Lifestyles
Fat Tuesday Around The World
FUMC News:
The Ark Preschool will hold a fundraising event, Fat Tuesday Around the World, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 715 Diamond Dr., in Los Alamos.
A sit down, four-course meal consisting of Prime Rib & Salmon will be served. Vegetarian option for a delicious cheese based soup will also be offered. Donations are greatly appreciated as this is a fundraising event. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction and door prizes. Public childcare is NOT provided for this event. Cash and checks are the only payment options available. Read More
IHM Alpha Class Begins Wednesday Feb. 17
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church Announces Fundraiser Results
A Foxhole Home under construction for a homeless military veteran. Courtesy photo
By Fr. THEOPHAN MACKEY
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church’s holiday cookie fundraiser was a great success. We sold 100 boxes of cookies and raised almost $2,500. This year all the proceeds from the sales were donated to a new charity centered in Tularosa called Foxhole Homes.
Foxhole homes aims to provide our homeless military veterans with low-cost, sustainable, community oriented housing. Working on the earthship model of Taos fame, they use recycled and reused
Local Teens Host Parents Night Out
Over 20 families participated as 50 children were kept entertained by the teenagers and adult leaders at the church. Courtesy photoFBCLA News:
This past Saturday the youth group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos hosted a free “Parents Night Out.”
Los Alamos High School Freshman, Hannah Clegg, who organized the event stated, “This kind of night allows students to serve the community as well as giving parents some rest. I found joy in seeing the kids have fun and also seeing the parents have fun. You can tell they really appreciated it and a great
Human Trafficking Protest In Pojoaque Feb. 6
UMW News:The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church will be staging a protest against human trafficking at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Pojoaque on Rt. 285.
Most people in the U.S. think human trafficking is something that happens in other countries and not here. But they are wrong. The United States, and specifically New Mexico, has a huge problem with human trafficking. The local news has recently been asking for help in catching a wanted trafficker in Albuquerque.
The local UMW is part of a country-wide protest
Grand Knight Mel Martinez Receives Nationwide Recognition For Service Program And Charity Work
Mel Martinez, Grand Knight of Espanola Council, left, and, Pat Nakagawa, District Deputy Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photoK OF C News:
“The Knights of Columbus Espanola Council #3314 is a leader among our councils in New Mexico. Worthy Grand Knight Mel Martinez has led and inspired our Espanola Council to this great distinction. As one of the oldest councils, it includes over 500 men who are Knights, making it the largest in the state of New Mexico,” said Pat Nakagawa, District Deputy Knights of Columbus.
“Brother Mel has built a Council,
Gabel: Thank You Atomic City Transit
ACT staff reponds quickly to citizen concern over placement of bus stop in White Rock. Photo by Dan GabelBy DAN GABEL
Los Alamos
We all realize that the new ACT bus routes would have a few kinks to be ironed out.
I want to commend ACT for their quick response to a dangerous bus stop. When I got off the bus this morning, the stop had been moved half a block up Rover Boulevard so folks no longer need to balance on the curb or be in traffic near the busiest intersection in White Rock. Within two days of pointing out the issue, ACT staff had it done.
Thank you ACT! Read More
Presentation: Skiing The High Road Across The Alps
Skiing up the Col des Roux (2,804 m) as the sun rises. Courtesy photo
Cappuccino break at the Dix Hut. Courtesy photoLA MOUNTAINERS News:
The Los Alamos Mountaineers invite the public to an exciting presentation by life-long skier Rob Suminsby of Albuquerque at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The Mountaineers meeting begins at 7 p.m. with social time and reports of recent and upcoming trips followed about 30 minutes later with the program.
Suminsby is a retired US Air Force officer who said he was privileged to spend his last few years of active duty in Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Highlights Of 2016 International Builders Show
White kitchen with wood accents. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXLos Alamos
The last column I wrote indicated design trends for 2016. Let’s continue the conversation and take a look at some residential design trends that judges of the Best in American Living Awards (BASA) at last week’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, predicted would be this year’s most prominent.
High on the list were intimate outdoor spaces, intricate stairwells, and Mid-Century Modern detailing. Repurposed wood, which has also become a staple accent throughout many styles Read More