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May 25, 2014 - May 31, 2014
May 25, 2014 - May 31, 2014
  • Silver City Blues Festival!  ::  Arts & Music

    Friday Night at Little Toad Creek:7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Roadrunners9:00pm – 1:00 am Felix Y Los GatosSaturday at Gough Park:12:15 – 1:15 pm Iya Khan1:45 – 2:45 pm Blue Monday3:15 – 4:45 pm Memphis P-Tails 5:15 – 6:45 pm ...   

    Contact  538-2505

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  "Nature's Gifts" Quilt Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Sponsored by the Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild. Viewers will be able to vote on their favorite quilt and will be able to purchase tickets for a southwest-themed donation quilt.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  388-1620

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Gila Wilderness 90th Anniversary Celebration!  ::  Social Events

    The celebration will include demonstrations about wilderness travel and activities, stations on Leave No Trace principles, presentations about life in the wilderness and information booths jointly staffed by U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service employees.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575-536-9461

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Pinos Altos Art Gallery Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Three different featured artists will be showcasing their work May 24, 25, and 26.On May 25, the featured artist will be Donna Schmidt. Her work, in several mediums, reflects the lure of Southwest and the enchantment of our corner of New ...   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 11:00am  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Picnic  ::  Social Events

    Enjoy a pot-luck picnic in the covered area at Penny Park!Come a little early, bring a dish, and a musical instrument if you'd like to play. Drinks will be provided.   

    Location  Penny Park

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

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Pinos Altos Art Gallery Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Three different featured artists will be showcasing their work May 24, 25, and 26.On May 26, the featured artist will be Mary Soule who works mostly in fabric arts, but also in ceramics and sometimes photography. She is also the Guild ...   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 10:00am  Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery  ::  Spiritual

    The Memorial Day Service at Fort Bayard National Cemetery will feature Dr. Joe Shepard, President of WNMU, as speaker.The service is hosted by the American Legion Post 18.   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetery

  • 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

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

    Every Tuesday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

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

    A support group for anyone dealing with vision loss.   

    Contact  388-1108

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  SBDC Training Class: OSHA  ::  Education

    Contact the SBDC Office to sign up for this certified training: 538-6320.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  538-6320

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

    It's the annual craft show - members will bring projects they've been working on. In addition, everyone is asked to bring a bookmark they've made. We'll trade, and go home with someone else's piece.There will be refreshments after the business ...   

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  "Modern Practices for Training the Mind" Meditation Series  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to the public.Each class will start with a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary.  Each class is self-contained: attend one, some or all five classes.  No prior meditation experience is necessary. Everyone is ...   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087

  • 08:00am - 04:00pm  SBDC Training Class: OSHA  ::  Education

    Contact the SBDC Office to sign up for this certified training: 538-6320.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  538-6320

  • 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  Grant County Commission Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Special Meeting agenda includes:a. Approve/Disapprove County Manager to proceed with purchase of Jet and AV fuel for county Airport fuel tanks, using the emergency portion of the fire excise tax fund.b. Approve/Disapprove Resolution R-14-23 Preliminary Budget FY 2014-2015.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  574-0006

  • 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

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  SBDC Training Class: First Aid  ::  Education

    Contact the SBDC Office to sign up for this certified training: 538-6320.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  538-6320

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

    Every Thursday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 12:30pm - 05:30pm  SBDC Training Class: Defensive Driving  ::  Education

    Contact the SBDC Office to sign up for this certified training: 538-6320.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  538-6320

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  GRMC Health Talk: "Chronic Pain & What You Can Do About It"  ::  Health & Wellness

    The speaker will be Craig Leicht, MD, MPH.   

    Location  Southwest Bone & Joint Center

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Pinos Altos Art Gallery Show  ::  Arts & Music

    May 30 and 31.Barbara Kejr will be the featured artist on Friday, May 30. She is well-known for her beautiful watercolors, although she also paints in oils. She was recently awarded a first place for her mixed-media entry in the ...   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 03:30pm - 05:30pm  Open House: Gila Interventional Pain Management  ::  Health & Wellness

    Meet Craig Leight MD, MPH.   

    Location  Gila Interventional Pain Management Center

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

    Original & Classic Folk/Rock.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 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 - 11:00am  Cowboy Up! at Museum Western Heritage Booth  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Silver City Museum will provide free children's activities at the Rodeo Kickoff in Downtown Silver City.Come by and explore cowboy artifacts, get your picture taken as a pioneer child, and play cowboy match-up!   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

    Contact  538-5921

  • 09:00am - 11:00am  Downtown Rodeo Day!  ::  Arts & Music

    There will be booths and events celebrating our western heritage such as the Silver City Museum cowboy trunk and pioneer cutouts, a dutch oven cooking demo by Mickey Lemon, the Grant County CowBelles and the Grant County 4-H will be ...   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Pinos Altos Art Gallery Show  ::  Arts & Music

    May 30 and 31.Barbara Smith will be the featured artist and hostess on Friday, May 31. Barbara's subjects are landscapes and still life in oils and acrylics, as well as portraits and other subjects in pastels.    

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  "Cutting For A Cure" - Relay for Life Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    $18 haircuts to benefit cancer research and services in Grant County.Sponsored by The Rage, Mirror Mirage, Virginia Greenlee and Margie Gomez.Call the salons directly to book your appointments. Walk-ins welcome.Complimentary Champagne Brunch.   

    Location  The Rage Hair Studio

    Contact  310 713-2948

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

    Every Saturday.  Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  (404) 234-5331

  • 11:00am  Memorial Team Roping Event  ::  Sports

    This Team Roping event is in memory of Walt Nichols, a well known local professional rodeo cowboy. Walt's family still resides in Silver City with son Rex Nichols carrying on the team roping tradition.The warm up roping gets under way ...   

    Location  Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena

    Contact  534-5030

  • 05:30pm  Lincoln Day Dinner  ::  Fundraiser

    The Republican Party's annual fundraiser will feature guest speakers Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez, Congressman Steve Pearce and Secretary of State Dianna Duran.5:30 pm - Cash Bar6:00 pm - Program BeginsLive music with dinner, as well as a silent auction, are ...   

    Location  WNMU Dining Hall

    Contact  538-1623

  • 06:30pm  The Latchkey Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:00pm  City of Rocks Star Party!  ::  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: Viewing ...   

    Location  City of Rocks State Park

    Contact  536-2800

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