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Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
08:00am - 06:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Sacaton Creek :: Tours
Participants must sign a release-of-liability form. Bring lunch, water, a hat and wear good hiking shoes. Meet in the parking lot.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact Kevin Keith at 575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org
10:00am - 11:00am The Writings of Loren Eiseley, a Modern Thoreau :: Spiritual
A video talk by Rev. Stephen Miller of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. Coffee, conversation and light refreshment will follow the service.
01:00pm - 03:00pm Music of Barb Fila and Joe K. :: Arts & Music
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
04:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Social Events
Meat or vegetable lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Music by Bayo Seco. $10 donation.
Location First United Methodist Church
04:00pm - 05:00pm Lotus Center Pilates Workshop :: Health & Wellness
Techniques to relieve lower back pain. $35 for all four sessions. Sundays in September.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html
06:00pm Musical Coffee House Event to Benefit Homeless of Silver City :: Fundraiser
Live Music by Dave Martino, Rick Stille, Shems Nichols and Rick & Toni Spiegel. All donations to benefit Big Ditch Rising, committee for the homeless.
Location Silver City Women's Club
11th Annual Gila River Festival Registration :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23988-going-going-register-today-for-11th-annual-gila-river-festival Festival takes place September 24-27
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or
New WNMU Fitness Center Opens :: Health & Wellness
Memberships available to the public for $50 per month.
Location WNMU Brancheau P.E. Complex
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
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Buckhorn Open Mic with Mike Montoya :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Dia de Cuentos :: Kids' Activity
WNMU students will read classic children's stories in Spanish at local elementary schools. Call to register your class.
Contact 575-538-6611
Nominees for the Grant County Lodger's Tax Committee :: Legal Notices
Deadline is Sept. 30 at 5:00pmhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24009-nominees-sought-to-serve-on-grant-county-lodger-s-tax-committee
Contact
07:30am - 08:00am Weekly Meditation / Quiet Time :: Health & Wellness
Every Tuesday. Free
Location GRMC Boardroom
Contact 575-538-4657 or
09:00am - 01:30pm Alcohol Server Training Class :: Education
For state certification. Cost is $35 and is payable with cashier's checks, money orders of business checks.
Location Hudson Plaza Suite 11
Contact May at 575-388-4497
09:30am - 01:30pm Free Estate Planning Workshop :: Education
Attendees will receive a free workwork and informaiton on wills and trusts, how to avoid probate, long-term health care concerns and tax planning. Please RSVP.
Location Holiday Inn Express
Contact 1-866-252-8721 to RSVP or for more information
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm - 06:00pm Town and Country Garden Club Annual Picnic :: Social Events
Members and friends should bring a sack lunch and a chair. Desserts will be furnished. Plant exchange to follow a brief meeting.
Location Rose Garden at Memory Lane Cemetary
01:00pm Grant County Eco Watershed Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24160-grant-county-eco-watershed-to-meet-sept-22
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
02:00pm - 04:00pm Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group :: Social Events
FREE All levels of writers welcome. Sponsored by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org and the Silver City Public Library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-534-0207
05:30pm - 06:15pm Meditation for Everyone :: Spiritual
Four class series, "The Art of Forgiveness." Attend any or all classes.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647
05:30pm Opening Reception for Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
06:00pm Silver City Town Council :: Legal Notices
http://whttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Agenda available from Town Clerk.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-534-6346
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
07:00pm - 08:30pm Breath of You Workshop :: Health & Wellness
Discover something new about yourself with just your breath. $15 suggested donation. Please pre-register.
Location Lotus Center
Contact Martha K. Everett 575-574-7268 or
11th Annual Gila River Festival Registration :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23988-going-going-register-today-for-11th-annual-gila-river-festival Festival takes place September 24-27
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or
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
09:00am - 02:00pm Free Workshops on Traumatic Brain Injury :: Health & Wellness
Lunch will be provided and CEUs are available. Please RSVP
Location New Beginnings
Contact Nancy Peters at 915-319-9553
09:00am Grant County Fair :: Education
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 20159:00 AM General Livestock Meeting---Show Ring---All animals must be on Fairgrounds9:15 AM Weighing and sifting of all animals; Poultry and Rabbit Entries Accepted10:00 – 8:00 PM Exhibits Accepted in New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits6:30 PM JUNIOR RODEO – ...
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Contact http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420
10:30am - 11:30am La Vida Diabetes Education Class :: Health & Wellness
Learn how to manage diabetes. Wednesdays through October 21st.
Location HMS Conference Room
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
12:00pm WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn :: Education
Lindee Lenox talks abut "National Cemeteries and Their Management"
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4 - 9. Imagine, build and share.
Location Silver City Public Library
05:00pm - 07:00pm Mimbres Region Art Council Annual Meeting :: Arts & Music
CHANGE of VENUE to Vicki's Eatery at 315 N. Texas St. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/23890-change-of-venue-mr-for-2015ac-sets-annual-meeting
Contact 575-538-2505
06:00pm Buckhorn Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammell :: Social Events
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
07:00pm - 08:30pm Acro Yoga with Kelsi Skee :: Health & Wellness
Wednesday evenings. $5 per session.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html
11th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or
Gila Time-lapse Film Festival :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.
