Lifestyles

Winter Farmers Market In December And January

LAFM News:
 
The Farmers Market will take place on multiple days during December and January.
 
Winter Holiday Markets  8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 17  Fuller Lodge
 
Honey, honey sticks, apples, apple cider, jams, jellies, weaving’s, gourds, pumpkins, decorations, certified organic seeds, chile pods, goat milk soaps, tomatoes, cucumbers, lavender body products, gift baskets, cheeses, goat cheese spreads, cow cheeses, butter, palines, 2016
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Living Well Los Alamos: Cheese Trays For Parties

By HELEN IDZOREK
Home Economist and 4-H Agent
Los Alamos County Extension

Many of our calendars are already full of upcoming holiday parties. Whether your host asks you to bring an appetizer or you need something to serve your own guests, cheese plates makes an excellent option for refreshments.

Creating the perfect cheese platter can be daunting but these tips and ideas can make the process more enjoyable and ensure your guests will be delighted.

When creating your cheese tray keep in mind that more isn’t always better. You want the cheeses’ individual characters to take center stage Read More

Community Messiah Sing-A-Long Dec. 13

COMMUNITY News:

The Collaborative Artists of Los Alamos and White Rock invite the community to its first Annual Community Messiah Sing-A-Long.

Sing along at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 with an orchestra and chorus, the music of Handel’s famous oratorio “The Messiah.” Those who are not singers are invited to listen as the LDS Church in Los Alamos at 1967 18th St., is filled with the music of this amazing work, which highlights the ever-popular “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Enjoy soloists Heather Bingham, Olivia Hakel, Daniel Torres and Devon McCleskey. Conducted by Tjett Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Holiday Decorating

A color coordinated holiday dining room. Courtesy photo
 

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve begun writing these columns.

I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my design philosophy with you. I have heard positive feedback regarding my columns and I truly appreciate it.

The holidays are already upon us. I thought I would share some ideas about decorating for the holidays that might inspire you this season.

 

 

A unique Hanukkah color scheme. Courtesy photo
 

Design Tips

  • Embrace different color schemes. Holiday decorating isn’t restricted
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More Scenes From 2015 Creche Show

A guide in period costume checks out the display of creches at the 2015 LDS Church Creche Show. The annual event always draws a big crowd. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
An elegant manger scene. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Needlepoint creche. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Manger scenes inside snow globes. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Food from the time of Jesus was the fare at Saturday’s annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A Lego creche with some interesting guests at
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Scenes From Los Alamos Creche Show 2015

This nativity scene with Jesus lying in a manger is part of this year’s International Creche Show at the Los Alamos LDS Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

This nativity scene with Jesus lying in a manger is part of this year’s International Creche Show at the Los Alamos LDS Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

This nativity scene with Jesus lying in a manger is part of this year’s International Creche Show at the Los Alamos LDS Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

The LDS Church hosted its annual Los Alamos Creche Show Friday Read More

Pastor Granillo: Love.

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos
 
Love.

It can be frustrating to hear a Christian’s response to a tragedy to be only, “My prayers are with you.”

It can be frustrating because many do not believe in the power of prayer and so they feel as if no real help is being offered, and nothing else will be done. But to be fair, for many Christians, prayer is an act that relieves them of the responsibility to get further involved in what may be happening. Prayer is important—it has the power to change the world; but it should never be an excuse for inaction.

James wrote, “Suppose a brother or sister is without Read More

Mrs. Beadsley’s Jewel Box: Holiday Gift Ideas

By DEBRA LOWENSTEIN
Mrs. Beadsely’s Vintage Jewelry

It’s that time of year again. We are all racking our brains to come up with that unique and relevant gift idea for family and friends. Vintage and antique things are definitely unique; that’s the easy part. But what about something that’s really relevant to a particular person? How about a gift that will actually thrill someone; that they will truly love? Great gifting isn’t easy and it takes time. But maybe it doesn’t need to be that hard.

Guys can be hard to shop for. Here’s a few ideas you might not Read More