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September 07, 2014 - September 13, 2014
September 07, 2014 - September 13, 2014
  • 10:00am  "Community with Unity" Presentation  ::  Spiritual

    The producer and host of "Civil Discourse" on Gila/Mimbres Community Radio, Jamie Newton, will speak on his vision of the power of independent, listener-supported community radio to illuminate and clarify issues that can divide us, and through dialogue to open ...   

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Food Co-op Annual Picnic!  ::  Social Events

    We are taking a huge group photo for our 40th anniversary. Come early to be part of the Co-op Community Photo which will be taken at 11:30.The Co-op will provide the main dish. Please bring a salad or dessert dish ...   

    Location  Gomez Peak Picnic Area

    Contact  388-2343

  • 12:00pm - 01:30pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

    Every Sunday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 11:00am  AARP Widowed Persons Service Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Monthly, 2nd Mondays. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Glad Tidings Church

    Contact  537-3643

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  HIV/AIDS Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Monday.   

    Location  LGBT Grant County Center

    Contact  519-5562

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Planting for Eating & Saving Seed Class  ::  Education

    2nd Mondays, April through October.Taught by two local experts, George Farmer and Monica Rude, this seven course series will cover planning a garden for seed saving, getting intimate with plants, soil and cultivation, harvesting and seed processing, seed storage and ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  388-2988

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "Brew your own Probiotic Beverages"  ::  Education

    This class demonstrates how to brew your own probiotic beverages. Come learn the basic two-step fermentation process using kefir grains, organic sugar and juice.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    Contact  388-2343

  • 01:00pm - 03:30pm  Congressman Pearce's Staff Mobile Office Meeting  ::  Political

    The public is invited to meet face-to-face with members of Congressman Pearce’s staff to discuss legislation, issues important to them, or any help they may need with casework/assistance in dealing with a federal agency.   

  • 01:00pm  Low Vision Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Support group for people with vision loss and blindness.    

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  388-1108

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  Meditation Series "What is Your Life’s Purpose?”  ::  Health & Wellness

    We will draw extensively from A New Earth; Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle. Each class will start w/ a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary.  Each class is self-contained . . . attend one, some ...   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087.

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  International Folk Dancing  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE.No experience or partner required. Dancing each Tuesday at this location through August.    

    Location  Knights of Columbus Hall

    Contact  313-6985

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council  ::  Public Meetings

    2nd & 4th Tuesdays.Agenda available from Town Clerk.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  534-6346

  • 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

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn: "Conducting Citizen Inventories in the Gila National Forest"  ::  Education

    FREE and open to the public.Presenter: Nathan Newcomer    

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  538-6835

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Every Wednesday. Everyone invited!   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Basic Computer Skills Series  ::  Education

    FREE. Wednesdays & Fridays, August 27 through September 19.Presented by WNMU Adult Education Services.Covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.Register at the first class on 8/27 or call 574-5101. Limit 14 students.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 03:30pm  Senior Life Cycle Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    FREE.Community group dedicated to raising the quality of life for seniors in Grant County.   

    Contact  388-1198

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  Lego Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Ages 4 to 10.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Movie Maker Video Editor Class  ::  Education

    Learn about Movie Maker, a free video editing program, and how to "Spruce Up Your Videos"!Reserve a spot (at least 24 hours in advance) at: 534-1030.   

    Location  CATS/KOOTS Studio

    Contact  534-0130

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Food Co-op Forum: "Brew your own Probiotic Beverages"  ::  Education

    This class demonstrates how to brew your own probiotic beverages. Come learn the basic two-step fermentation process using kefir grains, organic sugar and juice.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    Contact  388-2343

  • 02:00pm - 07:00pm  9/11 "Honoring Our Heroes" Memorial Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Honor the victims of 9/11 by visiting Gough Park, which will have:Memorial Boards - Listing each and every name of the3,355  victims Front Page Newspaper Articles from September 11, 2001Powerpoint Presentation - Depicting over 150 pictures of the devastation of that fateful dayWalk throughout ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  574-8109

  • 05:30pm  "Green Drinks" Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The monthly Green Drinks meeting is sponsored by the Southwest NM Green Chamber of Commerce and the NM Solar Energy Association-Silver City Chapter.Please join us and bring a friend! Food and drinks are Dutch Treat.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  538-1337

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  Meditation for Everyone  ::  Health & Wellness

    Guided group meditation every Thursday.   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  313-4087.

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    Dinner at 5:00 pm for those who wish to eat before the meeting.Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  538-1623

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    This month's meeting will be our annual Holiday Dinner. Enjoy ham and turkey provided by the club. Each family brings its own plates (don't forget one for dessert too), utensils, napkins, a beverage and a dish to share. Also, bring ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

  • 06:00pm  Trivia Night at Rainbow Village  ::  Social Events

    LGBT will host a Trivia Night the second Thursday of every month. $2, with half the money going to a cash prize for the winner. Bring a snack to share. Call 575-519-5562 for more informaiton.   

