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Los Alamos Historical Society Presents Dr. Jack Shlachter’s Talk ‘Jews in Theory’

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LAHS News:

Dr. Jack Shlachter

The Los Alamos Historical Society will present Dr. Jack Shlachter and his talk, “Jews in Theory” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos.

A snapshot of the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos in 1945 reveals a leadership structure that is disproportionately of Jewish heritage; the division leader, deputy division leader, chief consultant, and six of the eight group leaders were “Jewish” by some definition of the term.

Of the roughly 80 individuals in the division, four (all “Jewish”) would go on to become Nobel Read More

Posts From Abroad: The Gibson’s Travel Through Egypt

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Los Alamos residents Robert Gibson and his wife Lori Heimdahl Gibson spent time traveling through Egypt earlier this month including a visit to the Khafre Pyramid, one of the three major pyramids at Giza near Cairo. Photo by Robert Gibson

Lori Heimdahl Gibson stands near the Great Sphinx at Giza. Photo by Robert Gibson

Staff Report

Longtime Los Alamos residents Lori Heimdahl Gibson, founder of JUNTOS, and her husband, former County Councilor Robert Gibson spent time visiting Egypt earlier this month.

After returning home to Los Alamos, the couple shared some of the photos from their trip with Read More

Growing Older is Not for Weaklings…

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COUNTY EXTENSION News:

Strength Training Program for Women and Men Ages 50 and Older

If your New Year’s resolution is to get into shape and fit – here is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. 

The Strong Women and Men program is a research based strength training program for women and men 50 years of age and older. 

Previously called the StrongWomen and Men Growing Stronger programs, this offering allows for both women and men to strength train in the same class. 

Scientific research has demonstrated that exercise with weights (strength training) will increase strength, Read More

Put Life Back Into Your Life

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Managing Your Chronic Disease
By Paula Roybal Sánchez
Extension Home Economist

Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Join a free two-and-a-half hour MyCD Workshop being sponsored by Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and the Family YMCA. 

You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. 

If you have conditions such as Read More

Mesa Library: Metal Menagerie by Richard Swenson and David Trujillo

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Local artist Richard Swenson with his larger than life ‘running man’ piece at Audobon Park in New Orleans. Courtesy/MPL

LIBRARY News:

Metal Menagerie: Scrap Metal Sculpture by Richard Swenson and David Trujillo

Mesa Public Library Art Gallery Jan. 16-Feb. 27

Public Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16

Metal artisits Richard Swenson and David Trujillo are Los Alamos neighbors, friends and fellow sculptors of fantastic forms.

Their delightful rabbits; prancing, stylized horses; plunging and cavorting wild hogs; giraffes; whales; sinuous dragons; armadillos; porcupines, not to Read More

Winter Solstice at Ashley Pond

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An Ashley Pond goose heralds in the winter solstice. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Ducks and geese at the nearly frozen Ashley Pond during winter solstice. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

The County has laid the groundwork for construction of an ADA compliant pathway at Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Pouring cement is the County’s next step in creating an American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pathway from Central Avenue to Ashley Pond.

The local nonprofit organization, LA Walks, obtained funding for the pathway’s Read More

‘Tis the Season … for E Books!

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LIBRARY News:

Many choices exist these days of smart phones, tablets, laptops, e readers and other devices and Los Alamos County Library System has expanded its services with audio books and eBooks available for instant download to any of these devices from the library’s website.

Best-selling and classic titles are available anytime, anywhere from your library … find out how to download FREE e books and audio books to your device.

To make it fun and easy, the library is offering a series of ‘how to’ clinics to help patrons get started enjoying reading and listening to books wherever they Read More

Pet of the Week: Remy the Lab/Shepherd Mix

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Remy

FOS News:

Remy is a spayed female, lab/shepherd mix with a red coat. She is good with big dogs but does not care for cats or small dogs.

Remy is a gentle, shy creature that will respond to love and patience. She would love a home where she will get lots of exercise. She would make a wonderful hiking or running partner. She has some crate training.

TheLos Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets and others are currently off-campus in foster homes.

Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for more information about volunteering, Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Dec. 28

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This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com

Warm Water Weekend at the Aquatic Center, Sat. Dec. 29 and Sun. Dec. 30

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Valles Caldera National Preserve 5-8 p.m.
Make your reservation. Tickets include: Snowshoeing, XC-Skiing, Fireworks, Bonfires, Food, Door prizes, and more! Call 1-866-382-5537 or https:////www.vallescaldera.gov

Los Alamos Little Theater Presents: Frost/Nixon Written by Peter Morgan.
Opening 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4-19 and 2 p.m. Sunday Jan. 13

The Blue Window Bistro will Read More

‘Los Alamos Friends’ Hosts New Year’s Eve Open House

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LOS ALAMOS FRIENDS News:

Celia Browne will be hosting a New Year’s Eve open house for the new social club, Los Alamos Friends, at her home on Arizona Avenue. 

The event starts at 6 p.m. and will run until midnight or later. There will be food, wine, punch and treats; anyone attending can bring a bottle of wine or a dish to pass but it’s not required. 

Anyone interested in Los Alamos Friends is welcome to join … for information on the group, visit https:////groups.yahoo.com/group/los_alamos_friends/ or call Celia Browne at 695-5788.

About Los Alamos Friends: Read More