Gila/Cliff-Grant County Fair 2017
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The 2017 Grant County Fair will be taking place at the Cliff Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Saturday. In addition to livestock exhibits and competitions and junior and adults rodoes, there will be musical entertainment, dances on the slab, and a carnival complete with rides and food. The 2nd Annual Baking Contest will take place during the fair on Saturday the 23rd from 11:00 to noon, followed by the junior livestock sale. For additional information and schedules, go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
Grab your boots and let’s go to the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair in Cliff New Mexico, September 20th through 24th. The fair highlights the exhibition and competition of the best domestic products of the area. Ribbons, plaques and trophies are awarded in a wide variety of categories such as livestock, jams and jellies, handicrafts and baked goods. The Rodeo and musical entertainment along with other attractions are also part of the week-long celebration. There is something for everyone. Fair attractions include, 4H and FFA livestock shows, a carnival on Tuesday through Saturday, various food booths, dances on the slab, a pancake breakfast and the 2nd annual baking contest. For event schedules go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

WNMU Homecoming 2017
2017-09-21 - 2017-09-23 | NM
Western New Mexico University will be celebrating Homecoming 2017 from September 21st to 23rd with activities on campus and the University Golf Course at Scott Park. The event will kick off on Thursday September 21st at Scott Park with a welcome reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Alumni Association Annual General Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Festivities will finish up on Saturday with a Homecoming Parade, Tailgate Party, and Homecoming Football fame against the University of Texas Permian Basin at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit alumni.wnmu.edu.

13th Annual Gila River Festival
2017-09-21 00:00 - 2017-09-24 00:00 UTC | Silver City
You won’t want to miss the 13th annual Gila River Festival: “GATHERING THE GILA,” September 21ST through the 24th in Silver City, the Gila National Forest and along the Gila River. Featuring Conservationist Winona LaDuke, storytelling with Denise Chavez, native foods brunch, the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers, and much more. Be sure to register for workshops and field trips such as birding, fly-fishing, and foraging for native plants and medicines. Check out Saturday afternoon’s downtown Gila River Extravaganza in Big Ditch Park, with music, food tastings, kid’s activities, the Monsoon Puppet Parade, and a downtown art walk! Schedule and registration at gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078.

Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01 | NM
The Southwest Festival of the Written Word (SWFWW) Grant County’s biennial literary festival, will be held September 29th through October 1st.The event will feature at least 30 presenters and writers from the region who represent a variety of genres. Presentation spaces will include Downtown Silver City locations in addition to the Silver City Public Library and WNMU. For more information and event schedules, visit swwordfiesta.org.

The Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01 | Silver City

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair
2017-10-04 - 2017-10-08 | Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds, 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd, Deming, NM, United States
The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair is in Deming Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Deming! This year’s theme is “Remember When, Celebrating the Present by Honoring our Past.” Come out and support the Jr. Livestock shows, Fair Queen Contest, Ranch Rodeo, Fairground Showdown Superior Boxing, followed by team roping, a fun carnival and a Fair Dance. For additional information, go to the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair page on Facebook.

Rotary Club of Silver City 2017 Gala and Benefit Auction
2017-10-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Rotary Club of Silver City will be holding it’s 2017 Gala & Benefit Auction on Saturday, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention & Conference Center. For additional information, call 575-313-2200 or visit silvercityrotary.org.

Rural Bookmobile West
2017-10-19 | NM
The Rural Bookmobile West will be visiting the following areas on Thursday at the following locations: The Mimbres Living Harvest Bakery from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Lake Roberts-Sapillo Creek Fire Station from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and Doc Cambell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

NM State Library Bookmobile - Grant/Catron County
2017-11-16 09:30 - 13:00 | NM
The New Mexico State Library Bookmobile will make stops in the following areas.: Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery 9:45 to 10:45; Lake Roberts at Sapillo Creek Fire Station from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m; Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 505-841-5250.

Grant County Community Awards Banquet
2017-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The 2017 Grant County Community Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, November 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center. The evening will feature Keynote Speaker, Dr. Joseph Shepard, President of Western New Mexico University, along with the presentation of five community awards. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 575-538-3785.

14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2017-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
W & N Enterprises 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, themed “A Time for Sharing”, will be taking place on Sunday, November 19th starting at 12 noon at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. This is a free event and there will be live music and a visit from Santa for the children. Anyone wishing to volunteer at this event should call 575-388-1551.

Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2017-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Silver City
Silver City Mainstreet has announced the theme of this year’s the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, to be held on Saturday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. “A Hometown Holiday…Past, Present and Future. The deadline for parade applications is November 11th. For more information call 575-534-1700.

GRMC "Light Up for a Life" Ceremony
2017-11-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Gila Regional Medical Center is hosting a “Light Up for a Life” ceremony in remembrance of loved ones in a special way this Holiday Season. The event will be on Thursday, November 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the Gila Regional front canopy. Names must be received by November 24th. To reserve your light or to get information, call 575-538-4134

Kiwanis Holiday Sing-off and Gazebo Lighting Ceremony
2017-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Gough Park
The Kiwanis Club of Silver City is presenting the 2017 Holiday Sing-off Competition and Gazebo Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. in Gough Park. This free event features Kiwanis youth leadership clubs competing from Silver and Cobre High School, La Plata Middle School and G.W Stout Elementary. Come and watch area youth light up our community!

