Gila EDA Roundtable 8am coffee / 8:30am meeting / Grant County Admin Bld – 1400 Hwy 180 East / Presentation on Bridge Community, a continuing care retirement community
Medicare Info 9am – 11am / HMS La Vida – 110 W 11th Street / Volunteers available for Medicare questions / Applications for medication assistance / 534.0248
Speaking of Ethics: Professional Ethics in Helping Professions 9am – 3:30pm / WNMU Student Memorial Building – Seminar Room / Workshop by National Association of Social Workers – NM Chapter / Morning session – Writing electronic notes and keeping client privacy and security / Afternoon session – Providing culturally competent counseling and ethical decision making when working with Native American clients / Pre-register naswnm.org / 538.6420 / Pa***********@**mu.edu
WNMU Health Fair 11am – 3pm / WNMU Intramural Gym
Volunteer Social 2pm /Silver City Museum Annex – 302 W Broadway / Come and meet volunteers and learn about how you can be involved / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
Moses Clark: Meet The Candidate 4pm – 7pm / The Inn On Broadway – 411 W Broadway / Moses Clark is a Democratic candidate for the office of Grant County Commissioner for District 1 / Fundraiser with a silent auction for pieces of art from various local artists, including Kate Brown and Tom Holt
Mustang Festival 4pm – 8pm / Old James Stadium / Community organizations and small businesses are invited to register for a booth for this family-friendly event in celebration of the 47th Annual Great Race / Live music by the Brandon Perrault Band / Register here at wnmu.edu/events/greatrace
Reflections of An Artist Series 5pm – Refreshments / 5:30pm – Presentation / WNMU Global Resource Center Auditorium – 12th St and Kentucky / Western Institute for Lifelong Learning presents Michael McGarrity, author of the acclaimed Kevin Kearney crime-suspense novels that take place in modern New Mexico / Free / 538.6835 – will-learning.com or in**@***********ng.com
The LGBT Center, Rainbow Village Night Hours 5pm – 9pm / 301 W College Ave Suite 5 / All welcome to come by! / 519.5562
Politicized Schools: A Look at New Mexico’s Educational
Landscape 6pm / WNMU’s Miller Library / Forum to discuss how partisan politics have snared public education in New Mexico and whether NM should limit state funding of private education / Free / 505.717.4330
Saturday 26 April 2014
Walking Tour of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark 9:30am / The Commanding Officer’s Quarters on the west side of the Parade Ground / The Fort Bayard Museum will be open from 9:15 – Noon / Although there is no fee, donations to support the preservation, restoration, and maintenance are appreciated / Birders are reminded to bring their binoculars / 388.4477
Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs 10am – 2pm / Walgreens – 100 Rosedale Rd / Bring expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs for disposal / Only pills or patches accepted / DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps / Free / er*******@************il.com
Gin Rummy Tournament 10am / WNMU Watts Hall – corner of Hwy 180 & Swan St / 534.9355
Michael McGarrity “Second Chance” 10am / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / Michael McGarrity will revisit themes from his Friday night talk, The Writer as an Artist in a World Obsessed with Categories / A collaboration with the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning
Worls T’ai Chi & Qigong Day 10am – Noon / NMCNH Integrative Health& Wellness Center – 310 W 6th St / T’ai Chi and Qigong Instructors from Silver will be demonstrating their forms / John and Anna Dye, Liz Mikols, Glenn Henderson and Martha Everett / Fun, free, and informal event, open to all ages and levels of practice / Free / 388.2098
Pedalista! Family Fun Bicycle Festival 11am – 4pm / Gough Park / A day in the park with games, obstacle courses, challenges, and activities all centered on the bicycle and derived from bike parts / Try out The Paperboy Challenge, The Rim Toss, the Pedal Go-Karts, Ride a Funky Bike, or become a Human Slingshot/ Registration at the event will include a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several bicycles and items from local businesses / Wood-Fired Pizza will be included in registration / Come out and support The Bike Works, Silver City’s Nonprofit Community Bike Shop and their efforts to make bikes and the secrets of bicycle mechanics available to all / 388.1444
Illusion Band 11am – 1pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / Country, Oldies, Classic Rock and Tejano / Free / 538.5921 or in**@**************um.org
Lady Mustang Softball vs Adams State University 11am / Mustang Softball Field
Grant County Chicano Music Project Gallery Talk Noon – 1pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / With Patricia Cano / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
Is Your Pet Ready to Evacuate? 1pm – 2pm / Bayard Public Library – 1112 Central Ave / Pet Safety & Emergency Procedures by June Decker of High Desert Humane Society / 537.6244
The 47th Annual Great Race 1:30pm / Race begins outside outside of Old James Stadium
Greg and Jean 2pm – 4pm / Yankie Creek Coffee House / Original folk and favorite folk-rock covers / With Jeff Ray on bass and Shem Nickle on djembe
Lady Mustang Softball vs Black Hills State 3pm / Mustang Softball Field
Judith Meyer – “The Inextinguishable” Art Show Reception 4pm – 7pm / 214 W Yankie St / From April 26 – June 28
The Rotary Club of Silver City Biennial Gala and Benefit Auction 4:30pm – 8:30pm / Grant County Business and Conference Center – 3031 Hwy 180 East / The beneficiaries of this year’s auction are the Volunteer Center of Grant County, Literacy Link – Leamos, and the Imagination Library of Grant County / Items to be auctioned include ocean cruises, resort vacations, a VIP visit to a FOX NFL pregame show, jewelry, and many other items / Tickets at Western Bank Leslie Bush 388.3521 or any Rotary Club member / 534.1135
