100 DAYS OF WINTER. Get Out. Get Active. Late November - Early March. Winter is here!

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2 100 DAYS OF WINTER Late November - Early March Get Out. Get Active. Winter is here! As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it can be tempting to hunker down inside and do less. Less work, less play, and less time outdoors. To some degree, there s comfort in that, but in order to avoid taking it to extremes, I encourage you to check out all the exciting things to do in the 100 Days of Winter Programming Guide. As Russian Playwright Anton Chekhov once said, People don t notice whether it s winter or summer when they re happy, and this winter s catalog holds great promise for things to keep you happy and busy throughout the next few months. For those who like to embrace the cold, New Mexico s only outdoor, refrigerated, NHL-regulation ice rink offers opportunities to Skate with Santa, play broom ball, and watch hockey. Those who prefer the coziness of the indoors may want to catch a concert, build a gingerbread house, or drop-in at the pool on a Warm Water Weekend. Whatever your idea of fun may be, I m willing to bet you ll be able to find it in this guide. And as the season gets in full swing, watch for details about additional community events and programs! We always welcome and appreciate your feedback, so please us any time at csd@lacnm.us with your thoughts about this guide or County programming. Sincerely, Brian Brogan Los Alamos County Community Services Director COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MISSION: Attract residents and tourists to our facilities and services through excellent user experiences. VISION: To be a central hub for all recreation, education, social and cultural services in Los Alamos County. 2

3 Table of Contents Page 2 Welcome! Pages 4-5 Winter At-a-Glance Pages 6-8 November Special Events Page 9 WinterFest Schedule Winter Idea List Located on page 49 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! Pages Pages Pages Pages Pages Page 49 Pages Page 52 Outdoor Adventure High Altitude Sports Health & Fitness Know & Grow Arts & Culture Winter Idea List General Information Important Numbers & Dates to Remember Use these hashtags whenever you post about your adventures on social media: #100ahamoments #lovelosalamos #goplayla #discoverlosalamos #newmexicotrue Find more information daily on the Facebook Scan this QR Code, and LIKE us for news & updates right at your fingertips! Visit us online at losalamosnm.us, and search 100 Days 3

4 100 DAYS OF WINTER AT-A-GLANCE Don t miss these important special events and programs! For detailed information, and to find daily classes, programs and events, please refer to the other pages of this programming guide. NOVEMBER Ice Rink Opening Weekend November 16 & 17 Black Friday & Shop Small Saturday November 23-24, Downtown Los Alamos DECEMBER Cotton Candy Day December 7, Aquatic Center WinterFest December 8-9, Downtown Los Alamos DECEMBER (CONT.) Christmas Bird Count December 16, Nature Center Skate with Santa December 15-16, Ice Rink Pajarito Mountain Opening Day December 21 Winter Solstice Walks December 21, Bandelier National Monument Ugly Sweater Party December 21, Ice Rink New Year s Eve Torch Light Parade December 31, Pajarito Mountain Luminaria Skate December 24, Ice Rink Noon Year s Eve December 31, Public Libraries 4

5 JANUARY Popcorn Day January 18, Ice Rink & Aquatic Center Backcountry Film Festival January 24, Reel Deal Theater FEBRUARY Dessert Dances February 6 & 7, Fuller Lodge FEE FREE Day at the National Parks February 18, All National Park Sites MARCH Winter Star Party March 2, Bandelier National Monument Plant a Flower Day March 12, County Facilities Pi Day March 14, All of Los Alamos! Skiesta March 16, Pajarito Mountain CSD Night at the Nature Center March 19, Nature Center 5

6 The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is OPEN! (Outdoor Ice Rink - Weather Dependent) Ice Skating Lessons Youth Hockey Holiday Special Events Concession Stand Public Skating Adult Pick-Up Hockey Special Holiday Hours Skate Aids Phone: (505) Website: losalamosnm.us, click on Recreation 6

7 Uniquely Northern New Mexico Holiday Arts & Crafts Fairs Los Alamos Arts Council Annual Holiday Festival Saturday, November 17 9:00am-3:30pm Los Alamos Middle School Held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, shop for souvenirs, holiday gifts, birthdays, weddings, special occasions, family, and of course, for yourself! Shoppers will find a large variety of handmade arts and crafts, including everything from jewelry to furnishings, pottery, sculptures, wall art, wind chimes, and more! To register as a vendor, visit losalamosartscouncil.org Karen Wray Gallery Annual Holiday Show November 18, January 5, 2019 Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Karen Wray Gallery 11:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm CLOSED FREE Admission kewray40@comcast.net Fuller Lodge Art Center s Annual Affordable Arts Sale November 23, January 5, 2019 Monday - Saturday Sundays & most holidays Fuller Lodge Arts Center 10:00am - 4:00pm CLOSED Affordable Arts will start to go up inside the Art Center on November 12. The gallery will be under construction with new merchandise and displays coming in, but we will be open and all items will still be shopable! Bear with us as we make these changes. It will be worth it on our Black Friday Opening! fullerlodgeartcenter.com Los Alamos Farmers Holiday Markets Thurdays - December 13 & 20 8:00am-1:00pm, Fuller Lodge Los Alamos Farmers Winter Markets Thursdays January 10, February 14, March 14 7:00am-12:30pm, Fuller Lodge 7

8 9AM 3PM Los Alamos & White Rock SmallBizSatLa.com SHOP SMALL AND WIN BIG Shop Small in Los Alamos and White Rock to earn LANB Blue Bucks to enter into the raffle drawing! EARN LANB BLUE BUCKS FOR SHOPPING LOCAL BE ENTERED INTO AN LANB SHOP LOCAL CASH-RAFFLE DRAWING! For every $25 spent at a participating business, earn one LANB Blue Buck raffle ticket for a chance to win these great cash prizes, courtesy of LANB: $ (1) $1,000 cash prize (1) $500 cash prize (4) $250 cash prizes (1) $500 cash prize for the business that sells the winning ticket Winning raffle tickets will be pulled at the Holiday Tree Lighting at Ashley Pond on Saturday, December 8 during WinterFest. Winners need not be present to claim their prize. PARTICIPATE IN A SCAVENGER HUNT FOR MULTIPLE CHANCES TO WIN LOCAL GIFTS CARDS! Download the Goosechase app and compete for LANB-sponsored gift cards to great local businesses. On November 24 at 9AM, search for Los Alamos Small Business Saturday. LANB Blue Bucks Raffle: Black Friday, Nov Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6PM. Scavenger Hunt: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 9AM - Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6PM. SPREAD THE WORD! #SMALLBIZSATLAWR #SHOPLAWR 8

9 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS W n e F s W n e F s FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 ANNUAL CRECHE SHOW Los Alamos LDS Church 12-6pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Kiwanis of Los Alamos Betty Ehart Senior Center 7-11am 50TH ANNUAL EARTH TREASURE SHOW Masonic Temple, Canyon Rd. + 15th St. 9am-5pm ANNUAL CRECHE SHOW Los Alamos LDS Church 10am-4pm ANNUAL GROUP CHRISTMAS SHOW The Karen Wray Gallery 10am-4pm SPIN THE CB FOX CB Fox 10am-4pm AFFORDABLE ARTS 2018 Fuller Lodge Arts Center 10am-6pm KIDS TALK WITH SANTA CB Fox 11am-3pm NORTH POLE WORKSHOP Fuller Lodge Upstairs Classroom 3:30-5:30pm LIGHTING OF THE HOLIDAY TREE & MUSIC Municipal Building Lobby 5-6pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 (cont d) HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE 2018 THEME: CANDYLAND Central Avenue 6pm ASHLEY POND TREE LIGHTING AFTER PARADE Ashley Pond 7pm 8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PRISM CONCERT Crossroads Bible Church 7pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 ALTERNATIVE GIVING FAIR Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church 9am-1pm 50TH ANNUAL EARTH TREASURE SHOW Masonic Temple, Canyon Rd. + 15th St. 10am-4pm Other Holiday Events: FRIDAY, NOV 30 SUNDAY, DEC 2 DANCE ARTS LOS ALAMOS (DALA) The Nutcracker Duane Smith Auditorium There will be three performances: Nov 30, at 7:00pm, Dec 1, & 2, at 2:00pm. Tickets available at the door, CB Fox or Bliss Gift Emporium. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 14TH ANNUAL CHILDREN S BAZAAR Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church 9am-12pm, (kindergarten-6th graders) For full details on events visit LosAlamosMainStreet.com/Events/WinterFest L O S A L A M O S

