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November 05, 2017 - November 11, 2017
November 05, 2017 - November 11, 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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Within Our Grasp: Feeding the World's Children for a Better and Greener Future”   ::  Spiritual

    Sharman Apt Russell will be talking about her current and surprisingly hopeful book project on hunger, her research in Malawi, also known as "the Warm Heart of Africa," and her conclusion that ending childhood malnutrition and stunting is an environmental ...   

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

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

    "Amityville: The Awakening" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm  Spiritual Dance - Healing Our Relationship With Nature and the Feminine  ::  Spiritual

    Dance, chants and myth to integrate wisdom practices honoring nature and the Feminine. By donation. Lead by Sharon Mijares and Maryam.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  575-534-1441

  • 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

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Medical Center

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 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.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Take Back the Night Event  ::  Social Events

    We will be marching from WNMU’s Mustang Village and Centennial to the front stairway of the FACT at WNMU from 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm. When everyone arrives at the FACT, we will have four speakers to discuss Take Back ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

  • Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted  ::  Social Events

    Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  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  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  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 12:30pm - 05:30pm  Silver City Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...   

    Location  Silver High School

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Rotary Club of Silver City World Polio Day Reception and Fundraiser  ::  Education

    Rotary Club of Silver City will host a World Polio Day reception and fundraiser to help in the world-wide effort to eradicate polio from this world once and for all. Members of the public are invited to come and enjoy ...   

    Location  First New Mexico Bank

    Contact  www.endpolionow.org or 575-313-2200

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    The Republican Party of Grant County will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 7, at Headquarters, located at 3 Rio de Arenas, located in Arenas Valley. Peter Burrows will be the featured speaker. He will speak ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    Peter Burrows will be the featured speaker.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The meeting will feature a presentation by members of the Aldo Leopold Charter School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). The ALCS students will explain how their GSA began, ways they support one another and the local LGBTQ community, and their goals for their ...   

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflag.org

  • 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  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

     I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Special Meeting AgendaIV. Executive Session in Accordance with the NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (H)a. Disposal of Real Property - NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (8)V. AdjournmentNote: In accordance with ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 09:30am - 02:30pm  Silver City Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...   

    Location  Silver High School

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 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.

  • 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  New Mexico State Route 152 Bridge Replacement Project Community Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    This project would replace two existing bridges on NM 152 between Hillsboro and Kingston, located five and seven miles west of Hillsboro within Sierra County.  NM 152 is a major collector that connects Interstate 25 to US 180.  The route traverses Gila National Forest. Learn ...   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

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

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-654-6060

  • 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

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

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda IV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy Arias V. Public Input· During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Silver City Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...   

    Location  Cobre High School

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

  • 11:00am  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Cornali Field  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate the opening of a new fenced area designated for small dogs. The ceremony, co-hosted by the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, will take place at in the WNMU-owned community dog park on West St.   

    Location  Silver City Dog Park (Cornali Field)

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Veterans Remember the Vietnam War  ::  Social Events

    The veterans will discuss how they remember their hometown before and after the war. This is the final brown bag lunch community panel specifically in honor of the Silver City Museum’s 50th Anniversary. This activity is open to everyone and ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

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

  • 02:30pm - 04:30pm  Artist Reception for Grecia Rivas Exhibition  ::  Arts & Music

    WNMU graduate student Grecia Rivas’ political artwork will be featured in an exhibit called The Art of the Resistance. The show will be displayed through Thursday, Dec. 14.   

    Location  Mimbres Region Art Council Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Building

  • 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  ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Monthly Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All ACLU members and members of the public are invited to join us for a no-host dinner and informal discussion at 5 PM followed by the business meeting at 6 PM. Public input is always welcome.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-590-4809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Aldo Leopold Governing Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    If you have a disability requiring special assistance, notify the school at 575-538-2547 as soon as possible and arrangements will be made.   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

    Contact  575-538-2547

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Meet Public Land Commissioner Candidate Garrett VeneKlasen  ::  Political

    VeneKlasen is one of three candidates running on the Democratic ticket for the primary next spring. Come and listen to what he has to say about what he would try to do if he were to be elected. Conservation Voters ...   

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

  • Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted  ::  Social Events

    Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  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 Public Library Closed For Veteran's Day  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular hours resume Saturday, Nov. 11. Monday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Tuesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday   

    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.

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    You are welcome to attend our monthly member’s meeting.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-313-4591

  • 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  Peter and Michele  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Leap" PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  R. Carlos Nakai Quartet Benefit Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Benefit Concert for GMCR / KURUR Carlos Nakai Quartet. R Carlos Nakai's new Jazz/R&B influenced lineup will perform. Details and tickets are available online now at gmcr.org/rcnq-171110, and at Gila Hike & Bike or Wild West Weaving.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  gmcr.org/rcnq-171110

  • Application Deadline for the Lighted Christmas Parade  ::  Social Events

    To get an application, email Brandy at lighted parade@gmail.com or contact Silver City MainStreet Project at 575-534- 1700. The Lighted Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 7 pm.   

    Contact  575-534-1700 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

  • 10:00am  Veterans Day at Fort Bayard National Cemetary  ::  Social Events

    The American Legion will lead the Veterans Day Ceremony. The featured speaker will be Command Sgt. Patrick A. Tedford, US Air Force, retired. Lorraine Anglin will lead the National Anthem, and the Hi Lo Silvers will perform patriotic music.   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetary

  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm  Fiddling Friends to Play at the Silver City Library  ::  Arts & Music

    Dancing, music, and joy from the Fiddling Friends. Toe-tapping, finger snapping, heart happy, never sappy, dance music of the world. All ages, 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.

  • 05:30pm  "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.

  • 06:00pm  Brandon Perrault  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Leap" PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  MRAC Folk Series: The Gabrielle Louise Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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