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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Passengers" (PG-13) 2:00pm, 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am "Gospel Mission" :: Spiritual
This fifth Sunday meeting will feature a speaker from the Silver City Gospel Mission with updates on their ongoing efforts to help the homeless and others in need. The offertory will be dedicated to the Mission. There will be coffee ...
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
01:00pm - 03:00pm Mountain Aire Folk Music :: Arts & Music
No cover charge. Family music – an eclectic mix of instruments and styles featuring fiddle, guitars, flute & vocals. Great coffee and light fare available for purchase
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Moana" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Passengers" (PG-13) 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Public Hearing for an Ordinance Authorizing a Tax Rebate for Low Income Property Taxpayers :: Public Meetings
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection during normal business hours at the Grant County Clerk’s Office, located in the Grant County Administration Building at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver The Ordinance will be considered at a ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
12:05pm - 01:00pm New Hope Al-Anon Family Group :: Health & Wellness
Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open Meeting of Al-Anon.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311
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
07:00pm Open Mic Night with Mike Montoya :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Absentee Voting for Town of Silver City Municipal Election Begins :: Political
Absentee Voting for the March 7, 2017 Regular Municipal Election for the Town of Silver City will begin on January 31, 2017 and will end March 7, 2017. Voters in Council District 1 and 3 that wish to vote by ...
Contact 575-538-6346
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Passengers" (PG-13) 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:30am - 11:45am Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic at the Gospel Mission :: Health & Wellness
Dr. Sherry Bassi is a retired faculty member of the School of Nursing and will continue in her role as a volunteer, providing foot care to all patients. The SC Gospel Mission is first come-first served.
Location Silver City Gospel Mission
10:30am Storytime With Singer Jesse Seaberry :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Jesse Seaberry will sing songs for us on January 31! Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
02:00pm - 03:30pm Opening Reception for "Convergence of Borders and Minds" Photo Exhibition :: Arts & Music
FeVa Fotos photographers Sandy Feutz and Tom Vaughan's new exhibit of original photography is based on the Border Convergence event that they photographed this October in the bordertown of Nogales, Arizona. The public is cordially invited to stop in at ...
Location Mimbres Region Art Council Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Building
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Celebrate Recovery :: Health & Wellness
A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
Contact 575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Diane's Parlor
Curbside Consulting :: Education
FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.
Location College Plaza Suite #16
Contact 575-597-0035 or email
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Passengers" (PG-13) 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 07:30pm Grant County Day at the Roundhouse :: Political
Grant County Prospectors, 2015 Legislative Forum Presenters, Government Officials, Business Leaders and Constituents meet at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe to advocate on behalf of Grant County. Tentative meetings are scheduled with Legislative Leadership, the Governor and various Cabinet Secretaries.
Location New Mexico State Capitol
Contact 575-538-2665 or
09:00am Masonic Social Hour With Hurley Lodge #55 :: Social Events
Coffee, Donuts, and More. Conversation and information provided. All interested are invited to join us.
Location Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall
Contact 575-538-8561
10:00am - 11:30am "River Trip" Ongoing Experiential Poetry Group :: Arts & Music
This poetry group, sponsored by the River Chapter of New Mexico State Poetry Society (www.nmsps.org), is open to all who enjoy a supportive and engaging environment in which to make connections, hone skills and share their literary art. The focus ...
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact
10:30am Babytime Sing & Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 03:00pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Please call to make an appointment. To help speed up the process log on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org and complete the health questionnaire.
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
12:00pm - 01:00pm Brown Bag: Your 990 & Other Financial Responsibilities :: Education
Certified Public Accountant Mattie Eagle helps nonprofits focus on the informational nature of the 990, and the importance of board and executive review of portions of the return before signing. On the numbers side, Eagle discusses ways to help organize ...
Location 301 W. College Street Plaza Ste 5
Contact RSVP at Eventbrite.com or 575-534-0101 ext. 2108 or
12:00pm WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Hot Cross Buns and Spotted Dick" :: Education
WILL presents Brian Dolton's talk, “Hot Cross Buns and Spotted Dick: Why English Food Isn't One of the World's Great Cuisines." Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just bring yourself! Free.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
01:00pm Gin Rummy at Yankie Creek Coffee House :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
03:30pm - 06:30pm Toward the Light Imbolc Ceremony With Dances of Universal Peace :: Spiritual
Spring is Coming!!! Come and join the circle with Darvesha Victoria MacDonald, Barbara Anne Rich and Beatriz Giraldo. Drummer: Bo Brown Celebrating St. Brigid, Imbolc, Candlemas and Groundhog Day (candles provided) Everyone is welcome!
