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August 04, 2013 - August 10, 2013
August 04, 2013 - August 10, 2013
  • Silver City Clay Festival!  ::  Arts & Music

    The 2013 CLAY Festival will take place over the course of a week, beginning Saturday, July 27th and ending Sunday, August 4th. Join us this year as we celebrate CLAY in all its forms!For a list of events, see www.clayfestival.com.   

    Contact  538-5560

  • 10:00am  "Birth, Death, and the Afterlife" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    Madonna Kettler will speak about "Birth, Death and the Afterlife: Remembering Who You Really Are."  She will share case studies and personal experiences based on the work she has done over the past 20 years.There will be time for questions, ...   

  • 10:00am  Gila Friends Meeting  ::  Spiritual

    Join us in the unity of group meditation to satisfy the spirit.  This manner of worship is open to all.Dec. 30 at 11:30 am - Bring a dish and share with Friends in a social gathering.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

    All LGBT folk, friends and allies WELCOME!Bring a dish to share if you like.   

    Contact  388-5430

  • 12:30pm  Hiroshima Peace Day  ::  Spiritual

    Join with others in the community to remember the destructive power unleashed on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to renew our commitment to preventing it from happening again.  The event will begin with silent remembrance followed by sharing among the group.Look ...   

    Contact  654-0464

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Butter Making Demonstration  ::  Education

    Come and learn how to churn butter and enjoy the rewards!  We will churn butter in the Silver City Museum kitchen. After the butter is made, participants can enjoy it on fresh tortillas!   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 05:00pm  Capoeira Quinto Sol  ::  Arts & Music

    Capoeira Quinto Sol is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self-expression, and community.  All ages welcome.   

    Contact  534-0665

  • 10:00am  Chess Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  For ages 11 to 18.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 11:00am  Home & Garden Design Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE.  Jean Eisenhower shares her design secrets and helps you get ahead of your garden space so you can avoid fundamental garden problems early.   

    Contact  388-2343

  • 01:30pm  Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Contact  590-0078

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

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 04:00pm  LEGO "Mindstorm"  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  For ages 14 to 18.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE.  Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.   

    Contact  538-9326 or 313-4591

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE.  Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.   

    Contact  538-1244 or (505) 469-7505

  • 08:00am  Ace Day Ladies Golf Tournament  ::  Sports

     First Wednesdays, monthly April to October.The Silver City Ladies Golf Association (SCLGA) conducts this golf tournament called Ace Day. The winners are those who have the lowest net score in their flight. The ladies who win this each month receive ...   

    Contact  388-9187

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE consulting services to nonprofit organizations and those considering becoming one.   

    Contact  534-0101, ext 2108

  • 10:00am  Library Story Time  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  Join us for reading, poetry, music, and movement.  For children ages 0 to 8.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 12:00pm - 05:30pm  Registration for Recreation Center After-School Program  ::  Kids' Activity

    The program is open to children ages 6-12 and based on first-come/first-serve. It begins on August 12 and runs through the school year. Children are picked up at their respective elementary schools and fed a snack. Includes supervised activities until ...   

    Contact  388-3087

  • 03:00pm  Grant County Food Policy Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    1st Wednesdays.   

    Contact  388-1198

  • 03:30pm - 05:00pm  Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    First Wednesdays.Learn more through local resources and promote local preparedness.  Chaired by SCPD Capt. Ricky Villalobos and features guest presenters.   

  • 06:30pm  Farhad  ::  Arts & Music

    Finger Style Flamenco Guitar.   

    Contact  538-9911

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

    Weekly.   

    Contact  574-7674

  • 04:00pm  Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    2nd Thursdays.   

    Contact  (575) 597-4891

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE.  Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.   

    Contact  538-9326 or 313-4591

  • 05:00pm  Movies at the Library  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.  For all ages!   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks Networking & Social  ::  Social Events

    SW New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce and the NM Solar Energy Association-Silver City Chapter  host this monthly event.Food and drinks are dutch treat.   

    Contact  313-1388 or 538-4332

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE.  Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.   

    Contact  538-1244 or (505) 469-7505

  • 06:00pm  Capoeira Quinto Sol  ::  Arts & Music

    Capoeira Quinto Sol is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self-expression, and community.  For ages 11 to 20.   