    Location  Rainbow Village

  • 06:30pm  Artist Lecture Series: Michael Cook  ::  Arts & Music

    MRAC, WILL, and WNMU are partnering to present painter Michael Cook, artist, educator, and innovator.FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.    

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

    Contact  538-2505

  • 08:30pm  Run On Sentence  ::  Arts & Music

    Indie Rock - on tour.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • Pickamania!  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE Festival!Mimbres Region Arts Council presents the 6th Annual Pickamania, featuring:Sarah JaroszSteve Riley & the Mamou PlayboysFishtank EnsemblehONEyhoUSeRun Boy RunLittlest BirdsSteep RavineLost Howlin' CoyotesMountainaire Folk MusicHigher Ground Bluegrass   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  538-2505

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Basic Computer Skills Series  ::  Education

    FREE. Wednesdays & Fridays, August 27 through September 19.Presented by WNMU Adult Education Services.Covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.Register at the first class on 8/27 or call 574-5101. Limit 14 students.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  538-3672

  • 04:30pm - 07:00pm  Artist's Reception: "The Notion of Landscape"  ::  Arts & Music

    This opening reception introduces the solo survey exhibition of paintings by Michael Cook titled "Michael Cook: The Notion of Landscape" featuring his work from 1981-2009.The exhibition runs from September 12 through October 17.   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  538-6517

  • 05:30pm  Taizé Service  ::  Spiritual

    FREE. 2nd Fridays.Taizé-style worship consists of sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer and silence.  The service is non–denominational, and all are welcome.Doors of the church are open at 5:00 pm for silent contemplation.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 06:30pm - 09:00pm  Street Dance!  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Food Co-op is proud to sponsor The Out of Kilters of Tucson, traditional Irish music from rousing ballads to toe-tapping jigs and reels that make you want to get up and dance!   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Parking Lot

    Contact  388-2343

  • 08:30pm  String Beans  ::  Arts & Music

    Hoppin' Americana Blue Grass   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  956-6144

  • Pickamania!  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE Festival!Mimbres Region Arts Council presents the 6th Annual Pickamania, featuring:Sarah JaroszSteve Riley & the Mamou PlayboysFishtank EnsemblehONEyhoUSeRun Boy RunLittlest BirdsSteep RavineLost Howlin' CoyotesMountainaire Folk MusicHigher Ground Bluegrass   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  538-2505

  • 08:00am  James H. Pirtle Walk For The Heroes  ::  Fundraiser

    The walk is named after James H. Pirtle, an army specialist who became the first New Mexican to be killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in October of 2003, and is sponsored by the Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 and other ...   

    Location  Gateway Restaurant & Motel

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  Rummage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    First Presbyterian Church of Silver City is having a rummage sale, including furniture, household goods, clothing at $5 a bag, books, and more – something for everyone. Come and get some great deals!Proceeds will be shared between missions and the ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  538 3513

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Saturday during growing season.Enjoy fresh produce, meats, and fixin's from local farmers, as well as accompaniment by local musicians!   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

    Contact  388-2343

  • 08:30am - 02:00pm  Silver City Art Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Local artists & artisans.   

    Location  7th & Bullard Parking Lot

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    9:00 to 10:00 am - Friends of the Library Members only10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Open to the public$.50 paperbacks, $1.00 Hardbacks. Browse to discover new authors or pick up old favorites.   

    Location  Friends of the Library Warehouse

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  HDHS Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Bring your pets to the High Desert Humane Society for vaccination.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  538-9261

  • 09:30am - 11:30am  Ft. Bayard Walking Tour  ::  Tours

    Tour the Old Fort Bayard, meeting at the Commanding Officer's Quarters #26.   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

    Contact  388-4477

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Craft Class: "Felt Making"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Young crafters will have fun making a felt masterpiece wall hanging and creating felt balls to string or use as cat toys! Felting is one of the oldest fiber arts and felt is super fun to make. Plan on getting ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921

  • 10:00am  Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting  ::  Social Events

    DAR members and anyone interested in joining the DAR are invited to attend.    

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  574-8394

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Red Hot Children's Fiesta!  ::  Kids' Activity

    Great, fun activities for children and families to participate in such as face painting, educational or craft making,   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  388-1198 ext. 10

  • 01:00pm - 02:30pm  Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Democratic Candidate  ::  Political

    The Grant County Democratic Party announces a meet and greet/fundraiser for Maggie Toulouse Oliver, the Democratic candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State. Senator Howie Morales and Rep. Rudy Martinez will be special guests.    

    Contact  654-6060

  • 02:00pm - 03:00pm  Book Signing: "Last Train to El Paso"  ::  Arts & Music

    Author Jerry J. Lobdill will present and sign his book, Last Train to El Paso: The Mysterious Unsolved Murder of a Cattle Baron.The central event is the contract murder of Thomas Lyons, the owner of the largest ranch in the ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  538-5921

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