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“The Evolutionary Aspects of Religion”

Feb18February 18, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street  – “The Evolutionary Aspects of Religion”

 Explaining religious beliefs as a product of natural processes and brain functioning is accepted methodology among evolutionary biologists, psychologists and anthropologists.  Beth Leuck will introduce some of these ideas as an intriguing way to study religion. Concepts such as cultural evolution, group selection, fitness, and memes will be explained and used to theorize about the success of different religions, with an emphasis on Christianity in its many forms.

  Beth Leuck is a retired biology professor who has always had an interest in evolutionary biology and animal behavior and the application of both to human behavior.  She has taught classes for undergraduate and graduate students and has given numerous talks to groups about the evolution of human behavior.

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“The History of the Silva Creek Botanical Garden”

VolunteersPlantingVolunteers planting grasses - Photo by Elroy Limmer
 Presentation by Betsy Kaido and Elroy Limmer, sponsored by the Gila Native Plant Society

For its evening program on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm, the Gila Native Plant Society has asked longtime GNPS members and garden volunteers Betsy Kaido and Elroy Limmer to give a presentation on “The History of the Silva Creek Botanical Garden.” The program will be presented live at Harlan Hall on the WNMU Campus in Room 111, as well as via Zoom for those who prefer to attend online. As always, the public is welcome. Anyone interested in joining in the Zoom presentation may request a link from gilanative@gmail.com .

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Tri-City police department blotters – Feb. 5 through Feb. 8, 2024

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Feb. 5

Domestic disturbance
Park Street
Female screaming and yelling on phone/children are also screaming and yelling/can hear a male also/phone disconnected. Officer advised (redacted) and children in unit/en route to a Fahey Street address.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Breaking and entering
Wagon Wheel Realty
Advised the home appears to be broken into.

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Grant County board receives supportive funding, seeks LRO applications

The Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program, a federal program administered by the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced that Grant County has been awarded $9104 to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food, and supportive services for the hungry and homeless and for those in economic crisis. 

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Feb. 5 through Feb. 8, 2024

Monday, Feb. 5

Domestic disturbance
Meadow Hawk Lane – Arenas Valley
Caller advised she received a call from her niece saying she was fighting with her boyfriend/he pulled out a razor on her. Caller went to pick her up and he won't let her come out. Caller is standing by outside. Caller called back advising her niece came out and she does not want to report anything.

Criminal trespass
Santa Rita Mine Road
Subject is on Chino property/LE will have to be escorted in and out on Groundhog Road.

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Feb. 5 through Feb. 8, 2024

Monday, Feb. 5

Unwanted subject
1040 E. Highway 180
A named female in her late 70s is arguing with caller and he wants her removed. Second caller advised the male was yelling at her saying he has a traumatic brain injury and just left the room/advised she doesn’t have a way to get her belongings back to the Drifter.

Harassment
Kimberly Drive
Caller is the caretaker of a named male and he just threatened caller/caller is running from the male around the car right now/last week he injured the caller. Officer requested ambulance for caller/no complaints/late 70s.

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Learn how to prune fruit trees at this hands-on workshop

Saturday, February 24, 2024 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Gough Park Orchard, corner of N. Main and E. 11th Streets. Free.  Learn how to prune fruit trees at this hands-on workshop with Master Gardener Kendra Milligan. After a quick clean-up of the orchard, YOU make the cut on 16 fruit trees! Suggested to bring water, gloves, garden tools, pruners, and sunscreen. Please park in the Pope Street Public Lot because of the Silver City Farmers' Market. Gough Park Orchard is located at the corner of N. Main and E. 11th Streets - right next to the Silver City Farmers' Market. Info: kendraclone@gmail.com

Pick It Up – Toss No Mas February Spread the Love Community Cleanup

Saturday, February 17th from 9 am – 12 pm at Grant County Community Foundation parking lot

Love is in the air, and so is the spirit of cleaning up our community! Join Silver City's Pick It Up–Toss No Mas for their Spread the Love Community Cleanup, Saturday, February 17th, 2024. This event isn't just about chocolates and flowers; it's about showing love for our community and our environment. Meet us at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, February 17th as we embark on a love-filled mission to beautify Silver City!

Volunteers should meet at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot located at 1106 N Pope St in Silver City, at 9 am on Saturday, February 17th. Grab your supplies, including trash bags, gloves, trash pickers, snacks, and free t-shirts for new volunteers.

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