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The 2003 Memory Walk and run to raise money for Alzheimer's disease is Sept. 20 at Piñon Park in White Rock. The walk is the only nationwide fundraising event for the illness. The Memory Walk is a Laboratory sanctioned activity. Money raised is used to support local programs and services for persons with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and their families, and to support research on the disease by the National Institutes of Health. The 5-kilometer (3.2 miles) run and 3-kilometer walk begins at 8:15 a.m. There is a $25 entrance fee, which entitles participants to a t-shirt and one raffle ticket and refreshments. Alzheimer's is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain; it is the most common form of dementia. Some 4 million Americans have it and 19 million Americans say they have a family member with Alzheimer's disease, according to statistics from the National Alzheimer's Association. For more information about the walk, contact Jerry Bowers at 662-7549 or Ruth Gibson at 753-5651. For information about Alzheimer's disease, go to http://www.alzheimers.org online. The New Mexico chapter of National Alzheimer's Association phone number is (505) 266-4473 or 1-800-777-8155. The National Alzheimer's Association toll free number is 1-800-272-3900. Updated 9/12/03
The National Atomic Museum is offering its semi-annual tour of the Trinity Site National Historic Landmark on Oct. 4. The tour includes docent talks, walking Ground Zero, viewing of Jumbo, and visiting the McDonald Ranch House, as well as a pre-trip Friday night (Oct. 3) talk by a Trinity test eyewitness. Tour busses will leave the museum at 6 a.m. and return approximately at 4:30 p.m. Participants will be treated to lunch along with a conventional explosives demonstration at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The cost is $50 per person and seating is limited. Call (505) 242-6083 to make a reservation. Updated 9/12/03
1. Volunteers are needed in each Los Alamos elementary school as instructors in a reading tutorial program for 4-6 graders. The program will run before and after school. Each session is 30 minutes long and can serve up to six students at a time. Training and materials are provided. For more information, contact Suzanne Lynne at 663-2676. 2. A 17-year-old senior at Española Valley High School, who currently has a 4.5 GPA, is in heavy competition for Valedictorian of the class. The student has been placed in Calculus II, never having taken Calculus I, and feels that a tutor is needed. If interested, contact Joyce Vigil Sandoval at 7-4090 or write to jvigil-sandoval@lanl.gov or sandovaljs@cybermesa.com by electronic mail. 3.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Alamos Lunch Buddies is looking for
volunteers to join their team. They have been in existence since
1996
and have helped hundreds of children in Española (since 1998) and
Los Alamos.
Lunch Buddies is a proven, effective way to provide adult mentoring
and friendship for children (kindergarten through 6th grade) who
need a little
extra help to build self esteem, promote healthy lifestyles and
relations, and to resist self-destructive behavior like dropping
out of school,
joining gangs, smoking, drinking, or doing drugs. Volunteers
meet with their Lunch Buddies for an hour a week, on school grounds,
for two semesters to eat breakfast (Española) or lunch (Española,
Los Alamos, White Rock) together. The volunteer is an uncritical,
supportive, listening friend to a student. For more information,
contact Jennifer
Bartram, Program Coordinator 4. The Los Alamos First Response (LAFR) team is seeking volunteers. Volunteers needed to work shifts of days, evenings and weekends to serve as advocates for domestic violence, sexual assault, and attempted suicide for Los Alamos County. Extensive training is provided to qualified individuals. Additional training will be provided to those individuals interested in suicide prevention. Training is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 3 and 4. Training will be repeated for anyone unable to attend on these dates. If interested, contact Donna Martinez at 672-2208 or 5-7467 or write to donanez@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 9/12/03 Vacuum Technology seminar on Oct. 8 Varian Vacuum Technologies is hosting a Vacuum Technology seminar at 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Physics Building Auditorium. The seminar is free. Anyone that uses vacuum as part of their job and those with an interest in vacuum science will benefit from this seminar. Those who are skilled practitioners can expect to gain valuable insights and pointers. Those with minimal vacuum experience will receive a comprehensive treatment of high and ultra high vacuum practice. If interested in attending, send name and telephone number to tom.mathers@varianinc.com by electronic mail. Wellness Center classes The Wellness Center still has room in the following classes. The classes are offered to the entire Laboratory community and are free, but pre-registration is required. Register at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/olreg.htm online or contact the Wellness Center at 7-7166 for more information. Seeds, Nuts and Bolts - Learn about flax seed, psyllium seed and nuts for cholesterol management. Recipes and suggestions for incorporating these foods into a heart-healthy diet. