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SRAM Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race :: Social Events
The exciting 26th Annual Tour of the Gila class American stage race of bicyclists includes almost every level of racing athlete: men and women, all age groups, amateurs and professionals. For the first time, the race is sanctioned by UCI, ...
Contact www.tourofthegila.com
08:00am TOUR OF THE GILA: Gila Monster Road Race. :: Tours
Starts from 8 am, Gough Park. A grueling 105.7 mi point to point race w/ 9131 ft of climbing, 8252 ft of descent. Ends in Pinos Altos
10:00am - 05:00pm Annual Mothers’ Day Sale :: Public Meetings
New work, great deals, treats.
Contact Call 536 9935, katebrownpottery.com
10:00am - 05:00pm Malika Crozier at the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
Grant County Art Guild's featured artist for Sunday, May 6, is new member Malika Crozier. Malika works in ceramics and is kicking off the season at the Hearst Church Gallery in Pinos Altos with a wide variety of creative pieces.
Contact Call 575-574-2831
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
12:00pm San Vicente Creek Ecology Hike with Dave Menzie :: Tours
Ecology Hike with Dave Menzie along San Vicente Creek Trail. Meet at Visitor’s Center Parking lot at Northwest corner of Hudson and Broadway. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila ...
Contact 538-8078 or
04:00pm Healing Al-Anon Group :: Health & Wellness
Every Sunday.
Contact 313-9400
04:00pm - 06:00pm Open Mic hosted by The Oversouls :: Arts & Music
05:30pm - 06:30pm CATS Training: Movie Maker Video Editing :: Education
Movie Maker Video Editing with David Timmons, CATS Production Assistant (Open to the Public). Become a CATS/KOOT FM Member Yearly Membership Rates: Television is $50, Radio is $75, Both $110.
Contact For more information, call 575-534-0130
06:00pm Learn to Square Dance! :: Arts & Music
Every Monday. Ages 10 and up.
Contact 574-2032
07:00pm Open Mike :: Arts & Music
Open Mike.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN JUNE 5 PRIMARY :: Political
FIRST DAY EARLY VOTING AT GRANT CO CLERK‚S OFFICE
10:00am Historic Mining District Tour :: Tours
Bus tour to learn about the mining history in and around Bayard. Call for reservations.
Contact 537-3327
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 - 01:00pm Silver City Food Co-op’s May Community Forum :: Health & Wellness
The effects of GMO’s and Roundup on your soil, crops and healthMonica Rude, certified organic herb grower and owner of Desert Woman Botanicals presents the forum twice, Tuesday May 8th and Thursday, May 10th from 12:00-1:00pm. All community forums are ...
Contact 388-2343
12:00pm - 03:00pm US Rep Steve Pearce Mobile Office Hours :: Political
To discuss issues w/ federal agencies. Bring paperwork.
01:00pm Linda Velez Discusses Charles Bonnet Syndrome at Low Vision Support Group Meeting :: Public Meetings
Seeing Things?The Low Vision Support Group again welcomes New Mexico Commission for the Blind’s Independent Living Teacher, Linda Velez, on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. Velez will discuss Charles Bonnet Syndrome, a diseases suffered by people with drastic ...
Contact Call Pat Milligan at 575-388-1108
02:00pm Youth Mural Project - The Grant County Bottling Mural :: Arts & Music
Mural by students at Stout Elementary School with professional artists and WNMU students, incorporating the history of bottling in Grant County. Sponsored by Mimbres Region Arts Council.
03:00pm - 06:30pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Every Tuesday.
Contact Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729
04:00pm - 07:00pm FREEPORT-MCMORAN OPEN HOUSE :: Public Meetings
Featured topics: Proposed Cobre-Chino haulage road; Proposed resumption of mining at Cobre; Return to operations of Southwestern Railroad. Free and open to public.
