Events calendar for Silver City and Grant County, New Mexico, presented by the Silver City

May 2012

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Community Meetings:	Looking for Kiwanis, Lions, Elks, AARP, church groups, bingo, square dancing and other community groups and activities? Be sure to check our listings of Community & Civic Meetings!
Apr 27 to Oct 7	The Grant County Art Guild Gallery at the historic Hearst Church in Pinos Altos will open on April 27 and feature an artist reception, beginning at 5:30, for the annual Members Only Show. There will also be live music provided by local favorite, Brandon Perrault, and refreshments for your enjoyment. This seasonal gallery will be open Friday through Sunday and major holidays, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. through October 7. Location: Pinos Altos
May 12 to Nov 3	Silver City's Saturday Art Market Come visit Silver City's 5th Annual Saturday Arts and Crafts Street Fair/Market located next to Thundercreek/Western stationers, 703 N Bullard St. We will be setting up every Saturday (May-October), from 9 am till 2 pm. Professional and emerging artists will be coming together to make Silver City's local Saturday market a fun and exiting event destination. Lve music, artists, food, entertainment and more! Silverartmarket@live.com 575-313-6468 Location: 703 N Bullard St Phone: 575- 313 6468 Contact by email.
May 18	12:00 pm Mom & Me Café Come meet other new and expectant mothers and discuss the joys and challenges of mothering. Pregnant moms welcome! Breastfeeding information available. Location: First Born Program office, 3202 Ridge Loop (up the hill from GRMC) Phone: 538-4676
May 18	1:00 pm Health Talk - Joint Replacement GRMC Health Talk Learn about Joint Replacement May 18, 2012 • 1:00 - 2:00pm at the Southwest Bone and Joint Institute 1268 East 32nd Street • Silver City, NM 88061 The speaker will be Dr. Brian Robinson, Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of the Southwest Bone and Joint Institute For More Information Call (575) 538-4870 or go to www.grmc.org All Health Talks are FREE Location: The Bone and Joint Institute Phone: 575-538-4870 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 18	6:00 pm Jim Keaveny Jim Keaveny, folk rock from Austin Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
May 19	American Legion Benefit Golf Scramble Please consider helping those who have served. Tee signs advertising your company or organization are professionally made and the tee sign is a great way to show your support for the projects that affect our community. $100 for TEE Sign $500 for Major Sponsor Banner Checks payable to American Legion Post #18 Golf Scramble PO Box 1464 Silver City NM 88062 Location: Silver City Golf Course Phone: 575-956-5153
May 19	9:30 am Historic Fort Bayard Tour Meet at the Commanding Officers Quarters. Come see the 100 year old buildings and relive some of the hisotry of this important military fort and hospital. Phone: 575-956-3294
May 19	2:00 pm Clyde Tingley's New Deal for New Mexico Jessa Tumposky, Curator of Education Clyde Tingley’s New Deal for New Mexico at the Silver City Museum on Saturday, May 19 at 2 pm The Silver City Museum invites the community to a presentation, “Clyde Tingley’s New Deal for New Mexico,” on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2 pm at the Silver City Museum Annex. Lucinda Lucero Sachs, a New Mexico writer and literary aficionada, will present a lecture on her forthcoming book, Clyde Tingley’s New Deal for New Mexico, 1935-1938, soon to be published by Sunstone Press. Ms. Sachs will discuss Tingley’s years as Governor of New Mexico during the Great Depression, his efforts to create jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans during those difficult years, his friendship with Franklin D. Roosevelt, his partnership with his wife, Carrie Wooster Tingley, and much more. This remarkable man comes to life for you in part through the support of the New Mexico Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The sponsoring organization for the Clyde Tingley lecture is the National New Deal Preservation Association. Lucinda is a native of Alameda, New Mexico. In addition to her book on Tingley, which is an outgrowth of her Master’s thesis, she has written a novel, Believe in the Wind, and two award-winning short stories. She was also involved for several years with the Literary Program at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. There she initiated the National Latino Writers’ Conference, the National Hispanic Literary Award, and Mujer y Canto, a celebration of women’s creativity. At present, she serves on the board of the Hispanic Women’s Council. The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching and interpreting the region’s unique history. For more information about the Museum and its programs, please contact Museum staff at (575) 538-5921 or info@silvercitymuseum.org, and visit the Museum’s website www.silvercitymuseum.org. Location: Silver City Museum Phone: 575-538-5921 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 19	6:00 pm Jim Keaveny Jim Keaveny, folk rock from Austin Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
May 20	7:30 am 1ST ANNUAL SILVER CITY GREENWAYS HIKES 1ST ANNUAL SILVER CITY GREENWAYS HIKES START ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH In celebration of International Migratory Bird Month, join GRIP and the Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society for the 1st Annual Silver City Greenways Hikes. Local authorities on birding, geology, and ecology will be leading hikes to San Vicente Creek, La Capilla Wetlands, and Boston Hill. Check out the schedule below for hike schedules and reservation information if required. For more information or questions, contact Claire Catlett at GRIP claire@gilaresources.info or 575.538.8078. Sunday, May 20th, 7:30am "Nature Walk" with Patricia Taber at La Capilla Wetlands Meet-up @ parking lot off Victoria Street behind the Senior Center. Gila Resources Information Project 305A North Cooper Street Silver City, NM 88061 575.538.8078 www.gilaresources.info Phone: 575-538-8078 Contact by email.
