Education

Learn About ‘Super-Flocking’ During Raptor Migration Talk at PEEC

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Raptor migration in Veracruz, Mexico. Courtesy/photo

PEEC News:

It’s well known that some birds fly south for the winter, but migrating raptors put on an extreme show when hundreds of them converge near Veracruz, Mexico each year.

Learn more about this phenomenon from birder Robert Templeton at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.

The largest concentration of migrating raptors in the world occurs each fall in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

The geography of North America causes most of the migratory raptors from the U.S. and Canada to be funneled onto a narrow Read More

LANL Meteorologist Leads Cloudspotting Class March 19

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Lenticular clouds over Washington. Courtesy/NASA

PEEC News

Do you wonder what all the different types of clouds in the sky mean?

Come to a free Cloudspotting Class led by Los Alamos National Laboratory Meteorologist Jean Dewart at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. 

Dewart first learned to watch the sky when she came to New Mexico many years ago. In this talk, she will take participants on a tour through many types of clouds.

She’ll also explain what different types of clouds can tell us about the atmosphere and weather. Knowing a bit about the science

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Perch Paperie Extends Hours; Adds New Classes

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Perch Paperie News:

Now shoppers will have more time to get crafty at Perch Paperie. The store is extending its hours!

Perch Paperie will now be open M-F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perch Paperie has lots of fun classes coming up this month.

New classes are added all the time, so be sure and visit Perch Paperie online at https:////www.perchpaperie.com/ or click on the Perch Paperie ad on the Los Alamos Daily Post to find out the latest.

Paper Straw Pinwheel kids class: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, $7, all ages.
 
CD Case Sticker Book: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, $7, all ages, with
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FSN to Offer IMPACT Personal Safety 101

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FSN News:

Family Strengths Network will host IMPACT of Santa Fe for two special events in March.

IMPACT Personal Safety 101 and Healthy Relationships will be offered together on one night for people ages 15 through adult from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Teen Center.

Seventh and eighth graders can benefit from this important workshop with appropriate content from 6-8 .pm. Thursday, March 21 at FSN.

This class empowers participants by teaching them what assailants look for and how to avoid being chosen as a target.

Students practice awareness skills, body language, and using their voices. Read More

Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club Registration Opens March 11 for Training Classes

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Jennifer Necker with her dog Lorna. Photo by Carl Necker
 
LADOC News:
 
Registration for the next session of dog training classes offered by the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC) will begin March 11.
 
Classes this session include Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Beginning Agility, Conformation, Competitive Obedience and the paRENT Free Club, and will begin the week of April 1.
 
Class schedule, registration guidelines and registration form will be available on the LADOC website (https:////ladoc.dogbits.com) and at the LADOC building (246 East Road, Los Alamos.)
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Rotary Club Student of the Month for February: Caroline Schramm

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Caroline Schramm. Courtesy photo

ROTARY News:

Caroline Schramm, a junior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month for February. 

Schramm is the daughter of Janet and Garry Schramm and the sister of Christopher, Kaitlin, Kurt, Cory and Carson.

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects one student each month of the school year to honor as a Student of the Month. 

In addition to high school seniors, high school juniors are now eligible for the recognition. Students are nominated by their teachers and chosen on the basis of their academic achievement, Read More

YCC Job Applications Open Through March 22

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Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps members work on local trail. Courtesy photo
 
Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps members on Trail Day. Courtesy photo
 

YMCA News:

Job applications will be accepted until March 22 from youth ages 14 to 25 for hiring consideration with The Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps. The program will employ up to 45 youth in part or full-time positions for work in the Jemez Mountains and Canyons.

The positions are based in the outdoors improving public footpaths. The Y is hiring local area youth from Pojoaque, Rio Arriba County and Los Alamos in

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Kindergarten Roundup Starts Soon

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LAPS News:

Kindergarten Roundup is around the corner! Children who will turn age five by Sept. 1, 2013, are eligible for kindergarten next year.

See the following schedule for Roundup dates and times:

  • Aspen                       April 24           1:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Barranca                   March 27        12:30 p.m.
  • Chamisa                   April 24     
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U.S. Bank ‘Rally4Rewards’ Program – Earn $2,500 for LAHS

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LAHS News:

U.S Bank is a supporter of high school athletics/activities and has been a major sponsor of the NMAA for many years now.

In addition to serving as the title sponsor of the State Football, Basketball and Track Championships, U.S. Bank has also served as a large contributor to the NMAA Foundation.

Now, they are taking this even further with Monday’s launch of the “Rally4Rewards” program.

Through this program, U.S. Bank will be donating $2,500 to six different NMAA member schools. One school from each classification (B-5A) will be rewarded with a piece of this special $15,000 Read More

Junior Parent Night is March 11

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LAHS News:

Parents of current Los Alamos High School juniors are invited to attend Junior Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Speech Theater.

“Junior Parent Night is an evening presentation for the parents of current juniors which provides information on post-secondary options,” said Cindy Black, one of four guidance counselors at the high school. “We cover the college admission process, including two- and four-year colleges, technical and vocational schools, and military options. Information is available on college searches, SAT and ACT tests, admissions, financial aid Read More