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May 11, 2014 - May 17, 2014
May 11, 2014 - May 17, 2014
  • 10:00am  "Bring Many Names" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    The Rev. Tyler Connoley will lead the service on the topic "Bring Many Names." Using the hymn by Brian Wren as a jumping off point, Tyler will share stories and thoughts on some of the many metaphors for the divine: ...   

  • 12:00pm - 01:30pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

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

    FREE and open to the public. Performances on May 9 & 11.Singers are directed by Valdeen Wooton and accompanied by Virginia Robertson and Nada Dates on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass violin.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 11:00am  AARP Widowed Persons Service Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Monthly, 2nd Mondays. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Glad Tidings Church

    Contact  537-3643

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

    Every Monday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  HIV/AIDS Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Monday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Planting for Eating & Saving Seed Class  ::  Education

    2nd Mondays, April through October.Taught by two local experts, George Farmer and Monica Rude, this seven course series will cover planning a garden for seed saving, getting intimate with plants, soil and cultivation, harvesting and seed processing, seed storage and ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  388-2988

  • 11:30am - 12:45pm  Slow Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "How to Eat Vegetables from Your Garden Every Day of the Year"  ::  Health & Wellness

    May 13 & 15. FREE and open to everyone.Susan Van Auken, an experienced local gardener, will teach you 5 steps that will help you eat your own crisp, delicious and bursting with flavor vegetables throughout the year.Tea and light refreshments ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Community Room

    Contact  388-2343

  • 01:00pm - 03:30pm  Congressman Pearce's Staff Mobile Office Meeting  ::  Political

    The public is invited to meet face-to-face with members of Congressman Pearce’s staff to discuss legislation, issues important to them, or any help they may need with casework/assistance in dealing with a federal agency.   

  • 01:00pm  Low Vision Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    A support group for anyone dealing with vision loss.   

    Contact  388-1108

  • 08:30am - 04:30pm  WNMU Digital Forensics Seminar  ::  Education

    FREE and open to the public. Offered May 14 & May 15.The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Drew Hamilton.The seminar is "hands-on" as each student will be using a laptop computer during the presentation to learn topics such as ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

    Contact  538-6266

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

    FREE.Join us in the second floor conference room for free consulting services to nonprofit organizations (or those considering becoming a nonprofit org).   

    Location  The Center for Health Innovation

    Contact  534-0101, ext 2108

  • 09:00am - 11:00pm  Medicare Assistance  ::  Health & Wellness

    SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Volunteers are available to answer questions about Medicare and help with applications for medication assistance.   

    Location  Silver Health Care

    Contact  538-2981

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    All Ages.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Every Wednesday. Everyone invited!   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 03:30pm  Senior Life Cycle Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    FREE.Community group dedicated to raising the quality of life for seniors in Grant County.   

    Contact  388-1198

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  CATS Camera Class  ::  Education

    CATS Camera/Microphone Class will turn you into a producer who gets noticed with CATS's awesome new cameras!FREE to members; $10 to non-members. Call to reserve a space at least 24 hours in advance: 534-0130.   

    Location  CATS/KOOTS Studio

    Contact  534-0130

  • 08:30am - 04:30pm  WNMU Digital Forensics Seminar  ::  Education

    FREE and open to the public. Offered May 14 & May 15.The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Drew Hamilton.The seminar is "hands-on" as each student will be using a laptop computer during the presentation to learn topics such as ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

    Contact  538-6266

  • 11:30am - 12:45pm  Vinyasa Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Thursday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "How to Eat Vegetables from Your Garden Every Day of the Year"  ::  Health & Wellness

    May 13 & 15. FREE and open to everyone.Susan Van Auken, an experienced local gardener, will teach you 5 steps that will help you eat your own crisp, delicious and bursting with flavor vegetables throughout the year.Tea and light refreshments ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Community Room

    Contact  388-2343

  • 05:30pm  "Green Drinks" Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    RESCHEDULED from May 8.The monthly Green Drinks meeting is sponsored by the Southwest NM Green Chamber of Commerce and the NM Solar Energy Association-Silver City Chapter.Please join us and bring a friend! Food and drinks are Dutch Treat.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  538-4332

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

    8:00 am - Coffee and Conversation8:30 am - Business MeetingThis month's presentations will be by Nickolas Seibel, new owner/operator of the Silver City Daily Press, and Lee Gruber of the Silver City Clay Festival.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 10:00am  Ribbon Cutting: Gowns, Gifts-n-More  ::  Public Meetings

    Co-Owners Molly and Anissa Andazola invite you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony.   

    Location  Gowns, Gifts-n-More

    Contact  956-6059

  • 06:00pm  WNMU Spring Commencement Ceremony  ::  Education

    Harrison Schmitt, former astronaut and US Senator, will be delivering the commencement keynote address.   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  538-6336

  • 06:30pm  Loose Blues Band  ::  Arts & Music

    Local Blues.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:00pm  Cynical Bird  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

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

    Every Saturday during growing season.Enjoy fresh produce, meats, and fixin's from local farmers, as well as accompaniment by local musicians!   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

    Contact  388-2343

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Golf Tournament: Hole in One Challenge!  ::  Sports

    Green Fees, Golf Cart, Breakfast, and Lunch all included in entry fee.Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Teams, Closest to Pin, Goodie Bags, and much more!!!Sponsored by the Silver City Woman's Club. Proceeds benefit Preservation of the Woman's Club Historical Building.   

  • 10:00am  "Pushing the Limits" Discussion Series  ::  Education

    One of a series of four events: Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 12, and May 17.Each discussion will feature videos of author interviews and human interest stories. Dr. Lynn Haugen, assistant professor of biology at Western New Mexico University, will assist ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  Vinyasa Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Saturday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 02:00pm  "Heart Lightning" CD Release Party  ::  Arts & Music

    Local performing songwriter, Azaima Anderson has departed from her folk/pop musical roots to create "Heart Lightning," an album of prosperity chants.    

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  956-9419

  • 02:00pm  Book Signing: "Wicked Women of the West"  ::  Arts & Music

    Donna Birchell, author of three books on local New Mexico history, presents the raucous tales of these wild women in her collection, The Wicked Women of the West, that proves crime in early New Mexico wasn't only a boys' game!   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  538-5921

  • 06:30pm  Bop Jazz Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:00pm  Morgan Brothers Band  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

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