Programming Guide
GET OUT. GET ACTIVE.
SPRING INTO ADVENTURE March 5th - May 25th
Get Out. Get Active. Find more information daily on our Facebook page:
“Los Alamos County Community Services” Scan this QR Code, and “LIKE” us for news & updates right at your fingertips!
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Visit us online at losalamosnm.us, and search”Adventure.”
LocalAttractions and Amenities DISCOVER YOUR
This booklet includes Los Alamos County facilities, programs, attractions and contractors. Many local businesses and organizations have special spring calendars as well. Watch for details about additional events and programs throughout the season!
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Facebook & Webpage
Pages 4-18
Local Attractions & Amenities
Page 19
Discoveries Action Team
Page 20
MARCH Calendar
Pages 21-29
MARCH Events & Programs
Page 30
APRIL Calendar
Pages 31-35
APRIL Events & Programs
Pages 36-37
MAY Calendar
Pages 38-43
MAY Events & Programs
Page 44
JUNE Calendar
Page 45-46
JUNE Sneak Peek
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Los Alamos Creative District
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Spring Idea List
Spring Idea List Located on the back page A fun way to track your spring activities, the ideas listed are to help inspire your adventures. We hope you also come up with your own ideas! Los Alamos is a place that cultivates curiosity and creates aha moments. So turn the pages, and find your next adventure. Los Alamos is where discoveries are made!
Use these hashtags whenever you post about your adventures on social media: #100ahamoments #playlosalamos #lovelosalamos #livelosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade 3
Manhattan Project National Historical Park One of the few National Parks that focuses on American science, technology and industry during WWII, the Manhattan Project sites interpret the social and cultural life of the individuals and families that lived and worked in the “secret cities,” as well as the structures associated with the research and production of the atomic bomb.
Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park online at NPS.GOV/MAPR Bandelier National Monument Bandelier provides an opportunity to explore Ancestral Pueblo dwellings, broad mesas and steep-walled canyons where ladders provide access to small-carved dwellings built in natural recesses, as well as 33,000 acres of designated wilderness ranging from 5,000 feet to 10,000 feet above sea level, including a wide variety of outdoor activities. You can also explore the Bandelier Museum Exhibit, where Ancestral Pueblo pottery, tools and artifacts of daily life can be seen.
Visit Bandelier National Monument online at NPS.GOV/BAND Valles Caldera National Preserve The Valles Caldera offers 54+ miles of trails and 30 miles of trout streams. There is managed public access for many activities, including elk and turkey hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, van tours, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, environmental education, and photographic adventures.
Visit the Valles Caldera National Preserve online at NPS.GOV/VALL 4
Find Los Alamos visitor information online at VISITLOSALAMOS.ORG
National Park Service Sites Visit nps.gov for detailed information.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Thursday-Monday, 10:00am-3:00pm Beginning April 1st - Daily 10:00am-3:00pm Stop at the Park’s Visitor Center for a free talk and film, a Park Service Passport stamp, tour maps to Park assets, including Ashley Pond Park, the Los Alamos History Museum Campus, and Bradbury Science Museum.
Virtual Tour App and Game
Motorcycle 7-Day Entry Permit $15 per vehicle Per vehicle entrance fee for visitors traveling on a motorcycle, up to 2 persons.
Bandelier National Monument Annual Pass $40 per person Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle).
Visit nps.gov/band for detailed information about group rates, camping rates and reservations, and backcountry reservations.
Valles Caldera National Preserve Valle Grande Entrance Station Winter (Nov 1 - May 14) daily; 9:00am-5:00pm Summer (May 15 - Oct 31); daily; 8:00am-6:00pm
Take a virtual tour by downloading the “Los Alamos: the Secret City of the Manhattan Project” free app. The app has an augmented reality feature to use at locations in the historic downEntrance Fee Waived town, as well as an interactive experience that places the user in Valles Caldera National Preserve is a fee park; however, at this the shoes of Los Alamos’ first scientists. The app provides a virtual time the entrance fee is being waived. While the entrance fee tour of the assets of the Manhattan Project, including those “beis being waived, Valles Caldera will not be able to sell or issue hind the fence” at the Los Alamos National Laboratory! passes.
Backcountry Vehicle Permit Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center Winter Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Bandelier National Monument is open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk.
Automobile/Vehicle 7-Day Entry Permit $20 per vehicle Entrance fee includes all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
7-Day Single Entry Permit $10 per person Per person entrance fee for visitors traveling on foot or bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a 16 passenger or greater vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group.
Up to 35 backcountry vehicle permits will be available each day during the summer season (mid-May thru October) as conditions allow.
Guided Hikes & Van Tours Guided hikes are led by rangers or volunteers that have an indepth knowledge of the preserve. In addition, each guided hike focuses on a different topic or theme. Some guided hikes are only offered once, while others are offered more frequently. Please check the calendar online for dates and times guided hikes are offered. Your visit can be more enjoyable when you better understand the environment around you. Valles Caldera offers interpretive programs, guided hikes, guided snowshoe hikes, and ranger talks in various locations throughout the year.Program schedules and types vary with the seasons. Ranger-led programs can be found on our online calendar.
Visit nps.gov/vall for detailed information.
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505-662 5725 • 397 CAMP MAY ROAD Visit pajarito.ski for detailed information.
Summer General Hours Beginning May 18 BUSINESS OFFICE & RETAIL SHOP: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am-3:00pm LIFT OPERATIONS & RENTAL SHOP: Open EVERY Saturday & Sunday May 18th - October 28th, 9:00am-3:00pm
Bike & Hike Pajarito Mountain May 18 - October 28 Enjoy lift served access to biking and hiking. Day tickets for Bike Uplift cost $29. Day tickets for Hike Uplift cost $10. Season passes available.
Rental bikes and gear will be available for the 2018 season! Lift turns from 9:00am - 3:00pm, unless otherwise noted Pajarito Mountain Cafe is open for lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm
Pajarito Mountain Cafe Spring/Summer 2018 SPRING: Full Menu, 8:00am-3:00pm when lifts are turning Snacks & Drinks, 8:00am-4:00pm when lifts are turning SUMMER: Lunch Wednesdays-Fridays,11:00am - 2:00pm Open on all Bike & Hike dates
Pajarito Punishment - SAVE THE DATE! June 24 Part of the New Mexico Off-Road Series 6
Los Alamos Nature Center
Regular Weekly Programs Nature Up Close
505-662-0460 • 2600 CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnature.org for detailed information.
Reptiles - Mondays & Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm Plants - Tuesdays, 12:00-4:30pm Birds - Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm Gardens - Wednesdays 12:00-2:00pm Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm
General Hours
Nature Yoga & Trail Run
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am-8:00pm Thursday: CLOSED Sunday: 1:00-4:00pm
Sundays, 10:30am & 11:45am
Nature Playtimes for Ages 0-5 Mondays, 10:00-11:00am
Gentle Walks
Come visit our resident critters, play on the diorama, or relax Fridays, 9:00am and watch the birds from the wildlife observation room. Check our website regularly for additional programming!
Passport to the Pajarito Plateau Part I and II A fun program to get people outside, exploring our beautiful trails. Pick up your passport at the Los Alamos Nature Center and start hiking! Make a crayon rubbing from the special post on each trail to “stamp” your passport, then bring it back after you’ve completed 2, 5, 8, 12, and all 16 hikes for great prizes you can use on your next adventure.
Planetarium Shows Enjoy 360-degrees of immersive entertainment that offers a sensory experience unlike any other. Not recommended for children under the age of four.
Visit us online for showtimes and features! losalamosnature.org $6 per adult, $4 per child
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2018 SEASON AT THE 505-662-8139 • 4250 DIAMOND DRIVE Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on “Recreation”
Golf Course
Los Alamos County offers a course that’s both fun and challenging to play...
Nestled at the base of the Jemez Mountains atop the Pajarito Plateau, the Los Alamos County Golf Course offers a challenging 6,500 yard, par 72, 18 hole layout. The golf course, built in 1947 by the Atomic Energy Commission, is one of the oldest 18 hole golf courses in New Mexico. Playing through Ponderosa Pines and Cottonwoods, the sloping fairways and small greens provide a challenge to players of all skill levels. Panoramic vistas and clear, fresh mountain air at an elevation of 7,400 feet, provide a beautiful setting to enjoy the spring and have an enjoyable golf experience.
...at a great price!
General Hours
OPEN DAILY - Weather permitting Tee time reservations are made online up to ten days in advance, or up to three days in advance by calling the Golf Shop at 505-662-8139.
Driving Range & Golf Shop Hours MARCH: Thursday - Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm APRIL: Monday - Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm MAY to AUGUST: Monday - Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm Note: Driving Range closes 30 minutes before the Golf Shop on Wednesdays, and opens at 10:00am on Thursdays.
A full line of quality golf merchandise, equipment and limited club repair is available at the Golf Shop. Vendors for the 2018 season include Ahead, Kate Lord, Bobby Jones and Oxford.
