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2017
December, 2017
  • Republican Party of Grant County Regular Meeting and Christmas Celebration   ::  Political

    A short meeting to discuss recent events will follow a potluck meal. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring a dish to share and a Toy for Tots or something for the Silver City Gospel Mission (canned or dry ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • "500 miles" a Heroes and Horses Documentary Screening  ::  Arts & Music

    "500 Miles", a short documentary of a journey that Heroes and Horses embarked upon last Spring. 6 Veterans and their 17 fresh Mustangs came into Silver City from Quemado on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) as the first leg of ...   

  • PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    “Norman Rockwell” images sell the holidays as a time when families gather in peace and harmony; the reality for many families, including those with LGBTQ members and supporters, is often not quite tranquil. Holiday gatherings often bring up unhealed hurts ...   

    Contact  575-590-8797

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email NRG@swchi.org

  • Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • One Million Bones Project Community Day  ::  Social Events

    Bear Mountain Lodge views One Million Bones as not only public art but also as a chance to make a small inroad into world peace. Members of the public are invited to bring pieces up the hill. Participants should bring water and ...   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  575-538-2538 or www.bearmountainlodge.com

  • Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    This is an open meeting.   

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Living Lines in Fall Botanicals With Lisa Coddingham  ::  Arts & Music

    Please preregister. A deposit of 1/2 will hold your spot, make checks out to Lisa Coddingham. Fee: $235.00 (includes resource list and supportive handouts.) Materials are separate. Keep expanding your drawing and color knowledge as autumn brings inspiring subjects to draw and paint. ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will create snowy owls. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • NM Direct Caregivers Coalition Caregiver's Course  ::  Education

    Free, registration required. This 4-hour facilitated training gives family caregivers, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Attendants, Direct Support Personnel and other healthcare workers in New Mexico the opportunity to explore topics and issues that are fundamental to their caregiving. The ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  To register: 575-388-1198 or clemon@grantcountynm.com

  • WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will do window painting at WildWorks. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Light snacks will be provided by the Green Chamber. We want to say thanks to our present board members and find out what Green Drinks participants value the most about Southwest NM Green Chamber. Raul Turrieta, our County Assessor, will also ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or swGreenChamber@gmail.com

  • "Mimbres Dimples, Slipslop and Clapboard - What They are and What They Mean"  ::  Education

     Dimples, slipslop, and clapboard are all technical terms for details of Mimbres pottery manufacture. Dr. Stephen H. Lekson thinks some of the evidence in these details may link early Mimbres and Hohokam and says that later evidence shows connections between Mimbres ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    You are welcome to attend our monthly member’s meeting.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-313-4591

  • Fifth Annual Festival of Trees Grand Opening  ::  Social Events

    The Festival of Trees is a celebration of the holiday season and the wonder of individual expression and creativity. Local artists, individuals, and organizations will decorate live Christmas trees and agave stalks, and all community members will have a chance ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org, or 575-388-3342

  • NM Direct Caregivers Coalition Caregiver's Course  ::  Education

    Free, registration required. This 4-hour facilitated training gives family caregivers, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Attendants, Direct Support Personnel and other healthcare workers in New Mexico the opportunity to explore topics and issues that are fundamental to their caregiving. The ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Senior Center

    Contact  To register: 575-388-1198 or clemon@grantcountynm.com

  • Bobby Unser to Give WNMU Fall 2017 Commencement Address  ::  Social Events, Education

    More than 300 Mustangs will graduate from Western New Mexico University at the fall commencement convocation.  Indy racing legend Bobby Unser will give the commencement address. People not able to attend can watch by streaming the ceremony live online. Details are ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  wnmu.edu

  • Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

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