Lifestyles
Unitarian Church Hosts Final ‘Seed Ball Sunday’ Aug. 21
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Unitarian Church News:
The last of three Seed Ball Sundays is 1-2:30 p.m., Aug. 21 in the Children’s Playground at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N. Sage St.
The public is invited to participate in this free family-oriented, multi-generational event. All supplies and seeds will be provided.
The finished seed balls will be donated to the State Land Office in its on-going effort working with Forest Service to seed burned areas of New Mexico’s forests.
Although forest fires are no longer on people’s minds, the devastated forests and all the creatures still need the community’s Read More
Scenes From 2022 Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits
The Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits are handled by the Los Alamos County Extension Office and Los Alamos 4-H Club, which it sponsors. Desaree Jimenez, the Extension home economist, center, poses with 4-Hers who helped set up and take down the display Saturday for the 2022 Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Delectable tomatoes and delicious pie were among the veggies and baked goods at the exhibit Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Caldera Morning by Rachel Pearson garnered a first place ribbon in the arts portion Read More
Posts From The Road: County Fairs And Festivals
Flying High: The carnival rides at the Mesa County Fair and Rodeo in Grand Junction, Colo. were a popular attraction for many. Seen are the Ferris wheel and the high swing ride with the clouds forming in the background at sunset. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Alien Encounter: Another popular ride in Grand Junction was the Starship ride which featured some alien figures from another world. The colors and sounds from each of the rides attracted many participants during the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Attending local Read More
Fr. Glenn: Being Appreciative
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A favorite YouTube channel that I’ve stumbled across recently is “Tribal People Try”, in which several persons apparently from the Middle East or perhaps more easterly sample various western foods. Most of the foods have a common familiarity for most Americans in particular (biscuits and gravy, apple cobbler, various snack foods, etc.), surprising the panel participants by the taste and quality, they often comment on the expertise of the chef for even what we might consider the simplest of foods.
Those videos get one thinking about what blessings we have in our lives. That Read More
Pastor Ferry: ‘All Shall Be Well’
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
“All Shall be well…”
Will it really? The four clergy women you see at the top of this column hear that question a lot and truth be told, we wonder that often for ourselves.
I have been reading the writings of Kate Bowler, PhD. Kate is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. Six years ago, at age 35, as a wife and mother, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Extends Reservation Deadline For Bus Tour To Trinity Site
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
Space is still available on the Oct. 14-15 Los Alamos Historical Society unique Bus Tour to Trinity Site.
The deadline for reservations is now Aug. 31. For those who just never seem to get there on their own, this is the way to go.
Besides being great fun, participation also helps support the Los Alamos Historical Society, a local non-profit.
Trip details and reservations can be found here.
For assistance, call the History Museum office at 505.662.6272 or Georgia at 505.662.3965 ot email actours2017@gmail.com.
To become a member of the Los Alamos Historical Read More
After School Good News Clubs Start Week Of Aug. 22
Free after-school Good News Clubs start the week of Aug. 22 in the elementary schools. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Free after-school Good News Clubs in the elementary schools are starting the week of Aug. 22.
Each club meets from right after school (3:30 p.m.) to 5 p.m.
Good News Clubs are non-denominational Bible clubs meeting once a week after school from late August through the end of April, except on holidays, parent conference days, and snow days.
The clubs feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, Scripture memory, contests, prizes and occasional crafts to promote children’s Read More
Reminder: ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Sale Saturday
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC), which a couple of months ago “came out” as LGBTQIA+ allies, has issued a reminder that it is hosting its second “Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck” sale 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 in the church parking lot at 310 Rover Blvd., right next to Rover Park.
All kinds of treasures will be available to take home, including pastries from the Pig + Fig Café, with everything “priced” by donation. All proceeds will benefit Self Help’s Techo Fund, set up to assist queer youth in and around Los Alamos with housing and other emergency needs.
Anyone interested Read More
Purgatory Resort: Weekend Operations Begin Sunday
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PURGATORY News:
As summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner, Purgatory Resort announces weekend operations beginning Sunday, Aug. 14.
The resort will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 20 to Oct. 2, plus Labor Day.
Purgatory offers a range of family-friendly attractions, including the area’s only lift-served mountain bike park, alpine slide and Inferno mountain coaster.
Purgatory will continue to host free live music every weekend and signature events like the Mushroom and Wine Dinner or test your mettle at the Trail Party Enduro Read More