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May 1 to Oct 4
Pinos Altos Church Gallery The Pinos Altos Church Gallery will be open weekends (Fri,Sat,Sun) and holidays from May 1 through October 4. Arts & crafts by local artists are featured. Location: Pinos Altos, NM Phone: 575-538-6216
Silver City's Local Artist Market Come visit Silver City?s local Artist Market
Every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM Featuring some of the best fine arts and handcrafts in southwestern New Mexico. Located in the historic downtown, next to Western Stationers. Come join us! Location: 703 N Bullard
"We Want Cakes" The cakewalk is a much-enjoyed feature of the Silver City Museum 4th of July event each year, and a lot of cakes are needed to keep it going, according to the Social?s co-chairs, Sandra Hicks and Cherie Salmon. Homemade cakes are preferred, and to encourage this, the Museum is adding a Cake Decorating Contest to the fun this year. First, second, and third- place ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: Most Patriotic, Most Whimsical and Most Creative.
So, ladies and gents - get out your mixing bowls and get creative! To enter the contest, the cakes must be homemade and be at the Museum for judging by 1:30 pm on Friday, July 3rd. Judges for the contest are Lynn Baca, LULAC President; Tammy Redman, Silver High School teacher and cake decorator; and a third SURPRISE judge. Whether or not you want to be part of the contest, ?We want cakes!? says Silver City Museum Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Nance.
Location: Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway Street
Jul 3
12:00 pm Ribbon Cuttin/Grand Opening for Anima Join us to welcome this new member to downtown Silver City! Artist reception at 6:00 pm for Simon Sotelo, III. Anima will be focusing on local artists, new artists, WNMU and local high school artists. Location: 215 W. Yankie Phone: 575-538-3785
Jul 4
4th of July Park Festival & 4th of July Parade We are gearing up for another rip-roaring 4th of July celebration with music, arts/crafts & food booths. APPLICATIONS for booth space and the parade ARE AVAILABLE NOW.Invite your family and friends to visit and let them know that Silver City is the place to be on the 4th of July! and don't forget we have those awesome fireworks in the evening! Location: Gough Park Phone: 575-538-3785
26th Annual Ice Cream Social & Tractor Show John Deere "Hit and Miss" Ice Cream and Antique Tractor Show.Enjoy ice cream, ice creams floats, cold drinks, musical entertainment, children's games, cakewalk, and vintage tractors. Location: Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway
Jul 4
8:00 pm The Illusion Band 8pm come out for some great music and dancing! Location: Isaac's, Corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 6
6:30 pm Open Mic Night (music) Come out and listen to local musicans. Location: Isaac's, corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 8
7:30 pm Trivia Night at Isaac's Starts at 7:30pm sharp! Come out and join in the fun. Location: Isaac's, corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 9
1:00 pm Fitness & Nutrition in the Community (FANC) FANC monthly meeting at new time for July only! Location: 1264 E. 32nd St. (across the street from the hospital) Phone: 388-1198
6:00 pm Gila Regional?s Cancer Support Group Leslie Willis facilitates the support group that is open to anyone affected by any kind of cancer. Patient, survivor, caregivers or anyone with a family member dealing with cancer is welcome to attend. Every month includes up-to-date information directly from the National Cancer Institute. Gain the knowledge you need to survive! Location: Gila Regional Medical Center?s Board Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Phone: 388-1198
8:00 pm Wally Lawder and the Flying Coyotes 8pm - Join in for great music for both dancing and listening. Location: Isaac's, corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 11
9:00 pm RNG Jams 9pm to 1am - Local DJ playing Tejano music. No cover charge. Location: Drifter Lounge
Jul 13
5:30 pm Being Creative with Window Displays 5:30 pm to 6 pm - Registration and refreshments. 6 pm to 8 pm Workshop. Workshop with Scott Day, provider of design management and retail economics services for commercial revitalization in pedestrian areas. The 2-hr workshop focuses on basic window design principles so that businesses are more effective in reaching their target customer market. The workshop concludes with participants doing hands on displays. 6 participants will be selected to have Scott Day work with them on Tuesday, July 14 to improve their window displays. Contact Lucy Whitmarsh 574-8394 or Mike Alecksen, 590-4046. Location: Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard Street, Silver City
Jul 13
6:30 pm Open Mic Night (music) Come out and listen to local musicans. Location: Isaac's, corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 14
10:00 am Historic Mining District Tours Come learn about the important underground mining history near Bayard, it's fascinating! No walking required. To get to Bayard City Hall, turn north from 180 on Central. Northeast for several blocks. It will be on the north side of the street). Location: Meet at Bayard City Hall, 800 Central, Bayard Phone: 575-537-3327
Jul 15
6:30 am Prostate Cancer Support Group The support group offers information and assistance to current patients, survivors, and those at-risk for prostate cancer. Location: Gila Regional Medical Center?s Conference Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Phone: 388-1198
12:00 pm Breastfeeding Support Group Come meet other breastfeeding moms & babies. Share the joys & challenges of breastfeeding and get your breastfeeding questions answered! A credentialed lacation consultant facilitates the group! Pick up a free sling for yoru baby, too! Location: First Born Program offices 3202 N. Ridge Loop (up the hill from the hospital) Phone: 538-4676
