Sunday, December 17, 2006

Los Alamos Area Events, Weeks of Dec 18 & 24

Signing Ceremony with Pueblo de San Ildefonso on
Monday the 18th

Council Chair Mike Wheeler will join Pueblo Governor
James Mountain at 10 a.m. at Anderson Overlook to
issue a Joint Declaration -- it's a special
commemoration marking the recent passage of
legislation to acquire US Forest Service Lands that
will benefit the Pueblo and the County. In case of bad
weather, the ceremony will move to Council Chambers in
the Municipal Building. The public is welcome to
attend. Find out more about the settlement with San I
and the USFS and how the County will benefit when you
read the full story here
http://www.losalamosnm.us/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={40E7C209-CBE0-4386-941F-F392C2CBF502}&DE={8C3617F6-2CB7-426E-A
A77-139FAE8617DA}.

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Oh the weather outside is frightful...

...but the water will be warm and dee-lightful...!
It's the last warm water weekend of the year on Dec.
23 and 24 at the Aquatic Center!
Warm Water Weekend

Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center

Date: Saturday, December 23, 2006 through Sunday,
December 24, 2006
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Location: Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center
Contact: Leeanne Sanchez
Phone: 662-8173
Email:
Website: www.losalamosnm.us
Description: Come join the fun and bring the whole
family. Enjoy warmer water temperatures, crocodile
obstacle course and a movie in the snack bar.

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Holiday Hours at the Ice Rink

Yes, the Ice Rink will be open on Christmas Eve! What
more could you ask for? Their hours will be 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24! And remember -
they'll be having a New Years Eve bash on Dec. 31,
too! Visit their web page here for all the details
http://losalamos.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={A5F5C73C-474A-44EC-B0ED-D751DB1829C0}

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Music Concert: Michael Martin Murphy's Cowboy
Christmas Show

Russ Gordon

Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Duane Smith Auditorium
Contact: Russ Gordon
Phone: 661-4891
Email: gordonscds@losalamos.com
Website: www.gordonsconcerts.com
Description: Murphey was born in Dallas, Texas and
began riding horses on his grandfather's ranch when he
was 6 years old and had his own Dallas TV show by the
time he was 18. Murphey performs at virtually every
important Western event and festival.

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PEEC Book Club Corw Medicine and Wildlife Rescue

PEEC

Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: PEEC, 3540 Orange St.
Contact: Michele Altherr
Phone: 662-0460
Email:
Website: www.pajaritoeec.org
Description: "Crow Medicine" by Diane Haynes and
Wildlife Rescue: The Life of Kathleen Ramsey

PEEC Book Club
Tuesday December 19th, 5:30 - 6:30
Join our small friendly group as we discuss Crow
Medicine by Diane Haynes and Wildlife Rescue: The
Lifeof Kathleen Ramsey. both are children's books .
Meets at PEEC. Free. Book club participants recieve a
20% discount from Ottowi Book Store.

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Wacky Wednesday at Aquatic Center

Los Alamos County Recreation Department

Date: Wednesday, December 20 & 27, 2006
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center
Contact: Diane Marquez
Phone: 662-8173
Email: larec@lac.losalamos.nm.us
Website: www.losalamos.nm.us
Description: Crocodile obstacle course and movie in
the snack bar is also set up for kids and parents to
enjoy from 1pm-3pm.

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Booksigning by Brad Marshland and Dirk Wales

Otowi Book Station Bookstore

Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Otowi Book Station Bookstore
Contact: Otowi Book Station Bookstore
Phone: 662-9589
Email:
Website: www.otowibook
Description: Brad Marshland is the author of fantasy
novel, "The Imagicators" and Dirk Wales, author of
"Twice a Hero," will sign their books for young adults
and children.

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Bandelier 90th Anniversary Event: Winter Solstice Walk
and Breadbaking Demonstration

Bandelier National Monument

Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Time: 7:15 am
Location: Bandelier National Monument
Contact:
Phone: (505)672-3861 X517
Email:
Website: www.nps.gov/band
Description: Go back through time and imagine sitting
outside, mixing and kneading the ancient recipe
nourishing dough and smelling the wonderful aroma of
freshly baked horno bread. Join in the recreation of
time and place where the first peoples lived in
Bandelier.

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Holiday Hockey Festival

Los Alamos County Recreation Department

Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 through Sunday,
December 31, 2006
Time: 6:00 am
Location: Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Contact: Dash Weeks
Phone: 662-4500
Email: www.larec@lac.losalamos.nm.us
Website: www.losalamosnm.us
Description: The rink will be absolutely packe with
crowds to see this popular annual event. The 6-7 year
olds are the atoms, with allowed aged groups up to 14
years old.

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Bandelier 90th Anniversary Event: Night Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Bandelier National Monument
Contact:
Phone: (505)672-3861 X517
Email:
Website: www.nps.gov/band
Description: Go back through time on this silent walk
through the Frijoles canyon. Native american poetry,
chanting and story telling help to recreate the time
and place where the first peoples lived in Bandelier.


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Day Pass for Ski and Snowshowing at Valles Caldera
National Preserve

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Date: Friday, December 29, 2006 through Sunday,
December 31, 2006
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve
Contact: Kimber Barber
Phone: 661-3333
Email:
Website: www.vallescaldera.gov
Description: Day use permits available at the Valle
Grande staging area located two miles down the main
Preserve road. No reservations required. Permits $10
per adult, $8 per senior (62 yrs and older), $5 per
youth (6-15 yrs), and free for kids 5yrs and younger.

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Moonlight Skiing at Valles Caldera National Preserve

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Date: Saturday, December 30, 2006
Time: 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve
Contact: Kimber Barber
Phone: 661-3333
Email:
Website: www.vallescaldera.gov
Description: Talk about beautiful, romantic and
inspiring! Enjoy the full moon to its fullest! $15 per
adult, $12 per senior(62+), 10 youth (6-15), free 5
and under.

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Bandelier 90th Anniversary Event: Night Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Date: Saturday, December 30, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Bandelier National Monument
Contact:
Phone: (505)672-3861 X517
Email:
Website: www.nps.gov/band
Description: Go back through time on this silent walk
through the Frijoles canyon. Native american poetry,
chanting and story telling help to recreate the time
and place where the first peoples lived in Bandelier.


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New Year's Eve Bash at the Ice Skating Rink

Los Alamos County

Date: Sunday, December 31, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm to midnight
Location: Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Contact: Diane Marquez
Phone: (505)662-8173
Email:
Website: www.lac-nm.us
Description: Make it a family New Year's Eve. Slide in
the New Year on Ice! Door Prizes, Games, Music,
Prizes, Fun for All Ages. See You ON THE ICE!

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Discover the artist within yourself without leaving
town! Experience the joys of clay, the relaxation of
drawing, or the beauty of watercolor � all leading to
a better understanding of your unique creative being.

Join an Art Center class staffed by experienced,
dedicated teachers. Experience a positive environment
where you work at your own pace in small classes
learning to enjoy the process as well as the product.

Registration for classes starts December 1, 2006 and
ends February 3, 2007.

http://www.artfulnm.org/classes.html

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