Contact 575-912-5150
04:00pm Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education Emergency Meetng :: Public Meetings
Contact 956-2000
06:00pm Silver City Town Council :: Public Meetings
2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
06:00pm Silver City Town Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
The Town of Silver City Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, and Town budget presentation. The public is invited to attend.
Contact Call the Town Clerk at 534-6346
07:00pm - 09:00pm Scott at the Parlor :: Arts & Music
Every Tuesday.
Contact 538-8722
09:00am - 11:00am KRWG Coffee Break in Silver City :: Public Meetings
Join members of the KRWG Staff for the KRWG Coffee Break in Silver City, Wednesday, May 9th from 9 to 11am. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about public radio, television and online programming in the region.
12:00pm - 06:00pm Bayard City Council Budget Work Session :: Public Meetings
Contact 537-3327
12:00pm Brown Bag Lunch: Writing Effective PSA's (Public Service Announcements) :: Public Meetings
With Lori Ford, Director of CATS TV and KOOT 88.1 FM
Contact 575-534-0665
02:00pm - 06:00pm Silver City Historic Design Review Committee :: Public Meetings
On the agenda: Mural Permit Application for 809 N Bullard. Applicant: Diana Ingalls-Leyba for the WNMU mural class..
04:15pm - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting :: Public Meetings
Agenda includes Friends of the Library report; Library Foundation Report; Librarian Report; and Foundation membership. Followed at 5 pm by Library Foundation Board meeting. Agendas posted on library bulletin board 24 hrs prior.
Contact 538-3672.
04:30pm Silver City Food Coop Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
05:30pm GC Democratic Party Monthly Meeting :: Political
2nd Wednesdays. Potluck and social hour at 5:30 pm. Business meeting at 6:30 pm.
Contact 654-6060
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Monthly Potluck Dinner and Meeting :: Political
The Grant County Democratic Party will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9. A potluck meal begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 6:20 p.m. Bring a dish and bring a friend.
Contact Call 575-654-6060
07:30pm Trivia :: Arts & Music
10:00am WNMU Apartment Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony :: Public Meetings
Silver City, NM – Western New Mexico University will be celebrating the groundbreaking of a new residence life facility at its main campus on Thursday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to attend.
Contact Call Public Information Office at 575-538-6336
12:00pm - 01:00pm Silver City Food Co-op’s May Community Forum :: Health & Wellness
The effects of GMO’s and Roundup on your soil, crops and healthMonica Rude, certified organic herb grower and owner of Desert Woman Botanicals presents the forum twice, Tuesday May 8th and Thursday, May 10th from 12:00-1:00pm. All community forums are ...
Contact 388-2343
01:30pm WNMU Board of Regents Regular Meeting :: Public Meetings
Contact 538-6238
03:30pm - 05:30pm Mimbres Farmers’ Market :: Health & Wellness
THURSDAYS - 3:30-5:30PM - Solstice Celebration June 21
Contact Call Sonny Johnson 575-574-7674
05:30pm - 06:00pm Silver City Museum Board meeting :: Public Meetings
06:00pm Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd Thursdays. The monthly meeting includes potluck at 6:00 pm; then meeting, rock draw, and program at 6:45 pm.
Contact 535-1393
Pat Panther at Buckhorn Saloon :: Arts & Music
Roots, Blues - Bisbee.
05:30pm TAIZE Worship Service :: Spiritual
2nd Fridays. Sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer, silence, and prayers for healing. A non-denominational service, free and open to all.
Contact 538-2015
07:00pm HI LO SILVERS SPRING CONCERT CONCERT :: Arts & Music
Women's chorus directed by Valdeen Wooton, accompanied by Virginia Robertson on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass violin. Old favorites and songs from Broadway and film. No charge.
Contact Call 388-8771
07:00pm R. Carlos Nakai Flute Performance :: Arts & Music
R. Carlos Nakai will present two solo performances at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, 2012. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Seedboat Gallery - info@seedboatgallery.com.