10 Visit pajarito.ski for detailed information. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and only 30 minutes northwest of Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area offers 41 trails, 6 lifts and 2 terrain parks, all located on 751 acres on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains. Known for its spectacular views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the Ski Area was founded and developed in the late 1950s by the Los Alamos Ski Club. The fall line and bump runs are heralded as some of the best in the state, and the mountain offers a ski school, restaurant, and ski rental facility. OPENING DAY December 21 Season passes are available at pajarito.ski/season-passes/ A full season pass is as low as $499 for adults. Pajarito also offers Power Card, Power Pack and Power Pack PLUS multi-day, multi-resort cards that give discounted lift tickets at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Snowbowl, and Hesperus Ski Area. FREE Season Passes During the winter season, every child age 10 years and younger receives a FREE season pass that s good every day at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Snowbowl, and Hesperus. Plus, kids in fifth grade for the school year also receive a FREE season pass, valid at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, and Hesperus. That s right, totally FREE! Learn more: pajarito.ski/free-season-passes/ Lift Ticket Window Rates Full day lift tickets: $49 for adults ages $42 for teens ages & seniors ages $34 for children ages Half day lift tickets: $39 for adults $33 for teens and seniors $27 for children Kids 5th grade and under, as well as seniors 70+ SKI FREE. Learn more: pajarito.ski/free-season-passes/ Pajarito Mountain Cafe November - March Wednesday-Sunday Open for Lunch -11:00am-2:00pm 10

11 New Year s Eve Torch Light Parade December 31 Gather at the Base Area at sundown to watch skiers wind down the mountain carrying glowing torches, as we ring in the new ski season and the new year. Begins at 5:30pm USASA Southwest Freeride Slalom/GS Competition February 2 For more information visit southwestfreerideseries.com. Lifts start turning at 9:00am Skiesta March 16 Don t miss our most anticipated spring event with races, live music, local craft beer garden, and the crowning of King and Queen of Pajarito Mountain. 9:00am-4:00pm 11

12 STROLL THROUGH Open Space CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation & Trails 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! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 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. The canyons and mesas in and around the County are linked by a 100+ miles of trail network. 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. 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. Using Open Space & Trails Los Alamos County Open Space is open to non-motorized use only. Hiking, running, horse travel, and mountain biking are permitted on County trails. Resource Protection: All cultural resources such as Ancestral Pueblo room blocks, pot shards, petroglyphs, and historical artifacts are protected by Federal and State law. Leave all cultural resources undisturbed. Share the Trail: These are multi-use trails for pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists. Bicyclists should yield to all other users. Dogs in Los Alamos County 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. 12

13 Areas to Explore Central to the community, Pueblo Canyon holds a network of trails that are easily accessible from the Aquatic Center and Kinnikinnik Park and from downtown and North Community. Many of the trails follow along just below the canyon rim and are easy walking. The historic Ranch School Trail drops 400 feet and leads to the canyon bottom. Orange volcanic cliffs make this canyon one of the most picturesque locations in the County. A favorite local hiking spot is White Rock Canyon. The canyon is 900 feet deep from the rim to the Rio Grande. The attractions are the river, the springs, the rocks-basalt lavas oozed from the volcanoes of the Caja del Rio Plateau, and the hundreds of petroglyphs that adorn rocks in the canyon. Two trails lead to the river, the Red and Blue Dot trails, and both are steep and rugged. On the edge of White Rock a rim trail offers easy access to views into the canyon. Bayo Canyon separates North and Barranca Mesas. Easy trails follow the bench just below the canyon rim, and the Bayo Canyon Trail travels to the canyon bottom where there are extensive stands of old-growth ponderosa pines. East of Downtown, two universally-accessible, hardsurface trails follow the north and south rims of Los Alamos Mesa. Both trails have a 10-foot wide asphalt surface that maintains a grade of less than 5%. From East Park, the Los Alamos Mesa Trail travels along the rim of Pueblo Canyon for about a half mile, offering colorful views of the canyon. The western trailhead for the Canyon Rim Trail is located at the southwest corner of the Smith s Marketplace parking lot. A second parking area is located a little over 2 miles to the east on New Mexico 502 (East Road) on the south side of the highway. This trail winds a scenic route through open woodlands and features a 300-foot long bridge that overlooks Los Alamos Canyon. Along the Western Perimeter, the Quemazon Trail area features a nature trail, a historic road, and rim trail with wonderful views. Download a trail guide for the Quemazon Nature Trail at the Trails page on the County web site. The guide was developed and designed by sixth-grade students at Mountain Elementary. For a longer and scenic route, take the Satch Cowan Trail along the rim of Los Alamos Canyon. The Mitchell Trail provides entry to the Perimeter Trail, which encircles North Community. Want suggestions for a hike? Trail descriptions are available on the County website under Recreation then Open Space and Trails. Trailhead brochures are available for each of the major trailheads in the County. Each brochure has maps and detailed guides for three trips that begin and end at a trailhead. Pick up trailhead brochures at the Aquatic Center, the lobby of the Municipal Building, the Visitor Centers, or download them from: losalamosnm.us - Click on Recreation in the middle of the page. The eastern mesas are long fingers of rock that reach out toward the Rio Grande valley. A loop trail on Deer Trap Mesa and the out-and back Kwage Mesa Trail are scenic routes that end at spectacular viewpoints overlooking much of Northern New Mexico. 13

14 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 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 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 Find Los Alamos visitor information online at VISITLOSALAMOS.ORG 14

15 National Parks Presidents Day - Fee Free Day February 18 No entry fee at NPS Sites Nationwide Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visit nps.gov/mapr for more detailed information. Daily 10:00am-3:00pm Stop at the Park s Visitor Center for a free talk and film, a National Park Service Passport Stamp, tour maps to Park assets, including Ashley Pond Park, the Los Alamos History Museum, and Bradbury Science Museum. Virtual Tour App and Game 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 downtown, as well as an interactive experience that places the user in the shoes of Los Alamos first scientists. The app provides a virtual tour of the assets of the Manhattan Project, including those behind the fence at the Los Alamos National Laboratory! Bandelier National Monument Visit nps.gov/band for more detailed information. Visitor Center Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Bandelier National Monument is open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk. No Shuttle in Winter From October until mid-may 2019 visitors can once again access Frijoles Canyon, the Park Visitor Center, and the main archaeological sites using their personal vehicle from dawn to dusk. Snow Days Frijoles Canyon gets an average of 25 of snow per season. The mesas get twice that and the highest elevations in the Park can get even more. Just after a snow event the Main Loop Trail will be closed to visitors until staff can clear the snow. If it snows enough, the Park may even be closed. Call x517 before you leave home to make sure the Park is open. Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Opportunities to cross-country ski, snowshoe, and hike are found in the Upper Frijoles area of the Park located off of Highway 4, near Forest Service Road 289 (Dome Road). There are four trails - the Cerro Grande Trail, the Alamo Boundary Trail, and the two Upper Frijoles loop trails (2.4 miles and 5 miles round-trip). Trails are open during daylight hours only. Pets are not permitted. Please pack out all trash. Snowshoe users and hikers are asked to stay to the side of the ski trail. Winter Solstice Walks - December 21 Sunrise (7:00am) & Sunset (1:30pm), Visitor Center Winter Star Party - March 2 6:30pm, Juniper Campground Parking Area Valles Caldera National Preserve Visit nps.gov/vall for more detailed information. Winter (Nov 1- May 14) daily: 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED Christmas Day and New Year s Day Winter is a spectacular time to visit the Preserve, with its many miles of trails for the adventurous skier and snowshoer. Whether you are skiing a groomed trail in a developed area or venturing into the backcountry, remember you are traveling in an environment with unpredictable wildlife, changing weather conditions, deep snow, and snow covered streams. Be prepared for any situation and know the limits of your ability. With a little bit of preparation, many exciting activities await you. Be sure to layer up with insulating, waterproof clothing, wear sunglasses, use sunscreen and carry water. Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing All unplowed roads and trails are open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Talk with Park Rangers before you leave on any trip. Some Preserve areas could be closed to protect wildlife. The Valle Grande Bookstore has a limited number of snowshoes and poles available for rent. Cross-country skis are not available for rent. Guided Snowshoe Hikes Guided snowshoe hikes are led by Rangers or volunteers that have an in-depth knowledge of the Preserve. In addition, each guided hike focuses on a different topic or theme. Check online for dates and times guided hikes are offered. Call x3 for more information. 15

