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10:00am "Imbolc: a Celtic Cross-Quarter Celebration" :: Spiritual
Azima Lila Forest will present "Imbolc: a Celtic Cross-Quarter Celebration." Halfway between solstices and equinoxes are events known as cross-quarters, celebrated in the Celtic tradition in various ways. What does it feel like to be halfway between winter and spring?
Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.
Location Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan Street, Silver City
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, 609 Arizona Street, Silver City
05:30pm Grant County Commissioners Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
The purpose of this meeting is to address some resolutions, Sole Community Provider funding requests, and other business including a report from the Gila National Forest Service.
The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com.
Location Grant County Administration Building, 1400 Hwy. 180 E., Silver City
Contact 574-0006
12:00pm - 01:00pm 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.
Location Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N. Silver Street, Silver City
Contact 313-6833
01:00pm Low Vision Support Group :: Health & Wellness
A support group for anyone dealing with vision loss.
Location Board Room, Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E. 32nd Street, Silver City
Contact 388-1108
06:30pm Scott :: Arts & Music
Blues & Country
Location Diane's Parlor, 510 N. Bullard Street, Silver City
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE consulting services to nonprofit organizations and those considering becoming one.
Location The Wellness Coalition, 409 N. Bullard Street, Silver City
Contact 534-0665, ext. 232
10:00am Library Story Time :: Kids' Activity
FREE. Join us for reading, poetry, music, and movement. Children and grown-ups of all ages are welcome!
Location Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City
Contact 538-3672
11:30am Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Wednesday. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Lori Zitzmann.
Location First Church of Harmony, 609 N. Arizona St., Silver City
12:00pm Lunch & Learn: "The Trees and Shrubs that Surround Us" :: Education
Western Insitute for Lifelong Learning features Jack Carter as he makes learning about local plant life a comfortable and enjoyable process. Jack is author of Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico, and he'll autograph your book if you bring it. His talk is titled, "Learning How to Learn: The Trees and Shrubs that Surround Us."
FREE and open to the public.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center, 12th & Kentucky Streets, Silver City
Contact 538-6835
02:00pm Therapeutic Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Wednesday. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Lori Zitzmann.
Location First Church of Harmony, 609 N. Arizona St., Silver City.
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.
Location GC Commissioners' Room, Grant County Administration Building, 1400 Hwy 180 E, Silver City
04:30pm LEGO Club :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For ages 6 to 12.
Location Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City
Contact 538-3672
06:30pm Goodnight Texas :: Arts & Music
Americana Roots from San Francisco.
Location Buckhorn Saloon, Main Street, Pinos Altos
Contact 538-9911
09:30am - 03:00pm AARP Free Tax Preparation :: Education
Also on Saturdays. AARP Volunteers will be available to provide FREE tax preparation service, weekly through April 13.
Location Bayard Public Library, 1112 Central Avenue, Bayard
Contact 537-6244
12:00pm Brown Bag Series: "A Conversation with a Sociologist" :: Education
Come hear humanist, environmental sociologist, Dr. Emma Bailey, talk about the environmental sociology and social justice - the keystone xl pipeline.
What's the controversy and what are tar sands and this proposed pipeline anyway? What role have social protests (such as idlenomore and 350.org) played in changing the course of the keystone pipeline?
Location Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City
Contact 538-5921
05:30pm Hatha Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Every Thursday. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Lori Zitzmann.
All levels welcome to come stretch, relax, and renew after the workday!
Location First Church of Harmony, 609 N. Arizona St., Silver City.
"A Vessel by Any Other Name" Exhibit Opening :: Arts & Music
“A Vessel By Any Other Name” will explore the many functions of the containers we use in our daily lives along with some surprising alternative uses for common objects throughout history.
Bring the family! Activities to encourage kids' curiosity include hands-on fun with the different vessels used to carry goods to and from the farms, ranches, and mining communities in which they lived.
Location Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City
Contact 538-5921
11:30am - 01:00pm Silver City Women's Club Meeting :: Social Events
2nd Fridays.
Potluck meeting: Bring a dish or dessert; meet wonderful women; volunteer to give back to the community.
Location Silver City Comen's Club, 1715 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City
12:00pm - 01:00pm 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.
