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Pickamania! :: Arts & Music
A full weekend of great acoustic music in Gough Park, FREE and open to the public! A fantastic lineup, including: a Friday evening street dance; Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem headlining on Saturday; and two full days of first rate ...
Contact 538-2505
08:00am Field Trip to the McMillan Campground :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Gila Native Plant Society sponsors this field trip to the McMillan Campground in the Gila National Forest.Hikers are asked to bring water, lunch, a hat and sunscreen and to wear good hiking shoes.
Contact 388-5192
10:00am "It Takes a Community to Write a Book" Presentation :: Fundraiser
Tom Hester will give a talk titled "It Takes a Community to Write a Book (and even to read one)." It will mention Silver City as a literary hub, but will include the sad report from "Kids Count" in which ...
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
05:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Fundraiser
Pasta, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage for a $10 donation. Entertainment by the Hi Lo Silvers Ensemble.Bridge Community is a project to bring a continuum of care, senior living facility (independent through end-of-life), all on one campus, to Silver City. We ...
Contact 538-5754
04:00pm LEGO "Mindstorms" :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Experienced LEGO builders aged 10+ are welcome to construct and program robotic creations.
Contact 538-3672
09:00am Gila/San Francisco Water Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
03:00pm - 06:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
04:00pm Chess Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Chess players of all ages and skills are welcome to join us.
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 - 06:15pm Meditation for Everyone :: Health & Wellness
A series of 5 classes on Tuesdays.Each class starts with a 20-25 minute guided meditation (in which we sit in chairs), followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary. Each class is self-contained. Attend one, some or all five classes.No prior meditation ...
Contact 313-4087
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
06:30pm "Earth Approaching Objects" Presentation :: Education
The Silver City Astronomical Society will open its 2013-14 program season with “Earth Approaching Objects,” presented by Dr. A. D. Grauer
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE consulting services to nonprofit organizations and those considering becoming one.
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
10:30am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.
Contact 538-3672
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch & Learn: US Forest Service :: Education
FREE and open to the public.Kelly Russell and Jeff Boyd present inside and outside perspectives, respectively, on the federal agency in charge of our forests and wilderness ares, the US Forest Service.
Contact 538-6835
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
Contact 538-3672
06:30pm Prostate Cancer Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Facilitators: Dave Schwantes and Walt HansonCurrent patients, survivors, and those-at-risk for prostate cancer are encouraged to attend.
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
Gila River Festival :: Arts & Music
The Southwest's Premier Nature Festival, featuring special presentations, films, kayaking, birding, guided hikes, & more!Monsoon Puppet Parade, Downtown Art Walk, Gala for the Gila with Live Music and Silent Auction highlight the events.More information at: www.gilaconservation.org
01:00am Intro to Zumba! :: Health & Wellness
Intro to Zumba® Class teaches the basic steps (which are surprisingly easy) and is easy on your joints.Each class is individual, so you can start at any time.
03:30pm - 05:30pm Mimbres Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Weekly.
Contact 574-7674
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
06:00pm Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Facilitated by Frank Ogas.
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
Gila River Festival :: Arts & Music
The Southwest's Premier Nature Festival, featuring special presentations, films, kayaking, birding, guided hikes, & more!Monsoon Puppet Parade, Downtown Art Walk, Gala for the Gila with Live Music and Silent Auction highlight the events.More information at: www.gilaconservation.org
08:30am Gila Economic Development Alliance Roundtable Meeting :: Public Meetings
We encourage all our regular roundtable members, as well as the Grant County business community, to attend.Coffee & Conversation at 8:00 am.Meeting at 8:30 am.
09:00am - 03:00pm Craft Class: Make a Rope at Ft. Bayard Days! :: Kids' Activity
Come and learn the history of rope making and make your own rope! It’s historic fun for big and little kids!
