4th Annual Silver City Buddy Walk
2019-09-21 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | Gough Park
Southern New Mexico Down Syndrome Families and The Arc of New Mexico are presenting the 4th Annual Silver City Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 21st at Gough Park in Silver City starting with registration at 9:30 A.M. and the Walk at 12 Noon. There will be games, contests, prizes, musical entertainment, refreshments, resources, and Sunshine Ambassadors dance performances.

Grant County Extension Service "Guest Service Training"
2019-09-24 09:30 - 15:30 | Grant County Extension Office, 2610 North Silver Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Grant County Extension Service is providing free “Guest Service Training” for individuals looking for a career in customer service. The free training will be taking place from 9:30 A.M to 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 24th at the Grant County Extension Service Meeting Room located at 2610 North Silver Street. Participants will receive a $20 gift card. For more information, contact Judy O’Loughlin at 575-388-1559.

Rotary Club Presentation "Projects in Guatemala"
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Sunset Room, PO Box 1014, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
Peter Herzberg, immediate past president of the Silver City Rotary Club, will speak to Rotary on September 24, about a trip he made to Guatemala to help work on Rotary projects there. Rotary International projects in Guatemala include building potable water systems, health clinics and schools. Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings that are of interest to them. The Silver City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria in the WNMU Student Memorial Building at 1000 College Avenue. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but guests are asked to contribute $10 if they wish to join the Rotarians in eating a lunch with a hot entree, salad, and dessert. The lunch line opens at noon; the meeting begins at 12:15 p.m.; the presentation starts at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

Western Institute of Lifelong Learning-Free Lunch & Learn
2019-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is presenting a free “Lunch and Learn” session titled “Listful Thinking” with presenter Bill Baldwin on Wednesday, September 25th 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. at WNMU in the ABC room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky Streets, Silver City. For more information, call 575-538-6835.

Governor's Commission on Disability
2019-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
There will be three sessions for the Governor’s Commission on Disability on Monday September 30th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center, located at 3031 Highway 180 East in Silver City. The sessions will be on the topics of Service Animals, Physical Access, and Disability Awareness. Admission is free and open to the public.

Silver City Rotary Meeting Program
2019-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Student Cafeteria Sunset Room, 1000 W. College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
Karen Hymer, owner of the Light, Art, Space Gallery, will be the speaker at the October 1 Silver City Rotary Club meeting at 12 Noon. She will discuss why her gallery offers workshops and creative space for local artists, and ask for suggestions about other ways her gallery, which has been open a year now, can help benefit the Silver City area.Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings that are of interest to them. The Silver City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria in the WNMU Student Memorial Building at 1000 College Avenue.

WILL Lunch and Learn Presentation
2019-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is presenting a free “Lunch and Learn” session titled, “Where Do We Stand With Respect to the Health Security Plan, and What’s Next?” with presenters Dr. Neil Apple, Gayle Simmons, and Carolyn Smith on Wednesday, October 2nd 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. at WNMU in the ABC room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky Streets, Silver City. For more information, call 575-538-6835.

4th Annual Biennial Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-06 | Downtown Silver City
The 4th Biennial Southwest Festival of the Written Word October 4th through 6th. During the week leading up to the festival we will sponsor a printmaking workshop for poets at Power & Light Press; the WNMU Museum will be open for writers to muse upon, and write about, their world-renowned collection of Mimbres pottery; master sessions on Writing in a Woman’s Voice, and the Latino Boom! The gallery will also feature a celebration of the life of Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca, a preeminent scholar of Latin American literature who recently passed away. The past (Dr. Ortego), the present (Enrique’s Journey), and the future (writings by school children of the borderlands) will be featured together at the McCray.

Boston Hill 20th Anniversary Celebration
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | West End of Spring Street, Silver City, United States
The public is invited to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the acquisition of Boston Hill open recreation space on Saturday, October 5th beginning at 9:45 A.M. and concluding at 1:00 P.M. The festivities include an intermediate bike ride sponsored by the Silver Cycling Club, a hike led by Aldo Leopold School students, and at 11:30, music, snacks and remarks from Mayor Ken Ladner at the West end of Street. For more information, call 575-534-6349.

