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September 30, 2012 - October 06, 2012
September 30, 2012 - October 06, 2012
  • Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    * Wednesday, 9/26:  Livestock Entry & Junior Rodeo* Thursday, 9/27:  Pig Show, Gilt Show, & Ranch Rodeo* Friday, 9/28:  Pancake Breakfast; Sheep, Goat, & Lamb Shows; Poultry Awards; Rough Stock American Tour Rodeo with Open Ranch-Bronc Riding; Dancing on the Slab ...   

  • 10:00am  "The Blessing of the Animals"  ::  Spiritual

    This week's service will be dedicated to animals and especially those that provide us companionship. We will share a little about St. Francis, patron saint of animals; sing, share stories and unknown animal quotes by famous people, and then there ...   

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Purchase Prize Exhibit: "The West & Beyond"  ::  Arts & Music

    Grant County Art Guild presents their 27th annual juried show of New Mexico artists, with 67 entries from 31 artists.Juror Sue Hunter of Scottsdale, Arizona, will be conducting a workshop while in town for the Purchase Prize Show.    

    Contact  590-1587

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  David Nelson on the Piano  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

       

  • 04:00pm  Healing Al-Anon Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Sunday.   

    Contact  313-9400

  • 07:00pm  John Tank & the New Impressions Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    An evening of Blues, Ballads, Bebop, and Beyond...   

    Contact  534-1136

  • 09:00am  Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation  ::  Education

    El Refugio hosts this event to educate and bring awareness to Grant & Hidalgo County residents regarding the devastating effects of domestic violence in our community.This event includes:Music PresentationHealing Bowl RecognitionsCertificates of RecognitionMen Speaking Out: Sheriff Raul Villanueva, Ken Cooper, and ...   

  • 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

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

    Every Monday.  Ages 10 and up.   

    Contact  574-2032

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Community Engagement Governance Workshop  ::  Education

    Also October 3.  FREE.  Judy Freiwirth, Psy. D., presents the cutting-edge governance framework to build effective and engaged boards leading strong organizations rooted in the community.Day 1 Session is required.  Registration is required at www.wellnesscoalition.org or 534-0665, ext. 231.   

    Contact  534-0665, ext. 231

  • 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  Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday & Thursday.The form is simple and is done sitting or standing.  Benefits: reduced stress and tension; improved balance; higher energy levels!   

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

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Community Leadership Advocacy Program Training  ::  Education

    The Community Leadership Advocacy Program will teach particpants about community organization, public speaking skills, media advocacy, research and the policy-making process.  The sessions will be facilitated by Sandy Correa, retired from Cobre High School.Dinner provided to participants for the 8-week ...   

    Contact  388-1198, ext. 14

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

    2nd & 4th Wed.   

  • 07:00pm  Pedestrian Plan Presentation at Community Forum  ::  Public Meetings

    The Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission has requested an update on the Pedestrian Routes Plan at its October 2, 2012, meeting.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend to ask questions, make suggestions, and comment on the proposed ...   

    Contact  534-6374

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

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  538-8722

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Community Engagement Governance Workshop  ::  Education

    Also October 2.  FREE.  Judy Freiwirth, Psy. D., presents the cutting-edge governance framework to build effective and engaged boards leading strong organizations rooted in the community.Day 1 Session is required.  Registration is required at www.wellnesscoalition.org or 534-0665, ext. 231.   

    Contact  534-0665, ext. 231

  • 12:00pm  WILL Lunch & Learn: "Turkey, The Country: Then & Now"  ::  Education

    FREE.  Western Institute for Lifelong Learning will host a lecture by Karen Murphy, Mary Alice Murphy, and Karen Dunn: "Turkey, The Country, Then and Now: Three Irish Broads Abroad."The time spent in Turkey by these three speakers spans the 1970s ...   

    Contact  538-6835

  • Mogollon Archaeology Conference  ::  Education

    The conference focuses on Mogollon archaeology, including Jornada Mogollon and Northern Chihuahua, up to A.D. 1400-1450.Find complete information on the 17th Biennial Mogollon Archaeology Conference.   

    Contact  538-6386

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Rainwater Harvesting Workshop  ::  Education

    Learn how to convert nuisance stormwater runoff into a beneficial resource for people and the environment, protecting urban streams from flooding and water pollution, and providing free irrigation for food producing plants, street trees, and other beautiful landscaping.FREE.  Includes three ...   

  • 12:00pm  Brown Bag Program: "Centennial Geologists in SW New Mexico"  ::  Education

    David Menzie presents the "Centennial Geologists in Southwestern New Mexico."   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday & Thursday.The form is simple and is done sitting or standing.  Benefits: reduced stress and tension; improved balance; higher energy levels!   

  • 03:30pm - 05:30pm  Mimbres Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

       

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Community Leadership Advocacy Program Training  ::  Education

    The Community Leadership Advocacy Program will teach particpants about community organization, public speaking skills, media advocacy, research and the policy-making process.  The sessions will be facilitated by Sandy Correa, retired from Cobre High School.Dinner provided to participants for the 8-week ...   

