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Mental Health First Aid Training :: Health & Wellness
Five-step action plan to help people in crisis. $70.20 cost covers materials, manual, exam and three-year certification. Registration deadine is July 7. Training is July 25.
Location Southwest Bone and Joint Institute
Contact Rebekka VanNess 575-574-2696
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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
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10:00am - 11:00am Last Days: Playing the Edge :: Spiritual
Presentation of experiences and different cultural approaches to death and dying.
Contact 575-538-0101
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01:00pm - 03:00pm Music by Amos Torres :: Arts & Music
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
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Mental Health First Aid Training :: Health & Wellness
Five-step action plan to help people in crisis. $70.20 cost covers materials, manual, exam and three-year certification. Registration deadine is July 7. Training is July 25.
Location Southwest Bone and Joint Institute
Contact Rebekka VanNess 575-574-2696
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08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County :: Social Events
2nd Mondays. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Glad Tidings Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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11:00am - 11:50am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
Program meets the needs of all people. Beginners welcome at any time. Bring a folding chair with no arms and water. First class free, subsequent classes $2.
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
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12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
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01:00pm - 03:00pm School Supply Drive - Silver City Women's Club :: Fundraiser
Collecting school supplies for Cobre, Silver and Cliff schools. Drop off Mondays. Needed items: glue sticks, hand sanitizers, rubber erasers, dry board markers and erasers, spiral notebooks, #2 pencils, 2 GB jump drives, Kleenex, children's books
Location Silver City Women's Club
Contact 575-534-0505
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04:00pm Auditions - Silver City Community Theatre :: Arts & Music
Auditions for November production of "Days are as Grass"
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact
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05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
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Mental Health First Aid Training :: Health & Wellness
Five-step action plan to help people in crisis. $70.20 cost covers materials, manual, exam and three-year certification. Registration deadine is July 7. Training is July 25.
Location Southwest Bone and Joint Institute
Contact Rebekka VanNess 575-574-2696
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11:00am - 12:30pm Embodied Prayer :: Spiritual
Learn to pray with your body.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact Shirin McArthur 505-918-0501
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11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
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04:00pm Auditions - Silver City Community Theatre :: Arts & Music
Auditions for November production of "Days are as Grass"
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact
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06:00pm Celebrate Recovery! :: Spiritual
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
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06:00pm Silver City Town Council :: Legal Notices
http://whttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Agenda available from Town Clerk.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-534-6346
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06:00pm TEA Party Patriots Meeting :: Political
Matt Schultz of the U.S. Forest Service will talk about updating the management plan for the Gila National Forest.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
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Crossroads of Empire: Early Printed Maps of the American Southwest :: Education
Exhibit runs from July 15 to August 16
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org
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08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free help for existing and prosepctive non-profits.
Location CHI Building
Contact Lisa Jimenez 575-574-5473 or
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10:30am Make It! GCCHC Craft :: Arts & Music
Free to all ages. Space limited to 35.
Location Silver City Public Library
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11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Meeting :: Political
Speaker is Kyle McCauley, President of the Grant County Cattlegrowers Association. Buffet lunch is $10
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
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01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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02:00pm - 04:00pm Senior Mobile Food Pantry :: Health & Wellness
Held the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Location Knights of Columbus Hall
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11:00am - 11:50am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
Program meets the needs of all people. Beginners welcome at any time. Bring a folding chair with no arms and water. First class free, subsequent classes $2.
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
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12:00pm - 01:00pm Health Forum - Silver City Food Co-op :: Health & Wellness
Yoga Therapy presentation by Matthew Sommerville.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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05:00pm Silver City Public Library Movie - Kung Fu Panda 2 :: Kids' Activity
Free. All Ages
Location Silver City Public Library
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06:00pm Same-Sex Marriage: Did Love Win? :: Public Meetings
Panel discussion analyzing the effect of the recent Supreme Court decision.
