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November 17, 2013 - November 23, 2013
November 17, 2013 - November 23, 2013
  • 10:00am  "Preparing for the Great Festival of Gratitude" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Lila Forest will speak about "Preparing for the Great Festival of Gratitude." We will explore this territory as we prepare ourselves spiritually for Thanksgiving.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.   

    Contact  (575) 539-2568

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Silver City Museum Society Annual Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The annual meeting will feature Henrietta Christmas presenting History of the Spanish in Southwest New Mexico and entertainment from a barbershop quartet!Come and learn about what the Silver City Museum Society does and how we serve the Silver City Museum.538-5921   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  538-5921

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  Literacy Alive to celebrate Young Voices of Silver City  ::  Arts & Music

    Literacy Alive is a program designed to encourage and support scholars in their pursuit of the humanities. Young scholars of Silver City, Bayard, Hurley, Mimbres, Cliff and Gila responded by making their voices heard through the publication, Young Voices of ...   

    Location  Silco Theater

  • 03:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Autumn Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.  November 15 & 17.Directed by Valdeen Wooton and accompanied by Virginia Robertson on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass viola, the chorus will sing old favorites, spirituals, and songs from Broadway and film. Also on the program is a song ...   

  • 04:00pm  Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper  ::  Fundraiser

     Enjoy an early supper of pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage for a $10 donation.  Entertainment by the Gila Highlanders.Bridge Community is a project to bring a continuum of care, senior living facility (independent through end-of-life), all on one campus, to ...   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  WNMU Fall Career Fair  ::  Education

    FREE.  Participating employers can benefit from widespread exposure by students, community members and alumni looking for their next career opportunity.Companies/employers can register by calling the Office of Career and Leadership Development at 575.538.6250.   

    Contact  538-6250

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    parking lot on 6th St. between Texas and Arizona. Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Laughter relaxes the body and mind and protects the heart. ...   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  "End of the Year Tax Preparation" Workshop  ::  Education

       

    Contact  538-6320

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

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

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Gentle Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Monday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  HIV/AIDS Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

       

  • 09:00am  Grant County Commission meeting  ::  Political

    Commissioners to meet in a combined work and regular session   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses  ::  Education

    For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 01:30pm  Gila/San Francisco Water Commission  ::  Public Meetings

    Officers for next year will be elected.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses  ::  Education

    For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 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 Series: "Perfecting Patience"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to the public.The Perfecting Patience series will be held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 19.     

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    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

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

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

    Contact  534-0101, ext 2108

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses  ::  Education

    For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

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

    Contact  538-3672

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses  ::  Education

    For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 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.   

  • 04:15pm - 05:30pm  Take It Back Day!  ::  Political

    Parents, community members and educators from Silver and Cobre schools will meet to march in support of a saner testing and evaluation policy from the New Mexico Department of Education.TAKE IT BACK Day is sponsored jointly by NEA-New Mexico and ...   

    Location  Gough Park

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

    FREE.  For ages 4 to 10.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Advanced Movie Maker Video Editing Class  ::  Education

    Learn how the pros do it!  Add special effects, music, and more to your production.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.   

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

    Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Martyn's Brother  ::  Arts & Music

    All the way from ENGLAND!   

    Contact  538-9911

  • 06:30pm  Prostate Cancer Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Facilitators: Dave Schwantes and Walt HansonCurrent patients, survivors, and those-at-risk for prostate cancer are encouraged to attend.   

    Contact  388-1198, ext. 10

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Skill-Up  ::  Education

    WorkKeys is used by thousands of companies to help select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. Participants will be introduced to an online-self-paced tutorial known as Key Train. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110 Additional class at 1:30-4:30.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 11:00am  Newcomer's Club Thanksgiving Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The Newcomers Club of Grant County is seeking the participation of new arrivals to our area, as well as those who are long-standing members of our community.Speakers will discuss various topics during luncheons. Lunch $10.    

    Location  Elk's Lodge

    Contact  480-518-5839

  • 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  "Tricks for Better Holiday Eating" - Health Talk  ::  Health & Wellness

    Presented by GRMC Health Reach: Jill Eastep, RN & Tami Bates, RN CDE.All Health Talks are FREE!   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  538-4870

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Skill up  ::  Education

    participants will be introduced to an online, self-paced tutorial, KeyTrain, which helps job-seekers identify and enhance the work skills that employers are looking for.  Register, call the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 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  Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Facilitated by Frank Ogas.   