    Contact  388-1198, ext. 14

  • 06:00pm - 06:15pm  Domestic Violence Victims' Remembrance  ::  Spiritual

    Stand Together to Remember the Victims/Surviviors of Domestic Violence:  15 Minutes of Silence.   

  • Mogollon Archaeology Conference  ::  Education

    The conference focuses on Mogollon archaeology, including Jornada Mogollon and Northern Chihuahua, up to A.D. 1400-1450.Find complete information on the 17th Biennial Mogollon Archaeology Conference.   

    Contact  538-6386

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Rainwater Harvesting Workshop  ::  Education

    Learn how to convert nuisance stormwater runoff into a beneficial resource for people and the environment, protecting urban streams from flooding and water pollution, and providing free irrigation for food producing plants, street trees, and other beautiful landscaping.FREE.  Includes three ...   

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Purchase Prize Exhibit: "The West & Beyond"  ::  Arts & Music

    Grant County Art Guild presents their 27th annual juried show of New Mexico artists, with 67 entries from 31 artists.Juror Sue Hunter of Scottsdale, Arizona, will be conducting a workshop while in town for the Purchase Prize Show.    

    Contact  590-1587

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Red Dot Studio Tour & Gallery Walk 2012  ::  Arts & Music

    Also Oct. 6.  This is a FREE self-guided tour of artists' studios, providing an up close and personal look into the unique creative process. View a demonstration at each studio.    

    Contact  313-9631

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  First Friday Exhibit: "Stars over New Mexico Quilt Show"  ::  Arts & Music

    Exhibit Opening of the "Stars over New Mexico Quilt Show" with the Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 2012 Gila Monster Challenge Bicycle Race  ::  Social Events

    The race will be offering 4 different lengths of rides: 106 mile ride, 72 mile ride, 52 mile ride and a 32 mile ride. Choose one of the several different lengths of rides and finish in Historic Pinos Altos during ...   

    Contact  538-5560

  • Mogollon Archaeology Conference  ::  Education

    The conference focuses on Mogollon archaeology, including Jornada Mogollon and Northern Chihuahua, up to A.D. 1400-1450.Find complete information on the 17th Biennial Mogollon Archaeology Conference.   

    Contact  538-6386

  • 08:00am  First Saturday Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Furniture, books, household items.  Clothes are $1/bag after 11:00 am.   

  • 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.

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival  ::  Social Events

    * Live Music: Illusion Band, River's Bend, Bayou Seco, and more!* Free Health Fair from 9 am to 2 pm* Non-Stop Kids' Activities* Agricultural Workshops* Farmers' Market* Arts & Crafts Fair* Local Foods -- Bake Walk! -- Pie Contest!   

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Rescue October Fest  ::  Social Events

    Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Rescue October Fiesta and Fun Ride Finish - Gila Monster Challenge Cycling Event Family Fun, Games, Food, Live Entertainment and Arts and Crafts Booths October Fiesta Information - 574-8394 or lmwk@dishmail.net Gila Monster Challenge Fun Ride Cycling Event Information ...   

    Contact  574-8394

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Purchase Prize Exhibit: "The West & Beyond"  ::  Arts & Music

    Grant County Art Guild presents their 27th annual juried show of New Mexico artists, with 67 entries from 31 artists.Juror Sue Hunter of Scottsdale, Arizona, will be conducting a workshop while in town for the Purchase Prize Show.    

    Contact  590-1587

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Quilting: Children's Craft Class  ::  Education

    Pre-register for the class at 538-5921.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Red Dot Studio Tour & Gallery Walk 2012  ::  Arts & Music

    Also Oct. 5.  This is a FREE self-guided tour of artists' studios, providing an up close and personal look into the unique creative process. View a demonstration at each studio.    

    Contact  313-9631

  • 02:00pm  Blessing of the Animals  ::  Spiritual

    The Ministerial Alliance of Grant County, and the St. Francis Newman Center are sponsoring a “Blessing of the Animals” in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the care of animals.Come join the fun and participate in ...   

  • 02:00pm  FINAL Ghost Play: "Return, 1913"  ::  Arts & Music

    This is the final play in the series of 15 New Mexico Ghost Play Cycle Staged Play Readings by Victoria Tester in celebration of New Mexico's Centennial.  The final play is Return, 1913.For mature audiences.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  Gala Receptions at Art Galleries!  ::  Arts & Music

    The Red Dot Studio Tour culminates with Gala Receptions at all downtown art galleries. See the quality and variety of art in Silver City and enjoy the friendly artists, free lectures, and surprise events.    

    Contact  313-9631

  • 07:00pm  See the Stars at City of Rocks!  ::  Education

    Matt Willson, Silver City Astronomical Society member and observer for the Parks, will be hosting the observing at the City of Rocks.   

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