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October 06, 2013 - October 12, 2013
October 06, 2013 - October 12, 2013
  • 10:00am  "Plant a Tree for your Grandchildren" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    Dr. Jack Carter will speak about Urban Trees: "Down To Earth in Our Lawns and Gardens, or Plant a Tree for your Grandchildren."The audience will be encouraged to plant native species on their property, replacing a small portion of the ...   

  • 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

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Wind Canyon Dragonfest!  ::  Social Events

    Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department's 3rd Annual Dragonfest cooks up:Fire Food! - Burgers & Dogs with all the TrimmingsMeet the Wind Canyon Firefighters and EMTsSee the Trucks, CPR Demos, and Vial of LifeWhat You Can Do!1:00 pm - Bells Across America ...   

  • 03:30pm - 05:00pm  Animal Friends of New Mexico Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Everyone is welcome!   

    Contact  534-1024

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

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

    Contact  538-3672

  • 09:00am  Grant County Commission Work Session  ::  Public Meetings

    Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.   

    Contact  574-0006

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "Roots are Good!"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to everyone!  Oct. 8 & 10.This month's Forum is a class about roots: why they are good to eat and good for you. Try different root dishes and take home recipes. Light refreshments will be served.   

    Contact  388-2343

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Congressman Pearce's Staff Mobile Office Meeting  ::  Political

    The public is invited to meet face-to-face with members of Congressman Pearce’s staff in a convenient location.  Grant County constituents are encouraged to attend these office hours to discuss legislation, issues important to them, or any help they may need ...   

    Contact  1-855-4-PEARCE

  • 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 - 06:30pm  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 Lunch & Learn: "Real Legends behind Some Fictional Ones"  ::  Education

    FREE.Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Noon Lecture Series presents Jim Kelly talking about "Real Legends behind Some Fictional Ones."   

    Contact  538-6835

  • 03:00pm - 04:15pm  Yoga Basics  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Wednesday, taught by Lori Zitzmann.Yoga Basics is a class best suited for beginners or those appreciating a slower paced class.   

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

    FREE.  For ages 4 to 10.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Audacity Radio Editing Class  ::  Education

    Todd Dennehy teaches how to record and edit your own KOOT 88.1 FM radio show!Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot.   

    Contact  534-0130

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Beyond Yoga Basics  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Wednesday, taught by Lori Zitzmann.Beyond Yoga Basics: All levels welcome. Best suited for those with some prior yoga experience.   

  • 05:30pm  Democratic Party Meeting  ::  Political

    2nd Wednesdays.  Bring a dish and bring a friend!5:30 pm - Potluck Social6:20 pm - Business Meeting   

    Contact  654-6060

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

    Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Don Beams  ::  Arts & Music

    Local Singer/Songwriter.   

    Contact  538-9911

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

    Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.   

    Contact  574-0006

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people, including those with dimished balance or strength.   

    Contact  313-6833

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "Roots are Good!"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to everyone!  Oct. 8 & 10.This month's Forum is a class about roots: why they are good to eat and good for you. Try different root dishes and take home recipes. Light refreshments will be served.   

    Contact  388-2343

  • 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

  • 05:30pm  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  Republican Party Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    2nd Thursdays.   

  • 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

  • 06:30pm  Artist Lecture Series: Danny Reyes  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.Danny Reyes, a faculty member at Western New Mexico University, will be lecturing on the history of jazz.  Danny has  played trumpet in small ensembles, big bands, and brass bands ...   

    Contact  538-2505

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  2013 Red Dot Gallery Walk!  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.  Oct. 11 through 14The free self-guided tour brochures lead you right to the galleries on tour, which will be bulging with the best work the region has to offer, from fine art to carvings, gourd art and pottery, jewelry ...   

  • 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 - 08:00pm  Artist's Reception & Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    As part of the Red Dot Gallery Weekend, Paula Wittner's "Anti-Gravity" show opens with a reception, including a slideshow presentation by the artist at 7:30 pm.   

    Contact  534-1136

  • 07:00pm  WILL Community Program: "Laughing in the Face of Death"  ::  Education

    FREE.Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) presents Gail Rubin's "Laughing in the Face of Death: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don't Plan to Die."  Rubin assures us that, just as talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about funerals ...   

    Contact  538-6835

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

    Blues & Rock.   

    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

  • 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 - 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: Dream Catcher  ::  Kids' Activity

    For crafters aged 8 and older.Pre-registration at 538-5921; class size limited to 10 participants, parent or guardian attendance required.   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 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  Ground Breaking in Penny Park!  ::  Social Events

    A PNM Fund 30th Anniversary Grant will fund a butterfly garden and tree-planting project in Penny Park.This ground-breaking event is set to coincide with National 4-H Week. Community members are invited to come out with gloves, rakes, shovels and hoes ...   

    Contact  388-1559

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

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

    Contact  538-3672

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  2013 Red Dot Gallery Walk!  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.  Oct. 11 through 14The free self-guided tour brochures lead you right to the galleries on tour, which will be bulging with the best work the region has to offer, from fine art to carvings, gourd art and pottery, jewelry ...   

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

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 03:00pm - 07:00pm  Gala Reception for Red Dot Gallery Weekend  ::  Arts & Music

    Fabulous Art, Mexican Food, and Live Music!Download Brochure at www.silvercitygalleries.com    

    Contact  313-9631

  • 06:00pm  "Mars Attacks!" Film Event  ::  Fundraiser

    Silco Theater Benefit: Suggested Donation $10.00.Mars Attacks! is a 1996 science fiction-comedy film starring Jack Nicholson, Glen Close, Pierce Brosnan and Danny De Vito.   

    Contact  574-8394

  • 06:30pm  Baxter Black, Cowboy Humorist  ::  Arts & Music

    Silver City Museum Society's First Annual "Museum Quality" Theater Presentation brings us Baxter Black, Cowboy Humorist. The evening includes a special guest appearance by Madam Millie!   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 07:00pm - 10:00pm  Big Ditch Crickets Community Dance  ::  Arts & Music

    Circle, square, contradances and Polkas, Waltzes, Schottisches, The Broom Dance and the Handkerchief Dance. All dances taught! No partner needed.Suggested donation $5.00.  Kids FREE.   

    Contact  388-1727

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

    Local Rock & Soul.   

    Contact  538-9911

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