Southwest Archaeology will present a Hands-On Archaeology exploration event – Shoot, grind, chop and burn! On February 27th from 10 to noon at the Silver City Public Library for kids over 5 years old. Call 538-3672
American Service Dogs of Las Cruces is holding a Community Information Seminar in Silver City on February 27th from 10 to noon at New Beginnings/La Frontera, 2540 North Silver Street. Representatives will answer questions about their dogs trained in Autism Support, Allergy Support, PTSD Support, Wheelchair Assistance, Therapy, and Brace and Balance Dogs. Call 652-3217
The Grant County Extension Service will offer a Master Gardener Program Wednesdays from March 4th through the 17th from 6 to 9 pm. Topics will include soils, irrigation, botany, composting, vegetable growing, and more. The cost is $95 per person. Call 388-1559
The Mimbres Region Arts Council is pleased to present Victoria Chick as the final artist in their 2015 Artist Lecture Series. Victoria will speak on March 5th at 6:30 pm at WNMU Parotti Hall. This presentation is free and open to the public. Call 538-2505
The Silver City Masonic Lodge #8 Annual Indoor Chili Con Carne Cook-Off will be held March 7th. The application fee is $10 for contestants and $5 for judges. Plan to bring a good appetite to sample some of the best Chili Silver City has to offer. Call 538-3561
The Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society monthly meeting will be held March 7th at 7 pm in WNMU Harlan Hall. Mike Natharuis from the US Forest Service will describe the post fire recovery results from the Silver and Whitewater/Baldy Fires. Call 388-2386
Everyone is invited to join the community hike scheduled for March 8th from 1 to 2 pm on the Dragonfly Trail. Mr. Bob Schiowitz will give an interpretive talk regarding the petroglyphs near the trail. Call 538-8273
The Silver City Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting March 9th at Glad Tidings Church beginning at 10:30 am. Gerontologist Gigi Ellis will talk about aging over 50 years. The cost is $12 for lunch, and all singles are welcome. Call 537-3643
The Bridge Community will have their annual meeting and Early Sunday Supper on March 15th at 4 pm at the First United Methodist Church. Entertainment will be provided by the Gila Highlanders, and dinner will be followed by a project presentation
The Food Co-op’s March Community Forum is a class on the New Mexico Organic Farming Conference Round-up on March 10th and 12th from noon to 1 at 614 North Bullard Street. Community Forums are free and open to the public. Call 388-2343
