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Saint Job Of Pochaiv Takes Holiday Cookie Orders

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Saint Job of Pochaiv  News:
 
Once again, Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church is taking orders for its holiday cookie boxes.
 
This year the proceeds from the box sales will be donated to the founding of a women’s shelter here in Los Alamos. The women’s shelter will be a non-religiously affiliated, stand-alone non-profit and is currently in the founding stages.
 
The cookie boxes contain a wide variety of treats from traditionally Orthodox lands, handmade by the people of the church with candles and tea, and are perfect for gift giving.
 
Send orders for holiday
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LAPS: Transgender 101, 201 Presentations Canceled

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LAPS News:

The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico’s Transgender 101 presentation set for today, Monday, Dec. 2 and the Transgender 201 presentation set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Presentations will be rescheduled in the spring with information released to the public once dates are set.

LAPS apologizes for any inconvenience.

Direct questions to Kristine Coblentz at 505.663.2263 or k.coblentz@laschools.net. Read More

United Church Thrift Shop: Everything Christmas Dec. 4

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The United Church Thrift Shop holds its annual Everything Christmas sale Wednesday at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/United Church

UNITED CHURCH News:

This week marks the annual, Everything Christmas sale for the United Church Thrift Shop.

The event is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2525 Canyon Road.

The many volunteers have collected items throughout the year, and hope to have the exact item you have been have been searching for this holiday season.

Norma Puckett is one of those volunteers and knows it takes a village or in this case an army, to accomplish such a monumental task.

“We Read More

Rev. Deb Worley Officially Installed As Pastor Of White Rock Presbyterian Church During Special Ceremony

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Clergy gather for the installation ceremony for Rev. Deb Worley, center, at White Rock Presbyterian Church. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
 
Rev. Deb Worley pauses in the stillness with gratitude and grace as her new journey begins as pastor of White Rock Presbyterian Church. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
 
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Sometimes you witness a moment that leaves an imprint on you. Sometimes that imprint can be a life changing moment.

One of those moments took place today at the official installation ceremony for the Rev. Deb Worley of the White Rock Presbyterian Read More

Kiwanis Hosts Breakfast With Santa Saturday Dec. 7

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Kiwanians and Key Clubbers preparing food for Breakfast with Santa. Courtesy photo

KIWANIS News:

The annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos and Del Norte Credit Union, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

The Los Alamos Flute Choir is schduled at 9 a.m. to perform a special program of Christmas Carols. Also, Santa Claus is scheduled to attend the breakfast and children can have their picture taken with him.

The breakfast is free. In return, attendees are requested to donate either non-perishable food items or money.

Food collected will Read More

Fr. Glenn: Pinhead Vs. Universe

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! May God give you ever greater blessings in the coming Advent and Christmas seasons this month. With the delicious Thanksgiving meal arriving at the table, one could be tempted to check for one more hole left on his shortening belt and think:

“Sure seems like an awful waste of space.”

You might recognize that line from the movie “Contact”, when Jodie Foster’s character conjectures to some students that other life and civilizations certainly must exist beyond our own little planet life raft.

Sometimes people ask: “How would Read More

Posts From The Road: Tyler State Park In Texas

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Mist Fog: On the afternoon of our arrival, the weather was misty and foggy. It was not conducive to many outdoor activities but did create some interesting photos around the lake. Fortunately for us the weather cleared overnight and we woke up to sunny skies the next morning. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
 
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos 
 
Tyler State Park is a state park in Texas located about 100 miles east of Dallas near the town of Tyler.
 
The centerpiece of the park is a small lake, which provides fishing and many other water activities.
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TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 7

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TOTH News:
 
The community is invited to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
A place for children in kindergarten through 6th grade to shop for friends and family. All items are reasonably priced, and gifts are wrapped by volunteers. Parents and preschoolers relax and enjoy coffee and treats while the elementary age children shop.
 
Due to long lines and waiting times last year, we are changing it up a bit this year. Suggested times to arrive: if your last name starts with the letter: R-Z
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GOP Hosts Christmas Potluck At UNM-LA Dec. 5

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting a Christmas potluck at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in Room 505 at UNM-LA.

The community is invited to attend … just bring a favorite dish to share!

To participate in the White Elephant gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift (no more than $15).

For more information, contact leadership@losalamosgop.com. Read More