May 21	5:30 pm Audacity Radio Program with Tater Todd Location: 213 N Bullard Phone: 575-534-0130
May 23	6:00 pm Peter & Michele Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
May 24	3:30 pm Fitness & Nutrition in the Community FANC is a community advocacy group dedicated to supporting programs and policies for better nutrition and fitness for all Grant County residents. It has sponsored such programs as the highly successful 5210 campaign and the television show “What’s Cook’n in the Gila.” Everyone is welcome to attend and participate! Location: TBA Phone: 538-8573 ext. 120
May 24	5:00 pm Chamber Alive at Five SEE YOU IN JUNE Since this event falls right before the Memorial Day Weekend and the Blues Festival, we thought it best to cancel it this month. See you on June 28! Location: Wrangler's Bar & Grill Patio Phone: 575-538-3785 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 25	1st Annual Bikers & Blues Bike Show Poeples S]Choice Bike Show $10 Entry- 1st Prize $500 2nd Prize $200 Barnett's Gift Certificate and Gift bag 3rd Prize Silver City Merchants Gift bag Registration 3-4:30 pm @ Yankie and Bullard Music by DJ Curtis Pink from 3pm - 6 pm Music by Brandon Perrault & Friends from 6 pm - 9 pm Location: Downtown Silver City Phone: 575-313-5709
May 25 to May 27	Blues Festival Save the Date for the 17th Annual Silver City Blues Festival...Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2012... Every Memorial Day weekend, the Mimbres Region Arts Council presents one of the Southwest's premiere FREE Blues Festivals. Starting on Friday and wrapping up Sunday afternoon, the Festival features not only the brightest rising stars of the Blues but classic respected performers that have toured the world. Beer Garden entry requires ID. Presented in Silver City's Gough Park (pronounced "Goff") with additional activities and events throughout Silver City, this is a true Blues Lovers Experience. Location: Gough Park Phone: 575-538-2505 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 25	12:00 pm Mom & Me Cafe Come meet other new and expectant mothers and discuss the joys and challenges of mothering. Pregnant moms welcome! Breastfeeding information available. Location: First Born Program office, 3202 Ridge Loop (up the hill from GRMC) Phone: 538-4676
May 25	6:00 pm The Clam Tostada Alternative Folk Rock, Tucson Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
May 26	9:30 am Historic Fort Bayard Tour Meet at the Commanding Officers Quarters. Come see the 100 year old buildings and relive some of the hisotry of this important military fort and hospital. Phone: 575-956-3294
May 26	6:00 pm The Clam Tostada Alternative Folk Rock, Tucson Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
May 28	Memorial Day,May 28,2012 Honoring Americas'War Dead on Memorial Day,May 28,2012. Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. with a 'Flyover'as the finale at 11:00 a.m. Semper Fi, Frank Donohue--575-574-0361 Location: FT.BAYARD,National Cemetery Phone: 575-574-0361 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 30 to Jun 2	Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo Information coming soon
May 30	12:00 pm Brown BagIs Evidence Based Practice Always the Best Practice? by Susan Wilger Bring your lunch and learn while you eat! Please pre-register so we can save you a seat! Go to the website under "Trainings and Workshops.” “Evidence-Based Practice” is getting a lot of attention these days, especially with public and foundation funding. In this workshop with Susan Wilger, MPAff, we will explore the pros and cons of “evidence-based practice”. This workshop will help you choose and justify practices that are best for your organization as well as the funders. In this workshop we will cover: • What is the difference between “best”, “promising” and Evidence-based Practice (EBP)? • The pros and cons of using EBP • What to look for when choosing an EBP • Successful implementation of an EBP - what you need to consider Susan Wilger has over 25 years of experience in program development and implementation. She has successfully written and implemented numerous grants using evidence-based practices. Over the years Susan has worked with staff and evaluators in developing “good practice” to “evidence-based”. Her areas of interest include behavioral and primary health care, prevention, food security, social determinants of health, health disparities and community engagement. Susan received her Masters Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. Location: The Wellness Coalition 409 N. Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: 575-534-0665 Contact by email. More on the web...