16 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnature.org for detailed information and additional winter programming. General Hours Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am-8:00pm Thursday: CLOSED Sunday: 1:00-4:00pm Come visit the resident critters, play on the diorama, or relax and watch the birds from the wildlife observation room. Check the website regularly for additional programming! Passport to the Pajarito Plateau Part I and II The passport program is a fun way to get residents and visitors outside, exploring the 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. Regular Weekly Programs Nature Up Close 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 10:00am-1:00pm Nature Trail Run & Yoga Sundays, 10:30am (trail run) and 11:45am (yoga) Nature Playtimes for Ages 0-5 Mondays, 10:00-11:00am Gentle Walks Fridays, 8:30am Opt Outside Hike November 23 Join Evan Rose from the Los Alamos Mountaineers to Opt Outside on Black Friday! Spend time in nature rather than fighting crowds! 9:45am-2:00pm, Meet at the Nature Center Registration required. Free for PEEC and Mountaineer members, $5 for non-members. Tour Divide 2018: Mountain Biking 2,725 Miles November 27 Hear about Jan Bear s experience mountain biking from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, NM at the November Mountaineers meeting. 7:00-8:00pm, Nature Center FREE Admission Christmas Bird Count December 16 Participate in the Annual Christmas Bird Count! Participants will break up into small teams and spend the day identifying and counting every bird they can find! Registration required. Visit losalamosnature.org for more information. 16

17 Birding at Los Luceros Historic Site January 5 Join Joe Fitzgibbon for a morning of birding at the beautiful Los Luceros Historic Site. 7:30am-12:00pm, Meet at the Nature Center Registration required $10 PEEC members, $12 non-members Moonlight Astronomy Potluck & Hike January 15 Join us for a potluck social and astronomy night hike. 7:00pm, Meet at the Nature Center Registration required $10 per family or $5 per person for non-members $8 per family or $4 per person for members Backcountry Film Festival January 24 Join PEEC and the Reel Deal Theater for an evening of short films, prizes, inspiration, and fun! Purchase your tickets at the Reel Deal Theater. 7:00-9:00pm, Reel Deal Theater $12 in advance, $15 day of Video Game Night with Big Brothers, Big Sisters February 19 Play Wii in the Nature Center s planetarium! This event is a partnership between PEEC and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. 7:00pm, Nature Center FREE Admission Moonlight Astronomy Potluck & Hike March 17 Join us for a potluck social and astronomy night hike. 7:00pm, Meet at the Nature Center Registration required $10 per family or $5 per person for non-members $8 per family or $4 per person for members CSD Night at the Nature Center March 19 Join us for trivia, miniature golf (with prizes!), s mores by the fire pit, SNAG velcro golf, coupons and drawings! 6:00-7:00pm FREE Admission Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium Shows Visit us online for show times and features! Enjoy 360-degrees of immersive entertainment that offers a sensory experience unlike any other. Not recommended for children under the age of four. $6 per adult, $4 per child Feature Film: National Parks Adventure Watch the most critically acclaimed giant screen film of the year in the Nature Center s planetarium. Sponsored by CB Fox, Metzger s Hardware, and the Delle Foundation with additional funding from the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. November 24, December 22 & 29, 2:00-3:00pm Winter Solstice: Astronomy & Folklore Celebrate the Winter Solstice at a planetarium talk from Rick Wallace to learn about the astronomy and folklore behind the solstice. December 21, 7:00-8:00pm 17

18 SEASON AT THE Ice Rink WEST ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation Tucked against the canyon with a backdrop of pine trees... Built in 1936, our Ice Rink is the only refrigerated, NHL regulation, outdoor ice rink in New Mexico. The Ice Rink offers public skating, hockey, and skating lessons from November through February. Adverse weather such as snow, sleet, rain or warm weather may force the Rink to close with short notice. Dress warmly, in layers, and call the Rink or check the website for ice conditions. Whether it is stunning winter skies dotted with fluffy white clouds, or night skies filled with twinkling stars, you and your family can enjoy......an unforgettable skating experience! HIGH ALTITUDE SPORTS 18 Tentative Opening Date November 16 Weather permitting. Ice Rink Schedule Pick up a Holiday Schedule for Winter Break! Sunday 7:00am 1:00pm 1:00PM 1:15PM 1:15pm 5:00pm 5:00PM 5:15PM 5:15pm 7:30pm 7:30PM 7:45PM 7:45pm 9:45pm Monday 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 3:30PM 3:45PM 3:45pm 8:45pm Tuesday 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 3:30PM 3:45PM 3:45pm 9:00pm LAHA ICE RESURFACING Public Skating ICE RESURFACING LAHA ICE RESURFACING Adult Pond Hockey Adult Skate Public Skating ICE RESURFACING LAHA Adult Skate Public Skating ICE RESURFACING LAHA Wednesday 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm 5:00PM 5:15PM 5:15pm 10:15pm Thursday 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 4:45pm 4:45PM 5:00PM 5:00pm 8:30pm 8:30PM 8:45PM 8:45pm 10:15pm Friday December & January 11:30am 1:30pm November & February 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:30PM 6:45PM 6:45pm 9:00pm Saturday 7:45am 12:30pm 12:30PM 12:45PM 12:45pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 6:00PM 6:30PM 6:30pm 9:00pm Adult Skate Public Skating ICE RESURFACING LAHA Adult Skate Public Skating ICE RESURFACING LAHA ICE RESURFACING Adult Pond Hockey Adult Stick & Puck Adult Skate Public Skate LAHA ICE RESURFACING Public Skating LAHA ICE RESURFACING Skating Lessons Public Skating ICE RESURFACING Public Skating