2018 Daily Fee Schedule January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018. Fees subject to change.
Green Fees 18 Holes 9 Holes 18 Junior 9 Junior
M-Th & Holidays $31.50 $19.00 $14.70 $9.45
Senior Rates
55 and Over 10:00am - 1:00pm Friday-Sunday & Holidays Excluded 18 Holes 18 Holes 9 Holes 9 Holes
F, Sa, Su $34.50 $20.00 $15.75 $9.45 M, T, W, Th
$34.50 with cart $24.00 without cart $20.00 with cart $14.00 without cart
Carts, Clubs & Driving Range 9 Holes/Player Golf Cart $9.00 Pull Cart $3.00 Rental Clubs $19.00 8
Driving Range $2.00 per token
18 Holes/Player $15.00 $6.00 $26.25
Aquatic Center
MAKE A SPLASH AT THE 505-662-8170 • CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on “Recreation”
A world-class, Olympic-size, high-altitude facility...
The Aquatic Center offers diverse activities for citizens and visitors of all ages, income levels, fitness levels, and interests, in safe and affordable recreation, instruction, fitness, competitive and therapeutic programs. The Aquatic Center is known internationally as an excellent training facility for teams from around the United States and the world, including Japan, Belgium, New Zealand, Germany, and many more. Locally the Center supports private swim teams and the Los Alamos High School Swimming and Diving teams. ...located at 7,240 feet above sea level!
May 12 May 28
Staff In-Service Day Memorial Day
Short Course & Open Swim
1:00pm-5:00pm
MONDAY
6:00am-10:30am 10:30AM-11:00AM 11:00am-7:00pm
Aquatic Center Closures
SUNDAY
Long Course POOL CLOSED Short Course & Open Swim
TUESDAY 6:00am-11:00am 11:00am-7:00pm
Short Course Short Course & Open Swim
6:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2018 Main Pool Schedule
Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
General Hours
WEDNESDAY
6:00am-10:30am 10:30AM-11:00AM 11:00am-7:00pm
Long Course POOL CLOSED Short Course & Open Swim
THURSDAY
Short Course Short Course & Open Swim
6:00am-11:00am 11:00am-7:00pm
FRIDAY
Short Course Short Course & Open Swim
The pool is open to all during available hours, unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome to all fitness classes. Consult with your doctor before starting an exercise program.
6:00am-11:00am 11:00am-7:00pm
SATURDAY 10:00am-5:00pm
General Information
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Open Space & Trails STROLL THROUGH
505-662-8159 • 101 CAMINO ENTRADA, BLDG 5 Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on “Recreation”
With an abundance of parks and playgrounds...
Individuals, families, organizations and businesses are able to readily enjoy the outdoors in Los Alamos County. Whether for an afternoon stroll, office party, soccer game, weekend hike, tennis match, athletic training, or family birthday party...
...you are provided a beautiful backdrop for a wide variety of activities!
Open Space & Trails
Using Open Space & Trails
Lying on the eastern flank of the Jemez Mountains, Los Alamos enjoys a mountain backdrop amid the orange cliffs of the Pajarito Plateau. The town spans three miles of the plateau, interrupted by deeply incised canyons that offer natural escapes within the town’s limits. White Rock lies on the edge of the 1,000-foot deep White Rock Canyon, carved by the Rio Grande.
Los Alamos County Open Space is open to non-motorized use only. Hiking, running, horse travel, and mountain biking are permitted on County trails.
The canyons and mesas in and around the county are linked by a 100 mile network of trails. Hikers and runners, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and other trail users delight in the variety of trails from which to choose. The trails offer a quick escape from the busy pace in town, a way to commute to work, an easy stroll or a physical challenge, and a chance to observe wildlife or soak in the views.
Share the Trail: These are multi-use trails for pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists. Bicyclists should yield to all other users.
Looking for a Trailhead? Watch for the “Trailhead” signs along major roads throughout the county. Find more information about the County Trail Network online: losalamosnm.us - Click on “Recreation” in the middle of the page. 10
Resource Protection: All cultural resources such as Ancestral Pueblo room blocks, pot sherds, petroglyphs, and historical artifacts are protected by Federal and State law. Let all cultural resources lie undisturbed.
Dogs in Los Alamos Country Open Space: All dogs must be on a leash within 100 yards of a trailhead. Dogs must be under voice and sight control at all times. Safety: When exploring trails, always carry water, sunscreen, a hat, extra clothing, a flashlight, and a navigational aid.
Recreation Programs GET INVOLVED IN 505-662-8170 • CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on “Recreation”
Being an active community...
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Division offers youth, teen and adult programs at the Golf Course, Ice Rink, Aquatic Center and other facilities in Los Alamos County. In addition, special events are held throughout the year at various locations in the community. Enjoy programs such as dance, volleyball, basketball, exercise and fitness, martial arts, softball, swimming, running, and much more!
...means being a healthy community!
Dance Classes (see calendar pages) Scottish Country Dance Mountain Mixers Square Dancing Salsa Dance Lessons
Yoga Classes (see calendar pages) Kundalani Yoga Prajna Yoga
USA Tae Kwon Do Masters’ Association As a martial art taekwondo is popular with people of both genders and of many ages. Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina.
Chamisa School Gymnasium Every Monday, 6:00-7:30pm
Aspen School Gymnasium
Open Gym Programs FREE YEAR ROUND!
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45-7:15pm
Pueblo Complex
Open Gym programs are not held on holidays, holiday weekends, or snow days, and are subject to cancellations.
Every Saturday, 8:00-10:00am
Open Basketball Open Badminton Open Gym Volleyball
Every Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm
Indoor Soccer Table Tennis
(505) 662-8170 or
[email protected] Participants are required to bring their own equipment.
Special Use Parks FREE YEAR ROUND!
Piñon School Gymnasium Under 18 Per Month $25.00 Adult Per Month $35.00 Family Per Month $55.00 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Master Ron Geoffrion 505-672-1119 Tom Lopez 505-672-9532
9-Hole Disc Golf Courses Miniature Golf Skate Parks Dog Parks BMX Course Remote Car Track Equestrian Facilities Sail Plane Field (505) 662-8170 or
[email protected] Participants can check-out equipment for Disc Golf and Miniature Golf at the Aquatic Center Front Desk.
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LEARN, KNOW, GATHER & GROW
505-662-8250 • 2400 CENTRAL AVENUE 505-662-8265 • 10 SHERWOOD BLVD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on “Library”
Public Libraries
Opportunities for a diverse regional community...
The library offers opportunities for our residents and visitors to learn, know, gather and grow by providing open and equal access to a variety of ideas and information through evolving technology and services...
...where people connect in positive community engagements!
Mesa Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 9:00pm Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm CLOSED Memorial Day, May 28, 2018
Friends of the Library Book Store Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00pm The library offers opportunities for our diverse regional community by providing open and equal access to a variety of ideas and information through evolving technology and services. The library has extensive online resources, like e-books, magazines, language services, and links, as well as unique collections, including CDs, DVDs, video games, chamber music, circulating art and more. 12
The libraries also offer a wide variety of programs for children and families, as well as, many entertaining and educational programs for adults, including story times, gallery shows, free films, author lectures, musical performances, poetry gatherings and much more!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten This is a free, fun program that encourages caregivers to share 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. You can run the program at your pace and earn prizes for every hundred books you complete. Sign up any time at Mesa Public Library or White Rock Library and start your reading journey.
Cover to Cover 3-6th grade students are challenged to join our community book club. Read all 14 titles on the selected list and then meet to discuss them, both at school clubs and at the public library. The Cover to Cover challenge runs through May. Stop by Mesa Public Library or White Rock Library to pick up a booklist and get started reading.
Los Alamos History Museum 505-662-6272 • 1050 BATHTUB ROW Visit losalamoshistory.org for detailed information. Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Los Alamos History Museum presents the stories of Los Alamos from multiple perspectives via indoor and outdoor venues, historic buildings, artifacts, documents, photographs, audio and video recordings of personal stories, and interactive visitor experiences. The Museum is ADA compatible.
General Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission $5 per person
Guided Walking Tours Every Monday - Saturday The 1.5-hour guided tours include information on the Ancestral Pueblo people, homesteading, the Los Alamos Ranch School, the Manhattan Project, and post-war Los Alamos, as well as visits to Fuller Lodge, the homestead-era Romero Cabin and, of course, the sculptures of General Leslie Groves and Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer for a photo opportunity. Mondays - Saturdays, Daily at 11:00am Los Alamos History Museum Guest Cottage $15 per person - 18 and under are FREE
Atomic City Spy Tour All Year - Self-Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour Self-Guided Walking Tour
Where there are secrets, there are spies. Visit historic sites around Los Alamos where the atomic spies lived, worked and played. This self-guided tour can be taken at your own pace.
Journey through time from the days of the Ancestral Pueblo peo- Spy Tour Guides available at the Los Alamos Visitor Center. ple through the atomic age on a newly revised walking tour. Learn about the buildings in the Los Alamos Historic District as Homestead Tour well as the people who lived in them and made history. Maps are available at the Los Alamos History Museum, the Visitor Centers and Los Alamos County Municipal Building, or download one at losalamoshistory.org.
Self-Guided Driving Tour
Imagine yourself back in a time of isolated log buildings, fields planted with pinto beans, wagons laden with produce—everyday life for the homesteaders who lived here before the dawn of the nuclear age that brought Los Alamos to international attention. This driving tour will introduce you to seven sites that indicate where 17 of the homestead families established their farms. Maps are available at the Los Alamos History Museum, the Visitor Centers and Los Alamos County Municipal Building, or download one at losalamosnm.us.
