Lifestyles

TOTH: Pentecost Sunday!

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By LISA ROTHROCK
TOTH

Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. Let the Spirit flow! As Scripture has said, “Whoever believes in Me, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” This Sunday evening, June 8, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, join us in praise, worship, and fellowship as we celebrate God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. EVERYONE is welcome. We’ll have yummy food, great music, and exciting words of hope and encouragement.

We will celebrate the historical event of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as well as the birth of the early church known Read More

Solo Traveler: Beautiful City Has No Tides

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Barcelona, on a clear day you can see……a cucumber! Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Sculptural vents on top of Casa Batlló, a Gaudí apartment building. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Solo Traveler:  Beautiful City Has No Tides
By SHERRY HARDAGE
 
I spent three weeks in Barcelona in September, 2011, sharing an apartment with a Moroccan woman I found on the AirBnB website. We had some marvelous adventures together and she gave me great advice on what to see and do.

Dalila hadn’t been enthusiastic about recommending the Teleferico gondola, as there was usually a long wait. Read More

Mrs. Handsberry Goes to Europe!

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Travelers from left, Andie Hammon, Elizabeth Haagenstad, Caroline Schramm, Ben Nguyen, Mariah Sanchez, Daniel McCurdy, Elena Atencio, Hayley Schake, Stephanie Blair, Lauren Burr, Emmy Gustavsen, Charlotte Berg, Joy Handsberry, Melanie Boncella, Lynn Ovaska, Eric Ovaska and Max in the back. Louisa Singleton is not pictured because she is traveling earlier and will meet the group in London. Courtesy photo 

Staff Report

Europe 2014 travelers want to thank everyone who supported them and Los Alamos High School teacher Joy Handsberry as they fund-raised and prepared for their upcoming Read More

Young Eagles Flight Rally Takes Kids Soaring June 14

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Two Young Eagles prepare for take off at a previous EAA Young Eagles Flight Rally. Courtesy/EAA

EAA News:

Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies Saturday, June 14 as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 691 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Los Alamos Municipal Airport.

The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to share EAA members’ passion for aviation. 

“Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said EAA spokesperson Amy Ross said. “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving Read More

Food on the Hill: Cheesy Baked Onions

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This Week’s Recipe: Cheesy Baked Onions
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
  • 1 medium onion, sliced in rings
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
 
Spray a 1 quart baking dish with non-stick spray. Place sliced onions in the baking dish.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
In a small sauce pan melt butter and add flour
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
and cook for 1 minute (making a roux). Add milk and salt.
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Physical Therapist Glenn Banks Addresses Diabetes Support Group

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Glenn Banks

EXTENSION SERVICE News:

Exercise and physical activity help people with diabetes manage a healthy lifestyle. Glenn Banks, physical therapist assistant with Christus St. Vincent Sports Medicine, will be this month’s featured guest speaker at the Los Alamos Diabetes Support Group meeting. The meeting is 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, June 9 in the Nambé Room in Fuller Lodge.

Banks will present an overview of physical therapy and how physical therapists can help design exercise programs specific to individual needs, that take into consideration the patients current fitness level, and Read More

Monday Morning Health and Fitness Tip: Drink More Water!

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Monday Morning Health and Fitness Tip: Drink More Water!
By KENT PEGG

Everyone knows that drinking water is good for you. Water prevents dehydration, which can drain your energy and make you feel tired. But the act of drinking water has benefits as well.

If, like many, you work at a desk or in front of a computer, keep a water bottle next to you and drink from it frequently. Think of the many things your body does to take that sip of water.

First, you turn your head to the side preventing the muscle stiffness in your neck that often comes with staring into a computer screen. Try to put the water bottle first Read More

Full House Savors Dinner and Jazz Brasileiro at Blue Window Bistro Saturday Night

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Saturday’s Jazz Night at the Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave., featured Albuquerque’s Jazz Brasileiro with vocalist Debo Orlofsky and guitarist Tony Cesarano. Cesarano is known by many for his 28 years of playing for the Rockettes at Radio City Musical Hall. At the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night, Jazz Brasileiro performed classic and contemporary Brazilian music with melodies sung in Portuguese and English. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Vacation Bible Schools 2014 Schedule Announced

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COMMUNITY News:    

June 9-13 White Rock Baptist Church, 80 State Road 4, (WR), 505.672.9764

  • Theme: Agency D 3, Register online at www.wrbcnm.org
  • 8:45 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, ages 4 through just completed 6th grade, no charge

June 9-13 First United Methodist, 715 Diamond Dr., 662-6277

  • Theme: Weird Animals
  • 9 a.m. to noon, Come at 8:45 a.m. the first day to register, for ages 3 through just finished 6th grade, no charge
  • Register online at www.firstinyourheart.org

June 10-July 29 (8 Tuesdays), Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road. 505.662.6080

  • Women’s Bible study
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LAFC: Seeking Truth in Science and Faith?

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LAFC News:

If you’re a young adult (college age, postdoc) and have questions about science and faith, ‘Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos’ is the discussion series for you.

Food and discussion will be held 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday, June 4 through Aug. 6 at the United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. This ecumenical series is sponsored by Los Alamos Faith Communities (LAFC).

For more information, call Laura McClellan 505.412.9427, call the United Church office at 505.662.2971, or check out the FaceBook group “Seeking Truth in Science and Read More