19 Daily Fee Schedule Daily Admission / Skate Rental Adult (18 & Over) $5.25 Youth (17 & Under) $3.75 Senior (60+) $3.75 Tiny Tot (5 & Under) $1.75 Noon Adult Skate (18 & Over) $3.25 Noon Adult Stick & Puck (18 & Over) $6.00 Evening Adult Hockey (18 & Over) $7.75 Family Admission** $13.50 Family Skate Rental** $13.00 Each additional child $3.25 Each additional adult $4.75 Skate Rental $3.75 Tiny Tot (5 & Under) Skate Rental $1.75 ** Family may be up to four people from the same household, with a maximum of two adults. Passes can be Purchased Online Individual passes can be purchased on the County website via Webtrac at click on Recreation/Ice Rink. Multiple Family Discount passes will need to be purchased in person at the Ice Rink or Aquatic Center. Sign up for Skating Lessons Learn to ice skate or improve your skills in classes with other children or adults. Sessions are designed to teach the basics of skate fit, ice skating, and to help to improve technique. Three different levels are available for children. Adult classes are separate. Private and semi-private lessons available. Register online via Webtrac at click on Recreation/Ice Rink. Pick up Ice Rink Brochures for More Detailed Information Pick up a detailed brochure with all the general information, lessons details, holiday schedules and hockey events - available at the Ice Rink and Aquatic Center. Skate with Santa December 15 & 16 Santa always takes time during his busy holiday schedule to visit the Ice Rink. He is bringing his elves to greet boys and girls and hand out candy canes. Santa and his elves will pose for pictures on and off the ice. Saturday, December 15, 2:30-4:00pm Sunday, December 16, 3:30-5:00pm $6.50 Ages 6 & older, $2.50 Ages 5 & under Includes skate rental and admission. No passes. Luminaria Skate December 24 Start a holiday tradition and spend Christmas Eve at the Ice Rink, with quiet holiday music, luminarias, and holiday lights. Enjoy the evening skating with family and friends. Admission includes coffee and hot cocoa. 5:00-7:00pm $6.50 Ages 6 & older, $2.50 Ages 5 & under Includes skate rental and admission. No passes. LAHS Varsity Hockey Games January 25, February 1 & 2 6:30-10:00pm Adult Noon Time Stick & Puck Fridays in December & January Enjoy a Friday afternoon pick-up hockey game. Participants must bring equipment as the Rink does not rent hockey equipment. The season is limited to December and January due to sun load and ice conditions early and late in the season. Open to ages 18 & older. 11:30am-1:00pm $6 daily 19

20 $45 per Session Tuesday/Thursday Classes Session 1: December 4, 6, 11, 18 Session 2: January 8, 10, 15, 17 Wednesday Classes Session 1: November 28, December 5, 12, 19 Session 2: January 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday Classes Session 1: December 1, 8, 15, 22 Session 2: January 5, 12, 26, February 2 Youth Lessons Minimum of 5 Participants per Class or Classes are Cancelled Snowflakes - Beginners 1 Ages 3-5 Years 10 Maximum Wednesday 3:45-4:15pm Saturday 1:30-2:00pm Penguins - Beginners 2 Ages 6 Years & Up 20 Maximum Wednesday 4:30-5:00pm Saturday 12:45-1:15pm Polar Bears - Advanced* Ages 6 Years & Up 20 Maximum Prerequisite: Stand up In skates on ice Saturday 12:45-1:15pm skate forward, and stop Adult Lessons Adults - 18 & Over TUE/THU 12:15-12:45pm Saturday 1:30-2:00pm Private & Semi-Private Skate Lessons Schedule with a private instructor at your convenience. Two students at comparable skills can be scheduled for the same session. Basic learn to skate & improve on technique lessons - instructors do not teach jumps or spins. Three 30-Minutes Sessions - 6 Years & Older - At Your Convenience One Student, $65.00 per session Two Students, $ per session 20 Register online click on Recreation or at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink 4475 West Road *

21 Saturday, December 15 th : 2:30-4:00PM Sunday, December 16 th : 3:30-5:00PM Holiday Themed Public Skate with Santa & his Elves Holiday Music Photo Opportunities Candy Canes FRIDAY DEC. 5:00-7:00 PM Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Ice Prize Ceremonies Begin at 6:30 PM Have you got what it takes? Can you rock it like no one else? Prizes Awarded in Age Categories for the UGLIEST sweaters! Monday, December 24 th from 5:00-7:00 PM Enjoy this annual Los Alamos Christmas Eve tradition of ice skating with family and friends! Quiet Holiday Music Luminiarias Holiday Lights Admission includes coffee and hot cocoa Special Event Pricing - No Passes Accepted Includes Admission & Skate Rental $ Ages 6 & Older $ Age 5 & Under 21

22 MAKE A SPLASH AT THE Aquatic CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation A world-class, Olympic-size, high-altitude facility... Center The Aquatic Center offers diverse activities for residents 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. The Aquatic Center supports private swim teams and the Los Alamos High School Swimming and Diving teams....located at 7,240 feet above sea level! HIGH ALTITUDE SPORTS 22 General Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm 1:00-5:00pm Aquatic Center Winter Closures November December 1 December 25 January 1 January 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Holiday LAHS Swim Meet Christmas Day New Year s Day LAHS Swim Meet Event & Holiday Hours November 21 November 30 December 24 December 31 January 21 February 18 CLOSE at 4:00pm CLOSE at 4:30pm CLOSE at 4:00pm CLOSE at 4:00pm OPEN 1:00-4:00pm OPEN 1:00-4:00pm Warm Water Weekends December 8-9 January February March 9-10 General Information The Aquatic Center is open to all during available hours, unless otherwise noted. Entry allows everyone to use the main pool, therapy pool, and all fitness classes. Consult with your doctor before starting an exercise program Main Pool Schedule MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6:00-10:30am Long Course 10:30-11:00AM POOL CLOSED 11:00am-7:00pm Short Course & Open Swim TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 6:00-11:00am Short Course 11:00am-7:00pm Short Course & Open Swim SATURDAY 10:00am-5:00pm SUNDAY 1:00-5:00pm Short Course & Open Swim Short Course & Open Swim

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24 WINTER AT THE Golf Course DIAMOND DRIVE Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation 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 have an enjoyable golf experience....at a great price! HIGH ALTITUDE SPORTS Daily Golf Fee Schedule Green Fees M-Su Holidays 18 Holes $31.50 $ Holes $19.00 $ Junior* $14.70 $ Junior* $9.45 $9.45 *18 and under Senior Rates 50 and Over M, Tu, W, Th Friday-Sunday & Holidays Excluded 18 Holes $34.50 with cart 18 Holes $24.00 without cart 9 Holes $20.00 with cart 9 Holes $14.00 without cart Carts, Clubs & Driving Range 9 Holes/Player 18 Holes/Player Golf Cart $9.00 $15.00 Pull Cart $3.00 $6.00 Rental Clubs $19.00 $26.25 Driving Range $2.00 per token 24

25 GET INVOLVED IN Recreation CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation Being an active community... Programs The Community Services Department 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! USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association As a martial art, tae kwon do is popular with people of both genders and of many ages. Physically, tae kwon do develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. White Rock Activity Center Every Monday, 6:00-7:30pm Los Alamos Middle School Cafeteria Every Thursday, 5:45-7:15pm Every Saturday, 8:00-10:00am Special Use Parks FREE YEAR ROUND! 9-Hole Disc Golf Courses Miniature Golf Skate Parks Dog Parks BMX Course Remote Car Track Equestrian Facilities Sail Plane Field (505) or lacrec@lacnm.us Participants can check out equipment for Disc Golf and Miniature Golf at the Aquatic Center Front Desk. Under 18 Per Month $25.00 Adult Per Month $35.00 Family Per Month $55.00 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Master Ron Geoffrion Tom Lopez HEALTH & FITNESS 25

