Saturday 15 June 2013
- Bizarre Bazaar
8am – 3pm / Uncle Woody’s Flea Market – Arenas Valley / Unique and ethnic clothing, purses and bags, folk and glass art, jewelry, household items & some furniture
- Silver City Farmer’s Market
8:30-Noon / Main Street Plaza – enter at 7th & Bullard / Fresh produce, locally grown plants, herbal products, eggs, locally raised meats, baked goods, coffee & prepared food and more! / Support your local farmers! Enjoy the Music! / Linda, Market Manager – 654.4104
- Bike Works Community Bike Ride
10am – 2pm / Meet at the (Root) Shop behind the Recreation Center if you need to borrow a bike or helmet or need a quick adjustment / Or meet at our new Downtown (Branch) Shop at 10:30am if you’re ready to roll / Bring water, plans for lunch, and a sense of exploration. Riding on roads & trails, the difficulty is determined by the riders who show up / 388.1444
- Free Father’s Day Gift!
10am – 4pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / Model sail boat kit for Dad / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
- 5th Annual Jump Into Summer Community Fitness & Nutrition Challenge
10am – 2pm / Gough Park / A free community friendly fitness and nutrition filled day / KDawn Jackson at HMS – 388.1511 x2738
- 24th Annual Gila Classic Golf Tournament
Silver City Golf Course – 9 Golf Course Drive / Four-Person Scramble / Ashleigh Garcia – Gila Regional Medical Center – 538.4138
- Harry Benjamin Life Celebration
3pm – 7pm / Murray Hotel & Yankie Street / Showings of video clips and images of Benjamin’s creative work will begin at 3pm in the Murray Hotel ballroom, followed by a ceremony of remembrance at 3:30 / Following the ceremony, the event moves outside to the 200 block of Yankie Street for a block party with food and music / Diana Leyba / L&I Arts – 388.5725 – leybaingallsarts@qwestoffice.net
- Loose Blues Band
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Free
- Bet With Your Boots On – Casino Night
7pm – 11pm / Billy’s Restaurant, – Hwy 180 East / Rotary Club of Silver City benefit for the Education Center being built under the auspices of Border Partners at the Town Library in Palomas, Mexico / Tix at the door / Western wear encouraged / Food and drink available / Mark Richard – 537.5988
- Doug Snyder
7:30pm / Buckhorn Saloon / Folk Rock from Albuquerque / Free
Sunday 16 June 2013
- Free Father’s Day Gift!
10am – 4pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / Model sail boat kit for Dad / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
- LGBT Brunch
Noon / Vicki’s Eatery – 315 N Texas Street / All LGBT folk, friends and allies are welcome / 388.5430
- Capoeira Quinto Sol Silver City
5pm / Gough Park in Beautiful Downtown Silver City / Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self expression & community / All ages welcome / Isaac – subsideenergize@gmail.com
- Bridge Community Benefit Dinner
5pm / First United Methodist Church – 300 College Avenue / Proceeds support Bridge Community / Entertainment by Sherri Terrazzas / Don Trammell – 538.5754
- Open Mic
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Free
Monday 17 June 2013
- Fit Families in Silver City Sign Up
June 26 to August 7 / Hidalgo Medical Services – Pope Street / A free 7-session series to improve family health & relationships / Free meals at each session and prizes, sessions include info on healthy eating, physical activity, healthy and reasonable goal setting and self-esteem and motivation / Instructed by a registered dietitian, social worker and physical activity professional / Ali Jensen – 388.1198 – ajensen@grmc.org
- Grant County Community Health Council
3pm / Grant County Administration Building – 1400 Hwy 180 East / Quarterly meeting, voting on new Steering Committee member, the 2013 CHI Profile & presentations on the Grant County Gross Receipts Tax and the Disability Advisory Council / Tiffany Knauf – tknauf@grmc.org
- Open Mic Night
7pm / Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos / Free
Tuesday 18 June 2013
- Bayard Summer Reading Program
10am – Noon / Bayard Public Library / School-aged children are invited to join the fun programs and events of this summer’s theme – Dig Into Reading! / Includes hands on activities like adobe brick-making, planting, creating Terra cotta pots, fossil studies, and of course, reading! / Free and open to school-aged children of all abilities / The 6-week program will begin on Tuesday June 11th and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday through Thursday July 18th / Adult supervision required for children age nine or younger
- Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
11am – Noon / Main Street Plaza – enter at 7th & Bullard / Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people including those with diminished balance or strength / First class free / Contact Liz – 313.6833
- Health Kids Healthy Communities Steering Committee
3pm / Health Council Office – 214 N Black Street / Ali Jenson – 388.1198 x12
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Middle School Youth and Parents
5pm / WNMU Global Resource Center – 12th & Kentucky / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Youth and parents will meet separately / Approximately 1 hour / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP to sign up – Participation is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198
