Silver City Radio Community Calendar

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  • The Luna County DWI Planning Council meets at noon on Wednesday, October 20th at Marie’s Italian Grill, located at 100 South Silver Avenue in Deming. This is a hybrid meeting. The agenda, minutes, and link to join virtually will be posted online at lunacountynm.org 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  • Luna County is holding a Candlelight Vigil and Balloon Releasing Ceremony dedicated to individuals that have lost their life to domestic violence on Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Luna County Courthouse Park. If you know of someone who lost their life to domestic violence and would like their name commemorated, please call Griselda Milo at 575-546-6539, that’s 546-6539.
  • There is a “Meet the Candidate” event for the Cobre School Board Elections on Saturday, October 23rd, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Santa Clara Armory located on Highway 180 West in Santa Clara. Take the opportunity to meet candidates running for school board Positions 1, 2 and 3 for the November 2nd election.
  • Guadalupe Montessori School in Silver City is hosting a Fall Festival Fun-Raiser on Saturday October 23rd from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. on the school’s campus at 1731 North Alabama Street. Families can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, children’s pumpkin games, autumn arts and crafts, and a cake walk.  Admission is free and some event will be ticketed. For more information, visit online at guadalupemontessori.org.
  • Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs presents Grammy winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience from Louisiana. A blend of New Orleans funk, reggae flavored world blues American Zydeco roots music. This event is scheduled for Saturday October 23rd, at 7:00 PM at the Fine Arts Center Theatre. Social distancing protocols will be in place. For tickets and info visit wnmu.edu
  • The Silver City Police Department is hosting a free community Halloween “Trunk or Treat” on Friday, October 29th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the La Plata Middle School Parking Lot in Silver City. Bring the family and have fun.
  • The Southwest New Mexico Seed Library is hosting their Fall Seed Exchange on Saturday, October 30th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Silver City Farmer’s Market, 901 North Pope Street. The Seed Exchange will offer the public Seed Saving Tips, Tricks, Demos, and Gardening Advice. Bring and share seeds you have saved and take seeds home for your own garden.
  • The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is holding their 2nd Annual Free Drive-thru Trunk of Treat on Saturday, October 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Grant County Administration Building parking lot located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City. Daren and Dora the DARE Lions will be there too! Enter through the east side and exit on the west side.
  • Silver Health Care is thanking the community and inviting families to a FREE Halloween Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Silver Healthcare parking lot located at 1600 East 32nd Street in Silver City. Gather up the kids and come to the Free Trunk or Treat event at Silver Health Care on Sunday, October 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
  • Deming Luna County Mainstreet is hosting a free Halloween Trunk or Treat on Gold Avenue in Downtown Deming between Pine and Ash on Sunday, October 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Bring the family for candy, games, music and more. For more information visit online at demingms.org.
  • Silver City Mainstreet and the Town of Silver City is hosting the 31st Annual Lighted Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 27th at 7:00 P.M. traveling through Downtown Silver City.
  • The Saint Vincent De Paul Food Pantry is available to assist those in need every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at 420 West Market Street in Building C in Downtown Silver City. Food assistance is available for anyone living in Grant County and Utility Assistance is obtainable for Silver City residents only. For more information, call the office at 575-538-9373 or come to the Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and ask for Betty.
  • The Silver City Public Library is offering “Babytime” on Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement for infants 0 to 24 months and their caregivers. In addition, “Storytime is offered on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M. for children up to 5 years of age and their caregivers. For more information, https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org/
  • The Kiwanis Club of Silver City Meets each Tuesday at 12 Noon at the Kiwanis Building located at 900 Silver Heights Boulevard (next to Domino’s) All meetings are open to the public that would like to volunteer their time helping youth and various other community service projects. Visit the Kiwanis Club of Silver City Facebook Page for more information.
  • (Check Schedule) The Silver City Woman’s Club holds their meetings on the second Friday of each month.  The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. The Silver City Woman’s Club historic building is located at 411 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City. For more information go to silvercitywomansclub.org.
  • (Check Schedule) The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group meets from 1:00-3:00 P.M. Tuesdays at the Murray Ryan Visitors Center located at 201 North Hudson Street in Silver City. The group welcomes writers of all levels to participate and free to the public. All writing is done during the session.
  • (Check Schedule) The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library offers Makerspace and Legos every day after school from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The program is free and open to all students. For more information, call the library at 575-542-9646.
  • (Check Schedule) New Mexico Workforce Connection, partner of the American Job Center Network, is offering Youth Services for In-School and Out-of-School Youth in Deming. Get tutoring, learn about job readiness, gain work experience and much more. Visit with a representative today by calling 575-546-0192.
  • (Check Schedule) The “TOPS” Take off Pounds Sensibly Chapter #0288 meets on Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 1915 North Swan Street in Silver City. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. For more information, call 505-934-1182.
  • (Check Schedule) Adult Computer Literacy Classes are being held at the Bayard Public Library from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. every Tuesday at their location at 1112 Central Avenue in Bayard. Topics include Microsoft Word, basic computer skills, email, online job applications and more. The classes are free of to the public. For more information, call 575-537-6244.
  • (Check Schedule) There is free help for non-profits or those considering to organize one by the Nonprofit Resource Group located in Silver City at College Plaza Suite #16, every Wednesday by appointment only. For more information, call 575-597-0035.
  • (Check Schedule) Doing you have a problem with food? Overeaters Anonymous meets at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Deming Senior Citizen’s Center, 800 S. Granite Street in Deming. For more information, call Erin R. at 760-447-7474.
  • (Check Schedule) The Silver City Public Library is offering Kids Storytime and Babytime Sing and Play on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Join in for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, and Babytime for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. These are free programs and no registration is necessary. Call 575-538-3672 for more information.
  • (Check Schedule) The Santa Clara Public Library is now open at 105 North Bayard Street in Santa Clara with the entrance at the rear of the City Hall Building. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. There are hands on activities for the kids, storytime, and Maker Space fun math and science activities. Call Neta Pope at 575-313-1992 for additional information.
  • (Check Schedule) The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library always has a calendar full of children’s activities! Each Wednesday morning from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. pre-schoolers can come hear a story and participate in an activity. There are after-school programs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 in addition to art activities on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of each month. Visit lordsburghildalgolibrary.com or additional information.
  • Don’t forget, the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center is available for parties and events. The Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center is managed for Grant County by the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce. Call 575-538-3785 or send inquiries to info@silvercity.org.