26 Scottish Country Dance Every Monday The social and ballroom dance of Scotland, classes feature jigs and reels (quick time), strathspreys (in slow time), and medleys of both quick and slow time. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes. No partners necessary. 7:30-10:00pm, Fuller Lodge $3 per class, $35 for five months, $70 per year For more information, contact Marilyn Thayer ullmann@losalamos.com Mountain Mixer Square Dance Every First & Third Saturday Square dancing is often called friendship set to music. Join us for a fun evening of socializing, exercising, and dancing. 6:00-9:00pm, White Rock Activity Center $5 per class For more information, contact Marlene & Tom Kelley takelley22@aol.com Prajna Yoga Every Thursday Prajna yoga 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. 5:45-6:45pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center $12 per class, $40 4-class pass, $72 8-class pass For more information, contact Sarah Gustafson sarahgus@cybermesa.com Kundalani Yoga Every Tuesday & Thursday Through the use of deep breathing techniques, stretching, yoga postures and meditation, participants will achieve a state of calmness and vitality. 7:00-7:45am, Aquatic Center $3 per class, $25 per month For more information, contact Noor Singh Khalsa khalsans@hotmail.com HEALTH & FITNESS Salsa Dance Lessons Every Wednesday Learn to Salsa in a fun and relaxed environment. No experience or partners necessary. 7:00-9:00pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center FREE Admission For more information, contact Darrin Visarraga ddawgncc@gmail.com 26

27 Los Alamos County Open Gym Programs Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Open Gym programs are not held on holidays or holiday weekends, and are subject to cancellations. Open Basketball Sunday, 3:30-5:15pm, Griffith Gym Open Volleyball Wednesday, 8:00-9:45pm, Pueblo Gym Volleyball Club Tuesday, 8:00-9:45pm, LAMS Gym Ultimate Frisbee Monday, 8:00-9:45pm, LAMS Gym Open Badminton Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30-9:45pm, Pueblo Gym Open Table Tennis Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30-10:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm Betty Ehart Senior Center Open Indoor Soccer Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00-9:45pm, LAHS Aux Gym (ends ) Thursday, 8:00-9:45pm, LAMS Gym ( through ) (505) or FREE Admission Participants are required to bring their own equipment. Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Go Play LA gifts are perfect for everyone in your family! Ice Rink Punch Passes Ice Skating Lessons Aquatic Center Passes Golf Annual Passes & Punch Cards Golf Lessons Visit any one of our facilities, or go online to find more information about the wide variety of passes, punch cards and lessons to choose from! Golf Course Pro Shop Don t forget to stop by the Pro Shop for some great gifts and stocking stuffers! Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm Golf Course click on Recreation 27

28 LEARN, KNOW, GATHER & GROW MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL AVENUE WHITE ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY SHERWOOD BLVD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Library Public Libraries KNOW & GROW Mesa Public Library is undergoing a renovation project at the time this booklet goes to press, which is projected to wrap up in December. Until the project is complete, the Zone at Mesa Public Library is open with reduced hours. The Friends of the Library bookstore will re-open with regular hours when the project is completed. Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 10:00am - 9:00pm 10:00am - 6:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm 12:00pm - 5:00pm CLOSED: November 22, December 25, January 1 OPEN 1:00-5:00pm: January 21, February 18 Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library both offer free Wi-Fi, computer use, books from every category and genre, and great places to study and meet. 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. Friends of the Library Book Store Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays 1:00-4:00pm Winter Reading Program The Winter Reading Program is a fun challenge to get kids to cozy up with books during the cold months. Kids have the chance to earn passes to the Ice Rink or the Aquatic Center, or one-day snowshoe rentals. This winter s program will also include fun elements of Read to Bead, our successful summer reading program. Open to all ages, runs December to February. Music & Movement Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Sing, dance, play instruments, use scarves and more at our music and early literacy program for ages 0-6. Caregivers, come ready to dance along! Tues, Thurs, and Sat, 9:30-10:00am, Mesa Public Lib Wed, 9:30-10:00am, White Rock Branch Library In December, all sessions will be held at the White Rock Branch Library. Baby Bugs Every Tuesday Sit with your baby in your lap for songs, rhymes, and bounces, and then stay to play. Open to ages 0-24 months. 10:05-10:30am - Mesa Public Library In December, all sessions will be held at the White Rock Branch Library. Rising Readers Every Thursday Half an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, and more for toddlers. Open to ages :30-11:00am - Mesa Public Library In December, all sessions will be held at the White Rock Branch Library. Together Time Every Wednesday A family story time with books, songs, rhymes, and fun. Open to ages :10-10:40am - White Rock Branch Library 28

29 Authors Speak January 17, February 21, March 21 Local and regional authors talk about their writing on the third Thursday of each month. 7:00-8:30pm - Mesa Public Library HomePages Third Thursday Kids age 6-12 are invited to our homeschoolers book club. We discuss Newbery and Caldecott winners. Contact the Library for a schedule of titles. 1:30-2:15pm - Mesa Public Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Third Thursday Nerd out about the best new books first. Middle and high school students are invited to join the books, snacks, and hanging out fun. 3:45-4:45pm - Mesa Public Library FREE Film Series December 6, January 4 February 7, March 7 Classic and little-known films from around the world, on the first Thursday of each month. 6:30-8:30pm Upstairs Meeting Rooms, Mesa Public Library Noon Year s Eve December 31 Skip all the fuss of counting down to midnight and come to our daytime celebrations instead. There will be games, fun, and a countdown! Open to ages 0-12, 6 and under must have a parent present. 11:00am-12:30pm - Mesa Public Library 2:00-3:30pm - White Rock Branch Library Songs of Peace by Sagit Zilberman January 26 Sagit Zilberman presents music and unusual musical instruments from around the world. 2:00-3:00pm - Mesa Public Library National African-American Read-In February 23 Families and kids ages 6-12 are invited to celebrate the works of African-American writers with our annual read-in. We share books, games, stories, and more. 2:00-3:00pm - Mesa Public Library Music by Sean Gaskell - the African Kora March 2 Sean Gaskell features traditional songs on the kora, a 21 string harp that he learned how to play throughout the course of multiple visits to its homeland in Gambia, West Africa. 2:00-3:00pm - Mesa Public Library Mesa Public Library Art Gallery Ongoing Shows The Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library showcases local and regional artists January to Mid-February: Jonah Boudreau Photography March: All Schools Art Show April: Los Alamos Photographers 29

30 Mesa Public Library Authors Speak Series Noon Year s Eve! Tuesday Dec. 4 7 p.m. Celebrate Noon Year s Eve Fuller Lodge Renowned Santa Fe author Hampton Sides presents a talk about his latest book On Desperate Ground. On Desperate Ground is the story of a defining battle of the Korean War. Previous works from Sides include Kingdom of Ice, Ghost Soldiers and Blood and Thunder. He will sell and sign books after the talk. 30 It s like Times Square for the Toddler Set!

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32 Los Alamos History Museum 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. ADA compatible. KNOW & GROW 32 General Hours Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission $5 per person - FREE for Los Alamos residents, children under 18, active military, and Los Alamos Historical Society Members. Historic Downtown Walking Tour Self-Guided Walking Tour Journey through time from the days of the Ancestral Pueblo people through the atomic age on a newly revised walking tour. Learn about the buildings in the Los Alamos Historic District, as well as the people who lived in them. Homestead Tour 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. 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 losalamoshistory.org. Guided Historic Walking Tours Every Monday - Saturday Guided tours of the Los Alamos Historic District, including a visit to Fuller Lodge, Romero Cabin, and Bathtub Row. 11:00am, Los Alamos History Museum $15 per person - 18 and under are FREE Becoming the Atomic City: Community Growth & Change January 8 Lecture by historian Samuel Buelow on the growth and changes in Los Alamos during the Cold War. 7:00-8:30pm, Fuller Lodge FREE Admission Traditional Stories from Northern New Mexico February 12 Paulette Atencio presents cuentos she learned growing up in Peñasco. 7:00-8:30pm, Fuller Lodge FREE Admission The Life & Cold War Legacies of Harold Agnew March 12 John Hopkins and Denny Erickson will share information and stories about the third director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. 7:00-8:30pm, Fuller Lodge FREE Admission Atomic City Spy Tour All Year - Self-Guided Where there are secrets, there are spies. Visit historic sites where the atomic spies lived, worked and played. Spy Tour Guides available at the Visitor Centers.

