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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
10:00am - 05:00pm Studio Sale in the Mimbres :: Arts & Music
http://ginnywolfstudio.com/tag/mimbres-hot-springs-ranch/ From Silver City take Hwy 142 east to the Mimbres, then take Hwy 61 south to Royal John Road (between MM 19 & 20). Follow signs 2 1/2 miles. Please leave pets at home.
Location Mimbres Hot Springs Ranch
Contact 575-536-9935 or
10:00am - 11:00am Universalist Gospel Service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City :: Spiritual
Learn about the roots of Gospel music and join us in song.
11:00am - 04:00pm Festival of Trees in Downtown Silver City :: Fundraiser
It's the first day of Hannukah, and crafts and music will be available. Hosted by Guadalupe Montessori Schoolhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/25374-festival-of-trees-returns-to-downtown-silver-city
Location Old Post Office Building
Contact 575-388-3343 ot
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site - Winter Hours :: Tours
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25258-mimbres-culture-heritage-site-announces-winter-hours
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3161
03:00pm Chamber Singers Christmas Concert :: Arts & Music
Reception following concert. Child care provided. Free.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Contact 575-388-4767
06:30pm Open Mic - Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
10:30am - 11:30am Brown Bag Lunch at the Silver City Museum: Apache Voices with Sherry Robinson :: Education
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25540-december-2015-calendar-of-events-for-silver-city-museum
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
See's Candy Fundraiser by Silver City Woman's Club :: Fundraiser
To place an order contact Martha Frantom at 575-537-3414. Sale ends December 9. Proceeds go to community service projects.
Contact Martha Frantom 575-537-3414
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/25762-grant-county-commission-sets-work-and-regular-meetings-for-dec-8-and-10-2015
Location Grant County Administration Center
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
02:00pm - 04:00pm Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group :: Social Events
FREE All levels of writers welcome. Sponsored by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org and the Silver City Public Library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-534-0207
04:30pm - 05:30pm Hawks Aloft Raptor Presentation :: Education
Limited to 50 people, so please arrive early. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25545-sc-public-library-presentation-hawks-aloft
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
06:00pm Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/25760-silver-city-to-hold-regular-council-meeting-dec-8-2015
Location Grant County Administration Center
06:30pm Don Beams :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
06:30pm Westerners Meeting :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25765-journey-of-a-49-er-family-in-search-of-gold Cost for dinner is $12. Please RSVP by December 6.
Location Glad Tidings Church
Contact Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
10:30am Storytime For All Ages :: Kids' Activity
Location Silver City Public Library
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4 - 10. Free, no registration needed.
Location Silver City Public Library
05:00pm Aldo Leopold Student Art Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Exhibit will be on display December 8-15.
Location Javalina Coffee Shop
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
Potluck starts at 5:30pm, business meeting at 6:20pm. Bring a dish and bring a friend.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-654-6060
06:00pm - 07:00pm Gila Back Country Horseperson's Association Meeting :: Social Events
2nd Wednesdays.Guests and interested parties welcome! Presentations on subjects related to horseback trail riding and packing in the Gila.
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
06:00pm - 07:00pm Wednesday Evening Al-Anon Family Group :: Public Meetings
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact Tom 575-956-8731 or Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643
07:00pm - 08:30pm Acro Yoga with Kelsi Skee :: Health & Wellness
Wednesday evenings. $5 per session.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/25762-grant-county-commission-sets-work-and-regular-meetings-for-dec-8-and-10-2015
Location Grant County Administration Center
11:30am - 12:45pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Community Forum - Cookie Exchange :: Social Events
Bring your recipes, too.
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
04:00pm - 08:00pm Festival of Trees in Downtown Silver City :: Fundraiser
In collaboration with the Silver City Museum Victorian Christmas. A gingerbread extravaganza with gingerbread creations on sale.http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/25374-festival-of-trees-returns-to-downtown-silver-city
Location Old Post Office Building
Contact 575-388-3343 ot
04:00pm - 06:00pm Wildworks at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
Space to hang out, experiment, create and more. Ages 10 and up. Free.
