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10:00am "Life before Life" Presentation :: Spiritual
Connie Thibeau-Catsis and Don Pyle will speak about "Life Before Life (or what you really want to know about reincarnation)."Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.
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
11:00am Silver City-Grant County Widowed Persons Service :: Spiritual
2nd Mondays.
Contact 537-3643
02:00pm Bayard City Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays.
04:45pm Downtown Merchants' Safety & Security Task Force :: Public Meetings
Ongoing meeting to address vagrancy and criminal behavior issues affecting Silver City downtown merchants.
06:00pm Hurley Pride Meeting :: Social Events
2nd and 4th Mondays
12:00pm - 01:00pm Food Co-op Forum: Ice Cream Making 101 :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Sept. 10 & 12.Learn to make your own ice cream using fresh ingredients.Light refreshments served.
Contact 388-2343
02:00pm - 04:00pm Congressman Pearce's Staff Mobile Office Meeting :: Political
The public is invited to meet face-to-face with members of Congressman Pearce’s staff in a convenient location. Grant County constituents are encouraged to attend these office hours to discuss legislation, issues important to them, or any help they may need ...
Contact 1-855-4-PEARCE
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.
06:30pm Gene Booth :: Arts & Music
Old Time Country.
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
03:00pm - 07:00pm Honoring our Heroes - 9/11 :: Spiritual
Honor our heroes of 9-11 with Memorial Boards honoring those who were lost, Honor Guard, Posting of Colors and Benediction, PowerPoint presentations and more.
Contact 534-9425
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
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
Contact 654-6060
06:30pm Amos Torres :: Arts & Music
Soul, Singer/Songwriter.
Contact 538-9911
06:30pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
Nostalgic Piano.
07:30pm Trivia Night! :: Social Events
Every Wednesday.Trivia with quizmaster Josh White, formerly of the late, lamented trivia game at the late, lamented Isaac's. Bar food, beer and wine, with no cover charge, and prizes.Bring yourself or a team (max of 6 people).
Contact 538-2538
09:00am Grant County Commission Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
The purpose of this meeting will be to either approve or disapprove the Certified Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2014.
Contact 574-0006
12:00pm - 01:00pm Food Co-op Forum: Ice Cream Making 101 :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Sept. 10 & 12.Learn to make your own ice cream using fresh ingredients.Light refreshments served.
Contact 388-2343
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
05:30pm 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 - 08:00pm RAINY DAY CHANGE! - Republican Party Picnic in the Park :: Political
RAINY DAY CHANGE: Join us at the Bataan Park Pavilion Building for burgers and fixin's! Listen to Andy Nunez’s story. Andy was a Representative (Hatch) in the New Mexico House for many terms as a Democrat. You’ll want to hear ...
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
06:30pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
Classical & Fingerstyle Guitar.
06:30pm Poetry and the Provost :: Arts & Music
FREE.Dr. Jack Crocker, WNMU's new Provost, will read his poetry in one of the first of over 30 pre-Festival and Festival events for the Southwest Festival of the Written Word in downtown Silver City Sept 27-29.
Contact 654-6803
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
09:00am Centennial Care Community Forum :: Education
Come learn the exciting changes to improve healthcare coverage for New Mexicans and the important decision you have to make. Sponsored by NM Human Services Department.
Contact 1-888-997-2583
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.
06:30pm Loose Blues Band :: Arts & Music
Blues, Rock, Folk, & Country.
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Meeting :: Education
Richard Felger will give a presentation on "Gila Forests: Losses, Gains and New Economic Crops."
07:30pm Joe West Band! :: Arts & Music
Alternative Country from Santa Fe.
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
11:00pm “Walk For The Heroes” Annual Walk :: Fundraiser
The “Walk for the Heroes” is an undertaking to honor the losses we have suffered after 9/11. It will start at the Gateway Motel at 11 pm in Hurley, continue through the night, and is expected to reach Diaz Farms in ...
Contact 654-8226
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 - 01:30pm Work Party at the Volunteer Center! :: Health & Wellness
Need help to construct the new wood chip patio. Wood frame to be set into ground, secured with rebar and filled with weed suppression fabric and wood chips.We will be transporting wood chips by wheelbarrow to their destination, so extra ...
Contact 956-3168
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
09:00am - 04:00pm Second Saturday Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Quarterly. Members only from 9:00 to 10:00 am.Friends of the Silver City Library sell a huge variety of gently used books, music CDs, DVDs, recorded books on tape and CD, and videotapes. Prices range from 25ȼ for paperbacks to $1 for ...
Contact 538-3672
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: "Ojo de Dios" or "God's Eye" :: Kids' Activity
For crafters aged 8 and older. Parent or guardian attendance required.Participants will create a God’s Eye, which is a simple weaving made across two sticks. The design represents the legendary four elements: earth, wind, fire and water.
Contact 538-5921
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
10:30am 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 Concerts for Hispanic Heritage Month :: Arts & Music
Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico and Antonio Reyna Concerts to help raise scholarship funds.
Contact 519-9042
02:30pm American Association of University Women Meeting :: Social Events
Kathryn “Ollie” Hoelscher will be our special guest, and Eulalia Lewis has arranged a lovely tea to be served.Please RSVP to Melinda 534-4324, consvdance@aol.com or Eulalia 388-5880, emerlew@gilanet.com by Monday, Sept 9.
Contact 388-5880
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: This is Spinal Tap.
Contact 574-8394
06:30pm Thomas Radcliffe :: Arts & Music
Fingerstyle Multi-Instrumental.
07:00pm Concerts for Hispanic Heritage Month :: Arts & Music
Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico and Antonio Reyna Concerts to help raise scholarship funds.
Contact 519-9042
07:30pm Tiffany Christopher :: Arts & Music
One Woman Band, Folk Rock from Las Cruces
Contact 538-9911
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