Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events through Dec. 30

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Published: 01 January 2012 01 January 2012

ON GOING SHOWS

*In Guad We Trust a show of artists' interpretations of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blue Dome Gallery, www.bearmountainlodge.com  thru Jan 2
*New Mexico Connection on Exhibit (original prints and drawings by artists who lived or spent time in NM) at Cow Trail Art Studio thru Jan 31

A Few Weekend Highlights
 
TONIGHT 4-7 pm, Annual Silver City Victorian Christmas. SC Museum.
 
SATURDAY
*9 am-3 pm, Annual Christmas Cookie Sweet Sale. Silver City Women's Club
*11am-6pm, Holiday Wine Tasting. La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery, Royal John Mine Rd, Mimbres. Posole and homemade biscochitos in exchange for food donations to Mimbres Valley Food Bank. 505 259 9523; laesperanzavineyardandwinery.com
*2-4 pm. Santa at the Elks Lodge. 4051 NM 90S. 538 3081.
*7 pm StarDancers Winter Recital, WNMU Fine Arts Theater (see flyer attached)
 
SUNDAY
*2 pm. CHRISTMAS PUDDING.   First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan St
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
*4-7 pm, Annual Silver City Victorian Christmas. Silver City Museum. ‘Frontier Christmas' includes music, games and reenactors 538 5921; silvercitymuseum.org
*6 pm Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group. 3rd Thursdays. in the Board Room, Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 32nd Street,
*6:30 pm Copper Country Cruizers meeting, City Hall Annex (B of A bldg)
 *6:30 pm Vino and Vinyasa. Wine and Yoga at the winery. at La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery, Royal John Mine Road off Hwy. 61, Mimbres. (505) 259-9523 or (505) 238-6252.
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
*10:30 am. Grant County Newcomer's Club. Bear Mountain Lodge. Program"Christmas Cheer" with music by Ward Rudick. Lunch $12. Bring an unwrapped new toy and wrapping paper. 534-1738.
*10:30 am-1 pm Silver Stitchers, Aunt Judy's Attic
*1:30 - 2:30 pm, Hospice: How it Works. Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room. Understanding how Hospice works could help you make the best decisions for yourself or a loved one with a life- threatening illness. Facilitated by GRMC Hospice Caregivers: Margie Gray, RN, CHPN, Case Manager and Siri Khalsa, Volunteer Coordinator. Free. Questions welcomed. Refreshments served.   
*2 pm - 4 Card Divas, Aunt Judy's Attic
*5 pm - 7 pm Dane Dexter on the Piano, Isaac's (every Friday)
*Boris McCutcheon. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip. 3rd Saturdays; must be a member or member's guest. More info: 388-2010.
*8:30 am Prostate Cancer Support Group Holiday Breakfast.   Conference Room, GRMC
*9 am-3 pm,  Annual Christmas Cookie Sweet Sale. Silver City Women's Club, Silver Hgts Blvd. See's candy and homemade gift items
*9 am-4 pm Art Market. Silco Theater, 311 N  Bullard St, 534 9005
*10 am- 3 pm. Narrie Toole Art Exhibition. Mimbres La Paloma Real Estate, Mimbres.
*10am to 5 pm Local Handmade Art & Artisan Fair. a)sp.”A”©e Studio, 110 W. 7th Street,  538-3333.
*11:00 am.    K.I.S.S. Method Gourmet Cooking Class. “Bread Baking”: Whole Wheat Rolls, Jewish Rye, Scratch Croissants, Pita Bread, Baguette. Register online or call:  Shevek & Co., 602 N Bullard, Silver City. 534-9168.
*11am-6pm, Holiday Wine Tasting. La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery, Royal John Mine Rd, Mimbres. Posole and homemade biscochitos in exchange for food donations to Mimbres Valley Food Bank. 505 259 9523; laesperanzavineyardandwinery.com
