Organizer: T.J. Barron
Location: Southwest New Mexico,Silver City and Surrounding Area,NM,88061
Children’s Author T.J. Barron has created the “Barron Prize for Young Heroes” which honors you people ages 8 to 18 who have planned and carried out extraordinary service activities to benefit their communities and or the environment. Winners receive 25 hundred dollars to be applied to their higher education or their service project. The 2010 deadline for nominations is April 30th. Entry packets can be found at barronprize.org. For information call 1-845-621-2005.
Roadblocks and Saturation Patrols
From 2010-03-01 All Day until 2010-03-31 All Day
Organizer: The Grant County Sheriff's Department
Location: The Grant County Sheriff's Department,Silver City,NM,88061
The Grant County Sheriff’s Department will conduct Roadblocks and Saturation Patrols during the month of March. During this month officers will be looking for persons driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. For more information call 575-574-0111.
Free Homework and Resume Writing Help
From 2010-03-02 4:00 PM until 2010-03-31 All Day
Organizer: The Public Library
Location: 515 West College Avenue,Silver City,NM,88061
The Public Library is offering Free Help with Homework, Resume Writing and more beginning March 2nd at the Library located 515 West College Avenue in Silver City. Stop by the Library at 4pm for a special launch party and learn about tutor.com, a free online tutoring, academic and career resource this is available for everyone. For more information call 538-3672.
Town of Silver City Silver Street ARRA Paving Project
From 2010-03-08 8:00 AM until 2010-03-12 5:00 PM
Organizer: Town of Silver City
Location: Intersection of 32nd and Silver Street,Silver City,NM,88061
Town of Silver City Silver Street ARRA Paving Project will begin March 8th and continue through March 12th at the intersection of 32nd and Silver Street. This area will be closed to traffic. Advanced signage will be made available to alert motorists of street closure. Motorists are encouraged to find alternative routes through neighboring streets. For more information call 388-4640.
Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel
From 2010-03-10 8:00 AM until 2010-03-23 5:00 PM
Organizer: The Southwestern Region of the Forest Service
Location: Southwestern New Mexico Region,Silver City and Surrounding Area,NM,88061
The Southwestern Region of the Forest Service is seeking applicants for the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel. This 12 to 15 members panel will evaluate proposals for federal grant funding to conduct restoration treatments on public lands and utilize small diameter trees. Panel applications are due March 23rd. For more filing and more information call 1-505-842-3425.
The Deming Luna County Humane Society's Meow Luau
From 2010-03-13 6:00 PM until 2010-03-13 12:00 AM
Organizer: The Deming Luna County Humane Society
Location: The Special Events Center located on Pine Street,Deming,NM,88030
The Deming Luna County Humane Society’s Meow Luau will be held March 13th, from 6 to 12pm, at the Special Events Center located on Pine Street; you may win 10 thousand dollars. Each 125 dollar tickets admits 2 adults and proceeds benefit the Deming Animal Shelter. For more information call 575-546-2024.
Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
From 2010-03-13 1:00 PM until 2010-03-13 3:00 PM
Organizer: The Silver City Astronomical Society
Location: Silver City Town Hall Annex located 1203 North Hudson next to Bank of America, upstairs,Silver City,NM,88061
The Silver City Astronomical Society will be having their next meeting March 13th, at 1pm, at the Silver City Town Hall Annex located 1203 North Hudson next to Bank of America, upstairs. For more information call 388-1434.
The Silver City Aglow Lighthouse Meeting
From 2010-03-13 9:30 AM until 2010-03-13 12:00 PM
Organizer: Silver City Aglow
Location: The SIlver City Woman's Club,Silver City,NM,88061
The Silver City Aglow Lighthouse will hold their monthly celebration March 13th, beginning at 9:30 am, at the Silver City Woman’s Club. All women are invited and welcome. For more information call 534-0171.
Deming Amateur Radio Club Meeting
From 2010-03-13 10:00 AM until 2010-03-13 12:00 PM
Organizer: The Deming Senior Center
Location: The Deming Senior Center 800 South Granite Street,Deming,NM,88030
The Deming Amateur Radio Club will meet March 13th, at 10 am, at the Deming Senior Center. New members and guests are welcome to attend. For more information call 575-546-8823.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
From 2010-03-13 9:00 AM until 2010-03-13 12:00 PM
Organizer: The High Desert Humane Society
Location: 3050 South Cougar Way,Silver City,NM,88061
There will be a rabies vaccination clinic March 13th, from 9 to noon, at the High Desert Humane Society Animal Shelter at 3050 South Cougar Way. Other vaccinations will also be available. No appointment is necessary. Please have all dogs on a leash or in a carrier and all cats in a carrier. For more information call 538-9261.
