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August 18, 2019 - August 24, 2019
August 18, 2019 - August 24, 2019
  • 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  Grant County Native Plant Society Field Trip to the Burro Mountains  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. In the canyons, huge black cherry trees, grand Emory oaks and alligator junipers provide shade to white honeysuckle, canyon grapes, and other wonderful understory ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  www.gilanps.org/Events/Field-Trips or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Humanism, Science And Idols”  ::  Spiritual

    This DVD presentation by Rev. Angela Herrera, Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, will examine Humanism as one of traditional sources of Unitarian Universalism. Music selections for the service will be performed by Joe Neri. Although this ...   

    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

    "The Secret Life of Pets 2" (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

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 10:00am  Public Input for Santa Clara Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of these meetings is to seek input from the citizens of the Village of Santa Clara on projects for inclusion in a local infrastructure capital improvement plan, a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.Capital projects ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

    Contact  575-537-2443

  • 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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Federated Republican Women Meeting   ::  Political

    New location at the Silver Bowling Center. NM State Police Investigator, Agent Imelda Sanchez, will speak on the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of NM State investigations.   

    Location  Silver Bowling Center (Copy)

  • 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

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

    To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com. The public is welcome to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Public Input for Santa Clara Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of these meetings is to seek input from the citizens of the Village of Santa Clara on projects for inclusion in a local infrastructure capital improvement plan, a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.Capital projects ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

    Contact  575-537-2443

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

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Roger Metcalf  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Special Screening of “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution”  ::  Social Events

    This 2017 HBO documentary film provides viewers with some rare positive news and insights about global warming by showing positive actions that are being taken to combat it. Proceeds from this event will help to continue the work that the ...   

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Sing-a-Long at the Rotary Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Toni and Rick Spiegel will lead a sing-a-long of well-known songs at the August 20 Rotary meeting. Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but guests are ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 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 - 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  Grant County County Federation of Democratic Women Meeting  ::  Political

    Potluck; and the speaker will be Marrissa Castrillo, Grant County Clerk. She'll be informing us about the changes to the election process/boundary changes.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-956-8942

  • 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  August Westerners International Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Terry Humble's and Christopher Saxman's talk will cover a brief history of the Central Mining District and Silver City area. Dinner is served at the meeting, and the cost is $12.00 per person for members and $15 for non-members. The ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888

  • 64th Catron County Fair   ::  Social Events

    Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com   

    Location  Catron County Fairgrounds Building

    Contact  https://www.catroncountyfair.com

  • 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.

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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  First United Methodist Church Meditations Group  ::  Spiritual

    Pastor Jared Secret will lead a "Christian Meditation" Group. It will be a weekly meeting, and all are welcome to attend!   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 06:00pm  Republican Headquarters to be Open Wednesday  ::  Political

    Drop by and say hello.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 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.

  • 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  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

  • 64th Catron County Fair   ::  Social Events

    Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com   

    Location  Catron County Fairgrounds Building

    Contact  https://www.catroncountyfair.com

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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

  • 09:00am  WILL Course Registration Phase 1  ::  Education

    Now until Sunday, August 25th, you’ll be able to sign up for up to three courses. You’re welcome to do your registration from home or wherever you are, using our online course registration system. We’d be glad to help you ...   

    Location  WILL Rhoda House

    Contact  www.will.community/#/membership

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making Paper Plate Watermelons. 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.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will be working on our leftover summer projects! 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

  • 64th Catron County Fair   ::  Social Events

    Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com   

    Location  Catron County Fairgrounds Building

    Contact  https://www.catroncountyfair.com

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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

  • 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  Silver City/Grant County Has Got Talent Variety Show Friday Preview  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $5 for Preview show; Available 6:30 at the door or at Vintage Fantasies during the week. Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30. Family friendly fun.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-654-5202 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm  The Over Souls  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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

    "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 64th Catron County Fair   ::  Social Events

    Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com   

    Location  Catron County Fairgrounds Building

    Contact  https://www.catroncountyfair.com

  • Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints  ::  Health & Wellness

    There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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

  • 07:00am - 01:00pm  Silver City Lions Club Breakfast and Lunch  ::  Fundraiser

    Breakfast: Pancake or waffle, sausage, egg and coffee or tea, $6.00; Lunch: Pulled pork or orange tarragon chicken, green chili cornbread, coffee or tea, $6.00.   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

  • 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

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  39th Annual Duck Days BBQ Dinner  ::  Social Events

    Dine in meal includes all-you-can-eat Mesquite smoked top sirloin beef, beans, coleslaw, fixings, tea or coffee. Carryout is available. Delivery available in Deming by calling after Aug. 19. $9.00 adults; $5.00 children 5-12; 4 and under, free.    

    Location  First United Methodist Church - Deming

    Contact  575-546-2791

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Herbal Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Cost: $25. Join yoga instructor and herbalist Lindsey Orellano as we will be tuning into the healing and supportive benefits of plants that can be used with your yoga practice, and everyday life. Attendees will take home an herbal “care ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 06:30pm  Sage Gentle-Wing  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music. https://www.sagegentlewing.com/   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 06:30pm  Silver City/Grant County Has Got Talent Variety Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10-25; Available 6:30 at the door or at Vintage Fantasies during the week. Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30. Audiences will see talented performing artists competing for a chance at $1800 in prize money. Family friendly fun.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-654-5202 or 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

    "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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