33 Bradbury Science Museum 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 non-profit organization) has a gift kiosk inside the Museum. Find items such as t-shirts, hats, postcards, mugs, and other items for sale. Kiosk hours vary, based on volunteer availability. All proceeds support educational outreach in Northern New Mexico

34 KNOW & GROW 34 Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization BATHTUB ROW losalamosseniorcenter.com Betty Ehart Senior Center Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm 10:00am-12:00pm CLOSED White Rock Senior Center Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-7:00pm Thursday 10:00am-10:00pm Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday CLOSED Canvas & Chamomile Event November 19 Paint the Aspens. Step by step painting class for both beginners and experienced painters. 1:00-3:00pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center $25 Senior Center Members, $30 Non-members Los Alamos Extension Office Cooking Class November 30 This class is for those looking to cut salt and implement a healthier way of living through diet. 1:30-3:30pm Activity Building at the White Rock Senior Center $5 Requested Donation Registration Required wrsc@losalamosseniorcenter.com FREE Pop-up Programming CANYON ROAD Visit losalamosnm.us, and click on Recreation National Cotton Candy Day December 7 Stop by the Aquatic Center for a sweet treat to celebrate! National Sticker Day & National Rubber Ducky Day January 13 Stop by the Aquatic Center, Ice Rink, Golf Course, Mesa Public & White Rock Branch Libraries, the Nature Center, and/or the Fuller Lodge Art Center to pick up your Rubber Ducky Stickers. National Popcorn Day January 18 Visit the Aquatic Center or Ice Rink and get a free bag of popcorn! National Wear Red Day February 1 Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. Because when we come together, there s nothing we can t do. National Plant a Flower Day March 12 Pick-up FREE Wildflower Seed Packets at the Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Mesa Public & White Rock Branch Libraries, Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building, and the Social Services Division.

35 CENTRAL PARK SQUARE creativelosalamos.com Science On Tap: Materials at the Mesoscale November minute talk and group discussion by Dana Dattelbaum, and hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission History On Tap December 3 15-minute talk and group discussion hosted by the Los Alamos Historical Society and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission Nature On Tap January 7 15-minute talk and group discussion hosted by Pajarito Environmental Education Center and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission Science On Tap: Tapping into Algal Diversity for Biofuels January minute talk and group discussion by Amanda Barry, and hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission Art On Tap February 4 15-minute talk and group discussion hosted by Fuller Lodge Art Center and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission Science On Tap: ACCO Beam February minute talk and group discussion by Vamshi Chillara, and hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum and sponsored by the Creative District. 5:30-7:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission 35

36 KNOW & GROW 36 Los Alamos Teen Center TH STREET Visit laymca.org, and click on Teen Centers for more information. Like us on for updates in your newsfeed! General Hours Monday - Thursday Noon-8:00pm Friday Noon-11:00pm Saturday 1:00-11:00pm Sundays & Holidays CLOSED Closing at 3:00pm: December 24 & 31 The Teen Center is located 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. Ongoing Winter Programs Recording Studio 101 & Open Studio Tutorials in software, recording and music production, as well as studio production time with mentorship. Studio Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm Open Studio - Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm FREE Admission Arts & Resiliency Program Explore identity and self-expression through a variety of art mediums and styles in our art studio. Led by art therapist Ericka Becker, teens will have an opportunity to build stronger resiliency, coping skills and support systems. Ongoing - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-5:00pm FREE Admission Teen Council Meetings Teens meet once a month and put visions into action by planning activities that serve teens in the community. Ongoing - 2nd Friday of the Month, 4:00-5:00pm Glass Fusing Workshop November 29, December 12 & 19, January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6 Local artist Joanne Kozuchowski leads high school-age students in a glass fusing workshop. Participants will learn a variety of different fused glass techniques. 3:30-5:30pm, Teen Center FREE Admission Open House & Fundraiser December 8 Visit the Teen Center and enjoy a tour and finish up your holiday shopping. A variety of items made by Teen Center teens and staff will be available for purchase, as well as hot cocoa: grab a cup to enjoy, while you watch the parade! All proceeds will go towards Teen Center programming. 4:00-6:00pm, Teen Center Items will be available for purchase. Cash/check only. End-of-Semester De-Stress December Los Alamos Teen Center will host various fun activities and offer a variety of food and snacks throughout the last two weeks of the fall school semester. Activities will include henna, puppies & kittens, comfort foods, movies, games & more. See the Y s website & LATC s Facebook pages for more details. 3:00-5:00pm, Teen Center FREE Admission

37 Family Strengths Network ORANGE STREET Visit lafsn.org for information. Special Saturdays February 2 This program provides fun activities for kids with special needs. Events are held on various Saturdays during the semester and facilitated by Christina McCormick 10:00am-12:00pm $10 - Financial Assistance Available Registration Required - Call FSN provides education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens, and children. Ongoing Winter Programs Chit Chat Infant Toddler Discussion These facilitated group discussion support individuals in their roles as caregivers for little ones. Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm Family Yoga Family Yoga weaves poses into story, song and games to foster creative expression while developing coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am Toddler Tunes Children and parents get a chance to experiment with percussion instruments and sing together while Bonnie Olsen shares simple ways to engage children in music. First Wednesday - 10:30-11:15am Toddler Crafts FSN s monthly crafts are a pleasure for grown-ups and kids Second Tuesday, 10:30am-12:00pm Gingerbread House Building Toddlers - December 12 School-Age - December 12 & 15 Adult & Teens - December 14 Come build gingerbread houses with us! Toddlers are supplied with graham crackers and decorating materials. Participants school-aged and older use a house building kit and extra decorating materials. Toddlers: December 12, 10:30am-12:00pm School-Age: December 12, 1:30-3:30pm Adults & Teens: December 14, 4:00-6:00pm School-Age: December 15, 10:00am-12:00pm $10 Toddlers, $20 School-Age and up Registration Required - Visit lafsn.org for details. Triath-a-Toddle February 9 Support Family Strengths Network and have some fun at the same time. Children ages 1-6 will have a blast participating in fun, energetic activities. Family and friends lend support to FSN by sponsoring a toddler. 10:00am-12:00pm $10 or more in sponsorships Registration Required - Visit lafsn.org for details. 37

38 Fuller Lodge Art Center CENTRAL AVENUE Visit fullerlodgeartcenter.com for detailed information. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! General Hours Monday - Saturday Sundays & most holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm CLOSED Affordable Arts Show November 23-January 5 Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm From Our Mountain to Yours: Sharing Visions of the Land of Enchantment November 23-January 12 Artists Sandi Ludescher and Betty Lehnus will have a collaborative exhibit featuring scenes from New Mexico - from Dia de los Muertos to the landscapes that roll past your window on the open highways of our state. All of the artwork on display will be paintings done by these two artists. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Portal Gallery Class Action January Be inspired by the artwork that was created by the students, instructors and participants in the variety of art interest groups at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. This non-juried show is open to any artists who have created at the Art Center. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesday Kids Classes January 23-May 15 We continue our tradition of providing art to elementary aged students every Wednesday afternoon. Classes will be held through May 15 with additional classes during Conference Week (March 13-15). There is no class during Spring Break, March 27. Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00-4:00pm $30 per session/day Registration required at fullerlodgeartcenter.com. Spring Semester Adult Classes January 26-May 25 We will offer a variety of classes for adults and teens. Some are multiple-day workshops, while others are single-day classes. There is no class during Spring Break. Days, times and costs vary. Registration required at fullerlodgeartcenter.com. ARTS & CULTURE Universe in Pieces January 18-March 2 Santa Fe artist, Deco, will have her solo show. Her elaborate collages will cover the theme of space, our galaxy, and other unknown places far, far away. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Portal Gallery 38

