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2016 Trail Days Celebration :: Social Events
Three days of events celebrating the Continental Divide Trail. See website for a list of events. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/27753-2016-trail-days-kick-off-april-15-to-17Festivities begin at the Seedboat Gallery.
Location Seedboat Gallery
Contact continentaldividetrail.org/2016-trail-days/
10:00am - 12:00pm Community Hike at Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead :: Social Events
Meet at the Gomez Peak Trailhead parking lot, approximately 3 miles north on Little Walnut Road. Please be prepared with hiking shoes, long sleeved shirts and pants, sunscreen and water. Dogs must be on a leash.
Location Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead
Contact 406-202-4619
01:00pm - 02:00pm Grant County Hikers :: Social Events
Hike with miniature donkeys on Saddle Rock Trail.
07:00pm Cam "Swami" Honan's 12 Long Walks :: Social Events
Cam Honan, an Australian, will talk about walking all of North America's 12 Long Walks.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
09:00am - 11:00am KRWG Coffee Break :: Social Events
Stop by and have some coffee or tea and share your thoughts about public radio, television and on-line programming in the region.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Young Professionals Network (YPN) :: Social Events
James Edd Hughes speaks on "How and When to Invest."
Location Silver City Health Eats
Contact 563-650-1029 or https://www.facebook.com/YPNGC/?fref+ts
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
06:00pm Silco Theatre Grand Opening :: Social Events
Recognition of major contributors to the renovation; live auction and the movie "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Purchase tickets on line at www.thesilco.com.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!
Location Silver City Food Co-op
01:00pm 49th Annual Alumni Great Race :: Social Events
Registration: 1:00 pm at Hunter Hall; Campus Tour: 2:00-4:00pm; Alumni Dinner 5:30pm at Light Hall Patio http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or
03:00pm - 05:00pm WNMU Shakespeare in April :: Social Events
Readings and performances by WNMU students and community members. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28461-shakespeare-in-april-event-celebrates-400-years-of-shakespeare
Location WNMU Miller Library
08:30am 49th Annual Alumni Great Race :: Social Events
Alumni Breakfast: 8:30-9:30am, Sunset Room; Great Race: 11:00am, Old James Stadium; Lunch 12:30pm, Old James Stadium. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or
09:00am - 02:00pm Community Flea Market POSTPONED Until May 28 :: Social Events
Location Market Cafe
10:00am - 02:00pm Earth Day Celebration in Gough Park :: Social Events
Fruit tree planting, open mic entertainment, plants for your garden and lots of information and activities.
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-519-8987 or
10:00am - 02:00pm Free Recycle and Shred :: Social Events
Free shredding and electronic waste collection and recycling drive. Drop off is in the parking lot on the south side of Gough Park through the 11th Street entrance.
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-519-8987
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