May 30	6:00 pm JAM Original songwriter JAM Location: Buckhorn Saloon Phone: 575.538.9911 More on the web...
Ongoing	Autism Support Group Silver City autism support group, the Autism Circle, meets every 3rd Friday of the month at 315 S. Hudson, Suite 26, at 6 pm. The Autism Circle consist of parents, relatives, educators & community members who are educating and supporting those who live with Autism or other Developmental Disabilities. For more information on the group, contact Elaine Prejean, 537-5159, elaineprejean@msn.com; Paulette Shephard, 538-3108; or Peggy Humble, 538-1983. Location: Silver City Autism Circle. 315 S. Hudson Suite 26 ( Hudson Plaza) Phone: 575-537-5159. Email: eprejean@bamhs.com.
Ongoing	Back Country Horsemen Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the Conference Room at the Gila Regional Medical Center. Location: Gila Regional Medical Center Phone: 575-388-5796. More on the web.
Ongoing	Bayard Farmers' Market - Wednesdays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm during summer months Location: Central in Bayard, across from Post Office
Ongoing	Bike Club Anybody who can ride a bike is welcome! Meet at Penny Park. Bring your bike and helmet or call us to arrange to borrow a bike. Helmets are available. M,W,TH - 3:30-5:30PM Tue: 5:15-7:15PM. Location: Penny Park Phone: 534-2953. Email: bethanysaunders@gmail.com.
Ongoing	Cancer Support Group, 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm Cancer Support Group, GRMC, 575-388-1198 Location:* GRMC Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	Copper Country Cruizers Meeting 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm Location: City Office Conference Room B of A Bldg Phone: 388-3468. Email: colgan@q.com. More on the web.
Ongoing	Decorative Painting Class every Thursday Decorative Painting Class 10am - 3pm $5.00 per day Sherelle says there isn't anyone she can't teach to paint. No class on Nov. 25, 2010, Thanksgiving Day Location: Aunt Judy's Attic 1950 Highway 180E Phone: 575-388-1620. More on the web.
Ongoing	Friends of the Library Book Sale, 2nd Saturday 2nd Saturday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm Booksale Friends of the Library 1510 Market Street, 9 am-10 am members only Location:* 1510 Market Street
Ongoing	Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark Walking Tour Walking tours begin at 9:30am every Saturday in May, June, July, August and September. Check the website for dates in other months. The tour begins on the SE corner of the Parade Grounds. It covers military history including Buffalo Soldiers, architecture, the tuberculosis years and daily life on the post. The tour is free but donations are welcome. Private tours can be scheduled by calling 575-536-3161 or 575-574-2573. There is a $4 fee per person. Location: Ft. Bayard Phone: 575-956-3294. More on the web.
Ongoing	GC Fitness & Nutrition Community Action Group FANC Every 4th Thursday Location: GC Business and Conference Center Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	Grant County Art Guild The Grant County Art Guild was formed in 1968 to provide a bond between people sharing the same common interest in fine arts and crafts. The gallery is open from Friday through Sunday each week from May through early October. Members of the Art Guild are present from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist visitors and provide information about the historic building. Location: Hearst Church Gallery, Pinos Altos Phone: 575-538-8216. Email: info@gcag.org. More on the web.
Ongoing	Healing Al-Anon Group The Healing Al-Anon Group meets at 4 pm every Sunday at GRMC Conference Center Location: GRMC Conference Room Phone: 575-313-9400.
Ongoing	Historic Mining District Toursn 2nd Tuesday Meet at 10 am. Call 575-537-3327 for bus reservations. Learn about the important underground mining history near bayard. No walking required. Location: Bayard City Hall Phone: 575-537-3327.
Ongoing	Kiwanis Every Tuesday at noon Location: Red Barn Steakhouse
Ongoing	Lions Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday Lions Club meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm Location: Lions Club House, 8th and Big Ditch Phone: 575-534-1232. Email: jerrij@q.com.
Ongoing	Mining District Historical Mine Tours The Mining District Historical mine tour begins at the Bayard City Hall on the second Tuesday of every month. People are asked to call the City Hall at 537-3327 and let them know you plan to attend the tour so we will know what size bus to request. The price of the tour is $5.00 and a tour guide and brochures will be furnished. The tour goes from Bayard to Santa Rita with five stops in between where the guide will give a bit of history and interesting happenings in the local underground mines at each stop. The tour take about an hour and a half. A short time is also given at the Santa Rita lookout to view the new kiosk and the open pit mine. Location: Bayard City Hall Phone: 537-3327.
