The Silver High FFA Annual Hatch Chile Sale will be held August 19th through the 21st from 8 am to 6 pm at the lot across from Wal-Mart. FFA will be selling 40-pound bags of Sandia Hot and Big Jim Medium. All proceeds benefit the Silver High FFA and Agricultural Education Program. Call 313-9491
The American Cancer Society, Grant County Relay for Life will be hosting the Cancer Survivor Dinner on August 19th at 5:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Activity Hall. Cancer survivors who would like to attend this year’s dinner are invited to call 388-1773 for arrangements
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to hike Cliff Dweller Canyon Trail and view the Gila Cliff Dwellings at night on August 19th. This is a Ranger led hike under the light of a full moon. The trail is moderate and just over 1 mile round trip. Hikes will meet at the Monument Trail Head at [...]
The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society August Field Trip will be held August 20th beginning at 8 am at the Visitor’s Center Parking lot. This month, the field trip will be to collect fluorite, native silver and rose quartz. Visit rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
On August 21st, be entertained at the Roundup Lodge on Acklin Hill in Mimbres, beginning at 4 pm. Liz Mikols will present “Let Me Entertain You: three Madams of Silver City = Bessie, Lottie and Millie.” The presentation is free, but donations will be accepted and used for a new roof on the historic Wood [...]
Kathleen Tunney presents a Brown Bag Training for “Donor Development Basics – It’s About the People” on August 24th from noon to 1 pm in HMS Community Health Center’s Community Room. This workshop is free, but seating is limited, so register by calling 574-5473
Learn how to borrow e-books and downloadable audiobooks for free from the Silver City Public Library on August 25th from 10 am to noon. Learn how to access New Mexico Library To-Go. Arrive early to check the status of your library card. Call 538-3672
Rural families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free educational event in Reserve on August 31st from 11:30 to 1 pm at the Reserve Wellness Center. This free presentation will cover “The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” and “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” Call 575-647-3868 to register
The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society 2016 Gem & Mineral Show will be held September 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm, the 4th from 10 am to 5 pm, and the 5th from 10 am to 4 pm at WNMU’s Intramural Gym. Visit RollingStonesGMS.blogspot.com
On September 3rd, children will have the opportunity to make a Styrofoam printing from 10:30 to noon at the Silver City Museum during the Southwest Print Fiesta. Children are invited to join the fun to make a print to take home, frame, and hand in their rooms. Call 538-5921
