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10:00am "Preparing for the Great Festival of Gratitude" Presentation :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Lila Forest will speak about "Preparing for the Great Festival of Gratitude." We will explore this territory as we prepare ourselves spiritually for Thanksgiving.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.
Contact (575) 539-2568
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
01:00pm - 04:00pm Silver City Museum Society Annual Meeting :: Public Meetings
The annual meeting will feature Henrietta Christmas presenting History of the Spanish in Southwest New Mexico and entertainment from a barbershop quartet!Come and learn about what the Silver City Museum Society does and how we serve the Silver City Museum.538-5921
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-5921
02:00pm - 03:30pm Literacy Alive to celebrate Young Voices of Silver City :: Arts & Music
Literacy Alive is a program designed to encourage and support scholars in their pursuit of the humanities. Young scholars of Silver City, Bayard, Hurley, Mimbres, Cliff and Gila responded by making their voices heard through the publication, Young Voices of ...
Location Silco Theater
03:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Autumn Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE. November 15 & 17.Directed by Valdeen Wooton and accompanied by Virginia Robertson on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass viola, the chorus will sing old favorites, spirituals, and songs from Broadway and film. Also on the program is a song ...
04:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Fundraiser
Enjoy an early supper of pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage for a $10 donation. Entertainment by the Gila Highlanders.Bridge Community is a project to bring a continuum of care, senior living facility (independent through end-of-life), all on one campus, to ...
Location First United Methodist Church
09:00am - 01:00pm WNMU Fall Career Fair :: Education
FREE. Participating employers can benefit from widespread exposure by students, community members and alumni looking for their next career opportunity.Companies/employers can register by calling the Office of Career and Leadership Development at 575.538.6250.
Contact 538-6250
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
parking lot on 6th St. between Texas and Arizona. Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Laughter relaxes the body and mind and protects the heart. ...
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
04:00pm - 06:00pm "End of the Year Tax Preparation" Workshop :: Education
Contact 538-6320
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
09:00am Grant County Commission meeting :: Political
Commissioners to meet in a combined work and regular session
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:30am - 12:30pm Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses :: Education
For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...
Location Silver City Public Library
01:30pm Gila/San Francisco Water Commission :: Public Meetings
Officers for next year will be elected.
Location Grant County Administration Center
01:30pm - 04:30pm Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses :: Education
For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...
Location Silver City Public Library
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 Series: "Perfecting Patience" :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to the public.The Perfecting Patience series will be held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 19.
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
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
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE consulting services to nonprofit organizations and those considering becoming one.
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
09:30am - 12:30pm Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses :: Education
For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...
Location Silver City Public Library
10:30am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, movement and fun!All ages are welcome.
Contact 538-3672
01:30pm - 04:30pm Social Media and Internet Tools for Businesses :: Education
For participants who would like to expand their market, reach new audiences or save money on advertising with social media. Course requires basic knowledge of the Internet. It is NOT a business course. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110. Additional ...
Location Silver City Public Library
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.
04:15pm - 05:30pm Take It Back Day! :: Political
Parents, community members and educators from Silver and Cobre schools will meet to march in support of a saner testing and evaluation policy from the New Mexico Department of Education.TAKE IT BACK Day is sponsored jointly by NEA-New Mexico and ...
Location Gough Park
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 4 to 10.
Contact 538-3672
05:30pm - 06:30pm Advanced Movie Maker Video Editing Class :: Education
Learn how the pros do it! Add special effects, music, and more to your production.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.
06:00pm Dane & Edie :: Arts & Music
Nostalgic Piano and Jazz.
Location Diane's Parlor
06:30pm Martyn's Brother :: Arts & Music
All the way from ENGLAND!
Contact 538-9911
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
09:30am - 12:30pm Skill-Up :: Education
WorkKeys is used by thousands of companies to help select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. Participants will be introduced to an online-self-paced tutorial known as Key Train. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110 Additional class at 1:30-4:30.
Location Silver City Public Library
11:00am Newcomer's Club Thanksgiving Meeting :: Social Events
The Newcomers Club of Grant County is seeking the participation of new arrivals to our area, as well as those who are long-standing members of our community.Speakers will discuss various topics during luncheons. Lunch $10.
Location Elk's Lodge
Contact 480-518-5839
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 "Tricks for Better Holiday Eating" - Health Talk :: Health & Wellness
Presented by GRMC Health Reach: Jill Eastep, RN & Tami Bates, RN CDE.All Health Talks are FREE!
