Friday 6 June 2014
- Storytime with Nancy
10:30am / Every Friday / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / All ages / Free
- Gila Regional Medical Center Courtyard Concert Series
Noon – 1pm / Café Courtyard / Greg & Charlie – Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, & Vocals / Free / GRMC.org
- Youth DIY–Water Blaster
2:00pm /Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Ave / Ages 10+ / Free and open to public
- 6”X6” Studio Sale
4pm – 7pm / Jane’s Studio – 28 Bear Creek Road – Pinos Altos / Artists: Diane Cornelius, Ginna Heiden, Miriam Hill, Deb Hutchings, Gay Marks, Jane Seavers, Thia Utz / Free / Jane Seavers at rajaseavers@gmail.com – 574.2680
Saturday 7 June 2014
- Silver City Farmer’s Market
8:30am – Noon / Enter at Bullard & 7th Streets / Veggies, plant starts, landscape plants, baked goods, food vendors, & local products / Music by the Tin Can Tourists / Free
- Silver City Art Market
8:30am – 2pm / Bullard Street in old Western Stationer’s parking lot
- Good Shepherd “First Saturday” Garage Sale
9am – 1pm / Texas between 6th and 7th Street / Dorm-size fridge, TV’s, lots of new donations, half-price Bazaar items / Decorative and useful home and yard items, books, clothing and shoes of all sizes, linens, craft items, and more / Clothes $1 bag after 11am, Lots of free stuff outside
- Ft Bayard Walking Tour
9:30am / Commanding Officer’s Quarters – Number 26 / 388.4477
- Grocery Store Walking Tour
10am – Noon / Food Basket – 1220 N Hudson Street / Having trouble planning affordable healthy meals? Learn label Reading, Meal Planning and nutritious foods with Kristen Morgan, registered Dietitian Nutritionist / Free – Must RSVP 388.1198 or healthcouncil@grmc.org
- Jump Into Summer
11am – 3pm / Gough Park / Get ready for summer with fun activities, games, food and prizes / Free
- Open House at the Silco Theater
Noon – 5:00pm / 311 North Bullard St / View the interior of the Silco Theater / All donations will be used for upcoming theater renovation which is expected to begin at the end of June / Lucy Whitmarsh – 574.8394 or lmwk@dishmail.net
- 6″X6″ Studio Sale
Reception 4pm -7pm / Jane’s Studio – 28 Bear Creek Road – Pinos Altos / Artists: Diane Cornelius, Ginna Heiden, Miriam Hill, Deb Hutchings, Gay Marks, Jane Seavers, Thia Utz / Free / Jane Seavers at rajaseavers@gmail.com – 574.2680
- Wild West Pro Rodeo
Southwest Horseman’s Park, off of US Hwy 180 and Caballero Road
- 4th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival and
Gila River CD/DVD Release Party
6:30pm / Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House – Pinos Altos / The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is presented by Gila Conservation Coalition and features films honoring our remaining wild rivers, pointing out misguided dams over the decades and presenting inspiring tales of activism around the globe / The event is also the release party for the combo CD/DVD release – Wild Gila: Forever Free with songs written and performed by local musicians and films about the Gila. Several of the musicians on the CD will perform their songs live during the film fest. The CD/DVD will be available for purchase and all proceeds from the film fest and sales of the CD/DVD set will benefit the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to protect the Gila River / Tickets are available at the door and students are free / And as you may know Ella Jaz Kirk was deeply involved in activism to protect the Gila River and likewise involved in the planning of the film festival. She and the other Aldo students who left us too soon and current students who continue their activism will be acknowledged during the event
Sunday 8 June 2014
- Sermon on Pentecost
10am / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City – 3845 N Swan Street / Reverend Tyler Connoley will speak / Coffee and conversation with light refreshments after the service / Free
- Grant County Chicano Music Project
Noon – 1pm / Silver City Museum Courtyard – 312 W Broadway / Gallery Talk with Patricia Cano / Free / 538.5921
- Pentecost Picnic
1pm / Little Walnut Picnic Area / Hosted by Silver City United Church of Christ / Please bring a dish to share