*12-4 pm. Nizhoni Pottery/Romaine Begay Studio Sale. 3235 Little Walnut Rd. Contemporary pottery and other works by noted potter.
*2 pm. The Other Came Reading and Book Signing.   Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway. With Phil Dahl-Bredine.. 5385921.
*2-4 pm. Santa at the Elks Lodge. 4051 NM 90S. 538 3081.
*5-8 pm, CATS TV Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Celebration. Silco Theater, 311 N Bullard. Food. Drinks. Music. Public invited. Casual to semiformal attire. $5 sugg donation for non-members. Join at event.
*7 pm StarDancers Winter Recital, WNMU Fine Arts Theater
*Alma Zazz!  Diane's Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St.. 5388722.
*Boris McCutcheon.   Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos.
*Kas Nelson Trio. 8 pm. Isaac's, 200 N. Bullard St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
*9:30 to 11:30 am The Sunday Morning Cup. Yankie Creek Coffee House,  
*9:30 to 11:30 am Soft Sunday Breakfast and Music. , Vicki's Eatery, 315 W Texas St.     *10:30 am, Lessons and Carols. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 7 & Texas Sts.
*Noon, LGBTQ Brunch. Isaac's.
*Noon-3 pm Open Knitting Yada Yada Yarn
*2 pm. CHRISTMAS PUDDING.   First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan St. Song, poetry and stories celebrating the spiritual dimensions of the season. Stories, poems and tales by Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Frank McCourt, Emily Dickinson, Alfred Lord Tennyson; traditional carols and holiday songs. $5.
*3 pm Silver City Soccer Club Ben Altamirano Complex
*4 pm WNMU-SC International Film Society. Real West Cinema, Hwy. 180
 *4 pm Gentle Yoga. Class every Sunday. at Daily Practice Yoga Studio, 104 N. Texas Street
 *7 to 8:45 pm Insight Meditation.   Chairs & cushions provided. 510 Broken Arrow Drive, More info: 575-534-4231 or email wA2peace@gmail.com.
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
*11:30 am Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Class every Monday. at Daily Practice Yoga Studio, 104 N. Texas Street
 *6 pm Hurley City Council Meeting. 1st & 3rd Mondays. at the Hurley City Hall, 101 Cortez Ave., Hurley
*6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Chick with Sticks Yada Yada Yarn
*7 pm,  Open Mic Night. Buckhorn, Pinos Altos.
 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
*10 am - noon Spinning Tuesday The Common Thread, www.fiberartscollective.org (every Tuesday in December)
*11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SOUPER Tuesday. Every Tuesday. Fundraiser for Faith Community, planned senior living community for southwest New Mexico. Each week features a meat-based soup and a vegetarian soup, all homemade, with bread and beverage for $6. at First United Methodist Church, 300 W. College Ave., 574-2724.
*2 pm - 4 pm Card Queens, Aunt Judy's Attic
*6-8 pm Scott at the Parlor., Diane's Parlor
*7 pm Blue Christmas Service. All are welcome to attend this special Christmas for those who find Christmas to be a difficult time of year as a result of deep sadness or grief. Come as you are. at the Valley Community United Church of Christ, 19-A Racetrack Road, Arenas Valley. 538-9311.
*7 pm City Chicks. Presentation and book signing with author Patricia Freeman, all about keeping micro-flocks of chicks as garden helpers, bio-recyclers, and local food suppliers. at the Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard St., Silver City. 534-9005.
 
