Sierra County Events - March, April and May - 2006

March
Guided Bird Walks every weekend in March: Saturdays at 2:00 pm, Sundays at 10:00 am, Percha Dam State Park. (505) 743-3942.

19-21 Ayo Adeyemi, Master Drummer and Ceremonial Leader from Nigeria returns to Hillsboro & T or C. "Ayo" means "Joy" so be prepared to have fun!

19th African Heart Beat Dance Concert, Live Drums! Authentic West African Rhythms, Songs, Dances. 3:00 pm, Hillsboro Community Center on Eleanora Street, suggested Donation $5

20th Drum Workshop For All Levels Ayo will teach techniques for djembe and djun djun. Learn the basics or hone your existing skills, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Studio de la Luz, $10

21st Drum Circle for Everyone Ayo will lead us in drumming, singing, dancing and celebrating Africa’s life-affirming spirit! 6:30-8:30 pm, Studio de la Luz, $5.00 (505) 894-5508.

25 Percha Creek Traders, grand opening of a new Hillsboro co-op gallery, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, (505) 895-5091

25-26 Strawbale Privacy Wall & Earth Plaster Workshop, Kingston (505) 895-5029, www.landerland.com

31 A Chautauqua Program: Jeannette Rankin, 7:00 pm, Geronimo Springs Museum, sponsored by Sierra County Arts Council, students-$1.00, General Public-$5.00, Arts Council Members-$2.00.

April
1 San Mateo Mountains Hike, 5 miles, easy-moderate Sierra Club outling. Bring your lunch and meet outside Black Range District Forest Office in T or C at 8:00 am, (505) 744-5860.

7 Variations in Light 2:00 pm Hillsboro painter David Farrell discusses his work which is exhibited at When Gallery, 422 Broadway, T or C through May 15. 505-894-0032 or www.whengallery.com

8 Gallery Hop, 6:00-9:00 pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences. www.torcart.com

8 Artists From Silver City, Exhibit opening and meet-the-artist reception, 6:00-9:00 pm, continues through May 28th at RioBravoFineArt, Inc. 505-894-0572 or www.riobravofineart.com

8-9 Animas Creek Backpack, from the North Percha, 10 mile, moderate Sierra Club outing. Meet at General Store in Hillsboro 8:00 am. (612) 518-5632.

19 The Taylor Creek Project, 6:30 pm, Stephanie Bason speaking on watershed management for landowners and users, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, T or C. Sponsored by The Sierra Club.

22 Wild Faces – Artists Reception and Earth Day Celebration 10A – 4P Photographs by Margie Ann Gibson at the Percha Bank Gallery, Kingston. The show runs April 8 through May 21. www.perchabank.com 505-895-5032

23 Danny Santos - Singer-songwriter Sunday at 3pm - Hillsboro Community Center on Eleanora Street, suggested Donation $5

22-23 Strawbale & Earth Plaster Workshop, Kingston, NM, (505) 895-5029, www.landerland.com

29-30 3rd Annual Migration Sensation -- Discover the great birding opportunities Sierra County has to offer. See hawks and owls up close and personal. Percha Dam State Park (505) 744-5998

May
6 Boating Safety Instruction, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Elephant Butte Lake State Park Boating Training Center. Free. For more information or to register call (505) 744-5998.

5-6 Fiesta Rodeo Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 3rd Street, 1:00 pm Youth Events; 2:00 pm Rodeo. 505-894-2477

5 - 7 Annual Truth or Consequences Fiesta A weekend of celebration 505-740-0315. 2006 Theme: A Space Odyssey

5 - 7 Annual Fiesta Fiddle Contest, T or Civic Center (505) 894-1002 or (505) 894-1506.

7 Robinson Cave day hike in the Black Range, an easy Sierra Club outing. Bring lunch and a camera. Meet at 8:00 am for breakfast at the General Store in Hillsboro. (505) 744-5860.

13 Armendaris Ranch Tour: Black Mesa - leaves Museum at 8:00 am, returns approximately 6:00 pm. Tour to the northern portion of the Ranch, including Black Mesa (Mesa Contadera) along the Camino Real. $150.00 per person. For information contact Geronimo Springs Museum, 894-6600.

13 Gallery Hop, 6:00-9:00 pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences. www.torcart.com
20 Michael Chapdelaine Singer/songwriter Saturday 7:30pm - Hillsboro Community Center on Eleanora Street, suggested Donation $5

19–21 59th Annual State Festival of the New Mexico Square Dance Association For schedule or to register email <festival2006@signalpeak.net> or call (505)534-9586
26-29 Gila Wilderness Backpack strenuous, 29 mile Sierra Club hike into the heart of the Gila. (505) 855-6697.

June
9 Fred Meyer – Singer-Songwriter - Friday 7:30pm - Hillsboro Community Center on Eleanora Street, suggested Donation $5

Event List is courtesy of: The Sierra Community Council, Inc.
Truth or Consequences, NM / 505-894-5961
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