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact 538-4870
01:30pm - 04:30pm Skill up :: Education
participants will be introduced to an online, self-paced tutorial, KeyTrain, which helps job-seekers identify and enhance the work skills that employers are looking for. Register, call the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110.
Location Silver City Public Library
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
06:00pm Democratic Party Public Forum :: Public Meetings
3rd Thursdays. This month's forum is entitled: "Building Community in a Hostile Environment."The panelists will be: Frances Vasquez, retired from Silver Consolidated School District; David Shiah, former member of the Maine House of Representatives; Tiffany Knauf, Coordinator for the Grant County Community ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact (505) 717-4330.
06:30pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
Classical Guitar.
Location Diane's Parlor
08:30am Gila Economic Development Alliance Roundtable Meeting :: Public Meetings
8:00 am - Coffee; 8:30 am - Meeting Guest Presentation: Anthony Gutierrez, Grant County Planner, will give an update on the Grant County Industrial Park Site Selection Process and suggestions on community involvement in the Grant County Master Plan implementation.Business Presentation: ...
Contact Fort Bayard Room
09:30am - 12:30pm Skill-Up :: Education
WorkKeys is used by thousands of companies to help select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. Participants will be introduced to an online-self-paced tutorial known as Key Train. Register early at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110 Additional class at 1:30-4:30.
Location Silver City Public Library
01:30pm - 04:30pm Skill up :: Education
participants will be introduced to an online, self-paced tutorial, KeyTrain, which helps job-seekers identify and enhance the work skills that employers are looking for. Register, call the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico at 575-527-8799, Ext. 110.
Location Silver City Public Library
05:30pm Democratic Party Awards Dinner :: Political
The Grant County Democratic Party will honor three outstanding Democrats at its annual Awards Dinner: Fred Baca, Winnie Foy Momsen, and Rosalie Rael.The keynote speaker will be Senator (and gubernatorial candidate) Howie Morales, and Roxanne Lara, candidate for US Congress ...
Location WNMU Dining Hall
Contact 654-6060
05:30pm - 08:00pm La Clinica Open House :: Social Events
Shauna McCorsh, CNM, FNP, invites you to tour the new facility of La Clinica Health & Birth Center for Women & Children.Enjoy refreshments, meet the staff and ask questions.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact 388-4251
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
06:30pm Greg & Charlie :: Arts & Music
Original folk and favorite classic folk-rock.
Location Diane's Parlor
07:30pm The Greenwood Misses :: Arts & Music
Americana Folk Rock.
Contact 538-9911
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 ...
09:30am - 12:00pm Ft. Bayard Walking Tour :: Tours
FREE. Donations accepted to finance the preservation and restoration of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.Tour begins from the 1910 Commanding Officer's Home (number 26 on Officer's Row on the west side of the Parade Ground). The Fort Bayard Museum and ...
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 956-3294
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 - 12:00pm Qi Gong Talk & Demonstration :: Health & Wellness
FREE. Facilitated by Glenn Henderson.Come explore the ancient practice of 8 Piece Brocade Qi Gong! Qi Gong is slow gentle exercises combined with mindful breathing. Brief history and discuss its philosophy followed by a demonstration of the 8 Piece Brocades.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
11:00am - 05:00pm Wilderness Artisan Fair :: Arts & Music
Nov. 23 & 24Featuring Local Fine Arts, Fiber Art, Photography, Ceramics, Jewelry, and Woodwork.Art, Gifts, Entertainment, and Divine Food & Drink!Live Music at 2:00 pm: Bob Einweck
Location Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern
01:00pm - 04:00pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
Contact 535-2729
01:00pm Santa Rita Del Cobre with Terry Humble :: Arts & Music
Terry Humble, an author and local historian, will give a 30-minute presentation on his book, Santa Rita Del Cobre. Humble will also discuss his latest book Silver City.Q & A session follows.
Location Bayard Public Library
02:00pm - 05:00pm Coffee House Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE. Music by Jesse Seaberry.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
06:00pm - 09:00pm 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 The Greenwood Misses :: Arts & Music
Local Americana.
Location Diane's Parlor
07:30pm NM Music Series: Sonia & Disappear Fear :: Arts & Music
Sonia and Disappear Fear, an American Pop/Indie Folk Band, appear with an opening performance by Don Conoscenti, Songwriter and Guitarist Extraordinaire.
Contact 538-9911
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