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December 07, 2014 - December 13, 2014
December 07, 2014 - December 13, 2014
  • 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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