Eastern Star Selling Holiday Cakes
OES News:
Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, is selling fruitcakes, apricot pecan and pineapple pecan cakes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby on Trinity Drive.
Future sale dates include all Fridays: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Contact Judy Goldie, 662-3797 goldienm@comcast.net; Nina Laird, 662-7580; or Betty Robertson, 662-5185, for more information.
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Ribbon Cut on United Church Resale Shop
Corine Christman cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the new Resale Shop location for United Church. From left, Jeanne Butler, Christman, Adda Moldt and Nina Thayer, all of whom volunteer their time at the Resale Shop, which is open to the public Wednesday mornings. More than 20 missions are supported by the shop’s proceeds. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Crowds gather Wednesday morning at the United Church on Rose Street for the first day of operation of its new Resale Shop. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Couple Introduces Oppenheimer Place Residents to Diwali
J. Aiyeswaria and P. Kumaranand in traditional dress at Oppenheimer Place Wednesday, celebrate the Diwali festival. Aiyeswaria painted the peacock picture in the background. Courtesy Photo
Staff Report
P. Kumaranand is a Post Doc at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He and his wife J. Aiyeswaria are from India and temporary residents at Oppenheimer Place.
The Hindu couple spoke to residents about Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated Nov 13 through Nov. 17.
For Hindus, Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is popularly known as the “festival of lights.” Read More
Food on the Hill: Smoked Deviled Eggs
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
ingredients
10 hard boiled eggs, peeled
Soaked wood chips
Charcoal grill
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finally chopped onions
¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons red Sriracha Rooster Sauce or to taste
directions
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Soak the wood chips in water for about ½ hour and then drain. I do this in a plastic bag, I just find it easier. Cook the charcoal in the grill until they get a light coat of gray. Move all of the briquettes to one side of the grill. Read More
De Colores Hosts Hurricane Sandy Benefit Nov. 15
Shoe Box Gifts Needed for Operation Christmas Child
Photo: Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Courtesy/samaritanspurse.org
WRBC News:
Christmas is arriving early in Los Alamos, as White Rock Baptist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Soon, with the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.
Through Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, Los Alamos residents are helping send shoe box gifts to more than 8 million children Read More
The Right Kind of Help
Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
We live in a country today where diversity is highly esteemed, all opinions are equally true, and all religions are teaching a very similar theme.
Photo: Father Colin Kelly
It is also valued that to help others or yourself, you have to do it all on your own strength. This week at Generations, we will explore the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as well as how to share this uniqueness with other people.
We will discuss God’s original design for us to help others/ourselves, as well as how Jesus Christ made it possible for humans to fulfill that original purpose. Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Grand Opening Nov. 14
UNITED CHURCH News:
The community is invited to the grand opening celebration of the United Church Thrift Shop Nov. 14.
The thrift shop’s new location at 2525 Canyon Road is in the lower level of Craig Hall, opening onto the parking lot on the west side of the church property.
The event will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with door prizes.
At about 10 a.m., the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
Swankiest Event of Season Coming to Los Alamos!
Bronze statue by David Pearson. Courtesy photo
SPEAKEASY SOIREE:
Get ready for the swankiest event of the season! The Speakeasy Soiree, benefitting the United Way of Northern New Mexico, takes place from 5:30-10 p.m., Nov. 16 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos.
Come on over and Charleston the night away during the 1920s themed night of dining and dancing at the Dixie Girl restaurant in Los Alamos.
The Speakeasy Soiree is sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank and 100 percent of the profits go directly to supporting the United Way of Northern New Mexico’s efforts in the local Read More
The CoffeeHouse Cafe’ Spices Up Menu
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’, 723 Central Ave. in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Courtesy photo
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’ are known for three things; “Exceptional People, Outstanding Coffee and Tremendous Conversation.”
So, if election night will have you up until the wee hours of the morning, stop on by for a freshly brewed cup and a scone.
Owner, Brian Booth knows his crew is ready to stimulate your mouth and your mind as staff members fuse passion and craftsmanship, in starting your day off just right.
“We have some good reliable Read More
Food on the Hill: Scallop Coquille
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- 1 1/2 Pounds Scallops
- Total 7 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon flour
- salt/ pepper
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSauté shallot in 2 tablespoons butter, until soft.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Add scallops,
Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Opening Next Week!
Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill dream team from left, owners Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler, sous chef David Tripp, executive chef Curtis Miller and owners Dorota and Pawel Listwan. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The excitement was palpable Wednesday night as invited guests filed in to get a sneak peek of the newest restaurant in Los Alamos.
The Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill held the private affair to put its staff through the paces of preparing and serving meals in anticipation of next week’s opening to the public.
Owners Patrick Read More
Family Life Seminar with Brad Winsted Nov. 1-3
Retired Naval Officer Brad Winsted, a recent widower, is shown here with his eight children. Courtesy photo
BAPC News:
The Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church (PCA) is hosting a conference over the next three days, Nov. 1-3, to include the “Family Life Seminar” with Brad Winsted.
Winsted is director of Children’s Ministries International in Atlanta, Ga.
Winsted, is a retired naval officer, a recent widower, and the father of eight children.
He has ministered since 1997 with Children’s Ministry International, an educational publishing ministry that produces non-dated Read More
Exploring The World: Travel And Nature Journals
Journals from an avid traveler. Photo by Katy Korkos
PEEC News:
Tuesday, Nov. 6, PEEC will offer the first in a series of three classes on travel and nature journaling taught by Terry Foxx, Katy Korkos and Fairley Barnes.
The class is on three consecutive Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m., and costs $40 for PEEC members and $50 for all others.
This price includes all supplies and materials for the three sessions.
Many of us are looking for ways to connect with our world through travel or simply through observing nature around us.
Traveling, we pack our suit case with a notebook intended to be a journal. Read More
Food on the Hill: Chicken Tetrazzini
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Chicken Tetrazzini
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
- 4-6 chicken breasts, cut up and fried in 5 garlic cloves that have been pressed and 1 ½ tablespoons butter & 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil. After frying set aside, reserve any liquid
- 8 Tablespoons flour
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth or 2 cans of progressive starters (garlic flavor)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 small jar pimentos, drained
- 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 of a 16 oz box of thin spaghetti, cook and drained
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Huge Yard Sale to Benefit Fire Damaged Church
NBFC News:
The New Beginnings Fellowship Church will hold a benefit yard sale starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
Anything that is donated to the yard sale will be greatly appreciated by the chuch, which suffered heavy fire damage in July.
Donations can be dropped off until noon Friday behind the church at 112 East Road.
“We are hoping for a community-wide response to help the New Beginnings Fellowship Church devastated by fire on the Fourth of July.”
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TRINITY ON THE HILL News
Courtesy Photo
By Father Colin Kelly
A song we will be singing at 6:07 p.m. this Sunday night at our Contemporary Service, at Trinity on the Hill, is called “You Are More,” from Tenth Avenue North. One of the verses sings of a girl with tear-stained eyes, sitting in the corner of a bar. She wonders “How did I get here? I’m not who I once was, and I’m crippled by the fear that I’ve fallen too far to love.”
I know I’ve hit that wall before in my life. Perhaps you have, too. It’s a feeling beyond despair—a sense of being so lost, you don’t even know the way back home. It’s way beyond that experience Read More
No Tricks, Just Treats at Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday
A local witch invites the community to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos annual Fall Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and milk, with seconds available until the food runs out. The witch featured here, is one of two witches who will fly through the dining room between 9 and 9:30 a.m., distributing wrapped candy to children attending the breakfast. Tickets, available at the door, cost $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $5 for children. Courtesy photo Read More
