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January 29, 2012 - February 04, 2012
January 29, 2012 - February 04, 2012
  • 09:30am  Faith Stories Event  ::  Spiritual

    January 27, 28, & 29.  Open to All.  A time of coming together and hearing real life stories of faith, led by Tom Riley.  Combined with Church service.   

    Contact  538-3404

  • 10:00am  "Putting the Co in Cooperate"  ::  Spiritual

    Consuelo Leal Hester will speak regarding the work of La Cooperativa de la Frontera, a trans-border cooperative to create independent livelihoods for women in Palomas and Columbus.  Coffe and conversation after the service.   

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

       

  • 02:00pm  Traditional Irish Music  ::  Arts & Music

    Randal Bays and Davey Mathias perform on the fiddle and fingerstyle guitar.  FREE and open to the public.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 03:00pm  V-Day Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Sign up for parts in the play, Until the Violence Stops: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer.  Discuss needs and opportunities for the April 12 to 14 event.    

  • 04:00pm  The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Sunday in January.    

    Contact  538-8722

  • 06:00pm  Fifth Sunday Singspiration  ::  Spiritual

    Free, public invited.   

    Contact  313-0797

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  SOUPER Tuesday  ::  Fundraiser

    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.   

    Contact  574-2724

  • 12:30pm  Rotary Peace Fellow: Zelie Pollon  ::  Education

    Rotary World Peace Fellow, Zelie Pollon, will speak on "The Healing Power of Testimony:  Voices from Survivors of the Khmer Rouge."  Free presentation by this award-winning independent journalist, focusing on social and humantiarian issues.   

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch & Learn  ::  Education

    Dr. Joseph Shepard, WNMU President, will present "The First 180 Days of Transforming the Future Together."  Bring a bag lunch and your enthusiasm!   

    Contact  538-6835

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  Silver City Climate Protection Advisory Committee  ::  Public Meetings

    Feasibility of Chino site for solar arrays will be discussed.   

    Contact  534-6346

  • 05:30pm  2012 Relay for Life Kick-Off Event  ::  Fundraiser

    The Grant County Relay for Life will be held this year on June 29 and 30 at the Silver High School football field.  Cancer survivors and their families are especially invited to participate.   

    Contact  388-3731

  • 07:30pm  Esther Jamison  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Contact  538-9911

  • 06:00pm  Community Assessment Focus Group: Cliff  ::  Health & Wellness

    Grant County Community Health Council wants to learn the health and wellness needs of Grant County Residents.  Reserve a spot:  388-1198.   

    Contact  388-1198

  • First Fridays Downtown: Year of the Dragon  ::  Social Events

    This eleventh day of Chinese New Year is dedicated to gathering and eating with family and friends at our wonderful downtown restaurants.   

    Contact  534-1700

  • 10:00am  Visitor Center Mural - Community Input Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The meeting is to solicit the community's ideas for the new Murray Ryan Visitors Center mural, whose them is "What Brings People to Silver City/Grant County?"   

    Contact  538-5560

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  BBQ Festival & Bake Sale  ::  Social Events

    Every First Friday.   

    Contact  534-0048

  • 04:00pm - 08:00pm  First Fridaze Salon  ::  Social Events

    The topic is art criticism.  Bring an art history book with an image to critique.  Music, fire, and libations; limited to 14 attendees.   

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Writing Workshop with Poet John "Survivor" Blake  ::  Arts & Music

        

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Dane Dexter on the Baby Grand  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 06:30pm - 08:30pm  Music at the Coffee House  ::  Arts & Music

    Amos Torres, back porch country soul singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs.   

  • 07:00pm  Audubon First Friday Program  ::  Public Meetings

    Tricia Hurley presents "Get Ready for Spring with Native Plants for Wildlife," which illustrates the importance of native plantings in enhancing habitat for our wild neighbors.  FREE and open to the public.  Light refreshments served after the program.   

  • 07:30pm  "The Ragbirds" Performance Event  ::  Arts & Music

    MRAC Performance Series presents this group and their world fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms, stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow.   

    Contact  538-2505

  • 07:30pm  Sean Costanza  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Contact  538-9911

  • 07:30am  Audubon Field Trip  ::  Social Events

    Carpool to Animas Valley & Lordsburg Sewage Ponds to check for wintering duck, grebes, and cranes.  Four-wheel drive recommended; bring drinks and lunch for full day trip.   

    Contact  388-4210

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  First Saturday Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Artwork, lamps, CDx/DVDx, books, tables, dishwasher, and lots more!  Clothes = $1/bag after 11:00 am.Note:  Lots of FREE clothes and other items available all day Friday.   

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Auditions: "Alice in Wonderland, Jr."  ::  Arts & Music

    Also February 5th.  Theatre Group New Mexico is casting its spring musical "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." for about 40 roles for children ages 6 to 18.  Bring a short song to sing!   

    Contact  313-2373

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Yarn Painting Chile Ristra Craft Class  ::  Education

    Craft class for children.  Call to pre-register:  538-5921.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 02:00pm  "Bird Illustrator"  ::  Arts & Music

    Staged play reading of the 7th of 15 plays in the New Mexico Ghost Play Cycle by Victoria Tester.  For mature audiences.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Celebration of the Creative Spirit!  ::  Arts & Music

    Authors in celebration of home-grown creativity, including local author Rick Stansberger, as well as Ron Hamm, John Rider, and Royce Grubic, will present short readings, book signings, and a drawing.  FREE and open to the public.   

    Contact  534-0451

  • 06:00pm - 10:00pm  SPAYghetti & NEUTERball Dinner Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Puppy Dog Ranch is hosting this All You Can Possibly Eat SPAYghetti and NEUTERball Dinner in honor of National Spay/Neuter Month.   

    Contact  313-7232

  • 07:00pm  African American Drumming & Dancing  ::  Arts & Music

    Demonstration by New World Drummers.   

  • 07:30pm  Sarah Petite  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Contact  538-9911

  • 08:00pm  Loose Blues Band  ::  Arts & Music

       

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