Community

Y Movie Theater Fundraiser Caps 2022 Goal

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Pizza, popcorn and beer (courtesy Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op) were some of the concessions available during the Y Holiday Movie Night at SALA. Photo by Jocelyn Chap

YMCA News:

With the recent Y Holiday Movie Night at SALA, and the outpouring of community, sponsorship, and member support, the organization has met its year’s fundraising goal.

Y CEO Chris Daniels said he was grateful to SALA owner Allen Saenz for his partnership that allowed the Y to host a final fundraiser for the year, and expressed gratitude for every person who attended, as well as supporters throughout the year who sponsor Read More

2023 Community Seed Swap Feb. 4 At Unitarian Church

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COMMUNITY News:

The 2023 Community Seed Swap is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N. Sage St.

Details:

  • Bring only packets of seeds you wish to give away entirely. You may not get any back!;
  • Take only enough seeds you can use in one growing season;
  • If you are sharing seeds you’ve saved from your garden, please mark them clearly with the name of the plant and the year from which they were saved.

Participation is FREE. For more information, text or call KokHeong McNaughton at 505.920.6808 or email her at kokheong@comcast.net. Read More

Centene Charitable Foundation & Western Sky Community Care Donate $3M For Gateway Project In Albuquerque

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Centene Charitable Foundation and Western Sky Community Care have announced  that they have committed funds of $3 million to the One Albuquerque Fund for “The Gateway” project.

The Gateway focuses on key service gaps for the homeless including providing a new center for emergency overnight beds with wrap-around services such as case management, a 24/7 receiving area for first responders, medical sobering, and medical respite. 

According to the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, more than 1,300 people in Albuquerque sleep in shelters or on the streets each Read More

‘Taiji As Spiritual Practice’ Classes Begin Feb. 11

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COMMUNITY News:

Twelve weeks of instructions in the philosophy and practice of Yang Style Taiji 24 Forms, Taiji Qigong 18 Forms and The Eight Brocades are being offered 9-10 a.m. Saturdays beginning Feb. 11 at Fellowship Hall, in the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

This class is free and open to adults and children age 12 and up who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Class size limit is 20 participants.

 Participants will explore body alignment, flexibility and coordination, breathing techniques, philosophy and the use of Taiji as physical exercise and spiritual Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Alex Vives At Aspen Copies

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On the job in Los Alamos is Copy Clerk Alex Vives showing the store’s displays recently at 1907 Central Ave. Last year, the business, locally owned by Dawn and James Cline, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Aspen Copies is a full-service copy shop that offers design and print services for technical jobs and promotional pieces. It also offers a multitude of office supplies and journals. Additionally, Aspen Copies is a FedEx authorized ship center. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

County Open Participation Community Survey Begins Today

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with its contractor National Research Center (NRC), began its biennial Community Survey in early December with a valid sample mailing to 2,500 randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock.

The Open Participation survey begins today, Jan. 2, allowing all Los Alamos County citizens to share their feedback. The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.

The Open Participation period is extended to all citizens and businesses to augment the responses from the valid sample Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 13-19, 2023

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 13-19:

Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Replay
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 7 p.m. The Whitehouse Chronicles
  • 7:30 p.m. Lost for Words – Speech
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