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SRAM Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race :: Social Events
The exciting 26th Annual Tour of the Gila class American stage race of bicyclists includes almost every level of racing athlete: men and women, all age groups, amateurs and professionals. For the first time, the race is sanctioned by UCI, ...
Contact www.tourofthegila.com
07:30am SW NM Audubon birding field trip to San Vicente Creek :: Tours
Carpool to the Mountainview Drive trailhead of the San Vicente Creek trail system. From there, dropping down through scrubland into the riparian creek, walking along the creek and ultimately retracing our steps and climbing back to the trailhead. 3-4 miles ...
Contact Call 388-4210 or
07:30am San Vicente Creek Bird Walk with Brian Dolton :: Tours
Bird Walk with Brian Dolton along San Vicente Creek Trail. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila Resources Information Project. Free.
Contact Call 388-4210 or
08:00am - 12:00pm 3d Annual Trash & Treasures Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
Household items including dishes, linens, decorative accessories, artwork, antiques, plants, holiday decorations and collectibles. Also tools, auto related stuff, and sporting goods. Sponsored by the Grant Co Federated Repubican Women to support local candidates.
Contact Call 388-3717
08:00am First Saturday Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
Furniture, books, household items. Clothes are $1/bag after 11:00 am.
08:00am SRAM TOUR OF THE GILA: Downtown Silver City Criterium :: Tours
Races all day, including Citizens’ Race. The most popular Tour of the Gila event.
08:30am - 02:00pm Silver City Art Market :: Arts & Music
Every Saturday. Local handmade arts and crafts.
Contact 313-6468
09:00am - 12:00pm Hot Air Balloon Mobile Children’s Craft Class :: Arts & Music
Contact Call 538-5921 to pre-register
09:00am - 12:00pm Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo :: Public Meetings
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Silver City and the Silver City Rotary Club. Ride the monitored safety course, Free bike inspections by the Bike Works. Bring your own bike and helmet to take the safety test. Free hotdog for ...
09:30am Historic Fort Bayard Tour :: Tours
Each Saturday in May. See the 100 year old buildings and re-live some of the history of our important fort and hospital. This Saturday's focus: Fort Bayard's Botanical Gold Mine.
Contact 388-4477
10:00am - 05:00pm Annual Mothers’ Day Sale :: Arts & Music
New work, great deals, treats.
Contact Call 536 9935, katebrownpottery.com
10:00am - 03:00pm Art Exhibit: Once in a Blue Moon :: Arts & Music
"Once in a Blue Moon" is an Exhibition of recent paintings by Pamela W. Combes. Saturday, May 5th, 10am to 3pm, 2012. Refreshments provided. There is also an Opening Reception is Friday evening May 4th, 5-7pm.
Contact Call 505-360-3571
10:00am - 06:00pm DOWNTOWN EXPO :: Arts & Music
Beer Garden with High Desert Brewing; food, arts, kids’ activities, vendors, bike racing. Live music: 10 – 11: Greenwood Misses; 11 – 1: Illusion Band; 1 – 3: Kas Nelson Trio with Sunny James; 3 –6: Brandon Perrault Band
10:00am - 02:00pm Gourd Vessel :: Arts & Music
Instructor: Karen Rossman. $45 includes use of tools and clean gourd.
Contact 388-8973
10:00am - 05:00pm Nikki O'Connell Muise at Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
Cinco de Mayo with featured artist Nikki O'Connell Muise whose watercolor East Garden Fountain won Best of Show in fine arts at the recent Members Only Show. Chips and salsa refreshments.
10:00am - 05:00pm Nikki O'Connell at Grant County Art Guild Gallery :: Arts & Music
The featured artist at the Grant County Art Guild's Hearst Church Gallery in Pinos Altos on Saturday, May 5, is Nikki O'Connell Muise. Nikki works in several mediums, including photography, screenprinting and watercolor. Nikki will be celebrating the Cinco de ...
Contact Call 575-574-2831
01:00pm Cinco de Mayo Dinner :: Public Meetings
Tamales, green chile chicken enchiladas, refries, spanish rice. $6;$4 5-11 y/o. Proceeds benefit the Lodge. First seating. Reservations recommended.
Contact Call 575 536 2997 for reservations
01:00pm World Laybrinth Day Celebration :: Social Events
Join the global event in celebration of the labyrinth, and "Walk as One at 1" to effect a rolling wave of labyrinth walking as Earth turns. Walk at 1:00 pm, local time. Labyrinths will be open from noon until dusk. ...
Contact (575) 539-2868
02:00pm PIANO Play Reading :: Arts & Music
Part of Victoria Tester's 15-act New Mexico Ghost Play Cycle in celebration of New Mexico's Centennial. For mature audiences.
Contact Call 538 5921
03:00pm - 05:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Ward Training Meeting :: Political
A Ward Training Meeting is scheduled for Republican Party of Grant County. Headquarters:Republican Party of Grant County211 Highway 180 ~ Silver City, NM 88061
Contact Call 575-534-9811
07:00pm BIKE MOVIE NIGHT :: Fundraiser
The Triplets of Belleville,also at 8:30Road to Roubaix,also at 10Breaking Away.$5 suggested donation. Proceeds support The Bike Works' Youth Programs.
Contact Call 388-1444
09:00pm - 02:00am DJ Triple Threat - Play That Funky Music :: Arts & Music
Dance to Soul, Funk and Party Popping Grooves from three DJ's - Twitchy Pants, Sam Nice, and Curtis Pink.$5 Dollar Cover.
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