📰 This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: September 10
What's happening in Los Alamos over the next seven days (and beyond), as curated by the Boomteam.
All Month Long
Tiny Art Show
Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library
Participate in the Tiny Art Show and youth mural project for Hispanic Heritage Month. Pick up a free art supply kit at either library before Friday, September 26.
Cycling in LA Survey
If you bicycle in Los Alamos County, make your voice heard on what’s going well, and what could use improvement, by taking the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community survey, open now through Sunday, October 5.
Thursday, September 11
Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meeting
8:30 am to 10 am
Los Alamos County Municipal Court, hearing room
2500 Trinity Drive, Suite C
Promised Land Museum
September 11 at 5 pm
SALA Event Center
The Promised Land Museum presents the Jewish perspective of the Palestinian experience, grounded in Jewish values of truth and justice, and a path to peace.
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Municipal Building council chambers, and on Zoom
An Evening With Literary Artists
5:30 pm to 8 pm
Fuller Lodge
Local author Jessica Klagmann and Santa Fe author Katie Arnold discuss their work. Presented by Los Alamos Arts Council. Cash bar by Bathtub Row Brewing Cooperative, with snacks available.
Friday, September 12
ABC (Ask, Be Present, Connect) Suicide Prevention Training
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Mesa Public Library
This free training offered through the Santa Fe Community College teaches: the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning sings of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.
To register, email mulan.chanrandel@sfcc.edu
Saturday, September 13
Pancake and Burrito Breakfast Fundraiser for Friends of the Senior Centers of Los Alamos
8 am to 11 am
Dining hall of the White Rock Senior Center, 137 Longview
$10 donation requested
‘Til Valhalla 5K and Fun Run
8 am to 11 am
Sullivan Field
The ‘Til Valhalla 5K and fun run is meant to raise awareness for and prevention of veteran suicide, and is organized by Los Alamos High School NJROTC.
Go here for more information or to register. Proceeds will go to Mission 22 and Tewa Roots Society that helps local Native American veterans.
ACT MyRide Pilot Program
9 am to 5:30 pm
On-demand bus service around Los Alamos and White Rock. Reserve rides through the ACT MyRide app or by calling 505-661-RIDE. This service will be offered every Saturday through October 25.
Free Teen Movie Night - The Breakfast Club
8:30 pm to 11 pm – lobby opens at 7:30 pm
SALA Event Center
Tuesday, September 16
Los Alamos County Council Work Session
6 pm
Fire Station Number 3, 129 State Road 4, White Rock, and on Zoom
Wednesday, September 17
White Rock Evening (Farmers’) Market
4 pm to 7 pm (every Wednesdays through September 17)
The Visitor’s Center, 115 NM-4
Bee City Los Alamos Community Event
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Behind the County Extension Office between the Betty Ehart Senior Center and Bathtub Row.
Help rake and sow seeds of native grasses and flowers in a new pollinator-friendly section of the golf course.
Board of Public Utilities Meeting
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Municipal Building council chambers, and on Zoom
🗓️ Coming Up
Older Adult Wellness Summit
Wednesday , September 24
Space is limited for this free event so register early (check out the website for various ways to register).
Fee Free Day at Bandelier
Saturday, September 27
9 am to 5 pm
In Honor of National Public Lands Day. There’s also an opportunity to volunteer and work with park rangers building Beaver Dam Analogs in Frijoles Canon. Limited spots so check details here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Saturday, October 4, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fuller Lodge Arts Center
This free course, facilitated by Kristine Coblentz and Jennifer McNeel, YMHFA-certified trainers, is intended to help adults recognize the signs and symptoms of a youth (12-18) in a mental health or substance use crisis. Register here.
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