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Moonshadow is Friends of the Shelter ‘Pet of the Week’

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Moonshadow the cat is available for adoption. Courtesy photo

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:

Moonshadow is a friendly, playful older kitten. He and a group of his friends came into the shelter and their family never came back to get them.  

They all get along well in the communal cat room at the shelter.  

Moonshadow has his first kitten shots, is neutered and ready for his new family.

For information on adopting Moonshadow or other dogs and cats from the shelter, visit https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html

 

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Public Invited to Saturday Book Fair at Fuller Lodge

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LAHM News:

The Los Alamos Historical Museum and its publishing arm, Bathtub Row Press, are sponsoring a book fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 in Fuller Lodge.

More than 20 book publishers and authors from throughout the state are participating.

These book publishers and authors are excited about coming to Los Alamos because of its reputation as an intellectual community where people read books.

The Los Alamos Historical Museum and Bathtub Row Press hopes to make this an annual event and to eventually include writing and publishing workshops and other book-related pursuits.

The public Read More

UPDATE: Ring in for LALT’s ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’

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By Bonnie Gordon

Mild-mannered Jean is calmly eating a bowl of lobster bisque in a café when she’s disturbed by an annoying cell phone at the next table.

She asks the man to turn it off several times before discovering he can’t — because he’s dead.

Sara Ruhl’s dark comedy, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” opens Sept. 21 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre.

Jean starts answering the dead man’s cell phone and is plunged into a black comedy in which she meets Gordon’s larger than life circle of friends and family, including  his wife — and his girlfriend.

As Jean is dragged into Gordon’s world, she makes some Read More

Rotarians, Guests and Candidates Hear Economic Vitality Talk by Greg Fisher of Los Alamos County

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Rotarian Lewis Muir chats with Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administratorr Greg Fisher, who delivered a talk at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Council candidates on both sides of the aisle listen to County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher speak about the progress the County has made and the challenges yet to overcome in terms of infrastructure, attracting new business, affordable housing and similar issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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LeadHer: Los Alamos Launches Sept. 12

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LeadHer: Los Alamos News:

LeadHer: Los Alamos is a new, interdenominational Christian women’s group.

The first LeadHer Los Alamos meeting will be 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Mesa Public Library (Community Rooms upstairs) in Los Alamos.

The purpose of this group is to help women grow spiritually through revelation, inspiration and application.

LeadHer Los Alamos meets twice a month. The first meeting the women get together and watch a video teaching with a theme.

The second meeting, the women participate in a community service project. The September theme is, The Power of Purpose. Read More

United Way Campaign Kick-off is Sept. 12 at LANB

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UNWNNM News:

The United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) invites you to the 2013 Campaign kick-off.

The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.

The Blue Window Bistro is sponsoring this year’s event by providing hors d’oeuvres. The 2013 Campaign co-chairs are Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Gene Schmidt and his wife Wendy.

UWNNM is a grant making organization dedicated to engaging human and financial resources to help meet the needs of our communities.

The campaign kick-off marks the beginning of Read More

FSN Announces Programs for this Semester

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FSN News:

Family Strengths Network is a private, non-profit organization serving families since 1989 through its Family Resource Center within the Pueblo Complex at 1900 Diamond Dr. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday with scheduled evening class times available.

This semester, FSN is offering a variety of programs:

“Prevent Suicide: Provide A.I.D.”

Date: Monday, Sept. 10 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Teen Center

Instructor: Elisa Enriquez, MSW, LISW

Cost: Free

Registration: Appreciated, but not required: Online at lafsn.org

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Cupcakes Coming Soon to Ruby K’s Menu

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From left, Ruby K’s owner Ruby Alexander with bakers Katherine Johnson and Beth Bowman. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

By Mandy Marksteiner

Ruby K’s Bagel Café has been a part of Beth Bowman’s routine for the past seven years. Every Wednesday, after working out with friends, they all go to Ruby K’s for bagels.

She has recently joined the staff as a baker.

Bowman, along with Katherine Johnson (another Ruby K’s employee), is test baking to come up with a new line of cupcakes. 

Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

They initially plan to introduce several basic flavors.

“The flavors will evolve,” Bowman Read More

What’s at Thursday’s Farmers Market…

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This week Matt Romero will sell bushel’s of Green Chile … medium hot only. Courtesy/LAFM

FARMERS MARKET News:

Los Alamos Farmers Market is set for 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Mesa Public Library parking lot at Central Avenue and Bathtub Row.

What’s at market:
Zuchunni, beets, celery, onions, tomatoes of every variety and color, cucumbers, garlic, kale, potatoes, bell peppers, fennel, pumpkins, Pabalnos, Big Jim chiles, Joe parker chiles, alcalde improved, Yellow hots, Jalapenos, green onions, Salad mixes, heads of butter lettuces, carrots of every color, Shishitos Read More

LAYL Seeks Dirty Cars for Fundraiser

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LAYL News:

Los Alamos Youth Leadership (LAYL) members will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in the parking lot at Los Alamos National Bank.

Money raised from the event will be used on volunteer projects such as the annual Adopt A Family. Last year’s car wash raised about $350 dollars.

LAYL was founded in 2005. It is a program that helps students in grades 9-12 gain leadership skills that are useful later in life.

Each year, students are placed in groups with adult leaders. The teams plan projects to benefit the community while enhancing the leadership capabilities of the Read More