September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Silver City Public Library is celebrating with free library card replacements on Wednesday, September 28th between 9 am and 5:30 pm
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning Lunch and Learn will be held September 28th at noon in the WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room. This week, Andrea Warner and Jeff Goin introduce “Silver City Seva.” Seva is a Sanscrit word which means selfless service. Call 538-6835
The Concert Band of the Southwest will kick off it’s seventh season with the “First Concert of the Fall” on Wednesday, September 28th at the Cobre High School Auditorium. The concert begins at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30. Seating is open and free. Call 388-7874
The Southwest Festival of the Written Word presents its even-numbered year event, the 2016 Prologue Weekend, on September 29th through October 1st. For more information, visit swwordfiesta.org
Join Life Quest for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the dedication of Life Quest’s Peoples’ Park and MRAC Youth Mural “I Am Me” at Life Quest, 907 N Pope Street at 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 29th. Call 388-1976
For our Lordsburg listeners, the HMS Lordsburg Clinic will be holding a free flu vaccination drive-through clinic on October 1st from 9 am to noon. Please enter off E. DeMoss Street. Call (888) 271-3596 for more information
The Silver City Public Library announces Babytime, a special Storytime for babies up to 12 months old, beginning in October. Babytime will start on Wednesday, October 5th at 10:30 and recur every Wednesday after. Call 538-3672
Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free educational event in Silver City on October 5th at the Senior Center. The Basics of Alzheimer’s will be held from 11 am to noon, followed by Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s from 1 to 2 pm. Call 647-3868
The Garden Club invites everyone to the Blue Star Memorial Marker placing at the Bataan Memorial Park on October 6th at 10 am. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend and show their support. Call 534-0780
The Silver City Food Co-op and the Silco Theater are pleased to present “Defense of Food” in celebration of National Co-op Month. The free screenings will be October 6th at 4 and 7 pm in the Silco Theater. Call 388-2343
Notice is given that a special meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building on Thursday, October 6th beginning at 6 pm. The purpose of the meeting will be to screen applications. Call 956-2000
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet October 7th from 10:30 to 12:30 at Hidalgo Medical Center. Ask for the room number at the front desk. Call 388-4539
Support the Cowboys for Cancer Research on October 7th at the annual Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction to be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Doors open at 5:30, dinner is at 7 with a dance to follow until midnight. All proceeds benefit cancer research at NMSU and UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. Call 642-5693
Gary Morgan, Curator of Paleontology at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present “Late Cenozoic Vertebrate Fossils from the Gila Region of Southwestern New Mexico” on October 7th at 7 pm at WNMU’s Global Resource Center. Call 388-2386
Desert Springs Physical Therapy presents the Gila Monster Gran Fondue on October 8th in Silver City, hosted by the Tour of the Gila and Gila Regional Medical Center Foundation. Register online at www.tourofthegila.com or call 590-2612 for more information
The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is scheduled for October 10th at the Cross Point Assembly of God Church beginning at 10:30 am. Nancy Miller will lead the meeting in Halloween songs. Call 537-3643
The Boys and Girls State Banquet will be held Thursday, October 13th at the American Legion Post beginning at 6:30 pm. Bring out the family and enjoy the evening and great food. RSVP to 956-5153
The Silver City Friends of the Library will be celebrating National Friends of the Library Week October 16th through the 22nd. Call 538-3672 to learn more
Notice is given that the Regular Meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th in the Board Room of the Administration Building beginning at 6 pm. Call 956-2000
The Western Institute for Lifelong Learning Lunch and Learn will be held Wednesday, October 19th at noon in the WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room. This week Bill Wade will ask “The National Park Service is 100 Years Old – what Does That Mean?” Call 538-6835
WNMU Miller Library will host a Debate Watch Party for the third Presidential Debate on Wednesday, October 19th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in partnership with the American Democracy Project and WNMU MECHA. Refreshments will be served. Call 538-6055
The Rural Bookmobile West will be at the Living Harvest Bakery in Mimbres at 9:45, at the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:30 on October 20th. Call 505-841-5250
For our Deming listeners, there will be a free drive through flu vaccination clinic at the Mimbres Memorial Hospital, 900 West Ash Street, on Saturday, October 22nd from 9 am to 2 pm. Call 546-5800
