Fun Outings

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Sept. 11 Game

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Bridge News:

Below is one of the 21 hands played in the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club’s Sept. 4 game.

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

East was the dealer.

 

 

Opening bids in a major suit, hearts or spades, generally promise 5+ cards. Holding at least 13 points, West opens with 1♠. North has a sound 2♣ overcall. East can either bid 3♠, a limit raise showing 10-12 points and at least three trumps, or just bid the 4♠ game.

North’s Opening Lead is probably the ♣K, the top of a sequence. Declarer (West) Read More

Fulldome Photography Showcase In Planetarium Oct. 5

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The community is invited to join PEEC 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the planetarium for a collaborative Fulldome Photography Showcase featuring nature photos submitted by local creatives. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to its collaborative, first-ever Fulldome Photography Showcase, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 5, 2024. Step inside the fulldome planetarium and be captivated by a stunning 360-degree photo showcase, highlighting the breathtaking beauty of the natural landscapes in northern New Mexico and the night sky.

This showcase Read More

SFNF Waives Fees Today For National Public Lands Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many day-use recreation sites for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) today, Sept. 28.

As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity for more Americans to get outdoors and connect with their public lands. Use the National Environmental Education Foundation’s event-finder tool to find a National Public Lands Day volunteer opportunity near you.

The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal agencies to encourage all to visit their public Read More

LAHS eSports Team Hosting Fundraising Events

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Los Alamos High School eSports Team. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School eSports Team started off the Fall Season this week. Last Spring the team, Secret City eSports, was ranked the number one program in the United States by USA Today. At the NMAA State Finals in April they came in third overall with all five varsity teams earning medals.

This fall there are three additional teams competing, bringing the total to eight teams competing for LAHS. There are teams for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League, Hearthstone and Pokémon Read More

Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier For 2024

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BANDELIER News:

The community is invited to attend Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta. This year, Fall Fiesta is the weekend of Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.

“This is by far the largest Fall Fiesta event ever at Bandelier,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We are excited to host so many artisans and demonstrators this year. The experiences, history and artistry of these craftsmen really help to make connections to the people that have ancestral and traditional connections to this place. This is not something Read More

Red River Oktoberfest 2024 Brings German Tradition To The Mountains Oct. 11-13

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RR News:

RED RIVER — Red River will once again come alive with Bavarian spirit as the 19th annual Red River Oktoberfest is set to kick off Oct. 11-13, 2024.

Hosted by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this event is a beloved tradition that blends German culture with the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

With a range of festivities, Oktoberfest promises to be a lively celebration of food, beer, music, and family-friendly entertainment.

A Taste of Germany in the Heart of Red River

Attendees can expect a delightful mix of authentic German food and locally brewed craft beer, creating Read More

‘A Month Of Art & Culture’ Community-wide Celebration Includes Life Drawing And Jazz At Mesa Public Library

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Scene from the 2023 Life Drawing and Jazz event. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

For the third year in a row, the Los Alamos Public Library will participate in the MainStreet and Creative District sponsored, community-wide celebration of a Month of Art & Culture. This year, the Library celebrates with an “Intro to Life Drawing” program, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 and a “Life Drawing and Jazz” lounge after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5. Both events will take place at Mesa Public Library.

In what has become an annual marquee event, the Mesa Public Library opens the doors after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Read More

Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28

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PAJARITO News:

Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.

Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.

The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More

New Exhibit Of Art Quilts Opens At Step Up Gallery With Reception Saturday Sept. 28

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The Man I Married by Terri Lagerway. Courtesy photo SAQA

Telephone Tag is on view at Step Up Gallery. Photo shows how an image can be interpreted by artists taking it from representational to abstract on the left, and from abstract to representational on the right. Courtesy photo SUG

Step Up Gallery News:

The latest offering at Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library presents a burst of color and vivid tributes to beloved people and pets. Two traveling exhibits, Personality Plus and Telephone Tag, are being shown. Both were created by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA).

The combined Read More

City Of Española Centennial Celebration Committee To Host Benefit Pancake Breakfast Sunday Sept. 29

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City Of Española News:

ESPAÑOLA — The City of Española Centennial Celebration Committee has announced its first fundraising event to support the city’s upcoming centennial anniversary celebrations. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Beatrice V. Q. Martinez City Senior Center.

Tickets for the breakfast are $10 per person, with free admission for children 6 and under. The event will feature delicious pancakes, a silent auction with a variety of items up for bid, and a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together in support of a shared Read More