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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
10:00am "Service of Universal Peace" :: Spiritual
The Rev. Azima Forest will present the "Service of Universal Peace: a celebration honoring the world's major religious and spiritual traditions." The service involves the lighting of candles, readings, and chants and songs.Please join us. There will be coffee and ...
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
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 ...
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
All LGBT folk, friends and allies WELCOME!Bring a dish to share if you like.
Contact 388-5430
02:00pm Bayard City Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays.
04:00pm LEGO "Mindstorms" :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Experienced LEGO builders aged 10+ are welcome to construct and program robotic creations.
Contact 538-3672
05:00pm "Freedom to Read" Discussion :: Education
The Silver City Public Library is pleased to host a talk by Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca on the Freedom to Read, in commemoration of Banned Books Week.
Contact 538-3672
06:00pm Hurley Pride Meeting :: Social Events
2nd and 4th Mondays
09:00am Grant County Commission Regular Meeting :: Public Meetings
Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.
Contact 574-0006
01:00pm Town & Country Garden Club Meeting :: Social Events
4th Tuesdays.Members, friends, and anyone interested is invited to attend. There will be refreshments after the meeting.
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
06:00pm TEA Party Patriots Meeting :: Political
2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Doors open at 5:00 pm for those wishing to have a meal.
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/GRMC Lunch & Learn: "Elder Care - Options & Issues" :: Education
FREE and open to the public. Dr. Jennifer Agosta and Siri D. Chalsa discuss a difficult subject: what steps to take and when, as we age.
Contact 538-6835
03:00pm - 05:00pm Library Open House :: Social Events
In celebration of a new Integrated Library System called "Apollo", Silver City Library's Open House will be a special opportunity for everyone in Grant County to visit and see the changes the library has made to serve the community better.
Contact 538-3672
04:00pm - 06:00pm "Financing Your Small Business" Workshop :: Education
In partnership with SBDC, Mr. Jordan van Rijn, Senior Loan Officer for ACCIÓN, an award-winning small-business lender, will present "Financing Your Small Business," which will help you understand what commercial lenders and investors look for in a small-business applicant. You will ...
Contact 538-6320
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
Contact 538-3672
06:00pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.
Location Diane's Parlor
06:30pm Progressive Voters' Alliance Meeting :: Political
Principal Topics include "Recapping the Gross Receipts Tax Special Election—Where do we go from here?" and "The Gila River Diversion Proposal—What We've learned; What's Next?"This meeting is open to the public and a time is reserved for public comment.Refreshments will ...
Contact 654-3348
07:30pm Trivia Night! :: Social Events
Hosted by quizmaster Josh White.Bar food, beer and wine, with no cover charge, and prizes of gift certificates. Bring yourself and/or a team of up to six people.
Contact 538-2538
01:00pm - 02:00pm 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
05:00pm - 06:00pm New Tutor Training :: Education
Literacy Link - Leamos is calling all new tutors and anyone interested in tutoring to attend.
Contact 388-089
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 - 09:00pm SWFWW Kickoff at JW Gallery! :: Arts & Music
JW Art Gallery presents a Kick-off Event for the Southwest Festival of the Written Word!The evening will feature:* Randy Carr performing Act I from his one-man show “Tuck”* Local historian Terry Humble, who will discuss his recent publication Santa Rita del ...
06:30pm Farhad :: Arts & Music
Spanish Guitar.
Southwest Festival of the Written Word :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public.The theme of the Festival is “Textures y Sabores” and celebrates "those who write in or about the Southwest, and brings together their readers to touch the rough and smooth of their words, to taste ...
04:00pm - 06:00pm Birthday Reception at MRAC Gallery :: Arts & Music
Closing and 65th Birthday Reception for Luanne Brooten.Luanne Brooten photographed and painted along 70 miles of HWY 180 between Silver City and Alma New Mexico during the summer of 2013. On display will be 25 paintings and a collection of ...
Contact 590-2006
05:00pm - 06:30pm Opening Ceremony for Southwest Festival of the Written Word :: Arts & Music
The Festival’s Opening Ceremony is FREE and open to the public.Ana Castillo, award-winning poet, novelist, essayist and playwright, will give the keynote address, "Two New Books and How They Came To Be in an Anti-Print Age."Visit www.swwordfiesta.org for full Festival ...
06:30pm Greg & Charlie :: Arts & Music
Original and Classic Rock, Folk, & Country.
07:30pm The Clam Tostada :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock Jam Band from Tucson.
Contact 538-9911
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
Southwest Festival of the Written Word :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public.The theme of the Festival is “Textures y Sabores” and celebrates "those who write in or about the Southwest, and brings together their readers to touch the rough and smooth of their words, to taste ...
08:00am - 11:00am Community Clean Up Day! :: Health & Wellness
Western New Mexico University students have planned a community clean up day!Participants will meet at Gough Park at 8:00 a.m. where they will be assigned a specific neighborhood to pick up trash. Water bottles, trash bags and sunscreen will be ...
Contact (505) 363-5284
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
10:00am Artist Lecture Series: Mark Medoff :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public. Part of the Southwest Festival of the Written Word.Mark Medoff is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and teacher. He received a Tony Award for Children of a Lesser God, as well as London’s Society of ...
Contact 538-2505
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 - 12:00pm Craft Class: Make and Take a Journal :: Kids' Activity
Participants will create a personal journal and use it to record their family history. The class is presented in collaboration with the Southwest Festival of the Written Word. This activity is recommended for children who can then write or draw in their ...
Contact 538-5921
10:00am - 04:00pm Exhibit Opening: "Ghost Town Diaries" :: Arts & Music
The new exhibit, “Ghost Town Diaries: Karl Kernberger’s Search for the Light” features photographs that record some of Southern New Mexico’s ghost towns as a then young college student Karl Kernberger saw them from 1959 through 1967.The exhibit includes scenes of the ...
Contact 538-5921
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
02:00pm - 05:00pm Humanitarian Work Day :: Health & Wellness
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Relief Society will be working on a number of service projects. These will include: Duvet Covers for the Homeless Shelter, Emergency Kits for the Crisis Center at the Gila Regional Medical Center; Caps ...
Contact 388-3377
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: Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Contact 574-8394
06:30pm - 09:30pm City of Rocks Night Skies Observatory & Talks :: Education
Silver City Astronomy Society member Matt Wilson does the monthly observations for the public with the scope and observatory at City of Rocks. Come observe the spectacular night skies, where darkness is darker and the stars are brighter at City of Rocks!Note: ...
Contact 575-536-2800
06:30pm - 09:00pm Festival Banquet for Southwest Festival of the Written Word :: Arts & Music
Dine with your favorite Southwestern Authors at the Festival Banquet! Denise Chavez, performance writer and novelist, will give the keynote address, "El Espejo de la Frontera: The Mirror of the Border." Mark Lee Gardner, author and musician, will perform music of the Old West. Tickets ...
Contact 654-6803
06:30pm The Oversouls :: Arts & Music
Rock & Soul.
07:30pm Wally Lawder & the Raptured Coyotes :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock.
Contact 538-9911
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