Events-Calendars
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12:00pm - 05:00pm Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods Competition :: Social Events
The free event will feature the vintage automobiles competing to win trophies in several categories. The photo exhibition, "Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods" will be open at the Frances McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art through October 5.
Location WNMU Juan Chacon Building
Contact wnmu.edu/culture
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Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
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10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
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01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
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Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
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07:00am Fort Bayard Late Summer Film Series: "Lonely Are the Brave" :: Social Events
Stars Kirk Douglas, and examines a New Mexico cowboy’s struggle to deal with the passing away of the way of life of the cowboy in the 20th century. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact 575-388-4862
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01:00pm - 02:00pm Lone Wolf: Hunting in the Gila with Alejandro Muñoz :: Social Events
Free. Conservationist and hunter Alejandro (Alex) G. Muñoz, Jr. shares and relives some exciting hunting adventures and memories. A long-time bow hunter, Alex will recount his tales of bow hunting elk during the rut, which he finds challenging and rewarding.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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02:15pm - 03:15pm Nde-benah with Joe Saenz :: Social Events
Free. This presentation will help you see "Nde-benah," the wilderness home of the Nde, or Chiricahua Apaches, through the eyes of native wilderness guide and outfitter Joe Saenz. Joe advocates for Apache Lifeways and is very involved in efforts to ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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03:30pm - 04:30pm Food for a Bountiful, Dry World with Richard Felger :: Social Events
Free. Botanist Dr. Richard Felger will make a powerful case in favor of growing food crops that are native and well-adapted to the Southwest. As climate change causes our region to become hotter and drier, we cannot continue to grow ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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06:00pm WNMU Homecoming Kick-off Social :: Social Events
Followed by an Alumni Association General Meeting.
Location University Course at Scott Park
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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07:00pm Seeds of Consciousness with Jack Loeffler :: Social Events
Suggested donation $10. For over 50 years, Jack Loeffler has been recording conversations with people from every cultural persuasion throughout the American West and Mexico. In this presentation, he will provide audio vignettes edited from a repertoire of conversations that ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
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Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
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10:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Homecoming Registration :: Social Events
Lunch with the Mustang football team and coaches follows at 12:00 p.m. in the Alumni Gardens. Cost to attend is $15 per person.
Location Hunter Hall Plaza
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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10:30am - 12:00pm "Sanctuary" - Film and Discussion with Victor Masayesva :: Social Events
Returning to the Gila River Festival, Hopi filmmaker Victor Masayesva will present and discuss his in-progress film, Sanctuary. Many indigenous people including the Hopi, Nahua and Maya have a special connection with corn to the extent that you can say ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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01:00pm - 02:00pm Icons of the Gila with Diana Molina :: Social Events
Free. Artist and photographer Diana Molina’s presentation features her stunning photos of the Gila region and Chihuahuan Desert’s native food plants, and discusses how the land itself has a direct influence in the creation of human cultures. Our geography unifies ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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02:15pm - 03:15pm Tending the Forest: Traditional Land Stewardship Practices of Indigenous Peoples with Lyla June Johnston :: Social Events
Free. The mythology purveyed by contemporary and colonial anthropologists is that this continent was sparsely inhabited by “primitive” nomads who had little effect on the ecology of the land. Johnston leverages her experience as an indigenous woman who has lived ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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03:30pm - 04:30pm Culturally Significant Plants of the Chiricahua Apache with Phillip Koszarek :: Social Events
Free. Wild plants of the Chihuahan Desert and mountains of the Madrean Archipelago provided nutrition and made up a large part of the Chiricahua Apache's material culture. Traditionally the Chiricahua Apache survived through a combination of hunting and gathering and ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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06:00pm WNMU Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner :: Social Events
Rosie Gomez ’02, and Thaxter ‘Scrappy’ Richard ’97 will be honored as the 2017 Distinguished Alumni. Larry Barstow ’62 will be honored as the 2017 Outstanding Alum. Cost to attend the dinner is $20 person.
Location WNMU Mustang Dining Hall
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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07:00pm Winona LaDuke to Give Keynote Address at Gila River Festival :: Social Events
No tickets needed. Suggested donation is $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to protect the Gila River. LaDuke’s keynote presentation will address native food plants that are an integral part of the Anishinaabe people’s culture ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
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09:00pm WNMU Homecoming 80's Dance Party :: Social Events
Prizes for best dressed will be awarded.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
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Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
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08:00am WNMU Homecoming Day :: Social Events
Homecoming Day will begin with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Homecoming Parade at 10:00 a.m. and a VIP tailgate at 11:00 a.m. in the Juan Chacon Building parking lot. Following the Mustang ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmer's Market :: Social Events
Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.
Location Silver City Farmers Market
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09:00am - 10:30am Baking contest at Grant County Fair :: Social Events
The Baking Contest at the Grant County Fair will received baked goods in five categories and two age groups between 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Exhibit Hall. Judging to immediately follow. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/39301-2nd-annual-baking-contest-at-grant-county-fair-on-saturday-sept-23-2019
Location Grant County Fairgrounds
Contact 575-313-4079
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09:30am - 10:45am A Celebration of Seeds with Miguel Santistevan :: Social Events
Free. Interactive seed presentation with farmer, biologist, and teacher Miguel Santistevan. Miguel will demonstrate seeds of many native crop foods, and talk about their properties and adaptability to fluctuating conditions. “We are working to grow the ingredients of our traditional ...
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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10:00am - 04:00pm Bowl Glazing Workshop for Empty Bowls Community Dinner :: Social Events
Come glaze bowls for the Empty Bowls Community Dinner in October. Free. All materials provided and no experience necessary.
Location Syzygy Tile
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10:00am - 11:30pm Gathering the Ancestors with Food and Story with Denise Chávez :: Social Events
Free. In this lively session, New Mexico author Denise Chávez shares stories with the audience that inform and celebrate the sacred in our own families’ histories. Bring a family recipe to share on a 3x5 card.
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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12:30pm - 09:00pm Gila River Extravaganza :: Social Events
Featuring live music, spoken word poetry, tastings of native food products, kids’ activities and the beloved Monsoon Puppet Parade. Caliente will play Latin, Tejano, and R&B dance music, and the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers with the Gooday Family from ...
Location Big Ditch Park
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/