The New Mexico Governor will be having a “Cabinet in the Community” event that will give Grant County residents the opportunity to access benefits, meet cabinet officials and share your ideas.  July 17th State Expo:3 to 6:30 p.m. Town Hall-5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center

Play Sharity will be having a free backpack distribution filled with school supplies. July 18th Columbus-10 a.m. to 1 p.m.-Columbus Village Plaza Deming-3 to 6 p.m. Duck Downs Park Until supplies last

Pick It Up-Toss No Mas in Silver City is inviting the community to their July Community Cleanup. July 19th 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Meet at Grant County Community Foundation parking lot For more information, visit the Silver City Toss No Mas website

Lordsburg High School will be having a Family Engagement and Resource Fair with free school supply backpacks for all Hidalgo County students. July 19th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to any parent and guardian

The Luna County Health Council and Deming Public Schools will be having a Schedule Pick-Up and Health Fair with resources, vaccines and more.  July 25th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Red Mountain Middle School 

The Silver City Public Library will be having their end of the summer party with prizes, Smoky the Bear and more. July 25th 2 to 3 p.m. Penny Park

The Silver City Church of Christ will be having a community giveaway with free clothes, accessories for men, women and children and more.  July 26th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1920 Little Walnut Road

Cobre Consolidated Schools will be having a  “Summerfest” back to school event for children. There will be free backpacks, music, food, games and more. Saturday, July 26th 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Cobre High School For more information visit Cobre Consolidated Schools Facebook page

The Knights of Columbus Council 3388 will be having a Back to School event with free food, haircuts and giveaways. July 27th 2 to 6 p.m. 1301 North Swan Street in Silver City