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17th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Cross Point Church 1111-111222

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Published: 07 November 2022 07 November 2022

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Join the Romeo and Juliet Team

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Published: 06 November 2022 06 November 2022

Youth and adults are needed for technology for Romeo and Juliet.

Come to the deisgn meeting- Join and learn practice principles of costume design, set design, and watching a documentary

WNMU Remembrance March October 22, 2022

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Published: 17 October 2022 17 October 2022

Please find information about this year's Remembrance March below:

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Wreaths Across America ramping up for 2022

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Published: 15 October 2022 15 October 2022

Wreaths Across America will take place at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, but orders for wreaths are just beginning to happen.

Below, you will find a PDF form that you can print, fill in and mail with payment. 

You also have the option to order online, but specific requests may not be honored, and the three for two purchased might not be valid, nor can you guarantee that your wreath(s) will go the Fort Bayard National Cemetery. If you want to be sure that your paid for wreaths end up a Fort Bayard National Cemetery, you would ba assured if your payment and order form goes to the chair of Grant County's efforts to place a wreath on every grave at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

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Silver City Art Association to host 2022 Independent Artist Show

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Published: 03 October 2022 03 October 2022

Because artists can be "fiercely independent," the Silver City Art Association will host the 2022 Independent Artist Show. For more information, see the flyer below

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32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade November 27, 2022

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Published: 02 October 2022 02 October 2022

The 32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 7pm to 8pm. The deadline for entry applications is Monday, November 14. The Lighted Christmas parade is sponsored by the Silver MainStreet Project and the Town of Silver City.

Sign up for enter the parade can be found Here.

Operation Freedom Dinner-Fundraiser October 15, 2022

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Published: 02 October 2022 02 October 2022

Operation Freedom Dinner-Fundraiser to take place Oct. 15, 2022.

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Weekend at the Galleries Silent Auction

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Published: 30 September 2022 30 September 2022

Silver City, New Mexico, October 7-9, 2022 is the 24th year that Silver City galleries will welcome locals and visitors to the Silver City Art Association’s Weekend at the Galleries; 16 downtown galleries will hold Silver City’s biggest art event of the year.

Galleries will be filled with unique works of art created for the event, and will supply refreshments, music, demos and workshops. Additionally, 25 artists in the Silver City Art Association have created javelinas, ravens and gila monsters for the Silent Auction. From the sophisticated to the playful, traditional Mimbres and Southwest, to pop culture inspired, you’ll find truly creative works of art. Preview and bid on the works in many of the galleries beginning September 3rd. 

All of the works will be together in the Association’s booth on October 8 at the Maker’s Market, 7th and Bullard Streets, from 10am to 3pm. The highest bidders will be called when bidding closes at the Maker’s Market at 3pm. Proceeds will support the Association’s website in 2023.

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