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SFI Presents Sandy Pentland’s ‘Ties That Bind: The Goodness of Social Networks’ March 11

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Alex “Sandy” Pentland

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute is hosting a community lecture with Alex “Sandy” Pentland ― “Ties That Bind: The Goodness of Social Networks” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 in the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe. (Note: There will be no pre-lecture reception)

Social networks have proven to be fertile ground for understanding human behavior. This fascinating exploration suggests that we’re much more motivated by social incentives that reward others than by economic self-interest alone. Pentland discusses how Read More

Becoming A Love And Logic Parent

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Karen Brown
 
LAFSN News:
 
Karen Brown will teach the evidence-based class :Love & Logic” at Familiy Strengths Network on Diamond Drive.
 
Brown is a professional doula and the co-facilitator of Birth Talk. Her background also includes serving as an environmental scientist supporting global climate change research for several Universities and LANL. She is the mother of three children under seven years old.

Early Childhood sets a parenting pattern that can last into the teen years. Respond to temper tantrums, set boundaries,

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Bandelier Announces 2015 Calendar Of Events

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Cliffs, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
 
BNM News:
 
Bandelier National Monument is planning for 2015 to be a year full of interesting and exciting events.
 
“We hope that local people as well as visitors from farther away will come and enjoy the park this year,” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “It’s a beautiful, fascinating place, with events and activities for people of all ages and interests.”
 
Among this year’s major events will be:
  • Fall Fiesta Sept. 5, with many Native American
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Infant/Child CPR And First Aid Class March 14

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FSN News:

Learn basic infant and child CPR and first aid to be calmer and more prepared in the event of an emergency.

Certified CPR instructor Steve Bond teaches CPR for infants under 1 year old and children ages 1 year to eight years. He will teach an Infant/Child CPR And First Aid class 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14 at Family Stengths Network (FSN) in Pueblo Complex on Diamond Drive.

The cost is $40/individual; $55 if certification is required, and $5/family; must be requested at least one week in advance. Register online at www.lafsn.org

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‘A Night Of Hindustani Music’ March 7

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Devotional singers Mark and Terra Choplin. Courtesy photo
 
 UCLA News:
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) presents “A Night of Hindustani Music and Traditional Indian Storytelling” with Mark and Terra Choplin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7.
 
Mark and Terra Choplin are devotional singers, trained in India, who specialize in traditional Indian story-telling, and classical Indian instrumental, or Hindustani music. They will be presenting the ancient story of the Hindu holiday Holi; the story of the boy, Prahlada, in a way of telling called
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Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales Start This Weekend

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Girl Scout News:

This is the first weekend of Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales and new apps are available to locate booths in Los Alamos and White Rock. 

  • FAQ sheet about the cookie sale here;
  • Link to further media files, including graphics here;
  • Find Cookies Now! Download cookie finder app on phone or enter zip code in “Cookie Locator” on NMGirlScouts.org;
  • Download the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder App through Google Play or the App Store; and
  • Enter zip code in the Cookie Locator here.
Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails: “We are so excited
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Bella Robertson Wins Dog Jog Logo Contest

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Bella Robertson’s 2015 Dog Jog logo design. Courtesy image

LAFS News:

The 18th annual Dog Jog is April 25 in White Rock and as part of the annual festivities, the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter holds a logo contest for children in grades 3-6.  
 
Bella Robertson and her dog Jake. Courtesy photo
 
The competition is always fierce! This year, after careful consideration, the judges chose the original artwork of Bella Robertson, a fifth grader at Aspen Elementary School. Bella Robertson chose her dog, Jake, as her subject. Her favorite
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CASA: Make A Difference – Be A Child’s Voice

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CASA News:
 
CASA is an organization that recruits and trains community volunteers to be strong advocates for children who have been abused.
 
Our advocates are the “eyes and ears” of the Court and report to the Judge as to the wellbeing of the children they are assigned to. Our volunteers make a difference in the lives of children who’ve been hurt and need a caring and trustworthy adult in their lives.
 
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about advocating for children, who can be objective and report the facts to the Court, and who can work as part of a team of professionals
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