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June 15, 2014 - June 21, 2014
June 15, 2014 - June 21, 2014
  • 10:00am  "Action Against Bullying" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    Damie Nelson of PFLAG and three other "subversive women" are taking action against bullying. Come listen an find out how you can support a new organization known as Grant County CARES.There will be coffee and conversation after the service, with ...   

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

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 02:00pm  Silver City Museum Book Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    3rd Sundays.The Silver City Museum Book Club is forming and looking for new members to discuss all books in the southwest genre.  This is a great way to learn about everything southwest.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  MRAC Penny Park Youth Mural Camp  ::  Kids' Activity

    June 16 through 27.Youth Mural Campers will be completing a mosaic on the east wall left of the restroom building at Penny Park.Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  538-2505

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Social Events

    FREE. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. Lots of breathing, laughing, and clapping.Sponsored by the Active & Alive Club.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  388-0243

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  MRAC Penny Park Youth Mural Camp  ::  Kids' Activity

    June 16 through 27.Youth Mural Campers will be completing a mosaic on the east wall left of the restroom building at Penny Park.Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  538-2505

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

    FREE. All ages.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 11:30am  GC Federated Republican Women's Meeting  ::  Political

    Third Tuesdays.It’s a potluck, but for those who can’t bring something, a donation of  $2.00 is welcomed.     

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  388-3717

  • 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

  • 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

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

    RESCHEDULED from June 24.Agenda available from Town Clerk.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  534-6346

  • 06:00pm  Westerners Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Don Turner is the scheduled speaker and will entertain the group with stories about the original rodeo cowgirls.A full dinner will be catered at the cost is $12.00 per person. The public is invited to attend the meeting, and should make ...   

    Location  Glad Tidings Church

    Contact  538-2888

  • 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 - 12:00pm  MRAC Penny Park Youth Mural Camp  ::  Kids' Activity

    June 16 through 27.Youth Mural Campers will be completing a mosaic on the east wall left of the restroom building at Penny Park.Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  538-2505

  • 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

  • 03:00pm  Silver City Greenways/CDT Connector Project Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The meeting will continue the discussion of what a CDT Gateway Community looks like and offers.... Trails, Signage, Maps, Services.We will also need to begin looking at The Silver City Greenways and Big Ditch Master Plan portion of the connector ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

  • 03:30pm - 06:00pm  Ribbon Cutting at Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest  ::  Social Events

    The Girl Scouts are celebrating the renovation of our building with the funding from the Free Port McMoran Community Investment Fund.There will be cookies and punch, and the community is invited to see our new roof, furnace, air conditioning unit, ...   

    Location  Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest

    Contact  590-3293

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

    Ages 4 to 10.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  MRAC Penny Park Youth Mural Camp  ::  Kids' Activity

    June 16 through 27.Youth Mural Campers will be completing a mosaic on the east wall left of the restroom building at Penny Park.Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  538-2505

  • 10:30am  Sunny Birkland Puppet Playhouse!  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.Puppets for children of all ages!   

    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

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Youth-Led Town Hall on Substance Abuse  ::  Public Meetings

    This youth-led Town Hall will focus on substance abuse issues in the community, sponsored by the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAPC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA).The public is invited to attend. Light dinner will be served ...   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  388-1198 ext. 10

  • 06:30pm  Organizational Meeting: WNMU Chicano Alumni Chapter  ::  Public Meetings

    Open to the Public.The chapter is being organized for the purpose of sponsoring fundraising events for tuition and hardship scholarships, creating networking opportunities for alumni and current students, sponsoring social events that appeal to Hispanic alumni, and providing input to ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

    Contact  538-6675

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

    8:00 am - Coffee & Conversation8:30 am - Start of MeetingPresentations will be by Teresa Dahl-Bredine Crosley, owner/operator of Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern at the Sapillo and Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distilleryin  Downtown Silver City. Also, from ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Kids' Day at the Museum!  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE. Family Fun at the Museum!Children of all ages and families will find the Museum's courtyard full of fun and free activity stations. Included will be rope making, historic games, bubble making, river art activities, a treasure hunt/navigation activity, a ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  MRAC Penny Park Youth Mural Camp  ::  Kids' Activity

    June 16 through 27.Youth Mural Campers will be completing a mosaic on the east wall left of the restroom building at Penny Park.Campers (ages 6-12 years old), apprentice interns (13 and 14), and interns (15 and older) will work with mentoring ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  538-2505

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

    Desert Larks: Celtic & Renaissance Acoustic Music.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  538-4870

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Domestic Violence Court Watch Training  ::  Education

    FREE. Information and training for people interested in volunteering for the Domestic Violence Court Watch Program.Participants will learn about the domestic violence court process, the benefits of a court watch program, and the nuts and bolts of how to do ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  (312) 498-9449

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  "Back to 50s" Sock Hop  ::  Arts & Music

    Door Prizes - Best Costumes & Dancing! Snacks & Treats!All Members & Guests are welcome. Come help raise funds for our VFW members and their families.Music and Dancing start at 8:30 pm.   

    Location  VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347

    Contact  574-8109

  • 07:30pm - 09:00pm  La Santa Cecilia Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.MRAC and WNMU present La Santa Cecilia, Los Angeles' hottest hybrid alternative band in an outdoor Silver City concert!Fresh from their 2014 Grammy win in the category of Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album, La Santa Cecilia combines Latin, ...   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  538-2505

  • 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 - 12:00pm  Energy Efficiency Day!  ::  Education

    9:00-10:00AMVicki's Eatery (corner of Market and Texas Streets)Educational Energy Efficiency Breakfast program$10 Buffet. Please make reservations by contacting575-538-1337or swGreenChamber@gmail.com10:00AM-NoonOn-site Tour of 4 Energy Efficient Community Projects (Solar, Water Conservation, Residential Construction and Commercial Construction)Join us and bring a friend.     

    Contact  538-4332

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Grant County 4-H Rodeo  ::  Sports

    4-H participants from around the state of New Mexico will be competing.    

    Location  Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena

  • 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  Fine Limitz Car Show  ::  Social Events

    FREE.All day entertainment, music, food, BBQ contest, jumping balloons.Trophies at 2 p.m.    

    Location  Gough Park

  • 06:30pm  Byron & The Boys Band  ::  Arts & Music

    Jazz.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:30pm  J. Wagner  ::  Arts & Music

    Singer/Songwriter from Albuquerque.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 08:00pm  Swing Soleil  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • 08:30pm  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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