NM State Library Bookmobile/Buckhorn
2017-12-07 09:30 - 22:30 | Buckhorn Post Office, 7658 US 180, Buckhorn, NM, 88025, United States
The New Mexico State Library Bookmobile will make a stop at the Buckhorn Post Office from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Silver City Community Theater Auditions/Cast Call
2017-12-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Market Cafe, 614 N Bullard, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Silver City Community Theater Audition/Cast call for Agatha Christie’s A Murder 2 pm, and December 11, 5 pm, 612 Bullard Street, former Co-op Market Cafe, Liz Mikols, producer, searches for 12 characters, half to be 40 or younger. Rehearsals to be in January, performance in February. Experience not required; dedication is needed. Believe us, you can be a star. More information: Liz Mikols, emikols@q.com

Virus Theater Auditions for 2018 Plays
2017-12-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Little Toad Creek
The Virus Theater will be holding auditions for all plays in their 2018 season on Sunday, December 10th, at 2 pm, and Tuesday, December 12th, at 7 pm, in the back room of Little Toad Creek. To audition, come to either audition time dressed for movement, and plan to stay for 90 minutes. For more information, email virustheater@gmail.com.

Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting
2017-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is Monday, December 11th, 10:30 am at Cross Point Assembly of God Church, 11600 Hwy 180 E. in Silver City. We will enjoy a social hour. All singles are welcome. For information call 575-537-3643.

NM State Library Bookmobile - Grant and Catron County
2017-12-14 09:30 - 12:30 | NM
The New Mexico State Library Bookmobile will make stops in the following areas.: Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery 9:45 to 10:45; Lake Roberts at Sapillo Creek Fire Station from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m; Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 505-841-5250

Silver City Museum's 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas
2017-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | NM
the Silver City Museum’s 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas open house on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The event will feature live music performed by: Gleemaiden from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Amos Torres from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, Silver Chorale from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, Gila Highlanders from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, and The Concert Band of the Southwest brass section from 7:30 to 8:00 PM. Children of all ages will be delighted by a special visit from Father Christmas, teamed up with Literacy Link-Leamos to share gifts and books, and are invited to participate in hands-on activities. This year, holiday goers will be able to create their own cornucopia Christmas ornament to take home. Delicious cookies and cider will be available for your enjoyment, while staff in period clothing would be happy to take a picture with you.

"Make a Joyous Noise" Celebration
2017-12-31 07:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N Swan St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
There’s a “Make a Joyous Noise” event on New Year’s Eve at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City starting at 7:00 P.M. If you have any shakers, bells, or small drums — bring them! There will also be many instruments available to share. Come on down and prepared to feel joy and express it! Afterwards there will be coffee and conversation and of course, all visitors are welcome. You can also visit their website at uufsc dot com.

Little Toad Creek:New Year's Celebration
2017-12-31 09:00 | Little Toad Creek
Hop on down to Little Toad Creek Sunday night and celebrate the New Year with live music by the “Gila Mobsters” starting at 9:00 P.M., followed by DJ Mischievous rockin it til 1:30 A.M. And don’t miss the New Year’s Day Hangover Feast, Bloody Mary Bar & Music Fest 12 noon till 10:00 P.M. on New Year’s Day at Little Toad Creek in Downtown Silver City. Remember its 21 and over after 9:00 P.M.

Braceros – Melding History and Art in Deming
2018-01-06 | Deming Art Center, 100 S Gold Ave, Deming, NM, 88030, United States
“Braceros – Melding History and Art” will open in downtown Deming on Saturday, January 6th. The exhibit was the inspiration of sculptor Diana LeMarbe of Deming. The exhibit will run through Saturday, January 30 at the Deming Art Center. For more information contact Diana LeMarbe at 575-544-7708 or Jeri Desrochers at 575-640-9836 or jeri@jerisstudio.com.

Gila Gobblers "Sportman's Night Out"
2018-01-27 16:00 - 20:00 | NM
The Gila Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation inviting everyone to a “sportsman’s night out” at Wranglers on Saturday, January 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. …and ladies, you are invited, too! Come and meet Justin Watts, Regional Director for the National Wild Turkey Federation and Gila Gobblers President, Donnie Fell. There will be door prizes and information about the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County
2018-02-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Cross Point Assembly of God Church
The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is Monday, February 12th, at 10:30 am at Cross Point Assembly of God Church located at 11600 Hwy 180 E. The speaker is Ellen Brown from the U.S. Forest Service. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome. For information call 575-537-3643.

Yoga for Veterans
2018-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | WNMU M.E.Ch.A Building
Yoga for Veterans, a Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well- being is being held on February 13th at 5:00 P.M. at the Western New Mexico University M.E.Ch.A Building. All veterans within Grant County are welcome. Call 575-538-6871 for additional information.

"Women Embracing Recovery" Group
2018-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | La Clinica Health & Birth Center, 3201 Ridge Loop, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
The “Women Embracing Recovery” group is meeting on February 16th at 5:30 P.M. at La Clinica Health & Birth Center, located at 3201 Ridge Loop at 32nd Street in Silver City. The meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Call Karen at 575-313-7094 for more information.

Nonprofit Resource Group Brown Bag Lunch
2018-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | College Street Plaza, 301 West College Ave., Suite 5, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Nonprofit Resource Group will host a brown bag training on Thursday, February 22nd from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M., at the college Street Plaza, Suite 5, located at 301 West College Avenue in Silver City. Facilitator, Susan Wilger, will discuss how policies guide nonprofit groups. Participants must RSVP due to limited seating. To register, email NRG@frontierus.org.
