Dining

Scenes: Taste Of Knowledge ‘Afternoon In Provence’

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An integral part of the LAPS Foundation’s Taste of Knowledge: An Afternoon in Provence, Saturday at the Pig+Fig Cafe in White Rock, this quartet calls themselves K2L2 because their group comprises two Karens and two Lauras. From left, Taste of Knowledge organizers Karen Hawkins, Karen Easton, Pig+Fig owner Laura Crucet and LAPS Foundation Executive Director Laura Loy. The Taste of Knowledge is an annual fundraiser for the LAPS Foundation, which benefits students, teachers and classrooms. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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LANL Friendships Last A Lifetime

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In a practice that has occured every month for more than three decades, a group of brilliant retirees from the Weapons Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory gathered Wednesday for lunch and laughter. The group of 18 members ranges in age from the mid 60s to mid 90s. They meet at a couple of different restaurants around town and last Wednesday gathered at the Blue Window Bistro on Central Avenue. From left, Gordon Willcutt, Sheila Shafer, Barry Shafer, Albert Charmatz, Joan Charmatz, Alice Horpedahl and Richard Maltrud. Group members not at Wednesday’s lunch include Burt Banks, George Read More

100+ Women Who Care Meets At Cottonwood Thursday

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COMMUNITY News:

The 100+ Women Who Care volunteer advisory committee invites local women to attend the open quarterly philanthropic dinner 5:30-7 pm, Thursday, Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens.

 A free meal, sponsored by TechSouce, will be provided to those who attend the event.

Attendees will hear 3 5-minute presentations from local nonprofits about their needs, and attendees will vote with their dollars to support one organization with the majority votes. 

Attendance does require a philanthropic donation per votes, described below.  

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‘An Afternoon In Provence’ Tickets Still Available; Wine And Food Plus So Much More

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Preview auction items on the event website. Courtesy/LAPSF

LAPSF News:

Tickets are still available for “An Afternoon in Provence”, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Pig + Fig Café in White Rock.

The fundraising event is put on by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and Pig + Fig Café as part of A Taste of Knowledge, which raises money for all Los Alamos Public Schools.

Tickets to “An Afternoon in Provence” are $60 and can be purchased at www.tok.givesmart.com.

While the five wine and food pairing stations are the stars of the show, they are not the only attractions. The event will feature silent

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Tickets Available For Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!

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Trio Los Amigos de New Mexico perform Mariachi music at a previous ¡Fiesta Los Alamos! Courtesy photo

ROTARY CLUB News:

Rotary Club of Los Alamos invites the community to join its efforts to support local and international service and humanitarian projects that benefit children, families and individuals all over the world as well as right here in Los Alamos and surrounding areas.

¡Fiesta Los Alamos! has become a family tradition and this year is 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Mexican fair catered by Sirpheys, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Yuan’s Dumpling & Noodle House

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On the job in Los Alamos is Nancy Yuan at Yuans Dumpling House Tuesday afternoon at 1350 Central Ave., behind the Bradbury Science Museum. Yuans offers fresh, homemade, traditional Asian comfort food 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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It’s Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo Time!

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Photo by Leslie Bucklin/County

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to head downtown Saturday for the the Annual Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade, which kicks off at 10 a.m., then stay to meander through Ashley Pond Park with its fair booths, bouncy houses and exhibits (at Mesa Public Library).

Also, shop the beautiful artwork offered during the 39th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. There will be plenty of food vendors on site so stay and enjoy a picnic lunch by the pond.

Los Alamos County Councilors will once again host a booth featuring County projects,
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Community Joins CB FOX In Celebrating 40 Years!

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CB FOX has been serving the community of Los Alamos for the past 40 years at 1735 Central Ave. and hosted an anniversary celebration Saturday, highlighted by raffles, hot dogs, music, airbrush tattoos and more. The event gave community members an opportunity to visit with friends and share memories with the Fox family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Meet the Fox Family from left, Ryan Guenther, Melissa Fox, Anne Fox, Ethan Fox, Andy Fox, Suzy Fox Wilson, Cottrell Fox, Nolan Fox and Dave Fox. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Brats on the grill were a big favorite. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More