Saturday 3 May 2014
- Tour of the Gila
Downtown Silver City / Men’s and Women’s Pro Races, Citizen Races, vendors and more / Downtown Expo / tourofthegila.com
- Messiah Lutheran Church Annual Rummage and Bake Sale
8am – 1pm / 2501 N Swan St / Furniture, clothing for men, women and children, home décor items, office furniture and equipment, entertainment items, and more
- 5th Annual Kids Bicycle Rodeo
9am – Noon / Corner of College Ave & Bullard St / Presented by Kiwanis & Silver City Rotary / Kids can ride through a safety course, receive a free bike inspection, participate in arts and crafts, have a chance to win a new bike / All kids will receive a free meal / Bring your bike and helmet to participate / Lori – 574.2543
- Tour of the Gila Children’s Activities
2pm – 3pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / 538.5921 or silvercitymuseum.org
- Greg and Charlie
2pm – 4pm /Yankie Creek Coffee House / Original and classic folk and rock / Free
- Polynesian Night
6pm / WNMU Old James Stadium / Food and performances by WNMU Polynesian Club / 538.6336
- Half the Road
7pm / WNMU Global Resource Center / Full-length feature documentary on the passion, pitfalls and power of women’s professional cyclists / Panel discussion
Sunday 4 May 2014
- The Gila Monster Road Race – Silver City’s Tour of the Gila powered by SRAM
7:30am – 2pm / Races start at Gough Park and end in Pinos Altos / The true champions shine after this grueling final day / Roads to be used: US 180, NM 152, NM 35, and NM 15 / Road Closure: NM 15 from Bear Creek Cabins in Pinos Altos to the intersection of NM 15 and NM 35 from 9 am to 1:30 pm / tourofthegila.com
- Conservation Conversation
10am / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City – 3845 N Swan St. / Nancy Kaminski and Lisa Fields offer an interactive educational session / Topics covered include a look at our water resources, local water use patterns, the value of the Gila River, and more / Coffee and conversation after the service
- Firekeeper
8pm / Little Toad Creek Tap Room – 200 N Bullard / Electro-folk duo from San Francisco Bay
Monday 5 May 2014
- Laughter Club
12:15pm – 12:45pm / Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd / Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health / No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping / Free / Sponsored by the Active & Alive program / Mary Ann Finn 388.0243 / Meets the first, third and fifth Monday of the month
- Silver City New Hope Al-Anon Family Group
12:05pm / The First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan, Silver City. Meets on Mondays / 537-3141
- Mindstorms Robot-Building Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages 10+
Tuesday 6 May 2014
- Give Grande NM!
All Day / Online fundraising event for Grant County nonprofits / Support the nonprofit, charitable organization of your choice by donating at givegrandenm.org / First-ever online fundraising event in New Mexico / Barrett Brewer, Grant County Community Foundation – 535.4747 or barrettbrewer@mac.com
- WNMU Academic/Research Symposium
9am – 12:15pm / WNMU Miller Library / Opening remarks with WNMU Scholar-in-Residence Dr Felipe Ortego / Presentations and awards ceremony / Free / List of presentation bit.ly/1kkkPNC
- WNMU Career Fair
9am – Noon / WNMU Student Memorial Bld – 3rdfloor / Bring copies of your resume and business cards / Free / 538.6250 / Register at collegecentral.com/wnmu
- The Silver City Rotary Club Luncheon
Noon / WNMU Student Memorial Building – 2nd Floor – Sunset Room / Speakers on various issues / Guests are welcome
- Chess Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / All ages and levels of experience
- Silver City /Grant County Tea Party Patriots
5pm – doors / 6pm meeting / Red Barn Steakhouse / Announcement and award of the winner of the God, Country and Constitution essay contest
Wednesday 7 May 2014
- Curbside Consulting
9am – Noon / Center for Health Innovation / 902 Santa Rita Street – 2nd floor conference room / Consulting services for existing or aspiring nonprofit organizations / Free / Lisa Jimenez – 534.0101 – x2108 – lmjimenez13@gmail.com
- Storytime
10:30am / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages to 5 years
- Lego Club
4:30pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages 4-10 w/ adult supervision
- Bayard Al-Anon
6pm / Santa Clara Senior Center – 107 East Street / Meets Wednesdays / 537.3141
- Trivia Night
7pm / Little Toad Creek – Broadway and Bullard / Every Wednesday with quizmaster Josh White / No cover charge / Prizes of gift certificates for $15 and $25 / Team of six people max
Thursday 8 May 2014
- Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society
6pm – 8pm / Silver City Senior Center – 204 W Victoria Street / Josephine Wooden discusses Minerals of Hawaii / Josephine used to live there and has collected many minerals / Potluck Dinner – please bring your own service ware and a dish to share / 534.1393 / rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
Friday 9 May 2014
- The Silver City Woman’s Club
10:30am / 411 Silver Heights Blvd / This month features two Scholarship award presentations and installation of new Club Officers / Pam – 538.3452 – 313.9749
- Discover Trunk Program
3:30pm – 5pm / Bayard Public Library – 1112 Central Ave / Fire safety and Ecology Trunk Program with Emilio Herrero from the Gila Conservation Education Center / Free / 537.6244
Saturday 10 May 2014
- 9th Annual Hurley Pride Festival and Car Show
9am – 4pm / Hurley Park / Food, vendors, pony rides, raffles, trolley shuttle and rides
- Craft Class: Create a Clay Pendant for Mom or Yourself!
10am – Noon /Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / For crafters aged 8 and older / Limit 10 crafters / Pre-registration encouraged / Parent or guardian attendance required / 538.5921 or silvercitymuseum.org
- Greg, Charlie, and Kevin
4pm – 7pm / Little Toad Creek – Broadway and Bullard / Original and classic folk and rock for a wine-tasting party
- The Twisted Vine Refugee Support Group
7: 30pm / Old Elk’s Club on Texas St / Entertainment provided by The Roadrunners / No one admitted unless they are on the door list / To get on the door list email jimkolb@msn.com
Sunday 11 May 2014
Monday 12 May 2014
- The Silver City Grant County Widowed Persons Service n
10:30am / Glad Tidings Church / Social hour with a sing along led by one of our members / All singles are welcome / 537.3643
- Silver City New Hope Al-Anon Family Group
12:05pm / The First Presbyterian Church – 1915 N Swan / Meets on Mondays / 537.3141
- Mindstorms Robot Building Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / Ages 10+
- Experience the HU
6:30pm / The Center for the Healing Arts – 300 W Yankee / A sacred sound that can help you meet life’s challenges. The HU Chant (pronounced as in the name Hugh, but long and drawn out as in HUUUUUUU) is an ancient name for God and love song to God / This is followed by a short period of contemplation / 2nd and 4th Monday of each month / All are welcome / Free / Jerry Bartels – 534.0002 – eckankar.org
To include an event on the calendar please send your request to healthcouncilgc@gmail.com and include the following information:
Event name
Date and time
Location with physical address
Short description if desired
Cost, if any
Contact name / phone / email / URL
If you have a recurring event, please send monthly notices which should include the date(s) and requested information from above.
Note that the list is compiled from list serve participants, various community calendars, and area postings. GCCHC and GMCR do not take responsibility for any missing/incorrect events and we retain the right to exclude unsuitable events.
For additional info contact Kendra Milligan / Public Relations Liaison / Grant County Community Health Council / 388.1198 x10 / healthcouncilgc@gmail.com
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