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Silver City Clay Festival! :: Arts & Music
The 2013 CLAY Festival will take place over the course of a week, beginning Saturday, July 27th and ending Sunday, August 4th. Join us this year as we celebrate CLAY in all its forms!For a list of events, see www.clayfestival.com.
Contact 538-5560
10:00am "Birth, Death, and the Afterlife" Presentation :: Spiritual
Madonna Kettler will speak about "Birth, Death and the Afterlife: Remembering Who You Really Are." She will share case studies and personal experiences based on the work she has done over the past 20 years.There will be time for questions, ...
10:00am Gila Friends Meeting :: Spiritual
Join us in the unity of group meditation to satisfy the spirit. This manner of worship is open to all.Dec. 30 at 11:30 am - Bring a dish and share with Friends in a social gathering.
Location First Church of Harmony
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
All LGBT folk, friends and allies WELCOME!Bring a dish to share if you like.
Contact 388-5430
12:30pm Hiroshima Peace Day :: Spiritual
Join with others in the community to remember the destructive power unleashed on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to renew our commitment to preventing it from happening again. The event will begin with silent remembrance followed by sharing among the group.Look ...
Contact 654-0464
01:00pm - 02:00pm Butter Making Demonstration :: Education
Come and learn how to churn butter and enjoy the rewards! We will churn butter in the Silver City Museum kitchen. After the butter is made, participants can enjoy it on fresh tortillas!
Contact 538-5921
05:00pm Capoeira Quinto Sol :: Arts & Music
Capoeira Quinto Sol is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self-expression, and community. All ages welcome.
Contact 534-0665
03:30pm - 05:00pm Animal Friends of New Mexico Meeting :: Public Meetings
Everyone is welcome!
Contact 534-1024
10:00am Chess Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 11 to 18.
Contact 538-3672
11:00am Home & Garden Design Class :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Jean Eisenhower shares her design secrets and helps you get ahead of your garden space so you can avoid fundamental garden problems early.
Contact 388-2343
01:30pm Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Contact 590-0078
03:00pm - 06:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
04:00pm LEGO "Mindstorm" :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 14 to 18.
Contact 538-3672
04:00pm - 05:00pm Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.
Contact 538-9326 or 313-4591
05:30pm - 06:30pm Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.
Contact 538-1244 or (505) 469-7505
08:00am Ace Day Ladies Golf Tournament :: Sports
First Wednesdays, monthly April to October.The Silver City Ladies Golf Association (SCLGA) conducts this golf tournament called Ace Day. The winners are those who have the lowest net score in their flight. The ladies who win this each month receive ...
Contact 388-9187
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE consulting services to nonprofit organizations and those considering becoming one.
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
10:00am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, and movement. For children ages 0 to 8.
Contact 538-3672
12:00pm - 05:30pm Registration for Recreation Center After-School Program :: Kids' Activity
The program is open to children ages 6-12 and based on first-come/first-serve. It begins on August 12 and runs through the school year. Children are picked up at their respective elementary schools and fed a snack. Includes supervised activities until ...
Contact 388-3087
03:00pm Grant County Food Policy Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
1st Wednesdays.
Contact 388-1198
03:30pm - 05:00pm Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting :: Public Meetings
First Wednesdays.Learn more through local resources and promote local preparedness. Chaired by SCPD Capt. Ricky Villalobos and features guest presenters.
06:30pm Farhad :: Arts & Music
Finger Style Flamenco Guitar.
Contact 538-9911
03:30pm - 05:30pm Mimbres Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Weekly.
Contact 574-7674
04:00pm Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd Thursdays.
Contact (575) 597-4891
04:00pm - 05:00pm Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.
Contact 538-9326 or 313-4591
05:00pm Movies at the Library :: Arts & Music
FREE. For all ages!
Contact 538-3672
05:30pm Green Drinks Networking & Social :: Social Events
SW New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce and the NM Solar Energy Association-Silver City Chapter host this monthly event.Food and drinks are dutch treat.
Contact 313-1388 or 538-4332
05:30pm - 06:30pm Silver Stompers Line Dancing Class :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Beginning classes twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.Line dance is a low impact aerobic exercise benefiting almost everyone. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not "stick" to a smooth floor.
