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November 12, 2017 - November 18, 2017
November 12, 2017 - November 18, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    "Leap" PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  "Don't Drink the Water"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10. Tickets available at Vicki's Eatery, Gila Hike and Bike and Vintage Fantasies. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

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

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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Police Department Coats for Kids Drive  ::  Fundraiser

    This year we would like to finish the drive by Nov.r 30, 2017, so we can get the coats distributed during the first week in December. The coats will be distributed to the local area schools for children in need. Also, ...   

    Location  Silver City Police Department

    Contact  575-538-3723

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday With the Mayor  ::  Social Events

    "Ken Ladner, Mayor of Silver City, would like to invite you to come share your ideas and suggestions on how we can make our town even better. Daylight Donuts is not normally open on Mondays but will be open for this ...   

    Location  Daylight Donuts

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Cecelia Bell will talk about "The Bayard Happenings". Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-437-3643

  • 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. Free, sponsored by the Active & Alive program. New location - Gough Park.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 06:00pm  Creative Startups Lecture  ::  Education

    Co-founder of Creative Startups Tom Aageson's presentation is meant to engage the community in crafting a creative economy.  The lecture will be followed by interactive demos of University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning Plata Studio's Mobile Makers Lab ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Police Department Holiday Food Basket Drive  ::  Fundraiser

    We will be preparing food baskets for those in need again this year and hope to do at least 5 complete baskets for Thanksgiving. Please help out by dropping off any can goods or items at the Silver City Police ...   

    Location  Silver City Police Department

    Contact  575-538-3723

  • 12:00pm  Global Entrepreneurship Week: Social Entrepreneurship Workshop  ::  Education

    “Social Entrepreneurship 101: Do’s and Don’t” is a hands-on workshop focusing on the benefits of social entrepreneurship.   

    Location  WNMU Center for Gender Equity

    Contact  575-538-6353 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Discussion regarding the purpose and need for the Special Use Airspace Optimization Project for Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. F-16 Training to fly over, practice over the Gila and Aldo Leopold National Forests Background - Holloman Air Force Base ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Kirtan  ::  Spiritual

    Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 07:00pm  President's Chamber Music Series: The West Shore Piano Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $15. The West Shore Piano Trio brings passion, color, and penetrating insight to the works they perform, not only through their playing but also through their commentary and interaction with audiences. Praised for their “fluid” and “sultry” playing, the ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  575-538-6469 or www.wnmu.edu/culture or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Police Department Holiday Food Basket Drive  ::  Fundraiser

    We will be preparing food baskets for those in need again this year and hope to do at least 5 complete baskets for Thanksgiving. Please help out by dropping off any can goods or items at the Silver City Police ...   

    Location  Silver City Police Department

    Contact  575-538-3723

  • 09:00am  Eco Watershed Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of Committee Meeting AgendaIV. Approval of Committee Minutesa. October 4, 2017, ECO Watershed MinutesV. Public InputVI. Agency UpdatesVII. New Businessb. Bohannan Huston, Inc. – Presentation on Reclaimed Water System Project – Matt ...   

    Location  Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business & Conference Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 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/

  • 10:30am  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.

  • 11:30am  Grant County Federated Republican Women Christmas Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Bring a dish to share, a Toy for Tots and/or a donation for the Silver City Gospel Mission. Also bring your Christmas gift list as there will be Trump T-shirts, hats, and flag sets for sale; plus there are lots ...   

    Location  Old Hurley Store

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months 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  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  "An Accidental Social Entrepreneur Speaks: The Journey There and Back"  ::  Education

    Geoff Groesbeck, Entrepreneurship Professor and former Program Director of the Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT is the speaker.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

  • 03:00pm  Grant County Water Commission Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Approve/Disapprove September 21, 2017, Regular Meeting MinutesV. Discussion Regarding Opportunities for Remaining Phases of Grant County Regional Water Project – Kathy Pfiffner, USDA Rural Development Community Programs DirectorVI. ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, 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.

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  "What Everyone Needs to Know About Their Mouth"  ::  Health & Wellness

    Please join HMS as we recognize and discuss the importance of good dental health! Dr. Wyatt Lines, HMS Dentist, will offer tips on good oral hygiene – for children and adults. Learn how to build better dental health through improved, ...   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  RSVP or Questions - 575-597-2727

  • 06:00pm  Panel Discussion: Do We Really Support Our Veterans?  ::  Education

    The panelists include: Merrie Bright, Veteran; Rudy Martinez, NM Representative of District 38; Jeff Carr, Candidate for Lt. Governor; Armando Amador, Founder of Local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 358. Moderating will be WNMU Student and MEChA member, Sergio Salinas. ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 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/

  • 06:30pm  Silver Regional Sexual Assault Services (SASS) 3rd Annual Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    $35 for tickets. Dinner, live music with Brandon Perrault, silent auction. Help keep our services free and confidential.    

    Location  Old Elk's Club

    Contact  Call 575-313-6203 for tickets.

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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 05:30pm  "Don't Drink the Water" Dinner and Theater Presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    Dinner and show tickets $35. 7:30 show-only tickets $10. Limit 30 diners each night at Vicki's Eatery. Tickets available at Vicki's Eatery, Gila Hike and Bike and Vintage Fantasies. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

    Contact  www.silvercitycommunitytheater.com 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 Mandan  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Kristi Dunn will talk on “New Shades of Green on the WNMU Campus”, describing the landscaping projects undertaken under her supervision in the past two years. She and her crew have tried to incorporate native plants as much as possible, ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

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

    "It (2017)" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Holiday Farmers Market  ::  Social Events

    Artisan Crafts, Grass-fed meats, locally grown produce, baked goods, live music, family, friends, neighbors.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, 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.

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Silver City Holiday Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Fourth Annual Silver City Holiday Market features many handmade crafts and art objects.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Bayou Seco at the Silver City Farmer's Harvest Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Plant of the Month: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia genus). Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: PDC (Permaculture Design Certification) Final Project Presentation, by Martha Everett   

    Location  Volunteer Center of Grant County

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Community Drumming Circle  ::  Social Events

    Host: Derek Markham. Bring a drum, a rattle, a flute, a didgeridoo, bells... bring a friend and an open heart. Open to the public; donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 05:30pm  "Don't Drink the Water" Dinner and Theater Presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    Dinner and show tickets $35. 7:30 show-only tickets $10. Limit 30 diners each night at Vicki's Eatery. Tickets available at Vicki's Eatery, Gila Hike and Bike and Vintage Fantasies. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

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

  • 06:30pm  Barry Namm  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music; Jazz guitar.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "It (2017)" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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