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Fuller Lodge Art Center 505-662-1635 • 2132 CENTRAL AVENUE Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for detailed information.
General Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday Closed
Spring Adult & Kids Art Classes Adult until June 1 • Kids until May 16 Over 50 adult and kids art classes will be held this spring. Visit the website to find the class perfect for you!
Summer Art Camp Registration Begins in April Gallery Gift Shop
Visit our website for the 2018 Summer Art Camp schedule! The Representing over 100 local and regional artists in the Gallery schedule will be released over Spring Break. Gift Shop, we provide a venue for artists who sell their handmade work. Summer/Fall Arts & Crafts Fairs
Art Gallery Inner Workings - Until March 17 Spirit Lines - March 23 - May 5 Vessel - May 11 - June 23
August 11 & October 20th
Now accepting Fair applications! Visit the website to find more information and download the forms.
Fuller Lodge Art Center Clay Club Membership Only
In our main exhibit space, we host 9 to 10 themed shows per year that are open to artists of all skills levels from all over the For more information, visit clayclub.org. world. The FLAC Clay Studio Users Group is focused on building a local clay community to share and maintain the Art Center’s ceramic space as a cooperative environment. Portal Gallery Show dates are the same as the main gallery.
The Face of Time Compassionate Touch Network Carol Vredenburgh We also provide a smaller show space in our Portal Gallery for artists, either established or up-and-coming, to have their own solo shows. 14
Bradbury Science Museum Programs 505-667-4444 • 1350 CENTRAL AVENUE Visit lanl.gov/museum for detailed information.
General Hours & Information Open Every Day Approximately 60 interactive exhibits trace the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, highlight the Laboratory’s current and historic research projects related to defense and technology, and focus on Laboratory research related to national and international economic, environmental, political, and social concerns. Open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday & Monday, 1:00-5:00pm FREE admission
Gadgets Gift Shop
The Bradbury Science Museum Association (a nonprofit organization) has a gift kiosk inside the Museum. Find items such as T-shirts, hats, postcards, mugs, and other LANL logo’d items for sale. Kiosk hours vary, based on volunteer availability. All proceeds support educational outreach in Northern New Mexico.
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Los Alamos Teen Center
AND MORE...
505-695-7415 • 475 20TH STREET Visit laymca.org, and click on “Teen Centers” for information. We reside in the historic Community Building in downtown Los Alamos, where we have over 10,000 square feet of specially designed program space to serve our teens. Facilities include: music recording studio, music performance space, movie/gaming room, 2 computer labs, art studio, yoga studio, snack bar, classrooms, and an outdoor deck with amazing views. Various enrichment programs, activities, events and trainings are offered free to teens, in addition to youth-led projects with opportunities for teens to receive stipends.
Mural Painting • Music Recording & Production • Arts & Resiliency • Open Art Studio • Open Mic & Music Jam Nights • Film/ Video Creation & Editing • Movie Nights • Fitness Team • Yoga • Art of Yoga • Youth Mobilizers • Global Teens • Teen Council • Tutoring • Job Skills Training • Resume Editing and Support • Special Events • After-Homecoming/Prom Events • GSA • Slam Poetry • Photography • Lawn Games • Table Games • Counseling & Teen Support Groups • Glass Art • Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Training 16
General Hours Monday - Thursday Noon-8:00pm Friday Noon-11:00pm Saturday 1:00-11:00pm Sunday CLOSED Memorial Day, May 28, 2018 CLOSED
Ongoing Programs Recording Studio 101 & Open Studio
Tutorials in software, recording and music production, as well as studio production time with mentorship. Studio 101 - Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Open Studio - Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm
Youth Mobilizers
Youth Mobilizers is a program that celebrates teens’ interest and accomplishments, furthers teens’ skills in areas of interest, supports the development of leadership and job skills, and empowers teens’ voices in the community.
Arts & Resiliency Program
Ongoing - Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm
Teen Council Meetings
Teens meet once a month and put visions into action by planning activities that serve teens in the Los Alamos community.
Family Strengths Network 505-662-4515 • 3540 ORANGE STREET Visit lafsn.org for information.
Family Strengths Network Family Resource Center & Programs Russian Language Play Group Every Other Sunday, 10:00am-Noon
Parent Discussion Group
Wednesdays (except 1st of the month), 10:30-11:30am
Parenting the Love and Logic Way: Parents of Early Childhood Thursdays in March, 6:00-7:30pm
Parenting the Love and Logic Way: Love and Logic Teen
LA Daily Post
Saturdays in March, 8:15-10:30pm
Parenting the Love and Logic Way: Parents of K-6 Tuesdays in April, 6:30-8:30pm
Family Yoga
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Zumba Kids Jr.
Chit Chat & (Change) Diapers Discussion Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Toddler Crafts
2nd Tuesday of the Month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Outdoor Play Days
Tuesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
Last Friday of the Month March 23, April 27, May 25, 10:30am-Noon
Birth Talk
Spanish Time for Toddlers
1st Monday of the Month, 6:30-8:00pm
Autism Support Group
3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00-7:30pm
Thursdays, 4:00-4:45pm
Community Garden
Begins April 4th Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Toddler Tunes
March 7, April 4, May 2 - 10:30-11:15am FSN provides education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens, and children.
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FIND MORE RESOURCES AT THE
Local Visitor Centers
Whether a local or a visitor...
Located on the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, Los Alamos is at the heart of New Mexico recreation, with added cultural & historical significance. Come in to find everything you need to enjoy the area - things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and local shopping. Find maps, local and regional information, and more at each of our three Visitor Centers.
...find out more about what you can do in Los Alamos!
Discover Los Alamos operates two Visitor Centers in Los Alamos County staffed by friendly, knowledgeable people who will help you with maps, guides, brochures, and invaluable advice to help you make the most of your visit.
Los Alamos Visitor Center 505-662-8105 109 Central Park Square Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Find us online at visitlosalamos.org.
White Rock Visitor Center 1-800-444-0707 | 505-672-3183 115 NM-4 White Rock, New Mexico 87547 Winter Hours - Open Daily: 10:00am – 2:00pm Summer Hours Begin May 17th Open Daily: 8:00am-6:00pm
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center 505-661-6277 475 20th Street Los Alamos, NM 87544 Thursday-Monday, 10:00am-3:00pm Beginning April 1st - Daily 10:00am-3:00pm
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DISCOVERIES ACTION TEAM KICK-OFF MEETING Fuller Lodge, April 10, 11:00am-1:00pm Lunch will be provided.
Let’s put our talents to work to discover new ways to cultivate curiosity and create aha moments for everyone in Los Alamos.
Join us! RSVP Today! Email
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SPRING INTO ADVENTURE: MARCH This special events quick reference tool will help you see what’s happening during Spring Into Adventure. For detailed information, and to find daily classes, programs and events, please refer to the other pages of this guide.
