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09:00am - 05:00pm Fiesta 2012 :: Social Events
St. Vincent de Paul's annual Celebration of Old/New Mexico. Family fun, prizes, games, food, food, and food!Mass in the Park at 9 am.
10:00am "Stringing Words" :: Spiritual
Silver City poet laureate Bonnie Maldonado will speak about "Stringing Words." Her address will touch on the desire of the poet to touch the lives of others through writing poetry that, while personal, also has a universal appeal. Bonnie has lived in ...
10:00am - 05:00pm Weekend at Hearst Church Gallery :: Arts & Music
Sunday: Karen Muench features whimsical, brightly colored Southwestern folk art.Presented by the Grant County Art Guild.
Contact 590-1587
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
02:00pm "Tuck" - A One-Man Play in Two Acts :: Arts & Music
Also August 10 & 11. Randy Carr takes the role of Grant County Deputy Sheriff Dan Tucker, southwest New Mexico's most effective lawman of the late 1880s.
04:00pm Healing Al-Anon Group :: Health & Wellness
Every Sunday.
Contact 313-9400
08:00am - 04:30pm WNMU English as Second Language Classes :: Education
WNMU's Language Institute is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Demin, Columbus, and Silver City beginning August 20.Testing is required prior to the classes through August 17 and is being offered Monday through Friday in Silver City.
Contact 538-6850
11:00am AARP Widowed Persons Service :: Social Events
2nd Mondays.
Contact 537-3643
01:00pm Tai Chi for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
This tai Chi form has been refined by the Oregon Research Institute and improves balance and prevents falls. No special equipment, clothing or footwear required. Call to register at 534-9159.
Contact 534-9159
05:30pm - 06:30pm Movie Maker Video Editing Class :: Education
Training with Lori Ford.Call to register at 534-0130.
Contact 534-0130
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
08:00am - 04:30pm WNMU English as Second Language Classes :: Education
WNMU's Language Institute is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Demin, Columbus, and Silver City beginning August 20.Testing is required prior to the classes through August 17 and is being offered Monday through Friday in Silver City.
Contact 538-6850
08:30am - 10:30am Anti-Meth Initiative Training :: Education
Make a Difference! Join New Mexico Attorney General Gary K. King's Anti-Meth Training and help the fight against methamphetamine abuse. Training includes a Training Manual and a DVD. Register online at: https://sites.google.com/a/nmag.gov/meth2/
Contact (877) 496-3559
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 Co-op Community Forum: Beans-Recipes for Summer & Fall :: Health & Wellness
The Silver City Food Co-op's Community Forum presents "Beans: Recipes for Summer and Fall'. Learn to prepare dried beans, taste different bean dishes, and take home some simple recipes.FREE with light refreshments served.
Contact 388-2343
01:30pm "Spinning a Yarn" Workshop :: Education
Literacy Link - Leamos is sponsoring "Spinning a Yarn" workshop by storyteller Natalia Davis, being held in conjunction with Head Start teacher training.The workshop should be attended by anyone who works with children and wants to tell a tale better.
Contact 388-0892
03:00pm - 06:30pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Every Tuesday.
Contact Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729
05:00pm Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd Tuesdays. Be part of the team building this community-based and -focused radio station! Come volunteer and join us.
Contact 519-4144
06:00pm Silver City Town Council :: Public Meetings
2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
06:00pm Tea Party Patriots Meeting :: Political
2nd and 4th Tuesdays.TEA Party Patriots will host a Candidates' Forum for State Representative - District 39. The candidates are D-Rudy Martiniez and R-John Zimmerman.
07:00pm - 09:00pm Scott at the Parlor :: Arts & Music
Every Tuesday.
Contact 538-8722
08:00am - 04:30pm WNMU English as Second Language Classes :: Education
WNMU's Language Institute is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Demin, Columbus, and Silver City beginning August 20.Testing is required prior to the classes through August 17 and is being offered Monday through Friday in Silver City.
Contact 538-6850
06:00pm Republican Party Monthly Meeting :: Political
3rd Wednesdays.
Contact 534-9811
06:30pm Prostate Cancer Support Group :: Health & Wellness
3rd Wednesdays.
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
07:00pm - 09:00pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
07:00pm Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Meeting :: Public Meetings
3rd Wednesdays.