39 Fly on the Wall Opening Reception February 1 This show chronicles the candid and intimate, the wild and the shy, the times when the make-up is off and there s nothing to hide behind. These special moments, when emotions are raw and guards are down, hold the greatest truths. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm Solo Exhibit by Debra Gardner March 8-April 20 Los Alamos artist, Debra Gardner, hunts and gathers for objects that find a home in her artwork. Her Bricolage pieces will draw in the viewer, often adding a feeling of nostalgia. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Portal Gallery Fences Opening Reception March 8 The purpose of a fence is to divide, contain, include, and exclude. See how a variety of artists use these concepts to create artwork that explores the function of fences. Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm Ongoing Art Groups Join us at the Art Center or Village Arts for any one of our ongoing art groups: Ashley Pond Woodcarvers, Clay Studio User s Group, Life Drawing Studio, LA Photo Club and Adobe User s Group, or LA Stampers. Days, times, locations and costs vary. Visit at fullerlodgeartcenter.com for more information. 39

40 Los Alamos Arts Council is pleased to present: Wednesday, December 5th, 2018, 12 pm: Giachetti Piano Quartet Brown Bag, Fuller Lodge, FREE Saturday, December 8th, 2018, 10 am: Fuller Lodge Open House, part of WinterFest, FREE- Concerts; Family Council Cookie Walk; Los Alamos Boy Scouts Wreaths Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, 12 pm: Black Mesa Brass Brown Bag, Fuller Lodge, FREE ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 6th, 2019, 12 pm: Kehar Koslowsky Brown Bag, Fuller Lodge, Free 40

41 The Los Alamos Community Winds Ted Vives, musical and artistic director present 8 th Annual Holiday Prism Concert With performances by Coro de Camara Los Alamos Flutes The Quemazon Brass Rene LeClair And much more Saturday, December 8, :00 p.m. Crossroads Bible Church Free Admission Suggested Donation - $10.00 per guest Visit our website at: 41

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43 Visit losalamosconcert.org for detailed information. Cantus January 27 4:00pm, Duane Smith Auditorium They re back! The men who redefined the brass quintet bring their special brand of virtuosity and joy to every performance. Tickets are $35 Danish String Quartet February 22 7:00pm, Duane Smith Auditorium These gentlemen bring their trademark passion to both Beethoven and to meltingly beautiful explorations of Scandinavian folk music. Tickets are $35 Visit losalamosjazzproject.com for information. To Promote Jazz in the Community through Performance and Education LAJP Student & Master Performers November 29, February 22 7:00-8:00pm, UnQuarked Wine Room FREE Admission Los Alamos Jazz Project & Los Alamos Middle School Winter Jazz Concert December 6 6:00-9:00pm, Duane Smith Auditorium FREE Admission Los Alamos Jazz Project & Los Alamos Middle School February Jazz Concert February 20 6:00-9:00pm, Duane Smith Auditorium FREE Admission 43

44 Annual Choral/Orchestra Concert February 17 4:00pm, Duane Smith Auditorium Coro de Cámara (Spanish for chamber chorus) performs enchanting, high-caliber choral music for audiences in Northern New Mexico. Now, in its 29th season, Coro enthusiastically celebrates the gift of song under the artistic direction of Nylea Butler-Moore. The Chorus is versatile in its ability to sing many styles of music well, regularly presenting a diverse repertoire, ranging from Renaissance, Baroque, romantic, and contemporary compositions, to jazz standards and Broadway show stoppers. Singers with a trained voice and excellent pitch and sight-reading skills are invited to schedule an audition. Leave a message at , or send an to auditions@corodecamara-nm.org. The Los Alamos Choral Society is joined by musicians from the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra to perform works by Mozart, Copland, Ives and Beethoven, featuring Beethoven s moving Mass in C. The concert is conducted by Steven Paxton. FREE Admission Join Choral Society! Tuesdays 7:00pm, The United Church facebook.com/lachoralsociety for more information. Holiday Favorites at WinterFest December 8 5:00-5:30pm, Municipal Building, Los Alamos Coro de Cámara in Concert: E = mc2: Energy = Mozart, Courtney, and Chilcott April 13 & 14 ARTS & CULTURE Coro de Cámara chamber chorus sings energetic works by W.A. Mozart and Craig Courtney, with Bob Chilcott s A Little Jazz Mass and accompanying Jazz Trio. Saturday 4:00-5:30pm, White Rock Methodist Church Sunday 3:00-4:30pm, Unitarian Church of LA $20 Adults, $10 Students Tickets available at the door or online. Visit corodecamara-nm.org for detailed information. 44

45 Los Alamos Little Theatre 75 th Anniversary Season Join us in celebrating the Los Alamos Little Theatre s 75th Anniversary Season! Our long history of presenting theatre in our community began in 1943 during the Manhattan Project, with a performance of a play called Right About Face. Subsequent productions during the War included Arsenic and Old Lace, featuring Dr. Robert Oppenheimer in a non-speaking role. In 1973, we opened the current Performing Arts Center after extensive renovation of what had been the East Mess Hall. We ve operated the building in an ongoing agreement with Los Alamos County ever since, producing more than 230 theatrical presentations on our stage and hosting other community groups. This year s performance lineup includes something for everyone: a historical drama, a Neil Simon farce, a do-it-yourself mystery, a modern dramedy, and our sixth production of short plays featuring local playwrights. We look forward to welcoming you in our audience, on our stage, or behind the scenes! Sign up for our mailing list on our website, lalt.org, or during your next visit. lalt.org Performing Arts Center: 1670 Nectar St. The Los Alamos Little Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Mailing address: PO Box 211 Los Alamos, NM Murder at the Lone Elm New Year s Eve, December 31 Fridays & Saturdays January :30-9:30pm, Performing Arts Center Interactive murder mystery. New Year s Eve performance cost TBD Regular performances $15 general $13 seniors/students - Visit lalt.org for details. Church and State Fridays & Saturdays March :00-9:30pm, Performing Arts Center A U.S. Senator up for re-election deals with the fallout from a candid comment to a blogger. Regular performances $15 general $13 seniors/students - Visit lalt.org for details. 45

46 Dance at the Y Visit laymca.org for detailed information. Kathak Sundays Beginners Class 3:00-3:30pm Advanced Class 3:30-5:00pm This East Indian classical dance involves combinations of hand and foot movements set to combinations of beats. The class covers hand-foot coordination, footwork, choreography, self-discipline and Indian culture through an artistic form of physical exercise. Bharatanatyam Sundays 4:00-5:00pm Classical dance from South India combines rhythm, expression, postures, and drama in an attempt to embody the divine beauty, charm, rhythms, and symbols that exist in heaven as a means of spiritual elevation. Visit belisamadance.com for detailed information. Classes are open to boys and girls from 5 years of age up to adults. No previous dance experience is necessary. Dancers advance at their own pace, with class placements made at the discretion of the teacher. New students are accepted throughout the year. Classes in Los Alamos Fall 2018 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm, Family YMCA/Y-Express Irish Dance Level 2-5 Fridays, 5:15-6:00pm, Family YMCA/Y-Express Irish Dance Starters/Level 1 Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm, Family YMCA/Y-Express Irish Dance Level 2-5 ARTS & CULTURE Celtic Christmas December 9th Irish Dance for the holidays! 1:30-2:00pm, Fuller Lodge FREE Admission 46

47 Fuller Lodge, 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, February 6 th Thursday, February 7 th Daddy / Daughter Mom / Son/ Family Enjoy a sweet night of light refreshments, dancing, crafts and a fun keepsake photo as Fuller Lodge transforms into a magical candy land! $8.00 per person $30 per family (2 adults/2 children) $7 per additional child (w/family ticket) Infants 12 months and younger free Tickets can be purchased: Walkup Aquatic Center 2760 Canyon Road Online: Losalamosnm.us, click on Recreation Find us on 47