Location Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N. Silver Street, Silver City
Contact 313-6833
07:00pm - 11:59pm Mardi Gras Costume Party! :: Fundraiser
VFW Post 3347 presents a Mardi Gras Celebration, including Cajun Food, Snacks, Dessert, & Door Prizes.
Hector Carrillo supplies the entertainment with Pop, Light Rock, Country Western and Spanish, all to your liking. Come listen and dance to great music.
Open to the public! Enjoy Great Music, Comradeship, Guests and Friends! It all goes to help our Veterans and their Families. See you there for a great evening!!!
Location VFW Post 3347, Hwy 180 & Burnham Road, Arenas Valley
Contact 574-8109
07:30pm Rhythm Mystic :: Arts & Music
Pop Rock from Silver City.
Location Buckhorn Saloon, Main Street, Pinos Altos
Contact 538-9911
09:00am - 12:30pm Love Your Library! :: Social Events
FREE and Open to All. Prize Drawings; Free Books for Everyone; Games; Live Musical Performances and Singers; Crafts; Treats and Healthy Snack-making; Storytellers and Readers.
Renew your Library Card for Free! A Full Morning of Fun for Everyone!
Location Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City
Contact 388-0892
09:00am - 01:00pm Second Saturday Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Friends of the Silver City Library sell a huge variety of gently used books, music CDs, DVDs, recorded books on tape and CD, and videotapes. Prices range from 25ȼ for paperbacks to $1 for hardcovers.
New: Book Bundles - $3 for 5 hardcovers.
Location Market Street Warehouse, 1510 Market Street, Silver City
Contact 538-3672
09:30am - 11:30am Ft. Bayard Walking Tour :: Tours
Members of the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society lead a guided tour of old Fort Bayard and open the Fort Bayard Museum for visitors.
Meet at the Ft. Bayard Museum in the Officer's Quarters which is located across from the Parade Ground.
All ages are welcome and well behaved dogs on leashes, too!
Location Fort Bayard
Contact (307) 640-3012
10:00am Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting :: Social Events
The guest speaker will be Councilman Ray who will talk about the Boston Hill Restoration and Preservation Project. Visiting DAR members and those interested in joining are invited to attend.
Location Church of the Good Shepherd, 7th & Texas Streets, Silver City
Contact 574-8394
11:00am "Children in the Universe" Program :: Kids' Activity
FREE and open to the public.
Silver City Astronomical Society members will talk with children about their role in the Universe and kids of all ages will have an opportunity to craft a 3-D moving finger-scaled model of the Night Skies that include seasonal constellations.
Location Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City
11:00am - 04:00pm Chocolate Fantasia 2013! :: Arts & Music
Join the fun: Stroll galleries, shops, and greet old friends or make new friends while sampling delicious, gourmet chocolate confections. Handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops in the downtown Arts and Cultural District. Local musicians will be performing at many locations!
Location Historic Downtown, Silver City
Contact 538-2505
01:00pm M & M Math :: Kids' Activity
Before the Parade of Stars, children and their families are invited to visit the Silver City Museum. "M&M Math" will be offered for youngsters and they will earn their delicious rewards. This activity is free and available to the first 20 children.
Visitors can also learn about the history of chocolate in the Americas and receive a recipe for Mexican hot chocolate, and a coupon for the Museum Store.
Location Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City
Contact 538-5921
01:00pm Silver City Astronomical Society Meeting :: Education
FREE and open to the public.
William (Bill) Wren, M.Ed., veteran astronomer with the McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, Texas, will offer an absorbing program on "Night Sky Preservation," illustrating common-sense solutions for night lighting that saves energy, increases safety, and reduces light pollution.
Location Governors’ Board Room, Billy’s BBQ Restaurant, 2138 Hwy 180 E., Silver City
06:30pm - 09:30pm 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: Viewing starts around sunset. Times posted do not necessarily apply.
Location City of Rocks State Park, 327 Highway 61, Faywood
Contact 575-536-2800
07:30pm Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball! :: Arts & Music
The 3rd Annual New Mexico Music Series presents the Masquerade Ball with the Gras Daddies -- Funk, Groove, and Soul!
Location Buckhorn Opera House, Main Street, Pinos Altos
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Phillip Gibbs :: Arts & Music
Singer/Songwriter from Austin.
Location Buckhorn Saloon, Main Street, Pinos Altos
Contact 538-9911