The Federal Highway Administration will hold a public meeting regarding the improvements to New Mexico Route 35. January 17th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 91 Acklin Hill Road, Mimbres  Public is encouraged to attend

Multi-media artist Allison Hudson will be having an open reception and lecture on the work she creates.  January 18th Lecture-6:00 p.m. Reception-7:00 p.m. Light Hall Theatre on the WNMU campus Free and open to the public

The Foundation for Financial Education will be having a Social Security and Taxes Workshop for those with questions about debt, Social Security and retirement plans. January 19th 6:00 p.m. Birdwell’s Vintage Vibes  602 North Bullard Street in Silver City Free and open to the public

The City of Bayard will be having a public hearing to report on The Community Development Block Grant Program activities and to receive public input on future projects.  January 22nd 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bayard City Hall For more information, contact The City of Bayard

The Coordinator of the Youth Substance Abuse and Prevention Coalition Program in Grant County will be giving a presentation on substance abuse and what precautions are being made to address it.  January 23rd 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Western New Mexico Memorial Building Second Floor Open to all community members 

The Silver City Public Library will have an “Open Technology Lab” for those who have any type of technology question. January 24th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free and open to the public

There will be a public meeting to discuss creating a “Senior Village”, which is a community based, nonprofit organization to help maintain independence and quality of life.  January 25th 1:00 p.m. Starlight Theater-1915 North Gold Street For more information, call 575-956-6363

New Mexico State University will be having a 4-H Family Orientation to answer any questions members may have about the program. January 25th 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Baxter Civic Center 313 East 4th Street  For more information, call 575-542-9291

The Silver City Public Library will be having “Manga” day where you can sample some and learn how to draw it.  January 30th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 515 West College Avenue

The Grant County Extension Office will be having “Kitchen Creations” cooking classes to teach those with Diabetes how to prepare healthy meals. Wednesday Jan. 31st 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. HMS Community Health Center Kitchen For more information and to register, call 575-388-1559