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Seeking New Living Treasures Nominations

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LIVING TREASURES News:

Nominations for new Living Treasures for the April 2013 ceremony are now being accepted.

Only residents of Los Alamos County are eligible to be nominated and elected as Treasures.

Include as much information as possible about the nominee and how the person has contributed to making Los Alamos a great place to live.

Guidelines for writing nominations are available at www.livingtreasureslosalamos.org.

Email and the completed nomination to rosalieheller88@gmail.com by Nov. 30. Read More

Rotarians Learn About UNM-LA Accelerate Program

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Gabrielle Fresquez and Derek Vigil are enrolled in the Accelerate Program at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon

By Bonnie J. Gordon

At a lunch meeting Tuesday Nov. 6, Los Alamos Rotarians learned about the Accelerate Technical Training and Job Placement Program, available at six Northern New Mexico colleges, including UNM-Los Alamos.

The program is funded through a grant from the Department of Energy.

Accelerate is a program that trains and retrains people of all ages and educational backgrounds for enhanced employment opportunities in technology related fields while balancing academics Read More

Program Offers Hearing Loss Treatment Options

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By Paula Roybal Sánchez,
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Home Economist
 
Among seniors, hearing loss is the third most prevalent but treatable disabling condition behind arthritis and hypertension. 

Frequently, however, hearing loss is misinterpreted as a lack of intelligence or a lack of interest. For those individuals with hearing loss this could not be further from the truth. 

Photo: Dr. Ian J. Alexander

The reality is that individuals with hearing loss are sometimes the last to recognize they have a problem. 

Have you Heard?  Hearing Loss and Older Adults Read More

United Church Thrift Shop Grand Opening Nov. 14

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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

Swankiest Event of Season Coming to Los Alamos!

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Bronze statue by David Pearson. Courtesy photo

SPEAKEASY SOIREE:

Get ready for the swankiest event of the season! The Speakeasy Soiree, benefitting the United Way of Northern New Mexico, takes place from 5:30-10 p.m., Nov. 16 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos.

Come on over and Charleston the night away during the 1920s themed night of dining and dancing at the Dixie Girl restaurant in Los Alamos. 

The Speakeasy Soiree is sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank and 100 percent of the profits go directly to supporting the United Way of Northern New Mexico’s efforts in the local Read More

November Lecture: Brief History of Wendover Airfield

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LAHS News:

Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to offer its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.”

The November lecture is a brief history of the Wendover Airfield in Utah by James Petersen

James Petersen’s talk on Historic Wendover Airfield will touch on the origin of Wendover, Utah, and then focus on the period from the inception of the Army Air Force base to the end of World War II.

The history of the B-17 and B-24 bomber training as well as the contribution of Wendover to the Manhattan project will be discussed.

The presentation will include original photographs from the airfield Read More

Rotarians Enhance LAHS Memorial Garden

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Los Alamos Rotarians Eric Ferm and Chuck Tallman wield a two-man augur Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos High School Memorial Garden. The men prepared the soil for the Saturday work party of Rotary Club members who planted flower bulbs in the garden. The Rotary Club holds weekly meetings at noon Tuesday’s at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. This week’s speaker is Jackie LaNew who will talk about the Accelerate Program at UNM-LA. To reserve a spot, call Rotary President Linda Hull at 662-7950. Photo by Gil Butler Read More

‘Woman in Black’ Pays Triumphant Visit to Los Alamos

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Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Review By Bonnie Gordon

Do not miss The Woman in Black at Los Alamos Little Theater through Nov. 11.

Not only do I guarantee you’ll be creeped out, this is a play that makes you think, and the production is outstanding.

“The Woman in Black,” adapted from the book by Susan Hill by Stephen Mallatratt, premiered in 1987 and has been running steadily on the London stage since 1989.

Don’t think that just because you saw the movie version, you should skip this play. Seeing the story on the stage is an entirely different experience.

The play is a send up of the classic English

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Start a Tradition at North Pole Workshop and Luminaria Walk

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COUNTY News:

North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk – Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables.

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division, members of the Posse Lodge, Pony Club and Stable Owners Association as we create a fun holiday event for all ages from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 9, from  for the North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk.

The event includes professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.

Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes, and enjoy the North Mesa stables lit up with luminarias and holiday Read More