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June 08, 2014 - June 14, 2014
June 08, 2014 - June 14, 2014
  • 10:00am  "Pentecost" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    The Rev. Tyler Connoley will speak about Pentecost.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.   

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  Tri-City Buzzards Band  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.Tri-City Buzzards will play in conjunction with the current exhibit at the Silver City Museum, Parece Que Fue Ayer: Grant County Chicano Music Project.Formerly the "Buffalo Bar Band", the Tri-City Buzzards or "TCB Band" is a trio of veteran musicians.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Gallery Talk with Patricia Cano  ::  Education

    Come and learn how a committee of local Chicano music enthusiasts  and musicians worked together to reconstruct part of the musical history of the county. Patricia Cano will give a gallery talk in conjunction with the exhibit, “Parece Que Fue Ayer: ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

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

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

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

    Monthly, 2nd Mondays. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Glad Tidings Church

    Contact  537-3643

  • 04:00pm  Lego Mindstorms Robot-Building Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Ages 10 and up.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council  ::  Public Meetings

    RESCHEDULED from June 10.Agenda available from Town Clerk.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  534-6346

  • 09:00am  Grant County Commission Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Special Meeting will be followed immediately by a Work Session in preparation for the the Grant County Commission Regular Meeting on June 12.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  574-0006

  • 10:30am  Creative Creations  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE. All ages.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 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: "Compost"  ::  Health & Wellness

    June 10 & 12.This composting workshop will focus on the difference between green and brown compost, how much of each to use to amend the soil that we have, and composting solutions for small spaces. Bring your questions. Presented by ...   

    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

  • 04:00pm  Chess Club  ::  Sports

    All ages welcome!   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 04:00pm - 06:45pm  GRMC Hospice Volunteer Training  ::  Education

    Training sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday, June 3 through 19.Volunteers who are interested in brining comfor t and companionship to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families may register for the sessions at 574-4934.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  574-4934

  • 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

  • 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

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  Lego Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Ages 4 to 10.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 10:30am  Learn to Draw Comics!  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.Stephen McCraine will share his comic, Mal & Chad, with children of all ages.Don't miss the chance to learn how to draw comics from a pro!   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 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: "Compost"  ::  Health & Wellness

    June 10 & 12.This composting workshop will focus on the difference between green and brown compost, how much of each to use to amend the soil that we have, and composting solutions for small spaces. Bring your questions. Presented by ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Community Room

    Contact  388-2343

  • 04:00pm - 06:45pm  GRMC Hospice Volunteer Training  ::  Education

    Training sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday, June 3 through 19.Volunteers who are interested in brining comfor t and companionship to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families may register for the sessions at 574-4934.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  574-4934

  • 04:00pm  Movies at the Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE. All ages.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

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

    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  538-1337

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    Dinner at 5:00 pm for those who wish to eat before the meeting.Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  538-1623

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    This month's meeting will be our annual Holiday Dinner. Enjoy ham and turkey provided by the club. Each family brings its own plates (don't forget one for dessert too), utensils, napkins, a beverage and a dish to share. Also, bring ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

  • 06:00pm  Trivia Night at Rainbow Village  ::  Social Events

    LGBT will host a Trivia Night the second Thursday of every month. $2, with half the money going to a cash prize for the winner. Bring a snack to share. Call 575-519-5562 for more informaiton.   

    Location  Rainbow Village

  • 08:00am - 10:00pm  Merchants' Breakfast Roundtable  ::  Public Meetings

    NM Solar Energy Assoc. board members will discuss how the organization has been a watch dog of the Public Regulation Commission and PNM policies on renewable energy connection to the grid and impacts of renewable energy on electricity rates (to ...   

    Location  Diane's Restaurant

    Contact  538-4332

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club  ::  Social Events

    This month's guest will be Cecilia Bell, speaking on the Southern Trails.    

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-915-5865

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  GRMC Courtyard Summer Concert Series  ::  Arts & Music

    Loose Blues Band: Acoustic & Bass Guitar, Vocals, Drums & Harmonies   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  538-4870

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Solar Open House  ::  Education

    Hands-On Conservation Education:Learning stations will be set up outside and inside the office that promote waste reduction, water conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.  Students of all ages will have an exciting afternoon of fun and instructive activities about the ...   

    Location  Office of Sustainability

    Contact  519-8987

  • 02:00pm  Youth Do It Yourself Project  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.Youth do-it-yourself project for children ages 10 and up.    

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:00pm - 10:00pm  Relay for Life Dinner & Dance  ::  Fundraiser

    Cancer Survivors' Dinner & DanceSurvivor plus 1 guest - complimentary, additional guests $5Rodeo Theme:  Wear your western attireMusic provided by Geli and the Heartbreakers   

    Contact  313-9340

  • 05:30pm  Taizé Service  ::  Spiritual

    FREE. 2nd Fridays.Taizé-style worship consists of sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer and silence.  The service is non–denominational, and all are welcome.Doors of the church are open at 5:00 pm for silent contemplation.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 06:30pm  Film Event: "Beneath the Harvest Sky"  ::  Arts & Music

    Sundog Service is proud to present Silver City musician Dustin Hamman, with a screening of the Tribeca film he recently scored: Beneath the Harvest Sky.    

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  538-2505

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Silco Theater Original Seat Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Take this opportunity to purchase original theater seats that have been removed that are very much in need of a new home. The seats come in sets and each seat is $25.Funds raised at the sale will be used for Silco ...   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  574-8394

  • 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 - 02:00pm  Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    9:00 to 10:00 am - Members only sale10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Everyone welcomeStock up on Summer Books! .50 paperbacks, $1.00 Hardbacks. Authors range from Nelson DeMille to Nora Roberts and everything in between. Browse to discover new authors ...   

    Location  Friends of the Library Warehouse

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  HDHS Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Bring your pets to the High Desert Humane Society for vaccination.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  538-9261

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Craft Class: Make "Coyote Scat" Trail Food!  ::  Kids' Activity

    Make some trail food and go for a hike with Dad for Father's Day!Young crafters will become young chefs, and create "Coyote Scat", a trail food that is fun to make. Crafters will be able to take the trail food ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 10:00am  Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting  ::  Social Events

    DAR members and anyone interested in joining the DAR are invited to attend.    

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  574-8394

  • 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  Book Signing: "Butterfield's Byway"  ::  Arts & Music

    Melody Groves will present and sign her book, "Butterfield's Byway; America's First Overland Mail Route Across the West."John Butterfield’s mail service connected the East and West Coasts in one of the great entrepreneurial and pioneering stories of the American West. Join author ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  538-5921

  • 06:00pm  SWNMTC Veterans' Ball  ::  Fundraiser

    SWNM Transition Center (SWNMTC), Inc. would like to invite the community to their first annual Veterans Ball. The SWNMTC's goal is to assist homeless veteran and others, and has been active with food and clothing distributions.The guest speaker for the ...   

    Location  WNMU Dining Hall

    Contact  313-7112

  • 06:30pm  Film Event: "Beneath the Harvest Sky"  ::  Arts & Music

    Sundog Service is proud to present Silver City musician Dustin Hamman, with a screening of the Tribeca film he recently scored: Beneath the Harvest Sky.    

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  538-2505

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