Sun March
Legend: YOUTH EVENT
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History On Tap
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
Toddler Tunes
Yoga
Taiji
M&M
M&M
Venice Baroque Orchestra
Together Time
Rising Readers
Brown Bag Concert
All Schools Art Show Reception
Ashley Pond Woodworkers
FREE Family Film Series
Scientists in the Spotlight
Scottish Country Dancing
M&M/Baby Bugs TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups
ADULT EVENT
Hungrytown Folk Rock Duo A Hike to the Pacific Crest Trail
ALL AGES
Adobe Users Group
Art Camp Forest Explorers Hike & Play Life Drawing Salsa Dance Lessons
Planetarium: Inside the Sun
M&M Lifeguard Review
Planetarium: We Are Stars
Lifeguard Pre-Course
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Life Drawing
National Plant a Flower Day
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
M&M
Yoga
Taiji
Together Time
M&M
Planetarium: Equinox & Rebirth
Trinity Site Tour Reg. Deadline
M&M/Baby Bugs
Art Camp
Rising Readers
Pi Day 3.14 Wacky Wednesday
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March Jazz Band Concert Scottish Country Dancing
TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Family Night at the Nature Center
Life Drawing
LALT Show
M&M Ashley Pond Woodworkers
70TH SKIESTA
Teen Advisory Group
Warm Water Weekend
Salsa Dance Lessons
Planetarium: SunStruck & Solar Quest
History Lecture
Square Dancing LALT Show
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Warm Water Weekend
Science On Tap
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
M&M
Yoga
Outdoor Play Day
Taiji
Together Time
M&M
Art Camp
Rising Readers
Forest Explorers Hike & Play
Apple String Quartet Master Class & Concert
Spirit Lines Pysanky Egg Dying Opening Reception M&M Planetarium: Exoplanets Update Ashley Pond Woodworkers Guys & Dolls Planetarium: Exoplanets LALT Show Guys & Dolls
Jumpstart Summer Gardening
Scottish Country Dancing
M&M/Baby Bugs TED Talk Tuesdays
Life Drawing
Pebble Pups CSD Night at the Nature Center Jazz Project
Life Drawing Salsa Dance Lessons
Guys & Dolls
LALT Show
LA Photo Club
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Spring Break at the Library Begins
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Lifeguard Class Begins
M&M/Baby Bugs
Together Time
M&M
Living Art Presentation
Life Drawing
April Swim Lessons Regis. Opens Scottish Country Dancing
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TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups A Year in the Mountains Open Boating
Art Camp
Rising Readers
Life Drawing
Authors Speak
Salsa Dance Lessons
LALT Show
M&M Ashley Pond Woodworkers
WILDFIRE 2018 Eggsplash Planetarium: Incoming! LALT Show
Bandelier: Year of the Bird Activities March - White-throated Swift & Pollinator Gardens 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Bandelier joins others in celebrating the importance of birds in our world. Park staff encourage everyone to visit the National Geographic website for Year of the Bird. Readers are offered the chance to “Count Me In” to receive monthly suggestions for “easy actions that can be taken to make a difference for birds and for the planet.” Bandelier will be providing related monthly activities, special press releases and Facebook posts. www.nps.gov/band www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/year-of-the-bird
Scottish Country Dance Every Monday The social and ballroom dance of Scotland. Classes include jigs and reels (quick time), strathspreys (in slow time), and medleys of both quick and slow time. Wear comfortable clothes and softsoled shoes. No partners necessary. Fuller Lodge, 7:30-10:00pm $3 per class, $35 for five months, $70 per year FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marilyn Thayer (505) 662-9785 or (505) 930-9785 Jane Lataille (505) 661-8917
[email protected]
Creative District Series: History On Tap March 5 Inner Workings Exhibit & The Face of Time Exhibit Open Until March 17 Get a sneak peek into the minds of artists and see what makes them tick, and look into the face of a variety of earthy clay and whimsical wooden clocks! Open Monday-Saturday Fuller Lodge Art Center, 10:00am-4:00pm FREE Admission
A series of discussions and libations, featuring rotating themes of science, history, nature and art. creativelosalamos.com UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Music & Movement (M&M) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Music & Movement is a fun program for ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Using songs, instruments, stories and body movements, staff and patrons reinforce emergent reading skills through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9:30-10:00am Mesa Public Library Wednesdays, 9:30-10:00am White Rock Branch Library FREE Admission
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Lunchtime TED Talk Tuesdays Every Tuesday Bring your lunch, watch a TED Talk, and discuss afterwards! TED Talks are devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. Each week’s topic is different. projectY, 12:00-1:00pm FREE Admission projectylosalamos.com
Kundalani Yoga Every Tuesday & Thursday
Pebble Pups: Future Rockhounds of America Every Tuesday
Through the use of deep breathing techniques, stretching, yoga Every Tuesday through May 15th postures and meditation, participants will achieve a state of Nature Center, 4:30-6:00pm calmness and vitality. Ages 6-10 Aquatic Center, 7:00-7:45am $3 per class, $25 per month Los Alamos Folk Dancing FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Noor Singh Khalsa Every Tuesday 505-747-1476
[email protected]
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Performing Arts Center, 7:15-9:30pm
Taiji & Sitting Qigong Every Tuesday & Saturday Taiji is slow, flowing, dance-like, exercise for health, balance and vitality. Qigong is an ancient Chinese healthcare system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Taiji - Every Tuesday & Saturday, 10:00-11:00am Qigong - Every Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am Unitarian Church of Los Alamos FREE Admission
Baby Bugs Every Tuesday Emphasis is on connecting with our children, holding our children and sharing for twenty minutes of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for our very youngest patrons. Open to ages 0-24 months old. Mesa Public Library, 10:05-10:30am FREE Admission
Hungrytown Folk Rock Duo LIVE Music at Fuller Lodge March 6 Fuller Lodge, 6:30pm
Adobe Users Group Every First Tuesday Fuller Lodge Art Center, 7:00-9:00pm
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A Hike to the Pacific Crest Trail March 6
Wednesday Afternoon Art Camp Every Wednesday until May 16
Come hear about Jean Dewart’s adventures on the Pacific Crest Every Wednesday afternoon for elementary aged students, exTrail. cluding Spring Break week. Art Camp is also available full days during conference week! Nature Center, 7:00pm Fuller Lodge Art Center, 1:00-4:00pm
Toddler Tunes Every First Wednesday FSN provides education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens, and children. 3540 Orange Street, 10:30-11:15am lafsn.org
Together Time Every Wednesday
Brown Bag Concert March 7 Featuring women composers. Music performed by Kim Bakkum and Claire Detels from Taos.
Books, stories, and songs from ages 0-5. It’s a family story time, so we start with simple, easy stories for crawlers and transition Fuller Lodge Pajarito Room, Noon FREE Admission into longer picture books for older kids. Wednesdays, 10:10-10:40am - White Rock Branch 1st Saturday, 10:00-11:00am - Mesa Public
Salsa Dance Lessons Every Wednesday Learn to salsa in a fun and relaxed environment. No experience or partners necessary. Betty Ehart Senior Center, 7:00-9:00pm FREE Admission FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Darrin Visarraga 505-664-0888
[email protected]
Forest Explorers Hike & Play March 7, 21 Nature Center, 1:00-3:00pm Ages 5-8
Rising Readers Every Thursday Storytime for older kids to build school readiness with longer stories and games. Open to ages 2-5. Mesa Public Library, 10:30-11:00am
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Prajna Yoga Every Thursday Reduces stress while gaining strength, flexibility, and focus. This style of Yoga combines guided alignment with breath-based movement to nourish and challenge students of all levels. Betty Ehart Senior Center, 5:45-6:45pm $12 per class, $40 4-class pass, $72 8-class pass FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Gustafson 505-662-1496
[email protected]
All Schools Art Show March 8 - Opening Reception Mesa Public Library Art Gallery, 5:00-7:00pm FREE Admission
FREE Family Film Series March 8 - Coco
Venice Baroque Orchestra with Recorder Virtuoso Anna Fusek March 9 One of the world’s great period instrument ensembles brings the Italian Baroque to vivid life. Crossroad Bible Church, 7:00pm $35.00 per person Tickets available at CB Fox and both Smith’s.
Planetarium: Inside the Sun
Join us for a free family friendly film in the multipurpose room at March 9 the White Rock Branch Library. We provide the refreshments Explore our local star with Dr. Joyce Ann Guzik. all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the show! Film Begins ar 6:30pm White Rock Branch Library FREE Admission
Nature Center, 7:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
Ashley Pond Woodcarvers Every Saturday This is a woodcarving group/class for carvers at all levels. It is power tool oriented. Power carving, wood burning, air brushing and painting with acrylics will be taught. All tools are provided. Village Arts, 9:00am-12:00pm $6 per session
Lifeguard Training Pre-Course March 8 Candidates must pass the Pre-Course before registering for the Lifeguard Class.
Lifeguard Review March 10 If you currently hold the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, you qualify to take the Liguard Review, instead of taking the complete lifeguard class again.
Aquatic Center, 7:30am-7:00pm, with a 30 minute lunch Aquatic Center, 6:00-7:00pm $125 per person $25 per person Must be 16 years old Must be 15 years old by the completion of the Lifeguard Class. 24
Scientists in the Spotlight Every Second Saturday
March Jazz Band Concert March 12
Local scientists are available at the Museum to talk about your Fuller Lodge, 6:00pm favorite science, technology, engineering and math topics. FREE Admission Bradbury Science Museum, 11:00am FREE Admission
Planetarium Feature Film: We Are Stars March 10
Family Night at the Nature Center sponsored by Kiwanis Club March 13 Come to the nature center to explore swirls in nature and science through stories and hands-on activities.
This exciting, family-friendly film connects us to the evolution of Nature Center, 6:00-7:00pm the Universe and explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry. FREE Admission Nature Center, 2:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
History Lecture by Thomas Romero “Connecting the Rio Grande National Heritage Area” March 13 Fuller Lodge, 7:00pm FREE Admission
Life Drawing Every Sunday & Wednesday Sundays, 10:00am-3:00pm Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm Fuller Lodge Art Center
Pi Day 3.14 Wacky Wednesday March 14 Embrace your inner geekiness with the Irrational Side Obstacle Course and Float on Pi, plus our featured movie in the classroom, “Captain Underpants!” Aquatic Center, 1:00-3:00pm Discounted Admission
National Plant a Flower Day March 12 Pick up a FREE seed packet at the Golf Course, Aquatic Center, or either Library!
Trinity Site Tour, sponsored by the Historical Society March 12 Registration Deadline losalamoshistory.org
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HomePages Every Third Thursday Through May
Planetarium: Equinox and Rebirth March 16
Join this homeschool book club, and discuss Newbery and Caldecott winners. Contact the Library for a list of titles. Open to ages 6-12.
Join Dr. Erica Fogerty to discover the origin of the equinox, spring rebirth, and stellar nurseries.