WEDNESDAY  DECEMBER 21 
*6:30 to 8:30 pm Family Coalition Support. Silver City Police representative speaks  at the Wellness Coalition, 409 N. Bullard St
*7 to 8:45 pm Insight Meditation.   Chairs & cushions provided. 510 Broken Arrow Drive, More info: 575-534-4231 or email wA2peace@gmail.com.
*Martyn Pearson, Saloon Spaghetti Night. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos. 538-9911.
 *7:30 pm Trivia Night, Isaac's
 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
*10 am - noon Knitting Thursday, The Common Thread, www.fiberartscollective.org (every Thursday in December)
*10:0 am-3 pm Decorative Painting, Aunt Judy's Attic
*6 - 8 pm Scrapbooking, Aunt Judy's Attic
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
*2 - 4 pm Card Divas, Aunt Judy's Attic
*5 - 7 pm Dane Dexter on the Baby Grand. . Isaac's, 200 N. Bullard St.  
* Bob Einweck. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos. 5389911.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
*5:30pm Christmas Eve Family Service., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 7 & Texas Sts.
*7 pm. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Messiah Lutheran Church, 2501 N. Swan St.
* 7- 9 pm Aramaic Prayer of Jesus., Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona St. Live music, no experience necessary. Suggested donation $10. All welcome.
*7pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. , First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan St.
*Bob Einweck. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos. 5389911.
*9:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service., Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity, 7th & Arizona Sts
*11pm Christ Mass. 10:45pm, Carols, , Service. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 7 & Texas Sts. 538 2015.
 
SUNDAY  DECEMBER 25
*9:00 am Christmas Day Worship Service Messiah Lutheran Church, 2501 N. Swan St   The *9:30 to 11:30 am Sunday Morning Cup. , Yankie Creek Coffee House, Yankie & Texas Sts.   
 9:30 to 11:30 am Soft Sunday Breakfast and Music. , Vicki's Eatery, 315 W Texas St.
*4 pm Gentle Yoga. Class every Sunday. Daily Practice Yoga Studio, 104 N. Texas Street,
*7 to 8:45 pm. Insight Meditation.510 Broken Arrow Drive, More info: 575-534-4231 or email wA2peace@gmail.com.
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
*11:30 am Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Daily Practice Yoga Studio, 104 N. Texas  
*6:30 - 8:30 pm Chicks with Sticks, Yada Yada Yarn
 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
*10 am - noon Spinning Tuesday, The Common Thread, www.fiberartscollective.org (every Tuesday in December)
*11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SOUPER Tuesday. Every Tuesday. Fundraiser for Faith Community, planned senior living community for southwest New Mexico. Each week features a meat-based soup and a vegetarian soup, all homemade, with bread and beverage for $6. at First United Methodist Church, 300 W. College Ave., 574-2724.
*2 pm - 4 pm Card Queens, Aunt Judy's Attic
*6 p.m Silver City Town Council. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Grant County Administration Building, 1400 E. Hwy. 180
*6:30 to 8:00 pm The Compassionate Friends Meeting. 4th Tuesdays. Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 7th & Texas Streets, More info:  313-7362.
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
*5:30 pm CATS Board Meeting. Monthly meeting, open to the public, last Wednesdays. at CATS Studio, 213 N. Bullard St., 534-0130.
* Saloon Spaghetti Night. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos. 538-9911.
 *7:30 pm Trivia Night, Isaac's
 
THURSDAY  DECEMBER 29
*10 am - noon Knitting Thursday, The Common Thread, www.fiberartscollective.org (every Thursday in December)
*10:0 am-3 pm Decorative Painting, Aunt Judy's Attic
*6 - 8 pm Scrapbooking, Aunt Judy's Attic
 
FRIDAY  DECEMBER 30
*2 - 4 pm Card Divas, Aunt Judy's Attic
*5 pm - 7 pm Dane Dexter on the Piano, Isaac's (every Friday)
 
CIVIC CLUBS
 
Silver City Lions Club, 6:30 pm. 2nd & 4th Wed., club building next to Dominos
Rainbow Girls Copper Rose Assembly, 7:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 313-5235
Kiwanis Club, every Tues at noon, Red Barn Steakhouse
Silver City Masonic Lodge, 7:30 pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11 Ridge Road
Silver City Rotary Club, every Tues at noon, McDonald Memorial Student Center WNMU
Silver City Elks, 1st & 3rd Wed, 7 pm 4051 Highway 90 S

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