48 Production of Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton Friday Feb. 8th - 7:30 pm Duane Smith Auditorium Saturday Feb. 9th - 3:00 pm Adults $5 - Children $1 48 Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

49 *NEW* IDEAS for getting OUT & ACTIVE in Los Alamos 1. Hashtag posts with #100ahamoments and #lovelosalamos 2. Take a tour of public art in Mesa Public Library 3. Take a guided tour at the Los Alamos History Museum 4. Walk the Canyon Rim Trail at sunset 5. Attend a Brown Bag Concert at Historic Fuller Lodge 6. Cross-country ski at the Golf Course 7. Attend a Friday night art opening at the Fuller Lodge Art Center 8. Play miniature golf at East Park on a sunny day 9. Gather with friends around a fire pit 10. Rent snowshoes from the Aquatic Center and go snowshoeing 11. Visit a skate park 12. Play disc golf in White Rock or Los Alamos 13. Shop local on Small Business Saturday 14. Attend an arts and crafts fair 15. Watch the Light Parade 16. Photograph your pet in the snow 17. Go ice skating 18. Join the Winter Reading Program 19. Attend WinterFest 20. Write a poem 21. Swim laps in the Olympic-size Aquatic Center pool 22. Make paper snowflakes 23. Enjoy an evening out and eat locally 24. Make snow angels 25. Shop at the Winter Farmers 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. Have a snowball fight 31. Learn something new at an On Tap Series talk 32. Act in or watch a play 33. Take your dog to a dog park 34. Ski Pajarito Mountain 35. Visit Bandelier National Monument 36. Shop at the Mesa Public Library Friends of the Library Bookstore 37. Write a book 38. Learn about spies at the Hans Bethe House 39. See how many different views you can discover at the local overlooks 40. Take your picture at Main Gate Park 41. Watch the wind sculptures at the White Rock Visitor Center 42. Watch the wildlife at the Valles Caldera National Preserve 43. Get on a bus 44. Go bird watch at the Nature Center 45. Learn yoga, and/or join a yoga class 46. Visit the Bradbury Science Museum 47. Eat a meal outdoors 48. Make a new friend 49. Visit the Los Alamos History Museum 50. Cross a canyon on a footbridge 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. Take ice skating lessons 57. Explore Tsankawi ruins 58. Thank a teacher 59. Sing silly songs with your friends 60. Try telemark skiing 61. Adopt a family 62. Pick up trash 63. Climb a ladder 64. Shovel snow at your neighbor s house 65. Read a comic book 66. Go mountain biking in the snow 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 73. Take a dive from the high-dive 74. Practice fire safety 75. Create recycled fashion or art 76. Have a scavenger hunt 77. Learn to snowboard 78. Give a compliment 79. Paint a picture 80. Sing Karaoke 81. Take a class 82. Make jewelry 83. Split firewood 84. Try wood carving 85. Take a CPR/First Aid class 86. Enjoy the lights at Ashley Pond Park 87. Watch a sporting event 88. Do somersaults 89. Create with clay 90. Explore a cave 91. Make a snowman 92. Bake something tasty 93. Decorate cupcakes 94. Conduct scientific experiments 95. Solve a puzzle 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 49

50 GENERAL INFORMATION Reservations, Rentals & Permits Park Reservations & Permits Looking for a place to have your event? Need regular practice space? Going camping? Reserve space at one of the many outdoor playgrounds available for use by the community! Aquatic Center Front Desk - (505) Park Shelters and Pavilions Overnight Camping Vendor Permits at Sullivan Field Courts Special Use Parks Athletic Fields & Parks - *Special Events Only Parks Division - (505) Garden Plots RV & Boat Storage Stable Lots Athletic Fields & Parks - *Sporting Events Only Pavilions $12.00 per hour Ball Fields (baseball, soccer, softball, etc.) Fields $15.00 per hour per field Lighted Fields $17.00 per hour per field Courts (Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, etc.) $5.00 per hour Camping & RV Permits (14-day max in one month) Camp May $10.00 per night Main Gate RV Park $10.00 per night White Rock RV Park $20.00 per night Electricity Charge Extra Maintenance Run $25.00 per event $65.00 per run Special Use Parks BMX Course Equestrian Facilities Remote Car Track Sail Plane Field Ball Fields Contact Parks for pricing Permits are available April - October for parks, pavilions, shelters, fields & court rentals. November - March usage is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Indoor Facility Rentals Are you planning your next meeting or event? Special Events Office (505) Call for additional information! Large Meeting Rooms Fuller Lodge - Pajarito Room Betty Ehart Senior Center - Great Room A and B White Rock Activity Center Small Meeting Rooms Aquatic Center Training Room (contact directly) White Rock Town Hall Betty Ehart Senior Center - Classroom A and B Fuller Lodge - Throne, Zia, Nambe, Curtis Room (The Fuller Lodge rose garden is also available.) Tips for Indoor and Outdoor Planning Book early Allow for plenty of set-up and tear-down time Create a facility layout for set-up Check on electrical needs and outlets Ask our advice! 50

51 Alcohol Permits You can obtain a County alcohol permit at the Aquatic Center Front Desk or online at For further information regarding alcohol permits please call Community Services at (505) Equipment Rentals The Community Services Department has many types of recreation equipment you can rent at the Aquatic Center Front Desk to enhance your recreation experience: Rental Prices Daily Weekend Weekly Snowshoes $5.00 $10.00 $20.00 Poles $2.00 $4.00 $8.00 Snowshoes & Poles $6.00 $12.00 $25.00 Miniature Golf Putters $2.00 Snowshoes & Poles Adult and youth size snowshoes are available to fit individuals from 50 to 250 pounds, along with ski poles in youth to adult sizes. (November - April) Miniature Golf Putters Rent a putter and golf ball to enjoy a round at the miniature golf course located at East Park. Special Use Permits Vendors and Concessionaire Fees Aquatic Center Front Desk (505) R = Resident NR = Non-Resident (First-Come, First-Serve Basis) Sales at County Events Per Day/Per Space Business License Required 1 Day: $50.00 R $75.00 NR 2 Days: $75.00 R $ NR 3 Days: $ R $ NR High Risk Vendors at County Events Per Day/Per Space 1 Day: $75.00 R $ NR 2 Days: $ R $ NR 3 Days: $ R $ NR No-Sales Vendors Per Day/Per Space Promotional & Information Only 1 Day: $15.00 R $25.00 NR Concessionaire at Sporting Events Per Day/Per Space Business License Required 1 Day: $ Day: $ Day: $ Monthly: $ Sullivan Row Business License Required Per Day/Per Space Non-Food $15.00 Two Contiguous Days/Per Space $28.00 Noise and Traffic Permits Depending on use and/or special event, several permits may be required. 51

52 DATES TO REMEMBER WinterFest December 8-9 Downtown Los Alamos Skate with Santa December 15-16, Ice Rink Pajarito Mountain Opening Day December 21 Luminaria Skate December 24, Ice Rink Noon Year s Eve December 31, Public Libraries Dessert Dances February 6 & 7, Fuller Lodge FEE FREE Day at NPS February 18, National Park Sites Pi Day March 14, All of Los Alamos! Skiesta March 16, Pajarito Mountain CSD Night at the Nature Center March 19, Nature Center 52 County Facility Numbers Aquatic Center Betty Ehart Senior Center Golf Course Pro Shop Ice Rink Mesa Public Library/ White Rock Branch Library (MPL) (WR) Nature Center Teen Center White Rock Senior Center LA Youth Activity Center/WR Youth Activity Center Community Services Department Numbers Community Services Department (CSD) - Administration CSD - Recreation Division CSD - Parks Division CSD - Social Services Division CSD - Public Library Division Fuller Lodge Reservations Office