Community

Which Norris and Lois Bradbury Sculpture Should Be Placed at New Municipal Building?

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See all three sculpture proposal options below:

COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places Advisory Board has posted a new question on the County’s “Open Forum” webpage: Which Norris and Lois Bradbury sculpture should be recommended to the County Council for fabrication and installation at the new Los Alamos County Municipal Building?

The Board is seeking public comment on proposals received for this next set of historical sculptures. These sculptures of the Bradburys, the third and fourth in the series after Oppenheimer and Groves, represent the Cold War Era, and will be located in front of the Read More

Local Firefighters Shave Heads to Fight Childhood Cancer

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St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events have raised more than $11 million so far in 2013. Courtesy photo

Staff report

The Los Alamos Fire Department is hosting a head-shaving event to benefit childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The head-shaving event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at White Rock Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4.

Fifteen firefighters including Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider have signed up to be shaved.

Los Alamos Firefighter and Team LAFD Treasurer James Thwaits told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he has not been cutting his hair in Read More

Relay for Life Kickoff Breakfast is Saturday

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ACS News:

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Los Alamos will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at Masonic Lodge (corner of 15th and Sage in Los Alamos) for a kickoff breakfast.

Relay For Life is the world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement. Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, Read More

Empty Nesters Group to Learn Estate Planning

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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

Historic District Guide Training Starts Today

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Los Alamos Historical Museum. Courtesy photo.

LAHS News

Mandatory walking tour guide training will take place at 11 a.m. to noon today, Friday March 8.

Volunteer guides should gather promptly at 11 a.m. in the Nambe Room of Fuller Lodge, and will walk the tour route in the Historic District.

March 11 will be the kick-off date for these 1-hour long guided walks, which are being offered Monday through Saturday.

Tickets for these docent-guided tours are $10 for adults and will be on sale each day at the Historical Museum, 1050 Bathtub Row (next to Fuller Lodge), and can be obtained just before the tour. Read More

Los Alamos Federation of Republican Women Meets March 14

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LAFRW News:
 
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., March 14, at UNM-LA, Building 2, Room 203.
 
The guest speaker will be Frances Fernandes who is president of the Santa Fe Federated Republican Women.
 
Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for the LAFRW charity.
 
All Replubicans are encouraged to attend.
 
For more information, contact Donna MacDonald at 662-4001.
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LAVNS Daffodils Available Throughout Los Alamos

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Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Services will be selling daffodils at Los Alamos National Bank, 1200 Trinity Dr., Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row and Smith’s Food and Drug Centers at 535 Central Ave., in Los Alamos and on Longview Drive White Rock today, March 7 and Friday, March 8. The daffodils also are available at “Daffodil Central,” 183 Central Park Square. The flowers sell for $5 per bunch, $10 with small vase and $15 with a large vase as shown in the photo. All pre-ordered deliveries will take place Saturday, March 9. Courtesy photo Read More

Community Invited to Grand Opening for Multi-Purpose Covered Arena

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COUNTY News:

The construction of the new Multi-Purpose Covered Arena near the North Mesa Stables is now complete.

The community is invited to join the Los Alamos County Council as they host a Grand Opening event for the new arena at 4 p.m., March 22 at Brewer Arena, 750 North Mesa Road.

A project website has been established to provide updates about this project at www.losalamosnm.us and click on “Projects.” The website will be updated whenever new information becomes available.  

The public may e-mail questions or comments to cpfd@lacnm.us.

The Los Alamos Pony Club submitted a Capital Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: March 6

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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