‘Breakfast With Santa’ Draws Kids Big And Small
Aden Garcia and Santa at Saturday’s Kiwanis ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event. Photo by Karen Kendall
Staff Report
The annual Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa supported this year by Del Norte Credit Union helps Northern New Mexico families in need.
The breakfast and photo with Santa were free, but attendees were asked to bring non-perishable food and/or make a monetary donation.
Two truckloads of donated food collected at the event was given to LA Cares for distribution needy families. The monetary donations collected at the breakfast totalled $1,463, according to Kiwanis Treasurer Read More
‘Paradocs’ Plays Coffee House Cafe Friday
COFFEE HOUSE News:
The jazz trio “Paradocs” will be playing at the Coffee House Cafe, 723 Central Ave., across from Smith’s 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30.
The Paradocs Trio of piano, guitar and saxophone performs acoustic jazz standards and classic tunes.
The Coffee House Cafe, 505-662-CAFE offers a dinner menu of American, Italian and New Mexican selections. Read More
Eat Breakfast With Santa This Saturday
Santa listens to Christmas wish lists at the annual Breakfast with Santa. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
The community is invited to the annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, with support from Del Norte Credit Union, from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
The breakfast is free. In return, attendees are requested to donate either non-perishable food items or money.
Food collected will be used by LA Cares to feed local families in need. Money donated will be used for the Kiwanis/CYFD Foster Children Christmas Party. Read More
Day Journeys to the Middle of Nowhere: Cordova
Travel Column by Kirsten LaskeyWhen my sister and I were kids, we would spin a plastic globe, close our eyes and halt the sphere with our index fingers.
Wherever our fingers landed was where we would travel when we were older.
I can not remember any of the far-flung spots my fingers touched upon but I do know I never got around to seeing any of them. Until now.
Last week I did not spin a globe but used a similar method, a random Internet search, to determine which New Mexico town I should visit next.
Dragonfly painting on Cundiyo art gallery wall. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Food on the Hill: Pear Bread
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cups nuts
- 3 chopped pears
directions
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comEverything Christmas Sale Dec. 5
UNITED CHURCH News:
An Everything Christmas Sale is set for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5.
The WCSS of the United Church is sponsoring the holiday event in Graves Hall on Rose Street.
Items available for purchase include:
- Christmas lights;
- Christmas trees;
- Decorations;
- Wreaths;
- Cookie Cutters; and
- Ornaments;
- Trash to Treasures gently used items donated specifically for holiday giving; and
- Bake Sale full of yummy Christmas goodies.
Community Members Gather for Thanksgiving Meal
Lots of diners attend the Community Thanksgiving Meal served Thursday at the American Legion 1325 Trinity Dr. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Volunteers Colin McCoy, Ellie Hurst and James Johnson mug for the camera. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Representative-elect Stephanie G. Richards and daughter Nica Vasquez help serve Thanksgiving meals to community members Thursday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Thanksgiving meal table decorations were created by Robyn Petersen. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Thanksgiving at Plymouth
Happy Thanksgiving from the Los Alamos Daily Post News Team!
HISTORY.COM
In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World.
After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River.
One month later, the Mayflower crossed Read More
Food on the Hill: Pumpkin Mousse in a Chocolate Cup
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- 1 Container of melting candy chocolate (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)
- Paper muffin cups
- 1 brush to paint chocolate
- 1 (15oz) pumpkin
- 1 pkg. (6oz) instant vanilla pudding
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups cool whip
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Melt chocolate according to directions. “Paint” a layer of chocolate on the inside of the paper cup. I used a little fancier cups, but plain ones work just as well.
Christmas Sale Offers Red and ‘Green’ Bargains
The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale is Dec. 5 in the lower level at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Nancy Wurden
The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale will offer red and “green” holiday bargains on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
The thrift shop sale, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will include brand new and gently used items which the volunteers set aside all year.
Holiday decorations, festive and new clothing, toys and games, books and music, linens, china and glassware, jewelry, leather goods, and gifts are some Read More
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 1 at TOTH
TOTH News:
Children’s Christmas Bazaar is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
The event starts in Sherrill Hall, which will be filled with affordable gifts for children to purchase. All items purchased may be gift wrapped.
This is how it works: children (kindergarten through 6th grade) bring your parents to Trinity on the Hill and leave them to relax and enjoy refreshments while you take your money and a list of people you would like to buy Christmas gifts for to Kelly Hall.
There you can shop and have your gifts wrapped. Personal shoppers Read More
Eastern Star Selling Holiday Cakes
OES News:
Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, is selling fruitcakes, apricot pecan and pineapple pecan cakes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby on Trinity Drive.
Future sale dates include all Fridays: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Contact Judy Goldie, 662-3797 goldienm@comcast.net; Nina Laird, 662-7580; or Betty Robertson, 662-5185, for more information.
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Ribbon Cut on United Church Resale Shop
Corine Christman cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the new Resale Shop location for United Church. From left, Jeanne Butler, Christman, Adda Moldt and Nina Thayer, all of whom volunteer their time at the Resale Shop, which is open to the public Wednesday mornings. More than 20 missions are supported by the shop’s proceeds. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Crowds gather Wednesday morning at the United Church on Rose Street for the first day of operation of its new Resale Shop. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Couple Introduces Oppenheimer Place Residents to Diwali
J. Aiyeswaria and P. Kumaranand in traditional dress at Oppenheimer Place Wednesday, celebrate the Diwali festival. Aiyeswaria painted the peacock picture in the background. Courtesy Photo
Staff Report
P. Kumaranand is a Post Doc at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He and his wife J. Aiyeswaria are from India and temporary residents at Oppenheimer Place.
The Hindu couple spoke to residents about Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated Nov 13 through Nov. 17.
For Hindus, Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is popularly known as the “festival of lights.” Read More
Food on the Hill: Smoked Deviled Eggs
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
ingredients
10 hard boiled eggs, peeled
Soaked wood chips
Charcoal grill
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finally chopped onions
¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons red Sriracha Rooster Sauce or to taste
directions
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Soak the wood chips in water for about ½ hour and then drain. I do this in a plastic bag, I just find it easier. Cook the charcoal in the grill until they get a light coat of gray. Move all of the briquettes to one side of the grill. Read More
De Colores Hosts Hurricane Sandy Benefit Nov. 15
Shoe Box Gifts Needed for Operation Christmas Child
Photo: Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Courtesy/samaritanspurse.org
WRBC News:
Christmas is arriving early in Los Alamos, as White Rock Baptist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Soon, with the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.
Through Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, Los Alamos residents are helping send shoe box gifts to more than 8 million children Read More
The Right Kind of Help
Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
We live in a country today where diversity is highly esteemed, all opinions are equally true, and all religions are teaching a very similar theme.
Photo: Father Colin Kelly
It is also valued that to help others or yourself, you have to do it all on your own strength. This week at Generations, we will explore the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as well as how to share this uniqueness with other people.
We will discuss God’s original design for us to help others/ourselves, as well as how Jesus Christ made it possible for humans to fulfill that original purpose. Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Grand Opening Nov. 14
UNITED CHURCH News:
The community is invited to the grand opening celebration of the United Church Thrift Shop Nov. 14.
The thrift shop’s new location at 2525 Canyon Road is in the lower level of Craig Hall, opening onto the parking lot on the west side of the church property.
The event will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with door prizes.
At about 10 a.m., the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
