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01:00am Kindness Celebration! :: Spiritual
Silver City United Church of Christ will cap its 40 Days of Kindness project with a Kindness Celebration!All are welcome as we celebrate kindness, and share what we've learned during our forty day experiment. This is not a church service, ...
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 956-3316
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip :: Social Events
FREE and open to the public.The Gila Native Plant Society will lead a field trip to the McMillan Campground in the Gila National Forest to complete last fall's study of the difference in a mile or so of the Cherry Creek ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 388-5192
10:00am "Easter with Mind and Heart" Presentation :: Spiritual
The Rev. Claudia Elferdink will speak of "Easter with Mind and Heart." There will be a traditional UU Flower Communion, so if you can, bring a flower to share.Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, ...
12:00pm - 01:30pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
Every Sunday.
Location LGBT Grant County Center
Contact 519-5562
02:00pm Silver City Museum Book Club Meeting :: Social Events
3rd Sundays.The Silver City Museum Book Club is forming and looking for new members to discuss all books in the southwest genre. This is a great way to learn about everything southwest.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Social Events
FREE. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. Lots of breathing, laughing, and clapping.Sponsored by the Active & Alive Club.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Contact 388-0243
02:30pm Midori Master Class :: Arts & Music
FREE and open to the public.World renowned violinist Midori will give a Master Class to violin students of advanced skill level. The class is also open and will be of interest particularly to violin and other music students, even if they do ...
Location WNMU Parotti Recital Hall
Contact 538-5862
05:30pm - 07:00pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Monday. Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact (404) 234-5331
05:30pm - 07:00pm HIV/AIDS Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Every Monday.
Location LGBT Grant County Center
Contact 519-5562
06:00pm RESCHEDULED: Silver City Town Council :: Public Meetings
RESCHEDULED from April 22.Agenda available from Town Clerk.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 534-6346
07:30pm Midori in Concert :: Arts & Music
Join us as Grant County Community Concert Association presents a rare opportunity to hear the world famous violinist Midori in this special concert.
Contact 538-5862
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Tuesday. Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact (404) 234-5331
01:00pm Low Vision Support Group :: Health & Wellness
A support group for anyone dealing with vision loss.
Contact 388-1108
01:30pm Gila/San Francisco Water Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Grant County Administration Center
05:30pm - 06:15pm Meditation Series: "Living a Joyful Life through Contemplating Death" :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to the public. Series runs for 3 Tuesdays.Each class starts with a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary. Attend one, some or all three classes. No prior meditation experience is necessary .
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 313-4087
05:30pm Telescope Equipment Swap Meet :: Social Events
FREE and open to the public of all ages.Bring your astronomy equipment of any type, including telescopes, solar observation equipment, electronic equipment and apps, and other tools used for observation and study.Savory & sweet refreshments will be provided.
Location Bear Mountain Lodge
Contact 538-2538
"Warrior Hikers" Celebration! :: Social Events
Six Combat Veteran Warrior Hikers visit Silver City at the beginning of their "Walk Off the War" hike of the Continental Divide Trail.Numerous events to honor the Veterans TBA.For more information, contact: shelbyhallmark@yahoo.com
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE.Join us in the second floor conference room for free consulting services to nonprofit organizations (or those considering becoming a nonprofit org).
Location The Center for Health Innovation
Contact 534-0101, ext 2108
09:00am - 11:00pm Medicare Assistance :: Health & Wellness
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Volunteers are available to answer questions about Medicare and help with applications for medication assistance.
Location Silver Health Care
Contact 538-2981
10:30am Storytime :: Kids' Activity
All Ages.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Every Wednesday. Everyone invited!
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
04:00pm Warrior Hikers & CDT Celebration! :: Social Events
Come celebrate Silver City's official designation as the first Gateway Community to the Continental Divide Trail!Welcome the Warrior Hikers, combat veterans who are part of the "Walk Off The War" Program, as they pass through Silver City on the CDT ...
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact 538-5560
05:00pm GC Trails Hike: Boston Hill :: Health & Wellness
Dave Menzie will lead a hike on Boston Hill and talk about area mining and geology.
Location Cooper Street Trailhead
Contact 388-8265
05:30pm - 06:30pm Audio Editing Class :: Education
Always wanted to be on the radio? Our KOOT Radio Pro will show you how with free editing software!FREE to members; $10 to non-members. Call to reserve a space at least 24 hours in advance: 534-0130.
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
10:00am Book Signing: "Beauty Sleeping" :: Arts & Music
Author Beate Sigriddaughter will discuss her book, Beauty Sleeping, a novel about an artist's journey.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
11:30am - 12:45pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Thursday. Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact (404) 234-5331
05:00pm WILL Annual Meeting :: Public Meetings
All are invited to the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) Annual Meeting.Find out what's new at WILL, join or renew your membership, and use this first opportunity for WILL members to sign up for the 2014 Summer Courses ahead ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
06:00pm Forum: "How Partisan Politics Have Snared Public Education" :: Public Meetings
FREE. The public is invited to a forum examining how partisan politics are entangled in New Mexico schooling.Panel members will include Stephanie Ly, American Federation of Teachers chapter president; Cristobal Rodriguez, New Mexico State University professor of educational policy; Justin Wecks, ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 505-717-4330
08:30am Gila Economic Development Alliance Roundtable Meeting :: Public Meetings
8:00 am - Coffee & Conversation8:30 am - Meeting BeginsThis month's presentation will be by Don and Marty Trammell of Bridge Community, which was founded to develop a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in SW NM, to include Independent Living, ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:00am - 11:00pm Medicare Assistance :: Health & Wellness
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Volunteers are available to answer questions about Medicare and help with applications for medication assistance.
