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First Annual Murray Ryan Memorial Golf Classic
2017-08-26 07:30 - 15:00 UTC | Scott Park, Fairway Drive, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The First Annual Murray Ryan Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be held on August 26th, with a 7:30am registration, 8:30 start. Cost per player is $100. Cost of hole sponsor $75. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, prizes for closest to pin and longest drive, raffle tickets, door prizes, goodie bags, and more. Thanks to Walgreens and other sponsors for helping to make this event possible to benefit the chamber. For additional information call the Chamber at 538-3785.

34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
2017-09-02 09:00 - 2017-09-04 17:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Conference Center, 3031 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, 88061, United States
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society will hold their 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show this Labor Day weekend, September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. This year the event is returning to the newly remodeled Grant County Veterans’ Memorial Conference Center located at 3031 Highway 180 East) in Silver City. Saturday September 2nd -9 am -5 pm, Sunday September 3rd – 10 am – 5 pm, Monday September 4th – 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free for this great family event! Large assortment of vendors, Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction, and Daily Field trips for Collecting & for Geology – Educational Displays. Special displays – New Mexico State University, Zuhl Collection of Petrified Wood and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Low Riders, Hoppers and Hot Rods Photo Exhibition Opening
2017-09-07 16:30 | Frances McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art, 1000 W. College Avenue, Silver City, 88061, United States
A New Mexico History Museum photo exhibition, titled “Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods” will be featured at Western New Mexico University. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, September 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the Frances McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art.

High Desert Humane Society Reduce Rate Clinic
2017-09-09 09:00 | High Desert Humane Society, 3050 Cougar Way, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The High Desert Humane Society will be holding it’s reduced rate rabies vaccination clinic from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Call 575-538-9261 fro details and information.

The 2017 Red Hot Children's Fiesta
2017-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Red Hot Children’s Fiesta will be held at Penny Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The event is a resource fair for children and families with booth participants providing services to families and activities for kids. This is a free event.

2nd Annual Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Extravaganza
2017-09-09 14:00 - 21:00 | Gough Park
The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is holding their 2nd Annual Gospel Extravaganza from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 443-230-6209.

Grant County Fair/2nd Annual Baking Contest
2017-09-13 08:00 - 17:00

LGBTQ/PFLAG Pride Festival 2017
2017-09-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Gough Park
LGBTQ Grant County, PFLAG Silver City and WNMU’s Center for Gender Equity will host Pride Festival 2017 at Gough Park from 12 noon to 6:00. There will be a dance featuring the Illusion Band from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m at the Old Elk’s Lodge Building. Celebrate diversity with music, dancing, community and craft booths, and much more. Call 575-654-3851 for more information.

LGBTQ/PFLAG Pride Fest 2017 Dance
2017-09-16 20:00 | Old Elks Lodge Building, 303 N Texas Street, Silver City, United States
LGBTQ Grant County, PFLAG Silver City and the WNMU Center for Gender Equity will be celebrating diversity with music provided by the Illusion Band from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Old Elk’s Lodge Building located at 303 N Texas St, Silver City.

Low Riders, Hoppers & Hot Rods Car Show
2017-09-17 12:00 - 17:00 | WNMU Juan Chacon Building, Silver City, NM, United States
Western New Mexico University will be hosting a “Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods” competition held on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Juan Chacon Parking lot on the WNMU campus. This free event will feature vintage automobiles in competition to win trophies in several categories. The exhibit, funded in part by the New Mexico History Museum, will feature photos chronicling the beauty of these classic cars spanning several decades.

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.

Grant County Fair 2017
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States

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.

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The Grant County Fair is happening Wed. through Sun.

WNMU Homecoming 2017
2017-09-21 - 2017-09-23
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 | 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.

Rural Bookmobile West September Schedule
2017-09-21 09:30 - 15:00
On Thursday, September 21st, the Rural Bookmobile West will be in Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery at 9:45, at the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:30. Call 505-841-5250

Rural Bookmobile West Visits
2017-09-21 09:45 - 14:30
The Rural Bookmobile West will be in Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery at 9:45 a.m., the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:20 p.m.. Call 505-841-5250 for more information.

Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01
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.

Silver City Monarch Aware Lecture
2017-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
A program featuring the migration of monarch butterflies in New Mexico will be held on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Harlan Hall at WNMU. Steve Cary and Dr. Dale Zimmerman of the Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society will present the program, titled “From River to Mountains: Silver City Monarch Aware”. The public is welcome.

Festival of Pets
2017-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, in addition to other congregations are hosting a “Festival of Pets”, in commemoration the life of St Francis of on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Penny Park in Silver City. The High Desert Animal Shelter, local feed stores, and veterinarians, have been invited as well as the Brewer Baptist Church group that will be serving barbeque. Plan to bring your leashed or carrier contained pets at 10:00 a.m. for the blessing.

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.

Gila Monster Grand Fondo
2017-10-14
Silver City Tour of the Gila invites you to their fall event, the “Gila Monster Gran Fondo”. This year’s annual event will happen on Saturday, October 14th. Come “ride like a pro for day” in the beautiful iconic Gila this fall. Many new activities are being planned to make this an exceptional experience for amateur and recreational riders and their families and friends. For more information call 575-590-0203 or to register, visit tourofthegila.com.

Rural Bookmobile West
2017-10-19
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.

2017 Discover Hidalgo Fair
2017-10-21 08:00 - 19:00 | Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
The” 2017 Discover Hidalgo Fair” will be coming to the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event features a classic car show, Mud Bogs, Junior Rodeo, farm animal zoo, food, games and entertainment, in addition to free medical screenings by Hidalgo Medical Services. For more information, call the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce at 575-542-9864.

Buddy Walk for Down's Syndrome
2017-10-21 09:30 - 15:30 | Gough Park
The 2nd Annual “Buddy Walk” will be held in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Gough Park in Silver City. This community event was created to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, your participation and generosity will be greatly appreciated. To register, go to www.arcnm.org

Luna County "Toss No Mas"
2017-10-28 08:00 - 13:00
Volunteers are needed to participate at the “Toss No Mas” event to keep Luna County beautiful. This community wide cleanup is to be held on Saturday, October 28th at the Luna County Courthouse Park starting at 8 a.m.

Empty Bowls Community Dinner
2017-10-28 11:30 - 14:00 | Grant County Volunteer Center
The “Empty Bowls Community Dinner”, to help end hunger in Grant County, is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Volunteer Center, located at 501 E 13th Street, in Silver City. Your $20.00 donation will include homemade soups, bread, cookies and a handmade bowl to take home. All proceeds benefit the Grant County Food Pantry. Call 443-477-2394 for more information.
