Silver City Radio Community Calendar
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Events happening the week of July 7th to July 13th
General Events
- The Council of the Town of Hurley will hold a Regular Meeting on July 8th at the Hurley Community Center at 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged. To view a copy of the agenda, visit The Town of Hurley’s website.
- Hidalgo Medical Services will be having a Follow Up Community Meeting on July 9th to discuss HMS and the services they provide. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center.
- The High Desert Humane Society in Silver City will be having their monthly reduced rate vaccination clinic on July 12th. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3050 South Cougar Way in Silver City.
- Southwest Bone and Joint Institute and Project Heart Start are offering a free CPR and AED training class on July 12th. The class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. and is free but spaces are limited. For more information to register, visit the Town of Silver City’s Facebook page.
Youth Events
- Lordsburg Municipal Schools will provide free summer meals to all school-aged children from June 2 through July 18. Meals will be served Monday through Friday at RVT Elementary, North Park, and Short Park. Breakfast will be available from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Come make and decorate pinhole cameras on July 8th at the Silver City Public Library. This event will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to children of all ages.
- Parents as Teachers will be having “Reading at the Park” on July 9th. A book will be read to children with an activity to follow the book reading. This event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Courthouse Park in Deming.
- Come learn about money on July 10th at the Silver City Public Library. Participants will be able to play a variety of games to learn the value of money. The event will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to children of all ages.
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Ongoing Events and Services In The Silver City Area
General Events
- Amber care Hospice and the Silver City Women’s Club have established a “Bereavement Support Group” to help individuals deal with the different stages of grief that come with the passing of a family member or close friend. The group meets the second Monday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Silver City Women’s Club and is free and open to the public.
- Caregivers Support Group meets every Thursday and provides a safe, non-judgemental and loving space to connect with other family caregivers in similar situations. The group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lotus Center, located at 211 West Broadway in Silver City.
- La Mesa de Espanol (Spanish Conversation Practice) meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the WNMU Library, Bach meeting room from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to practice speaking Spanish. This is an informal group of people who meet to practice speaking Spanish. It is not a class. Beginners are welcome, but all of the participants can already speak some Spanish. They strive to solely speak Spanish, but sometimes will slip into English for clarification.
- Literacy Link-Leamos is back in operation and located in the Silver City Public Library. They are currently recruiting volunteer tutors to help with Basic Adult Literacy, Basic Math, HiSET/GED Exam Prep, English (ESL), and Citizenship Exam Prep. For more information, call 575-388-0892.
- Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. They offer free and confidential services like legal accompaniment, counseling, crisis intervention, public education and outreach and so much more. For more information call 575-313-6203.
- The Commons “Choose Your Own Pantry” is now open to all community members in Grant County, offering a selection of food items tailored to individual needs. Operating hours are every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit them at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City. For questions or to sign up, please call 575-388-2988.
- The Santa Clara Action Committee will be having “Movies in the Park” starting June 14th every Saturday evening. The music will start at 6:00 p.m. at Viola Stone Park in Santa Clara and is free and open to the public.
Ongoing Youth Events & Services
- Big Brothers Big Sisters program seeks to create mentoring relationships and support youth throughout Grant County. Their unique one-to-one mentoring helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors and improves their self-confidence. For more information on how to get involved, call 575-449-2728.
- Future Forge Makerspace will be having a Summer Science Camp June 2nd through July 14th that will explore engineering concepts, natural science and more. The camp will have weekly programs and is free for students entering grades 3rd to 12th. For more information and to register, visit Future Forge Makerspace’s website.
- Gila Regional Medical Center’s Beginning Years Program will be sponsoring free Family Matinees starting now through the month of July. Movies will be Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. at the Silco Theater in Downtown Silver City. Free and open to the public.
- Silver Consolidated Schools will be offering their Summer Meal Program to all school-aged children from June 9 through July 18. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, with lunch available from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Stout Elementary and Golf Park. Additionally, breakfast will be provided at Stout Elementary from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
- Santa Clara Splash Pad will be open for children this summer. The splash pad will be open starting May 24th and throughout the summer. The hours are 9:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. everyday of the week. They are located at 317 Fort Bayard Street. Free and open to the public. For more information call 575-537-2443.
- Southwest Adolescent Group (SWAG) seeks to enrich the lives of adolescents in the Grant County area. SWAG creates and implements safe, community-based programs. These programs are available for teens between the ages of 13-17 years old. For more information, stop by 875 Silver Heights Blvd.
- The Bayard Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its Teen Drama Club, offering an engaging opportunity for young individuals to explore acting, performances, and much more. Starting April 4th, the club will meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program is open to participants ages 10 and up, providing a creative and supportive environment for teens to develop their theatrical skills.
- The Girl Scouts are looking for Girls K – 12 to form new troops. To learn about Girl Scouting opportunities, call 575-538-2481. In Girl Scouts, girls learn about the outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship, and STEM. Make a difference today.
Veterans Events
- Silver City Veteran Clinic provides primary care and specialty health services to veterans in need. Some of the services provided are dermatology, social work, behavioral health, COVID vaccines and more. For more information, call 575-538-2921.
- The Silver City Veteran Service Center Office assists Veterans and their dependents with preparing claims for benefits that they may be entitled to. The office is located at 409 West College and open to all veterans. For more information call 575-538-2377.
- The Rural Veterans Transportation Program provides medical transportation to veterans in Grant County. The program provides free round-trip rides to veterans to and from their home and any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or VA-approved medical appointment. Veterans interested in using this service must make reservations for these free round trip rides at least 3 days in advance of a medical appointment. For more information on scheduling a reservation, visit the Rural Veteran Transportation Program’s website.
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