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10:00am - 05:00pm Mimbres Hot Springs Studio Sale :: Arts & Music
Dec. 6 & 7.The 34th Annual Mimbres Hot Springs Studio Sales features the work of thirty artists, free refreshments, door prizes,and live music.
Location Mimbres Hotsprings Ranch
Contact 536-9935
10:00am Travels to Cuba Presentation :: Spiritual
Author Richard Mahler will speak about his recent two-week trip to Cuba.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.
11:00am - 04:00pm Christmas Boutique! :: Arts & Music
Grant County Home Business Network's Christmas Boutique will feature over 75 booths and will again offer local entertainment and delicious food for sale.Who knows? Santa Clause may also make an appearance for professional photos with your children!
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact 538-5544
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
03:00pm Community Chamber Singers Christmas Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public.Composers represented in the concert will be: Ropartz, Gibbons, Billings, Estelle, Sweelinck, Davison, Giffen, Johnson, Smith, Letourneau, Bernon, and Lightfoot. Accompaniment will be provided by Patricia Prewit and Virginia Robertson on piano. Other instruments used ...
Location First Presbyterian Church
11:00am AARP Widowed Persons Service Meeting :: Social Events
Monthly, 2nd Mondays. All singles are welcome.
Location Glad Tidings Church
Contact 537-3643
12:00pm Rivers,Trails and Conservation Assistance Coalition Meeting :: Public Meetings
The meeting will address ongoing plans for the Greenways, local trails and the Continental Divide Trail.
Location Silver City Public Library
01:00pm - 03:00pm Heinrich Staff's Mobile Office :: Political
Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other federal programs. Information regarding health care open enrollment will also be available at Mobile Office Hours.All are encouraged to ...
Location The Commons
Contact (575) 523-6561
05:30pm - 07:00pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
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
11:30am - 12:15pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Community Forum: "Pressure Cooking" :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Dec. 9 and 11.The Silver City Food Co-op's December Community Forum is a class on Pressure Cooking. Come learn how to create fast and delicious food as well as cook black beans better at high altitude and rice in ...
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
02:00pm - 04:00pm GED Practice Test :: Education
Presented by Literacy Link - Leamos.To register, call 388-0892. Limit 14 students.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 388-0892
05:30pm - 07:30pm GRMC State of the Hospital Address :: Public Meetings
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-4870
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
06:00pm Silver City Town Council :: Public Meetings
2nd & 4th Tuesdays.Agenda available from Town Clerk.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 534-6346
06:30pm Westerners' Meeting: "Treasure Hunting in New Mexico: Facts & Fantasy" :: Social Events
Dr. BarrAlong with discuss the various levels of treasure searching in New Mexico, along with entertaining the group with tales of hidden treasure and lost mines. He will also hold a contest at the end of the program with a raffle ...
Location Glad Tidings Church
Contact 538-2888
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
10:30am 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
02:00pm - 04:00pm Workshop: "Small Business Social Media: Beyond Facebook" :: Education
FREE."Small Business Social Media: Beyond Facebook" Workshop will be presented by WNMU's Abe Villarreal with SBDC and the Silver City Library, cosponsors.Limited seating of 14 – save your seat now. Register at 538-6342, or sbdc@wnmu.edu
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-6342
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 Democratic Party Meeting :: Political
2nd Wednesdays. Bring a dish and bring a friend!5:30 pm - Potluck Social6:20 pm - Business Meeting
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 654-6060
05:30pm - 06:30pm Movie Maker Video Editing Class :: Education
For the video novice. A simple editing program to get you started.Call 24 hours in advance to reserve a spot at 534-0130.
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
07:00pm Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live Music!
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
07:00pm Trivia Night! :: Social Events
Every Wednesday with quizmaster Josh White.Bar food, local beer and spirits, with no cover charge, and prizes of gift certificates for $25 and $15. Team of six people, max.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
08:00pm Winter & Holiday Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE.The Concert Band of the Southwest, conducted by David Kendrick, will present its Winter & Holiday Concert. Volunteer musicians ranging in age from 15 to 75 will perform a unique selection of contemporary, jazz, and Holiday music.
Location Cobre High School
Contact 388-7874
09:00am Grant County Commission Regular 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
11:30am - 12:45pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Community Forum: "Pressure Cooking" :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Dec. 9 and 11.The Silver City Food Co-op's December Community Forum is a class on Pressure Cooking. Come learn how to create fast and delicious food as well as cook black beans better at high altitude and rice in ...
Location Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space
Contact 388-2343
04:00pm - 06:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Hangout for exploring, experimenting, creating, gaming, and more: Lego Mindstorms, chess, electronics, 3D drawing, Minecraft, etc.For children ages 10 and up.
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
05:30pm - 06:15pm Meditation for Everyone :: Health & Wellness
Guided group meditation every Thursday.
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 313-4087.
