People & Community

"Tweens to Teens" for girls ages 9-13 and their moms or another female adult, will be offered 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Family Strengths Network.

How will you talk to your girl about puberty? Although the topic can make kids squirm, this workshop uses games and activities to foster fun, supportive discussion. The group will review the biology of puberty, including what physical and emotional changes girls can expect and how to deal with them. The group will also learn about feminine hygiene products.

As kids enter adolescence, communication patterns may also change.

LAYFP volunteer Don Casperson helps youth plant seeds at PEEC's Earth Day Festival April 20. Photo by Sylvan Argo

YMCA News:

Los Alamos Youth Food Project gives youth opportunities to participate in food project this summer. Young people can submit entries for a logo and slogan contest, increase their leadership skills in Garden Leadership or explore the garden and its environment through iCare About Gardening camp.

LAYFP is a youth-driven initiative.

Registration is now open for The Family YMCA’s annual July 4 Firecracker Fun Run.

Race begins at 8 a.m. Thursday July 4 at The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos.

Cost is $25, $10 for youth ages 13 and under, and $15 for Y members. Runners/Walkers will receive a t-shirt at check-in 7:15-7:45 a.m. July 4 and are eligible for one of the many door prizes.

Top runners in each division also will receive a prize. Strollers, costumes and dogs welcome to join the fun. Come by, call 662-3011 or check on-line @ www.laymca.org to register or for more details.

Wickham and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.

All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked for heartworm.

Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org for information about volunteering,