Location HMS La Vida
Contact 534-0248
11:00am - 03:00pm Community Health Fair :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to the public.WNMU Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program are hosting this event! Local organizations will be present with vendor booths.Refreshments and prizes will be given.Health Fair Schedule:11:00am to 11:30am: Yoga11:30am to 12:00pm: Occupational Therapy12:00pm to 1:00pm: ...
Location WNMU Graham Gym
Contact 538-6336
02:00pm Silver City Museum Volunteer Social :: Social Events
Come and meet volunteers and learn how you can become involved in the Museum!
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 538-5921
04:00pm - 08:00pm Mustang Festival for the Great Race! :: Social Events
The family friendly event will feature live music by the Brandon Perrault Band, children's games, food booths and University information booths.5:30 pm -- "Children's Race" version of the Great Race competition. Children from the WNMU Early Childhood Programs will be ...
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
Contact 538-6336
05:30pm Artist Lecture Series: Michael McGarrity :: Arts & Music
FREE. Refreshments at 5:00 pm. Presentation at 5:30 pm.Michael McGarrity, author of the acclaimed Kevin Kerney crime-suspense novels that take place in modern New Mexico, will present his "Thoughts on Life as a New Mexico Writer," discussing his experiences as a writer ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
06:30pm Esther Jamison :: Arts & Music
Live Music.
Location Diane's Parlor
09:00am - 03:00pm Comcast Cares Day! MRAC Youth Mural Project :: Fundraiser
FREE Hotdogs & Sodas for Participants!Comcast and the Mimbres Region Arts Council are coming together once again to support the MRAC Youth Mural Project.This year's theme is Playful Gardens. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration and participate in painting, ...
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact 538-2505
09:30am Ft. Bayard Walking Tour :: Tours
Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum in the Commanding Officer's Quarters (house #26) on the west side of the Parade Ground.Hosted by the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society.
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 388-4477
10:00am Michael McGarrity "Second Chance" Event :: Arts & Music
Author Michael McGarrity will reprise his Friday night WILL Reflections of an Artist series talk on: The Writer as an Artist in a World Obsessed with Categories.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
10:00am - 06:00pm Spring Art Show & Wine Release :: Arts & Music
Sip La Esperanza wine in a lovely setting, shop area fine art, enjoy great local food, and entertainment!Special release of "Born in Space" and "Golden Muscat" wines.
Location La Esperanza Winery
Contact (505) 259-9523
10:00am - 11:30am Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Saturday. Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact (404) 234-5331
10:00am - 12:00pm World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day :: Health & Wellness
FREE and open to all ages and levels of practice.T'ai Chi and Qigong Instructors from Silver will be demonstrating their forms, with a community group for at the end.
Location Integrative Health and Wellness Center
Contact 388-2098
11:00am - 01:00pm Illusion Band Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE and Open to the Public.Come and enjoy the sounds of The Illusion Band, offered in conjunction with the exhibit, "Parece Que Fue Ayer: Grant County Chicano Music Project."The Illusion Band is a versatile group, playing a variety of music ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
11:00am - 04:00pm Pedalista! Family Fun Bicycle Festival :: Sports
A day in the park with games, obstacle courses, challenges, and activities all centered on the bicycle and derived from bike parts. Try out The Paperboy Challenge, The Rim Toss, the Pedal Go-Karts, Ride a Funky Bike, or become a ...
Location Gough Park
Contact 388-1444
12:00pm - 01:00pm Grant County Chicano Music Project Gallery Talk :: Education
Silver City Museum presents a Grant County Chicano Music Project Gallery Talk with Patricia Cano. Come and learn how a committee of local Chicano music enthusiasts and musicians worked together to reconstruct part of the musical history of the county.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
01:30pm WNMU 47th Annual Great Race! :: Sports
Awards Ceremony follows the Great Race!
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
Contact 538-6336
02:00pm - 04:00pm Greg & Jean, joined by Jeff Ray :: Arts & Music
FREE.Original folk music to celebrate Spring, love, gardening, friendship, and more.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
04:00pm - 07:00pm Opening Artist Reception - Judith Meyer :: Arts & Music
Judith Meyer - "The Inextinguishable"Acrylics on Canvas
Location Seedboat Gallery
04:30pm - 08:30pm Rotary Gala & Benefit Auction! :: Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Silver City will auction in excess of $100,000, including items from jewelry to resort vacations, to ocean cruises and even a VIP visit to a FOX NFL pre-game show with Terry Bradshaw.This year's auction will benefit:• ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
06:30pm Saturday Night Jazz :: Arts & Music
Live Music.
Location Diane's Parlor
07:00pm City of Rocks Star Party! :: 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: Viewing ...
Location City of Rocks State Park
Contact 536-2800
08:00pm Soulshine :: Arts & Music
Las Cruces band.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
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