05:30pm - 08:00pm Victorian Christmas Open House :: Social Events
The Silver City Museum's 30th Annual Victorian Christmas Open House is presented in the sharing spirit of early community celebrations and set in the museum's historic H. B. Ailman House.Entertainment in the holiday spirit will be presented throughout the Victorian ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
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 GRMC Auxiliary Bake Sale :: Fundraiser
Gila Regional Medical Center Auxiliary volunteers are making burritos, pies, cakes, sweet breads, and cookies to sell for the holidays. Diane's Bakery has kindly donated a special cake for a drawing. Crafts created by Auxiliary members will also be available ...
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact 538-4657
10:00am - 12:00pm Open Computer Lab :: Education
Presented by Silver City Librarians.The Library's mobile computer lab will be open for tutorials, to learn and practice computer skills, and to ask questions. Bring your own computer, if you wish.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
10:30am Silver City Woman's Club Meeting :: Social Events
2nd Fridays.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 538-3452
03:00pm - 07:00pm Studio Art Show :: Arts & Music
Dec. 12 & 13Come and enjoy a friendly reception of refreshments and goodies on both Friday and Saturday.Featured painters are Ginna Heiden, Miriam Hill, Deb Hutchings, Gay Marks, Sara McKensie, Jane Seavers and Thia Utz.Head toward The Buckhorn in Pinos ...
Location Art Studio
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
06:00pm Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Jazz Guitar.
Location Diane's Parlor
Contact 538.8722
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
07:00pm Jim Jones :: Arts & Music
Jim Jones was just voted best male performer by the Western Music Association.
07:00pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Live Music!
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
08:30pm VFW Dance! :: Arts & Music
Listen to the great sounds of Pop, Light Rock, Country Western and Spanish, all to your liking. Come listen and dance to great music for Members & Guests. It all goes to help our Veterans and their Families.See you there ...
Location VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347
Contact 574-8109
Sugar Plum Saturday! :: Social Events
Free sweets and treats downtown at participating shops and galleries, December 13 & 20.Look for Gingerbread signs, or pick up a list at the Visitor's Center or the Murray Hotel, 200 W Broadway, Silver City.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
09:00am - 02:00pm Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Members only from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Open to everyone from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.We have a wonderful selection of Christmas books, cookbooks, bird books and NM histories. In the rare book room, new volumes have been added.New: All ...
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
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 - 12:00pm Craft Class: "Decorate Holiday Cookies" :: Kids' Activity
Get into the holiday spirit and decorate cookies to take home and share. Young chefs will be able to decorate delicious sugar cookies generously donated by Diane's Restaurant.Crafters aged 8 and older are welcome to register for the craft classes. ...
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 - 05:00pm Silver City Holiday Market :: Arts & Music
FREE.Local artists from the Grant County and the southwest area are featuring their handmade treasures in historic downtown Silver City. Live music and festivities in the spirit of the holidays will be featured! Discover unique and truly one-of-a-kind gifts for your ...
Location Old Post Office Building
10:00am - 03:00pm Studio Art Show :: Arts & Music
Dec. 12 & 13Come and enjoy a friendly reception of refreshments and goodies on both Friday and Saturday.Featured painters are Ginna Heiden, Miriam Hill, Deb Hutchings, Gay Marks, Sara McKensie, Jane Seavers and Thia Utz.Head toward The Buckhorn in Pinos ...
Location Art Studio
10:00am - 11:30am Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
10:00am Wreaths Across America Day :: Spiritual
Grant County Community will gather once again to honor veterans during the holiday season.The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve including their families who sacrifice, and Teach our children the cost of ...
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetery
Contact 538-2626
11:00am - 01:00pm Navajo Weaving Demonstration :: Arts & Music
Wild West Weaving presents Bronco Martinez and Judy Davis in a Navajo Weaving Presentation and Demonstration from the first Navajo Crownpoint auctioneer, as well as a 2 hour weaving demonstration.
Location Wild West Weaving Gallery
03:00pm Battle of the Badges! :: Fundraiser
Toys for Tots is holding its annual Battle of the Badges during which Police and Firefighters play their annual football game/scrimmage. Everyone is welcome to attend. Price of admission is $5 or a new toy which will go to Toys ...
Location Silver High School
06:00pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues.
Location Diane's Parlor
Contact 538.8722
07:00pm Black Tie Holiday Benefit Ball! :: Arts & Music
Get festive and inventive with this Victorian Steampunk themed ball! Great food, friends, and fun.Live music by Bad News Blues Band from Tucson. Catering by W&N Enterprises. Tickets $50.Proceeds will benefit the Mimbres Region Arts Council programs.
Contact 538-2505
07:00pm Jim Jones :: Arts & Music
Jim Jones was just voted best male performer by the Western Music Association.
07:00pm Joe & Danny :: Arts & Music
Latin and Jazz Duo.
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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