This has been your community calendar brought to you by the the Silver Bowling Center—come enjoy affordable family fun for all, open 11 to 8, 7 days a week. Due to current COVID-19 health mandates, the Bowling Alley remains closed to the public, but the Silver Bowling Cafe is open for take-out and pickup. Call in your order at 575-538-3612.

If you are interested in submitting a PSA for consideration for airing and posting on SilverCityRadio.com please send it to us for consideration at least two weeks prior to your event. Phone: 575-538-3396 Fax: 575-388-1759 Email: events@silvercityradio.com

Ongoing Events In the Silver City Area

Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, all events and activities have been paused until further notice.

Would you like to socialize, share, or learn more about fiber arts?  If so, attend the monthly gathering of the Luna County Fiber Arts Group at 10 A.M., at the Luna County Extension Office, located at 210 E. Poplar Street in Deming. The group meets at the same time on the third Tuesday of each month.

The Puppy Dog Ranch has dogs available for adoption. Puppy Dog Rescue and Sanctuary, a non-profit charity, offers adoptable dogs that are leash trained, spayed/neutered, current on shots and tags and socialized to be around both children and adults. To make donations or to visit them, call 313-7232.

HIV Support Group for personal support and information as well as for friends or family.  Meets every Monday at College Street Plaza Suite #5 from 5:30 pm till 7:00pm.  Sponsored by LGBT Grant County.  For more info call Ted:   575.654.3851.

The Silver City Public Library is offering Kids Storytime and Babytime Sing and Play on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Join in for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, and Babytime for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. These are free programs and no registration is necessary. Call 575-538-3672 for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Silver City meets every Tuesday in Silver City from noon to 1pm with special luncheon speakers in the meeting room at “Wranglers” Bar & Grill, located at 2500 Hwy 180 East in Silver City. The first Tuesday of the month, during the school year, is the Kiwanis special Student of the Month recognition where ten schools bring one, special student to recognize.   All are welcome to attend any Tuesday meeting. Contact Silver City Radio for more information on event locations. Kiwanis is a service organization dedicated to serving children, one child at a time, in one community at a time. Kiwanis Club of Silver City presently offers in our area Terrific Kids in 10 elementary schools, Student of the Month in 10 schools, K-Kids in 1 elementary school, Builders Club in 2 middle schools, Key Clubs is 3 high schools, CKI at WNMU, and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities. Membership to Kiwanis is open. Call Club President, Craig Pfeifer, 575-313-4874, for more information.

The Deming Public Library offers a free program for adults with special needs.  Join them every Tuesday at 1 pm for crafts, bingo or a movie.

The Silver City Public Library offers Babytime Sing & Play every Wednesday at 10:30.  Join in for free stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers.  Call 538-3672.

Gin Rummy is played every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm at the Tranquilbuzz Coffee House, 117 West Market Street.  Beginners are welcome, and experts are challenged.  Call 534-9355

The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate in their weekly sessions held Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm in the Market Café Meeting Room.  All writing is done during the free session.  Call 534-0207

The Silver City Public Library offers Future Engineers every Wednesday from 4 to 5 pm.  Children ages 6-12 are invited for free to creative construction fun with Lego, K’NEX and Strawbees.  Call 538-3672.

The Silver City Public Library offers WildWorks, Youth Space every Thursday at 4 pm.  Children ages 10 and up are invited out for free to hang out, experiment, create and more, including robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming.  Call 538-3672.

The Healing Al-Anon Group meets every Sunday at 4 pm: GRMC Conference Room.  For more information call 575-313-9400

The Audubon Society meets the 1st Friday of the month at 7 pm at Harlan Hall on the WNMU campus.  For more information call 388-9221.

Back Country Horsemen meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm in the GRMC Conference Room.  For more information call 575-388-5796 or visit on the web at http://www/bchnm.org/

The Cancer Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm: Gila Regional Medical Center.  For more information call 575-388-1198

The Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society meets the second Thursday of the month, beginning with a pot-luck dinner at 6 pm before the 6:45 meeting at the Silver City Senior Center, 204 W Victoria.  Contact them by mail at PO Box 1555, Silver City, NM 88062 or visit their website at http://www.rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/

The Silver City Woman’s Club meets at 10:30 am on the second Friday of each month.  The Woman’s Club is a service organization dedicated to serving the Community by supporting the local Girl Scout Council, offering WNMU scholarships, and providing hearing tests.  The Club is located at 411 Silver Heights Blvd.

The Silver City Aglow meets every second Saturday at the Silver City Women’s Club, located at 411 Silver Heights Boulevard at 9:30 am.  For more information contact Patti at triviso505@gmail.com

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) meets every 3rd Monday at 12:30 pm at the Silver City Senior Center.  For more information call 388-1298.

The Prostate Cancer support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6 pm in the GRMC Conference Room.  For more information call 575-388-3350

 

If you are interested in submitting a PSA for consideration for airing and posting on SilverCityRadio.com please send it to us for consideration at least two weeks prior to your event. Phone: 575-538-3396 Fax: 575-388-1759 Email: events@silvercityradio.com