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10:00am "A Covenant and a Memorial" Presentation :: Spiritual
Sunny Yates will discuss "A Covenant and a Memorial," based on the UU World article found atwww.uuworld.org/ideas/articles/285904.shtml. Congregational covenants are declarations of interdependence.Please join us; there will be coffee and conversation after the service. Remember to turn your clock BACK.
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 - 01:30pm Community Investment Fund Training & Panel Discussion :: Education
Learn the dos and don'ts from previous CIF granteers and CIF Review Committee members. Free. Fort Bayard Room. For more information, call 575-388-1198
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes; lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Sponsored by the Active & Alive Program. Meets first, third and fifth Mondays of the month.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Contact 575-388-0243
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
05:30pm - 07:00pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Monday. Taught by Becky Glenn.
Contact (404) 234-5331
05:30pm - 07:30pm HIV/AIDS Support Group :: Health & Wellness
09:30am - 12:30pm Computer Training: Basic Computer Class :: Education
FREE Computer Skills Training by the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico. Basic Computer Class: Participants will learn the fundamentals of computers and get hands-on experience with Windows 7. Two 3-hour sessions for each class. Register at 575-527-8799, ext. 110. Classes are limited ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
01:30pm - 04:30pm Basic Computer Class :: Education
Participants will learn fundamentals of computers and get hands-on experience with Windows 7. Register early, limited space.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-527-8799, Ext 110
01:30pm Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Contact 590-0078
02:45pm - 04:45pm Mobile Bike Repair workshop :: Kids' Activity
Mobile Bike Repair Workshop. 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. San Lorenzo Elementary, Mimbres Valley. Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at ...
Location San Lorenzo Elementary
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 Gene Booth :: Arts & Music
old-time country. Free
Location Diane's Parlor
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
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
02:45pm - 04:45pm Mobile Bike Repair Workshop :: Kids' Activity
Hurley Elementary, Hurley. Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at cost. Made possible by the New Mexico Children’s Foundation.
Location Hurley Elementary
03:00pm Grant County Food Policy Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
1st Wednesdays.
Contact 388-1198
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.
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.
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
Contact 538-3672
05:00pm - 07:00pm Hunger for Knowledge Dinner :: Fundraiser
The Volunteer Center of Grant County and WNMU students in Dr. Emma Bailey’s Social Inequality and Sociology of Food courses are pleased to invite everyone in the community to enjoy a communal dining experience and participate in some engaging activities while helping to ...
Contact 538-6634
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 - 06:30pm Movie Maker Class! :: Education
Want to show others your photos, but they aren't interested? Learn how to turn your digital photos into a video production!Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot.
Contact 534-0130
06:00pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.
Location Diane's Parlor
06:30pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
Local Finger-Style Guitar.
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Anthony Kearns in Concert :: Arts & Music
Anthony Kearns is acknowledged as Ireland's Finest Tenor, whose international repertoire spans everything from from the instpirational and spiritual to operetta and grand opera.Join us as Grant County Community Concert Association presents an evening to remember!
Contact 538-5862
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 Brown Bag Series: "The Bell Ranch" :: Education
FREE. David Remley will present The Bell Ranch: Cattle Ranching In The Southwest, 1824-1947, an informative, engaging, and fascinating history of cattle ranching in the Southwest from the founding of the Bell Ranch as part of a Spanish government land grant, down to ...
Contact 538-5921
12:00pm - 01:00pm Introduction to Yard and Garden Infrastructure Design :: Education
Silver City Food Coop back room (off 6th Street, near the creek). Jean Eisenhower will discuss consideration for sun, wind, water, cold air flow, privacy, views, noise, animals, and more! Free. HomeandGardenInspiration.net.
Location Silver City Food Co-op Community Room
01:30pm NM Governor's Commission on Disability Public Forum :: Public Meetings
Open to the public.
Contact (505) 476-0412
02:45pm - 04:45pm Mobile Bike Repair Workshop :: Kids' Activity
Bikeworks brings the tools and supplies, you bring the bike, and they will help kids fix it! Labor is free, parts and supplies will be available at cost. Made possible by the New Mexico Children’s Foundation.
