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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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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