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February 12, 2017 - February 18, 2017
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February 14

  • 04:30pm  NOVA Science Film Series: The Pluto Files  ::  Education

    The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet. Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates this scientifically captivating member of the solar system, which elicits Americans’ fascination and passionate debate. Free and open to the public.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

February 15

  • $500 Scholarship Offered by Grant County Association of Educational Retirees  ::  Education

    The scholarship may be used to enter Summer School for the summer of 2017 or the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be available from the Senior Counselors of the local High Schools or by contacting a member ...   

    Contact  Alice Boyden 575-590-5120, Priscilla Mathena 575-388-1217 Vicki Smith 575-536-9453 or Don Trammell@ (575)538-5754.

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email NRG@swchi.org

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Virtual WNMU and YOU"  ::  Education

    Jennifer Coleman and Deborah Heller will talk about "Virtual WNMU and YOU: Cutting Edge Online Courses Offered through WNMU." Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just bring yourself!   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or info@will-learning.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: Family Cook Night  ::  Education

    We'll be putting the flame on the grill for this cook night! Together we'll prepare grilled corn salsa, fire roasted kabobs and banana boats for a flaming dessert.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-388-2988

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Digital Media Workshop: "Marketing Your Brand For Success Part 1"  ::  Education

    Registration to attend each workshop is $10 per person. The Small Business Development Center at Western New Mexico University is hosting series of four workshops for small businesses focused on digital media. The workshops are designed to educate area business ...   

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    Contact  For information or to register: 575-538-6164

February 16

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Workshop: Microsoft Word  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to use Microsoft Word to create documents, including how to use the templates and ribbon functions. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

February 17

  • Deadline for Registration for Directing Workshop  ::  Education

    The Silver City Community Theatre (SCCT) is offering a workshop on the basics of stage directing on Friday, March 3, 4-7 PM and Saturday, March 4, 2-5 PM. The fee is $60.00, and the class requires a minimum of five ...   

    Contact  Ted Presler 575-519-8375 or presrub@gmail.com or silvercitycommunitytheater.com

  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

February 18

  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  "Young Orchard" Pruning Workshop  ::  Education

    This orchard is an example of Grant County’s collaborative powers illustrated with the “Community Orchard” project, Silver City’s Office of Sustainabiliy, Gary Stailey’s JPO groups and many others! It was planted last year on Earth Day, and will be dedicated ...   

    Location  Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City  ::  Education

    Come join us and chat about regenerative practices. Skill share: Composting, with Doug Smith of Townside Farm. Plant of the Month: Pecan. Please share your knowledge, experiences, and enthusiasm about this amazing tree.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 06:00pm  Danny & Joe  ::  Education

    Latin and Jazz duo.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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