July 7 to July 12, 2008 Second Even Yard Art Workshop6pm to 9pm, a six day workshop, Monday through Saturday. $125/personPhone: 575-388-0649

 

July 8 to July 11
Creative Calligraphy
9am to Noon Tuesday through Friday. Bob Phillips one of the Scribes & Collaborataors. $l00/person.
Phone: 575-388-0649


July 9
12:00 pm
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Cost $10-lunch at 12 Noon and is a great networking opportunity. Are you New to Grant County? Looking for local Networking Opportunities? Curious about becoming a Chamber member? Take the opportunity to meet members of the board‚ Chamber staff and other Chamber members by joining us at The Red Barn‚ Hwy 180 East‚ 708 Silver Heights Blvd‚ Silver City.
Location: The Red Barn, Hwy 180 East, 708 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City
Phone: 538-3785


July 12
9:00 am
Dog & Cat Vaccination Clinic
9am to 12 Noon. Vaccination Clinic offers rabies shots, DHLP-Parvo shot, 3 year rabies and for cats, the 3-way shot. For the 3 year rabies proof of previous vaccination required. State law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies and city and county ordinances require licenses. All dogs in Grant County require licenses to run concurrently with rabies shot. Reduced fees apply.
Location: Animal Shelter, 3050 S. Cougar Way
Phone: 538-9261 July 18
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout
The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout‚ "Southwest Border Dispute" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley‚ about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35‚ off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country‚ plus we’ll have many vendor booths offering a variety of "old west" products---period clothing‚ leather‚ jewelry‚ arts‚ etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards‚ a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!).
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152.


July 18 to July 20
Layering Acrylic
This 3-day class is taught by Diana Ingalls Leyba. Friday, July 18 4pm to 7pm; Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Cost $150
Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City
Phone: 388-5725


July 19
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout
"The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout‚ ""Southwest Border Dispute"" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley‚ about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35‚ off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country‚ plus we’ll have many vendor booths offering a variety of ""old west"" products---period clothing‚ leather‚ jewelry‚ arts‚ etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards‚ a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!). "
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152.


July 19
Iconoclastic Wood/Salt Kiln Workshop
Goes until kiln quits. 2nd day of 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday. Fire in a rehabed electric kiln. Limit 10 persons Cost $125 each
Location: call for location
Phone: 575-388-0649


July 20
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout
"The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout‚ ""Southwest Border Dispute"" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley‚ about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35‚ off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country‚ plus we’ll have many vendor booths offering a variety of ""old west"" products---period clothing‚ leather‚ jewelry‚ arts‚ etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards‚ a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!). "
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152.


July 24
5:00 pm
Business After Hours

Join in from 5pm to 7pm for a Business After Hours at Material Good. A great opportunity for discovering more about the store and also for networking with other businesses. Light refreshments will be served.

Location: Material Good, 108 N. Texas Street, Silver City

Jul 25

    

6:00 pm

An Enchanting Evening with New Mexico\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Most Enchanting Cowboy

Tickets $15 and include BBQ dinner and an hour show with Mike Moutoux. Mike will most probably have his new CD available at this time.

Location: Ice Cream Parlor in Pinos Altos, NM

Jul 25

    

6:30 pm

Live Capone-E (Rap Concert)

Doors open at 6:30pm. Suitable for all ages - Mr. Capone-E is a rapper and producer from the Los Angeles, California. He has sold over 500,000 records. Mr Capone-E has collaborated with such hip hop performers as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Twista, NB Ridaz, Lil Flip, and Nate Dogg. This show is being produced by Hoodfellas Entertainment. Hoodfellas Entertainment was started by Kilo Brown (Silver City) and Kane (Bayard), two local aspiring rap artists. The two have opened for many major acts including Chingo Bling, NB Riders, and many more. Kane will be releasing his first solo album under the Hoodfellas label this summer which he recorded at Pardox Studios in El Paso, TX.will feature Romero of Clicka 1 and Rasheed of Houston Tx. Kilo Brown will be releasing his 2nd solo album in July due to the success of his last album. Some of the artists that will be featured on his upcoming album include Max Payne (Dallas, TX), Lucky Luciano (Houston, TX), Romero (Las Vegas, NV), and a few other New Mexico artists. TICKETS:at Silver City Smoke Shoppe-1408 N. Hudson Street , Tune Town-208 N. Bullard. $20.00 in advance and $30 at the door

Location: WNMU Fine Arts Theater July 26 to July 27

Desert West Auction

Desert West Live Auction is an online and live auction facility located at Mimbres, New Mexico. You can come out and be part of the live auction or participate via Internet in the comfort of your home.

