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First Friday Downtown and Gateway Arch Dedication
September 3, 5:00 pm Most businesses are open late! Street Life, music, puppets, stilt people, drama, stuff for kids, and more. And special dedication ceremonies for the Downtown Gateway Arch. Location: Downtown Silver City Phone: 575-534-9005 San Vicente Artists' Fair September 4 to September 5 More info to come Location: Historic Silco Theatre in Downtown Silver City San Vicente Artists' Annual Art Fair September 4 to September 5 San Vicente Artists’ Annual Art Fair takes place on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday Artists and fine-crafters from all over the Southwest take part in this popular celebration of regional art. Visitors come from New Mexico and many other states to enjoy this diverse event. Step into an historic environment in the Silco Theatre, visit displays both in and outside, and enjoy talking with the artists. The historic Silco Theater, a renovated landmark in the heart of downtown Silver city, is the home of many cultural events and within easy walking distance of restaurants and galleries. Location: Historic Silco Theater Phone: 575-590-2006 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show September 4 to September 6 The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society’s 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show will be held in Silver City, New Mexico on Labor Day weekend. The hours are: Saturday & Sunday, September 4 and 5 from 10am-5pm, Monday September 6 from 10am-4pm. The location is the new Grant County Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City. Admission is free. Over 55 dealers from throughout the United States, Mexico, Asia, and elsewhere will have their wares for sale. Activities include free daily field trips, Silent Auction, and the Wheel of Fortune. Food service is provided by the Silver City Lions Club. For more details, contact Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society, Vendor Manager L. Lett at 575-538-3216 or rollingstonesgmsshow@gmail.com Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/ Location: Grant County Business and Conference Center Phone: 575-538-3216 Astronomy Evening September 4, 7:00 pm ASTRONOMY EVENING AT GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT For: Saturday, September 4, 2010 Take advantage of New Mexico’s magnificent dark skies by attending the season’s second astronomy evening at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument on Saturday, September 4th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Schedule of events: 7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Make your own Star Wheel Navigate your way around the night sky. This fun take-home planisphere will show you “what’s up” each night. 7:15 – 8:00 Evening program: The Life and Times of Aldo Leopold Dr. Scott Fritz, Assistant Professor of History at Western New Mexico University will present an illustrated evening program “The Life and Times of Aldo Leopold” at the Aldo Leopold Amphitheater adjacent to the Gila Visitor Center. 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. Evening program: Stars of the Gila Dr. Al Grauer, an astronomer from the University of Arizona will offer visitors an opportunity to explore the wonders of the cosmos with “Stars of the Gila” an evening program examining the connection between the night sky and the Gila’s earliest inhabitants. 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Night sky viewing (weather permitting). Telescopes provided by area astronomers, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own field glasses or telescopes. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Becky Latanich at (575) 536-9461 or by e-mail at becky_latanich@nps.gov. Location: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Phone: 575-536-9461 ROSH HASHANAH September 9 GRAND RE-OPENING AT WAL-MART September 10 Stay tuned for more information JW Art Gallery Group Exchange Exhibition September 10 to October 15 JW Art Gallery Group Exchange Exhibition at the McCray Gallery of Contemporary Arts 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City, New Mexico September 10th, 2010 4:30 - 7:00 Live Music/Refreshments McCray Gallery Hours: Mon/Fri 10:00 - 4:30 Show Dates: Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 Artists include: Greg Allen, Fred Barraza, Victoria Chick, Roy Harris, Thomas Holt, Gloria Maya, Dorothy McCray, Christine Sandifur, Shannon Stirnweis, Ouida Touchon, Joseph Wade Information: 575-537-0300 Location: McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art Phone: 575-537-0300 Surviving Cancer September 10, 7:30 pm After watching his father die of prostate cancer, Joe Diaz resolved not to share the same fate. He sought regular testing, but that still didn’t prepare him or his family for the devastating diagnosis of cancer. Diaz will recount his personal experiences with surgery, treatment and how he returned to normal life as a cancer survivor. He will discuss the importance of early detection, seeking treatment and continued vigilance when dealing with cancer. For more information call the Health Council at 388-1198 ext. 10. Sponsored by the Health Council, Gila Regional Medical Center, and the Grant county Prostate Cancer Support Group. Location: WNMU Global Resource Center Phone: 388-1198 Ext. 10 Artisans’ Sale for La Cooperativa de la Frontera September 11, 10:00 am Artisans’ Sale for La Cooperativa de la Frontera