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September 22, 2013 - September 28, 2013
September 22, 2013 - September 28, 2013
  • Gila River Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    The Southwest's Premier Nature Festival, featuring special presentations, films, kayaking, birding, guided hikes, & more!Monsoon Puppet Parade, Downtown Art Walk, Gala for the Gila with Live Music and Silent Auction highlight the events.More information at: www.gilaconservation.org   

  • 10:00am  "Service of Universal Peace"  ::  Spiritual

    The Rev. Azima Forest will present the "Service of Universal Peace: a celebration honoring the world's major religious and spiritual traditions." The service involves the lighting of candles, readings, and chants and songs.Please join us. There will be coffee and ...   

  • 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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Red Dot Studio Tour!  ::  Arts & Music

    September 20, 21, & 22 - FREE and open to the public!Enjoy this self-guided tour of area artist's studios, where you'll get an up-close and personal look into their creative processes.  Artists will answer questions and demonstrate their techniques.More info ...   

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

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

    Contact  388-5430

  • 02:00pm  Bayard City Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    2nd and 4th Mondays.   

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

    FREE.  Experienced LEGO builders aged 10+ are welcome to construct and program robotic creations.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:00pm  "Freedom to Read" Discussion  ::  Education

    The Silver City Public Library is pleased to host a talk by Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca on the Freedom to Read, in commemoration of Banned Books Week.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 06:00pm  Hurley Pride Meeting  ::  Social Events

    2nd and 4th Mondays   

  • 09:00am  Grant County Commission Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.   

    Contact  574-0006

  • 01:00pm  Town & Country Garden Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    4th Tuesdays.Members, friends, and anyone interested is invited to attend. There will be refreshments after the meeting.   

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

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 04:00pm  Chess Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  Chess players of all ages and skills are welcome to join us.   

    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 - 06:15pm  Meditation for Everyone  ::  Health & Wellness

    A series of 5 classes on Tuesdays.Each class starts with a 20-25 minute guided meditation (in which we sit in chairs), followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary. Each class is self-contained.  Attend one, some or all five classes.No prior meditation ...   

    Contact  313-4087

  • 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  TEA Party Patriots Meeting  ::  Political

    2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Doors open at 5:00 pm for those wishing to have a meal.   

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

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

    Contact  534-0101, ext 2108

  • 10:30am  Library Story Time  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL/GRMC Lunch & Learn: "Elder Care - Options & Issues"  ::  Education

    FREE and open to the public.  Dr. Jennifer Agosta and Siri D. Chalsa discuss a difficult subject: what steps to take and when, as we age.   

    Contact  538-6835

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  Library Open House  ::  Social Events

    In celebration of a new Integrated Library System called "Apollo", Silver City Library's Open House will be a special opportunity for everyone in Grant County to visit and see the changes the library has made to serve the community better.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  "Financing Your Small Business" Workshop  ::  Education

    In partnership with SBDC, Mr. Jordan van Rijn, Senior Loan Officer for ACCIÓN, an award-winning small-business lender, will present "Financing Your Small Business," which will help you understand what commercial lenders and investors look for in a small-business applicant. You will ...   

    Contact  538-6320

  • 04:30pm  LEGO Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  For ages 4 to 10.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 06:00pm  Dane & Edie  ::  Arts & Music

    Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Progressive Voters' Alliance Meeting  ::  Political

    Principal Topics include "Recapping the Gross Receipts Tax Special Election—Where do we go from here?" and "The Gila River Diversion Proposal—What We've learned; What's Next?"This meeting is open to the public and a time is reserved for public comment.Refreshments will ...   

    Contact  654-3348

  • 07:30pm  Trivia Night!  ::  Social Events

    Hosted by quizmaster Josh White.Bar food, beer and wine, with no cover charge, and prizes of gift certificates.  Bring yourself and/or a team of up to six people.   

    Contact  538-2538

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Intro to Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Intro to Zumba® Class teaches the basic steps (which are surprisingly easy) and is easy on your joints.Each class is individual, so you can start at any time.   

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

    Weekly.   

    Contact  574-7674

  • 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 - 06:00pm  New Tutor Training  ::  Education

    Literacy Link - Leamos is calling all new tutors and anyone interested in tutoring to attend.    

    Contact  388-089

  • 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 - 09:00pm  SWFWW Kickoff at JW Gallery!  ::  Arts & Music

    JW Art Gallery presents a Kick-off Event for the Southwest Festival of the Written Word!The evening will feature:* Randy Carr performing Act I from his one-man show “Tuck”* Local historian Terry Humble, who will discuss his recent publication Santa Rita del ...   