Contact 575-534-1136
Scott Helmer at Buckhorn Saloon :: Arts & Music
Pop - Rock Phoenix
08:00am New Mexico Battle of the Books :: Public Meetings
8:00 – 8:45 Registration in Office. Pick up packets 9:00 – 9:45 Round 1 9:50 – 10:25 Round 2 10:30 – 10:45 Snack – Students receive snack tickets after Round 2 10:50 – 11:25 Round 3 ...
Contact Call 505-956-2000
08:30am - 12:00pm Opening Day! Silver City Farmer's Market :: Public Meetings
Contact Contact:
08:30am - 02:00pm Silver City Art Market :: Arts & Music
Every Saturday. Local handmade arts and crafts.
Contact 313-6468
08:45am Boston Hill Walk and Talk with Joseph Gendron :: Tours
History of Boston Hill with Joseph Gendron. Meet at Spring Street trailhead parking lot, then carpool to Market Street trailhead. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila Resources Information Project. ...
Contact Call 538-8078 or
09:00am - 12:00pm Annual Tyrone Yard Sales :: Fundraiser
30 to 40 homes selling their treasures, food, etc. Book Sales and Bake Sales (to support the refurbishment of the Tyrone Playground) at .
09:00am - 12:00pm Dog and Cat Shot Clinic :: Health & Wellness
High Desert Humane Society. Bring proof of previous vaccinations.
Contact 538-9261
09:00am - 02:00pm Friends of the Library Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Members may purchase books starting at 9:00 am; non-members at 10:00 am.
09:00am HURLEY COPPER COUNTRY FESTIVAL :: Health & Wellness
A full day of family fun. Health Fair, too. Sponsored by Hurley Pride.
Contact 537-2124
09:30am Historic Fort Bayard Tour :: Tours
Each Saturday in May. See the 100 year old buildings and re-live some of the history of our important fort and hospital. This Saturday's focus: Fort Bayard's Nurses and Doctors.
Contact 388-4477
09:30am Republican Federated Women meeting :: Public Meetings
All Republican women invited. Meet the candidates for the June primary.
10:00am Hurley Pride's 7th Annual Festival and Car Show :: Social Events
The Hurley Pride's 7th Annual Festival and Car Show is coming up on May 12. The event will be held in Hurley Park starting at 10:00 am. Fireworks display at dark (weather and fire conditions permitting). Applications for both vendors ...
Contact http://www.hurleynm.com
10:00am - 05:00pm Mother's Day Puppy Dog Adoptathon :: Social Events
Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary will open its doors for a 7-hour Mother's Day Adoption event.
Contact Call Laurie West 575-313-7232
10:00am - 02:00pm Needle Felted Purse :: Arts & Music
Instructor: Shannon Curry. $40 includes materials.
Contact 388-8973
12:00pm - 10:00pm Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern Grand Opening :: Arts & Music
Bands lined up include Melanie Zipin and Jeff LeBlanc, Amos Torres, Brandon Perrault, The Oversouls, and Rhythm Mystic. Free tastes from the kitchen and appetizer specials.
Contact 575-536-9649
02:00pm Occupy Silver General Assembly :: Arts & Music
02:00pm - 05:00pm Youth Scavenger Hunt :: Social Events
Youths, ages 12 to 18 years old, and in teams of three or four, have a chance to win iPods and other prizes at a Scavenger Hunt.
Contact Call Brendon Sorrelgreen at 534-0665
06:30pm An Evening of Traditional Mexican Dancing :: Arts & Music
Members of Ballet Folklorico Alegria perform dances from all over Mexico. Free to the public; Donations welcome to benefit the new Gila Valley Library building!
Contact
07:00pm R. Carlos Nakai Flute Performance :: Arts & Music
R. Carlos Nakai will present two solo performances at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, 2012. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Seedboat Gallery - info@seedboatgallery.com.
Contact 575-534-1136
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