Fun Outings

Los Alamos Newcomers Meetup At projectY Monday Dec. 5

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Meetups are held the first Monday of every month, or the second Monday if there is a holiday. The meetup is at projectY in Central Park Square where folks can chat with other newcomers and chat with some locals to get insider information about living in Los Alamos. Then the group moves across way to the Tub where the Chamber buys the first round! This is a great resource for new hires, or anyone new to town. Courtesy/Chamber Read More

Scenes Of SALA Grand Opening Hosted By Chamber

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Scene from the ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon of Sala Event Center at 2551 Central Ave., in the former Reel Deal Movie Theater. Hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Muy Salsas, Rose Chocolatier, Papa Murphy’s, the Hill Stompers. games and a movie beginning at 7 p.m. are all part of the grand opening celebration. Courtesy/Chamber

Owner Allen Saenz at the grand opening celebration this afternoon of Sala Event Center at 2551 Central Ave., hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy/Chamber

Local golfer and Advertising Manager of the Los Alamos Daily Post KayLinda Crawford Read More

United Church Thrift Shop Hosts Christmas Sale Dec. 3

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Coming up 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, The United Church Thrift Shop annual EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS SALE will again fill Graves Hall with lightly used and like-new items related to Christmas—trees, ornaments, clothes, decorations—all things Christmas. The prices simply can’t be beat, and all proceeds support outreach and relief in Northern New Mexico. Plenty of parking west of the church at 2525 Canyon Road. Signs will direct customers to Graves Hall. Elevator accessible. More information about the Thrift Shop and the historic United Church can be found on the website. Courtesy/United Church Read More

Hawk Hangout Teens Looking For Sponsors

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Hawk Hangout teens at LAMS decorating their float for Homecoming. Photo by Eric Burnside

COUNTY News:

Last November marked the sixth Hawk Hangout event – and it continues to gain popularity among students. 

Named by the students, Hawk Hangout is a free monthly gathering that engages middle school kids in fun social activities that are generously hosted and sponsored by Los Alamos County Recreation, Teen Court, Library and Social Service departments, in collaboration with the Los Alamos Middle School, YMCA, Youth Activity Center and SALA Los Alamos Event Center. 

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Widely Acclaimed World-Premiere Staging Of ‘The Hours’ Streams Live From The Met To Cinemas Worldwide Dec. 10

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‘The Hours’ Streams Live From The Met To Cinemas Dec. 10. Courtesy/The Met

The Met News:

NEW YORK, NY — After playing to sold-out audiences since its widely acclaimed premiere last week, Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours transmits live to cinemas worldwide at 12:55 p.m. (EST) Saturday, Dec. 10, as part of The Met: Live in HD series. 

Adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel and the film of the same name, The Hours marks the highly anticipated return of soprano Renée Fleming to the Met stage, starring alongside operatically-trained Broadway star Kelli Read More

NPS: Holiday Hours At Bandelier National Monument

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Snow in Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

Frijoles Canyon, the most popular and highly visited part of Bandelier National Monument, will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, to protect some of the most sensitive resources in the park. This closure includes the visitor center, Pueblo Loop Trail, Falls Trail, and other trails that start in the canyon.

Trails outside of Frijoles Canyon will remain open and visitors may hike and visit the park at one of the several trails along HWY 4, including, among others, Burnt Mesa, Cerro Grande and Tsankawi. Park rangers at Tsankawi will be available to answer Read More

Blue Window To Open 4-8 p.m. For Holiday Lights Parade

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The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. will be open 4-8 p.m. this Saturday for the Holiday Lights Parade on Central, and will feature some unique specials and special cocktails. Courtesy/BWB

Blue Window Bistro News:

The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. will be open 4-8 p.m. this Saturday for the Holiday Lights Parade on Central, and will feature some unique specials and special cocktails.

Also, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, the Blue Window Bistro has been serving Los Alamos for more than 40 years.

Visit labluewindowbistro or call 505.662.6305.

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HMS Implacable Will Collect Toys For Tots Donations At Holiday Lights Parade Saturday Night

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Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

HMS Implacable, the local chapter of the Royal Manticoran Navy, in support of the US Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” drive will have a float in this year’s Holiday Lights Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Due to the shortage of toys, HMS Implacable must “sadly” report that their float is empty, and humbly ask for the community’s assistance. The officers and crew of HMS Implacable would ask everyone who can to bring a new and unwrapped toy to the parade.

When you see their float in the parade, please step forward to drop your contribution into their float, or hand Read More