In Brief The Grant County Board of Commissioners is seeking two nominees to serve on the Grant County Lodger’s Tax Committee. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest meeting the following criteria: Position 1: At-Large Member – Interested individuals must reside in the unincorporated area of Grant County. Position 2: Tourism Related Member – Interested individuals must be an owner/manager of a business in the unincorporated area of Grant County that primarily provides services or products to tourists. Submissions must be made by email to: rhernandez@grantcountynm or by mail to: Office of the Grant County Commissioners c/o Randy J. Hernandez, Executive Assistant 1400 Highway 180 E. Silver City, NM 88061 Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. June 19. For more information, call 575-574-0006 or visit: grantcountynm In Brief Pearce staff will be available for meetings June 18 For this month only, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce’s office hours in Silver City will be 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, instead of the second Tuesday of the month as usual. Pearce’s staff will be in the Silver City Chamber of Commerce, 3130 Highway 180 E. Suite C for questions from the public. Pearce, R-N.M., has full-time staffed offices in Las Cruces, Roswell, and Socorro. For more information, or to set up an appointment, call Pearce’s office at 1-855-4-PEARCE. In the Area Today Grant County Commission Special Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Grant County Administration Building, 1400 Highway 180 East. RE: Public Hearing prior to filing liens in relation to the Solid Waste Collection Fee. Meeting agenda can be found at grancountynm.org. Grant County Commission Work Session, immediately following the Special Meeting. Bayard Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Dig into Reading!” begins. The program, geared toward school-aged children, will run from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning today June 11 and running through July 18. Hands-on activities include adobe brick-making, planting, creating Terra cotta pots, doing fossil studies, and of course, reading! Sessions may be extended for special projects or guest speakers. While at the library, a parent or guardian must stay in the library with children aged nine or younger. For more information, call Jody Decker at 575-537-6244 or visit: bayardpubliclibrary.org. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N. Silver St. Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people. It also meets the needs of those with diminished balance or strength. First class: Free. Afterward, $2 per class. For more information, call Liz at 575-313-6833 or emikols@Q. Low Vision Support Group, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Gila Regional Medical Center Board Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Linda Velez, Independent Living Teacher for the Blind, guest speaker. The group provides information on how to live successfully with low vision or blindness. For more information, call 575-388-1108. Vespers service, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Texas and 7th Streets. A quiet reflective Service of Vespers in the Celtic tradition. Remembrance of modern “saints” of all faiths. Bring a little something if you can to share for a Potluck dinner following. Silver City Town Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Grant County Administration Building, 1400 Highway 180 E. Meeting agenda at townofsilvercity.org. The Silver City/Grant County Tea Party meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Red Barn restaurant. Doors open at 5 p.m. for those wishing a meal. Wednesday Curbside Consulting for Nonprofits, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, The Wellness Coalition’s Nonprofit Resource Center, 409 N. Bullard St. Free consulting services to nonprofit organizations or those considering becoming a nonprofit. Free. For more information, call Lisa Jimenez at 575-534-0665 ext. 232 or email [email protected]. Grant County Democratic Party meeting, 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, 3060 Highway 180 E. 5:30 p.m. potluck meal for those interested, followed by business meeting at 6:20 p.m. Bring a dish and a friend. For more information, call 575-654-6060.
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