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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Lower Gallinas Canyon :: Social Events
Meet at the South Parking Lot of the Fine Arts Theater for carpooling. Bring water, lunch, a hat and sunscreen and wear good hiking shoes.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilanps.org or Kevin Keith 575-535-4064
10:00am - 11:00am "Music: Source, Healer, Transformer" :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Forest will speak on the qualities of music and why it means so much in our lives.
10:00am - 05:00pm Camille Painter-Davis is Featured Artist at Pinos Altos Art Gallery :: Arts & Music
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
Contact www.gcag.org
01:30pm Open House Fund Raiser and Free Concert at Mimbres Culture Heritage Site :: Fundraiser
Walking tours of Mattocks Site 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Concert by Jericho Country Gospel Band at 3:30. Bring your own chair. Ice cream and cold drinks available for purchase.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact www.mimbresculturesite.com
02:00pm - 06:00pm Fort Bayard National Cemetary Commemorates WWII 70th Anniversary :: Social Events
The Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 is sponsoring the event, in coordination with the "Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive." Wreaths will be laid to honor those members of the Greatest Generation who are interred at the cemetary.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
Contact Ben Collins 602-618-8512 or
04:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Spiritual
Indoor picnic. $10 donation. Rick and Toni provide the entertainment.
Location First United Methodist Church
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
01:00pm - 03:00pm Basic Computer Skills Series :: Education
Mondays and Wednesdays, August 17 - Sept. 9. Register at first class session or call Adult Education Services.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-574-5101
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Buckhorn Saloon Open Mic :: Arts & Music
Hosted by Byron Trammell
Location Buckhorn Saloon
09:00am - 01:30pm Alcohol Server Training Class :: Education
$35 payable with cashier's checks, money orders of business checks only
Location Border Area Mental Health Services
Contact Steve May 575-388-4497
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
06:00pm Celebrate Recovery! :: Spiritual
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
10:30am - 11:30am La Vida Healthy Weight Class :: Health & Wellness
Classes run Aug. 19- Sept. 16. Taught by Deborah Smith, RD Nutritionist.
Location HMS Community Health Center
Contact 575-534-0248
10:30am Storytime For All Ages :: Kids' Activity
Read, listen, sing and move.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
11:00am - 01:00pm Register to be a Girl Scout :: Kids' Activity
For girls Kindergarten through 12th grade. Information is available for adults who want to volunteer. Girl Scout Program Center
Location Girl Scout Little House
Contact Annette Toney @ 575-538-2481 or
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
01:30pm - 03:30pm Senior Food Pantry :: Health & Wellness
55 and older. Please bring your own bags and boxes. 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Location Knights of Columbus Hall
03:00pm GREENWAY S/CDT Meeting :: Public Meetings
3rd Floor Seminar Room
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4 - 9. Imagine, build and share.
Location Silver City Public Library
05:00pm Grant County CARES :: Education
Community Advocates for Respect, Equality and Safety. Focuses on bully-prevention for all age groups.
Location Grant County Health Council Office
Contact 575-388-1198
05:30pm Downtown Safety and Security Task Force Meeting :: Education
Hosted by Silver City MainStreet
Location Silver City Gospel Mission
Contact 575-534-1700
06:00pm - 07:00pm Register to be a Girl Scout :: Kids' Activity
For girls Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Informaton is available for adults who want to volunteer.
Location Bayard Community Center
Contact Annette Toney @ 575-538-2481 or
06:00pm - 07:00pm Wednesday Evening Al-Anon Family Group :: Public Meetings
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact Tom 575-956-8731 or Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643
06:30pm Grant County Prostate Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Current patients, survivors and those at risk.
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact Dave 575-388-2331
06:30pm - 09:30pm Rick and Toni Perform Your Favorites :: Arts & Music
Come on down for a bite to eat, a beer or glass of wine and some familiar tunes.
Location Diane's Parlor
11:00am - 11:50am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
First class: free. Afterwards, $2 per class. Bring a folding chair and water.
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
Contact Liz at 575-313-6883 or
01:00pm - 02:30pm Desert Willow School Community Hearing :: Education
Public meeting to assess support for a charter elementary school in Silver City area.
Contact 575-654-3962 or 575-313-7305 or email
06:00pm Corazone Unidos (Cardiac Support Group) :: Health & Wellness
Special diets with Debbie Smith, HMS Nutritionist.
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact 575-590-2578
06:00pm Nuclear New Mexico Past and Future :: Political
Public forum presented by the Grant County Democratic Party, the Gila Friends (Quaker) Meeting, WNMU's J. Cloyd Miller Library and MEChA. Food will be served after the forum.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-654-6060 or email
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Location Silver City Senior Center
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Sliver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Free popcorn and other food samples
Location Silver City Food Co-op
12:00pm - 01:00pm Donna & Ruth & Voices of Love A Cappella Choir :: Arts & Music
Location GRMC Courtyard
12:00pm Southwest New Mexico Breastfeeding Council Meeting :: Health & Wellness
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact www.facebook.com/groups/297525007097009
03:00pm WNMU Fitness Center Open House :: Health & Wellness
Learn about the new pool and facilities.
Location Brancheau PE Complex
05:00pm - 09:30pm Flamenco Guitar Great Robert Michaels :: Arts & Music
Geli & the Heartbreakers at 5:00 pm, Azucar at 6:00 pm, Robert Michaels at 7:30 pm
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
Contact Alexandra Tager 575-538-2505 or
06:00pm - 09:00pm Greg & Charlie and the Gypsy Feet Band :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock Americana
Location Diane's Parlor
07:00pm Brandon & Michele :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:30pm Silver City Silver Nights Concert :: Arts & Music
Jayne Voss and Hoyle Osborne sing vintage and contemporary Americana. Hosted by Bayou Seco Music. $10 general admission, $8 for seniors and children under 12.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact 575-534-0198 or email
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
07:00am Silver City Woman's Club 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament :: Fundraiser
Four person scramble. $75 per person. Registration requested by August 13.
Location Silver City Golf Course
Contact Bonita Landrum 575-538-5431
07:30am Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Field Trip :: Tours
SWNM Audubon field trip through the Gila National Forest. Meet at the WNMU Fine Arts parking lot http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/23639-birds-blooms-butterflies-field-trip-saturday
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact Jackie at 575-534-9400 or
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, veggie and herb starts, landscape plants and other local products. Live music.
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
Contact 575-654-4104
09:00am - 11:30am The Loose Blues Band :: Arts & Music
Location Silver City Farmers' Market
09:00am Win a gift basket from Garden of Life :: Health & Wellness
Enter at the Silver City Food Co-op during the month of August for a drawing September 2.
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
09:15am Fort Bayard 149th Birthday Celebration :: Social Events
Military historian Bill Kupke leads the tour, birthday cake served at 11. Book signings, old-fashioned games, toys and creations by the Grant County Art Guild. Florence Bowers will share her 12-year search for information on John Daniels, a member of ...
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 575-956-3294 575-388-9132
01:30pm Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting :: Spiritual
Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-313-7417
07:00pm Ft. Bayard Celebration - 1912, A Musical Snapshot of America in the Year New Mexico Became a State :: Social Events
Presented by Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne from the Chautauqua Program of the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact 575-056-3294 or 575-388-9123.
07:00pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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