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August 12, 2012 - August 18, 2012
August 12, 2012 - August 18, 2012
  • 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

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

  • 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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