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Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series Sept. 26-27

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Seth Lloyd/Courtesy photo
 
SFI News:
 
SFI’s popular Ulam Lecture Series — now in its 24th year — features two talks that explore the Information Edge, the principle underlying both the creation and destruction of our universe’s complex structures.
 
Using simple, accessible examples from cosmology, quantum physics, and biological and financial systems, Seth Lloyd will shine a light on this powerful perspective. Lloyd is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the SFI external faculty.
 
Lloyd,
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100+ Women Who Care In Los Alamos Funds PAC 8’s Teen Suicide Prevention Project

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From left, PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau with Kate O’Donnell guide the creation of a teen suicide prevention PSA project funded by 100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
 
UWNM News:
 
100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos is a group of women who strive to have a positive impact on those in need in the Los Alamos area, without the time-consuming effort associated with fundraising.
 
The mission is to reach out and help the community by collecting contributions for local nonprofits. All organizations up for consideration for an award are in the Los Alamos
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Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board To Hear Presentation On Air Monitoring At LANL

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NNMCAB News:
 
The Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB) meets 1-5:15 p.m. Sept. 28, in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University, 800 National Ave., in Las Vegas.
 
The NNMCAB is one of eight site-specific advisory boards established to involve local citizens in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental clean-up decision process at its nuclear facilities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend NNMCAB meetings and provide their unique perspective on environmental issues.

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‘Opera On The Rocks’ Returns To Bandelier Sept. 24

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BANDELIER News:
 
For the fifth year, the Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc., Atomic City Transit, and Bandelier National Monument will be presenting “Opera on the Rocks” at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This year it will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24.
 
In previous years the music has been by Mozart, but this year Zarzuelas, excerpts from traditional Spanish opera, will be featured. There will also be food, beverages, and a craft table for kids. Tickets are now available at the Guild’s
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Local Presentation Features Adventures In Havana

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Timeworn but magnificent, dilapidated but dignified, fun yet maddeningly frustrating – Cuba is a country of indefinable magic. 
 
Havana, the city once known as the “Paris of the Western Hemisphere” takes center stage Thursday, Sept. 29 at this month’s meeting of the “Los Alamos & Santa Fe People Who Love Travel” Meetup. This month’s presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be given at the ProjectY community space at 150 Central Park Square in Los Alamos. The meeting is free and open
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Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Sept. 21

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JJAB News:
 
The next Juvenile Justice Advisory Board meeting is Sept. 21 and will include discussion on the FY-18 CYFD application, updating the JJAB strategic plan and getting board member signatures for the CYFD MOU is on the agenda. 
 
The 2016-2017 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey Roadshow is 1-3 p.m., Sept. 28 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
 
Data from the 2016 Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey will be presented and discussed and will include data specific to Los Alamos County. Nearly all Los
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Rep. Garcia Richard Evaluates Proposals During LESC Meeting At State Capitol

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During a recent meeting at the state capitol in Santa Fe, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard as an educator and member of the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) evaluates proposals that will affect New Mexico schools, teachers, insurance premiums for New Mexico, charter schools and the Every Child Succeeds Act that replaced No Child Left Behind. Courtesy photo Read More

Taste Of Rio Rancho Set For Oct. 22

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RIO RANCHO News:
 
RIO RANCHO ― Taste what Rio Rancho restaurants have to offer at the 6th Annual Taste of Rio Rancho, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Santa Ana Star Center at 3001 Civic Center Cirle NE.
 
Back again this year is the exclusive Pre-taste ticket, with early access 4-5:30 p.m. and more than 25 Rio Rancho restaurants taking part in this year’s event, which will provide attendees with free samples of their signature foods while supplies last.  
 
Tickets are priced at $10 for General Admission (5:30-7:30 p.m.), $20
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Community Invited To Join County At Upcoming Meetings For 11 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos County Council at meetings to review the 11 proposed Capital Improvement Projects.

Meeting Schedule:

County Council Work Session

  •  Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock
  • The Dekker Perich Sabatini team will review the projects and associated costs

Town Hall Meeting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m.
  • Fuller Lodge

Town Hall Meeting

  • Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. to noon
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock

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