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Herbal Remedies for Children at PEEC Oct. 13

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Herbalist Kristi Beguin. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Visit PEEC from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to learn about effective herbal remedies for children. 

Kristi Beguin, an experienced herbalist, will give a talk on how to use herbal medicines to treat common childhood illnesses and enhance children’s immunity.

Participants in the class will learn how they can be in charge of their family’s health and wellness concerns using common herbal remedies.  

They’ll also learn to tune in to their intuition about health and wellness, and learn how to quickly respond to those Read More

‘Small Business Saturday’ and United Way TEAM UP!

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Courtesy/NNMUW
NNMUW News:
The United Way of Northern New Mexico is offering local businesses an opportunity to team with them in a local shopping initiative on Small Business Saturday, to be held Nov. 24.
Businesses who choose to participate will be promoted through local (Los Alamos and Espanola) media, and to all employees at Los Alamos National Laboratory through the employee giving campaign.
Businesses will be asked to contribute a minimum 5 percent of sales to the United Way on that busy shopping day.
Be aware that the deadline to have your business promoted through the United Way at LANL
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High Tea On the Hill at 1 p.m. Sunday

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Courtesy/UWYT

United Way News:

The United Way Youth Team will host High Tea on the Hill from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 in the lobby of Los Alamos High School. 

A variety of aromatic teas will be served along with:

  • cucumber and dill sandwiches;
  • egg salad sandwiches;
  • cranberry and oranges scones;
  • Ghirardelli’s brownies; and
  • pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon-cheese frosting.

A truly delightful array will be enjoyed. 

A student violinist will provide lovely background music for guests and all of this for only $15.

Event organizers are United Way Youth Team members Lindsay Roach, Sarah Read More

Celebrate Los Alamos Family Council’s 50-Year Anniversary Wednesday!

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CELEBRATE 50 YEARS!

The community is invited to join Los Alamos Family Council as it kicks off of a year-long celebration commemorating 50 years of service to Los Alamos.

The celebration begins from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 with a FAN Club at the Los Alamos Family Council offices, 1505 15th St., Suite C (SW corner of the two story building.)

Stop by to meet the people who make up the behavioral health agency, learn about the services and resources they provide and enjoy fellowship and refreshments.

Well-known Los alamos resident Margaret Browne was the psychologist who founded LAFC five Read More

PEEC Talk: How Las Conchas Fire Affected Valles Caldera Oct. 16

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Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to come to PEEC from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear how the Las Conchas Fire affected the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Rebecca Oertel, a Forest and Range Plant Ecologist at the VCNP will present the talk.

Oertel grew up in Los Alamos, obtained a degree in biochemistry, and has worked in the Jemez Mountains Area for the past 18 years as a biologist. 

Although she has been at the VCNP for only one year, her extensive experience in the Jemez Mountains includes 11 years as a Biologist at Bandelier National Read More

Dog Dies After Saving Owner From Fire

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By Sonya Ortiz
Jona Manufacturing Services, Inc

In the middle of the night of Sept. 27, Shawn Perraglio was woken up by his dog Bruce because his house was on fire.

Apparently the fire was really out of hand already; Shawn had to crawl out of the house on his hands and knees.

Once Shawn was out of the house, he realized that Bruce did not follow him. Shawn attempted to go back in the house to rescue his dog.

Shawn had to break a window to get back into the house; he has suffered lacerations to his tendons and artery in his hand and arm.

Shawn’s efforts were brave, but his dog Bruce did not make it.

Shawn was taken Read More

Inez Ross Book Signing at Ruby K’s Oct. 18

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Local author Inez Ross will sign her latest book, “Blaize Castle” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

 

By Mandy Marksteiner

With her red feathery hat and short curly hair, longtime Los Alamos resident Inez Ross is easy to recognize. And so are her popular romance novels.

The local author will have a book signing to promote her latest novel, Blaize Castle, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2.

Attendees will be able to buy a signed copy of Blaize Castle and meet the author.

Ross is Read More

Masonic Waffle Event Aids Habitat for Humanity

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MASONIC News:

The community is invited to attend the Masonic Waffle Breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Los Alamos Masonic Lodge at 15th Street and Canyon Road.

The charity breakfast costs $7; $3 for children age 6 and under, with the proceeds going to benefit the Habitat for Humanity – Espanola Valley and Los Alamos Building Kindness Home Repair Program. 

A truck will be parked at the event to accept donations of items for the Habitat Thrift Store as well as new and used building supplies for the Habitat ReStore. Read More

Stock Up for Winter at Thursday’s Farmers Market

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LAFM News:

The weather is turning colder and there are a limited number of market days left for this season.

Stock up for the winter at the Los Alamos Farmers Market  running 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Mesa Public Library parking lot.

FInd plenty of Roasted Green Chile / Peppers / Carrots / Red Chile / Sage and Corn Decorations / Salad Greens / Squash / Garlic / Onions / Beets / Chard / Broccoli / Potatoes of every color / Winter Squashes / Salad Greens / Tomatoes / Jams / Cucumbers / Cider / Lamb / Goat Cheeses / Cow’s Milk and Butter / Breads / Pizzas / Sticky Buns / Cookies / Cauliflower Read More

Explore White Rock Artists & Artisans Market Today

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NMA&CD News:

The White Rock Artists & Artisans Market is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 7 in the outdoor space of The Hive at 134 N.M. 4. 

The Market features local artists selling jewelry, Native American pottery and photography, along with many items for the upcoming holidays. 

Stop by, have a look and support the community’s local artists and artisans. Read More