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2019
April, 2019
  • Grant County Gardening Workshop  ::  Education

    Guest lecture from Dr. Stephanie Walker, NMSU Vegetable Specialist. Topics: • Vegetable Gardening • Small Plot/Container Gardening • Soil information   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559 or grantextension.nmsu.edu

  • Literacy Link-Leamos Workshop: Interview Skills  ::  Education

    Literacy Link - Leamos invites Grant County job seekers and students to attend three job skill building workshops. This workshop is free. Bring a copy of your current resume if you have one. It’s time to put your best foot ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • Kiwanis Celebrations for Students of the Mont  ::  Education

    Kiwanis invites you to join us to celebrate the students from our local schools! Lunch is optional for $10.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

  • Agriculture Listening Session  ::  Education

    Participate in a face-to-face conversation with state agricultural leaders. Ask questions, voice concerns and discuss the future of agriculture in New Mexico. Dr, Rolando A. Flores, Dean, College of Agricultural, consumer and Environmental Sciences, NMSU and Jeff Witte, New Mexico ...   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 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

  • Literacy Link-Leamos Workshop: How to Build a Resume  ::  Education

    Literacy Link - Leamos invites Grant County job seekers and students to attend three job skill building workshops. This workshop is free. Bring a copy of your current resume if you have one. It’s time to put your best foot ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • Short Takes on African History  ::  Education

    Michael Scherer, a student of world history, will share some stories from the long history of the people and lands of Africa. Monday, April 8 will be the first of three sessions. Subsequent sessions will be Monday, April 15 and ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • Grant County Gardening Workshop  ::  Education

    Guest lectures from Dr. Carol Sutherland Extension Entomologist & Dr. Leslie Beck Extension Weed Specialist. Topics: • Common Garden Insect Identification • Insect Control & Treatment • Common Garden Weed Identification • Weed Control & Treatment.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559 or grantextension.nmsu.edu

  • 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

  • "How to Hold an Effective Meeting": A One-Hour Lunchtime Training  ::  Education

    Management consultant and executive coach Sunny Yates Kellerman, will help you learn powerful preparation skills, techniques for getting everyone on the same page, and foster principles and practices that ensure breakthrough results from your meetings. Please RSVP.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  To register: 575-597-0035 or NRG@swchi.org

  • Short Takes on African History  ::  Education

    Michael Scherer, a student of world history, will share some stories from the long history of the people and lands of Africa. Monday, April 8 will be the first of three sessions. Subsequent sessions will be Monday, April 15 and ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 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

  • Literacy Link-Leamos Workshop:How to Apply Online  ::  Education

    Literacy Link - Leamos invites Grant County job seekers and students to attend three job skill building workshops. This workshop is free. Bring a copy of your current resume if you have one. It’s time to put your best foot ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • Permaculture Silver City  ::  Education

    Plant of the Month: Pecan - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Discussion Topic: Local sources of nuts for eating - pecan, walnut, almond, pinon, acorn, etc that we can grow & harvest locally. Field Trip: Gough Park ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • Short Takes on African History  ::  Education

    Michael Scherer, a student of world history, will share some stories from the long history of the people and lands of Africa. Monday, April 8 will be the first of three sessions. Subsequent sessions will be Monday, April 15 and ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 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

  • Tech Workshop: Microsoft PowerPoint   ::  Education

    Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint and templates.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-574-5101 or aes@wnmu.edu

  • Sustainable Ranching Panel  ::  Education

    Learn about ranching and the environment with practitioners right here in Grant County. Local ranchers and conservationists will discuss ranching and stewardship practices that sustain the land and the ranching livelihood that depends on it.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • Grant County Housing Expo  ::  Education

    The Expo will provide a “one-stop” opportunity for the public to learn about the many local resources and services available to help them find and purchase a new home or improve their current homes. Free.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  www.silvercityrealtors.org or 575-538-2665.

  • "Two Perspectives on Segregation and Discrimination in Grant County: Developing a Dynamic Cultural Diversity."  ::  Education

    Stephen Fox,  historian, and Arthur Martinez, Western New Mexico University emeritus professor of political science, will present a 30-minute slide lecture on the subject and then have a discussion with the audience.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

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