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

June 2010

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May 20 to Jun 24	Color for Quilters Class In this 6-session class you will come to a better understanding of the effective use of color in quilts through examples and hands-on exercises. $70 SWFAC members; $75 others. Sign up by May 13. Location: 703 S. Bullard St. (Thunder Creek/Western Stationers) Phone: 575-538-5733 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 1 to Jun 4	AmBank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo More info to come. Location: Southwest Horseman's Rodeo Grounds
Jun 5	8:00 am Cowboy Days A one day event following the Wild Wild West Rodeo. Vendors with a western flair, music and other entertainment. More info to come. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce. Location: Gough Park, Silver City Phone: 575-538-3785 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 5	9:00 am Dyeing Cotton Fabric Workshop In this all-day class you will dye 4 yards of cotton fabric using techniques to help achieve control over the resulting colors. Sign-up deadline May 29. Cost: $70 (SWFAC members)/$80 (others). Includes 4 yards of fabric, dyes and chemicals. Location: 3812 Tom Lyons Drive, Silver City Phone: 575-538-5733 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 6	1:00 pm Evergreen Garden Club Tour 1pm to 4pm. More info to come. Location: Silver City, New Mexico
Jun 10	6:00 pm Gila Regional's Cancer Support Group Open to anyone effected by any kind of cancer. Patient, survivor, caregivers or anyone with a family member dealing with cancer. Every month up-to-date information directly from the National Cancer Institute. Gain the knowledge you need to survive! Location: Gila Regional Medical Center— Board Room (1313 E. 32nd St.) Phone: 388-1198 ext. 10 More on the web...
Jun 12	9:00 am Finer Limitz Car Show CAR SHOW - more info to come Location: Gough Park Phone: 575-590-4017 Contact by email.
Jun 12	10:00 am Papermaking 101 Class Learn to make sheets of paper with deckle edge from cotton, linen and/or hemp linter and kozo in this 5-hour workshop. Cost: $20 (SWFAC members)/$30 Others, plus $20 materials fee. Registration deadline June 9. Location: The Common Thread, 107 W. Broadway, Silver City Phone: 575-538-5733 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 15	3:30 pm Grant County Food Policy Council task force meeting The public is invited to the next task force meeting to review a draft county resolution and proclamation that would formally establish the Grant County Food Policy Council. The meeting will be held at the Grant County Business and Conference Center on Tuesday, June 15, from 3:30-5 PM. The time and date were chosen to try and accommodate as many schedules as possible; however, if you are not able to attend, please email asauer@grmc.org if you would like to receive a copy of the proclamation and resolution. The Grant County Food Policy Council would be an organization composed of a variety of groups and individuals working on issues arising from food and agricultural systems across Grant County. Representation from the agriculture, ranching, health, human and social services, food-related businesses and organizations, environment, education, economics, nutrition, transportation, government, legal, land and water organizations, agriculture commodity organizations, small scale food industries, distributors, local farmers market, grocers, cooperatives, restaurants, schoools, recipients of food and agricultural programs, consumers, and all others connected to our local food system are invited to attend and provide input. Hope to see you there, Andrea Sauer Project Coordinator Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Grant County Grant County Community Health Council (575) 388-1198 ext. 14 Location: Grant County Business and Conference Center Phone: (575) 388-1198 ext. Contact by email.
Jun 16	6:30 pm Prostate Cancer Support Group Current patients, survivors, and those at-risk for prostate cancer are encouraged to attend. Information on local, state and national resources will be available! Location: Gila Regional Medical Center— Conference Room (1313 E. 32nd St.) Phone: 388-1198 ext. 10
Jun 17	6:00 pm Corazones Unidos - Cardiac Support Group Featured speaker this month: HMS La Vida Services Location: Santa Clara Armory"s Meeting Room, 11990 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley Phone: 388-1198 ext. 10
Jun 24	5:30 pm Food on Film presents Food, Inc. The Volunteer Center and WNMU Food on Film Series presents Food, INC. This award winning documentary is free to the public and shown at WMMU’s Global Resource Center. Showtime 5:30 pm, June 24, 2010. This fascinating, eye opening, expose of the modern food industry asks how much we really know about the food we buy from local supermarkets and serve to our families- essential viewing for any health-conscious citizen (91 min). Contact Shelby Cox Service Learning Initiative Coordinator 575-538-6637 Shelby_cox@wnmu.edu Location: WNMU Global Resource Center Phone: 538-6637 Contact by email.
Jun 26 to Jun 27	Shakespeare Ghost Town Reenactments and Living History, Gunfights of the Old West, Historical Blacksmith at Work, Tour Seven Buildings, Hear History and Stories of the Real West. 10 am and 2 pm. $5 adults, $4 ages 6-12. Location: 2.5 miles South of Lordsburg, NM Phone: 575-542-9034
Jun 26 to Jun 28	Desert West Live Auction Please note that the auction has expanded to three days. The Auction Gallery is located in the big Red Barn at 3870 N. Hwy 35, in beautiful Mimbres Valley. You can preview the catalog 1-2 weeks prior to the auction on our web site under the heading Catalog at the home page. On Line and Absentee Internet Bidding Available and Hosted by http://www.liveauctioneers.com. Location: The Red Barn, 3870 N. Hwy 35, Mimbres Phone: 575-536-9353 More on the web...
