Recreation

County’s Public Meeting On Bond Projects Draws Crowd

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Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson, foruth from right, discusses proposed projects for the 2017 bond election during the County’s Public Meeting Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. The proposed installation of eight tennis courts at Urban Park surfaced as a contentious topic. Several local residents were quite vocal in their opposition. One lifetime resident, born, raised and still living in that area said the park was historical … the Bombers used to play there and putting in eight tennis courts is akin Read More

Elkins Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners in Tuesday’s weekly Pace Race. Courtesy photo
 
ACRC News:
 
Paul Elkins was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held in White Rock starting at the Pinon Elementary School at 12 seconds off his predicted time. 
 
Other accurate predictors were: Chris Michel and Ted Williams both with a 16 second differential, Sarah Wallstrom at 27 seconds off, Zach Medin with a 31 second difference as well as the fastest finisher in the 5K race at 23:46, and Laura Woodroffe recording 36 second differential and also the top female in the 5K distance with a time
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Dance Arts Los Alamos Announces New Classes

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Courtesy photo
 
DALA News:
 
Dance Arts Los Alamos announces new classes.
 
Bollywood Fusion Ages 10-17
  • This class fuses elegant Turkish Bellydancing with modern and jazz dance techniques.
Creative Jazz Ages 3-4
  • This class will get your little ones moving and grooving, excellent for beginners. 
Advanced Variations Ages 12-18
  • If you’re an advanced dancer and want to learn some of the greatest classical and contemporary dance variations out there, come join us.
Yoga Ages 10-17
  • Yoga is good for the body, the mind, and the
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Y Membership September Special

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YMCA News:

In support of healthy lifestyles, The Family YMCA is offering a “Pay The Day” discount on the joining fee this September.

New members or former members who reactivate can pay a join fee equal to the day they join. For example, for someone joining Sept. 3, a $3 join fee along with the pro-rated cost for the month is charged. The Y’s normal joining fee is $50.

The Y also offers financial assistance to anyone who cannot afford to pay the monthly membership fee. Financial aid “scholarship” applications are available online at www.lyamc.org or at the Y, 1450 Iris St.

About The Family YMCA:

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Bjorklund And Wallstrom Tie For Top Predictor

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SPORTS News:
 
Lynn Bjorklund and Sarah Wallstrom tied for top predictor in Tuesday’s Atomic City Road Runners weekly Pace Race with a 33 second differential held off Canyon Road on the trail behind PEEC and the Aquatic Center. 
 
Other accurate predictors include: 
  • Duane Marr at 45 seconds off;
  • Nikol Strother recording a 52 second difference; and
  • Marjorie Keilers with a 60 second differential.
On the 1 mile course Nick Miller was the best finisher at 6:49 and Heather Hughes was the top female with a time of 11:25.
 
Ted Romero was first in the 5K race recording
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National Park Service Is 100 Years Old Today!

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Turret Arch and North Window are two of the massive stone arches at the Windows Section in Arches National Park Utah. Photo by NPS/Jacob W. Frank

NPS News:

The National Park Service turns 100 years olds today and everyone can take part in the celebration.

The centennial kicks off a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation and historic preservation programs.

The National Park Service invites the nation to find a park and discover the national parks and programs in their own Read More

National Park Service Turns 100 Years Old: All Parks Are Free To Visit Aug. 25-28

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NPS News:
 
My name is Cheyenne and I am a rising 5th grader at an elementary school in Maryland. This Thursday, Aug. 25, the National Park Service turns 100 years old.

To celebrate this anniversary, all national parks will be free to visit Aug. 25-

28, and I wanted to tell you why I hope you will go to FindYourPark.com and plan a visit to some of these amazing places.

Parks are very important to me. When you go to parks, you are able to see just how beautiful and awesome the outdoors can be and how we must be good stewards of our planet.

Sure, you can go on an adventure in a video game, or see

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