Location WNMU Miller Library
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06:30pm - 09:30pm Rick and Toni Perform Your Favorites :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
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Reading Logs are Due :: Kids' Activity
Last day for prize pick-up
Location Silver City Public Library
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08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Location Silver City Senior Center
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09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Sliver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Free popcorn and other food samples
Location Silver City Food Co-op
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10:00am - 05:00pm Fiber Arts Festival :: Fundraiser
The Fiber Arts Festival features juried vendors of handmade fiber art and fiber-making supplies, a variety of special exhibits, classes and workshops. Visit www.fiberartscollective.org for more information. Free classes and demonstrations: "How to Wet Felt with Wool" - July 17, 10:00am "How to Dye ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact
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12:00pm - 01:00pm Salsa Revolution :: Arts & Music
Pop/rock/mariachi favorites
Location GRMC Courtyard
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02:00pm Silver City Public Library Wild Works: Cosplay :: Kids' Activity
Free, ages 10 and older
Location Silver City Public Library
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07:30pm Twisted Vine Refugee Support Group Monthly Dance :: Social Events
Music by Brandon Perrault and his band. You must be on the door list to get in. Email jimkolb@msn.com to get on the door list. The July dance is a potluck, so bring a dish to share. Bring your own ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact
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Body Care Sample Day - Silver City Food Co-op :: Health & Wellness
Come by the Co-op and try samples of many body care products
Location 520 N. Bullard St.
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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
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06:00am Hummingbird Festival at Little Toad Creek :: Social Events
All programs are free and open to the public. Begins at dawn both days.
Location Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern
Contact 575-536-9649 or www.littletoadcreek.com
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08:00am Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Social Events
Meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot on the south side. Bring water, lunch, chairs, cameras and digging tools. Trip will be to Georgetown.
Location Wal-Mart
Contact 575-388-2010 or rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
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08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, veggie and herb starts, landscape plants and other local products. Live music.
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
Contact 575-654-4104
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09:00am - 12:00pm Colcha Embroidery Class :: Education
Learn the historic New Mexican art of Colcha Embroidery in a class taught by Rita Hartley. There is a fee, but materials are provided. To register contact The Common Thread.
Location Grant County Conference Center
Contact 575-538-5733
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09:00am - 12:00pm Help Build a Chipcrete Wall at the Office of Sustainability :: Education
On the 18th we will set up forms for the wall and on the 25th we will remove the forms and apply lime plaster to the wall around the parklet. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Location Office of Sustainability
Contact 575-654-5117 or
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09:30am Take a walking tour of old Fort Bayard :: Tours
Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum which will be open from 9:15 - noon.
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 575-388-4477, 575-956-3294
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10:00am - 05:00pm Fiber Arts Festival :: Fundraiser
The Fiber Arts Festival features juried vendors of handmade fiber art and fiber-making supplies, a variety of special exhibits, classes and workshops. Visit www.fiberartscollective.org for more information. Free classes and demonstrations: "How to Wet Felt with Wool" - July 17, 10:00am "How to Dye ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact
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10:00am Local Bikers Ride for Gospel Mission :: Fundraiser
Motorcycle ride to collect food and donations to benefit veterans. $5 per bike, $10 per car + 4 cans of food per passenger. A BBQ and music follow the ride to Mimbres.
Location Gough Park
Contact 313-5116 or 313-9369 or 388-5071
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12:00pm - 01:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: The Rediscovery of New Mexico between Coronado and Onate :: Education
Alan Osborne exmine the legacy of contact and conflice left behind by Spanish explorers
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-538-5921 www.silvercitymuseum.org
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01:30pm Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting :: Spiritual
Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-313-7417
Upcoming Events
| Wed Nov 27 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 1:00PM - Gin Rummy - Little Toad Creek Brewery |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 3:45PM - 05:00PM Classic gentle Yoga with Colleen Stinar - Church of Harmony |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 4:00PM - 08:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 4:00PM - 05:15PM TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly - American Legion Post 18 |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 5:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Jerry & the Cat Daddies - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 8:00AM - 5K Turkey Trot - Gila Valley Library - Gila Valley Public Library |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:30PM - 08:30PM Silver City Businesses Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Community - 306 N Bullard |
| Fri Nov 29 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
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