Contact 538-1244 or (505) 469-7505
06:00pm Capoeira Quinto Sol :: Arts & Music
Capoeira Quinto Sol is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self-expression, and community. For ages 11 to 20.
Contact 534-0665
06:00pm Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd Thursdays. The monthly meeting includes potluck at 6:00 pm; then meeting, rock draw, and program at 6:45 pm.
Contact 535-1393
08:30am - 05:00pm Boston Hill Field Design Meeting & Site Visits :: Education
August 8, 9, and 10.Public input sought for safeguarding abandoned mine features on Boston Hill. Attend some or all of the event, visit the site, and give your feedback to the design team.
Contact (505) 761-9700
10:00am Craft Class :: Kids' Activity
Have fun with a new and different craft class every week!
Contact 538-3672
12:00pm - 01:00pm GRMC Courtyard Summer Concert Series :: Arts & Music
Concert every Friday!Silver Stompers and Donna Bornman - Singer/Songwriter and Line Dancers.
04:00pm LEGO "Mindstorm" :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 14 to 18.
Contact 538-3672
05:30pm Taizé Service :: Spiritual
FREE. Taizé-style worship consists of sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer and silence. The service is non–denominational, free to the public and all are welcome. Doors of the church are open at 5:00 pm for silent contemplation.
06:00pm Bike Works Friday Evenings :: Social Events
6:00 to 8:00 pm -- Repair Classes: Keep your bike in tip-top shape! 6:00 pm -- Social Bike Ride: For beginners and experienced riders to join an evening ride around Silver City. 8:30 pm -- Bike-In Movie Night: Bring a chair and ...
Contact 388-1444
08:00pm - 11:59pm Dance Night at VFW Post 3347 :: Arts & Music
Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment!Every Friday Dance Night to the Music of Hector Carrillo: Pop, Light, Rock, Country Western and Spanish, all to your liking!!!All proceeds help our Veterans and their families.
Contact 574-8109
08:00am - 05:00pm Fabric & Fiber Sale! :: Fundraiser
A very special one-day sale which offers a unique opportunity to purchase some high quality fabric and yarn at bargain prices!Members of the fiber arts collective and others are gleaning their stashes to offer a really unique assortment of fabrics ...
Contact 538-5733
08:30am - 03:00pm Boston Hill Field Design Meeting & Site Visits :: Education
August 8, 9, and 10.Public input sought for safeguarding abandoned mine features on Boston Hill. Attend some or all of the event, visit the site, and give your feedback to the design team.8:30 to 11:00 am - Site Visits1:00 to ...
Contact (505) 761-9700
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Fresh produce, locally grown plants, herbal products, eggs, locally farmed meats, baked goods and more. Support your local farmers! Enjoy the Music! Coffee & prepared food for sale.
Contact 654-4104
09:00am - 12:00pm Rabies Vaccination Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Both 1-year and 3-year rabies vaccinations will be available, as well as feline fel-o-vax and canine distemper, parvo and combo vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier, and all cats in a carrier.
Contact 538-9261
10:00am - 06:00pm Art in the Barn :: Arts & Music
Award-winning artists, photographers and fine crafters from the Grant County Art Guild and other outstanding artists from the community will be showing their work for the enjoyment of all. Among the artists are Roz Springer, Carolyn Paez and Connie Thibeau. ...
Contact 590-1587
10:00am - 02:00pm Bike Works Community Bike Ride :: Sports
Riding on roads and trails. Bring water, lunch, and a sense of exploration. Difficulty determined by the group.
Contact 399-1444
10:00am Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting :: Social Events
2nd Saturdays.Visiting DAR members and those interested in joining are invited to attend. A pot luck lunch at 11:30 will follow the meeting.
Contact 574-8394
10:00am - 12:00pm Medicine Pouch Craft Class :: Kids' Activity
For crafters aged 8 years and older. Parent or guardian attendance required.Pre-register at 538-5921.
Contact 538-5921
01:00pm - 04:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
06:00pm "The Outlaw" Film at the Silco :: Fundraiser
The film The Outlaw (1943) stars Jane Russell and is a compelling, but offbeat, movie about Billy the Kid.Tickets are $15, and the event is a fund raiser for the Silco Theater renovations.
06:30pm Greenwood Misses :: Arts & Music
07:30pm The Roadrunners :: Arts & Music
Rock & Blues
Contact 538-9911
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