    Contact  388-1198, ext. 10

  • 06:00pm  Democratic Party Public Forum  ::  Public Meetings

    3rd Thursdays.  This month's forum is entitled: "Building Community in a Hostile Environment."The panelists will be: Frances Vasquez, retired from Silver Consolidated School District; David Shiah, former member of the Maine House of Representatives; Tiffany Knauf, Coordinator for the Grant County Community ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  (505) 717-4330.

  • 06:30pm  Esther Jamison  ::  Arts & Music

    Classical Guitar.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:30am  Gila Economic Development Alliance Roundtable Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    8:00 am - Coffee; 8:30 am - Meeting Guest Presentation: Anthony Gutierrez, Grant County Planner, will give an update on the Grant County Industrial Park Site Selection Process and suggestions on community involvement in the Grant County Master Plan implementation.Business Presentation: ...   

    Contact  Fort Bayard Room

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Skill-Up  ::  Education

    WorkKeys is used by thousands of companies to help select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. Participants will be introduced to an online-self-paced tutorial known as Key Train. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110 Additional class at 1:30-4:30.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Skill up  ::  Education

    participants will be introduced to an online, self-paced tutorial, KeyTrain, which helps job-seekers identify and enhance the work skills that employers are looking for.  Register, call the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 05:30pm  Democratic Party Awards Dinner  ::  Political

    The Grant County Democratic Party will honor three outstanding Democrats at its annual Awards Dinner: Fred Baca, Winnie Foy Momsen, and Rosalie Rael.The keynote speaker will be Senator (and gubernatorial candidate) Howie Morales, and Roxanne Lara, candidate for US Congress ...   

    Location  WNMU Dining Hall

    Contact  654-6060

  • 05:30pm - 08:00pm  La Clinica Open House  ::  Social Events

    Shauna McCorsh, CNM, FNP, invites you to tour the new facility of La Clinica Health & Birth Center for Women & Children.Enjoy refreshments, meet the staff and ask questions.    

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  388-4251

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Fridays' Welding Workshop  ::  Education

    Welding processes will mainly focus on MIG (wire feed) welding with some torch & grinder work. These sessions will give interested folks some hands-on experience with metalwork, while we convert unused bicycles and parts into art and utilitarian objects.   

    Contact  388-1444

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

    Original folk and favorite classic folk-rock.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:30pm  The Greenwood Misses  ::  Arts & Music

    Americana Folk Rock.   

    Contact  538-9911

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  ACA Enrollment Insurance Assistance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free and open to the public. Bring for each household member a picture ID, proof of residency, tax returns or a month's pay stub, a list of prescription medications and, if it applies, your Medicaid orange packet. Transportation is available ...   

  • 09:30am - 12:00pm  Ft. Bayard Walking Tour  ::  Tours

    FREE. Donations accepted to finance the preservation and restoration of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.Tour begins from the 1910 Commanding Officer's Home (number 26 on Officer's Row on the west side of the Parade Ground). The Fort Bayard Museum and ...   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

    Contact  956-3294

  • 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 - 12:00pm  Qi Gong Talk & Demonstration  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE. Facilitated by Glenn Henderson.Come explore the ancient practice of 8 Piece Brocade Qi Gong! Qi Gong is slow gentle exercises combined with mindful breathing. Brief history and discuss its philosophy followed by a demonstration of the 8 Piece Brocades.    

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  Wilderness Artisan Fair  ::  Arts & Music

    Nov. 23 & 24Featuring Local Fine Arts, Fiber Art, Photography, Ceramics, Jewelry, and Woodwork.Art, Gifts, Entertainment, and Divine Food & Drink!Live Music at 2:00 pm: Bob Einweck    

    Location  Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern

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

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.   

    Contact  535-2729

  • 01:00pm  Santa Rita Del Cobre with Terry Humble  ::  Arts & Music

    Terry Humble, an author and local historian, will give a 30-minute presentation on his book, Santa Rita Del Cobre. Humble will also discuss his latest book Silver City.Q & A session follows.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

  • 02:00pm - 05:00pm  Coffee House Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE. Music by Jesse Seaberry.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  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  The Greenwood Misses  ::  Arts & Music

    Local Americana.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:30pm  NM Music Series: Sonia & Disappear Fear  ::  Arts & Music

    Sonia and Disappear Fear, an American Pop/Indie Folk Band, appear with an opening performance by Don Conoscenti, Songwriter and Guitarist Extraordinaire.   

    Contact  538-9911

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