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Weekly View
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10:00am "Unity in Community" Presentation :: Spiritual
Mayor Mike Morones will speak on "Unity in Community." He will provide an update on relevant City issues and speak to the need for community involvement.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.
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12:00pm - 01:30pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
Every Sunday.
Location LGBT Grant County Center
Contact 519-5562
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02:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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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
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03:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Autumn Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE.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
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12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Social Events
FREE.Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.Sponsored by the Active & Alive program. Led by Mary Ann Finn.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Contact 388-0243
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05:30pm - 07:00pm HIV/AIDS Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Every Monday.
Location LGBT Grant County Center
Contact 519-5562
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09:00am Grant County Commission Work Session :: Public Meetings
The agendas for these meetings may be altered up to thirty-six (36) hours prior to the meetings; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 574-0006
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10:00am - 12:00pm Community Conversation: "Is it Loco to Speak Local?" :: Social Events
Gila/Cliff Meeting:Be part of a Community Conversation on: What We Need and How to Get It.Community Conversations are sponsored by the Grant County Food Policy Council and The Volunteer Center to bring Grant County residents together to share our thoughts ...
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Contact 388-2343
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10:00am Gila San Francisco Water Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 574-0066
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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
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02:00pm - 04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
This is a multi-activity space for exploring, experimenting, creating, gaming, and more. It includes Lego Mindstorms, chess, electronics, 3D drawing, Minecraft, programming, and other activities for ages 10+.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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05:30pm - 06:15pm "Compassion for Others; Compassion for Yourself" Meditation Series :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Four consecutive Tuesdays.Each class will start w/ a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary. Each class is self-contained. Attend one, some or all four classes. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 313-4087
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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
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07:00pm Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night :: Social Events
Location Red Barn Restaurant
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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
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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
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10:00am Capital Outlay Workshop :: Education
FREE.Sponsored by Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, the workshop is for any group seeking legislative capital outlay.Jim Barentine will also give a short presentation on CES (Cooperative Educational Services).RSVP to Priscilla Lucero: 388-1509
Location Silver City Town Hall Annex
Contact 388-1509
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10:30am Storytime :: Kids' Activity
All Ages.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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01:00pm - 05:00pm AARP Driver Safety Class :: Education
The 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 (575) 590-0540 to register.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 590-0540
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01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Every Wednesday. Everyone invited!
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
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04:30pm - 05:30pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4 to 10.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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01:00pm - 05:00pm Pro Bono Legal Fair :: Public Meetings
FREE.Grant County 6th Judicial District will have volunteer attorneys to help anyone on a "First Come/ First Served" basis on many issues, including:• Divorce• Custody/Paternity• Landlord/Tenant• Bankruptcy• Foreclosure• Creditor/Debtor• ChildSupport• Guardianship/Kinship• Wills/Probate• Powers of Attorney• Public Benefits• Unemployment• Immigration• Personal ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact (505)797-6040
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02:00pm - 04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
This is a multi-activity space for exploring, experimenting, creating, gaming, and more. It includes Lego Mindstorms, chess, electronics, 3D drawing, Minecraft, programming, and other activities for ages 10+.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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05:30pm - 06:15pm Meditation for Everyone :: Health & Wellness
Guided group meditation every Thursday.
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 313-4087.
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08:00pm Hello Dollface :: Arts & Music
Indie Soul
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 956-6144
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10:00am - 12:00pm Youth Readers Think Tank :: Kids' Activity
This is an opportunity for youth ages 10+ to tell librarians--and each other--about the best reads of the year so far and suggest titles that the library should consider adding to the collection.There will be a prize drawing for those ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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11:00am - 01:00pm Rally for Allen Weh, Candidate for NM Senate :: Political
RALLY for your United States Senator Allen Weh for U.S. Senate 2014!Refreshments provided.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
Contact 574-8109
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06:00pm - 09:00pm ACLU-NM Annual Meeting: Issues of Incarceration :: Public Meetings
FREE and open to all members and the public.The meeting will include addresses by knowledgeable speakers on the subject of Prisons and Incarceration, as well as a performance by singer/songwriter Peter Chase who won the Southwestern Chapter of the ACLU-NM's 2014 Annual Singer/Songwriter ...
