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September 15, 2019 - September 21, 2019
September 15, 2019 - September 21, 2019
  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Trip to East Stephens Creek in the Fort Bayard Preserve  ::  Tours

    Meet at the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. For the last field trip of the season, GNPS will lead the group to East Stephens Creek in the Fort Bayard Preserve to see what ...   

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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..

  • 08:30am - 03:00pm  Bullard Street to be Closed Sunday  ::  Legal Notices

    A traffic calming design will be painted in the middle of the intersection of Bullard Street and Kelly on Sunday, September 15. The roads will be closed off on Bullard Street at 6th Street and Market and at Kelly and Texas.   

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Cut Your Waste Grant County"  ::  Spiritual

    Allyson Siwik and Jeff Goin will talk how they responded to the end of curbside recycling in Silver City by teaming up the Gila Resources Information Project and The Lotus Center to form Cut Your Waste Grant County. 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

    "Yesterday" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 10:00am  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.

  • 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: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 12:00pm  District Ranger Ihle to Speak About the Formation of the Gila National Forest at Rotary Meeting  ::  Social Events

    District Ranger Beth Ihle will alk about the forming of the Gila National Forest, including the first designated wilderness area in the United States. Members of the public are invited to attend. 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.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  Early Childhood Development and Education Discusion  ::  Education

    These conversations are part of a statewide needs assessment being conducted by the New Mexico Early Childhood Development Partnership (NMECDP), in partnership with the State, in order to develop a strategic plan for the new Early Childhood Education and Care ...   

    Location  Community Partnership for Children

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  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.

  • 05:30pm  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

  • 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.

  • 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 with Sallyann Mulcahy  ::  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

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Nonprofit Resource Group (NRG) Advocacy Workshop  ::  Education

    The workshop is $25. Advocacy experts, Charlie Alfero and Priscilla Lucero, will share how to advocate at the local and state levels to increase the funding, credibility and visibility of your nonprofit.and how nonprofits can participate more successfully in the ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To register: 575-597-0035 or email: 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.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn on service and therapy dogs  ::  Education

    Darlene Colman, who has worked with dogs for more than 50 years, will discuss: "What's in a name? Service, Therapy, Emotion Support, Comfort," on service and therapy dogs.    

    pups

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 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 and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! 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 - 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

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Silver City Public Library, Free Library Card Replacement Day  ::  Social Events

    Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library ...   

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

    Little Artist Club offers 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.

  • 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.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  The Empire Zinc Strike: A Conversation   ::  Education

    Join families of strike participants Frances Gonzales and Larry Flores, as well as author and human rights lawyer Raymond Caballero, to discuss the events and enduring legacy of the famous Silver City Local 890 zinc miners’ strike of 1950.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! 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

  • 06:30pm  Music in the Garden Presents Lucibela  ::  Arts & Music

    Free and open to the public. Lucibela, Cape Verdean Vocalist will perform. The secret of Lucibela’s extraordinary vocal technique lies in her ability to explore the deep register of Brazil’s great sambistas while adding a thrilling vibrato.   

    Lucibela, a vocalist from West Africa, who is the first musician slated to perform as part of the WNMU Cultural Affairs

    Location  The Gardens at WNMU

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

  • Gila River Festival Events  ::  Social Events

    · 9 am - Silver City-based youth climate activists Thinking ON A Mountain performance, WNMU Global Resource Center Auditorium· 10:45 am - The Future is Now, panel discussion with youth San Carlos Apache water protector Naelyn Pike and youth climate ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org or 575.590.7619

  • 12:00pm  60th Cobre High School reunion - three-day event  ::  Social Events

    60th Cobre High School reunion. Sign in begins on Friday, Sept. 20 at noon, Saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday begins at 8 a.m. Full schedule at this link: http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/53317-60th-cobre-high-school-reunion-this-weekend-sept-20-22-2019   

    Location  Fort Bayard New Deal Theater

    Contact  Robert Spengler 307-349-2950

  • 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

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  "Salt of the Earth" Outdoor Screening and Picnic  ::  Education

    Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets to watch the film Salt of the Earth, a 1954 film depicting the Empire Zinc strike. Many of the strike participants also starred in the movie. The Library of Congress has selected Salt ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Courtyard

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

    "Toy Story 4" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    Join us for  the Dances of Universal Peace, where we honor some of the earliest embodiments of the Great Goddess from the Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Sumerian, Canaanite, and Old Hebrew cultures.Using ancient movements and chants, we will invoke Her creativity,compassion, ...   

    Location  Church of Harmony

  • September Meeting of Permaculture Silver City Cancelled  ::  Social Events

    We are canceling the Sept. monthly meeting of Permaculture Silver City due to schedule conflict with the Gila River Festival. Hope to see you at some of these field trips, lectures, or events! Please join us Saturday, October 19th for our ...   

  • 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  60th Cobre High School Reunion- three day event  ::  Social Events

    Saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. Schedule for full three days at http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/53317-60th-cobre-high-school-reunion-this-weekend-sept-20-22-2019   

    Location  Fort Bayard New Deal Theater

    Contact  Robert Spengler 307-349-2950 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Empty Bowl Fundraiser Bowl Glazing  ::  Fundraiser

    We will glaze all the bowls  that were made during the Clay Fest.. No experience needed, children welcome with supervision. These bowls will be at the fundraiser luncheon in October, along with many artists bowls.   

    Location  Syzygy Tile

    Contact  575-388-4221

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week Seat Check Saturday  ::  Health & Wellness

    Parents and caregivers will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat working directly with a certified child passenger safety technician. During each seat check, technicians will provide education about the proper selection, installation, and use of child safety seats. To ensure ...   

    Location  Deming Fire Department

    Contact  www.safernm.org

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Silver City Public Library, Free Library Card Replacement Day  ::  Social Events

    Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library ...   

    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.

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  · Word Feast at the Tranquilbuzz Coffee House   ::  Arts & Music

    Beate Sigriddaughter reads from her chapbook Dancing in Santa Fe and other poems, followed by open mic.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

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

  • 02:30pm - 10:00pm  Gila River Extravaganza  ::  Social Events

    Monsoon Puppet Theater Parade from 2:30 - 4pm. From the Visitors Center to Gough Park where the party continues with more kid- and family-centered fun featuring music by Caliente and Auld Lang Syne, Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers, San Carlos ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  www.gilariverfestival.org or 575.590.7619

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

    "Toy Story 4" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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