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November 03, 2013 - November 09, 2013
November 03, 2013 - November 09, 2013
  • 10:00am  "A Covenant and a Memorial" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    Sunny Yates will discuss "A Covenant and a Memorial," based on the UU World article found atwww.uuworld.org/ideas/articles/285904.shtml. Congregational covenants are declarations of interdependence.Please join us; there will be coffee and conversation after the service. Remember to turn your clock BACK.   

  • 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 - 01:30pm  Community Investment Fund Training & Panel Discussion  ::  Education

    Learn the dos and don'ts from previous CIF granteers and CIF Review Committee members. Free. Fort Bayard Room. For more information, call 575-388-1198   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center

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

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes; lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Sponsored by the Active & Alive Program. Meets first, third and fifth Mondays of the month.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 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

  • 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

       

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Computer Training: Basic Computer Class  ::  Education

    FREE Computer Skills Training by the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico. Basic Computer Class: Participants will learn the fundamentals of computers and get hands-on experience with Windows 7. Two 3-hour sessions for each class. Register at 575-527-8799, ext. 110. Classes are limited ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Basic Computer Class  ::  Education

    Participants will learn fundamentals of computers and get hands-on experience with Windows 7. Register early, limited space.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-527-8799, Ext 110

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

       

    Contact  590-0078

  • 02:45pm - 04:45pm  Mobile Bike Repair workshop  ::  Kids' Activity

    Mobile Bike Repair Workshop. 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. San Lorenzo Elementary, Mimbres Valley. Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at ...   

    Location  San Lorenzo Elementary

  • 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  Gene Booth  ::  Arts & Music

    old-time country. Free   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 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

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 02:45pm - 04:45pm  Mobile Bike Repair Workshop  ::  Kids' Activity

     Hurley Elementary, Hurley. Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at cost. Made possible by the New Mexico Children’s Foundation.   

    Location  Hurley Elementary

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

    1st Wednesdays.   

    Contact  388-1198

  • 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.   

  • 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.   

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

    FREE.  For ages 4 to 10.   

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Hunger for Knowledge Dinner  ::  Fundraiser

    The Volunteer Center of Grant County and WNMU students in Dr. Emma Bailey’s Social Inequality and Sociology of Food courses are pleased to invite everyone in the community to enjoy a communal dining experience and participate in some engaging activities while helping to ...   

    Contact  538-6634

  • 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 - 06:30pm  Movie Maker Class!  ::  Education

    Want to show others your photos, but they aren't interested?  Learn how to turn your digital photos into a video production!Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot.   

    Contact  534-0130

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

    Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

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

    Local Finger-Style Guitar.   

    Contact  538-9911

  • 07:30pm  Anthony Kearns in Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Anthony Kearns is acknowledged as Ireland's Finest Tenor, whose international repertoire spans everything from from the instpirational and spiritual to operetta and grand opera.Join us as Grant County Community Concert Association presents an evening to remember!   

    Contact  538-5862

  • 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  Brown Bag Series: "The Bell Ranch"  ::  Education

    FREE.  David Remley will present The Bell Ranch: Cattle Ranching In The Southwest, 1824-1947, an informative, engaging, and fascinating history of cattle ranching in the Southwest from the founding of the Bell Ranch as part of a Spanish government land grant, down to ...   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Introduction to Yard and Garden Infrastructure Design  ::  Education

    Silver City Food Coop back room (off 6th Street, near the creek).  Jean Eisenhower will discuss consideration for sun, wind, water, cold air flow, privacy, views, noise, animals, and more! Free. HomeandGardenInspiration.net.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Community Room

  • 01:30pm  NM Governor's Commission on Disability Public Forum  ::  Public Meetings

    Open to the public.   

    Contact  (505) 476-0412

  • 02:45pm - 04:45pm  Mobile Bike Repair Workshop  ::  Kids' Activity

    Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at cost. Made possible by the New Mexico Children’s Foundation.   

    Location  Snell Middle School

  • 03:00pm  Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Literacy- Link-Leamos Meet and Greet  ::  Social Events

    Coffee at Javalina downtown. All volunteers/tutors invited and those interested in volunteering. 388-0892   

  • 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  Evening Meditation with Jeff Goin  ::  Health & Wellness

    Resuming Thursday evening meditation Call 313-4087  www.jeffgoinhypnotherapy.com   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Rotary Club Birthday Party!  ::  Social Events

    The Silver City Rotary Club will celebrate the 90 years of the organization with a public birthday party for the community.Food will be served, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.    

    Contact  534-1135

  • 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  Reina Flores McCarthy  ::  Arts & Music

    traditional Mexican songs. free   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Women's Cancer Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Froese.   

    Contact  388-1198, ext. 10

  • 03:00pm  Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 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  Brandie Bingham  ::  Arts & Music

    acoustic folk   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 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

  • 07:30pm  Golden Dragon Acrobats  ::  Arts & Music

    The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents this amazing performance from China, combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music in a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.   

    Contact  538-2505

  • 07:30pm  Sean Ashby  ::  Arts & Music

    Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist for Sarah McLaughlan from Canada.   

    Contact  538-9911

  • 08:00am - 10:00am  Emergency Help for Utility Bills energy fair  ::  Health & Wellness

    PNM will host a free assistance fair for Iincome-eligible residents who have a financial crisis and have not received funds through the PNM Good Neighbor Fund this year can apply for utility bill assistance. To apply for assistance, bring your ...   

    Location  St. Francis Newman Center

  • 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 ...   

  • 09:00am - 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  Community Bike Ride  ::  Health & Wellness

    Will pick up riders at The Bike Works Branch Shop, 820 Bullard St. Bikes and helmets available at Root Shop. Bring lunch or money for lunch   

    Location  Bike Works Shop

    Contact  575-388-1444

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Craft Class: Handkerchief Doll  ::  Kids' Activity

    For crafters aged 8 and older. Pre-registration at 538-5921; class size limited to 10 participants.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    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  Free Tree Giveaway  ::  Education

     Park in city lot at 12th and Pope. One tree per person. Choose from; Arizona Ash, Golden Rain, Chinese Pistashe, Cottonwood, Globe Willow, or NM Olive. Tree planting demonstration and other useful tree information. Co-sponsored by TreeNM and PNM. For ...   

    Location  Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability

  • 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  Book Signing: "Two Prospectors"  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Museum invites you to a book reading and signing for Two Prospectors: The Letters of Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark with Johnny Dark.Two Prospectors gathers nearly forty years of correspondence and transcribed conversations between Shepard and Dark. In these ...   

    Contact  538-5921

  • 03:00pm  Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 06:00pm - 10:30pm  Classics Through the Decades  ::  Fundraiser

    LIfe with Father at 6 p.m. Meet John Doe at 8:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested per showing   

    Location  Silco Theater

  • 06:00pm  Dr. Iya Khan  ::  Arts & Music

    free   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:30pm  Silver City String Beans  ::  Arts & Music

    Bluegrass.  Free   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 08:00pm  The Twisted Vine Group  ::  Arts & Music

    Old Elk's Club Rhythm Mystic and Brandon Perrault   

  • 08:00pm - 12:00am  VFW to offer entertainment Nov. 9  ::  Social Events

    NO COVER CHARGE VFW located at Hwy 180 and Yucca Street in Arenas Valley. Great music, dancing and entertainment by DJ Hector Carrillo. All welcome to join fellow members and their guests. More information call 534-9425 or 574-8109   

    Location  VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347

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