This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: November 20
What's happening in Los Alamos over the next seven days (and beyond), as curated by the Boomteam.
Ongoing Events & Special Notices
The Way of Art - New Mexico Veterans Create
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library
I Can Help Program
Los Alamos County Social Services Division, LA Cares, Self-Help Inc., and numerous other organizations are collaborating to provide food assistance to community members in need. Financial contributions to support these efforts can be made at LA Cares or Self Help.
Covid, Flu, and RSV Vaccinations
It’s not too late to get your Covid, Flu, and RSV vaccines. Boomtown updates its respiratory virus vaccine resource page weekly.
Thursday, November 20
Miniature Painting Office Hours
5 pm to 6 pm
Fuller Lodge Art Center
Friendsgiving Junk Journaling Hangout
6 pm to 8 pm
Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse
Friday, November 21
Los Alamos Pride and Boomerang Consignment Free Queer Movie Night — Anything’s Possible
7 pm
Sala Event Center
Contact luke.eigelbach@gmail.com with any questions.
Warren Miller Film Tour
7 pm
Duane W. Smith Auditorium
Saturday, November 22
Meals of Hope
9 am to 3 pm
Crossroads Bible Church
Organized by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in conjunction with Meals of Hope and The Food Depot.
Volunteers are still needed for meal packing. Sign up in advance for one of two shifts or to help with planning. If you’re unable to commit to a shift ahead of time, you can also show up when you’re available. You can also help by making a tax-exempt donation here.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair
9 am to 3 pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Karen McLaughlin (Parish) Hall
Pictures with Santa
10 am to 5 pm
1615 Central Ave, Ste 100
Fee is $25 per picture with all funds donated to the Northern NM Toy Drive. Remaining spots are very limited. Sign up for a time here.
Seed Sorting and Packaging Party
2 pm to 4 pm
Mesa Public Library, Study Room H
Free Teen Movie Night - The Princess Bride
8:30 pm to 11 pm - lobby opens at 7:30 pm
Sala Event Center
Sunday November 23
DIY Recycled Wrapping Paper
10 am to noon
Fuller Lodge Art Center
Intro to Abstract Mixed Media Collage
10 am to noon
Fuller Lodge Art Center
CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot
2 pm race/walk (registration begins at 1 pm)
Los Alamos Middle School
Call 505-709-0423 or email williamstj@eartlink.net with questions. Cash or check donations support LA Cares and National and International disaster relief.
Thursday November 27
Elks Annual Thanksgiving Lunch
11 am
Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive
Meals service begins at 11 and event organizers recommend arriving by 2 pm to ensure you get all the sides you want. No charge for meals, though donations are welcome. Visitors can take a meal to go if they prefer.
National Theatre Live — The Fifth Step
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sala Event Center
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Note: None of the events listed above are paid placements and are included here as an informational resource for community. These events are not sponsored or endorsed by Boomtown.