đ° This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: September 25
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 whatâs going well, and what could use improvement, by taking the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community survey, open now through Sunday, October 5.
ACT MyRide Pilot Program Survey
Officials with Atomic City Transit would like the publicâs opinions on its Saturday service pilot program through this brief survey. Even if you havenât used the ACT Saturday service, officials would still like to hear from you. The survey is open until October 25. If youâd prefer a paper version, pick one up at the Municipal Building, Mesa Library, or White Rock Library, or request that one be mailed to you by emailing AtomicCityTranist@lacnm.us.
Thursday, September 25
Coffee With a Cop
8:30 am to 10 am
Ruby Kâs, 1789 Central Ave, Los Alamos
Community members are invited to stop by and share your thoughts, questions, and concerns with Los Alamos Police Department Officers.
Art in Public Places Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 pm to 7 pm
Municipal Building, Suite 110, and on Zoom
Los Alamos Public Schools School Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Piñon Elementary School, and on Zoom
Heritage Vegetables of Our Region
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mesa Public Library, upstairs rotunda
Horticulturist Lee Goodwin of J&L Gardens will speak on his work to revive heritage varieties of locally-grown fruit and vegetables.
Random Fandom
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Mesa Public Library
This event takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month and is for teens (7th grade through 12th grade); snacks and drinks provided.
Friday, September 26
American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troops NM-1412 Fundraiser and Raffle
9 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday
Smithâs in Los Alamos and White Rock
Metzgerâs in Los Alamos and White Rock
Saturday, September 27
Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
8 am to noon
Los Alamos Medical Center, back parking lot
Flu vaccine will be available for those 9 and older. High-dose flu vaccine will be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.
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 is the final scheduled week for this service.
Book Launch and âBeer Hikeâ
Bathtub Row Brewing
9 am
Easy guided beer hike with Kevin Holsapple, author of âBeer Hiking Southern Rockies,â along with free maps for self-designed hikes, 10:30 am to noon; book signing noon to 2 pm.
Fee Free Day at Bandelier
9 am to 5 pm
In Honor of National Public Lands Day. Thereâs also an opportunity to volunteer and work with park rangers building Beaver Dam Analogs in Frijoles Canon. Limited spots so check details here.
Lucky Ducky Day
10 am to 2 pm
Ashley Pond, Los Alamos
Family Strengths Network annual carnival fundraiser â $10 per person and all proceeds go to support the Family Strengths Network.
Dinner and a Show
6 pm
Los Alamos Elks Lodge 2083, 1501 Trinity Drive
Friends of Los Alamos Little Theatre and the Elks Lodge are co-hosting this fundraiser to help ensure future LALT programming. LALT is facing a tough season due to not being able to use the performing arts center because of renovations.
Entrance cost is pay what you will.
Free Teen Movie Night â Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
8:30 pm to 11 pm, lobby opens at 7:30 pm
SALA Event Center
American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troops NM-1412 Fundraiser and Raffle
9 am to 5 pm, Saturday (Friday, September 26 as well)
Smithâs in Los Alamos and White Rock
Metzgerâs in Los Alamos and White Rock
Tuesday, September 30
Los Alamos County Council Regular Session
6 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Wednesday, October 1
Inclusivity Task Force Meeting
12:15 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Board of Public Utilities Work Session
5:30 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Municipal Building, Room 110, and on Zoom
đïž Coming Up
Movie on the Mesa: Lilo & Stitch
Friday, October 3, 5:30 pm (movie begins at 6)
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Bring your own blankets and chairs to this free event. Concessions available for purchase with proceeds supporting Los Alamos Recreation Scholarships.
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.
Coro de CĂĄmara
Connections: Sharing our Mental Health Stories
Thursday, October 16, 7 pm
Duane Smith Auditorium
Features pop, Broadway, and choral hits, a collaboration with area youth choirs, and a Q & A with mental health professionals. Free and open to the public.
Sharing Our Mental Health Stories
Saturday, October 18, 4 pm
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos
Connect with Coro and guests through inspiring music, real-life stories, and resources that foster mental well-being. $25-$30 for 18 and older; $20-$25 for students 18 and older; $20-$25 for 65 and older; free for children 18 and younger.
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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.