at Wild West Weaving 211-D North Texas, by Yankie Street, Silver City, NM 10:00 am to 5:00 pm September 11, Saturday Sales of the border womens’ handmade products, such as jewelry, crocheted embroidered, quilted, handsewn, purses, clothing, table covers, & rag rugs. Corrine Sanderson of Palm Springs, California is selling her jewelry and donating the proceeds to the Cooperative General Fund. Weavings from the Columbus, NM women, mentored by Hosanna Eilert of Wild West Weaving, will be sold. Some frame loom handwoven purses from Palomas will be sold. Marcelina, the Tarahumara Indian who sells in front of The Pink Store is the Palomas cooperative’s weaving teacher. Call Janet Shepard 1 575 313 9685 or janetsh@homernet.netfor any additional information. Location: Wild West Weaving 211-D North Texas Phone: 575 313 9685 6th Annual Gila River Festival September 16 to September 19 The Gila River represents the lifeblood of a biologically diverse landscape to which humans are intricately tied. Several thousand plant and animal species call the Gila River and its headwaters home, making the mountains of southwestern New Mexico a North American biodiversityhot spot - many species found in the Gila occur nowhere else in the world. Given that 2010 marks the International Year of Biodiversity, the 6th annual Gila River Festival will celebrate the Gila’s extraordinary web of life, highlighting the importance of New Mexico’s last free-flowing river in sustaining an ecologically diverse and connected landscape. Participants to the Festival will see, touch and feel what biodiversity is all about, and why it matters to human welfare. The Gila River Festival will kick off with a keynote speech entitled "Connections: The Marvelous Complexity of Place" by writer-teacher-activist Mary Sojourner. The River Lecture Series will feature a variety of renowned biodiversity researchers and conservationists, while numerous field trip and workshop opportunities will provide attendees the opportunity to directly experience the area’s incredible biodiversity. In historic downtown Silver City, enjoy museum and gallery tours featuring the art and photography of the Gila River, and on Saturday, the Gila River Festival teams up with the Red Hot Children’s Fiesta to provide hands-on children’s activities to allow kids the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature right in downtown Silver City! On Saturday evening, enjoy the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, North America's largest environmental film fest, and on Sunday, join us for a panel discussion of the economic benefits of maintaining a healthy, free-flowing Gila River. This year’s festival promises to instill a sense of wonder and connectedness to the Gila River, as well as promote an understanding of the human role in sustaining this remarkable, yet fragile ecosystem. Please join us September 16-19 in celebrating the Gila’s web of life. Location: Silver City and Gila National Forest Phone: 575.538.8078 La Cooperativa de la Frontera of Palomas Artisanry Sale September 16, 10:00 am La Cooperativa de la Frontera of Palomas will conduct an artisanry sale of their handmade products in Palomas, Chihuahua. Thursday, Sept 16th, which is the Mexican Independence Day. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, They will have a booth kitty corner to the Pink Store by the statue of Pancho Villa in front of the Presidencia, or City Hall. The women are learning new skills and making handmade products to sell to the public in order to earn a living for their families. The sale will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please come and support the Cooperativa’s Sale and have a delicious lunch and Margaritas at the famous and festive Pink Store, La Tienda Rosa. Please call Janet Shepard at 1 575 313 9685 or write janetsh@homernet.net for any additional information. Location: Palomas, Chihuahua Phone: 575 313 9685 22nd Annual GRMC Benefit Golf Tournament September 17 to September 18 Tory James, former Denver Broncos / Oakland Raiders player and Superbowl Champion XXXIII will be the celebrity guest at the 2010 Gila Classic Golf Tournament. His career highlights include: selection to the AFC Pro Bowl in 2004 and was ranked second in the NFL with a career-high eight interceptions. The weekend event includes: Friday, September 17 - 5:30 pm Gila Monster long drive/putting contest Non-golfer putting contest Meet and greet Tory! Taco bar Saturday, September 18 - 7:30 am. The player registration fee includes: Quality shirts Breakfast and lunch Goodie bags Great prizes Good friends Friendly hosts Join us for 18 holes of golf at Silver City Golf Course. The cost per team is $500 or $125* per player registration fee. The Gila Classic is open to the public. Your donation will provide resources to ensure that Gila Regional Medical Center meets its mission of Quality patient health care. Your donation is tax deductible. Swing into action today! The Gila Classic will have a cadre of expert golfers ready to meet the challenges of competitive play. Do you want to be a hole sponsor or a major sponsor? For information call Nancy Stevens, 575-538-4138. Location: Silver City Golf Course Phone: 575-538-4138 Fort Bayard Days September 17 to September 18 History comes Alive! Friday, from 9 to 3, wander to 30 living history exhibits all around the historic Parade Grounds. Gun fighters, military, women of the west, dancing, games, food and so much more. Saturday begins again with guest speakers, tours, Commanding