  • 06:30pm  Farhad  ::  Arts & Music

    Spanish Guitar.   

  • Southwest Festival of the Written Word  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE and open to the public.The theme of the Festival is “Textures y Sabores” and celebrates "those who write in or about the Southwest, and brings together their readers to touch the rough and smooth of their words, to taste ...   

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Birthday Reception at MRAC Gallery  ::  Arts & Music

    Closing and 65th Birthday Reception for Luanne Brooten.Luanne Brooten photographed and painted along 70 miles of HWY 180 between Silver City and Alma New Mexico during the summer of 2013. On display will be 25 paintings and a collection of ...   

    Contact  590-2006

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  Opening Ceremony for Southwest Festival of the Written Word  ::  Arts & Music

    The Festival’s Opening Ceremony is FREE and open to the public.Ana Castillo, award-winning poet, novelist, essayist and playwright, will give the keynote address, "Two New Books and How They Came To Be in an Anti-Print Age."Visit www.swwordfiesta.org for full Festival ...   

  • 06:30pm  Greg & Charlie  ::  Arts & Music

    Original and Classic Rock, Folk, & Country.   

  • 07:30pm  The Clam Tostada  ::  Arts & Music

    Folk Rock Jam Band from Tucson.   

    Contact  538-9911

  • 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

  • Southwest Festival of the Written Word  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE and open to the public.The theme of the Festival is “Textures y Sabores” and celebrates "those who write in or about the Southwest, and brings together their readers to touch the rough and smooth of their words, to taste ...   

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Community Clean Up Day!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Western New Mexico University students have planned a community clean up day!Participants will meet at Gough Park at 8:00 a.m. where they will be assigned a specific neighborhood to pick up trash. Water bottles, trash bags and sunscreen will be ...   

    Contact  (505) 363-5284

  • 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

  • 10:00am  Artist Lecture Series: Mark Medoff  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE and open to the public.  Part of the Southwest Festival of the Written Word.Mark Medoff is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and teacher.  He received a Tony Award for Children of a Lesser God, as well as London’s Society of ...   

    Contact  538-2505

  • 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 - 12:00pm  Craft Class: Make and Take a Journal  ::  Kids' Activity

    Participants will create a personal journal and use it to record their family history.  The class is presented in collaboration with the Southwest Festival of the Written Word. This activity is recommended for children who can then write or draw in their ...   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Exhibit Opening: "Ghost Town Diaries"  ::  Arts & Music

    The new exhibit, “Ghost Town Diaries: Karl Kernberger’s Search for the Light” features photographs that record some of Southern New Mexico’s ghost towns as a then young college student Karl Kernberger saw them from 1959 through 1967.The exhibit includes scenes of the ...   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 10:30am  Library Story Time  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.  Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.   

    Contact  538-3672

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

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 02:00pm - 05:00pm  Humanitarian Work Day  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Relief Society will be working on a number of service projects. These will include: Duvet Covers for the Homeless Shelter, Emergency Kits for the Crisis Center at the Gila Regional Medical Center; Caps ...   

    Contact  388-3377

  • 06:00pm  Cult Classic Film Series!  ::  Fundraiser

    As part of the Fund Raising effort for the Silco Theater Renovations, MainStreet is having a Cult Movie Series at the Silco Theater.  Admission is by Donation for Silco Theater Renovations.Showing the Cult Classic: Rocky Horror Picture Show.   

    Contact  574-8394

  • 06:30pm - 09:30pm  City of Rocks Night Skies Observatory & Talks  ::  Education

    Silver City Astronomy Society member Matt Wilson does the monthly observations for the public with the scope and observatory at City of Rocks. Come observe the spectacular night skies, where darkness is darker and the stars are brighter at City of Rocks!Note: ...   

    Contact  575-536-2800

  • 06:30pm - 09:00pm  Festival Banquet for Southwest Festival of the Written Word  ::  Arts & Music

    Dine with your favorite Southwestern Authors at the Festival Banquet! Denise Chavez, performance writer and novelist, will give the keynote address, "El Espejo de la Frontera: The Mirror of the Border." Mark Lee Gardner, author and musician, will perform music of the Old West. Tickets ...   

    Contact  654-6803

  • 06:30pm  The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

    Rock & Soul.   

  • 07:30pm  Wally Lawder & the Raptured Coyotes  ::  Arts & Music

    Folk Rock.   

    Contact  538-9911

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