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  • Off The Hill 04-25-13

    Art exhibits
    Again: Repetition, Obsession and Meditation. Opening reception, 3-5 p.m. Through June 16. Lannan Gallery. 309 Read Street. Gallery is open Saturday and Sundays, Noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information call 954-5149.

    Zane Bennett Contemporary Art announces an exhibition, “European Perspectives, The Radiant Line.” European artists Francois Morellet, Gregoire Cheneau, Diana Blok, Pieter Bijwaard, Oliver Mosset, Ruth Gschwendtner-Wölfe, Miguel Mont and Tony Soulie will show paintings, prints, photos and neon sculpture. The artists’ work focuses on light, line and color. The exhibit will be up from April 26-May 24 at 435 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe.

    The NSMA Senior Visual Arts Exhibition. 5-7 p.m., April 26, and runs through May 11. Red Dot Gallery is located at 826 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. Red Dot is open Saturday and Wednesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed Monday and Tuesday.

  • Be There 04-24-13

    Today
    • The Los Alamos Community of Atheists will host a general discussion meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in meeting room 1 of the Mesa Public Library. For more information, find us on Facebook or email losalamoscommunityofatheists@gmail.com.
    Thursday
    • Authors Speak Series with David Grant Noble, author of “In the Places of the Spirits,” 7 p.m., Mesa Public Library Upstairs Rotunda.
    • Veterans’ Benefits Outreach in Los Alamos. Two NMDVS Veterans’ Service Officers will be available to help veterans with VA and State Veterans’ benefits. 10 a.m. to noon. Mesa Public Library.
    • Community Blood Drive. 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Drive.
    • Book Fair at the LAMC Auxiliary. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Doctor’s Lobby Area. For more information call Betty Myers, 662-4669.
    • Los Alamos Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club rides every Tuesday and Thursday leaving at 5:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Field parking lot. For more information, go to tuffriders.losalamos.com.

  • Be There 04-23-13

    Today
    • National Volunteer week. 3-4 p.m., Oppenheimer Place, 1001 Oppenheimer, ground floor patio room. Learn more about volunteering with the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, home care and hospice programs. Refreshments provided. For more information call Cynthia Goldblatt, 662-2525.
    • Los Alamos Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club rides every Tuesday and Thursday leaving at 5:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Field parking lot. For more information, go to tuffriders.losalamos.com for more information.
    • The Boy Scouts of America annual “Fire-Up for Scouting” Cub Scout registration event at fire stations; 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fire Station No. 3, 129 State Route 4 in White Rock. Boys who will graduate from kindergarten through fourth grades (5-10 years old) can be registered for the Cub Scouting program, including summer activities such as June Day Camp. Fire station firefighters will give the boys and family members tours of the fire trucks and station during the registration event. Parents can sign up boys at either the Los Alamos or White Rock events. Please bring a checkbook for payment of annual dues.

  • News for Retirees 04-21-13

    April 21-27, 2013
    For information, call the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) at 662-8920, the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) at 662-8200 and “Day Out” (adult day care, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) at 661-0081. Reservations must be made by 10 a.m. for daily lunches.

  • Be There 04-18-13

    Today
    • Poetry Potluck. 6:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library Upstairs Rotunda. Special open mike event — all are welcome.
    • The Republican Party of Los Alamos will elect the 2013-2015 County Central Committee and its officers at the Jeannette O. Wallace Hall, room 505, at UNM-LA, 400 University Drive. The County Contingent to the Republican Party of New Mexico Central Committee will also be elected. Republicans registered in the county are encouraged to attend. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m. A meeting of the 2011-2012 Central Committee begins at 7 p.m. followed by ward caucuses and the county convention. For information, contact Robert Gibson, 662-3159, rgibson@swcp.com.
    • The Democratic monthly meeting is 7 p.m. at UNMLA. They will be discussing the budget and planning for the June 8 JFK fundraiser. All registered Democrats are invited to attend.

  • Off The Hill 04-18-13

    Art exhibits
    Again: Repetition, Obsession and Meditation. Opening reception, 3-5 p.m. April 20-June 16. Lannan Gallery. 309 Read Street. Gallery is open Saturday and Sundays, Noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information call 954-5149.

    Zane Bennett Contemporary Art announces an exhibition, “European Perspectives, The Radiant Line.” European artists Francois Morellet, Gregoire Cheneau, Diana Blok, Pieter Bijwaard, Oliver Mosset, Ruth Gschwendtner-Wölfe, Miguel Mont and Tony Soulie will show paintings, prints, photos and neon sculpture. The artists’ work focuses on light, line and color. The exhibit will be up from April 26-May 24 at 435 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe.

