Saturday, December 3

The snow came yesterday about noon... Most events that were planned for yesterday evening were either postponed or canceled.  Chance of more weather today

Today's Weather

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West southwest wind between 11 and 14 mph.  
Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday, December 3
    Audubon Society Annual Raptor Count.  388-3441 to participate.
    FIRST SATURDAY GARAGE SALE. 8am-12n, Church of the Good Shepherd garage, Texas St between 6 & 7 Sts.   Bazaar items 50% off. 
    Christmas Boutique.  9am-4 pm.  Grant County Conference Center. Sponsored by  Grant County Home Business Network.
    Toys for Kids Show and Shine.  9am-1pm, next to Gough Park.  Community members invited to bring all styles of vehicles.  Santa in a ‘Santa Red’ ‘51 Ford pickup.  Free. Spectators asked to donate a toy.
    PUBLIC MEETING ON VISTAS DE PLATA WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.  10am, City Hall Annex 2 floor, 1203 N Hudson St.   For those who have applied or are interested in applying for affordable housing in the development.  Assistance in filling out the application provided; questions answered.  Homebuyers Education Class offered following the meeting.  Free. 
    Local Handmade Art & Artisan Fair:  Makers & Traders of A Lost Art.  10am - 5 pm.  a)sp.”A”©e Studio, 110 W. 7th St.  5383333.
    Open House.  10am-4pm, Silver Rexall/Cup of Grace, 1308 Silver Hgts Blvd. 10% off all purchases except prescriptions.  Free gift wrapping; refreshments. 
    Basic Wire Wrapped Ring and Choker Class.  10:am.  A Bead or Two, 703 N. Bullard St. $35 plus beads. Instructor: Josh Stretch. Reservations needed:   3888973
    Eli, the Shepherd Boy:   Book Overview.  10 am.  Silver City Public Library, College & Cooper Sts.  Set in 1868, the book chronicles sixyear old Eli who lives in Friendly Valley community on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Discussion with author and local resident  Ron McPherson. 5344578.
    SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN!  10am - 2 pm, Old Elks Lodge, Texas & Market Sts.  Photos w/ Santa; door prizes; cash raffle; holiday bazaar; pet supplies; Christmas concession stand.  To benefit Puppy Dog Ranch, no kill no cage rescue and sanctuary.  313-7232; puppyddranch.org.
   MIMBRES HOT SPRINGS RANCH STUDIO SALE.  10 am-5 pm, Hwy, 152 to the Mimbres, 61 S to Royal John Mine Rd, follow signs 2 1/2 miles.  A venerable local tradition; 30 artists selling a wide variety of handcrafted gifts.    Jesi Tallman, keyboard, 11 am; Bathing and Glee Society acapella singers, 12n;  Bayou Seco 1:30 & 4:30 pm.   Free refreshments; door prizes awarded at 4 pm.
    FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR DOWNTOWN PURCHASES.  1-4 pm, Silco Theatre
    LOZEN.  2 pm,  Silver City Museum Annex.  The fifth play of the Ghost Cycle, about Chiricahua Apache woman Lozen, sister of Victorio, who fought as a warrior for the survival of her tribe, is visited by her own Shadow as she lays dying in punitive exile in Alabama. Lozen is played by Manda Clair Jost, and Her Shadow is played by Heather Castello.  Music by Patrice Mutchnick. No late seating. Mature audiences. Free.
    Occupy Silver City General Assembly Meeting.  2 pm, 110 N. Bayard St, Silver City.
    JOY!  2011.  6 pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theater.  A Silver City holiday tradition. Cash donations accepted for Grant Co Food Pantry.
    Johny Mahaffey and Bobby T   6-8 pm, Billys.BBQ.
    Philip Gibbs.  Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos.
    Kas Nelson Trio . 8 pm, Isaac’s. No cover.
    Massive Saturday at the Buffalo Bar.  The best in dance and house music with DJ Thaitech.   Dress to Impress.  $7 entry