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16 Healthy Start: Before and During Pregnancy - This two-session class is geared toward women and couples planning a pregnancy, or women in the early months of pregnancy. Topics include physical and emotional adjustments, nutrition, safe and fun exercise, etc. Taught by HSR-2 staff (Wellness Center, Employee Assistance and Occupational Medicine). Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 24 (2 weeks) Updated 9/11/03 Energy and Water Conservation Fair on Sept. 23 The Energy and Water Conservation Fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the Otowi Building. The fair will feature an energy-efficient car show, computers modeling the Otowi Building energy usage, a tour of the Otowi Building energy-efficient retrofit project, local vendor displays, water-saving devices, information on gray water use and more. The fair is sponsored by Risk Reduction and Environmental Stewardship (RRES) and Facilities and Waste Operations (FWO) divisions. For more information, contact Monica Witt of Environmental Applications (RRES-EA) at 7-8626. Updated 9/11/03 FSN news
All events are held at the Family Resource Center, 1990 Diamond Drive. To register or for more information, call 662-4515. Updated 9/11/03 Project Management Toolbox scheduled for Oct. 7-9 Projects produce funding. Doing projects right (delivering results on time and within budget) is the most effective tool for obtaining future funding. This three-day workshop focuses upon individual skill building and addresses the essential elements of project management
The course is presented by Erika Jones and Associates, who have a history of successful project facilitations throughout the Laboratory. For additional information and registration, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=196920017 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-T&D) at 7-4002. Updated 9/9/03 Stanford Center for Professional Development at Lab on Sept. 15 Joyce Rice of Stanford University's Center for Professional Development is scheduled to be at the Laboratory on Sept. 15 to meet with any current or potential students. Rice will update and answer questions about the school's graduate degree and certificate programs and to discuss its focus on computer science, including a new course "map" planning tool. She will be in the Otowi Building side rooms from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on this day. The Laboratory's tuition assistance administrator will also be available to answer questions. For more information, contact Michelle Aguino of HR Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-9074 or write to Stanford-contact@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 9/9/03 MANA del Norte's 14th Annual Scholarship Banquet on Sept. 19 MANA del Norte's 14th Annual Scholarship Banquet is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Hilton of Santa Fe (100 Sandoval Street). The silent auction and no host reception is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner, guest speaker and presentation of scholarship awards will begin at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Jenna Martinez of Penasco. The guest speaker is The Honorable Ellen Sauerbrey, U.S. Ambassador, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The cost is $35 per person. Updated 9/4/03 Donate books to Mesa Public Library Mesa Public Library is taking donations of books, videos, CDs, video games, DVDs or records. The Library in Los Alamos runs a small store just inside its main entrance that sells donated items to the public. A staff of volunteers runs the store, and the money raised is used to buy new books and other materials for the library. The Mesa Public Library is located at 2400 Central Avenue. The store is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Sonja Salzman at ssalzman@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 8/29/03 West Nile Virus information Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) has been receiving a number of telephone calls and inquiries concerning the West Nile Virus, prompted in part by the recent case of the illness confirmed in a Santa Fe County woman. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has developed a Web page with useful information. The Web page can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm online. The New Mexico Department of Health also has information on West Nile Virus on its Web page. It can be found at http://www.health.state.nm.us/website.nsf/frames?ReadForm online. Or call the department's Office of Epidemiology at 827-0006 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Updated 8/18/03 LANL Energetic Materials Review on Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 The 2003 LANL Energetic Materials Review is scheduled for Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. The objective of the review will be to present a broad perspective of the Laboratory's energetic materials related R&D activities that support tactical and strategic nuclear and conventional weapons deliverables. Eight topical sessions with associated poster sessions will be presented, each beginning with a short overview to highlight key progress in the past year and future plans. Topical sessions: HE Synthesis, Formulations & Advanced Energetics; HE Engineering, Processing & Characterization; HE Characterization & Constituent Modeling; Non-shock Initiation (Thermal, Impact, Shear & Friction); Energetic Materials Aging; Initiation Systems & Shock Initiation; Shock Chemistry & Reactive Burn; and Detonation Physics, DSD & EOS Unclassified sessions are scheduled at the J. Robert Oppenheimer Study Center. Only badged personnel will be allowed to attend the presentations. Some attendance restrictions may apply to UCNI and/or OUO presentations. One classified session is scheduled for the Forum on Thursday afternoon. Attendance at classified sessions by DOE and non-DOE personnel will require clearance access to SRD, Sigmas 1-10. For all Lab DOE personnel, verification of your Sigma 1-10 status by your group management (via fax or email to Janet at 5-2828/neff@lanl.gov) will be required prior at the start of the review if you wish to attend any of the presentations in the classified session. Registration for all attendees is requested by Sept. 12. For more information, contact Janet Neff-Shampine of Pulsed Power Hydrodynamics (P-22) at 7-8214. Updated 7/16/03 Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Benefits (HR-B). The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist. The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://hrcluster.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=21013 one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation. Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from Staffing (HR-S) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online. At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds. Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD). Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service. Updated 10/25/02 Lost and found Lost: gold band with small diamonds embedded at Bo's Gym women's locker room on Sept. 9. If found, please call 5-1811. Lost: square-lens sunglasses, shaded darker at top, lighter at bottom of lens in the Administration Building or surrounding area. If found, call Cynthia at 5-7195. Lost: cell phone in leather caring case on Aug. 25 in the south side men's restroom on the 1st floor. Please contact Leo Jaramillo at leoj@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 7-0741. Found: two set of keys on plain rings and one key with a white twist-tie on a dirt road between TA-46 and TA-52. The keys have Wal-mart, Hillman and Strattec on them. Contact Laura Ortega at 5-7407 or lco@lanl.gov by electronic mail to claim. Lost: medium size purse, denim fabric. If found, contact Leanna Martinez at 5-2545 or 927-7275. Found: key ring at the Pueblo Complex with a single key to a Jeep vehicle, a keyless entry remote and a medallion at the Pueblo Complex. Call 5-3814. Lost: Palm Pilot m130 hand held computer lost in or around the Otowi Building on July 24. If found, please contact sstokes@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: gold-tone pin with 3 parrot birds made from stones. Call Karen at 5-6592. Found: watch at the Wellness Center. Call 5-8555 to claim. Found: reading glasses and a watch were turned into the registration desk at the Family Festival event on July 19. Contact Debby Thompson at 5-6457 to claim. Lost: Oakley prescription sunglasses at TA-53 on July 24. If found, contact Mike at 5-2297 or write to rjenkins@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: prescription sunglasses on July 22. Blue frame in a soft leather eyeglass case. Please contact Ira Wasserman at ira@astro.cornell.edu by electronic mail or leave a message with Deb at 7-0920 or Richard at 7-9595. Lost: silver bracelet with single turqoise stone either at Wellness Center, in TAXI service van or at TA-52, Buildings 44 and 45. If found, contact Andrea at 5-5250. Lost: small square gold earring on July 21 at or in front of the Otowi building (east side). Approx. 1/2" high. Please call Florence at 7-5994. Found: religious pin with a metal of the Virgin Mary - found in the upper level of the JRO Study Center following the Ergo Expo on July 17. Call Pat at 7-5755 to claim. Found: handmade beaded choker necklace in Study Center parking lot on July 11. Call Lyn or Linda at 7-4448 to claim. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103.
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