Fun Outings

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Nov. 20 Game

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BRIDGE News:

During the Unit Championship game on Nov. 20, this was Board #4.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 4: West was the dealer; Both sides were vulnerable.

 

 

*Reverse (bidding a higher ranking suit after having bid a lower ranking suit), showing at least 17 points and at least 4-4 in hearts and spades

**Exclusion Blackwood, asking for aces other than in diamonds. Why might East make this bid? East’s hand might be worth a 7♣ bid if West holds the spade Ace. Regular Blackwood by East is Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Dec. 1

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Dec. 1.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the lodge at 650 North Mesa Road.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled Eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Sheriff’s Posse. Read More

TGIF: Chancel Bell Choir To Perform Dec. 6 In Santa Fe

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Chancel Bell Choir to perform holiday favorites Dec. 6 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Chancel Bell Choir will perform holiday favorites 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

The First Presbyterian Chancel Bell Choir plays for Sunday services as requested and prepares concerts for the TGIF recital series in December and May. The annual Christmas concert is a community favorite.

First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. Friday. These concerts are free and open to all. A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received. Read More

Magical Adventures Await Community At SALA Event Center

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SALA News:

The SALA Event Center announces an extraordinary week of cinema, featuring two beloved stories brought to life on the big screen. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience Wicked and Moana 2, a perfect blend of enchantment, adventure and unforgettable storytelling.

Wicked

Step into the magical land of Oz and discover the untold story of its most iconic characters. Wicked follows the lives of Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned girl, and Glinda, the ambitious blonde, as their destinys intertwine in this reimagined tale of friendship, love and betrayal.

Showtimes: Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Nov. 27, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Happy Thanksgiving.

A winter storm is forecast for the coming week. Stay safe and drive carefully if traveling to spend the holiday with family. Enjoy the food and the company.

The smaller streams and the tributaries of the Rio Grande are starting to freeze and ice over.

The choice of locations to fish is limited by the weather conditions. Some places to try are below El Vado Dam and Abiquiu Dam on the Chama River. The Rio Grande does not totally freeze over, but floating ice  can make fishing difficult.

Navajo Lake does not freeze over and remains Read More

Community Invited To Get Cozy With Hot Chocolate & Watch Home Alone 2 At Los Alamos Nature Center Saturday Dec. 14

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PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with an evening movie and gourmet hot chocolate bar in the planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center.

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This special screening of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

The fun kicks off at 4 p.m., with a customizable hot chocolate bar, followed by the movie screening at 4:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to dress in their favorite “ugly” holiday sweater or coziest pajamas and slippers to get into the holiday spirit!

About Home Alone 2 (1992): The holiday Read More

Daily Postcard: Graceful Osprey Soars Across Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: A graceful osprey soars across the sky in front of a forested hillside Saturday in Valles Caldera National Preserve. The community is invited to join a ranger Sunday,  Dec. 1 for a winter birding adventure at Valles Caldera. Arrive at 8 a.m. at the main gate on N.M. 4, and from there, participants will caravan to the starting location. Bring a small snack and drinking water, and wear comfortable clothes that are weather-appropriate. Either cross-country skis or snowshoes are strongly recommended for current conditions. Trail difficulty will range from easy to moderate, during Read More

Unitarian Church To Host Bizarre Bazaar & Frito Pie Lunch

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Susan Dryja shows off her recipe for Frito pie in preparation for the Unitarian Church’s Bizarre Bazaar taking place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1738 North Sage St. Courtesy/Unitarian Church

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos News:

The community is invited to attend the Bizarre Bazaar and Frito Pie Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

The Frito pies feature both meat and vegetarian versions and a choice of toppings including cheese, cilantro and sour cream. The event also includes a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy. Crafts and Read More

DALA’s ‘Nutcracker’ Saga Returns Dec. 6 With ‘RATcracker’

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Scene from the Dance Arts Los Alamos 2023 production of ‘The Nutcracker’. Courtesy/DALA

Scene from the Dance Arts Los Alamos 2023 production of ‘The Nutcracker’. Courtesy/DALA

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Dance Arts Los Alamos’s (DALA) epic re-interpretation of the “Nutcracker” ballet returns Dec. 6-8 with “RATcracker”.

This is the sequel to “Nutcracker on the Hill” and pretty much picks up where the original ballet concludes. It is Christmas Eve, 1944, and things have gone awry. The rats, led by the Rat Queen, have conquered the Land of Sweets. Meanwhile, Read More