    Contact  534-0665

  • 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

  • 08:30am - 05:00pm  Boston Hill Field Design Meeting & Site Visits  ::  Education

    August 8, 9, and 10.Public input sought for safeguarding abandoned mine features on Boston Hill.  Attend some or all of the event, visit the site, and give your feedback to the design team.     

    Contact  (505) 761-9700

  • 10:00am  Craft Class  ::  Kids' Activity

    Have fun with a new and different craft class every week!   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  GRMC Courtyard Summer Concert Series  ::  Arts & Music

    Concert every Friday!Silver Stompers and Donna Bornman - Singer/Songwriter and Line Dancers.   

  • 04:00pm  LEGO "Mindstorm"  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  For ages 14 to 18.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm  Taizé Service  ::  Spiritual

    FREE.  Taizé-style worship consists of sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer and silence.  The service is non–denominational, free to the public and all are welcome.   Doors of the church are open at 5:00 pm for silent contemplation.   

  • 06:00pm  Bike Works Friday Evenings  ::  Social Events

    6:00 to 8:00 pm --  Repair Classes: Keep your bike in tip-top shape! 6:00 pm -- Social Bike Ride:  For beginners and experienced riders to join an evening ride around Silver City. 8:30 pm -- Bike-In Movie Night: Bring a chair and ...   

    Contact  388-1444

  • 08:00pm - 11:59pm  Dance Night at VFW Post 3347  ::  Arts & Music

    Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment!Every Friday Dance Night to the Music of Hector Carrillo: Pop, Light, Rock, Country Western and Spanish, all to your liking!!!All proceeds help our Veterans and their families.   

    Contact  574-8109

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Fabric & Fiber Sale!  ::  Fundraiser

    A very special one-day sale which offers a unique opportunity to purchase some high quality fabric and yarn at bargain prices!Members of the fiber arts collective and others are gleaning their stashes to offer a really unique assortment of fabrics ...   

    Contact  538-5733

  • 08:30am - 03:00pm  Boston Hill Field Design Meeting & Site Visits  ::  Education

    August 8, 9, and 10.Public input sought for safeguarding abandoned mine features on Boston Hill.  Attend some or all of the event, visit the site, and give your feedback to the design team.8:30 to 11:00 am - Site Visits1:00 to ...   

    Contact  (505) 761-9700

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fresh produce, locally grown plants, herbal products, eggs, locally farmed meats, baked goods and more. Support your local farmers! Enjoy the Music! Coffee & prepared food for sale.   

    Contact  654-4104

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Rabies Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Both 1-year and 3-year rabies vaccinations will be available, as well as feline fel-o-vax and canine distemper, parvo and combo vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier, and all cats in a carrier.   

    Contact  538-9261

  • 10:00am - 06:00pm  Art in the Barn  ::  Arts & Music

    Award-winning artists, photographers and fine crafters from the Grant County Art Guild and other outstanding artists from the community will be showing their work for the enjoyment of all. Among the artists are Roz Springer, Carolyn Paez and Connie Thibeau. ...   

    Contact  590-1587

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Bike Works Community Bike Ride  ::  Sports

    Riding on  roads and trails.  Bring water, lunch, and a sense of exploration.  Difficulty determined by the group.     

    Contact  399-1444

  • 10:00am  Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting  ::  Social Events

    2nd Saturdays.Visiting DAR members and those interested in joining are invited to attend. A pot luck lunch at 11:30 will follow the meeting.    

    Contact  574-8394

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Medicine Pouch Craft Class  ::  Kids' Activity

    For crafters aged 8 years and older.  Parent or guardian attendance required.Pre-register at 538-5921.    

    Contact  538-5921

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Gila Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 06:00pm  "The Outlaw" Film at the Silco  ::  Fundraiser

    The film The Outlaw (1943) stars Jane Russell and is a compelling, but offbeat, movie about Billy the Kid.Tickets are $15, and the event is a fund raiser for the Silco Theater renovations.   

  • 06:30pm  Greenwood Misses  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 07:30pm  The Roadrunners  ::  Arts & Music

    Rock & Blues   

    Contact  538-9911

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