Jun 26	10:00 am Hand Painting Yarn and Fiber In this 5-hour workshop, learn the basics of chemical dyes and making a beautiful variegated yarn or fiber. Cost: $30 (SWFAC Member)/$35 (Nonmembers) Location: The Common Thread, 107 W. Broadway, Silver City Phone: 575-538-5733 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 26	10:00 am 2nd Annual Jump Into Summer Family Fun Day This event focuses on fitness, health and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle for families and individuals. Games, fun fitness activities, food, dancing, rock wall* climbing, obstacle course and more. Pick up your passport at any one of the many activity booths and participate in at least four activities to get your name entered into a raffle drawing for great prizes provided by local merchants. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Come join us for a free family friendly fitness filled day! * rock wall requires signed liability release form for participation. Interested in participating with an activity booth? Contact Marilyn or Crystal at phone number listed. Location: Gough Park, Silver City Phone: 534-0248 x 262
Jun 26	1:00 pm "Remembering Bataan--Honoring Our Heroes" Mural Dedication The Mimbres Region Arts Council would like to invite you to attend the public dedication of a new mural sponsored by the Silver City Rotary Club, honoring World War II veterans, particularly those who survived the Bataan Death March. Students from Sarah Pineda’s Cobre High School art class worked with local professional artist, Karen Carr and Project Coordinator Diana Ingalls Leyba, to produce the commemorative mural. Students researched the history of the Bataan Death March, interviewing local survivor, Tommy Foy, and the daughter of Felix Salas deceased. The mural has been produced using acrylic paints directly on the wall. Special thanks to long time project funders Syzygy Tile, Leyba & Ingalls Arts, Prudential Silver City Properties, Chino Federal Credit Union and J & J Signs. Location: Bataan Memorial Park, Santa Clara, NM Phone: 575-538-2505 Contact by email. More on the web...
Jun 26	5:00 pm Cultura Unidas Latin Festival Performers are Yolanda Martinez from Las Cruces,Nacha Mendez Santa Fe, Brandon Perrault Silver City, Lora Machado comedian Tucson Az. Matachines Danza de Guadalupe San Elizario Tx., Aztec Dancers Ocelotl Yolli Danza Azteca from Silver City ( Jessa Tumposky) Tickets $15 Adults $12 Children benefit proceeds to help the Elderly in Silver City. Location: WNMU Fine Arts Theater Phone: 575-538-9425 Contact by email.
Jun 26	5:00 pm Culturas Unidas Latin Festival Yolanda Martinez (Las Cruces) Nacha Mendez(Santa Fe) Brandon Perrault(Silver City) Comedian Lora Machado(Tucson Az) Aztec Dancers(Silver City) Matachines( San Elizario Tx)Matachines are Mexican Native Dancers. All Monies raised will benefit the Elderly. Location: WNMU Fine Arts Theater Phone: 575-538-9425 Contact by email.
Jun 27	11:00 am Painting a Sun Hat Workshop In this 3-hour workshop you will paint a collapsible cotton sun hat in an inspiring garden setting using brush painting, heliographic printing, and salt techniques. Cost: $20 (SWFAC Members)/$25 (Nonmembers) plus $7.50 per hat materials fee. Includes an organic "u-pick" salad lunch. Location: 816 E. Pine Street, Silver City Phone: 575-538-5733 Contact by email. 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	Bingo 1st and 3rd Sunday Location: American Legion Post 18, 409 W. College
Ongoing	Cancer Support Group, 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm Cancer Support Group, GRMC, 575-388-1198 Location:* GRMC Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	Caregivers Support Group, 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm Caregivers Support Group, GRMC, 575-388-1198 Location:* GRMC Phone: 575-388-1198.
Ongoing	College Night, every Thursday College Night every Thursday with DJ Stylin' Base Location: The Drifter Lounge Phone: 575-538-2916.
Ongoing	Copper Creek Ranch Chuck Wagon Supper & Western Show, - Friday & Saturday Experience the Old West with music, fun and friends. Open Friday and Saturday nights June through mid-September(rain or shine) Reservations are suggested. No alcoholic beverages. Groups welcome. Gift shop opens at 6:00 pm. Dinner served at 7:00 pm followed by entertainment. Location: 10 Flury Lane, Silver City Phone: 575-538-2971. 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	Hot Tejano Fridays! Dj Langster and DJ Franco Location: The Drifter Lounge Phone: 575-538-2916.
Ongoing	Karaoke, every Thursday Karaoke every Thursday at 7:00 pm Location: Isaac's
Ongoing	Lions Pancake Breakfast Every Saturday from June through September, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: 8th and Big Ditch Phone: 575-534-3521. More on the web.
Ongoing	Mimbres Farmer's Market, Thursday 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Mimbres Valley Farmer’s Market San Lorenzo Senior Center every Thursday through October Location:* San Lorenzo Senior Center
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	Pool Tournament, every Wednesday Pool Tournament every Wednesday starting at 7:00 pm Location: The Drifter Lounge Phone: 575-538-2916.
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
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 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. 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 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	Stitch n Bitch every Monday Adults only 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: 614 N Bullard Phone: 575-388-3350. More on the web.
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.