Chocolate Fantasia is upon us.
Chocolate can be food, but food can never be chocolate.
(the same could be said about beer).
Prepare for Chocolate OVERLOAD. It's going to be GREAT!! Lots of Chocolate This and Thats Going oN. Great things happening today in the Silver City, be sure to check check out the calendar and see what tickles yer Fancy.
Today's Weather
My thermometer says that it is 18 degrees at this moment. Today's forecast; Sunny. High 53F Low 32. Winds W at 3 mph. Today's Calendar
Saturday, February 12 CHOCOLATE FANTASIA- Even if you don’t get a ticket for chocolates, there’s lots to see and do downtown today – stop into the various locations to see the beautiful displays, sample the specials at downtown restaurants, see lots of folks on the streets, and hear some great live music. Puppet parade, too! Border Women’s Cooperative Valentine Sale and Party. 9 am-1 pm. . A.I.R. Coffee Company, 208 Central Ave, Bayard. Handmade products, including jewelry, by women of Columbus and Palomas. Food, friendship, fun. Music by Maggie Garcia, signing soft Mexican songs. Public invited; pls bring non-perishable food. 313-9685; bordercoopeative@gmail.com
Garden Prep, Rainwater Harvesting, and Backyard Beekeeping. 9 am-4 pm, Gila Woodnet. 9am, Seed Starting by Genevieve Morgan, Farm Manager, San Vicente Farms; 10am, Forest Restoration and Sustainability; 10:50am, Soil Prep by Kristi Dunn; 11:50 Lunch Break (bring your own); 12:30pm, Rainwater Harvesting: Martha Egnal, Garden Supervisor, Guadalupe Montessori School; 2pm, Beekeeping: Robby Birch, Beekeeper from Gila. 5373250
Animal Shelter Shot Clinic. 9 am-12n. High Desert Humane Society.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. 9-10:30 am, Members only; General public 10:30am-3 pm, FOL Bookstore, 1510 Market St.
Historic Fort Bayard Walking Tour. 9:30 am. SE corner of Parade Grounds, Fort Bayard. See the 100 year old buildings and relive some of the history of this important military fort and hospital. $4. 956-3294
OPEN THE DOOR - EXPLORE!: Love Your Library 2011. 9:30 am -12:30 pm SC Public Library. 10 am - Silver Flutes Quartet; 11 am - Brandon Perrault and students. A family literacy event with a variety of entertainment, including storytellers, make-a-valentine, healthy snacks, bingo, free books for all ages, and door prizes. Sponsored by Literacy Link/Leamos. 3880892
Garage Sale. 10am-4 pm, Morning Star parking. Sponsored by Aldo Leopold Tropical Ecology Class. 538-2547.
Beaded Embroidery. 10am-2pm. A Bead or Two, 703 N. Bullard.. Instructor: Shannon Curry. $30 includes some materials. 388-8973
Trade Day Sale. 11am-4pm, The Hub, 6 & Bullard. Aldo Leopold HS students sell their crafts; a portion of the proceeds to Student Council Subsidy Fund.
“Farmers & Friends." 11 am – 1 pm, Coop Community Room, 111 E. 6th St., the Silver City Food Coop.
Chocolate Fantasia Sculpture. 11am-2pm. On display at the Curious Kumquat, College & Bullard Sts.
Silver City Astronomical Society. 1 pm, back room, Isaac’s, Bullard and Broadway. Program by Alex Woronow, “Align to North and be the Envy of all your Neighbors - How to Do It in 1 Simple Step (turn on your computer).” Open to the public, no charge.
CHOCOLATE FANTASIA. 12n-4pm, Downtown Silver City. $20/ticket. Stroll galleries and shops while sampling gourmet chocolate creations made by local chocolatiers. Mimbres Region Arts Council. Music at many venues. HEADQUARTERED AT SILCO THEATRE. 538-2505,
Chocolate Competition. 12n, Curious Kumquat. Bring your chocolates in for judging and chance to win $100 prize. 534-0337.
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Jonny Mahaffey. 12n-4pm, Javalina’s Coffee House. R&B singer-songwriter.
Fiddling Friends and Bayou Seco. 12:15-12:45 pm, Yada Yada Yarn. 534-4995.
Desert Larks Early Music Ensemble. 1-2:30 pm, A Common Thread. Playing a selection of light pre-classical dances and romantic ayres, followed by Irish-Scottish-English duets & trios.
Joe and Danny. 1-3 pm, Lois Duffy Gallery.
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Chocolate Cream Pie-Eating Contest. 1:30 pm, Silco Theatre. The WNMU Football Team competes.
Randy and Renee Gypsy Jazz. 2-4 pm, Seedboat Gallery.
PARADE PARADE PARADE--RUNNING OF THE PUPPETS! 3pm. Bullard & 7 Sts. Gathering at noon to build puppets, face-painting, more, 7 & Bullard Sts. 534-9040; monsoonpuppets.com.
Chocolate Fantasia Awards Ceremony. 4:30 pm, Isaac’s Bar & Grill, 200 N Bullard.
Music and Conversation: Michael and Joe. 6:30-8:30 pm, Yankie Creek Coffee House. Irish harp and Native American flute. 534-9025
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Mike Dowling & Randy Sabien. 7 pm, Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. $15 general admission; $20 day of show. Tickets from Leyba & Ingalls, Gila Hike & Bike, or 575-571-7435.
Eric Hisaw. 7-10 pm. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos. From Austin.
Mystical Dances of Universal Peace. 7 pm. 1st Church of Harmony/ 7 & Arizona St. $5-10 suggested donation. Joyous circle dances celebrating the Sacred which unites all spiritual traditions. Chanting, live music. No experience or partners needed. 534-1441
Loose Blues Band. 8 pm, Isaac’s. No cover.
BUFFSTOCK: YO PAULIE, FRIENDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, KAZ NELSON TRIO, HELL TO PAY. 9 pm, Buffalo Dance Hall. $5 cover. One hour sets by each band. ‘Lots of music for your Valentine.’
Valentine's Day Dance. 10pm-1am, WNMU Graham Gym.
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