Location Church of Harmony
Contact Beatriz at
04:00pm - 06:00pm Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: "Cooked" a Documentary :: Education
A documentary series that explores food through the lenses of the four natural elements. In the 'fire' episode that we'll watch this month, Pollan delves into the cross-cultural tradition of barbeque.
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact 575-388-2988
04:00pm - 05:00pm Future Engineers :: Kids' Activity
Creative construction fun with Lego, K'NEX, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:30pm - 05:30pm "The Aztec Sun Stone - La Piedra Del Sol" :: Education
Educator and cultural preservationist Werikame Lopez, will conduct a presentation and interpretation of the Aztec Sun Stone, a symbol that represents a key of life and important guide for all humanity on earth. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and ...
Location Bayard Public Library
Contact 575-537-6244
06:00pm - 07:00pm Al-Anon Family Group :: Health & Wellness
This is an open meeting.
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact 575-313-7891
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Silver City Photography Club Meeting :: Social Events
Portrait photographer Joe Butts talks about determining a subject's best side or angle, and how to best light the subject's face to create the most flattering portrait. All photographers as well as those interested in photography are welcome.
Contact 860-670-4543
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Passengers" (PG-13) 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 01:30pm Gila Regional Medical Center Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 575-538-4098
09:00am - 01:30pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Please call to make an appointment. To help speed up the process log on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org and complete the health questionnaire.
Location Billy Casper Wellness Center
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
03:00pm CDT-Greenways Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location WNMU Student Memorial Seminar Room
04:00pm WildWorks Youth Space :: Kids' Activity
Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm SWNM Green Chamber of Commerce Green Drinks :: Social Events
Raul Turrieta will give us an overview of property valuation here in Grant County, will touch on various programs that property owners should know about, and answer any of our questions. Please join us! Come hungry, order self-treat, and bring ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
07:00pm Fort Bayard Film Series: "WWI: The 100 Year War 1914-2014 :: Arts & Music
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten part film series this spring. Each film will feature opening remarks by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact www.fortbayard.org or 575-388-4864 or 575-388-4477
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!
Location Silver City Food Co-op
09:30am - 03:30pm Gila Regional Medical Center/Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Please call to make an appointment. To help speed up the process log on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org and complete the health questionnaire.
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact 575-538-4098 or 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
10:30am - 12:30pm Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Check in at front desk. Free Senior Adult Care Services are available at the Silver City Senior Center each Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for info call: Gigi Ellis, (505) 358-1590
Location Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic
Contact Maggie Anderson 575-388-4539
11:30am Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting :: Public Meetings
All members of education retirement systems are welcome. GCAER is an affiliate of the New Mexico Assn. of Educational Retirees which represents former educators in the New Mexico Legislature. GCAER offers an opportunity for those who worked the field of ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-538-5754
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women Embracing Recovery: Women's Al-Anon Meeting :: Health & Wellness
Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032
06:00pm Dr. Cipriano Vigil Performance the the Silver City Public Library :: Arts & Music
The event will be an exploration of ritual and traditional folk music and song from Northern New Mexico. The concert is free and open to the public. The doors to the February 3 concert will open at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Dr. Strange" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Meeting :: Social Events
Guest speaker Jarrod Swackhamer will share his adventures as he embarked on a “Grant County Big Year” of birding. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting, all are welcome to attend.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact 575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Hidden Figures" (PG) 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 03:00pm Kitchen Creations: Cooking School for Adults With Diabetes :: Health & Wellness
The cooking school is free thanks to funding from the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. Participants will learn food safety, how to plan meals, measure appropriate serving sizes, read food labels, balance carbohydrates and other useful ...
Location Grant County Extension Complex
Contact To enroll call 575-388-1559
09:00am - 01:00pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Please call to make an appointment. To help speed up the process log on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org and complete the health questionnaire.
Location Wal-Mart
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
10:00am - 12:00pm Zentangle 101 :: Arts & Music
Put pen to paper and learn the basics of this easy to learn way of creating beautiful images with structured patterns called "tangles." Zentangle is fun and relaxing. This two hour introductory workshop includes a mini-kit of supplies. No experience ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
01:00pm - 02:00pm Co-op Explorers Craft :: Social Events
Please call Charmeine to register your child for the craft class. The class is free and children must be accompanied by an adult. Weave a paper heart that can be used to hold candies or treats at the Silver City ...
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact Charmeine 575-388-2343 or
01:00pm Walking Tour of the Mattocks Ruin :: Tours
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
01:00pm - 03:00pm Zentangle Beyond Basics: Bands, Borders and Botanicals :: Arts & Music
Learn tangles and strings for creating beautiful botanically inspired borders to embellish cards, picture frames, floors, doors...well, you get the idea. Bring your tangling supplies from Zentangle 101 $40
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Dr. Strange" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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