Mesa Public Library, 1:30-2:15pm FREE Admission
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Every Third Thursday
Nature Center, 7:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
St. Patty’s Warm Water Weekend March 17-18
Be sure to wear your green, and become a Leaping Leprechaun Middle school and high school-aged youth - join us in The Zone. on the inflatable obstical course! The Olympic pool temperature Be the first to see and checkout the new teen books. Free books is raised to 84°- 85°F for the weekend. from the YS stash! Food! Other humans! Sometimes we have a Saturday, March 17, 10:00am-5:00pm book club book and Skype with the author. Sunday, March 18, 1:00-5:00pm Mesa Public Library, 3:45-4:45pm
Aquatic Center
Los Alamos Little Theater presents “Secondary Cause of Death” March 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 By Peter Gordon & directed by Linda Taylor - In this murdermystry-farce Inspector Pratt arrives at Bagshot House with grim news for Colonel Craddock, but that’s just the beginning. Who is the strange Polish Count? Is Henrietta really an army Captain? How does the eccentric thespian, Longfellow fit in to the equation? These are just some of the characters who make Pratt’s return a chaotic nightmare as the bodies pile higher and higher. Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm - Performing Arts Center Sunday - 2:00pm - Performing Arts Center $14.00 Adults, $12.00 Students/Seniors
Skiesta 70th Anniversary March 17 Skiesta is a long-standing tradition at Pajarito Mountain. The very first Skiesta was held in 1948 and featured music, costumes and a 50 cent hot dog lunch. Since it’s very humble beginnings, Skiesta has been a wacky spring event that celebrates the unique mountain culture of Los Alamos and the wonderful sport of skiing (all types—snowboarding included!). This year there will be beer from 6 New Mexico Craft Breweries, a costume contest, themed skiing events, and music from the band Escape on a Horse!. Pajarito Mountain, 9:00am-6:00pm pajarito.ski
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Planetarium Feature Film: SunStruck and Solar Quest March 17 Explore heliophysics and how life on Earth both depends on and is threatened by the Sun. Nature Center, 2:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
Mountain Mixer Square Dancing Every First & Third Saturday Square dancing is often called “friendship set to music.” Join us for a fun evening of socializing, exercising, and dancing. No experience necessary. White Rock Activity Center, 6:00-9:00pm $5 per class FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marlene & Tom Kelley 505-672-9684
[email protected]
Los Alamos Photography Club Every Third Tuesday Fuller Lodge Art Center, 7:00-9:00pm
Community Services Department Night at the Nature Center March 20 Trivia, miniature golf (with prizes!), s’mores by the fire pit, SNAG velcro golf, coupons and drawings! Nature Center, 6:00-7:30pm FREE Admission
Jump Start Your Summer Gardening March 18
Jazz Project Concert March 20
Grow your green thumb and your garden with Natali Steinberg.
Bathtub Row Brewery, 7:00pm FREE Admission
Nature Center, 1:30-3:30pm $20 Members, $25 Non-members
Guys & Dolls presented by Los Alamos Light Opera March 22-24 A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on the characters and story of Damon Runyon.
Creative District Series: Science On Tap March 19
March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th, 7:00pm March 24th matinee, 2:00pm Crossroads Bible Church $15.00 adults, $12 students/seniors Tickets available at the door, CB Fox, or online at www.laloguysanddolls.brownpapertickets.com.
UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
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Apple Hill String Quartet presents One Day Residency with Master Class and Concert March 22 Master Class featuring high school musicians performing for and being critiqued by the Quartet, followed by an energetic and popular concert of chamber music. Fuller Lodge - Master Class 3:30pm FREE Admission Concert 7:00pm $15 Members/$10 Students
Outdoor Play Days Every Fourth Friday FSN provides education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens, and children. 3540 Orange Street, 10:30am-Noon
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Spirit Lines Exhibit March 23 - Opening Reception Spirit Lines celebrates beauty in the broken and imperfect in the tradition of Wabi Sabi. Compassionate Touch Network will have photography in the Portal Gallery. This show will run from March 23 through May 5. Fuller Lodge Art Center, 5:00-7:00pm FREE Admission
Pysanky Egg Dying March 24 Get creative with your Easter eggs this year by using a traditional Ukrainian wax-resist technique. Fuller Lodge Art Center, 9:00am-12:00pm Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for information. Call 505-662-1635 to register.
Planetarium Feature Film: Exoplanets March 24 How do we know there are planets outside our solar system? Find out and venture past the edges of our solar system. Nature Center, 2:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
Spring Break at the Library March 26-30 Bored during Spring Break week? Stop by Mesa Public Library every weekday for a take-home craft or bring a friend and play one of our board games. Mesa Public Library, 12:00-5:00pm FREE Admission
Lifeguard Blended Learning March 26-30 Planetarium: Exoplanets Update March 23 How many exoplanets have we found? Which ones do we think are similar to Earth? Nature Center, 7:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child 28
This course is designed to be flexible to the participants. Participants are required to complete work online prior to the start of each class. Half of the class is completed online at the participant’s discretion, and half of the class is conducted at the facility for practice testing. Aquatic Center, 12:00-5:00pm $161 per person - Prerequisite: Lifeguard Training Pre-Course. Must be 15 years old by the completion of the Lifeguard Class.
April Swim Lesson Registration Opens Living Art: Connecting the Modern March 26 to the Natural World March 30 Register for the April swim lesson sessions: April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 - Monday/Wednesday Sessions April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 - Tuesday/Thursday Sessions
Explore the power of nature with artist Brian Arthur, who will share his artwork and lessons from nature.
Aquatic Center, Registration Opens at 9:00am Register online at losalamosnm.us - click on “Recreation.”
Nature Center, 7:00pm
Wildfire Day 2018 March 31 Join us for an egg hunt with over 20,000 eggs! Enjoy bouncy houses, a bicycle safety course, Smokey the Bear, and the Easter Bunny! Also find information on Fire Adapted Communities.
From Tocllaraju to Orizaba: A Year in the Mountains March 27
Ashley Pond Park, 10:00am-2:00pm FREE Admission
Egg Splash March 31
Meet Ron Morgan, and hear about his adventures in Mexico. Be inspired to plan your next journey!
Join us at the Aquatic Center and gather some of the hundreds of floating eggs in the pool! Each egg qualifies for a prize.
Nature Center, 6:00-7:30pm FREE Admission
Aquatic Center, 1:00-2:00pm $2.50 per person - Limit: 150 Participants Ages 16 and under - Event begins at 1:00pm by age group. Advanced ticket sales begin March 19th
Open Boating March 27 Practice time for canoes, kayaks and rafts. The doors open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry. All watercraft must be rinsed off on the patio prior to pool entry. Boaters must provide their own boat. All participants must have a wristband for entering the pool. Life jackets are recommened for participants. Aquatic Center, 7:00-8:00pm, Front desk closes at 7:15pm $5 per person
Authors Speak: The Kremlinologist March 29 - Sherry & Jennet Thompson Fuller Lodge, 7:00-8:30pm FREE Admission
Planetarium Feature Film: Incoming! March 31 Discover what impacts from above can teach us about the history of our planet, the Solar System, and the Universe! Nature Center, 2:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
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SPRING INTO ADVENTURE: APRIL
This special events quick reference tool will help you see what’s happening during Spring Into Adventure. For detailed information, and to find daily classes, programs and events, please refer to the other pages of this guide.
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Nature On Tap
Toddler Tunes
Yoga
Trinity Site Tour
Trinity Site Tour
EASTER
Scottish Country Dancing
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
M&M
M&M
Bandelier CCC Day
Together Time
Rising Readers
Taiji /M&M
Art Camp
FREE Film Series
Ashley Pond Woodworkers
Eggstravaganza
M&M Baby Bugs
Life Drawing
TED Talk Tuesdays
Planetarium: Flat Earth Debate
NAT’L POETRY MONTH
Pebble Pups
Forest Explorers Hike & Play
Adobe Users Group
Life Drawing
Fun with Metal Square Dancing
Salsa Dance Lessons
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Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
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Dive-In Movie
Taiji /M&M
Together Time
M&M
Coro de Camara
projectY Workshop
Rising Readers
Ashley Pond Woodworkers
Brown Bag Concert
projectY Workshop
Warm Water Weekend
Art Camp
FREE Family Film Series
Spring Trail Work
Life Drawing
Los Alamos Photographers Show Reception Cooking Class Scottish Country Dancing
M&M/Baby Bugs projectY Workshop TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Family Night at the Nature Center
Life Drawing Salsa Dance Lessons
Scientists in the Spotlight
Classical Piano Concert
LA Community Winds Concert
History Lecture
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Science On Tap
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
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Together Time
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Art Camp
Rising Readers
Life Drawing
HomePages
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Teen Advisory Group
Life Drawing Coro de Camara
Cooking Class Scottish Country Dancing
M&M Baby Bugs TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups
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Earth Week Presentation
The Edge Effect Planetarium: Nat’l Parks Adventure
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May Swim Lessons Registration Opens
Yoga/Taiji & Qigong/Folk
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Ashley Pond Woodworkers
Scottish Country Dancing
AQUATIC CENTER 30TH BDAY BASH
Baby Bugs
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TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Open Boating
Rising Readers
M&M /Together Time National Poem in Your Pocket Day Art Camp Authors Speak Life Drawing Salsa Dance Lessons
CLEAN UP LOS ALAMOS DAY The Edge Effect
Ongoing programs are listed on the calendar, but program descriptions are listed in MARCH. See the previous pages for more information.
Bandelier: Year of the Bird Activities April - Broad-Tailed Hummingbird & Bird-Friendly Actions www.nps.gov/band www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/year-of-the-bird
Eggstravaganza April 1 Join us for the Annual Egg Hunt at the Golf Course! The festivities include games, jump houses, face painting, prizes, and more.
