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Community Partnership for Children (CPC) is calling all families, fitness enthusiasts, and superheroes in disguise! Lace-up your running shoes and unleash your inner hero at this year's Superhero Family Fit Fest, a day of action-packed activities, healthy fun, and community spirit. Featuring a Family Fun Run, 5K, and 10K races, this event promises something for everyone—from seasoned runners to young sidekicks. Not a runner, no problem! Sign up for the Super Cornhole Clash 1st place prize is a set of cornhole boards per participant!! The September Spectacular Superhero Family Fit Fest is Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 8 AM to 4 PM at Bataan Memorial Park, in Santa Clara. The proceeds will ensure that all children in our community have access to quality and affordable early education and care.
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On Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Waterworks open house will feature from 11-11:30 an awards of appreciation ceremony. Please make a note of where you are allowed to park for the event.
More details are on the flyer below:
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There will be a free showing of A Rendezvous with Destiny at the library Friday, September 27, 3:00pm in partnership with the American Legion. See pdf flyer below
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Silva Creek Botanical Garden Volunteers Madison Haner and Maria Cassler planting the butterfly – Photo by Naava Koenigsberg Dedication Gathering on September 14th, 1:00 pm at Silva Creek Botanical Garden
On Saturday, September 14th, at 1:00 p.m., the community is invited to a dedication event for the Children's Butterfly Garden at Silva Creek Botanical Garden, located at N. Virginia and State Streets in Silver City.
The gathering will include live music provided by Andrew Dahl-Bredine, an interactive butterfly activity for all ages, a puppet show, and cake for everyone to celebrate the re-emerging of the Butterfly.
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You are invited to join Western New Mexico University Alumni Hall of Fame
See flyer below
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Vietnam Veterans Chapter 358 - Fort Bayard New Mexico Bataan Memorial Park
See flyer below
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Protecting New Mexico's Last Wild River: Charting the Path Ahead
The Gila Conservation Coalition invites you to join us for this year's Gila River Festival - Protecting New Mexico's Last Wild River: Charting the Path Ahead - scheduled for September 26 – 29, 2024. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, the Gila River Festival will not only celebrate this important milestone in protecting America's first Wilderness River, but will also look to the Gila's future. By exploring themes of long-term protection, climate resilience, cultural exchange, and stewardship, we will envision together the Gila River's next hundred years and beyond. Visit www.gilariverfestival.org for the full schedule and registration.
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Light Art Space is pleased to present the 2024 Silver City Art Association Studio Tour exhibition in the
Flash Gallery. Stop in to view the work of each artist participating in the tour and pick up the tour map.
Exhibition dates:
August 22 – September 1
Reception August 30, 5 – 7pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11 - 4. Friday and Saturday 11- 5 and Sunday September 1st from 10 - 4 pm.
See flyer below
HMS
Upcoming Events
| Tue Dec 24 @ 2:00PM - 04:00PM The Aramaic Lord's Prayer - Church of Harmony |
| Thu Dec 26 @ 4:00PM - Silver City Public Library build robots - Silver City Public Library |
| Thu Dec 26 @ 6:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo Songwriter's Showcase - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Sat Dec 28 @ 1:00PM - Silver City Public Library Minecraft Club - Silver City Public Library |
| Sun Dec 29 @10:00AM - UU Fellowship 122924 “Samaritans Without Borders” - 3845 N Swan Street |
| Sun Dec 29 @ 1:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo Jazz Brunch with John Mitchell & Friends - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Tue Dec 31 @12:00PM - 07:00PM Come walk a labyrinth on World Healing Day - Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths |
| Tue Dec 31 @ 4:00PM - Silver City Public Library New Year's Craft! - Silver City Public Library |
| Tue Dec 31 @ 6:00PM - 11:00PM Whiskey Creek Zócalo It's Midnight Somewhere - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Wed Jan 01 @11:00AM - 04:00PM Whiskey Creek Zócalo New Years Day Brunch - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
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