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Brown Bag Series: "History of Chihuahua Hill" :: Education
Three residents of the historic neighborhood of Chihuahua Hill, will present their personal histories of living on Chihuahua Hill. Ardene Rickman, Helen Jaurequi, and Librado Maldonado will discuss their experiences of living in one of Silver City’s oldest neighborhoods.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 583-5921
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Movie Maker Video Editing Class :: Education
Learn how to turn your digital photos into a video production.Classes FREE to members. Must RSVP: 534-0130.
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
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Introduction to DIY Passive Solar Design :: Education
FREE.Jean Eisenhower presents the basics of passive solar – solar gain, appropriate insulation, and thermal mass – and how to apply these concepts to ovens, water heaters, homes, and home retrofits.
Location Silver City Food Co-op Community Room
Contact 388-2343
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Coffee with the Rangers :: Education
Learn all about the City of Rocks, volcanic formations, animal life, and many other interesting topics.
Location City of Rocks State Park
Contact 536-2800
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Folded Flower Class :: Education
Make an origami flower from fabric. All materials provided.Pre-register at The Common Thread: 538-5733. Sponsored by the Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective.
Location The Common Thread
Contact 538-5733
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Food Co-op Forum: "Growing Greens All Winter" :: Education
FREE and open to all: Jan. 14 & 16.Silver City Food Co-op’s January Community Forum is a class on growing sprouts and micro-greens. Learn simple techniques to provide your own fresh greens all winter long!Light refreshments will be served.
Location Silver City Food Co-op Community Room
Contact 388-2343
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Lunch & Learn: "Too Old to Rock & Roll, Too Young to Die" :: Education
A "Beginner's Guide to Classical Music" will be hosted by James Smith and brought to you by Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL).FREE. Bring a sack lunch.
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
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Audacity Radio Editing Class :: Education
Todd Dennehy teaches you how to record and edit your own KOOT 88.1 FM radio show. Classes FREE to members. Must RSVP: 534-0130.
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
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Food Co-op Forum: "Growing Greens All Winter" :: Education
FREE and open to all: Jan. 14 & 16.Silver City Food Co-op’s January Community Forum is a class on growing sprouts and micro-greens. Learn simple techniques to provide your own fresh greens all winter long!Light refreshments will be served.
Location Silver City Food Co-op Community Room
Contact 388-2343
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"Seed Matters: We Reap What We Sow" :: Education
FREE.The Gila Native Plant Society hosts George Farmer's presentation in which you will learn why plant diversity is critical to human life.Refreshments will be served after the program.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
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Museum Book Club: "To Hell on a Fast Horse" :: Education
The Silver City Museum Book Club will begin the new year with a discussion of “To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West.”This is a wonderful way ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
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“Look at all those Stars! (If you Can)" :: Education
FREE and open to the public of all ages.The Silver City Astronomical Society presents Dr. Alex Woronow of the Black Range Observatory who will talk about the three major factors control the “better” viewing experience of the billions of stars in the ...
Location WNMU Student Memorial Center
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Lunch & Learn: "“Dynamics of a Catastrophe" :: Education
FREE. Hosted by the Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL).Julian Lee will be speaking on, “Dynamics of a Catastrophe: The Decker Wildfire of 1959.”Bring a sack lunch or just yourself.
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
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City of Rocks Star Party! :: Education
Silver City Astronomy Society member Matt Wilson does the monthly observations for the public with the scope and observatory at City of Rocks. Come observe the spectacular night skies, where darkness is darker and the stars are brighter at City of Rocks!Note: Viewing ...
Location City of Rocks State Park
Contact 536-2800
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Lunch & Learn: "Latino Families' Attitudes toward Education" :: Education
FREE. Hosted by the Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL).Professors Lydia Huerta, Margarita Wulftage and Alexandra Neves share their findings on "Latino Familis' Attitudes toward Education and Common Misconceptions."Bring a sack lunch.
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
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Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE.Join us in the second floor conference room for free consulting services to nonprofit organizations (or those considering becoming a nonprofit org).
Location The Center for Health Innovation
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
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Train-the-Trainer: Gila Conservation Discovery Trunks :: Education
FREE and open to the public.Learn about GCEC's "Watershed" and "Gila River Natural History" discovery trunks. The training will be presented by renowned naturalist and educator Tricia Hurley.Light refreshments will be served.
Location Aldo Leopold High School
Contact 505-819-9651
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City of Rocks Star Party! :: Education
Silver City Astronomy Society member Matt Wilson does the monthly observations for the public with the scope and observatory at City of Rocks. Come observe the spectacular night skies, where darkness is darker and the stars are brighter at City of Rocks!Note: Viewing ...
Location City of Rocks State Park
Contact 536-2800
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"Winter Planning for a Perfect Summer Yard" :: Education
FREE and open to all: Feb. 4 & 6.Learn to correct yard design errors for solar aspect, water harvesting, windbreaks, and more, as well as pruning and transplanting techniques.
Location Silver City Food Co-op Community Room
Contact 388-2343
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Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE.Join us in the second floor conference room for free consulting services to nonprofit organizations (or those considering becoming a nonprofit org).
Location The Center for Health Innovation
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
Upcoming Events
| Tue Nov 12 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Wed Nov 13 @ 4:00PM - 08:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Fri Nov 15 @10:00AM - 03:00PM Free Legal Consultations for Silver City and Surrounding Area Residents - Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center |
| Fri Nov 15 @ 7:00PM - Gila Native Plant Society Program: "Observations from the Field" - WNMU Harlan Hall |
| Sat Nov 16 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Free Mending of Clothes - Future Forge Maker Space |
| Tue Nov 19 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Wed Nov 20 @ 4:00PM - 08:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
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