Location Snell Middle School
03:00pm Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation :: Arts & Music
Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
04:00pm - 05:00pm Literacy- Link-Leamos Meet and Greet :: Social Events
Coffee at Javalina downtown. All volunteers/tutors invited and those interested in volunteering. 388-0892
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 Evening Meditation with Jeff Goin :: Health & Wellness
Resuming Thursday evening meditation Call 313-4087 www.jeffgoinhypnotherapy.com
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
05:30pm - 07:30pm Rotary Club Birthday Party! :: Social Events
The Silver City Rotary Club will celebrate the 90 years of the organization with a public birthday party for the community.Food will be served, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.
Contact 534-1135
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 Reina Flores McCarthy :: Arts & Music
traditional Mexican songs. free
Location Diane's Parlor
06:00pm - 07:00pm Women's Cancer Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Froese.
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
03:00pm Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation :: Arts & Music
Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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 Brandie Bingham :: Arts & Music
acoustic folk
Location Diane's Parlor
06:00pm - 08:00pm Fridays' Welding Workshop :: Education
Welding processes will mainly focus on MIG (wire feed) welding with some torch & grinder work. These sessions will give interested folks some hands-on experience with metalwork, while we convert unused bicycles and parts into art and utilitarian objects.
Contact 388-1444
07:30pm Golden Dragon Acrobats :: Arts & Music
The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents this amazing performance from China, combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music in a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
Contact 538-2505
07:30pm Sean Ashby :: Arts & Music
Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist for Sarah McLaughlan from Canada.
Contact 538-9911
08:00am - 10:00am Emergency Help for Utility Bills energy fair :: Health & Wellness
PNM will host a free assistance fair for Iincome-eligible residents who have a financial crisis and have not received funds through the PNM Good Neighbor Fund this year can apply for utility bill assistance. To apply for assistance, bring your ...
Location St. Francis Newman Center
09:00am - 02:00pm ACA Enrollment Insurance Assistance :: Health & Wellness
Free and open to the public. Bring for each household member a picture ID, proof of residency, tax returns or a month's pay stub, a list of prescription medications and, if it applies, your Medicaid orange packet. Transportation is available ...
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 Community Bike Ride :: Health & Wellness
Will pick up riders at The Bike Works Branch Shop, 820 Bullard St. Bikes and helmets available at Root Shop. Bring lunch or money for lunch
Location Bike Works Shop
Contact 575-388-1444
10:00am - 12:00pm Craft Class: Handkerchief Doll :: Kids' Activity
For crafters aged 8 and older. Pre-registration at 538-5921; class size limited to 10 participants.
Location Silver City Museum
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 Free Tree Giveaway :: Education
Park in city lot at 12th and Pope. One tree per person. Choose from; Arizona Ash, Golden Rain, Chinese Pistashe, Cottonwood, Globe Willow, or NM Olive. Tree planting demonstration and other useful tree information. Co-sponsored by TreeNM and PNM. For ...
Location Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability
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 Book Signing: "Two Prospectors" :: Arts & Music
The Silver City Museum invites you to a book reading and signing for Two Prospectors: The Letters of Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark with Johnny Dark.Two Prospectors gathers nearly forty years of correspondence and transcribed conversations between Shepard and Dark. In these ...
Contact 538-5921
03:00pm Screenplay "At First a Prince" presentation :: Arts & Music
Mary Darling will present her screenplay "At First a Prince."
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
06:00pm - 10:30pm Classics Through the Decades :: Fundraiser
LIfe with Father at 6 p.m. Meet John Doe at 8:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested per showing
Location Silco Theater
06:00pm Dr. Iya Khan :: Arts & Music
free
Location Diane's Parlor
07:30pm Silver City String Beans :: Arts & Music
Bluegrass. Free
Location Buckhorn Saloon
08:00pm The Twisted Vine Group :: Arts & Music
Old Elk's Club Rhythm Mystic and Brandon Perrault
08:00pm - 12:00am VFW to offer entertainment Nov. 9 :: Social Events
NO COVER CHARGE VFW located at Hwy 180 and Yucca Street in Arenas Valley. Great music, dancing and entertainment by DJ Hector Carrillo. All welcome to join fellow members and their guests. More information call 534-9425 or 574-8109
Location VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347
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