Location Silver City Public Library
04:30pm - 05:30pm Victorian Christmas at the Silver City Museum - Special Children's Hour :: Kids' Activity
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25540-december-2015-calendar-of-events-for-silver-city-museum
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
05:30pm - 08:30pm 31st Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration at the Silver City Museum :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25540-december-2015-calendar-of-events-for-silver-city-museum
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
05:30pm - 07:00pm Green Drinks :: Political
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337
06:00pm - 08:00pm Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Meeting :: Social Events
Annual Christmas party. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25768-grant-county-rolling-stones-gem-mineral-society-december-2015-events
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
06:30pm Farhad - Flamenco Guitar :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Location Silver City Senior Center
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Sliver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Free popcorn and other food samples
Location Silver City Food Co-op
10:30am Silver City Woman's Club Meeting :: Social Events
2nd Fridays.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 575-538-3452
11:00am - 07:00pm Festival of Trees in Downtown Silver City :: Fundraiser
Crafts and altar making are featured. hosted by the Guadalupe Montessori Schoolhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/25374-festival-of-trees-returns-to-downtown-silver-city
Location Old Post Office Building
Contact 575-388-3343 ot
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site - Winter Hours :: Tours
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25258-mimbres-culture-heritage-site-announces-winter-hours
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3161
02:30pm WNMU Commencement Ceremony :: Education
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25785-more-than-250-students-to-receive-degrees-at-fall-commencement
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.wnmu.edu/events/commencement-2015
05:30pm Taizé Service at Good Shepherd :: Spiritual
Sung prayer alternating with spoken scripture reading, spoken prayer and silence. Non-denominational, all are welcome. Doors open at 5:00pm for silent contemplation.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
05:30pm WNMU Mustang Basketball vs CSU Colorado :: Sports
Lady Mustangs tip-off at 5:30pm; Men's tip-off at 7:30pm. Follow stats on Twitter@WNMUathletics.
Location WNMU Drag's Court
06:30pm Peter and Brandon :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
07:00pm Hi-Lo Silvers Holiday Concert and Sing-Along :: Arts & Music
Location First Presbyterian Church
08:00pm - 11:00pm Greg & Charlie and the Gypsy Feet Band :: Arts & Music
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
09:00am - 02:00pm Local Artisan Market :: Arts & Music
Second Saturdays. Pottery, fiber art, jewelry and hand-crafted herbal salves, all created locally. The Co-op will also be selling a variety of items and yummy refreshments at the Artisan Market.
Location Market Cafe
Contact 575-388-2343
09:00am - 12:00pm Pet Vaccination Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Second Saturdays.
Location High Desert Humane Society
Contact 575-538-9261
09:15am American Legion Post 18 Monthly Meeting :: Public Meetings
Meet on the second Saturday of every month.
Location American Legion Post 18
10:00am - 07:00pm Festival of Trees in Downtown Silver City :: Fundraiser
hosted by Guadalupe Montessori School. It's the Feast Day of Guadalupe, with altar making and a celebration. A gingerbread house silent auction will take place. At the Silver City Museum, a gingerbread workshop will be held. Call for times. Big Ditch Crickets ...
Location Old Post Office Building
Contact 575-388-3343 ot
10:00am - 02:00pm Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Hardbacks and better paperbacks $1; small paperbacks 50 cents. Parking lot books are $1 a bag (bags provided). From 1 to 2 pm outside books are free.
Location 1510 Market Street
Contact
10:00am - 02:00pm Holiday Craft Fair :: Arts & Music
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact 575-519-4003
10:00am - 11:30am Vinyasa Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
10:00am Wreaths Across America :: Social Events
Visit the Fort Bayard Museum after the event. The museum will be open from 9:30 until noon.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetery
Contact 575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779
10:30am - 11:30am Make a Gingerbread House at the Silver City Museum :: Social Events
Participants will get a gingerbread kit to take home. Children will learn how to make a graham cracker house to take home. $5 per child/$10 per adult. Classes are limited to 20 participants; pre-registration is encouraged.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
11:00am - 12:00pm Desert Larks Play Christmas Carols :: Arts & Music
Location Murray Hotel
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site - Winter Hours :: Tours
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/25258-mimbres-culture-heritage-site-announces-winter-hours
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3161
11:00am - 02:00pm Organic Balsamic Vinegar Tastings :: Social Events
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
11:00am - 02:00pm Volunteer Center Volunteer Appreciation Celebration :: Social Events
Posole, music and lots of appreciation for our volunteers.
Location The Volunteer Center
12:00pm - 03:30pm Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest at La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery :: Social Events
Winner will be announced at 3:30pm. 1st prize - $100 gift certificate; 2nd prize - $50 gift certificate; 3rd prize - $20 gift certificate
Location La Esperanza Winery
Contact 05-259-9523 or 505-238-6252
01:30pm Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting :: Spiritual
Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-313-7417
05:30pm Church of the Good Shepherd - Our Lady of Guadalupe Community Service :: Spiritual
Music provided by a Mariachi band, food to follow service. Everyone is welcome.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
05:30pm WNMU Mustang Basketball vs Western State Colorado :: Sports
Lady Mustangs tip-off at 5:30pm; Men's tip-off at 7:30pm. Follow live stats on Twitter@WNMUathletics.
Location WNMU Drag's Court
07:00pm Mimbres Region Arts Council Black Tie Benefit Ball :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/25750-the-mimbres-region-arts-council-s-2015-annual-black-tie-benefit-ball
Contact 575-538-2505 or www.mimbresarts.org/black-tie/
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