This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: November 12
What's happening in Los Alamos over the next seven days (and beyond), as curated by the Boomteam.
Ongoing Events & Special Notices
Build a Box, Feed a Homebound Senior
Through November 14, Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers are accepting boxes of shelf-stable food that will be delivered during the week of November 17. For more details, see the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization Facebook page, contact Stacy Frers at 505-551-4073, or email casemanager@larso.org.
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.
Inclusivity Task Force
The County Inclusivity Task Force invites community members to give their input on accessibility of county programs, facilities, and open spaces through this brief survey.
Medical Alert Program
If you or a loved one rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment, register here for the Department of Public Utilities Medical Alert Program to receive special notification when planned power outages will occur.
The Way of Art New Mexico Veterans Create
All month long at the Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
Affordable Arts
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, through December 23
Fuller Lodge Art Center
Thursday, November 13
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers
Friday, November 14
From Minnesota to Palestine: Connecting Our Movements for Collective Liberation - An Indigenous Perspective
7 pm to 9 pm
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos
This film screening is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Saturday, November 15
The Pueblo Food Experience
3 pm to 4 pm
Mesa Public Library
Roxane Swentzell, a renowned artist and permaculturist from Santa Clara Pueblo, will speak on the history of foodways in the region.
Varsity Football State Quarterfinals Game
12 pm — gates open at 11 am
Sullivan Field
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $12 for adults, $8 for students (K-12), military, and anyone over 65.
Free Teen Movie Night — Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
8:30 pm to 11 pm - lobby opens at 7:30 pm
SALA Event Center
Monday, November 17
Monday Supper Club
5 pm to 8 pm
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse
Vegetarian bowl of beans is $7 or pay what you can (including nothing).
Tuesday, November 18
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
Noon to 1:30 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
County Council Meeting
6 pm
Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Mountain Elementary School, and on Zoom
Wednesday, November 19
Board of Public Utilities Meeting
5:30 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Library Board Special Meeting
5:30 pm
Mesa Public Library Administrative Offices, and on Zoom
🗓️ Coming Up
CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot
Sunday, November 23
Registration starts at 1 pm, race/walk begins at 2 pm at the 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.
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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.