Ongoing	Open Knitting Group every Sunday Open Knitting Group every Sunday noon-3 pm Location: 614 N Bullard Phone: 575-388-3350. More on the web.
Ongoing	Prostate Cancer Support Group 3rd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30 pm Prostate Cancer Support Group, GRMC, 575-388-1198 Location:* GRMC Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society meeting The Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Silver City Senior Center. A pot luck supper begins at 6 pm, followed by the meeting at 7:00 pm. All welcome. Contact the Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society at PO Box 1555, Silver City, NM 88062. Location: Silver City Senior Center
Ongoing	Rotary Club every Tuesday Location: WNMU McDonald Student Memorial Bldg Email: info@silvercityrotary.org. More on the web.
Ongoing	San Vicente Art Walk- Self Guided Tours While you're in Silver City‚ take the Self-Guided Art Walk and visit the galleries and studios in the area. The self-guided tour is sponsored by San Vicente Artists of Silver City and promoted through the Artists Guide. The guide lists information on each of our member artists‚ has a directory of the participating galleries and studios‚ and includes maps showing the gallery and studio locations. Call SVA for details at 388-4854. Phone: 575-388-4854. Email: sva@gilanet.com. More on the web.
Ongoing	Scrapbooking every Monday Scrapbooking 2 - 3:30 pm $8.00 (makes a double page layout) Bring your own scissors and adhesives. The kits for this class are made up in advance so 1 weeks notice is required for each class. Location:* Aunt Judy's Attic 1950 Highway 180E Phone: 575-388-1620. More on the web.
Ongoing	Senior Life Cycle 2nd Wednesday every month Senior Life Cycle will NOT meet in September 2010. Next meeting is October 13 at 3:30 pm Location: Grant County Business & Conference Center Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	Silver City Bridge Club Every Wednesday at noon Location: Red Barn Steakhouse
Ongoing	Silver City Farmers' Market , every Saturday Come sample the tastes of Grant County‚ with fruits and vegetables available from spring through first frost. Many organic growers‚ herb and flower vendors and other specialty stalls are included. 8:30 AM to noon every Saturday morning starting May 7, 2011 through the first frost. Location: Main Street Plaza, Historic Downtown Silver City Phone: 575-536-9681. More on the web.
Ongoing	Silver City Museum Located in downtown Silver City‚ 4 blocks west of Highway 90‚ the Silver City Museum is open with free admission 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed Mondays. Guided group tours available by prior arrangement. Location: 312 West Broadway. Phone: 575-538-5921. Email: scmuseum@zianet.com. More on the web.
Ongoing	Silver City Soccer Club The Silver City Soccer Club plays every Sunday from 3 pm - 6 pm at the Ben Altamirano Complex. Location: Ben Altamirano Complex
Ongoing	Silver City Soccer Club Every Sunday The Soccer Club plays every Sunday from 3pm-6pm Location: Ben Altamira Sports Complex More on the web.
Ongoing	Silver City Woman's Club 2nd Friday The Silver City's Woman's Club meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 10:30 am. Location: 411 Silver Heights Blvd. Phone: 575-313-1091. Email: roadshow@q.com.
Ongoing	Souper Tuesday Two kinbds of soups will be offered each Tuesday, one meat, one meatless. bread, tea or coffee will be included for $6.00. Take out available. Faith Community is raising funds to build a continuum of care retirement complex in SW New Mexico. Location: First United Methodist Church, 300 W College
Ongoing	Story Time Every Wednesday Location: Public Library
Ongoing	The Sunday Morning Cup Music and conversation every Sunday morning 9:30am to 11:30 am
Ongoing	WNMU Museum Free admission and fully handicapped accessible. Exhibits include Mimbres pottery‚ basketry and other artifacts in the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts‚ Casas Grandes pottery‚ pottery and artifacts of prehistoric Southwestern cultures‚ Maria Martinez‚ San Ildefonso‚ and Santa Clara pottery in the Geneva Back Collection‚ historic Navajo rugs and more. 1000 West College Avenue. Location: 1000 West College Avenue Phone: 575-538-5386. More on the web.
Ongoing	Yoga Class every Thursday Join Silver City's yoga class at 12:45 pm each Thursday to enjoy the benefits of a gentle workout that exercises the body, mind and spirit. Lead by Colleen Stinar, the weekly yoga class builds flexibility and strength with a combination of breathing, physical posture and meditation techniques that devotees say can reduce stress, improve posture and coordination, and increase energy and balance. Class meets at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard, corner of 7th and Texas, in the fellowship hall. Please enter through the back door (facing Arizona street). Location: Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard, corner of 7th and Texas Phone: 575-574-5451. Email: dstinar@hotmail.com.