Family Support Networks of Silver City and Deming are pleased to present their first annual Buddy Walk in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm in Gough Park. There will be activity tables, jumping balloons, refreshments, and prizes. Call the Arc of New Mexico at 1-800-358-6493
The Silver City Museum will present a Brown Bag program on October 22nd from noon to 1pm in the Museum Annex. Nancy Lewis will present “Chasing the Cure in New Mexico,” her book on tuberculosis and the quest for health. Call 538-5921
The Silver City Public Library will hold a National Novel Writing Month orientation on Tuesday October 25th from 5 to 5:45 pm. Anyone age 13 and older can register and aim to complete a 50,000 word novel by the end of November. Call 538-3672 or visit nanowrimo.org
The Cliff School’s staff will be holding their annual Fall Festival in the old Cliff School Gymnasium on Thursday, October 27th beginning at 6 pm. Events include bingo, a cakewalk, a basketball throw, the fishpond, and more. Food and beverages will be available. Call 535-2051
For our Deming listeners, there will be a free legal fair on Friday, October 28th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Luna County District Court. Attorneys will be on site to provide free consultations to the public. Call 505-814-5038
The 8th Annual Rope 4 Hope will be held October 29th and 30th at the Baird Arena in Cliff, with team roping on Saturday and barrel racing on Sunday. All proceeds are distributed to cancer patients in the tri-county area who have financial needs due to cancer treatments. Visit www.rope4hope.org
The Silver City Museum will host a Children’s Activity for Halloween on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 to noon. Go to the Museum in costume and do a surprise Halloween activity. Call 538-5921
The Silver City Public Library will host a Goosebumps event on Saturday, October 29th from noon to 1 pm. Celebrate R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series with games, fake blood, and DIY slime! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Call 538-3672
The Santa Clara Action Committee is sponsoring a Haunted House at the Santa Clara Armory on Saturday, October 29th from 6 to 9 pm. The Haunted House will be accompanied by a carnival of games for the little ones and a concession stand with Halloween favorites. Admission is $2. Call 537-2443
The 4th, 5th and 6th grade students from Central Elementary will be participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF during the annual Red Ribbon/Halloween parade on Monday, October 31st. During the parade, parade-goers will be able to make donations to any of the participating students as they walk in the parade. Call 537-4050, Ext 1521
The Silver City Public Library will hold a special Halloween Storytime on Monday, October 31st at 10:30 for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Dress up in your costume and join the library for a special Halloween story and craft. Call 538-3672
There will be a Trunk-or-Treat at the Gila Regional Medical Center main parking lot on Monday, October 31st from 4 to 6 pm with fun, music, candy and goodies. Bring your Goblin or Ghoul for a frightfully good time at Gila Regional this Halloween
Bring your trick-or-treaters to a safe and fun environment with local businesses for Trunk-or-Treat at the Plaza on Monday, October 31st from 5 to 7 pm at La Montano Medical Plaza, 1290 East 32nd Street Bypass. At the Trunk-or-Treat, enter the free drawing for a Thanksgiving Basket donated by Ambercare
For our Luna County listeners, there will be a Columbus Business Expo on Tuesday, November 1st from 10 am to 2 pm at the Community Center Annex, 500 Taft Street in Columbus. Join them for networking opportunities and to learn about local business services. Call 543-6643
The Deming Arts Council and Keep Luna County Beautiful will be hosting the annual “Recycle Show” for artists of all ages. Projects need to be made from 90% recycled items. The intake day is Tuesday, November 1st from 10 to 1. The award ceremony will be held November 6th from 1-3 pm. Call 546-3663
The Silver City Photography Club’s free November program will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 3845 North Swan Street, beginning at 7 pm. Judy Beard and Jim Collar will present “Photographing Moab in a Different Light.” All photographers and those interested in photography or travel are welcome. Call 860-670-4543
The students of Silver High School, Class of 2017, will host the inaugural community wide My School Color Run on November 5th at 9 am. The fee to register is $25 before October 21st. Sign up by visiting SilverMSCR.eventbrite.com, or call 956-2158 for more information
Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary in Arenas Valley is accepting donations of clean items in good condition for their upcoming yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 5th. Donations are tax deductible. Call 313-7232
The Grant County Community Concert Association is pleased to present George Bugatti in “Portraits of America” on Saturday, November 5th at 7 pm in the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Visit www.gcconcerts.org for tickets and information, or call 538-5862
