that begins the week of Passover and introduces the observance Read More
Church of Christ to Host Women’s Mini-Conference
CHURCH OF CHRIST News:
“Wrapped in God’s Love” is the theme for the county-wide mini-conference, “Women-to-Women Brunch and More.”
The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, will take place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 23, at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr.
The morning of Christian fellowship, encouragement and strengthening is open to all women of the community.
There is no charge for the conference. Brunch will be served and complimentary babysitting will be available.
Dr. Zandree Stidham is one of the featured speakers Read More
Geeks Take the Challenge at New Dixie Pub
The Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos hosted a ‘Geeks Who Drink’ trivia contest Thursday night. From left, Isaac Martinez, Jordan Garcia, Crystal Clearwater, Ryan Adams, Cody Martin and Nels Webber toast the opening of the new trivia game night. ‘Geeks Who Drink’ is a Denver-based company that hosts bar trivia at more than 200 pubs and restaurants in 21 states. Photo by Greg Kendall/ldailypost.com
Taylor Wynn of the Denver-based company, ‘Geeks Who Drink’, moderates the trivia concert Thursday night in the new Dixie Pub room of the Dixie Read More
Traveling the World on $100 a Day
Kerri (Foxx) Frazier, Jason Frazier and Sydney Frazier Riding bikes in Paris, France. Courtesy photo
Kerri (Foxx) Frazier, Sydney Frazier and Jason Frazier in Denia, Spain. Courtesy Photo
Travel can be expensive. Can you travel around the world on $100/day/person?
Jason, Kerri (1991 graduate of Los Alamos High School) and their daughter Sydney, 8, are on a Round the World Trip (https://ladailypost.comcontent/traveling-world.)
Before going, they researched costs and found the estimated $25,000 per person per Read More
‘Habemus papam’ … We Have A Pope!
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina
Staff report
Top Ranking Cardinal Deacon Jean-Louis Tauran emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome today and confirmed “Habemus papam” (We have a pope.)
The 115 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church tasked with electing the 266th successor of Peter have named Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as pope to succeed Benedict XVI.
The new pope, born Dec. 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires has taken the name Pope Francis 1. He was ordained for the Jesuits Dec. 13, 1969 during his theological studies Read More
Winter Farmer’s Market Thursday
FARMER’S MARKET News:
There will be a Winter Farmer’s Market Thursday morning, March 14 at Fuller Lodge.
Pre-order your Easter dinner (meat) and fruit from market vendors and pick up something for dinner this week. Read More
Food on the Hill: Molasses Krinkels
This Week’s Recipe:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients:
Directions:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comCream shortening, butter and brown sugar until well mixed.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Then mix in all wet ingredients into the creamed butter mixture. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients (not the Read More
Comet PanStarrs Makes Appearance in Los Alamos
Pajarito Astronomer Club President Steve Becker sets up his telescope to view the comet PanStarrs. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
A large group of people lined up on the soccer fields at Overlook Park Sunday night. A telescope was being set up and sets of binoculars were pointed at the horizon. The sun was slipping away and the sky grew darker. The show was about to begin.
The Dark Night series will not officially kick off until April, but Sunday, the Pajarito Astronomers and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center hosted a special event to see the PanStarrs comet. Read More
Pajarito Brew Pub Enters Girl Scout Cookie Caper
From left, Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill Pastry Chef Jacob Richmond, Chef David Tripp and Chef Rudolfo Vigil at the March 7 Girl Scout Cookie Caper competition at the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe. Using Girl Scout Samoas, Richmond received raves for his special pastry but in the end, the chef from the Inn and Spa at Loretto took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails volunteers organized the 17th annual Cookie Caper, which raises money for the organization that funds two-thirds of the troops and programs throughout the state. Nine chefs from New Mexico eateries competed this year Chamber Members Meet for Lunch Throughout Community
Participating in Friday’s Fan 44 lunch meeting at the Blue Window Bistro, from left, Diane Chan of Waddell & Reed, Bonnie J. Gordon of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board, Andy Andrews of Los Alamos Entreprenuers Network and Merry McIntyre of Reunion Chiropractic and Wellness. Chamber of Commerce members attend Fan 44 lunch meetings twice a month at restaurants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock as a way to meet and network with other members. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
EGGSTRAVAGANZA Rolls Out March 31 at Golf Course!