Officer's home/museum open, learning centers and more. Check the web site for updates. Saturday night begins the BUSTLES AND BUCKLES MILITARY BALL 6:30 PM in the New Deal Theater, $2.50 each. Period dress welcomed but not required. No dance experience needed. You learn as you go along. All ages welcome. Location: Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Phone: 575-388-4477 22nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament September 17 to September 18 Fundraiser for Gila Regional Medical Center with Celebrity Guest Tory James, former Denver Bronco/Oakland Raider and Superbowl XXXIII Champion.Hole-In-One Par 3 prizes: Million Dollar Hole, New Car Hole, $3-5,000 Cash Holes. Opportunities to form a team and/or sponsor a hole. Call Nancy Stevens 575-538 4138 for information. Location: Silver City Golf Course Phone: 575-538-4138 Flowers, Fiction and Fantasy: Embracing Literature with Floral Expression September 17 to September 18 The flower show is open to the public free of charge. Friday, September 17 from 2:30 pm - 5 pm; Saturday, September 18 the show opens at 10:00 am Location: First Baptist Church, 2300 N Swan YOM KIPPUR September 18 Red Hot Children's Fiesta September 18, 10:00 am Celebrating the Gila River's web-of-life with the Gila River Festival. We have live animals in the amphitheater. A day of fun activities for children and families. Prizes for everyone who attends. Call for more information. Location: Community Built Phone: 388-1198 Powerhouse Combat Presents FIRESTORM September 18, 6:00 pm Fight Card for September 18 Edrick Lopez vs Cisco Valenzuela 270 Sean Reilly vs Zach Hines 205 Erin Streater vs Jazmine Quezada 135 Carlos Herrera vs Brent Hunt 220 Morris Segura vs Geronimo Gonzalez 155 Alida Grey vs Alina Baltazar 115 Richard Jacques vs Brian Castillo 155 Jason Maynes vs Martin Sano 170 James Brennan vs Randy Sanchez 145 Derek Crawford vs James Woods 135 Sam Herron vs John Quinlan 250 Taton Ruhle vs Roger Herrera 185 Sean Moon vs Joe Aguirre 170 Sergio Leyva vs John Lopez 215 Martin Aguayo vs Edgar DeLaParra 185 Location: Grant County Business & Conference Center Phone: 575-494-7353 Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival September 18, 7:00 pm Join the Gila Conservation Coalition and the Gila River Festival when they host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour at the historic Silco Theater on Saturday, September 18 at 7:00 pm. Wild & Scenic On Tour brings together a selection of films from the annual festival held the third week of January in Nevada City, CA. “We’ve all heard the “10 Things” we should do to help curb our ecological footprint. The films featured at Wild & Scenic take it one step further sharing issues on how we can get involved locally or nationally in our community,” says Tour Manager, Susie Sutphin. “Our films help people see how we can fix the system so those 10 simple steps have more collective power. It’s an empowering and motivating experience.” The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival was started by the watershed advocacy group, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) in 2003. SYRCL is sharing their success as an environmental group with other organizations to bring the festival to over 90 communities nationwide. It is building a network of grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of using film to inspire activism. The festival’s namesake is in celebration of achieving Wild & Scenic status for 39 miles of the South Yuba River in 1999. They celebrated their 8th annual in January 2010 in Nevada City, CA. The 3-day event features over 125 award-winning films and welcomes over 80 guest speakers, celebrities, and activists who bring a human face to the environmental movement. With the support of their National Partners: Clif Bar, Tom’s of Maine, Osprey Packs, Patagonia and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. the festival can reach an even larger audience in tour venues coast to coast. Featured at the tour venue in Silver City are films that highlight the beauty and importance of watersheds and community efforts to protect these critical resources. FLATHEAD WILD tells the story of a team of photographers, scientists and local conservation groups who document the beauty, wildlife, and threats to the Flathead River Valley in British Columbia. WATERSHED REVOLUTION explores the concept of a watershed through interviews with citizens working to protect and preserve the Ventura River watershed. Five short films offer a range of fun and endearing themes. The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is a natural extension of the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the Gila River and its watershed. Events such as the annual Gila River Festival are an opportunity for people to appreciate and understand the importance of New Mexico’s last free flowing river and to encourage them to work to preserve this incredible resource. The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival shows us through film how communities like ours are working to protect their watersheds and unique landscapes. EVENT DETAILS: Date and Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. Location Address: Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard, Silver City Ticket Prices: $8 Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Gila Hike and Bike and O’Keefe’s Bookshop. Location: Silco Theater Phone: 575.538.8078 |
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