With dark skies looming on the horizon Saturday morning, children stay busy on the sand pile provided by Los Alamos National Bank, an annual sponsor of ChamberFest in downtown Los Alamos. A storm finally closed down the event at about noon Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The crowd on Central Avenue begins to thin Saturday as thunder and lightning fill the sky. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A trio passes out goodies at the LANB booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Del Norte Credit Union mascot was busy giving out hugs during Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Residents of all ages stopped by for a chat at the Del Norte Credit Union booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The UNM-Los Alamos booth drew questions about upcoming classes. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Executive Director Kristy Ortega of United Way of Northern New Mexico drew a crowd to her booth with fun demonstrations to combate stress. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Executive Director Kristy Ortega of United Way of Northern New Mexico shows kids how to combate stress. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A crowd gathers at the annual CB FOX spin the wheel for a prize activity. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

CB FOX dunk for a duck tub. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Cheryl Pongratz, center, of Los Alamos Family Council and her team help children create Father’s Day cards. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A little boy carries a flower to his mother. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Carrie and Kent Pegg of Los Alamos Fitness Center share healthy ideas at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Libraries booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Ralph Chapman with his little dancer Lola. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Historical Society booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Eddy and the Nomads perform during ChamberFest. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Alzheimer’s booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

American Legion booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge fills water balloons for the noon showdown on Main Street. The ensuing rain cancelled the  showdown. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Voice of the Toppers Gene Mortensen with his faithful companion at the KRSN booth with KRSN co-owner Gillian Sutton and her daughter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com