Contact 538-5921
09:00am - 08:00pm Fort Bayard Days 2013 :: Social Events
Experience Fort Bayard on the Parade Ground!25 Living History Centers depicting the Military, Medical, and Cultural History of Southwest New Mexico.6:30 pm - Dinner ($15) with Guest Speaker, Dr. Doug Dinwiddie and Lt. William H. EmoryFor more information: www.fortbayard.org
Contact 388-4477
10:00am - 04:00pm Red Dot Studio Tour! :: Arts & Music
September 20, 21, & 22 - FREE and open to the public!Enjoy this self-guided tour of area artist's studios, where you'll get an up-close and personal look into their creative processes. Artists will answer questions and demonstrate their techniques.More info ...
05:00pm - 07:00pm Juried Art Show Opening :: Arts & Music
The San Vicente Artists’ Gila River and New Mexico Landscape Juried Art Show will run from September 20 through 22.The opening is includes door prizes, and refreshments will be served.
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
Gila River Festival :: Arts & Music
The Southwest's Premier Nature Festival, featuring special presentations, films, kayaking, birding, guided hikes, & more!Monsoon Puppet Parade, Downtown Art Walk, Gala for the Gila with Live Music and Silent Auction highlight the events.More information at: www.gilaconservation.org
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Social Events
3rd Saturdays. Must be a member or member's guest.
Contact 388-2010
01:00am - 04:00pm San Vicente Artist Fundraising Sale :: Fundraiser
There will be a variety of artists supplies, misc. household items and lots more. Donations of items are appreciated and can be dropped off the morning of the sale.
Contact 590-2006
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
09:30am - 10:00pm Fort Bayard Days 2013 :: Social Events
Fort Bayard: Sights and Sounds!25 Living History Centers depicting the Military, Medical, and Cultural History of Southwest New Mexico.9:30 am - Flag Ceremony9:45 am - Museum Open with Tours of Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark11:00 am - Vintage Baseball Game11:30 ...
Contact 388-4477
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 - 02:00pm Craft Class: Make a Space Magnet at Red Hot Children's Fiesta! :: Kids' Activity
Come and have some out of this world fun creating a space magnet you can take home! Using recycled bottle caps, this make-and-take teaches children how to recycle materials on their home planet and have fun making something creative and useful.
Contact 538-5921
10:00am - 04:00pm Red Dot Studio Tour! :: Arts & Music
September 20, 21, & 22 - FREE and open to the public!Enjoy this self-guided tour of area artist's studios, where you'll get an up-close and personal look into their creative processes. Artists will answer questions and demonstrate their techniques.More info ...
10:00am - 02:00pm Red Hot Children's Fiesta! :: Kids' Activity
Out of this World Fun: Prizes! Star Lab! Telescopes! Planets! Fun!Monsoon Puppet Parade departs at 2:00 pm and marches to the Silver City Museum for more fun and games!
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
10:30am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.
Contact 538-3672
01:00pm - 04:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
02:30pm - 03:30pm Monsoon Puppet Theater :: Kids' Activity
At 2:00 pm, the Monsoon Puppet Parade will start from the Red Hot Children’s Fiesta and travel to the Silver City Museum Courtyard, where they will then perform a brief theatrical production at 2:30 pm.Afterward, the Gila Conservation Education Center (GCEC) will present ...
Contact 538-5921
06:00pm Cult Classic Film Series! :: Fundraiser
As part of the Fund Raising effort for the Silco Theater Renovations, MainStreet is having a Cult Movie Series at the Silco Theater. Admission is by Donation for Silco Theater Renovations.Showing the Cult Classic: The Big Lebowski.
Contact 574-8394
07:00pm Gala for the Gila! :: Arts & Music
The 9th Annual Gila River Festival will host a Gala for the Gila and Silent Auction to support efforts to protect the Gila River, New Mexico’s last free-flowing river.Enjoy appetizers with cash bar of beer and spirits provided by Little Toad ...
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