Jul 18
8:00 pm Hell 2 Pay Band 8pm Hell 2 Pay - join for a night of good music and dancing! No cover charge. Location: Isaac's, corner of Broadway and Bullard
Jul 18
9:00 pm Don La Valley, local musician 9pm to 1am Don LaValley, live music, local musician, hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s. No cover charge. Location: The Drifter
Jul 22
5:30 am Grant County Community Health Council Regular bi-monthly council meeting. General public is invited, with community input section. Location: 1400 Hwy 180 Grant County Admin. Building Phone: 388-1198
Disney's Aladdin Jr. 7:00 pm Tickets available July 1st at Alotta Gelato, The Curious Kumquat, the Theatre Group New Mexico booth on the 4th of July, and at the door. Tickets $5 general admission; $3 children under 12. Location: Cobre High School Performing Arts Center
Jul 25 to Jul 26
Cowboy Days The Chamber is organizing "Cowboy Days" to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy the weekend of July 25th. There will be dutch oven cooking, blacksmithing, square dancing, cowboy poets, entertainment and a fashion show. There will be a horseshoe pitching tournament as well as a Cowboy breakfast. We are looking for individuals/groups to organize and promote events. Vendors and displays are wanted for Gough Park on Saturday, July 25 - APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW at the Chamber. On Sunday there will be a golf tournament. For information call Pat Hunt 534-0550 Location: Gough Park and various sites Phone: 575-534-0550
Jul 25 to Jul 26
Hummingbird Festival The Hummingbird Festival may be one of New Mexico's more unique small-town festivals said Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department. While this year's schedule is still being finalized, past events have offered guided walks, educational programs on hummingbirds and area birds, bats, local geology, native plants and Native American history. Local artists offer an assortment of products, including hummingbird art and photography, feeders, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, books by local authors, t-shirts and caps. Location: Lake Roberts Phone: 575-536-3866
Desert West Live Auction Bored? Want to have a fun day? Come out and join in the live auction on Saturday and Sunday at the Big Barn or stay in the comfort of your home and attend by Internet on Sunday. Lots of great buys! Coin collectors - the next several months numerous good quality coins will be up for auction. Location: Mimbres, NM at the large Barn Phone: 575-536-9353
Disney's Aladdin Jr. Saturday: 7:00 pm Sunday Matinee: 2:00 pm; Tickets available July 1st at Alotta Gelato, The Curious Kumquat, the Theatre Group New Mexico booth on the 4th of July, and at the door. Tickets $5 general admission; $3 children under 12. Location: WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre
Jul 26
10:00 am Day of the Cowboy Golf Tournament Fundraiser Play golf with an oval shaped ball! for the first time in the United States: New Zealand Golf Cross. 6 players per team, prize (each player will receive a new pair of Nike golf shoes)and there will be a Cowboy Breakfast provided to all players at 8:30 am before the tournament begins. Sign up at the Golf Course Pro Shop or call Robert Rydeski at 575-388-5433 for more information. Both Team and Sponsorship Forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Location: Silver City Golf Course Phone: 538-3785
Jul 31 to Aug 2
Open Auditions for OKLAHOMA! July 31 6:00pm to 9:00pm; August 1st - 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm; August 2nd - by appointment only from 1pm to 5pm. The Parotti Music Building is located north of the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the WNMU campus. Open call for ages 8 to 80. Casting numerous roles for men and women in a wide range of ages. A limited number of ensemble roles are available for children. Those auditioning requested to prepare a musical selection preferably in style of Rodgers & Hammerstein and to bring sheet music in their key - an accompanist will be available. Be prepared to learn an easy dance combination and some may be asked to read selections from the script. Dates of performance are: October 2-4, 9-11. Location: Parotti Music Building, WNMU
Jul 31
9:00 am Geology Tour of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway 9:00am to 6:00pm Tour with geologist Dr. Jack Cunningham. Explore the fascinating ancient stories of the Gila region in stone - this tour rocks! Limited to 10 people. Cost is $75/person Location: Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway area Phone: 575-313-4383
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, edudcators & 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) Email:eprejean@bamhs.com.
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
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 Mic Night (music) - Mondays 6:30 pm. local musicians. Come listen or join in. Location: Isaac's, Boardway and Bullard
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
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
Silver City Farmers' Market 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. 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
The Sunday Morning Cup Music and conversation every Sunday morning 9:30am to 11:30 am
Ongoing
Trivia Night - Wednesdays Starts at 7:30 pm sharp! Location: Isaac's, Broadway and Bullard
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 Join Silver City's yoga class at 12:30 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.
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