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07:00am - 03:00pm Audubon Field Trip: Mangas Springs :: Social Events
We will head up to bird Mangas Springs, the Iron Bridge, and the Cliff/ Gila bridge. Many of our summer visitors should have arrived by this time and will be claiming territories and singing. We can expect a range of ...
Contact 388-4210
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08:30am Dos Manos Bike Ride for the Children :: Fundraiser
2013 Dos Manos Motorcycle Ride will fund school supplies and registrations for the children of Palomas, Chihuahua, across the border with Columbus, New Mexico. Particpant riders will start at Bataan Park, ride the beautiful loop and curve back to the ...
Contact 313-9059
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09:00am - 03:00pm Comcast Cares Day :: Social Events
FREE! Enjoy free Hot Dogs and Soda! Participate in the installation of the newest MRAC Youth Mural Project: "Agua es la Vida"!
Contact 538-2505
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09:00am - 04:00pm Home & Garden Expo :: Social Events
Featuring: Annual free seed share/vendors home & gardening supplies & advice/free gardening mini-workshops/music/lunch & desserts for sale/raffles with special prizes! Admission $3, kids under 12 FREE. Proceeds support your local farmers' market! To volunteer or for more information call Carolyn ...
Contact 388-2343
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09:00am - 11:00am Literacy Alive Writer's Publishing Workshop :: Education
Writer's Workshop: So You Want to Publish a Book? The workshop gives an overview of the book industry, the reality of what is happening currently, and options for self-publishing and working with publishers. Presented by LPD Press/Rio Grande Books founders of ...
Contact 534-1021
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09:30am - 11:30am Ft. Bayard Walking Tour :: Tours
Members of the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society lead a guided tour of old Fort Bayard and open the Fort Bayard Museum for visitors.Meet at the Ft. Bayard Museum in the Officer's Quarters which is located across from the Parade Ground.All ...
Contact (307) 640-3012
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10:00am - 04:00pm "Bark in the Park" Dog Walk & Dog Fiesta! :: Fundraiser
Hurley Animal Shelter hosts the Dog Walk and Dog Fiesta to benefit the building of a new animal shelter. The Fiesta includes Music, Games, Silent Auction Dog Adoption, Spay & Neuter Assistance, Doggie Parade and Costume Contest, King & Queen ...
Contact 537-3220
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10:00am - 02:00pm Bike Works Community Bike Ride :: Sports
Riding on roads and trails. Bring water, lunch, and a sense of exploration. Difficulty determined by the group.
Contact 399-1444
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10:00am - 11:00am Book Signing: "Circle of Secrets" :: Arts & Music
Kimberley Griffiths Little presents and signs her book, Circle of Secrets.
Contact 538-5921
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10:00am - 02:00pm National Drug Take Back Day :: Health & Wellness
National Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal of unused prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of prescription medications.
Contact 388-1198
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10:00am - 05:00pm Spring Festival of Photography & Crafts :: Arts & Music
The Festival is the season opening of the Grant County Art Guild and features some of the newest works of the Guild's photographers and crafters.
Contact 590-1587
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11:00am - 04:00pm "Pedalista" Bicycle Celebration :: Social Events
FREE! Families are invited to learn about bike safety, participate in games, and win prizes -- including some bicycles. Pedalista will also feature educational games, including The Paper Boy Challenge, the Rim Roll, a Mini-Bike Race, the Tube Toss, the Human ...
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11:00am - 01:00pm Children’s Spring Craft Day :: Kids' Activity
Children will be creating birdhouses, butterflies, and windsocks! All children ages 9 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or adult care-giver.
Contact 537-6244
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11:00am - 06:00pm Spring Art Sale at the Vineyard :: Arts & Music
There will be Artists from Gila, Silver City and the Mimbres showing work in a variety mediums. Ben will be serving up his famous vegetarian pizza. FREE and open to the public. For more information, go to www.mimbresartshow.com.
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02:00pm - 03:00pm Book Signing: "Autobiography of Billy the Kid" :: Arts & Music
Ralph Estes presents and signs his book: The Autobiography of Billy the Kid as Told to Ralph Estes.
Contact 538-5921
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06:00pm - 11:30pm Cowbelle Shindig! :: Arts & Music
Grant County Copper Cowbelles host this Dinner, Dance, and Silent Auction. Kick up your heels to the western music of the Yarborough Band! 6:30 pm - Brisket Dinner 7 to 9 pm - Silent Auction Dancing until 11:30 pm.
Contact 388-0992
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07:00pm "Some Changes over a Century in the Birdlife of Silver City" Presentation :: Education
The New Mexico Ornithological Society will present a lecture by Dale Zimmerman entitled “Some Changes over a century in the Birdlife of Silver City, New Mexico. Dr. Zimmerman’s presentation deals with some of the numerous changes that have occurred in Silver ...
Contact 590-4731
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07:30pm "Oliver!" - Broadway Musical :: Arts & Music
Local Musicians and Community Actors present the Tony Award Wining Broadway Musical, Oliver!
Contact 538-6609
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07:30pm Stephanie Fix :: Arts & Music
Singer/Songwriter from Austin.
Contact 538-9911
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