Location: 3870 N. Highway 35, Mimbres NM

Phone: 575-536-9353

 

July 26 to July 27

15th Annual San Vincente Fiesta & 1st Annual Bike Run

Come to the hottest happening in Silver City. July 26th, 9am to 8pm and July 27th, 10am to 5pm. Booths! Music! Fun! Entertainment! Food! 1st Bike Run! Games, prizes, raffles, drawings, arts & crafts, food vendors, Ice Cream Shoppe, huachas/horseshoes, bingo. AND there will be the exciting 1st Fiesta Bike Run around the loop on Saturday, July 26th. Breakfast and registration will start at 8a-930a. Free breakfast for all registered bikers. Winners will be announced at the Fiesta at 3pm. After the Bike Run we will have Battle of the Bands 3-11pm on Saturday the 26th. Come and rock out at the Fiesta (bring your chairs). Fiesta Mass 9a on Sunday, July 27th.

Location: Gough Park, Silver City

Phone: 575-538-9373

 

July 26

10:00 am

Free Form Knitting Workshop

2 classes. Saturday, July 26 10am-2pm and August 2 10am to 1pm. Member price $41/non-member price $46 Register by July 23

Location: Fiber Arts Center

Phone: 538-5733 July 27

12:00 pm

Intro to Papermaking

12 Noon to 4pm Member price $29/non-member price $34. Register by July 23

Location: Fiber Arts Center

Phone: 538-5733 July 29 to Aug 2

3rd Annual Summer Youth Camp

Casa de la Cultura en Santa Clara will hold its 3rd Annual Summer Youth Camp from July 29-August 2. Contact Maria Eugenia Trillo at listed email address.

Location: Village of Santa Clara

Ongoing Events & Local Tours

Ongoing    Autism Support Group

Silver City autism support group, the Autism Circle, meets every 3rd Friday of the month at 315 S. Hudson, Suite 26, at 6 pm. The Autism Circle consist of parents, relatives, edudcators & community members who are educating and supporting those who live with Autism or other Developmental Disabilities. For more information on the group, contact Elaine Prejean, 537-5159, elaineprejean@msn.com; Paulette Shephard, 538-3108; or Peggy Humble, 538-1983. Location: Silver City Autism Circle. 315 S. Hudson Suite 26 ( Hudson Plaza) Email: eprejean@bamhs.com.

Ongoing    Bike Club

Anybody who can ride a bike is welcome! Meet at Penny Park. Bring your bike and helmet or call us to arrange to borrow a bike. Helmets are available. M,W,TH - 3:30-5:30PM Tue: 5:15-7:15PM. Location: Penny Park Phone: 534-2953. Email: bethanysaunders@gmail.com.

Ongoing    San Vicente Art Walk- Self Guided Tours

While you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'re in Silver City‚ take the Self-Guided Art Walk and visit the galleries and studios in the area. The self-guided tour is sponsored by San Vicente Artists of Silver City and promoted through the Artists Guide. The guide lists information on each of our member artists‚ has a directory of the participating galleries and studios‚ and includes maps showing the gallery and studio locations. Call SVA for details at 388-4854. Phone: 575-388-4854. Email: sva@gilanet.com. More on the web.

Ongoing    Silver City Farmers\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' Market

Come sample the tastes of Grant County‚ with fruits and vegetables available from spring through first frost. Many organic growers‚ herb and flower vendors and other specialty stalls are included. 8:30 AM to noon every Saturday morning. Location: Main Street Plaza, Historic Downtown Silver City Phone: 575-536-9681. More on the web.

Ongoing    Silver City Museum

Located in downtown Silver City‚ 4 blocks west of Highway 90‚ the Silver City Museum is open with free admission 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed Mondays. Guided group tours available by prior arrangement. Location: 312 West Broadway. Phone: 575-538-5921. Email: scmuseum@zianet.com. More on the web.

Ongoing    WNMU Museum

Free admission and fully handicapped accessible. Exhibits include Mimbres pottery‚ basketry and other artifacts in the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts‚ Casas Grandes pottery‚ pottery and artifacts of prehistoric Southwestern cultures‚ Maria Martinez‚ San Ildefonso‚ and Santa Clara pottery in the Geneva Back Collection‚ historic Navajo rugs and more. 1000 West College Avenue. Location: 1000 West College Avenue Phone: 575-538-5386. More on the web.