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10:00am "Plant a Tree for your Grandchildren" Presentation :: Spiritual
Dr. Jack Carter will speak about Urban Trees: "Down To Earth in Our Lawns and Gardens, or Plant a Tree for your Grandchildren."The audience will be encouraged to plant native species on their property, replacing a small portion of the ...
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
12:00pm - 04:00pm Wind Canyon Dragonfest! :: Social Events
Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department's 3rd Annual Dragonfest cooks up:Fire Food! - Burgers & Dogs with all the TrimmingsMeet the Wind Canyon Firefighters and EMTsSee the Trucks, CPR Demos, and Vial of LifeWhat You Can Do!1:00 pm - Bells Across America ...
03:30pm - 05:00pm Animal Friends of New Mexico Meeting :: Public Meetings
Everyone is welcome!
Contact 534-1024
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 Grant County Commission Work Session :: Public Meetings
Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.
Contact 574-0006
12:00pm - 01:00pm Food Co-op Forum: "Roots are Good!" :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to everyone! Oct. 8 & 10.This month's Forum is a class about roots: why they are good to eat and good for you. Try different root dishes and take home recipes. Light refreshments will be 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 - 06:30pm 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 Lunch & Learn: "Real Legends behind Some Fictional Ones" :: Education
FREE.Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Noon Lecture Series presents Jim Kelly talking about "Real Legends behind Some Fictional Ones."
Contact 538-6835
03:00pm - 04:15pm Yoga Basics :: Health & Wellness
Every Wednesday, taught by Lori Zitzmann.Yoga Basics is a class best suited for beginners or those appreciating a slower paced class.
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
Contact 538-3672
05:30pm - 06:30pm Audacity Radio Editing Class :: Education
Todd Dennehy teaches how to record and edit your own KOOT 88.1 FM radio show!Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot.
Contact 534-0130
05:30pm - 06:45pm Beyond Yoga Basics :: Health & Wellness
Every Wednesday, taught by Lori Zitzmann.Beyond Yoga Basics: All levels welcome. Best suited for those with some prior yoga experience.
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
06:00pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.
Location Diane's Parlor
06:30pm Don Beams :: Arts & Music
Local Singer/Songwriter.
Contact 538-9911
09:00am Grant County Commission Regular Session :: Public Meetings
Agenda available at the Grant County Manager's Office.
Contact 574-0006
11:00am - 12:00pm Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people, including those with dimished balance or strength.
Contact 313-6833
12:00pm - 01:00pm Food Co-op Forum: "Roots are Good!" :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to everyone! Oct. 8 & 10.This month's Forum is a class about roots: why they are good to eat and good for you. Try different root dishes and take home recipes. Light refreshments will be 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 Republican Party Monthly Meeting :: Political
2nd Thursdays.
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 Artist Lecture Series: Danny Reyes :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.Danny Reyes, a faculty member at Western New Mexico University, will be lecturing on the history of jazz. Danny has played trumpet in small ensembles, big bands, and brass bands ...
Contact 538-2505
11:00am - 02:00pm 2013 Red Dot Gallery Walk! :: Arts & Music
FREE. Oct. 11 through 14The free self-guided tour brochures lead you right to the galleries on tour, which will be bulging with the best work the region has to offer, from fine art to carvings, gourd art and pottery, jewelry ...
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 - 08:00pm Artist's Reception & Opening :: Arts & Music
As part of the Red Dot Gallery Weekend, Paula Wittner's "Anti-Gravity" show opens with a reception, including a slideshow presentation by the artist at 7:30 pm.
Contact 534-1136
07:00pm WILL Community Program: "Laughing in the Face of Death" :: Education
FREE.Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) presents Gail Rubin's "Laughing in the Face of Death: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don't Plan to Die." Rubin assures us that, just as talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about funerals ...
Contact 538-6835
07:30pm The Roadrunners :: Arts & Music
Blues & Rock.
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
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 - 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: Dream Catcher :: Kids' Activity
For crafters aged 8 and older.Pre-registration at 538-5921; class size limited to 10 participants, parent or guardian attendance required.
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
10:00am Ground Breaking in Penny Park! :: Social Events
A PNM Fund 30th Anniversary Grant will fund a butterfly garden and tree-planting project in Penny Park.This ground-breaking event is set to coincide with National 4-H Week. Community members are invited to come out with gloves, rakes, shovels and hoes ...
Contact 388-1559
10:30am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.
Contact 538-3672
11:00am - 02:00pm 2013 Red Dot Gallery Walk! :: Arts & Music
FREE. Oct. 11 through 14The free self-guided tour brochures lead you right to the galleries on tour, which will be bulging with the best work the region has to offer, from fine art to carvings, gourd art and pottery, jewelry ...
01:00pm - 04:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
03:00pm - 07:00pm Gala Reception for Red Dot Gallery Weekend :: Arts & Music
Fabulous Art, Mexican Food, and Live Music!Download Brochure at www.silvercitygalleries.com
Contact 313-9631
06:00pm "Mars Attacks!" Film Event :: Fundraiser
Silco Theater Benefit: Suggested Donation $10.00.Mars Attacks! is a 1996 science fiction-comedy film starring Jack Nicholson, Glen Close, Pierce Brosnan and Danny De Vito.
Contact 574-8394
06:30pm Baxter Black, Cowboy Humorist :: Arts & Music
Silver City Museum Society's First Annual "Museum Quality" Theater Presentation brings us Baxter Black, Cowboy Humorist. The evening includes a special guest appearance by Madam Millie!
Contact 538-5921
07:00pm - 10:00pm Big Ditch Crickets Community Dance :: Arts & Music
Circle, square, contradances and Polkas, Waltzes, Schottisches, The Broom Dance and the Handkerchief Dance. All dances taught! No partner needed.Suggested donation $5.00. Kids FREE.
Contact 388-1727
07:30pm The Oversouls :: Arts & Music
Local Rock & Soul.
Contact 538-9911
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