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May 13, 2012 - May 19, 2012
May 13, 2012 - May 19, 2012
  • 07:30am  Boston Hill Bird Walk with David Beatty  ::  Tours

    Boston Hill Bird Walk with David Beatty. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila Resources Information Project. Free, but by reservation only.   

    Contact  Call Terry at 534-0457 for reservation or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:30am  PSA Ft Bayard Parade Ground Ribbon Cutting  ::  Public Meetings

    We invite you to join us for the Ribbon Cutting at the new Ft. Bayard Parade Ground Pathways.   

  • 10:00am - 06:00pm  Sharman Russell presents "The Scripture of Snail and Fern"  ::  Public Meetings

    Presents Sharman Russell, author and professor of humanities at WNMU and Antioch University. The title of Prof. Russell's talk is "The Scripture of Snail and Fern." There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service. Public invited.   

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  Ft. Bayard Parade Ground Pathways Ribbon Cutting Reception  ::  Public Meetings

    We invite you to join us for the reception for Andrea Jaquez and Neta Pope, authors of “The Fort Bayard Story: 1866-1899” which won this year's Gaspar Perez de Villagra Award, given by the Historical Society of New Mexico. Public ...   

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

       

  • 01:00pm  "Standing Women" Celebration  ::  Social Events

    On Mother's Day, women around the world ring their bells at 1:00 pm, local time, and stand in silence for 5 minutes to consider what they can do to bring about a safe world for children and the 7 generations beyond.  ...   

    Contact  (575) 539-2868

  • 01:00pm  Silver City Astronomical Society, Dark Nebulae  ::  Public Meetings

    Program of Silver City Astronomical Society.   Presented by guest astronomer and author Steve Coe, discussing what makes a Dark Nebulae "dark," how they were formed, of what they're 'made,' including photographic examples. Free to the public; families with children ...   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 03:00pm - 06:00pm  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

  • 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

       

  • 11:00am  SC-GC Widowed Persons Service monthly meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Silver City/Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 14. Elsie Roman will talk about the Mimbres Valley history. Cost for lunch is $10. For information call 575-538-9344   

    Contact  575-388-1584

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  CATS Training: "Devils in the Details"  ::  Education

    “Devil’s in the Details” with Kendra Milligan, CATS Board President (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

  • 05:30pm  FREE Public Service Announcement Media Production Classes  ::  Public Meetings

    CATS TV offering several PSA Media Production Classes FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!You may take the class as many times as you’d like until you feel comfortable doing your own production.   

    Contact  Call CATS at 575-534-0130 for reservations

  • 06:00pm  Learn to Square Dance!  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Monday.  Ages 10 and up.   

    Contact  574-2032

  • 06:00pm  Santa Clara City Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

  • National Curves Day Celebration  ::  Social Events

    In honor of Natl Women’s Health Week – free information, free fitness assessment, free membership offer.     

    Contact  534 0646 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Clam Tostada  ::  Social Events

       

    Contact  Call 538-9911

  • 09:00am  Gila/San Francisco Water Commission meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  574 0008

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Grant Co Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Jim Keaveny  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Contact  Cal 538-9911 for information

  • 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

  • 03:00pm - 06:30pm  Gila Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729

  • 06:00pm  Grant Co Republican Party Quadrennial Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    To elect delegates and alternates to the Quadrennial State Convention.   

  • 06:30pm  Silver City Lions Club  ::  Social Events

    2nd & 4th Wed.   

  • 07:00pm  Cobre Board of Education meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

  • 07:00pm  Community Work Group Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Environmental concerns re past mining activities. On the agenda: surface water presentation; update on AOC activities.  New members and organizations encouraged to get involved.     

    Contact  Phil Harrigan, NM Env Dept, 388-1934, Pam Pinson, Chino Mines 575/912-5213

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott at the Parlor  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  538-8722

  • 07:30pm  Open MIC  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • Silver City Food Co-op’s Spring Member Appreciation Day  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Silver City Food Co-op’s Spring Member Appreciation Day is on Thursday, May 17th.  Members will receive 10% off most items in the store.  New members are able to join that day and will receive full membership benefits.   

  • 10:30am  The Grant County Newcomers Club  ::  Public Meetings

    Program will be installation of new officers. $10.00 for lunch.    

    Contact  call 575-534-1738 for more information

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop  ::  Public Meetings

    Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.      

    Contact  505-717-4330 for reservations

  • 01:00pm  A Skunk by Any Other Name  ::  Education

    Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist.  Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219   

    Contact  575-590-5698

  • 04:00pm  Grant Co Water Commission Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Immediately following: Grant Co Economic Development Coalition for Progress.     

