OLW News:
Our Lady of the Woods (OLW), a Wiccan coven, is hosting its First Friday Pagan Dinner at 6 p.m., Sept. 6 at the Pyramid Cafe in Mari Mac Plaza.
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for the informal dinner on the first Friday of each month.
Whether a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, everyone is welcome.
Click link for directions: The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos Read More
Workers were busy Saturday repairing the roof at New Beginnings Fellowship, 112 East Road, following the July 4, 2012 electrical fire that caused severe damage to the building. During renovations, Sunday Services are being held at 10 a.m. at the Reel Deal Theater, 2551 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Solo Traveler: Travel AppsWith all the wonderful devices available today, which ones do you take on a solo trip?
Last year, I purchased an iPad. I thought about an iPhone, but with my over-60 eyes I could never read that tiny screen. The iPad has a built-in GPS that works with Google Maps, a feature I didn’t discover until a recent trip to Silver City.
I found my destination on a map and then turned off the cellular connection. As I drove, a voice came from the iPad telling me where to turn. For a long trip to Europe, I wanted to have access to language translators, which I thought Read More
Sydney Frazier in Florence, Italy. Photo by Jason Frazier
I am an ecologist by training and interests; I love the out-of-doors. But with all the gadgets we have now (ipads, cellphones, computers), how do our children and grandchildren learn and become passionate about the natural and cultural world around them? How do we teach them earth-care and tolerance?
I passionately believe that the only way we come to appreciate the world around us is to be out exploring and experiencing the world. Climbing trees, Read More
Skincare ColumnTans look great, but looks can be deceiving. That beautiful golden brown really means you’ve burned your skin. Keep that up repeatedly and you wind up with wrinkled, spotted, leathery skin or worse – skin cancer. Here’s how to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays.
Limit your time in the sun. Avoid the sun when it’s at its strongest, between mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Be aware that ultraviolet (UV) sunlight reflected from water, sand,snow, and cement can be as intense as direct sunlight. Clouds
Foods of the New World on display in’New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más.’ Courtesy photo MIFA News:
SANTA FE—An exploration of the dawn of world cuisine as we know—and consume it— today, opened last year at the Museum of International Folk Art with “New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más,” on view through Jan. 5, 2014.
Digging deeper into the topics covered in New World Cuisine will be FUZE.SW 2013. Santa Fe’s first-ever food conference of its kind takes place at the Museum of International Folk Art the weekend of Nov. 8-10.
James Beard Award-winning Read More
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What do a McDonalds French fry supplier (J.R. Simplot Company), Starbucks Coffee, and Béquet Caramels have in common?
Two things it turns out. First, they’re part of the food processing industry: the country’s second largest manufacturing sector by employment, fourth largest manufacturing sector by establishments, and an industry group that accounts for more than 10 percent of all manufacturing shipments. Everyone has to eat!
Let’s take a closer look at this strong manufacturing sector. Considering where the jobs Read More
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting its second annual wine dinner fundraiser.
The event will start with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave.
“Autumn in Tuscany” is the theme for the wine dinner. Included in the elegant event is a five-course gourmet meal featuring paired wines uniquely matched to each course. A knowledgeable Sommelier will be on hand to describe each pairing.
Reservations are required as space is limited. The cost is $100 per person. To reserve seats for this “not Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Weeds
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.
My cloudy Sunday morning started with a sudden pink display that gradually turned peach, a lovely time with even light. I decided to take pictures of what the rains have produced in our back yard.
I took a walk through our New Mexico jungle, following Kiebler and Ms. Ritz back to their pen and letting Lucy and the big birds out for a swim in the stock tank before the noon thunder announced the daily summer sprinkle.
Today I am taking a break from Hen House history to share with you the miracle of what last years’ bare dirt has brought Read More
Los Alamos National Bank President Steve Wells, center right, and other banking industry officials, representatives from U.S. Sen. Tom Udall’s office and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan’s office and others attended Tuesday’s grand re-opening of Mesa del Norte Apartments on San Ildefonso Road in Los Alamos. Of the 36 apartments in the 31,995 square foot rehabilitation project, 20 percent are set aside for special needs residents. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More