Monday 9 June 2014
- The Silver City Grant County Widowed Persons Service
10:30am / Glad Tidings Church / Joe Wlosinski will talk to us about ID theft and scams / Lunch available / All singles are welcome / 537.3643
- Silver City New Hope Al-Anon Family Group
12:05pm / First Presbyterian Church – 1915 N Swan Street / Meets on Mondays / 537.3141
- Mindstorms Robot Building Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Ages 10+
Tuesday 10 June 2014
- Summer Reading Program Kickoff
10:30am – Noon / Bayard Public Library – 1112 Central Avenue / Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult care-giver whenever they are at the library / Program from Tuesday 10 June – Thursday 11 July / 537.6244
- Silver City Food Co-Op Community Forum
Noon – 1pm / Co-Op Community Room – 520 N Bullard Street / Composting workshop will focus on the difference between green & brown compost, how much of each to use to amend soil, and composting solutions for small spaces / Presented by Sarah Sayles 388.2343
- The Silver City Rotary Club
Noon / WNMU Student Memorial Building – 2nd floor / A speaker will talk about issues of community interest / Guests are welcome / Lunch is available
- Kiwanis Club of Silver City
Noon – 1pm / Red Barn Restaurant / Open meeting with guest presenters and often youth in our community / First Tuesday of month / 538.3396
- Low Vision Support Group
1pm / Gila Regional Medical Center – 1313 E 32nd Street – Board Room / Support group for people with vision loss and blindness / 388.1108
- Chess Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Every Tuesday / All ages and levels of experience / Free
- Meditation for Everyone
5:30pm -6:15pm / illy Casper Wellness Center – 300 E 16th Street / Five consecutive Tuesdays starting May 20th / 20-25 minute meditation followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary / Free / Jeff Goin 313.4087
Wednesday 11 June 2014
- Curbside Consulting
9am – Noon / Center for Health Innovation – 902 Santa Rita Street – 2nd floor conference room / Free 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 / Every Wednesday / All ages / Free
- Gin Rummy
1pm / Yankie Creek Coffee House – 112 W Yankie Street / Everyone invited
- Senior Life Cycle
3:30pm / Health Council office – 214 N Black Street / Community group dedicated to raising the quality of life for seniors in Grant County / 388.1198 – gcchc.org
- Lego Club
4pm / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Every Wednesday / Ages 4-10 / Free
- Grant County Democratic Party Meeting
5:30pm Potluck Meal / 6:20pm Business Meeting / 3060 Hwy 180 E Hwy 180 / Bring a dish and bring a friend / 654.6060
- Bayard Al-Anon
6pm / Santa Clara Senior Center – 107 East Street / Meets Wednesdays / 537.3141
Thursday 12 June 2014
- Stephen McCraine Draws his Comic, Mal & Chad
10:30am / Silver City Public Library – 515 W College Avenue / Don’t miss the chance to learn how to draw comics from a pro / For children of all ages / Free
- Silver City Food Co-Op Community Forum
Noon – 1pm / Co-Op Community Room – 520 N Bullard Street / Composting workshop will focus on the difference between green & brown compost, how much of each to use to amend soil, and composting solutions for small spaces / Presented by Sarah Sayles 388.2343
- NM Solar Energy Association
5:30pm / Little Toad Creek – The Backroom – 200 N Bullard Street / Board Members will discuss the organization and how it promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency / No host food & drinks / 538.4332
- Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society
6pm – 8pm / Silver City Senior Center – 204 W Victoria Street / Wayne Allen of Silver City Fine Jewelers will, discuss how he got started in the jewelry business / Meetings start with Potluck Dinner / Bring own service ware and dish to share / 534.1393 – rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
To include an event on the calendar please send your request to healthcouncilgc@gmail.com and include the following information:
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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