Lifestyles

Register For 2016 Spring Break Trip To Washington, D.C.

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Los Alamos 8th graders visit Washington, D.C. during Spring Break. Courtesy photo

EDUCATION News:

It’s time to sign up for next year’s annual 8th grade spring break trip to Washington, D.C.

This trip is available to Los Alamos Middle School and home school 8th grade students. The trip is a private trip and not a school sponsored trip.

The trip has been a highlight for students in the 8th grade at LAMS for more than 30 years. Sign up online at https:////dn.educationaltravel.com/ using ID Number 116072 or call 1.800.468.5899 using the same ID number.

The trip will include sightseeing Read More

Mrs. Beadsley’s Jewel Box: Becoming A Collector

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By DEBRA LOWENSTEIN, Owner
Mrs. Beadsley Vintage Jewelry

This month. let’s talk about collecting. First, do you collect, or would you like to start a collection but aren’t sure just what to collect?

I ask many of the people who come into my shop if they collect anything in particular. Most say no. They just buy what appeals to them, and do not consider themselves to be collectors.

This is fine, of course, especially if you are acquiring jewelry to go with a certain dress or outfit, or if you are staying on the inexpensive side of vintage jewelry. If you are buying more expensive pieces, Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Budgeting For A Kitchen Remodel

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Remodeled kitchen. Courtesy/Suzette Fox
 
Remodeled kitchen with a modern look. Courtesy/Suzette Fox
 
Smart Design With Suzette
Budgeting for a Kitchen Remodel
By SUZZETTE FOX
 
Last week I wrote about getting started in your kitchen renovation. The next step is determining a budget. Let’s face it, it’s not the most fun thing to do in a remodel, but it’s the most important.

Using Your Home’s Value

If you’re looking for the best return-on-investment, expect to spend between 6 and 10 percent of your home’s value for a full kitchen renovation. For instance, if your house is worth Read More

Pastor Granillo: Forgiveness

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

There are too many people in this world today who have been so hurt, so violated, or so unjustly treated that there doesn’t seem to be any justice possible for them. And if you tell these victims that they should forgive their assailant in order to begin healing they might misinterpret what you are saying.

For the victim this may seem to imply that the crimes committed against them were not as bad as they made them out to be, that perhaps they weren’t as innocent as they claimed; or that the damage was insignificant; or that the offender does not deserve to be hated for Read More

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser For Hawks FTC May 8

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Members of the Hawks FTC robotics team. Courtesy photo

HAWKS FTC News:

Friday is that day in the week where everyone is worn out and no one feels like cooking. Well, May 8 is a spaghetti dinner hosted by Hawks FTC, your Los Alamos robotics team.

Only $5 per plate, unless you bring a family of five, then it’s $20. Of course, children two and under eat free. Also, dinner comes with entertainment, a live demonstration by our award-winning robot, EPIC.

This fun and easy meal will be served 6-8 p.m. at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the Hawks FTC robotis team. Read More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens New Community Building At Los Alamos Golf Course

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Local dignitaries led by County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, holding scissors, cut the red ribbon Thursday on the new Community Building at the Los Alamos Golf Course on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson addresses the crowd gathered Thursday at the grand opening dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Community Building at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon for the grand opening dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony Read More

English Tradition Of ‘Coffee Morning’ Returns May 2

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House-building team members raise the walls in Juarez. Courtesy photo

TOTH News:

The English tradition of the “Coffee Morning” returns to Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2. This is an informal fundraising event, intended to raise funds for the House of Hope and Trinity Builders house-building mission teams.

The Coffee Morning also will offer an opportunity to share that Saturday morning cup of coffee and a scone or other treat, while visiting with friends and neighbors. The event includes tempting stalls or tables with:

  • Home-baked
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Unitarians Meet In Temporary Space Starting Sunday

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Temporary location for the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Image/UCLA

UNITARIAN News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos will now hold all meetings, classes and worship services in their temporary headquarters in the TRK Building at 195 East Road, Suite 101 while a new church building is constructed at their Sage Street location.

All are welcome to Sunday services, held at 10:30 a.m. This week, the Rev. John Cullinan will lead a dedication of the temporary space, welcome new members of the congregation, and preach on “A Liberating Faith.”

This week’s 9:30 a.m. Forum lecture
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Have A Great Conversation At LAPSF Fundraiser: Part 4

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LAPSF News:

Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers, wine and desserts and conversations led by one of 12 interesting and knowledgeable leaders on a subject.

All of the conversation leaders are locally or regionally known and are volunteering their time to support K-12 public education in Los Alamos. 

The event raises funds to support the professional development of teachers which is provided on an annual basis by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. The sixth annual event is 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

This is the second in a series Read More