Fun Outings

Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet April 15

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LAGS Board Secretary Paul Bradley to discuss ‘Mountain Climbing in Mexico’ at April meeting. Courtesy/Paul Bradley  

LAGS News:

The Los Alamos Geological Society (LAGS) will meet 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Los Alamos Christian Church, 92 East Road.
Guest speaker LAGS Secretary Paul Bradley will give a presentation on “Mountain Climbing in Mexico”.
Bradley will regale participants with his most recent adventure climbing the highest mountains of Mexico. He will describe the trip with an emphasis on his climbs of the mountains of La Malinche, Iztaccihuatl and Orizaba.
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Los Alamos Retirees Group To Hold Annual Meeting May 23

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LANL retirees gathered April 1 for monthly breakfast at Muy Salsas. Photo by Morrie Pongratz/LRG

LRG News:

Put another leaf on the table! Los Alamos Retirees (LRG) had a big crowd at its monthly breakfast last week at Muy Salsas.

LRG is a non-profit corporation, which seeks to maintain communications with and serve the needs and interests of the many retirees from LANL.

All LANL retirees are encouraged to join. Visit https://lalrg.org.

LRG gathers on the first Tuesday of the month to share breakfast, reminisce about the good ole days, keep an eye on retiree benefits and make new friends.

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Gardens At Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, Growing Together

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NMHS News:

Learn the “old ways” at Jemez Historic Site of how Indigenous Peoples farmed and shared food to prosper 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Jemez Historic Site.

Take part in the “Gardens of Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, and Growing Together” agricultural demonstration. The ancient village of Gisewa, much like other villages in the region, could have among other things been a place to gather and share what was brought from surrounding villages and areas.

The community is invited to attend and learn ways of growing crops and how to cook with those garden ingredients, then spend time sharing Read More

LANL Retiree Group To Gather May 23 For Annual Meeting

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Put another leaf on the table! Los Alamos Retirees (LRG) had a big crowd at its monthly breakfast last week at Muy Salsas.

LRG is a non-profit corporation, which seeks to maintain communications with and serve the needs and interests of the many retirees from LANL.

All LANL retirees are encouraged to join. Visit https://lalrg.org.

LRG gathers on the first Tuesday of the month to share breakfast, reminisce about the good ole days, keep an eye on retiree benefits and make new friends.

The LRG annual meeting is scheduled for noon Friday, May 23 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos. Read More

Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club To Meet Friday April 11

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Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club will meet April 11 upstairs at 4017 Arkansas. Courtesy/LAARC

LAARC News:

The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (LAARC) will meet at 8 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the Club Meeting Room upstairs at 4017 Arkansas.

This month’s agenda:

  • Discussion on LAARC’s new 501(c) (3) charity organization status and its registration with Los Alamos National Laboratory’s matching system for donations;
  • Plans for providing communications support at the upcoming Jemez Mountain Trail Runs event in May; and
  • How LAARC might support civilian (non-ham) communications during telecommunications
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Posts From The Road: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie View: A view toward the south from the Zabriskie Point walkway reveals a portion of the badlands in the area. The textures of the landscape and the various colors of the soil and rocks are easily visible from the walkway and viewpoint. The popular viewpoint is named in honor of Christian Zabriskie who was an executive with the Pacific Coast Borax Company more than 100 years ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Manly Beacon: The triangular shaped geological feature seen looking north from Zabriskie Point is the most notable feature in the badlands around the point. The stripped Read More

Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival May 10 At SALA

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend a “joyful, family-friendly celebration of the natural world—and the inspiring local projects making Los Alamos an even better place to live, play and  explore!”

The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival, sponsored by Shimano and local businesses, features a 90-minute program of adventurous, lighthearted short films—from extreme bike stunts and trail-loving dogs to stunning environmental shorts spanning Iceland to the Amazon.

Enjoy heartwarming tales of outdoor family adventures, plus a special short film by local filmmaker  Read More

LAAC Gears Up For Action-Packed Spring

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is gearing up for an action-packed spring filled with events.

Friday brought together 35 New Mexican artists for the grand opening of “Art and Nature” at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Celebrating Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s 25th anniversary and highlighting everything nature, the show runs through May 16.

Also, artist Donna Foley’s standalone exhibit, “Mountain and Desert Meditations” is on display through May 2 in the portal gallery at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

National Theater Live at SALA returns April 17 as part of a year-long sponsorship
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Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble To Present ‘Connect! Springscapes’ & World Premiere Of New Commission

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Members of the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble and beloved collaborative pianist Bill Epstein. Courtesy/SFWE

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble News:

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble will present “Connect! Springscapes” – music about connecting through nature, families and life partners, as well as being bold about trying new things.

Also, a new commission by renowned contemporary composer Joan Szymko, “Perhaps I Shall Be”, will receive its world premiere at this event. Szymko Read More