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

October 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.
Oct 5 to Oct 6	Red Dot Studio Tour and Gallery Walk Call to Artists Red Dot Studio Tour and Gallery Walk<br /> Silver City and Grant County, New Mexico<br /> We are seeking studio* artists who would like to participate in the Second Annual Studio Tour on October 5th and 6th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.<br /> The purposes of the tour are:<br />  To assist artists in Silver City and Grant County in marketing their work<br />  To increase awareness of the quality and diversity created in our community<br />  To promote educational experiences for the attendees as they meet the working artists.<br /> The event is open to all studio artists living in Silver City and Grant County who are members of Silver City Gallery/Studio Association.<br /> Seventy-five ($75.00), payable by 04/01/2012, entitles the artist to the following:<br />  A full year’s, (ending each February), presence on the SCGA/SA website which includes six(6) images, a description of the art, contact information, and a link to the artist’s website, if available.<br />  The possibility to participate in the annual studio tour.<br />  Inclusion in the on-going advertising done by SCGA/SA.<br /> There will be a limit of 25 studios with the 16 returning studios having the right of first refusal. All participating studios will be required to serve on at least one organizing committee.<br /> *A studio is the artists dedicated work space. This can be a room in the house, or a separate, free-standing building where the artist will be able to display the art, discuss their process, and/or demonstrate their technique. Demonstrations are required during the tour.<br /> If you are interested in more information, please email blakemore1936@gmail.com or pick up an application at Yada Yada Yarn, 614 Bullard Street, Silver City, NM.<br /> Please feel free to share this with other studio artists who might be interested. Contact by email.
Oct 6	9:00 am Mimbres Health Fair Mimbres Health Fair in conjuction with the Mimbres Harvest Festival 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Lorenzo School Free health screenings including the Lion's Club Eye Van Call 388-1198 for more information Location: Mimbres Harvest Festioval at the San Lorenzo School Phone: 388-1198 ext. 10 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 6	9:00 am Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival The Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival is a showcase locally grown food, handmade products, art and has many community based events happening. A Pie Contest, Stories and Poetry of the Mimbres Valley and a variety of local musicians. Located in the southwest corner of New Mexico on the southern/western edge of the Gila National Forest, this promises to be a great day with the people of the Mimbres valley. Location: San Lorenzo School, NM Hwy 35, San Lorenzo Phone: 575-536-9337 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 9	1:00 pm Low Vision Support Group A support group for anyone with vision problems. Meets the second Tuesday of every month, same time and place. Location: Gila Regional Medical Center's Board Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Phone: 388-1108
Oct 13 to Oct 14	Shakespeare Ghost Town Guided Tour Shakespeare Ghost Town is the remains of a pioneer southwestern town. From a small settlement on the stage and emigrant trail to California, it grew in 1870 with a silver strike and the diamond swindle to a town of considerable size under the name of Ralston City, or the Burro Mines. In 1879, mine promoters changed the name to Shakespeare and prospered until the 1893 depression. The town has been owned since 1935 by the Hill family and they have tried to preserve the old buildings and history without commercializing the place. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> A guided tour of the buildings takes 1 1/2 hours. Admission fee is $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 through 17. Tours are at 10 am and 2 pm Location: Lordsburg NM Phone: 575-542-9034 More on the web...
Oct 17	2:30 pm Jose Barrios Bridge Opening The new Jose Barrios Bridge is set to open on October 17th. At 2:30, public officials will be giving a speech and cutting the ribbon. At 3:30, there will be a scavenger hunt, trolls, and all-around fun. Location: Jose Barrios Elementary School Phone: 575-534-9040 Contact by email.
Oct 18	6:00 pm Corazones Unidos - Cardiac Support Group If you have suffered a heart attack, stroke, heart-disease or are at-risk for these conditions, Corazones Undios can help you. The group offers support for the life-altering experience of heart disease. They have presentations, open discussions and information on heart disease. Location: Gila Regional Medical Center Board Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Phone: (575) 590-2578
Oct 19	4:30 pm DEADLINE: Community Enhancement Fund Deadline for the Community Enhancement Fund, which supports trainers, educators and workshops, focused on the County's Wellness Priorities. Please visit website to find out more information. Contact Tiffany Knauf 388-1198 ext. 22 for more information and/or application. Location: Grant County Community Health Council, 214 N. Black St. Phone: 388-1198 ext 22 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 20	Hurley Pride-Copper Country Holiday Bazaar Hurley Price-Copper Country Holiday Bazaar at the Hurley Community Center, 312 Carrasco Street, Hurley, NM Location: Hurley Community Center, 312 Carrasco St, Hurley
Oct 22	5:00 pm Health Talk Health Talk Gila Regional Strategic Facility Plan Project Presented by CEO Brian Bentley October 22, 2012 • 5:00 - 6:30pm at the Bayard Community Center - Bayard, NM All Health Talks are FREE! Get Informed! Find details online at www.grmc.org Location: Bayard Community Center Phone: 538-4870 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 25	5:00 pm Chamber Alive at Five Dear Members, we are excited to announce that our next Alive at Five is on Thursday, October 25. Alive at Five will be held the 4th Thursday of every month through October. Mark your calendars now. If your business would like to sponsor the event on October 25 for a sponsorship of $100, let us know now. Hope to see you on October 25 at Wrangler’s Patio. Location: Wrangler's Bar & Grill Patio Phone: 575-538-3785 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 25	5:00 pm Health Talk Health Talk Gila Regional Strategic Facility Plan Project Presented by CEO Brian Bentley October 25, 2012 • 5:00 - 6:30pm at the Silco Theater - Downtown Silver City, NM For more information Call (575) 538-4870 All Health Talks are FREE! Get Informed! Find details online at www.grmc.org Location: Silco Theater Phone: 538-4870 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 26	7:30 pm Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is a “symphony blossoming in the desert.” James Houlik, featured guest artist, is the leading tenor saxophone performer in the world. Maestro Lonnie Klein of the LCSO is the recent recipient of the prestigious New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. His unyielding passion for the arts has led the orchestra to new levels of artistic excellence, and ten consecutive sold out seasons. Location: WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre Phone: 575-538-2505 Contact by email. More on the web...
Oct 27 to Oct 28	Shakespeare Ghost Town Re-enactment Shakespeare Ghost Town is the remains of a pioneer southwestern town. From a small settlement on the stage and emigrant trail to California, it grew in 1870 with a silver strike and the diamond swindle to a town of considerable size under the name of Ralston City, or the Burro Mines. In 1879, mine promoters changed the name to Shakespeare and prospered until the 1893 depression. The town has been owned since 1935 by the Hill family and they have tried to preserve the old buildings and history without commercializing the place. Four times per year, re-enactments and living history events are presented. Call for times. Location: Lordsburg NM Phone: 575-542-9034 More on the web...
Oct 27	10:30 am A Day With the Raptors A live raptor demonstration and discussion with Falconer James Rodgers. See a Harris Hawk and Golden Eagle in action at The Bayard Public Library, 1112 Central Ave. 575-537-6244. Location: Bayard Public Library Phone: 5755376244 Contact by email.
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	GC Fitness & Nutrition Community Action Group FANC Every 4th Thursday Location: GC Business and Conference Center Phone: 575-388-1198.
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	Marine Corps League 1st Thursday of month St.Mary's-1801 N.Alabama 1900( 7:00 p.m.) kittdono@msn.com Members/non members-Call Frank Donohue for directions and other pertinent info; 575-574-0361 Location: 1801 N Alabama Phone: 575-574-0361. Email: kittdono@msn.com.
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	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.