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August 10, 2014 - August 16, 2014
August 10, 2014 - August 16, 2014
  • 35th Annual Gun Show  ::  Sports

    Sponsored by Gila Fish and Gun Club.   

    Location  National Guard Armory

    Contact  388-2360

  • 10:00am  "Human Population, Conservation & Survival" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

     Jack Carter will address us on the subject of "Human Population, Conservation & Survival." Dr. Carter is a well-know retired professor, author, and long-time member of our Fellowship.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after ...   

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

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 03:00pm  Farhad  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • 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  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 - 01:00pm  Grant County DWI Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Policy, prevention, intervention and treatment for people driving while intoxicated.Open to the public.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "The Sustainable Kitchen"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to everyone!This month's Community Forum is a class entitled "The Sustainable Kitchen." Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint in the kitchen using some common sense and some not-so-well-known facts. Also, introducing kids to veggies the fun ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    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

    Support group for people with vision loss and blindness.    

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  388-1108

  • 04:00pm  Chess Club  ::  Sports

    All ages welcome!   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  "How to Start and Maintain a Daily Meditation Practice"  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the series "How to Start and Maintain a Daily Meditation Practice," we will map out a step-by-step process through which you can establish a daily meditation practice of 25 minutes each day.Each class will start with a 20-25 minute guided ...   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  International Folk Dancing  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.No experience or partner required. Dancing each Tuesday at this location through August.    

    Location  Knights of Columbus Hall

    Contact  313-6985

  • 08:30am - 12:30pm  AARP Driver Safety Class  ::  Education

    The Driver Safety class is open to anyone aged 55 and older. Cost is $15 for  AARP members and $20 for non-members.  Pre-registration is required as class size is limited.  Call Jerry at (575) 590-0540 to register.     

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  590-0540

  • 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

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  NM Interstate Stream Commission Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The purpose of this meeting is two-fold: to provide information about the two-year regional and state water update process and to initiate the re-establishment of regional steering committees.   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

  • 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

  • 05:30pm  WNMU Campus Lighting Public Forum  ::  Public Meetings

    WNMU is inviting members of the community to share ideas and concepts that will help maximize the goal of enabling the university to be a more night sky friendly campus to its neighbors and community.   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  538-6336

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Food Preservation Class  ::  Education

    FREE. July 31, August 7, & August 14Judy O’Loughlin, Grant County Extension Home Economist will teach the food preservation classes. The August 14 class will address pressure canning.Space is limited, so please call the Extension office at 388-1559.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  388-1559

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "The Sustainable Kitchen"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to everyone!This month's Community Forum is a class entitled "The Sustainable Kitchen." Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint in the kitchen using some common sense and some not-so-well-known facts. Also, introducing kids to veggies the fun ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    Contact  388-2343

  • 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

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  Meditation for Everyone  ::  Health & Wellness

    Guided group meditation every Thursday.   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087.

  • 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

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Art at the Hearst  ::  Arts & Music

     Friday, Saturday and Sunday.The featured artist on Friday and Saturday will be pen and ink artist Jerry Howell.    

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

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

    Live Music!   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:00pm  Robert Brown  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • 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

  • 08:30am - 02:00pm  Silver City Art Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Local artists & artisans.   

    Location  7th & Bullard Parking Lot

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Art at the Hearst  ::  Arts & Music

     Friday, Saturday and Sunday.The featured artist on Friday and Saturday will be pen and ink artist Jerry Howell.    

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Meet the Artists - "Wilderness" Exhibit Opening  ::  Arts & Music

     Meet the artists at the opening of Wilderness: Michael Berman, James Hemphill and Anthony Howell, an exhibition with local photographer Michael Berman and his friends James Hemphill and Anthony Howell.The photography exhibit focuses on wilderness in the southwest and will ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 05:30pm  Bash on Broadway!  ::  Social Events

    Western New Mexico University will team up with the Silver City MainStreet Project to host the Bash on Broadway welcoming new and returning students to Silver City!5:30 pm - WNMU President Joseph Shepard will deliver a State of the University Address ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-6336

  • 06:30pm  Aaron Gilmartin  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music!   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 08:00pm  Starlight Dragons  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

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