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July 16, 2017 - July 22, 2017
July 16, 2017 - July 22, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Tadpole Ridge, Trail 232  ::  Tours

    Meet in the South Parking Lot for carpooling. This moderate hike on a well-maintained trail at elevation 7300'- 7700’ passes through a flat, open ponderosa forest before ascending an east-facing slope. Legumes should be in bloom, including long-leaf cologania, Rocky ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Exploring America on the Continental Divide."  ::  Spiritual

    Though friends and family told her she'd be foolish to attempt this hike, Jenny "Cloud" Gaeng set out to walk the CDT and completed the 3,100-mile trek from Mexico to Canada. Her story includes five states, one bear attack and ...   

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Guatemalan Mercado at The Commons  ::  Social Events

    Affordable, authentic, handmade crafts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Volunteer Center of Grant County.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  tvcgrantcounty.org or 575-388-2988

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Painting Party with Rita Sherwood  ::  Arts & Music

    Painting materials are separate. The "SPLASH" paint is $31.45; Other materials and refreshments are covered in the cost of $35.00. Must Pre-Register! A deposit of ½ will hold your space..The painting party includes step-by-step instructions to create your very own masterpiece painting in a ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Butterfly" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 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

  • 02:00pm  Special Meeting of the GRMC Cancer Center  ::  Public Meetings

    The purpose of this meeting held by the Trustees of GRMC is to vote on the new contract with UNM.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Commissioner Edwards to Hold District 3 Listening Session  ::  Public Meetings

    The purpose of the meeting is to explore the pros and cons of legalizing the use of Off Highway Vehicles, also known as side by sides or OHVs, on county roads.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-654-4364

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night with Matt Cotton  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Grant County Fruit Harvesting Project  ::  Fundraiser

    The Gleaners harvests fruit from owner’s trees. They offer the amount of fruit the homeowner wishes to keep. volunteer pickers will keep some fruit if they wish, and the remaining amount will go to local food pantries. Gleaners will supply ...   

    Contact  575-388-2988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • Registration for Silver City CLAY Festival Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Register now for workshops. Spaces may be limited. For more information visit www.clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  To register: http://www.clayfestival.com/store/c1/CLAYregistration

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Work Session AgendaIV. PurposeThe general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Gila Valley Mobile Food Pantry in Cliff  ::  Health & Wellness

    Individuals and families living in Cliff, Gila, Buckhorn, Redrock, and Mule Creek who would benefit from some supplemental food are encouraged to call or email or show up and register. Volunteers are always appreciated.   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

  • 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

  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Helping Seniors Stay Healthy  ::  Health & Wellness

    Western New Mexico School of Nursing students will offer a variety of free health screenings at Grant County Senior Centers. All the health screenings are offered at no cost thanks to the support of Grant County, WNMU and Freeport McMoRan Foundation.   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-956-3225

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware  ::  Social Events

    Fresh produce and other goodies.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 11:30am  GCFRW July 19 Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    This month, on Wednesday, July 19, The Grant County Federated Republican Women will meet at The Old Hurley Store in Hurley at 11:30 a.m., instead of WNMU Cafeteria.  Leslie Bronkin from Deming and of Tea Party fame will be our ...   

    Location  Old Hurley Store

    Contact  Candy Luhrsen

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Effective Meetings Workshop  ::  Education

    The workshop is $25 per participant. Limited seating, registration is required. The workshop offers a set of proven practices that can allow businesses to make the most of their meetings. The workshop is part of an effort by the Nonprofit ...   

    Location  Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic

    Contact  To register: 575-597-0035 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:30pm - 07:30pm  Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

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

  • 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  Copper Country Senior Olympics Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Participants and general public are invited to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  National Weather Service Advanced Skywarn Spotter Class  ::  Education

    Free, no registration required; prerequisit is Basic Skywarn Spotter. Skywarn Spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the first line of defense against severe weather. NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Seminar Room

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

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

     I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Public InputDuring this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your concerns. This is not a question and ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Helping Seniors Stay Healthy  ::  Health & Wellness

    Western New Mexico School of Nursing students will offer a variety of free health screenings at Grant County Senior Centers. All the health screenings are offered at no cost thanks to the support of Grant County, WNMU and Freeport McMoRan Foundation.   

