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September 20, 2015 - September 26, 2015
September 20, 2015 - September 26, 2015
  • Movie Nights  ::  Arts & Music

    See website for information   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  http://movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00am - 06:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Sacaton Creek  ::  Tours

    Participants must sign a release-of-liability form. Bring lunch, water, a hat and wear good hiking shoes. Meet in the parking lot.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  Kevin Keith at 575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  The Writings of Loren Eiseley, a Modern Thoreau  ::  Spiritual

    A video talk by Rev. Stephen Miller of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. Coffee, conversation and light refreshment will follow the service.   

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Music of Barb Fila and Joe K.  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 04:00pm  Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper  ::  Social Events

    Meat or vegetable lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Music by Bayo Seco. $10 donation.   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Lotus Center Pilates Workshop  ::  Health & Wellness

    Techniques to relieve lower back pain. $35 for all four sessions. Sundays in September.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html

  • 06:00pm  Musical Coffee House Event to Benefit Homeless of Silver City  ::  Fundraiser

    Live Music by Dave Martino, Rick Stille, Shems Nichols and Rick & Toni Spiegel. All donations to benefit Big Ditch Rising, committee for the homeless.   

    Location  Silver City Women's Club

  • 11th Annual Gila River Festival Registration  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23988-going-going-register-today-for-11th-annual-gila-river-festival Festival takes place September 24-27   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • New WNMU Fitness Center Opens  ::  Health & Wellness

    Memberships available to the public for $50 per month.   

    Location  WNMU Brancheau P.E. Complex

  • 08:00am - 09:00am  Wonder Walkers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Gentle Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Buckhorn Open Mic with Mike Montoya  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Dia de Cuentos  ::  Kids' Activity

    WNMU students will read classic children's stories in Spanish at local elementary schools. Call to register your class.   

    Contact  575-538-6611

  • Nominees for the Grant County Lodger's Tax Committee  ::  Legal Notices

    Deadline is Sept. 30 at 5:00pmhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24009-nominees-sought-to-serve-on-grant-county-lodger-s-tax-committee   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.grantcountynm 0r 575-538-0006

  • 07:30am - 08:00am  Weekly Meditation / Quiet Time  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday. Free   

    Location  GRMC Boardroom

    Contact  575-538-4657 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 01:30pm  Alcohol Server Training Class  ::  Education

    For state certification. Cost is $35 and is payable with cashier's checks, money orders of business checks.   

    Location  Hudson Plaza Suite 11

    Contact  May at 575-388-4497

  • 09:30am - 01:30pm  Free Estate Planning Workshop  ::  Education

    Attendees will receive a free workwork and informaiton on wills and trusts, how to avoid probate, long-term health care concerns and tax planning. Please RSVP.   

    Location  Holiday Inn Express

    Contact  1-866-252-8721 to RSVP or for more information

  • 11:30am - 12:45pm  Slow Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 12:00pm - 06:00pm  Town and Country Garden Club Annual Picnic  ::  Social Events

    Members and friends should bring a sack lunch and a chair. Desserts will be furnished. Plant exchange to follow a brief meeting.   

    Location  Rose Garden at Memory Lane Cemetary

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Eco Watershed Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24160-grant-county-eco-watershed-to-meet-sept-22   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Social Events

    FREE All levels of writers welcome. Sponsored by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org  and the Silver City Public Library.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-534-0207

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  Meditation for Everyone  ::  Spiritual

    Four class series, "The Art of Forgiveness." Attend any or all classes.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

  • 05:30pm  Opening Reception for Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council  ::  Legal Notices

    http://whttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Agenda available from Town Clerk.     

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-534-6346

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  Breath of You Workshop  ::  Health & Wellness

    Discover something new about yourself with just your breath. $15 suggested donation. Please pre-register.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Martha K. Everett 575-574-7268 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11th Annual Gila River Festival Registration  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23988-going-going-register-today-for-11th-annual-gila-river-festival Festival takes place September 24-27   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 08:00am - 09:00am  Wonder Walkers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Free Workshops on Traumatic Brain Injury  ::  Health & Wellness

    Lunch will be provided and CEUs are available. Please RSVP   

    Location  New Beginnings

    Contact  Nancy Peters at 915-319-9553

  • 09:00am  Grant County Fair  ::  Education

    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 20159:00 AM General Livestock Meeting---Show Ring---All animals must be on Fairgrounds9:15 AM Weighing and sifting of all animals; Poultry and Rabbit Entries Accepted10:00 – 8:00 PM Exhibits Accepted in New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits6:30 PM  JUNIOR RODEO – ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  La Vida Diabetes Education Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    Learn how to manage diabetes. Wednesdays through October 21st.   

    Location  HMS Conference Room

    Contact  575-534-0248

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  Kids' Activity

    Read, listen, sing and move.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn  ::  Education

    Lindee Lenox talks abut "National Cemeteries and Their Management"    

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm  Lego Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Ages 4 - 9. Imagine, build and share.     

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Mimbres Region Art Council Annual Meeting  ::  Arts & Music

    CHANGE of VENUE to Vicki's Eatery at 315 N. Texas St. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/23890-change-of-venue-mr-for-2015ac-sets-annual-meeting   

    Contact  575-538-2505

  • 06:00pm  Buckhorn Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammell  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Wednesday Evening Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  Tom 575-956-8731 or Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  Acro Yoga with Kelsi Skee  ::  Health & Wellness

    Wednesday evenings. $5 per session.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html

  • 11th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Gila Time-lapse Film Festival  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.   

    Contact  www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival

  • Made in New Mexico Tastes Great!  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.    