Sunday 27 April 2014
Gin Rummy Tournament 10am / WNMU Watts Hall – corner of Hwy 180 & Swan St / 534.9355
Lady Mustang Softball vs Black Hills State 11am / Mustang Softball Field
Silver City Food Co-op
40thAnniversary Celebration & General Membership Meeting for Noon – 3pm / Commons Center for Sustainability – Corbin and 13th Street / Come for lunch, a short business meeting on the State of the Co-op and Contra Dancing with the Big Ditch Crickets / Call the Co-op at 388-2343
Steve Cormier 2pm / The Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / Library Concert Series continues with old and traditional cowboy fare, “Music from the Ranch and Open Range,” a Chautauqua Program funded by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs / Cormier tells stories of his nine years as a ranch hand, along with simply lying to see if he can get away with it / Free
Book Signing – African American History in New Mexico 2pm / Silver City Museum / with author Bruce Glasrud / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
Lady Mustang Softball vs Adams State University 3pm / Mustang Softball Field
Open Mike Night hosted by Greg and Jean 6pm – 9pm / Diane’s Parlor – 501 N Bullard Street / Free
Monday 28 April 2014
Lego Mindstorms Robot-Building Club 4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / Ages 10+
Silver City New Hope Al-Anon Family Group 12:05pm / First Presbyterian Church – 1915 N Swan / Meet on Mondays / 537.3141
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 at 534.0002 – eckankar.org
Tuesday 29 April 2014
Silver City Rotary Club Luncheon Noon / WNMU Student Memorial Building – 2nd floor – Sunset Room / Speakers presented / Guests are welcome / Lunch available
Chess Club 4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / All ages and levels of experience are welcome
HiDOG (High Desert Organic Gardeners) 5:30pm / Silver City Food Coop’s Community Room – behind the store / Blythe Whiteley, a local gardener, fiber/clay artist, and flower merchant, discusses flowers, for cutting, eating, naturalizing and attracting pollinators, focusing on what grows well in our region / Discussion of landscaping request by Archi Padilla for the new Hurley dog & cat shelter
Greg and Kevin 6pm – 8:30pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard / Original and favorite folk-rock
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Medicare Info 9am – 11am / HMS La Vida – 110 W 11th Street / Volunteers available for Medicare questions / Applications for medication assistance / 534.0248
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 – lm*********@***il.com
Storytime 10:30am / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages up to 5 years
Gin Rummy 1pm / Yankie Creek Coffee House / 112 W Yankie Street at Texas / Everyone invited
WNMU Museum’s Visible Collections Area 4:30pm – 7pm / WNMU Museum – Second Floor / A glimpse into the future of the new Visible Collections Area which gives visitors the opportunity to see collections not included in the Main Floor interpretive exhibitions / Free
Lego Club 4:30pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages 4-10
Aldo Leopold Charter SchoolInternship Showcase 4:30pm – 6pm / 1422 East Highway 180 – next to Grant County Admin Bldg / Come get to know our school, grades 6-12 / Refreshments served / Questions answered / 538.2547
Radio Active Art Exhibit Sneak Preview
5pm – 7pm / Common Ground Gallery – 103 Kelly Street at Bullard – Across from the Gila Theater / GMCR Members Only with delicious offerings from Shevek & Company / Join GMCR in advance or at the door / The exhibit has many wonderful works by local artists and this is a benefit for GMCR / KURU / Support your local art community and your community radio station!
Hike Spring Street 5pm / Spring Street Trailhead / Join Andrew Lindlof for a fun and informative hike! / Grant County Trails month / 388.8265
Bayard Al-Anon 6pm / Santa Clara Senior Center – 107 East Street / Meets Wednesdays / 537.3141
Trivia Night 7pm / Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery – Broadway and Bullard / Every Wednesday with quizmaster Josh White / No cover charge / Prizes of gift certificates for $15 and $25 / Teams of six people max or join a team
Thursday 1 May 2014
Radio-Active! Art Exhibit Opening
11am – 4 pm / Awards Ceremony 5-7pm
Common Ground Gallery – 103 Kelly Street at Bullard – Across from the Gila Theater / The exhibit has many wonderful works by local artists and this is a benefit for GMCR / KURU / Support your local art community and your community radio station! / Free
Exhibit continues Tuesday – Sunday from 11am to 4pm through June 1st / More info here
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Event name Date and time Location with physical address Short description if desired Cost, if any Contact name / phone / email / URL
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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 / he*************@***il.com
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Kiwanis Club of Silver City Noon – 1 p.m. Red Barn Restaurant / Open Kiwanis meeting featuring guest presenters and often youth in our community. First Tuesday of the month features "Student of the Month recognition" / 538-3396 The Silver City Rotary Club Luncheon Noon. WNMU […]
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Drug Take Back Day 8 a.m. – Noon. Outside of Walgreens, 100 Rosedale Rd. Silver City. Great opportunity to safely dispose of unused and old prescriptions. Free! Silver City Farmer’s Market 8:30am – Noon / Enter at Bullard & 7th Street / Local produce, eggs, fresh […]
