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October 19, 2014 - October 25, 2014
October 19, 2014 - October 25, 2014
  • 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.   

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

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  HIV/AIDS Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Monday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 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

  • 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

  • 10:00am  Gila San Francisco Water Commission Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  574-0066

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Red Barn Restaurant

  • 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

  • 10:00am  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

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    All Ages.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 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

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Every Wednesday. Everyone invited!   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

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

    Ages 4 to 10.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Guided group meditation every Thursday.   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087.

  • 08:00pm  Hello Dollface  ::  Arts & Music

    Indie Soul   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 07:30pm  Tiffany Christopher  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music!   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  Mask Making Class  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.Children's Halloween mask making craft class.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Spooktacular!  ::  Kids' Activity

    FREE.Spooky games, creepy food and prizes for the whole family!   

    Location  WNMU Graham Gym

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 07:30pm  Barry Namm  ::  Arts & Music

    Jazz Guitar.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 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

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