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August 11, 2019 - August 17, 2019
August 11, 2019 - August 17, 2019
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Toy Story 4" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • Perseids Meteor Shower Peak Nights  ::  Social Events

    The Perseids are active from July 13 to Aug. 26, but peak nights are Aug 11-12. As many as 50-75 meteors can be seen per hour at times. Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, a lawn chair, ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  www.cosmiccampground.org/

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Gila Fish and Gun Club Gun Show  ::  Social Events

    Vendors of firearms, jewelry, knives and gifts will be on hand for the show. Food will be provided by Lone Mountain 4-H Club.     

    Location  Hanover Outpost

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Valuing What We Have to Offer”   ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Lila Forest will explore the attitudes and beliefs about the ways in which we offer our gifts to the world. This is a Family Program Sunday and today'sporgram will be “Generosity: Give and Ye Shall Receive.” As Unitarian Universalists, we ...   

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

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Pilates in the Park  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join Crystal Netz-Arenivar for an hour of Pilates. While participants are invited to bring their own mat, a few extra mats will be on hand. Pre-registration is not required; loose-fitting clothes are encouraged; meet at the gazebo. No experience necessary. ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Events

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

    "Aladdin" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration   ::  Social Events

    Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • Perseids Meteor Shower Peak Nights  ::  Social Events

    The Perseids are active from July 13 to Aug. 26, but peak nights are Aug 11-12. As many as 50-75 meteors can be seen per hour at times. Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, a lawn chair, ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  www.cosmiccampground.org/

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

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner. And, enjoy a soda or ...   

    Location  Denny's Restaurant

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

    Our speaker will be Niel McDonald about current finances. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575=537-3643

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Doug Snyder  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Silver Chorale Rehearsals Begin  ::  Arts & Music

    Rehearsals every Monday.If you enjoy singing in parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass), we would love for you to come sing with us. If you are proficient at accompanying on the piano and would like to accompany this choir, please call ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-574-5524 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

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

    Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...   

    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  Hurley Town Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    his meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, August 9, 2019. If you are an individual with a disability who ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

    Contact  575-537-2287

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga For Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

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

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROV AL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting – July 23, 20197. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Staff Reports: 1) Fire Code requirements for short term rental units by ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.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 Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Toy Story 4" (G) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    All kinds of fresh produce available.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

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

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

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 10:00am  NM CAP Entity Workshop and Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Pledge of AllegianceII. Roll Calla. NM CAP Entity Partiesb. Telephone GuestsIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Old Businessa. Decision to Approve or Disapprove the Business Plan Developed by StantecEngineering. Discussion; Action or No Action.V. New Businessa. Draft Letter to be ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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 as well as STEAM activities to experiment with! 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.

  • 04:00pm  Silver City Public Library Community Advisory Group Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org and at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Belly Dancing with Zoe Wolfe  ::  Health & Wellness

    Offered four Wednesdays in August. Attend one, some, or all four classes. No prior experience is necessary; everyone is welcome! $10 Drop-in, $8 w/ a Lotus class card.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Events

  • 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  Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All are welcome - member or not. Each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. The meeting room is at East end of hallway, 2nd floor. Parking is at the back ...   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration   ::  Social Events

    Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

    "Toy Story 4" (G) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    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! Today we will be making Pom Pom Ice Cream Cones. 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.

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  "Nonprofit Collaboration and Opportunities for Grant Funding" Workshop  ::  Education

    The workshop will focus on building collaborative approaches with partners, including the planning and implementation phases. Nonprofit directors, coordinators and board members are urged to attend the workshop. Itis available at no cost, but RSVP is required for all NRG ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To register call 575-597-0035 or online at http://bit.ly/2MuNRmO.

  • 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  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting  ::  Social Events

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

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ or call Kyle at 575-538-5706

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

    "The Lion King" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 07:00am  WILL Fall Semester Courses Available  ::  Education

    The 75 Western Institute of Lifelong Learning’s 2019 fall semester courses will be posted on the Courses page of the website (www.will.community) on Friday, August 16th, at 7 am. Be sure to review all the great offerings and get ready ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.will.community/#/membership

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). 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  575-313-7891

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

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    Lammas- First Harvest Celebration Join Barbara Anne, Darvesha, and Friends for an evening of Sacred Circle Dances and Chants We meet at the, Silver City. Everyone is welcome! By donation. Please bring something from your garden to share for the ...   

    Location  Church of Harmony

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

    "The Secret Life of Pets 2" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Lion King" (PG) 1:00,  4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    A variety of food – home-baked items, canned goods, fresh produce, plants, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, outdoor decorative items and much more.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Downtown Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    The Saturday Farmers' Market will be relocating to 901 N. Pope Street on the corner of College Ave. at the old LIfequest Building due to construction of Main Street Plaza, There will still be produce, food, artists, vendors, music and ...   

    Location  Temporary Farmers Market

    Contact  silvercityfarmersmarket.com

  • 08:30am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, and 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.

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  History of Silver City: From Prehistoric Settlements to American Town  ::  Education

    Historian and speaker, Liz Mikols, presents an overview of the major historic eras and their influences in Silver City history. Learn about the various people and cultures who lived here and the influences that shaped Silver City from 1500-1900.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 12:00pm - 02:30pm  An Actors Workshop: “Intro to Performing Monologues”  ::  Arts & Music

    Advance enrollment required, limited to 12. Admission $20; SCCT Members Free.Presented by Silver City Community Theatre. Instructor is Hallie Harris. Learn to integrate acting & performance basics as you create a short performance piece. Practice techniques for memorizing, using your body ...   

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

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

    Plant of the Month: Sumac - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about these plants. Skill Share: Composting with Biochar - with TrollWorks. Field Trip: TrollWorks Tour 3:30pm-5pm - We'll carpool out to TrollWorks' shop in Santa Clara after ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 05:00pm - 07:30pm  WNMU Welcome Back Bash  ::  Social Events

    WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard will give a State of the University address at The Fry House, then WNMU students, employees and community members can visit booths offering information about campus services and organizations. Attendees can enjoy beats by DJ ...   

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    Location  The HUB

  • 06:30pm  Fort Bayard 153rd Anniversary Celebration  ::  Education

    Sherry Robinson will present her talk entitled “The Mystery Apaches." The fort was established on August 21, 1866 by Company B, of the 125th Colored Infantry, marking the beginning of a history that has included involvement in the Apache Wars, ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard New Deal Theater

    Contact  575-388-4862

  • 06:30pm  Robert Kuhn  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music https://www.robertkuhnmusic.com/bio   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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

    "The Secret Life of Pets 2" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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