Aldo Leopold History of the Gila Presentation
2019-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Silver City Museum Annex, 302 W Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Museum is presenting a lecture titled, “Aldo Leopold and History of the Gila” on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00 to 12 Noon in the museum annex. Local historian, Stephen Fox and New Mexico Wild’s Simon Sotelo will relate the life and legacy of Aldo Leopold, founder of the Gila Wilderness. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Fire Prevention Week Station Tours in Silver City
2019-10-06 - 2019-10-12 | NM
The Silver City Fire Department is promoting Fire Prevention Week by inviting the community to tour their stations the week of October 6th. For more information and to schedule a fire station tour, call Deputy Chief Kyle Marshall at 575-956-3513.

Silver City Monday with the Mayor
2019-10-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Javalina Coffee House
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner, would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. This month’s “Monday Meeting With The Mayor” will be at Javalina Coffee House located in the heart of Historic Downtown Silver City, on the corner of Texas and Market Streets on Monday, October 7, 2019, from 8:00am to 11:00am. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner, and enjoy a soda or cup of coffee, compliments of the Mayor.

Interactive Arts & Military Roundtable
2019-10-08 | NM
New Mexico Arts and the Mimbres Region Arts Council will host an interactive round table discussion, on how the arts can be of service to veterans and military families on heath reintegration issues on Tuesday, October 8th starting at 9:00 A.M. at the New Deal Theater at Fort Bayard. Featured speakers include Lt. Governor Howie Morales and others. To RSVP visit mimbresarts.org or call 575-538-2505.

WILL Lunch & Learn Free Series
2019-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is presenting a FREE “Lunch and Learn” session titled “An Update on the Air Force Proposal to Conduct F-16 Training Over the Gila Region” with presenter retired Airforce Colonel, Susan Beck, on Wednesday, October 9th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. at WNMU in the ABC room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky Streets, Silver City. For more information, call 575-538-6835.

Free Lunch and Learn "Are We Alone in the Universe?"
2019-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is presenting a FREE “Lunch and Learn” session titled “Are We Alone in the Universe?” with presenter Gary Emerson, on Wednesday, October 16th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. at WNMU in the ABC room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky Streets, Silver City. For more information, call 575-538-6835.

Permaculture Silver City Meeting
2019-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Silver City Visitor’s Center, 201 N. Hudson Street, Silver City, United States
The is a Permaculture Silver City monthly meeting on Saturday, October 19th (3rd Saturday of every month) from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Silver City Visitor’s Center Conference Room located at 201 N. Hudson Street in Silver City. The discussion topic is “Grand Solar Minimum.”

Union Pacific "Big Boy #4014" Stop in Lordsburg
2019-10-19 15:00 - 20:00 | Lordsburg, United States
The Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 locomotive will be making a stop in Lordsburg at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday October 19th. Starting at 3:00 P.M., there will be a special ceremony with area officials, a reading of a proclamation, live music from Beth Cox and The Spirit of Hidalgo nonprofit organization will be receiving a Union Pacific Grant for the Gathering of Musicians & Poets events held in Hidalgo County. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this once in a lifetime engine as it makes its way along the Great Race Across the Southwest. For more information, visit the Discover Hidalgo 2019 page on Facebook.

WNMU Veteran's Resource Center Dedication Event
2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | WNMU PE Complex, College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
There will be a dedication of the new Western New Mexico University Veterans Resource Center on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at PE Building. The public is invited to come and show their support for Student Veterans. Burgers and Hotdogs will be served.

Grant County Community Foundation "Community Conservation" 2020 Census
2019-11-08 08:30 - 16:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Grant County Community Foundation, is hosting a Community Conversation about titled “I Count, So Do You” on Friday, November 8th at the Global Resource Center at WNMU on November 8th from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the WNMU Global Resource Center. This event is free to the public and will explore the importance of the 2020 Census. For more information visit grantcountycommunityfoundation.org.