Sheer bliss ensued as kids took off to collect Easter eggs scattered across the Los Alamos Golf Course during last year’s Eggstravaganza. Courtesy photo
Staff report
It is that time of year again and everyones invited to the annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA at the Los Alamos Golf Course!
Over the past several years, the popular event has grown from participation of 500 kids to well over 800 last year.
It has become a huge community event, with participation from surrounding cities.
Last year 10,000 goody-filled plastic eggs were spread over the Los Alamos Golf Course and more than 800 kids ages 12 Read More
Letter to the Editor: Beer Co-op Plans Brewery and Taproom
MICHELINE DEVAURSPresident, Los Alamos Beer Cooperative
In his March 7 letter to the editor, (“White Rock Needs a Pub”) Jon Hicks asks if there are any hopes for a local bar where patrons can enjoy a pint of beer and a quiet conversation without having to compete with big screen TVs and sportscasts blaring at full volume.
Well, I am happy to report that there is, in fact, a hope for just this sort of establishment in either White Rock or Los Alamos, or both.
But it is up to the citizens of Los Alamos County to help make the vision a reality.
The mission of the Los Alamos Beer Cooperative is to establish Read More
Few Tables Left For Blue Window Wine Tasting
Blue Window News:
The Blue Window Bistro will host a Wine Tasting from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 10.
Wines from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will be featured.
Food from those regions will be paired with each wine. Cost is $30 per person and reservations are required. There are a few tables left. Read More
Empty Nesters Group to Learn Estate Planning
FSN News:
A new group, “Empty Nesters and Friends,” will meet 6:30-8 p.m. the second Monday of each month through June at Family Strengths Network (FSN.)
This is an opportunity to enjoy speakers and socialize. Empty Nester wannabes are welcome, too.
There is no charge for this event, although donations are accepted. The even coordinator is Devorah Gavron.
The March 11 program will be “Estate Planning: Meeting your Needs and Wishes.” Attorney Shay Burns Kendricks will talk about taking care of yourself and taking care of your possessions.
There will be plenty of time for questions and socializing Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: March 6
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Vegetable ABCs 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at PEEC
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about vegetable gardening. Carlos Valdez to talk about “Vegetable ABCs.” This talk is free and open to the public. PEEC is at 3540 Orange St. behind the High School.
The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open at CrossFit 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at CrossFit Los Alamos (278-A DP Road)
Welcome to week one: Constantly varied … high intensity … functional movement – CrossFit. The public is invited to attend the local competition. Read More
LAJC Hosts 2013 Community Seder March 26
Jacob Sigeti of White Rock at a seder during Passover in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAJC News:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center proudly presents the 2013 Community Seder at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center
The community is invited to join the LAJC celebrate the second night of Passover with a great story, great food, socializing and Afikomen prizes for young children.
Rabbi Jack Shlachter will lead the Seder. The Community Seder will be catered by Walter Burke Catering of Santa Fe.
Menu:
Ø Openers: Crudités with Lemon Hummus, Gefilte Fish with Read More
Indonesian Furniture Store Comes to White Rock!
Owner Perry Handy, left, and manager Lee Gurley unpack one of the crates of furniture that arrived from Indonesia March 5 at their new store, Taurean Collection, in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Unpacking the furniture and setting up the store will be a full-time job for the next couple of weeks. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThis armoire, designed by Perry Handy and crafted in Indonesia, will be one of the items on sale at Taurean Collection. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
How did a lawyer Read More
Hypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin Unlocks the Power of the Mind
Hypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin in her Los Alamos office. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comHypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin believes that the mind can do amazing things.
“For years I’ve been studying the power of the mind. Your thoughts truly create your reality,: she said. “The subconscious is so powerful it can heal the body as well as the mind.”
McLoughlin opened her Los Alamos hypnotherapy office in January. “It’s going very well,” she said. “I’m very busy.”
“Basically, hypnotherapy is just deep relaxation,” McLoughlin said. Read More
