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10:00am "Loving David" :: Spiritual
In honor of Valentine's Day, Rev. Tyler Connoley presents a story of three people from the Bible who loved King David. Light refreshments following service.
Contact 538-0101
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
04:00pm Healing Al-Anon Group :: Health & Wellness
Every Sunday.
Contact 313-9400
05:30pm Lecture by Jennifer Cook :: Education
Presentation by Jennifer Cook, WNMU Alumna and owner of Adobe Springs Restaurant. Free. Refreshments after the lecture.
06:00pm A Taste of Nigeria :: Social Events
In honor of Black History Month, a traditional Nigerian meal will be prepared by WNMU alumni and native Nigerians.
06:00pm Learn to Square Dance! :: Arts & Music
Every Monday. Ages 10 and up.
Contact 574-2032
'Up with People' Culture Fair :: Arts & Music
All day event at WNMU, featuring dance demonstrations, food samples, music jam sessions (bring your instrument!), and information tables from more than 20 countries.
09:00am Grant County Commission Work Session :: Public Meetings
The work session is in preparation for the regular Thursday Grant County Board of Commissioners regular meeting. No action will be taken.
Contact 574-0006
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
12:00pm - 03:00pm Congressman Pearce's Office Meeting :: Public Meetings
Congressman Pearce's Field Representative will be in Silver City for anyone wanting to communicate with Congressman Pearce's office. Those wishing to discuss an issue with a Federal Agency should come prepared to sign a "privacy release."
Contact 534-9425
01:00pm Gila San Francisco Water Commission :: Public Meetings
06:30pm "Made in New Mexico Westerns" :: Education
Westerners International presentation by Jeff Berg, Las Cruces-based film historian and writer. Features scenes from long-forgotten films, as well as more recent clips. Reservations: 538-2888
Contact 538-2888
06:30pm - 09:00pm Fat Tuesday Celebration :: Arts & Music
Music by Bayou Seco, plus gumbo and more.
06:30pm - 10:30pm Mardi Gras New Moon Star Party :: Education
Silver City Astronomical Society and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument present this star gazing event at the Dwellings. Observations will be guided by Kathy Anderson, Randy Carr, and Gary Emerson.
Contact 536-9461
06:30pm RIP Mexicano-Chicano Studies? :: Political
Panel discussion regarding the elimination of Mexican American Studies and the banning of books by Chicano, African American, and Native writers by the Tucson Unified School District.
09:00am - 06:00pm Ash Wednesday Enchilada Dinner :: Social Events
Contact 313-6679
10:00am - 06:00pm Ash Wednesday Enchilada Dinner :: Social Events
Contact 538-5000
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch & Learn :: Education
Rev. Tyler Connoley, Joe Wells, Damie Nelson, Nancy Kailing, Dallas Rychener, and Jeff Goin present "Coming Out as an Ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People". Free.
Contact 538-6835
03:00pm SW Solid Waste Authority Meeting :: Public Meetings
Open to the public.
05:30pm Laura Krol Reception & Book Signing :: Education
WNMU Alumna Laura Krol's recent book, Deming, is the latest in the popular Images of America series.
06:00pm Dane Dexter :: Arts & Music
06:00pm - 08:00pm Mayoral & Town Council Election Forum :: Political
Silver City TEA Party Patriots will host a non-partisan public forum for Mayoral and Town Council candidates for election in March. The forum will be moderated, and each candidate will present opening remarks with questions from the audience encouraged.
07:00pm Progressive Voters Alliance :: Political
07:30pm Barb & Joe :: Arts & Music
Contact 538-9911
09:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Council of Governments Meeting :: Political
Congressman Steve Pearce's staff from both New Mexico and Washington offices will meet with local Council of Government officials to discuss priorities for the region.
03:30pm Fitness & Nutrition in the Community Meeting :: Health & Wellness
This FANC meeting is to discuss the group's goals for 2012.
Contact 538-8573, ext. 120
06:00pm Farhad :: Arts & Music
09:00am - 03:00pm Innovative Ways to Create a Local Food System :: Health & Wellness
A Food Project event from The Volunteer Center of Grant County.
Contact 388-2988
05:30pm - 08:00pm Food Project: The Project that became a Movement :: Health & Wellness
A Food Project event from The Volunteer Center of Grant County.
Contact 388-2988
06:00pm - 09:00pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
06:30pm - 08:30pm Music at the Coffee House :: Arts & Music
RETURN ENGAGEMENT: Dane Dexter and Edie Steed perform sophisticated and polished renditions of standards and surprises.
07:30pm Antje Duvekot Concert :: Arts & Music
MRAC Folk Series presents this top American singer-songwriter, whose whispery, sensual voice captures audiences.
Contact 538-2505
07:30pm The Stoke - Dance, Dance, Dance :: Arts & Music
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Up With People Concert :: Arts & Music
Be part of this world tour of 106 students from 21 countries, changing the world through music and service.
Expanding Your Horizons Conference :: Education
The Grant County American Association of University Women will be hosting the 20th annual Expanding Your Horizons conference, which is open to 5th – 8th grade girls in Grant, Catron, Luna and Hidalgo counties. Each girl will be ableto attend ...
Contact 388-2013 or 388-1217
09:30am Historic Fort Bayard Tour :: Tours
2nd & 4th Saturdays. See the 100 year old buildings and re-live some of the history of our important fort and hospital.
Contact 956-3294
10:00am - 04:00pm Dynamic Youth Programming :: Health & Wellness
A Food Project event from The Volunteer Center of Grant County.
Contact 388-2988
02:00pm Book Signing :: Education
Bonnie Buckley Maldonado presents and signs her book, It's Too Personal for Words.
Contact 538-5921
03:00pm Grant County Democratic Party Convention :: Political
Registration to elect 27 delegates to attend the state's pre-primary convention. Many statewide candidates will be speaking. Food provided. Precinct meetings to follow at 4 pm.
05:00pm Gospel Music Extravaganza :: Arts & Music
Musical groups celebrate Black History Month with music and a soul food dinner.
Contact 538-6611
06:00pm An Evening of Jazz :: Arts & Music
Brisket dinner followed by music by the Silver High School Jazz Ensemble, complete with dancing and silent auction. Carry out dinners also available at 4 pm.
Contact 388-1563
06:30pm The Roadrunners :: Arts & Music
07:00pm Dances of Universal Peace :: Spiritual
Circle dances, chanting, and live music celebrating the sacred which unites all beings.
Contact 534-1441
07:30pm Sarah Peacock :: Arts & Music
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Up With People Concert :: Arts & Music
Be part of this world tour of 106 students from 21 countries, changing the world through music and service.
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