- Vespers in the Celtic Tradition
5:30pm / Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Texas & 6th Street – entrance off parking lot / A quiet reflective service of remembrance of modern “saints” of all faiths / Potluck dinner follows
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Community Members
6:30pm / WNMU Global Resource Center / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Approximately 1 hour / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP to sign up – Participation is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198
Wednesday 19 June 2013
- Curbside Consulting at the Nonprofit Resource Center
9am – Noon / The Wellness Coalition – 409 N Bullard Street / Free consulting services to existing and aspiring nonprofit organizations / Free / Lisa Jimenez – 534.0665 x232 – lisa@wellnesscoalition.org
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – High School Youth and Parents
5pm / WNMU Global Resource Center – 12th & Kentucky / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Youth and parents will meet separately / Approximately 1 hour / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP to sign up – Participation is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198
- Dane & Edie
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Vocals & Piano, Jazz and Standards / Free
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Community Members
6:30pm / WNMU Global Resource Center / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Approximately 1 hour / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP to sign up – Participation is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198
- Ray Tarantino
6:30pm / Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos / Singer Songwriter – Portland / Free
Thursday 20 June 2013
- Magic Show
10am / Silver City Public Library – 515 College Avenue / Jamie O’Hara, The Magic Guy will be visiting the library to present stories, jokes and, of course, amazing illusions! / All ages / Free / 538.3672
- Bayard Summer Reading Program
10am – Noon / Bayard Public Library / School-aged children are invited to join the fun programs and events of this summer’s theme – Dig Into Reading! / Includes hands on activities like adobe brick-making, planting, creating Terra cotta pots, fossil studies, and of course, reading! / Free and open to school-aged children of all abilities / The program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday through Thursday July 18th / Adult supervision required for children age nine or younger
- Town of Silver City Council Special Meeting
2pm / Grant County Administration Center – 1400 Hwy 180 East / Lodgers Tax Awards for FY 2013-2014 / Agenda is posted at townofsilvercity.org
- Capoeira Quinto Sol Silver City
6pm / The SPOT – The Wellness Coalition – Bullard Street / Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self expression & community / For ages 11 – 20 / Isaac – subsideenergize@gmail.com
- Joe & Danny
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Jazz & Latin / Free
Friday 21 June 2013
- Fit Families in Silver City Sign Up
June 26 to August 7 at Hidalgo Medical Services on Pope Street / A free 7-session series to improve family health & relationships / Free meals at each session and prizes, sessions include info on healthy eating, physical activity, healthy and reasonable goal setting and self-esteem and motivation / Instructed by a registered dietitian, social worker and physical activity professional / Ali Jensen – 388.1198 – ajensen@grmc.org
- Gila Economic Development Alliance Roundtable
8am / Grant County Business and Conference Center
- Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
11am – Noon / Main Street Plaza – enter at 7th & Bullard / Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people including those with diminished balance or strength / First class free / Contact Liz – 313.6833
- Courtyard Summer Concert Series
Gila Regional Medical Center Courtyard / Barb Fila & Joe Krzyzanowski
- SW NM Green Chamber – Summer Solstice Party
5:30pm – 7pm / Contact the SW NM Green Chamber at 538.4332 – swGreenChamber@gmail.com
- Wheel Truing
6pm – 8pm / Bike Works Downtown Branch – 820 Bullard / Learn to straighten your wheels / Donation suggested / 388.1444
- Social Bike Ride
6pm / Bike Works Downtown Branch – 820 Bullard / Encouraging all beginners and experienced riders to an evening ride around Silver City / 388.1444
- Esther Jamison
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Classical guitar / Free
- Screening – How To Die in Oregon
6pm – 8pm / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall – 3845 N Swan Street / A film that gently enters the lives of the terminally ill as they consider whether – and when – to end their lives / Free and open to the public / Refreshments provided during the discussion following the film
- Eric from Philly
7:30pm / Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos / Folk Rock / Free
- Bike-In Movie Night
8:30pm / Bike Works Downtown Branch – 820 N Bullard / Bring a chair and enjoy an outdoor movie! / A donation is appreciated / 388.1444
Saturday 22 June 2013
- La Capilla Wetlands Nature Walk
8am / Meet at Silver City Senior’s Center Parking Lot / Nature walk with Patricia Taber / Explore the trails and picnic areas in this gem of a park that is very convenient / In celebration of publication of the revised Greenways of Silver City brochure / swnmaudubon@gmail.com / Free