FREE Film Series April 5 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Golf Course, 1:00pm Join us for this free show in the third floor meeting rooms at Mesa FREE Admission Public Library. We provide the refreshments - all you have to do Ages 1-12 - Egg hunt is at 2:00pm and is done by age group. is sit back and enjoy the show! Mesa Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm FREE Admission
Trinity Site Tour, sponsored by the Historical Society April 6-7 Planetarium: Flat Earth Debate April 1 Watch a discussion of the Flat Earth Model. Los Alamos Nature Center, 7:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child
Creative District Series: Nature On Tap April 2 UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Guided by Georgia and Gerry Strickfaden. Visit us online for more information. Registration deadline March 12 losalamoshistory.org
Fun With Metal Workshop April 7 Learn the art of metalworking and create your own piece of recycled art just in time for Earth Day. Fuller Lodge Art Center, 10:00am-2:00pm Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for information. Call 505-662-1635 to register.
Forest Explorers Hike & Play April 4 Nature Center, 1:00-3:00pm Ages 5-8
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Bandelier: Civilian Conservation Corps Day April 7 The CCC was a Depression-era program designed to produce public works while providing much-needed jobs and work experience for men between the ages of 17 and 26. Tour buildings that were done in a time of national economic emergency, by young men learning skills under the supervision of local experienced craftsmen. Bandelier National Monument Crosscut Saw Demo, 10:00am Guided Walking Tour, 1:00pm npg.gov/band
Los Alamos Photographers Show April 9 - Opening Reception Mesa Public Library Art Gallery, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Kitchen Creations Cooking School for People with Diabetes April 9, 16, 23, 30 Learn to plan healthy meals, prepare delicious dishes that manage carbohydrates, and reduce fat, sugar and sodium in cooking without cutting taste. Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 5:30-8:30pm Pre-registration required. Call Desaree Jimenez at 662-2656. Sponsored by NMDOH and the NMSU Extension Office.
History Lecture by Leslie Poling-Kempes “Ladies of the Canyons” April 10 Fuller Lodge, 7:00pm FREE Admission
projectY Workshops: Business Excellence & Quality Assurance April 9-10 Part I: Discovering Your True Personality Part II: Discovering Your Leadership Voice
April 11-12 Introduction to Organizational Change Management projectY For information, or to register, visit processqm.com/training
Family Night at the Nature Center sponsored by Kiwanis Club April 10 Nature Center, 6:00-7:00pm FREE Admission
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Brown Bag Concert April 11 Featuring Tomasz Robak on classical piano. Sponsored by Los Alamos Community Winds. Fuller Lodge Pajarito Room, Noon FREE Admission
FREE Family Film Series April 12 - Ferdinand Film Begins ar 6:30pm White Rock Branch Library FREE Admission
Classical Piano Recital by Tomasz Robak April 12
Dive-In Movie: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle April 13
Fuller Lodge Pajarito Room, 7:00-8:30pm $15 Adults, $10 Members, $5 Students under 16
Enjoy a movie, while floating in the main pool. The water is warmer, and participants can enjoy the movie, while floating in the shallow end or lounging in the training room. Fee includes admission and treats.
Endless Song presented by Coro de Cámara April 13, 15
Aquatic Center, 7:00-8:45pm, Doors open at 6:30pm $5 per person - Ticket sales begin March 31. Limit: 125 Participants
Songs of nature and the human heart.
Spring Trail Work Day: Cabra Loop April 14
Friday, April 13th, Unitarian Church, 7:00pm Sunday, April 15th, United Church, 3:00pm $20 Adults, $10 Students
Join Santa Fe National Forest and PEEC for a spring work day on Cabra Loop. Meet at the Rendija trailhead parking lot, just before the Sportmen’s Club on Rendija Road. Register in advance online. Rendija Trailhead Parking Lot, 9:00am-3:00pm losalamosnature.org
Los Alamos Community Winds April 14 Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 1 with Featured Guest Soloist – Tomasz Robak.
Warm Water Weekends April 14 & 15 The Olympic pool temperature is raised to 84°- 85°F for the weekend, and the inflatable obstical course will be out. Saturday, April 14th, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, April 15th, 1:00-5:00pm Aquatic Center
Location TBD, 7:00pm FREE Admission lacw.org/wp
Creative District Series: Science On Tap April 16 UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
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Earth Week Speaker: Tom Swetnam April 17
Family Strengths Network Special Saturdays April 21
Discover how Ancestral Pueblo people lived with fire in the Jemez Mountains for centuries and learn what tree-ring scientists, Special Saturdays is for children with developmental or physical anthropologists, archaeologists, and ecological modelers found special needs. The program provides fun activities for kids and after a decade of research. This event is sponsored by LANB. a break for parents. Different Saturdays may be appropriate for different children. Visit lafsn.org for more information. Los Alamos Nature Center, 7:00pm losalamosnature.org 3540 Orange Street, 10:00am-12:00pm
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Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra April 20 Leonard Bernstein tribute and more, featuring Tjett Gerdom and Jennifer Perez on vocals. Crossroads Bible Church, 7:00pm $15 Adults, Students are Free
The Edge Effect: Reimagining Place in the Jemez Mountains April 21-May 5
Earth Day Festival April 21
Celebrate Earth Day at the Nature Center! Enjoy engaging Explore a place-based, symbolic art installation inside the old activities, fun entertainment, and delicious food, and more! fire lookout in Bandelier National Monument that reveals how Los Alamos Nature Center, 10:00am-2:00pm the different cultures of the Jemez Region are bound to the land. FREE Admission Saturdays, April 21, 28, and May 5 Bandelier Fire Tower losalamosnature.org
National Park Week - Fee Free Day April 21
National Jelly Bean Day April 22 Guess the Jelly Beans in the jars at each facility - Golf Course, Aquatic Center, and both Libraries!
No entry fee at NPS Sites Nation-wide
April 15th-22nd - Prizes awarded on April 23rd Top three guesses closest to the number of jelly beans win!
Planetarium Film Premiere: National Parks Adventure April 21
Spring Trail Work Day: Graduation Canyon April 22
See breathtaking footage of our National Parks on the Nature Join Los Alamos County Open Space and PEEC for a spring Center’s new projector. Sponsored by CB Fox, Metzger’s Do-It- work day in Graduation Canyon and on the Pueblo Canyon Best, Delle, and MPAR. Rim Trail. There will be jobs for all ages as we work together to maintain the trails we love. Los Alamos Nature Center, 2:00pm $6 Adults, $4 Child Pine Street Trailhead, 9:00am-1:00pm losalamosnature.org 34
May Swim Lesson Registration Opens Authors Speak April 23 April 26 - Elizabeth Church All the Beautiful Girls Register for the May swim lesson sessions: May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 - Monday/Wednesday Sessions May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 - Tuesday/Thursday Sessions
Fuller Lodge, 7:00-8:30pm FREE Admission
Aquatic Center, Registration Opens at 9:00am Register online at losalamosnm.us - click on “Recreation.”
Open Boating April 24 Aquatic Center, 7:00-8:00pm, Front desk closes at 7:15pm $5 per person
Aquatic Center 30th Birthday Bash April 25 Celebrate with us as the Walkup Aquatic Center turns 30! Join us for cake and a splash in the pool. Aquatic Center, 6:00am-7:00pm FREE Admission Pass holders will receive a free guest pass for future use.
Poetry Month: National Poem in Your Pocket Day April 26
Landscapes in a Variety of Mediums April 27 & May 4, 11, 18 Take an opportunity to get out onto our beautiful trails and photograph some scenery for our “Landscapes in a Variety of Mediums” class! Use your picture to render your own landscape masterpiece using colored pencils, pastels, watercolor, collage, and more! This series of classes take place on Fridays beginning April 27 and ending on May 18. Fridays, April 27th and May 4th, 11th, 18th Fuller Lodge Art Center, 12:00-3:00pm Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for information. Call 505-662-1635 to register.
Clean Up Los Alamos Day April 28 Let’s keep Los Alamos litter free! Join the fun and help tidy up the community by collecting trash and recyclables from our neighborhoods and public places. Free gloves and bags will be provided upon registration. Free disposal at the Eco Station for all Los Alamos residents. Register online: losalamosnm.us, search “Clean up” Volunteer appreciation luncheon will be held at East Park from Noon-1:00pm.
April is National Poetry Month. Visit Youth Services or the White Rock Branch Library all month to add your verse to one of our special interactive poetry displays. Thursday, April 26th is National Poem in Your Pocket Day and both libraries will have poems ready for you to tuck in your pocket and carry with you. Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Teen Center, Los Alamos Nature Center, Senior Center & both Libraries 35
SPRING INTO ADVENTURE: MAY
This special events quick reference tool will help you see what’s happening during Spring Into Adventure. For detailed information, and to find daily classes, programs and events, please refer to the other pages of this guide.
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NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Tues May 1
Wed 2
Thurs 3
Fri 4
Sat 5
Toddler Tunes
Yoga
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Farmers Market
May the 4th Be With You
Brown Bag Concert
Rising Readers
Art Camp
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Life Drawing
FREE Film Series
Salsa Dance Lessons
LAHS Orchestra Concert
M&M/Baby Bugs TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Tuff Riders LAPS All District Band Concert Adobe Users Group
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Farmers Market
Plein Air Workshop
FSN Photo Day
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M&M/Baby Bugs projectY Workshop TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Tuff Riders Family Night at the Nature Center
Life Drawing Salsa Dance Lessons
Vessel Opening Reception
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History Lecture
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National Armed Forces Day
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Rocky Mountain Race Series
Jemez Mountain Trail Run
National Bike Month Community Evetns
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Teen Advisory Group
Impact Training
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M&M/Baby Bugs FSN Clothing & Small Item Swap Begins TED Talk Tuesdays Pebble Pups Tuff Riders LAHS Band Concert Open Boating LA Photo Club
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Farmers Market
Weekend Valles Caldera Guided Tours
Salsa Dance Lessons
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Warm Water Weekend
TED Talk Tuesdays
KITE FESTIVAL
Tuesdays at the Pond
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Tuff Riders Authors Speak
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Ongoing programs are listed on the calendar, but program descriptions are listed in MARCH. See the previous pages for more information.