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 536-3092
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06:00pm - 08:00pm Halloween/Samhain Family Concert :: Arts & Music
Four Shillings Short: Celtic World & Folk Music - A Halloween/Samhain Family Concert.Music, stories & poetry to celebrate the Celtic New Year.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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06:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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06:00pm Oktoaderfest Kick-Off Party! :: Arts & Music
6 pm - Sean Ashby, Americana Rock & Blues8 pm - MOtown
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 956-6144
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06:30pm Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit" Play :: Arts & Music
Oct. 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Nov. 1 productions.RT Dinner Theater presents a ghostly celebration of an improbable comedy: Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit.6:30 pm - Dinner Service: $35 per plate or $65 per couple. Buffet by Chef David.7:15 pm - ...
Location Old Elks Lodge
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07:30pm Tiffany Christopher :: Arts & Music
Live Music!
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
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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
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08:30am - 02:00pm Silver City Art Market :: Arts & Music
Local artists & artisans.
Location 7th & Bullard Parking Lot
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09:00am All Souls Trail Races :: Sports
Races start & finish in front of the Silco Theater on Bullard Street.5K (3.1-mile) & 15K (9.3-mile) courses. Run past La Capilla and onto Boston Hill for a hardbitten cactus and tailing-pile romp on the town's favorite urban trail.Serious race prizes, ...
Location Silco Theater
Contact 574-2902
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09:30am Fort Bayard Walking Tour :: Tours
FREE. Meet on the porch of the Commanding Officer's Quarters/Museum. The tour lasts about 2 hours. The museum is located across from the Fort Bayard Parade Ground.The Fort Bayard Museum is open from 9:30 to 12:30. Entrance fee is a donation ...
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 388-4477
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10:00am - 05:00pm Art in the Barn :: Arts & Music
Grant County Art Guild presents the 2nd Annual "Art in the Barn" show, featuring arts, fine crafts, art demonstrations and live music.Noon to 2 pm -- Mountain Aire Folk Music
Location Red Barn Restaurant
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10:00am - 12:00pm Zumbathon! for Breast Cancer Research :: Fundraiser
Local Zumba instructors have volunteered to lead this event to raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research.Join the fun, get great exercise, and give to a great cause! Door prizes and more!
Location WNMU Intramural Gym
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11:00am - 01:00pm Mask Making Class :: Kids' Activity
FREE.Children's Halloween mask making craft class.
Location Bayard Public Library
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11:00am - 02:00pm Spooktacular! :: Kids' Activity
FREE.Spooky games, creepy food and prizes for the whole family!
Location WNMU Graham Gym
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12:00pm Oktoaderfest Street Party! :: Arts & Music
Noon - Keg Toss, Pint Carry, Dancing Girls, German Food, Beer Specials, Live Music!2 pm - Soulshine5 pm - The Illusion Band8 pm - Rhythm Mystic
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 956-6144
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01:00pm - 03:00pm Halloween Ghost Walk! :: Kids' Activity
FREE.The Silver City Museum, in collaboration with Western New Mexico University's Theater 250 Storytelling class taught by Associate Professor Ann Marie Elder, is presenting a thrilling and sometimes chilling ghost walk for children and families!Children of all ages and families ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
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06:30pm Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit" Play :: Arts & Music
Oct. 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Nov. 1 productions.RT Dinner Theater presents a ghostly celebration of an improbable comedy: Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit.6:30 pm - Dinner Service: $35 per plate or $65 per couple. Buffet by Chef David.7:15 pm - ...
Location Old Elks Lodge
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07:30pm Barry Namm :: Arts & Music
Jazz Guitar.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
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09:30pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
Upcoming Events
| Sun Dec 01 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Sun Dec 01 @10:00AM - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - How to Survive the End of the World - 3845 N Swan Street |
| Tue Dec 03 @ 9:00AM - Grant Cooperative Extension-Livestock Production Program - Grant County Extension Office Conference Room |
| Tue Dec 03 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Gila/Mimbres Community Radio / KURU 89.1 FM - KURU Radio Station |
| Tue Dec 03 @12:00PM - 01:00PM Stephen Lindsey of Future Forge Speaks at Rotary Meeting - WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria |
| Tue Dec 03 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Tue Dec 03 @ 4:00PM - Silver City Public Library first chess club meeting - Silver City Public Library |
| Tue Dec 03 @ 5:00PM - Republican Christmas Election Party - Santa Clara Armory |
| Wed Dec 04 @ 7:30AM - Board of Regents of WNMU virtually special meeting - |
| Wed Dec 04 @ 9:00AM - 02:00PM WNMU Academic and Research Symposium - WNMU Miller Library |
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