Girl Scouts of America Recruitment Drive
From 2010-03-13 1:00 PM until 2010-03-13 3:00 PM
Organizer: The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
Location: The Tyrone Mercantile,Tyrone,NM,88065
The Tyrone Mercantile will partner with the "Girl Scouts of U.S.A." this weekend for a recruitment drive on March 13th, from 1 to 3pm at the Tyrone Mercantile. Come celebrate the Girl Scouts Birthday. Membership Manager, Annette Toney, will meet with prospective members and do crafts from 1pm to 3pm. Bring the
kids and have a fun day. Free. For more information call 538-2481.
A.A.R.P Grant County Chapter 1496 Meeting
From 2010-03-15 12:30 PM until 2010-03-15 2:00 PM
Organizer: A.A.R.P
Location: The Silver City Senior Center located on Victoria Street,Silver City,NM,88061
The A.A.R.P Grant County Chapter 31496 will meet March 15, at 12:30 pm, at the Silver Senior Center located 205 West Victoria. Information about the Cancer Navigator Program will be presented. For more information call 538-2367.
Filing Date for June Primary Election
From 2010-03-16 9:00 AM until 2010-03-16 5:00 PM
Organizer: The Grant County Clerk's Office
Location: 1400 Highway 180 East,Silver City,NM,88061
The Grant County Clerk’s Office has announced that the filing date for the June Primary will take place March 16th , from 9 to 5pm, at their office located 1400 Highway 180 East. Anyone wishing to become a candidate may pick up a candidate guide packet from the office of the Grant County Clerk, or by downloading the guide at the New Mexico Secretary of State Website sos.state.nm.us. Commission Districts 1 and 2, Sheriff, Probate Judge, Assessor and both Magistrate Judge positions 1 and 2 will be up for election in 2010. For more information call 575-574-0042.
Border Area Mental Health Services
From 2010-03-16 8:00 AM until 2010-03-16 5:00 PM
Organizer: Border Area Mental Health Services
Location: Hudson Street Plaza,Silver City,NM,88061
Border Area Mental Health Services will again be offering services and programs back at its Hudson Street Plaza location beginning March 16th.Clients desiring to confirm appointments with social workers, clinicians or psychiatric services at the Hudson Street facility can call 575-388-4412.
ST PATTYS DAY MARCH 17TH
From 2010-03-17 6:00 PM until 2010-03-17 8:00 PM
Organizer: DIANES RESTAURANT AND UNDER THE KILT
Location: BULLARD ST,SILVER CITY,NM,88061
REAL IRISH MUSIC, SINGALONG AND DANCIN FOR ST PATTYS DAY WITH UNDER THE KILT IRISH BAND. WEAR YOUR KILT IF YOU HAVE ONE AND/OR YOUR GREEN.A GREAT TIME AND GIVEAWAYS TO SHOW YOUR IRISH PRIDE!
A FEW WEE STORIES AND GREAT NIGHT FOR ST PATRICKS DAY MARCH 17TH.
“Curves 12th Annual Food Drive”
From 2010-03-19 8:00 AM until 2010-03-19 4:00 PM
Organizer: Curves of Silver City
Location: Curves of Silver City,Silver City,NM,88061
The “Curves 12th Annual Food Drive” will be held through the month of March. Curves will be collecting non-perishable groceries from the community and through March 19th will waive the service fee for any new member that donates a bag of groceries. All food collected will be donated to local food pantries. For more information call 534-0646.
Regular Meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District
From 2010-03-19 4:00 PM until 2010-03-19 6:00 PM
Organizer: Grant Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Location: U-Bar Ranch Headquarters,Gila,NM,88038
The Regular Meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held March 19th, at 4pm, immediately following the joint meeting with the Upper Gila Valley Watershed Board at the U-Bar Ranch Headquarters in Gila New Mexico. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 575-388-1416
Church of Christ Fundraiser
From 2010-03-20 10:00 AM until 2010-03-20 4:00 PM
Organizer: Tyrone Mercantile
Location: The Tyrone Mercantile,Tyrone,NM,88065
The “Church of Christ Youth Group” is having a Craft Show as a fund raiser March 20th, from 10 to 4pm, at the Tyrone Mercantile. Proceeds will benefit the Church of Christ Youth Group. For more information call 575-534-3911.
55 Alive Defensive Driving Class
From 2010-03-26 1:00 PM until 2010-03-26 5:00 PM
Organizer: The Deming Senior Center
Location: The Deming Senior Center 800 South Granite Street,Deming,NM,88030
There will be a 55 Alive Defensive Driving Class March 26th, from 1 to 5pm, at the Deming Senior Center located 800 South Granite. To enroll and for more information call 543-8915.
The Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment of the Marine Corps League Meeting
From 2010-04-01 7:00 PM until 2010-04-01 9:00 PM
Organizer: The Marine Corps League
Location: VFW Arenas Valley,Arenas Valley,NM,88022
The Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at the VFW in Arenas Valley at 1900 hours. This is an opportunity for Marines to help their fellow Marines and take part in the camaraderie that is known only to the Marine Corps. For more information call 575-538-4165