Bandelier: Year of the Bird Activities May - Yellow-Rumped Warbler & Global Bird Day & Birdblitz www.nps.gov/band www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/year-of-the-bird
Tuff Riders Weekly Meets Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday A community mountain bike club trying hard to maintain an atmosphere that is fun for all skill levels. Ride categories: Easy, Slow intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30pm, Sullivan Field Every Saturday, 9:00am, Near the Roundabout FREE Admission tuffriders.losalamos.com
Los Alamos Farmers Market Every Thursday through October Purchase locally grown/raised foods, direct from the farmers. Picked or made fresh, you can find fruit, vegetables, baked goods, body products, honey, Grade A cheeses, butter, ungraded eggs, apple cider, jams and jellies, organic seeds, locally raised meat, herbs and vegetable starts, and plants for the indoors and outdoors. Mesa Public Library Overflow Lot, 7:00am-12:30pm FREE Admission
FREE Film Series May 3 - Shane LAPS All District Band Concert May 1 Griffith Gym, 6:00pm FREE Admission
Brown Bag Concert May 2 Featuring Charles Lieou on classical piano. Fuller Lodge Pajarito Room, Noon FREE Admission
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Mesa Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm FREE Admission
LAHS Orchestra Concert May 3 Duane Smith Auditorium, 7:00pm FREE Admission
May the 4th Be With You May 4 Celebrate Star Wars Day with your favorite characters. Different Star Wars characters will be available for photo opportunities at various County facilities during the day. Join everyone at Ashley Pond Park for a costume contest. Costume Contest, Ashley Pond Park, 5:00-6:00pm FREE Admission
LAAC Spring Arts Fair May 5 The tradition continues every year with our Spring Fair, held outdoors on the lawn of Historic Fuller Lodge. Fuller Lodge East Lawn, 9:00am-4:00pm Registration Deadline - April 21st FREE Admission losalamosartscouncil.org
Creative District Series: Art On Tap May 7 UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Recycle Fashion Show May 5 Cash prizes, music and light refreshments provided. Fuller Lodge, Noon-5:00pm Registration Deadline - April 28th FREE Admission For more information, call Environmental Services at 505-662-8163, or email
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Family Night at the Nature Center sponsored by Kiwanis Club May 8 Los Alamos Nature Center, 6:00-7:00pm FREE Admission
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson May 6 Ohlsson’s Gold Medal performance in the 1970 International Chopin Competition in Warsaw launched a distinguished career that takes him to great concert halls around the globe. Duane Smith Auditorium, 4:00pm $35.00 per person Tickets available at CB Fox and both Smith’s. losalamosconcert.org
projectY Workshops: Business Excellence & Quality Assurance May 7-9 Understanding and Implementing ASME NQA-1 projectY For information, or to register, visit processqm.com/training
History Lecture by Judy Machen “A Tale of Two Homesteaders” May 8 Fuller Lodge, 7:00pm FREE Admission
Family Strengths Network Family Photo Day May 9 A simple solution to professional family portraits. Local photographer Samantha D’Anna will create beautiful portraits of your family with portrait packages starting at $50. 3540 Orange Street, 9:00am-6:00pm Call to schedule your appointment - 505-662-4515.
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Plein Air Workshop May 11 Using acrylics, paint the great outdoors! Students will learn what kind of tools it takes to paint Plein Air style so that they can continue this artform post class.
Impact Training for ScienceFest: Information Session May 10
Fuller Lodge Art Center, 9:30am-3:30pm Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for information. Call 505-662-1635 to register.
What might you expect from the seminar? Join us to see examples of interactive displays and informally talk with the instructors about your specific needs. projectY, Noon-1:00pm FREE Admission
FREE Family Film Series May 10 - Paddington Film Begins ar 6:30pm White Rock Branch Library FREE Admission
Vessel Exhibit May 11 - Opening Reception View a myriad of media including ceramics, woodwork, paper, fiber art, and more! Carol Vredenburgh will have her solo show in the Portal Gallery at this time. This show will run from May 11 through June 23. Fuller Lodge Art Center, 5:00-7:00pm FREE Admission
Mini-Golf in the Library May 12 Los Alamos Little Theater presents “The Dining Room” May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26
Come play a round of mini-golf in the library. We’ll provide all the equipment, just come ready to get a hole in one! Open to families with children ages 5-12. Mesa Public Library, Saturday, May 12, 1:00-3:00.
By A.R. Gurney & directed by Cindy Hines - This classic play is Mesa Public Library, 1:00-3:00pm set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household. The ac- FREE Admission tion is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, create an Mud Pulp Fiber Art Show in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class with Suzanne Vilmain WASP. The actors change roles, personalities and ages. Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm - Performing Arts Center Sunday - 2:00pm - Performing Arts Center $14 Adults, $12 Students/Seniors 40
May 12 - Opening Reception Mesa Public Library Art Gallery, 1:00-4:00pm FREE Admission
Mother’s Day Coffee House Concert May 13
National Bike Month Events May 16 & 18
We’ll serve light food & beverages provided in a cafe-style setting, for good socializing and relaxing. Program to include exciting as well as inspiring classical music, performed by local celebrated musicians, Kay Newnam, violin, Patrick Neher, contrabass, with guest musicians, Erika Duke, cellist, and others.
Help us celebrate National Bike Month as a community! Join us for various community events at Ashley Pond Park, and then take the challege on Bike-To-Work Day to commute on two wheels!
Fuller Lodge Pajarito Room Light Food - 4:00pm, Performance - 5:30pm Advance ticket sales encouraged. Anticipated to sell out. $30 per person, $100 table of four, $25 LAAC/LACA $15 students ages 8-17
Commuter Event - Friday, May 18th Sullivan Field, 7:00-9:00am
Family Strengths Network Clothing and Small Item Swap May 15-19
Visitors are required to take a shuttle bus from the White Rock Visitor Center to access the main entrance to Bandelier National Monument between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm. Shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays, and every 20 minutes on weekends.
Bring gently used clothing and items that you no longer need to swap for items you do need. Visit lafsn.org for more information. 3540 Orange Street, 10:30am-Noon
Community Events - Wednesday, May 16th Ashley Pond Park, 4:00-6:00pm
Bandelier: Shuttle Service Begins May 17 to October 17
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Open Boating May 15, 29 Aquatic Center, 7:00-8:00pm, Front desk closes at 7:15pm $5 per person
LAAC Kite Festival May 18-20
LAHS Band Concert May 15 Duane Smith Auditorium, 7:00pm FREE Admission
The kite-festival weekend kicks off Friday night with a concert, and a night kite-flight demonstration. The main festival is held Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and includes music, food, kite-building workshops, and lots of kite flying. Friday, May 18, 7:00-9:00pm Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, Noon-5:00pm Overlook Complex - Spirio Soccer Fields FREE Admission
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Rocky Mountain Race Series at Pajarito May 18-20 Cross-Country mountain bike race, slalom qualifying and racing, short track mountain bike race, downhill mountain bike race, and more! Pajarito Mountain, Starting at 8:00am Daily Race Registration: chocolatebunnyproductions
New Mexico Fiber Crawl May 18-20 Check out the Los Alamos stops on the tour, where you can browse through the works of local fiber artists. Friday-Sunday, March 18th-20th Visit nmfibercrawl.org for information.
Impact Training for ScienceFest May 18 Topics will focus on How People Learn, Communication, and Invitations. Participants will work together on activities and projects that demonstrate concepts.
National Armed Forces Day May 19 All military veterans and active military personnel are invited to enjoy FREE services in appreciation for your service. Golf Course - FREE 18-holes (cart not included) 505-662-8139 Aquatic Center - FREE pool entry 505-662-8170
Jemez Mountain Trail Run May 19 50k, 50 mile, and 15 mile races. All courses are technical trails with a substantial amount of elevation change.
projectY, 8:00am-12:00pm FREE Admission
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Valles Caldera: Historic Cabin and Guided Walks Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Beginning May 19
Creative District Series: Science On Tap May 21
Join a ranger on a stroll through time, or for a short walk to learn about various topics related to the Preserve. Valles Caldera National Preserve, 2:00-3:00pm FREE Admission - npg.gov/vall
Warm Water Weekend May 19 & 20 Saturday, May 19th, 10:00am-5:00pm - Aquatic Center Sunday, May 20th, 1:00-5:00pm - Aquatic Center
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UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Creative District: Tuesdays at the Pond Every Tuesday Beginning May 22 Bring a picnic and enjoy evening entertainment and performances every Tuesday during the summer. Ashley Pond Park, 7:00pm FREE Admission creativelosalamos.com
Authors Speak May 24
White Rock Artist Market May 26 - Kick-off Event
Fuller Lodge, 7:00-8:30pm FREE Admission
An outdoor artist market featuring local and Northern New Mexico artists and artisans, featuring art, jewelry, photography, crafts and many handmade items.