  • Be There 04-17-13

    Today
    • Natural History of Bats: Masters of the Night Sky. Wildlife biologist Debbie Buecher will give an overview of the amazing natural history of bats, play bat calls and discuss her research. She will also show live captive rehab bats. 6 p.m. at PEEC. $5 per person/$10 family. Free for PEEC members. No registration required. Designed for adults and kids ages second grade and older. Visit PajaritoEEC.org, call 662-0460, or email Programs@PajaritoEEC.org for more information.

    • Juvenile Justice Advisory Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site. Jennifer Weiss, executive director of the Heroin Awareness Committee will present “Opiate Addiction — No Exceptions” — a presentation and discussion regarding the current reality of drug addiction in New Mexico and the prevalence of prescription drug abuse among our youth. The public is welcome.
    Thursday
    • Poetry Potluck. 6:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library Upstairs Rotunda. Special open mike event — all are welcome.

  • Be There 04-16-13

    Today
    • Pikas and Pixels. 7-8 p.m., 3540 Orange St. Bandelier Rangers Claudia Brookshire and Sally King discuss citizen science projects. Phyllis Ashmead, Santa Fe National Forest, will discuss the Southwest Jemez Mountains Landscape Restoration Project and how people can get involved. Free. Visit PajaritoEEC.org, call 662-0460, or email Programs@PajaritoEEC.org for more information.
    • The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold a meeting, noon to 2 p.m. at the Ridgepark Clubhouse. Public parking is along the sidewalk. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable food items and toiletries for our charity donations. For more information call Donna MacDonald at 662-4001.
    Wednesday
    • Natural History of Bats: Masters of the Night Sky. Wildlife biologist Debbie Buecher will give an overview of the amazing natural history of bats, play bat calls and discuss her research. She will also show live captive rehab bats. 6 p.m. at PEEC. $5 per person/$10 family. Free for PEEC members. No registration required. Designed for adults and kids ages second grade and older. Visit PajaritoEEC.org, call 662-0460, or email Programs@PajaritoEEC.org for more information.

  • News for Retirees 04-14-13

    April 14-20, 2013
    For information, call the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) at 662-8920, the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) at 662-8200 and “Day Out” (adult day care, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) at 661-0081. Reservations must be made by 10 a.m. for daily lunches.
    Betty Ehart
    MONDAY
    8:30, 10 a.m. Tax preparation
    8:45 a.m. Cardio
    10:30 a.m. Advisory Council Mtg.
    11:30 a.m. Lunch: Ham
    Noon LARSO public meeting
    7 p.m. Ballroom dancing
    TUESDAY
    8:30 a.m. Mac users group
    8:45 a.m. Variety training
    10 a.m. Computer users group
    11:30 a.m. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs
    1 p.m. Bingo
    7 p.m. Bridge
    7:30 p.m. Table tennis
    WEDNESDAY
    8:30 a.m. RSVP quilters
    8:45 a.m. Cardio plus exercise
    10:45 a.m. Music with Ruth
    11:30 a.m. Lunch: Lemon pepper cod
    1:15 p.m. Socrates Café
    1:30 p.m. Daytime duplicate bridge
    THURSDAY
    8:30 a.m. Walk in the woods
    8:45 a.m. Variety training
    9 a.m. Toenail clipping
    11:30 a.m. Lunch: Chicken Caesar salad
    1:30 p.m. Tap dancing
    2 p.m. Ballroom dancing
    6:30 p.m. Chess
    7 p.m. Bridge
    FRIDAY
    9:15 a.m. Line dancing
    11:30 a.m. Lunch: Frito pie

  • Be There 04-11-13

    Today
    The Los Alamos Genealogical Association will meet at 7 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library. George Jennings will give a report on the recent Roots Tech 2013 Conference and the benefits of attending genealogical conferences. The public is invited.
    Friday
    The Posse Lodge is holding a fundraiser to kick off the 2013 Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m., featuring Los Alamos roots-rock band, DK & the Affordables. The Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series is set to begin May 17. Nineteen concerts are planned. Bring lawn chairs. For specific information on this and future concerts, visit gordonsummerconcerts.com.
    Saturday
    The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding a county-sponsored Dark Night at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park, starting at 7:45 p.m. Weather permitting, the public is invited to wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker at 662-3252 for information.