Silver City Radio Community Calendar

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Events happening the week of April 14th to April 20th

General Events  

  • The Small Business Association will be having an Entrepreneurship training program on April 15th and 16th for veterans and military families interested in starting their own business. This event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Western New Mexico University. For more information and to register, call Christina at 505-469-8501.

 

  • The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on April 16th covering the basics of using email and the internet, including internet safety tips.The class will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Class size is limited, therefore prior registration is required.   

 

  • Animas Elementary School will be having a “Child Find” event on April 17th with free Developmental Screenings. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Animas Elementary School Library and is for children ages birth to 4. For more information and to make an appointment, call 575-548-2299.

 

  • The Silver City Gospel Mission will be having a free Easter Dinner on April 18th for those in need. The dinner will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. at 11 South Texas Street in Silver City.

 

  • Grant County will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Continental Divide Trail Days on April 18th-20th with a speaker series, stargazing, food and more. All events are free. For more information on locations and times of events, visit the Continental Divide Trail Days website. 

 

  • Pick It Up-Toss No Mas in Silver City is inviting the community on April 19th to their Earth Day Community Cleanup. All volunteers are to meet at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot at 9 a.m.

 

 

Youth Events

  • The New Earth Project will be talking about worms on April 15th. This event will take place at 4 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library and is open to children of all ages. 

 

  • The Silver City Public Library will be having “Storytime” on April 16th. They will have stories, songs and fun geared for ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 

 

  • Kiwanis Club of Silver City will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th with prizes, face painting, photos with the Easter bunny and more. The hunt will take place at Penny Park with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.

 

  • The Silver City Elks Lodge will host an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th at 11:00 a.m., offering entertainment for the entire family.

 

  • In Glenwood, the community Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood Park, featuring an abundance of eggs and fun prizes for all ages. 

 

  • Lordsburg will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th that will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Short Park and will include a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. This event is open to children of all ages.

 

 

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. 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 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.

 

  • Gila Regional Medical Center’s Beginning Years Program will be sponsoring free Family Matinees this Fall starting November 1st through January 31st. 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. 

 

  • 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints offers free family genealogy research assistance to the community. Every Tuesday from 1-3 pm and Wednesday from 4-8 pm. The Family Search Library is located in the Southwest corner of the Church Building at 3755 Swan St. in Silver City (Next to the Power Company Building). For more information or alternate hours please call Randy Roth at 575 263-1830.

 

 

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.

 

  • Kiwanis Club of Silver City 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. For more information, visit the Kiwanis Club of Silver City’s Facebook page. 

 

  • 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.

 

  • The Silver City Public Library offers “Baby time” every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Baby time is geared towards children 0 to 24 months old and provides stories, songs, rhymes and social time. 

 

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