Impact Training for ScienceFest: Activity Development May 25
White Rock Visitor Center, 10:00am-3:00pm FREE Admission
This session will focus on developing ideas for your specific table-top activity. You will be working with others to brainstorm and test ideas. Instructors will provide individual mentoring. projectY, 1:00-4:00pm FREE Admission
Summer Concert Series Every Friday Beginning May 25
Full Moon Hike & Potluck Dinner May 29 Join PEEC and Jean Dewart for a fun potluck dinner at the nature center, then head to Tsankawi to watch the full moon rise over the Sangre de Christo Mountains. The group will have special permission from Bandelier to stay on the Tsankawi ruins trail after dusk. Register in advance online. Nature Center, 6:00-9:00pm losalamosnature.org
Ashley Pond Park, 7:00pm FREE Concert Series for the Public Each year thousands of residents and visitors take advantage of our beautiful Ashley Pond Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an eclectic variety of talent from rock to blues, jazz, country, Latin, Americana, African & World rhythms and more. At the Pond each week you’ll find a variety of hot and cold food and drinks provided by our many vendors. Don’t miss it! If you are a VENDOR interested in setting up at the Summer Concerts, contact CSD at 662-8170 or email:
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National Senior Health & Fitness Day 25th Anniversary May 30 Bike & Hike Pajarito Mountain May - September Enjoy lift served access to biking and hiking. Day tickets for bikers cost $25. Day tickets for hikers cost $10.
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SPRING INTO ADVENTURE: JUNE This special events quick reference tool will help you see what’s coming in June during 100 Days of Summer. For detailed information, and to find daily classes, programs and events, please refer to the other pages of this guide.
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Ongoing programs are listed on the calendar, but program descriptions are listed in MARCH. See the previous pages for more information.
Bandelier: Year of the Bird Activities June - Western Tanager & Recycling
Windsync June 3
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Gold Medalists in the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition bring our season to a close with their dramatic interpretations of the wind quintet repertoire. A charismatic young ensemble not to be missed!
Hawk-to-Hilltopper June 1
Duane Smith Auditorium, 4:00pm $35.00 per person Celebrate 8th grade graduation! Join us for a BBQ lunch, fol- Tickets available at CB Fox and both Smith’s. lowed by the traditional shaving cream fun. Urban Park, 12:00-3:00pm FREE Admission for 8th Graders For more information, contact CSD at 505-662-8170.
Magical Summer at the Library Begins June 4
Senior Appreciation Night June 2-3
Check the library website for the most current info on other programs and special events! We always have something fun and new happening, you don’t want to miss anything.
Graduating seniors and their friends are invited to this annual celebration. The night begins with a BBQ at Ashley Pond Park on Saturday evening, and ends with a pancake breakfast at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Ashley Pond Park, 6:00pm FREE Admission for graduating seniors and a friend Volunteers Needed! We are actively looking for community partners to help facilitate this alcohol and drug free celebration. CONTACT: YMCA 662-3100 or CSD 662-8170
Creative District Series: History On Tap June 4 UnQuarked, 5:30-7:00pm FREE Admission
Backpacking Adventure for Teens sponsored by PEEC June 5-8 White Rock Artist Market June 2
To find out more or to register, visit losalamosnature.org. Grades 9-12
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FREE Movies in the Park June 6 - Lego Batman Movie ASHLEY POND PARK June 13 - Despicable Me 3 URBAN PARK Enjoy a summer evening in the park with a fun, family oriented movie. Bring your blankets, pajamas and snacks to watch a movie under the stars.
SummerFest at Pajarito June 9 Lift access to hiking and biking trails, live music, and a large variety of local craft brews. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Weather cancellation is made 1-hour before show time. Typically show time is at dusk (around 8:15-8:30pm). June Rain-Date: June 20th FREE Admission For more information, visit losalamosnm.us and search “movies,” or contact CSD at 505-662-8170.
Bike & Outdoor Gear Swap June 9 Including all sorts of equipment: camping, hiking, running, home exercise equipment, sports gear, bicycles and cycling-related items, and much more. 170 Central Park Square, 8:00am-12:00pm tuffriders.losalamos.com
Los Alamos ChamberFest June 9
Safety Town June 11-15 Los Alamos County’s Child Safety Program, Safety Town, is designed to provide opportunities for students entering kindergarten to learn about safety in their school, community, and neighborhood. Students will learn strategies to keep themselves safe, and will have opportunities to practice basic safety procedures in new situations. Registration will begin on April 4 with Kindergarten Round-Up. Information and necessary paperwork are available online at losalamosnm.us, and click on “Recreation.” Mountain School, 9:00am-Noon Daily Registration Begins - April 4th Registration Closes - June 6th FREE for children entering kindergarten Fall 2018. Children must be five years of age by September 1, 2018. Registration closes Wednesday, June 6, or when filled. Minimum: 20 participants. Limit: 80 participants. For more information, visit losalamosnm.us, and search “Safety Town,” or contact CSD at 505-662-8170.
Bandelier: Night Sky Fiesta June 15-16
Annual event featuring Chamber Members, to showcase products and services for visitors and locals. Live music, a car show, pet activity area, kids activity area, and much more!
Come celebrate Bandelier Night Skies at our Night Sky Fiesta. Special programs, guest speakers, solar viewing, kids activities, and giant telescopes! 2 days of celebrating Bandelier’s beautiful night skies.
Downtown Los Alamos, 10:00am-2:00pm losalamoschamber.com
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IDEAS for getting OUT & ACTIVE in Los Alamos 1. Hashtag posts with #100ahamoments and #lovelosalamos 2. Take a tour of public art 3. Visit the Romero Cabin 4. Walk the Canyon Rim Trail 5. Attend a concert 6. Play a round of Golf at the Golf Course 7. Attend a Friday night Art Opening at the Fuller Lodge Art Center 8. Play miniature golf at East Park 9. Gather with friends around a firepit 10. Rent disc golf from the Aquatic Center and play disc golf in WR or LA 11. Visit a skate park “12 Great Taco Stops: 12. Enjoy the RC Course in WR El Parasol” 13. Shop local 14. Attend an Arts and Crafts Fair NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 15. Go fly a kite READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 16. Photograph your pet 17. Go to a Roller Derby event 18. Read a book 19. Attend the Earth Day Festival “Best Local Shopping: 20. Write a poem 21. Swim/walk/run laps CB Fox” 22. Take a dive NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 23. Eat local READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 24. Take a class 25. Shop at the Farmer’s Market 26. Bake a pie using local ingredients 27. Learn to make a traditional New Mexican dish 28. Play a musical instrument 29. Paint the White Rock 30. Participate in Clean Up Los Alamos Day 31. Attend a Creative District event 32. Act in or watch a play 33. Take your dog to a dog park 34. Attend Skiesta at Pajarito Mountain 35. Visit Bandelier National Monument 36. Shop at the MPL Friends of the Library bookstore 37. Write a Book 38. Find the Nobel Prize medal at the Hans Bethe House 39. Play at Overlook Park 40. Take your picture at Main Gate Park 41. Watch the wind sculptures at the White Rock Visitor Center 42. Take a guided hike at the Valles Caldera 43. Get on a bus 44. Go bird watching at the Los Alamos Nature Center 45. Take a yoga class 46. Visit the Bradbury Science Museum 47. Eat a meal outdoors 48. Discover the Living Treasures in the lobby of LANB 49. Visit the Los Alamos History Museum 50. Cross a canyon on a footbridge 48
51. Take your photograph with the Oppenheimer and Groves sculptures 52. Enjoy the view from the blue bench at the top of Pajarito Mountain 53. Charge your phone using the “Solar Tree” at the Municipal Building 54. Thank a fireman or police officer 55. Make a quilt 56. Become a lifeguard 57. Explore Tsankawi ruins 58. Thank a teacher 59. Sing silly songs with your friends 60. Go to a Dive-In Movie “Best Outdoor Destination: 61. Help a neighbor 62. Pick up trash Bandelier National Monument” 63. Climb a ladder NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 64. Do spring cleaning READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 65. Read a comic book 66. Go mountain biking 67. Visit a Library 68. Pose in the tub at the Bathtub Row Brewery 69. Participate in a sporting event 70. Go stargazing 71. Volunteer 72. Make s’mores with your family and friends 73. Make paper kites 74. Practice fire safety 75. Create recycled fashion or art “Best Brewpubs: 76. Play/organize a scavenger hunt Bathtub Row Brewery” 77. Learn to skateboard NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 78. Give a compliment READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 79. Paint a picture 80. Sing Karaoke 81. Take an art class 82. Make jewelry 83. Split firewood “Best New Restaurant: 84. Try wood carving 85. Take a CPR/First Aid class Pig & Fig” 86. Have a picnic at Ashley Pond Park NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 87. Watch a sporting event READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 88. Do somersaults 89. Create with clay 90. Explore a cave 91. Make a gift for someone 92. Bake something tasty “Best Live Music: 93. Decorate cupcakes Ashley Pond Park” 94. Conduct scientific experiments NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE 95. Solve a puzzle READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 96. Have a game night 97. Attend a poetry reading 98. Visit Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center 99. Learn to swim 100. Discover something new