07:30pm The Oversouls :: Arts & Music
08:00am - 04:30pm WNMU English as Second Language Classes :: Education
WNMU's Language Institute is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Demin, Columbus, and Silver City beginning August 20.Testing is required prior to the classes through August 17 and is being offered Monday through Friday in Silver City.
Contact 538-6850
10:30am - 11:30am Health Talk: "Summer Skin Health" :: Health & Wellness
Dr. Gilbert Arizaga presents.
Contact 538-4870
10:30am Summer Sun Skin Health :: Health & Wellness
FREE Health Talk presented by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga.
Contact 538-4870
12:00pm - 01:00pm Co-op Community Forum: Beans-Recipes for Summer & Fall :: Health & Wellness
The Silver City Food Co-op's Community Forum presents "Beans: Recipes for Summer and Fall'. Learn to prepare dried beans, taste different bean dishes, and take home some simple recipes.FREE with light refreshments served.
Contact 388-2343
03:30pm - 05:30pm Mimbres Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
04:00pm Grant County Economic Development Coalition for Progress Meeting :: Public Meetings
Contact 534-6358
06:00pm Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group :: Health & Wellness
3rd Thursdays.
06:30pm - 09:00pm Tom Naples :: Arts & Music
07:00pm Rainbow Girls :: Public Meetings
2nd and 4th Thursday.
Contact Call 313-5235
08:00am - 04:30pm WNMU English as Second Language Classes :: Education
WNMU's Language Institute is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Demin, Columbus, and Silver City beginning August 20.Testing is required prior to the classes through August 17 and is being offered Monday through Friday in Silver City.
Contact 538-6850
10:00am - 05:00pm Weekend at Hearst Church Gallery :: Arts & Music
Friday: Photographers Sandy Feutz & Tom Vaughan.Presented by the Grant County Art Guild.
Contact 590-1587
12:00pm - 01:00pm GRMC Summer Concert Series :: Arts & Music
Every Friday. Jane Dunn Brady: Harp.
Contact 538-4870
04:00pm - 06:00pm Grand Opening: Democratic Party Campaign Office :: Political
Meet the candidates! Music and refreshments. Everyone welcome!
06:00pm - 07:00pm "State of the University" :: Public Meetings
WNMU President, Dr. Joseph Shepard, presents his vision of the year ahead.Refreshments and informal time with the President after the presentation.
Contact 534-1700
06:30pm - 09:00pm Greg & Scott :: Arts & Music
Contact 538-8722
07:00pm - 10:00pm Bash on Broadway! :: Arts & Music
Welcome new and returning WNMU students! A community block party with music by the Brandon Perrault Band. Games for children, prizes, and food.Everyone welcome!
07:30pm The Bus Tapes :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock from Santa Fe.
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Social Events
3rd Saturdays. Must be a member or member's guest.
Contact 388-2010
07:00am Fire-in-the-Hole Golf Tournament :: Fundraiser
Marine Corps League, Gaffney-Ogglesby Detachment 1328Annual Fire in the Hole Golf Tournament$50/person includes greens fees, golf cart, breakfast, and lunchPre-registration requested by August 15.
Contact Robert Lopez 575-313-9369
08:00am "Run to Copper Country" Car Show :: Social Events
Saturday: Car Show 8am-4pmDoor Prizes50/50 RaffleEngine RaffleBasket RaffleTrophy Winner Parade
08:30am - 02:00pm Silver City Art Market :: Arts & Music
Every Saturday. Local handmade arts and crafts.
Contact 313-6468
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Every Saturday
Contact Contact
09:30am Walking Tour of Fort Bayard :: Tours
Begins at Fort Bayard Commanding Officer's Quarters.
Contact 388-4477
10:00am - 05:00pm Weekend at Hearst Church Gallery :: Arts & Music
Saturday: Photographers Sandy Feutz & Tom Vaughan.Presented by the Grant County Art Guild.
Contact 590-1587
02:00pm "The Panic Is On: Songs & Stories of the Great Depression" :: Arts & Music
Rising River String Band performs.
Contact 538-5921
06:30pm - 09:00pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
07:30pm The Bus Tapes :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock from Santa Fe.
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