Lifestyles

Pajarito Brew Pub Enters Girl Scout Cookie Caper

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From left, Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill Pastry Chef Jacob Richmond, Chef David Tripp and Chef Rudolfo Vigil at the March 7 Girl Scout Cookie Caper competition at the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe. Using Girl Scout Samoas, Richmond received raves for his special pastry but in the end, the chef from the Inn and Spa at Loretto took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails volunteers organized the 17th annual Cookie Caper, which raises money for the organization that funds two-thirds of the troops and programs throughout the state. Nine chefs from New Mexico eateries competed this year
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Chamber Members Meet for Lunch Throughout Community

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Participating in Friday’s Fan 44 lunch meeting at the Blue Window Bistro, from left, Diane Chan of Waddell & Reed, Bonnie J. Gordon of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board, Andy Andrews of Los Alamos Entreprenuers Network and Merry McIntyre of Reunion Chiropractic and Wellness. Chamber of Commerce members attend Fan 44 lunch meetings twice a month at restaurants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock as a way to meet and network with other members. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

EGGSTRAVAGANZA Rolls Out March 31 at Golf Course!

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Sheer bliss ensued as kids took off to collect Easter eggs scattered across the Los Alamos Golf Course during last year’s Eggstravaganza. Courtesy photo

Staff report

It is that time of year again and everyones invited to the annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA at the Los Alamos Golf Course!

Over the past several years, the popular event has grown from participation of 500 kids to well over 800 last year.

It has become a huge community event, with participation from surrounding cities.

Last year 10,000 goody-filled plastic eggs were spread over the Los Alamos Golf Course and more than 800 kids ages 12 Read More

Letter to the Editor: Beer Co-op Plans Brewery and Taproom

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MICHELINE DEVAURS
President, Los Alamos Beer Cooperative
Los Alamos

In his March 7 letter to the editor, (“White Rock Needs a Pub”) Jon Hicks asks if there are any hopes for a local bar where patrons can enjoy a pint of beer and a quiet conversation without having to compete with big screen TVs and sportscasts blaring at full volume.

Well, I am happy to report that there is, in fact, a hope for just this sort of establishment in either White Rock or Los Alamos, or both.

But it is up to the citizens of Los Alamos County to help make the vision a reality.

The mission of the Los Alamos Beer Cooperative is to establish Read More

Empty Nesters Group to Learn Estate Planning

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FSN News:

A new group, “Empty Nesters and Friends,” will meet 6:30-8 p.m. the second Monday of each month through June at Family Strengths Network (FSN.)

This is an opportunity to enjoy speakers and socialize. Empty Nester wannabes are welcome, too.

There is no charge for this event, although donations are accepted. The even coordinator is Devorah Gavron.

The March 11 program will be “Estate Planning: Meeting your Needs and Wishes.” Attorney Shay Burns Kendricks will talk about taking care of yourself and taking care of your possessions.

There will be plenty of time for questions and socializing Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: March 6

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This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com

Vegetable ABCs 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at PEEC
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about vegetable gardening. Carlos Valdez to talk about “Vegetable ABCs.” This talk is free and open to the public. PEEC is at 3540 Orange St. behind the High School.

The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open at CrossFit 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at CrossFit Los Alamos (278-A DP Road)
Welcome to week one: Constantly varied … high intensity … functional movement – CrossFit. The public is invited to attend the local competition. Read More

LAJC Hosts 2013 Community Seder March 26

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Jacob Sigeti of White Rock at a seder during Passover in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAJC News:

The Los Alamos Jewish Center proudly presents the 2013 Community Seder at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center

The community is invited to join the LAJC celebrate the second night of Passover with a great story, great food, socializing and Afikomen prizes for young children.

Rabbi Jack Shlachter will lead the Seder. The Community Seder will be catered by Walter Burke Catering of Santa Fe.

Menu:

Ø  Openers: Crudités with Lemon Hummus, Gefilte Fish with Read More

Indonesian Furniture Store Comes to White Rock!

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Owner Perry Handy, left, and manager Lee Gurley unpack one of the crates of furniture that arrived from Indonesia March 5 at their new store, Taurean Collection, in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Unpacking the furniture and setting up the store will be a full-time job for the next couple of weeks. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

This armoire, designed by Perry Handy and crafted in Indonesia, will be one of the items on sale at Taurean Collection. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

How did a lawyer Read More

Hypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin Unlocks the Power of the Mind

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Hypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin in her Los Alamos office. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Hypnotherapist Kelly McLoughlin believes that the mind can do amazing things.

“For years I’ve been studying the power of the mind. Your thoughts truly create your reality,: she said. “The subconscious is so powerful it can heal the body as well as the mind.”

McLoughlin opened her Los Alamos hypnotherapy office in January. “It’s going very well,” she said. “I’m very busy.”

“Basically, hypnotherapy is just deep relaxation,” McLoughlin said. Read More