    Contact  534-6358

  • 05:00pm  Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education Work Session  ::  Public Meetings

    Followed by Board Meeting at 7pm, same place.  Agenda available 24 hrs in advance.   

    Contact  956-2000

  • 06:00pm  Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    3rd Thursdays.   

  • 07:00pm  The Latchkey Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Suggested donation: $5-10.   

  • 07:30pm  Open MIC  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • Jim Keaveny  ::  Social Events

       

    Contact  Call 538-9911 for information

  • Jim Keaveny  ::  Arts & Music

    Folk Rock - Austin.   

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Art Guild opens for the season  ::  Arts & Music

    Friday's featured artist is Carolyn Paez who works in oils, acrylics and watercolors, mostly painting landscapes. On Saturday, in addition to the special workshops, Nikki O'Connell Muise and her mother, Roz Springer,  show you their art on display. Sunday's featured artist ...   

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop  ::  Public Meetings

    Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.      

    Contact  505-717-4330 for reservations

  • 12:00pm  Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Annual Budget Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Public invited.   

    Contact  538-4090 for Agenda information

  • 12:00pm  Mom & Me Café  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  Call 538-4676 for information

  • 01:00pm  A Skunk by Any Other Name  ::  Education

    Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist.  Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219   

    Contact  575-590-5698

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Joint Replacement  ::  Health & Wellness

    Dr. Brian Robinson discusses joint replacement.   

    Contact  538-4870

  • 05:00pm  Dane Dexter  ::  Social Events

       

  • 07:00pm  The Latchkey Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Suggested donation: $5-10.   

  • 07:30pm  Open MIC  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • Jim Keaveny  ::  Arts & Music

    Folk Rock - Austin   

  • Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip  ::  Social Events

    3rd Saturdays.  Must be a member or member's guest.   

    Contact  388-2010

  • 08:00am  Second Annual American Legion Benefit Golf Scramble  ::  Fundraiser

    The United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs will have the Vet Center Van at the Silver City Golf Course from 1100 to 1300 for any Veteran interested in counseling and readjustment. Veterans do not need to play in the tournament, ...   

    Contact  575-956-5153

  • 08:30am - 02:00pm  Silver City Art Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Saturday.  Local handmade arts and crafts.   

    Contact  313-6468

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Mimbres Valley Swap Meet  ::  Public Meetings

    Lots of good stuff from local vendors.   

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  Petition Signing Drive  ::  Public Meetings

    To create awareness about keeping the power ON at Fort Bayard, and to show Grant County's support for keeping Fort Bayard open.   

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Rummage Sale for Literacy Link  ::  Fundraiser

    Literacy link -- Leamos is having its annual rummage sale.  Please contact 388-8771 or 388-0892 to donate items to the sale.   

    Contact  388-8771

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  The MainStreet Facade Squad  ::  Social Events

    Make over the exteriors of three buildings in just one day with help from local volunteers. Help create a big, visible change in our community. Come all day or drop by for a little bit. Lunch and all materials provided.   

  • 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:  Ribbon Cutting for New Pathways.  Also, book signing and awards for The Fort Bayard Story, by ...   

    Contact  388-4477

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Art Guild opens for the season  ::  Arts & Music

    Friday's featured artist is Carolyn Paez who works in oils, acrylics and watercolors, mostly painting landscapes. On Saturday, in addition to the special workshops, Nikki O'Connell Muise and her mother, Roz Springer,  show you their art on display. Sunday's featured artist ...   

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Hyper Tufa Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Local artist Nikki O'Connell Muise will be giving two workshops on Hyper Tufa at the GCAG Gallery. The 10 am class will be followed at 2pm by another class till 4 p.m. Mother/Daughter Artist Guild and GCAG members are invited, ...   

    Contact  575-388-4458 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Viking Knit Bracelet  ::  Arts & Music

    And again from 1 to 4pm. Instructor: Josh Stretch.   $40 includes some materials.   

    Contact  388-8973

  • 10:30am - 01:00pm  Eastern Star Chicken Salad Luncheon  ::  Fundraiser

    $7 per plate. Delivery available for five or more plates.    

    Contact  538-2214

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop  ::  Public Meetings

    Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.      

    Contact  505-717-4330 for reservations

  • 01:00pm  A Skunk by Any Other Name  ::  Education

    Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist.  Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219   

    Contact  575-590-5698

  • 02:00pm  Clyde Tingley Presentation: New Deal for New Mexico  ::  Public Meetings

    With Lucinda Sachs   

  • 06:30pm - 08:30pm  Garrett Massey on Piano  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 07:00pm  The Latchkey Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Suggested donation: $5-10.   

  • 07:30pm  Open MIC  ::  Arts & Music

       

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