Community

Couple Covering Country in Tandem for Charity

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Leanne and David Smith on a cross country bicycle trip from Maine to Oregon. Courtesy photo

By Kirsten Laskey

Great ideas are conjured up every day. Take Los Alamos residents Leanne Smith and her husband, David, who came up with a plan to bike from Portland, Maine to Portland, Ore. for charity.

As of Sunday, the two were pedaling on their tandem bicycle through Wisconsin. Their journey began Aug. 2 and is expected to cover 3,000 miles in eight weeks.

The Smiths are raising money to repair a broken well in a community in Nicaragua. They invite people to sponsor one mile of their journey for $1. The proceeds Read More

Wednesday FAN Club at Former Scout Lodge

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Courtesy/CofC

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce August FAN Club is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29.

This is a great opportunity to see the site where the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses organization will be building Los Alamos’ first-ever hospice, and tour one of the more historic buildings in Los Alamos at the same time, in the former Scout Lodge, 2202 Canyon Road.

The driveway is just to the east of the Jewish Center and will be well marked for the occasion.

FAN Clubs are a great way to enjoy some light refreshments and network with fellow chamber members. Read More

Helping Neighbors – Enriching Lives: Los Alamos’ Newest Living Treasures

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By Janet “TJ” Taub

 

On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, L. Dick Tatro, Jeanne Butler and Douglas & Ruth Helmick Lier will be recognized and honored as the newest members of Living Treasures of Los Alamos (LTLA.)
 
The ceremony and reception, sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank, will commence at 2 p.m. in the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The public is warmly invited to attend.
 
This event is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of individuals who have so greatly enhanced life on the Hill. Friends, family and co-workers are encouraged to participate in the ceremony by sharing
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Community Invited to Tie Teal Ribbons Event

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OVARIAN CANCER TOGETHER News:

In memory of Cheri Host, Kathy Aikin and Emmy Hopson, the community is invited at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 to tie teal ribbons to the trees at Ashley Pond.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Saturday’s event is being held to raise awareness and not lose any more women in the community to the disease.

Even in its early stages ovarian cancer has symptoms. Research indicates that 95 percent of women with ovarian cancer had symptoms and 90 percent of women experienced symptoms with early-stage ovarian cancer.

Symptoms vary from woman to woman and many Read More

Rotary Club Speakers Through September

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ROTARY News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos meets 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave. Guests are always welcome.

September speakers include:

Sept 4: Greg Fisher, the County’s Economic Vitality Administrator, will share his observations, as well as his ideas, to address the challenges facing the community.

Sept. 11: Gillian Sutton of KRSN AM 1490 will present a view of local news through the perspective of radio.

Sept. 18: Sue York, national test kitchen consultant and Los Alamos Daily Post food columnist, will speak about her culinary background and Read More

Peak of Growing Season Underway for Farmers Market

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Produce from Salvador Corona’s family farm in Española can be found each Thursday through October at the Los Alamos Farmers Market. Courtesy photo

A wide variety of produce, dairy products, meats and more are available for purchase each Thursday through October at the Los Alamos Farmers Market in the Mesa Public Library parking lot on Central Avenue. Courtesy photo Read More

Espanola YMCA Teen Center Issues Call for Help

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Members of the Espanola YMCA Teen Center sold water to raise much needed funds for the nonprofit organization. Courtesy/EYTC

By Ben Sandoval, director
Española YMCA Teen Center

On Saturday Aug. 4, the Espanola YMCA Teen Center participated in what some are calling the largest cultural display of Northern New Mexico: The inaugural Mainstreet Showdown Lowrider and Custom Bicycle show.

This event was powered by Cultura Promotions, The City of Española and the community therein.

We (EYTC) were asked to participate in the event as a way to help boost funds to our already struggling program.

Through Read More

Kiwanis Club Speaker Schedule for September

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KIWANIS News:
 
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meets noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Masonic Lodge on Sage Street, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road. Guests are always welcome.

Sept. 4: Young people from Los Alamos County who recently visited the Sister City Sarov (Russia) will talk about their trip.

Sept. 11: Tom Nagawieki, an environmental services specialist with Los Alamos County, will speak about the County’s plans for a new glass recycling program. Nagawieki will be accompanied by Sandra West from the Co-op Store.

Sept. 18: Los Alamos Kiwanis President Kristy Read More

PEEC Offers New Afterschool Nature Clubs

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Members of PEEC’s Critter Club. Courtesy Photo

PEEC News:

PEEC is offering two new clubs for kids in grades kindergarten through third:

  • Nature Detectives for grades K-1; and
  • Outdoor Explorers for grades 2-3. 

The clubs are 3:45-5:15 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 4 and run every Tuesday through Nov. 27. Angelique Harshman and Beth Cortright will teach the clubs.

PEEC’s Nature Clubs are a great way to help children connect with the outdoors. Members will investigate local animals and plants, and connect with the wild side of the Pajarito Plateau through a variety of activities.  Read More

W.O.L.F. Comes to PEEC

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Photo by Elke Duerr

PEEC News:

Elke Duerr of the Web of Life Foundation comes to PEEC for an interactive presentation about wolves in the southwest at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.

This presentation will be suitable for all ages, and will include hands-on activities and documentary film footage. The talk is free and open to the public.

Duerr will provide facts about wolves in New Mexico, and hands-on experiences from her “Wolf Trunk.”

The audience will be able to see wolf tracks and fur, and learn about how researchers radio collar a wolf to track its movements.

Participants will be able to howl with Read More