The Silver City Public Library will host a special presentation about the history and inner workings of the New Mexico Legislature on Tuesday, January 17th at 4 pm. Dede Feldmen, former New Mexico Senator, will be the presenter. The event is free and open to the public. Call 538-3672
The Volunteer Center Common Wednesdays’ theme of the month for January is Seeds. On January 18th, join family cook night from 4 to 6 pm as they prepare and eat a “seed buffet” featuring grains, beans, sprouts and chia cacao pudding for dessert. Call 388-2988
The Silver City Public Library will host a workshop entitled “Addiction and Aspiration” on Tuesday, January 24th at 2 pm. Participants will practice differentiating between self-centered addictive cravings and all kinds of true unselfish aspirations of the heart. This event is free and open to the public. Call 538-3672
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning kicks of the spring season with “Demographic Growth and Political Power: The Latino Reality in the United States” on Wednesday, January 25th at noon in the Global Resource Center ABC Room. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. Call 538-6835
The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter is offering a free course titled the “Savvy Caregiver Program” in Silver City each Saturday from January 28th through March 18th from 9 to 11 am at the Church of Christ, 1920 Little Walnut Road. Call 505-358-1590 to register, or for more information
The Western Institute for Lifelong Learning Lunch and Learn will be held Wednesday, February 1st at noon in the Global Resource Center ABC Room. Brian Dolton will present “Hot Cross Buns and Spotted Dick: Why English Food Isn’t One of the World’s Great Cuisines.” Call 538-6835
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesdays’ theme of the month for February is Fire. On February 1st from 4 to 6 pm watched “Cooked” a Documentary series that explores food through the lenses of the four natural elements. In the “Fire” episode, Pollan will discuss the cross-cultural tradition of barbecue. Call 388-2988
The Silver City Photo Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 1st at 7 pm in the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House. Portrait photographer Joe Butts will talk about determining a face to create the most flattering portrait. All photographers and those interested in photography are welcome. Call 860-670-4543
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United State entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten-part film series on Thursdays from February 2nd through April 6th. Films will be shown at 7 pm at the Santa Clara National Guard Armory. February 2nd will be “World War [...]
The Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, February 3rd at 7 pm in WNMU’s Harlan Hall. Guest speaker Jarrod Swackhamer will share his adventures as he embarked on a “Grant County Big Year” of birding. Call 388-2386