Silver City Library Ukulele Workshop
2019-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Silver City Library, Silver City Library
The Silver City Public Library located at 515 West College Avenue is hosting two ukulele workshops with Aspen Black, on Friday, November 8th for adults at 3:00 P.M., and for children on Saturday, November 9th, at 11:00 A.M. The workshop is for beginners who haven’t played ukulele before and instruments provided. There is a limit of 30 participants for each workshop. Free tickets will be distributed starting half an hour before the program begins. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

American Association of University Women Presentation
2019-11-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 3845 N. Swan Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
There will be a presentation titled “The 19th Amendment and Diversity: What it Means for Us Today”, given by Marie Johnson, New Mexico AAUW State Diversity Chair, on Sunday, November 10th from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall located at 3845 N. Swan Street in Silver City. This is a free event sponsored by the Silver City/Southwest New mexico Branch of the American Association of University Women sharing information about the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

HMS Community Meeting Addressing Senior Services
2019-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | NM
Hidalgo Medical Services is inviting Grant County community members and friends to participate in a Community Meeting that will focus on the final report regarding a Grant County Collaborative Community Senior Services Plan. Come and be involved in the development of a plan that will address the needs of Grant County’s seniors on Monday, November 11th at 6:00 P.M. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center, located 3031 Highway 180 East in Silver City. This project was funded as a special initiative by Freeport McMoRan.

BeWell NM Insurance Enrollment Free Open House
2019-11-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Tom Blanchard Insurance, 301 N. Bullard Street, Silver City, NM, United States
Join Be Well NM and certified broker Tom Blanchard on Thursday, November 14th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a free open house that will answer your questions and get you enrolled. Open Enrollment ends December 15th, beat the deadline. For more information please call 833-To-Be-Well. or visit bewellnm.com.

"Congress on Your Corner" Event
2019-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 | The Patio Restaurant, 100 Cortez Avenue, Hurley, NM, United States
New Mexico Second Congressional District Representative Xochitl Torres Small is holding a “Congress on Your Corner” event on Saturday, November 16th from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. at The Patio Restaurant is located at 100 Cortez Avenue in Hurley. For more information, call 575-323-6384.

2nd Congressional District Town Hall Meeting in Deming
2019-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Andres Z. Silva Conference Center, 119 East Pine Street, Deming, NM, United States
New Mexico Second Congressional District Representative Xochitl Torres Small, is holding a Town Hall meeting on Sunday November 17th, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Andres Z. Silver Conference Center located at 119 East Pine Street in Deming. Caseworkers will also be standing by to help constituents with their Social Security, Medicare, VA claims and other claims. For more information, call 575-323-6384.

Silver City Museum "Volunteer Gathering"
2019-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Come and hang out with Silver City Museum volunteers and staff at a “Volunteer Gathering” on Monday, November 18th from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the museum located at 312 West Broadway in Silver City. Attendees will hear a state-of-the-museum address from our Director Bart Roselli, covering many topics in addition to hearing about new volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

GRMC "Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes" Educational Presentation
2019-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | GRMC Courtyard Cafe, 1313 32nd Street, Silver City, NM, United States
Gila Regional Medical Center is offering a free community education presentation titled, “Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes” on Wednesday, November 20th from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Gila Regional Medical Center Courtyard Café located at 1313 32nd Street in Silver City. Learn helpful tips from diabetes education and nutrition professionals. Call 575-956-2279 for additional information.

"Brainworthy: A Case Against Underage Drinking"
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | NM
A community panel and town hall discussion titled, “Brain Worthy: A Case Against Underage Drinking” will be held on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the WNMU Global Resource Center in Silver City. Refreshments will be provided in addition to a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. This event is presented by the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and funded by SAMHSA Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiative. For more information call 575-597-0025.

WNMU Academic Student Research Symposium and Career Fair
2019-12-04 09:00 - 13:30 | WNMU Intramural Gym
There is an Academic Student Research Symposium and Career Fair in the WNMU Intramural Gym on Wednesday, December 4th from 9:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. Students are encouraged present research projects in addition to exhibits of scholarship and teaching. There will also be the chance to learn about job opportunities in New Mexico and the nation at large. Apply now at wnmu.edu/symposium.

Aldo Leopold Charter School Internship Showcase
2019-12-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Ritch Hall, 410 West 10th Street, Silver City, NM, United States
The public is invited to Aldo Leopold Charter School’s Internship Showcase on Wednesday, December 4th from 4:30-6:00 pm. At the school located at 410 West 10th Street in Ritch Hall on the WNMU campus. Students will present about their internships with Youth Conservation Corps and with their mentors in the community. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 575-538-2547.