- Silver City Farmer’s Market
8:30-Noon / Main Street Plaza – enter at 7th & Bullard / Fresh produce, locally grown plants, herbal products, locally raised meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee & prepared food and more / Support your local farmers! Enjoy the Music! / Linda, Market Manager – 654.4104
- History of La Capilla Chapel
9am / Meet at Silver City Senior’s Center Parking Lot / Learn about the history behind this Silver City heritage park with Jose Ray, Jr / Easily combined with the nature walk at 8am / Part of the celebration of publication of the revised Greenways of Silver City brochure / swnmaudubon@gmail.com / Free
- Bike Works Community Bike Ride
10am – 2pm / Meet at the (Root) Shop behind the Recreation Center if you need to borrow a bike or helmet or need a quick adjustment / Or meet at our new Downtown (Branch) Shop at 10:30am if you’re ready to roll / Bring water, plans for lunch, and a sense of exploration. Riding on roads & trails, the difficulty is determined by the riders who show up / 388.1444
- Bilingual Storytelling with Maria Vigil
10am – 11am / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Cobre Middle School Youth & Parents
11am / Bayard Public Library / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Youth and parents will meet separately / Approximately 1 hr long / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP – space is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198 for sign up and information
- Inkle Weaving Class
12:30pm – 3:30pm / Silver City Museum – 312 W Broadway / For students 16 and older / pre-registration required / Fee / 538.5921 – silvercitymuseum.org
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Cobre High School Youth & Parents
1pm / Bayard Public Library / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Youth and parents will meet separately / Approximately 1 hr long / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP – space is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198 for sign up and information
- Solstice Solar Tour
1pm / Visitors Center – 201 N Hudson / Ever wonder about photovoltaics, passive solar or solar heating systems here in Silver City? See and talk about a variety of solar installations around town / SW NM Green Chamber 538.4332 – swGreenChamber@gmail.com
- Substance Abuse Focus Group – Mining District Community Members
3pm / Bayard Public Library / Your input will be used to establish priorities and strategies to reduce youth substance abuse / Youth and parents will meet separately / Approximately 1 hr long / Participants will be compensated for their time and a meal will be served / Please RSVP – space is limited / Tiffany Knauf – 388.1198 for sign up and information
- Eric from Philly
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Folk Rock / Free
- Wally Lawder & The Raptured Coyotes
7:30pm / Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos / Folk Rock / Free
Sunday 23 June 2013
- LGBT Brunch
Noon / Vicki’s Eatery – 315 N Texas Street / All LGBT folk, friends and allies are welcome / 388.5430
- Capoeira Quinto Sol Silver City
5pm / Gough Park in Beautiful Downtown Silver City / Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, singing, dance, self expression & community / All ages welcome / Isaac at subsideenergize@gmail.com
- Open Mic
6pm / Diane’s Parlor – 510 N Bullard Street / Free
Monday 24 June 2013
- Grant County Commission Work Session
9am / Grant County Administration Building – 1400 Hwy 180 East / Meeting agenda not posted at press time. Check later at grantcountynm.org
- Christening for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Solar Array
9am -10am / Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability – 11th and Pope Street / Gather here at 8:45 for bus transportation to the event / Please RSVP to mikesauber@gmail.com – to reserve a seat / Free
- Open Mic Night
7pm / Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos / Free
Tuesday 25 June 2013
- Dig into Reading!
10am / Bayard Public Library – 1112 Central Avenue / “Archaeology Truck Show” presented by preservation archaeologist Dr Deborah L Huntley of Archaeology Southwest / Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian
- Health Talk – Menopause in an Hour
Noon – 1pm / Gila Regional Medical Center – Conference Room / Presentation by Dr Victor Nwachuku / Space is limited – RSVP at 538.4870 / Free
- Vespers in the Celtic Tradition
5:30pm / Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Texas & 6th Street – entrance off parking lot / A quiet reflective service of remembrance of modern “saints” of all faiths / Potluck dinner follows
- Silver City Town Council Meeting & Public Hearing
6pm / Grant County Administration Building – 1400 Hwy 180 East / Zoning change Meeting agenda/ notice posted at townofsilvercity.org
- Scott
6pm / Diane’s Restaurant – 510 N Bullard Street / The Blues & The Country / Free
- Silver City / Grant County TEA Party Patriots
6pm / Red Barn Restaurant / Photo presentation by Bob Pelham of his four-wheeling tour along the the border fence between New Mexico and Arizona borders with Mexico
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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