    Location  Cliff

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • Volunteer Center Internships  ::  Social Events

    Internships available for Fall 2015 and Spring and Summer 2016. Call for information.   

    Contact  575-388-2988

  • 08:00am  Grant County Fair  ::  Education

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibits closed for judging- New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits9:00 AM Pig Show-Show Ring Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRICGilt Show Immediately After Pig Show Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC1:00 PM -7:00 PM  Exhibits Open to Public - New ...   

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Wildworks at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for tweens and teens   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 05:30pm - 08:00pm  New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee Meet and Greet Reception  ::  Political

    Give legislators your feedback on issues facing public education in New Mexico.   

    Location  Q's Bistro

    Contact  Frances Vasquez 575-590-0014

  • 06:30pm  The Loose Blues Band  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 11th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Forward NM Seeking Three Americorps Volunteers  ::  Education

    The Center for Health Innovation is accepting applications for three volunteer positions. Selected candidates will each receive a $1200 educational award.    

    Location  The Center for Health Innovation

    Contact  575-534-0101 ext. 2107 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Gila Time-lapse Film Festival  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.   

    Contact  www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival

  • Made in New Mexico Tastes Great!  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.    

    Location  Cliff

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • Movie Nights  ::  Arts & Music

    See website for information   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  http://movies.wnmu.edu

  • Nominees for the Grant County Lodger's Tax Committee  ::  Legal Notices

    Deadline is Sept. 30 at 5:00pmhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24009-nominees-sought-to-serve-on-grant-county-lodger-s-tax-committee   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.grantcountynm 0r 575-538-0006

  • 08:00am - 09:00am  Wonder Walkers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Grant County Fair  ::  Education

    8:00 AM - ??? Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by GRANT COUNTY FARM BUREAU8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Tractor Show9:00 AM Enter Dave Brown Team Roping - BUSTER SHELLEY ARENAShort Go During Rodeo9:00 AM Sheep Show - Show Ring Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC Junior Goat ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Sliver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Free popcorn and other food samples   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  San Vicente Artists of Silver City Annual Landscape Show  ::  Arts & Music

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24218-san-vicente-artists-to-hold-annual-landscape-art-show-sept-25-27   

    Location  The Artist Lair Gallery

  • 07:00pm  Buckhorn Music - The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 11th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Gila Time-lapse Film Festival  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.   

    Contact  www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival

  • Made in New Mexico Tastes Great!  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.    

    Location  Cliff

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • Movie Nights  ::  Arts & Music

    See website for information   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  http://movies.wnmu.edu

  • Walk for Heroes Benefit Bike Run  ::  Social Events

    Registration 8-9 am. Itinerary provided upon registration. Local route. Games, prizes and lunch. Dance to follow at 9 pm at the Brown Derby Night Club in Santa Clara. $15 per person or $20 per couple per vehicle.   

    Location  Ed Stevens Chile Farm #5

  • 08:00am  Grant County Fair  ::  Education

    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tractor Show8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO- BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn Sponsored by TOWN OF SILVER CITY8:30 AM HEIFER SHOW - SHOW RING Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC9:00 AM STEER SHOW ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  Grant County Trails Group "James H. Pirtle 6th Annual Walk for the Heroes 2015"  ::  Social Events

    Registration is $20 per person up to and including the day of the event. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23642-registration-open-for-sixth-annual-walk-for-the-heroes   

    Location  Old Stevens Store

    Contact  Raul Turrieta 585-574-0027 or http://www.walkfortheheroes.com

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, veggie and herb starts, landscape plants and other local products. Live music.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

    Contact  575-654-4104

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Community Flea Market  ::  Social Events

    Recycle, reuse or repurpose a treasure.   

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 10:00am  Auction at JW Art Gallery  ::  Arts & Music

    Onsite preview from 8 to 10 am. Framed art, antiques, collectables and more. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24238-auction-at-jw-art-gallery-in-hurley-on-sept-26   

    Location  Old Hurley Store (Copy)

    Contact  575-574-8382

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Red Hot Children's Fiesta  ::  Kids' Activity

    Prizes for every participating child. Games and activities. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24234-adventures-await-at-saturday-s-children-s-fiesta    

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  575-388-1198 ext 10 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  San Vicente Artists of Silver City Annual Landscape Show  ::  Arts & Music

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24218-san-vicente-artists-to-hold-annual-landscape-art-show-sept-25-27   

    Location  The Artist Lair Gallery

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Police Department to Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs  ::  Health & Wellness

    Bring expired and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/24229-scpd-taking-back-unwanted-prescription-drugs-september-26   

    Location  Walgreens

    Contact  DEA Office of Diversion Control site

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Silver City Museum Celebrates the Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    "Take Back the Rain: Silver City's Urban Water Harvesting Movement"   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 www.silvercitymuseum.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Silver City Museum Celebrates the Gila River Festival  ::  Kids' Activity

    Puppet Theater with Monsoon Puppets   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 www.silvercitymuseum.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:30pm  Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting  ::  Spiritual

    Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-313-7417

  • 02:00pm  Anita Scott Coleman Historic Marker Dedication  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23990-anita-scott-coleman-historic-marker-dedication   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-534-1700

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Hats in the Garden  ::  Fundraiser

    This fundraiser for the Western New Mexico University Foundation will feature you wearing your most creative hat.People's choice award for Most Creative Hat.$25 per personRSVP to the Foundation Office at 575-538-6310   

    Location  WNMU Alumni Garden

  • 07:00pm  Buckhorn Music -Barry Namm  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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