    Location  Mimbres Senior Center

    Contact  575-956-3225

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  "From Firehouse to Museum: The Founding of the Silver City Museum"  ::  Education

    The first in a series of discussions, come to hear about the early days of the Museum and contribute your own stories. The Silver City Museum opened to the public in 1967 and shared space with the fire department its ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular meeting.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 03:00pm  Tri-City Landfill Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Items on the agenda will are for the June 30, 2016 Financial Statements and 2018 Final Budget. The public is invited to attend.If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

    Contact  575-537-3327

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.   

    Location  EMS Building

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/

  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters Collecting for Back 2 School Bash  ::  Health & Wellness

    Items for kids' backpacks due today. Please contact Dawn Starostka for information.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Dawn Starostka 575-499-2728 or 575-644-5884

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • Registration for Silver City CLAY Festival Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Register now for workshops. Spaces may be limited. For more information visit www.clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  To register: http://www.clayfestival.com/store/c1/CLAYregistration

  • To be rescheduled: Plein Aire Painting with Chris Alvarez  ::  Arts & Music

    This workshop will be rescheduled at a later date, so as not to conflict with the Clay Festival plein aire workshop.    

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 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

  • 12:00pm  Youth Mural Camp Mural Dedication  ::  Arts & Music

    Camp participants will designed and made tiles, and mosaiced a 40 foot wall on Cooper Street in front of the library.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  http://mimbresarts.org/youth-mural-camp-2017/

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  Auditions for "Who Invited Falstaff?"  ::  Arts & Music

    Wendy Spurgeon to direct 8 actors in the a comedy by Frost McGahey. Performances on August 18, 19, 20.    

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Contact Ted Presler (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for further information.

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  CLAY Poker Fundraiser Training  ::  Fundraiser

    Pre-poker is free; arrive at 5pm for the full training. Please email info@clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  www.ClayFestival.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm  Rocky Mountain Puppets Pajama Party  ::  Kids' Activity

    Family members of all ages are invited to enjoy this free event. No registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:30pm  Sam Madan  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "How to be a Latin Lover" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Social Events

    Beautiful hand-crafted quilted bags, jewelry, rag rugs, handmade soap and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends and neighbors. If you ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

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

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294, 575-574-8779 or 970-222-2433.

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  “Rhythms and Shakes, Sounds and Beats: a Workshop”   ::  Spiritual

    Drums, bells, shakers, and the human voice are essential parts of many spiritual traditions. This workshop explores “holding the heart beat" and then playing with various other rhythmic sounds. Participants will also work a bit with voice and overtones; and ...   

    Contact  Lynda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-519-1680

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Bowl Making Workshop for Empty Bowls Community Dinner  ::  Fundraiser

    Come to this free workshop and make a ceramic bowl to be sold at the Empty Bowls Community Dinner on October 28 to raise funds for our local food pantry. No experience or skill is necessary. Help end hunger in Grant ...   

    Location  Syzygy Tile

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Auditions for "Who Invited Falstaff?"  ::  Arts & Music

    Wendy Spurgeon to direct 8 actors in the a comedy by Frost McGahey. Performances on August 18, 19, 20.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Contact Ted Presler (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for further information.

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  CLAY Festival Farm-to-Table Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Locally grown food from Silver City Farmer's Market vendors. The menu of chilled beet and chipotle soup, pit-roasted lamb, black beans, nopales con queso fresco, blue corn mesquite tortillas, salad, and a special dessert will be prepared by local chefs ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.clayfestival.com/store/p106/farmtotable.

  • 06:30pm  Natalie Grace  ::  Arts & Music

    Las Cruces singer/songwriter   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "How to be a Latin Lover" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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