Contact www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival
Made in New Mexico Tastes Great! :: Social Events
Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.
Location Cliff
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
Volunteer Center Internships :: Social Events
Internships available for Fall 2015 and Spring and Summer 2016. Call for information.
Contact 575-388-2988
08:00am Grant County Fair :: Education
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibits closed for judging- New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits9:00 AM Pig Show-Show Ring Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRICGilt Show Immediately After Pig Show Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC1:00 PM -7:00 PM Exhibits Open to Public - New ...
04:00pm - 06:00pm Wildworks at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
Space for tweens and teens
Location Silver City Public Library
05:30pm - 08:00pm New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee Meet and Greet Reception :: Political
Give legislators your feedback on issues facing public education in New Mexico.
Location Q's Bistro
Contact Frances Vasquez 575-590-0014
06:30pm The Loose Blues Band :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
11th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or
Forward NM Seeking Three Americorps Volunteers :: Education
The Center for Health Innovation is accepting applications for three volunteer positions. Selected candidates will each receive a $1200 educational award.
Location The Center for Health Innovation
Contact 575-534-0101 ext. 2107 or email
Gila Time-lapse Film Festival :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.
Contact www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival
Made in New Mexico Tastes Great! :: Social Events
Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.
Location Cliff
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
Nominees for the Grant County Lodger's Tax Committee :: Legal Notices
Deadline is Sept. 30 at 5:00pmhttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/24009-nominees-sought-to-serve-on-grant-county-lodger-s-tax-committee
Contact
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Location Silver City Senior Center
09:00am - 06:00pm Grant County Fair :: Education
8:00 AM - ??? Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by GRANT COUNTY FARM BUREAU8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tractor Show9:00 AM Enter Dave Brown Team Roping - BUSTER SHELLEY ARENAShort Go During Rodeo9:00 AM Sheep Show - Show Ring Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC Junior Goat ...
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Contact http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420
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
10:00am - 05:00pm Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
05:00pm - 07:00pm San Vicente Artists of Silver City Annual Landscape Show :: Arts & Music
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24218-san-vicente-artists-to-hold-annual-landscape-art-show-sept-25-27
Location The Artist Lair Gallery
07:00pm Buckhorn Music - The Oversouls :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
11th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
For schedule of events and other information visit: http://www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=1004
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or
Gila Time-lapse Film Festival :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23989-gila-time-lapse-film-fest-september-24-27-2015 Part of the Gila River Festival. Various films and speakers will be featured.
Contact www.facebook.com/GilaTimelapseFilmFestival
Made in New Mexico Tastes Great! :: Social Events
Silver City Food Co-op at the Grant County Fair.
Location Cliff
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
Movie Nights :: Arts & Music
See website for information
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://movies.wnmu.edu
Walk for Heroes Benefit Bike Run :: Social Events
Registration 8-9 am. Itinerary provided upon registration. Local route. Games, prizes and lunch. Dance to follow at 9 pm at the Brown Derby Night Club in Santa Clara. $15 per person or $20 per couple per vehicle.
Location Ed Stevens Chile Farm #5
08:00am Grant County Fair :: Education
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tractor Show8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO- BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn Sponsored by TOWN OF SILVER CITY8:30 AM HEIFER SHOW - SHOW RING Sponsored by GILA VALLEY ELECTRIC9:00 AM STEER SHOW ...
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Contact http://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/#!contact/c420
08:00am - 12:00pm Grant County Trails Group "James H. Pirtle 6th Annual Walk for the Heroes 2015" :: Social Events
Registration is $20 per person up to and including the day of the event. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23642-registration-open-for-sixth-annual-walk-for-the-heroes
Location Old Stevens Store
Contact Raul Turrieta 585-574-0027 or http://www.walkfortheheroes.com
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 - 02:00pm Community Flea Market :: Social Events
Recycle, reuse or repurpose a treasure.
Location Market Cafe
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
10:00am Auction at JW Art Gallery :: Arts & Music
Onsite preview from 8 to 10 am. Framed art, antiques, collectables and more. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24238-auction-at-jw-art-gallery-in-hurley-on-sept-26
Location Old Hurley Store (Copy)
Contact 575-574-8382
10:00am - 05:00pm Grant County Art Guild's 30th Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
10:00am - 02:00pm Red Hot Children's Fiesta :: Kids' Activity
Prizes for every participating child. Games and activities. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24234-adventures-await-at-saturday-s-children-s-fiesta
Location Penny Park
Contact 575-388-1198 ext 10 or
10:00am - 04:00pm San Vicente Artists of Silver City Annual Landscape Show :: Arts & Music
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/24218-san-vicente-artists-to-hold-annual-landscape-art-show-sept-25-27
Location The Artist Lair Gallery
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Police Department to Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs :: Health & Wellness
Bring expired and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/24229-scpd-taking-back-unwanted-prescription-drugs-september-26
Location Walgreens
Contact DEA Office of Diversion Control site
11:00am - 12:00pm Silver City Museum Celebrates the Gila River Festival :: Social Events
"Take Back the Rain: Silver City's Urban Water Harvesting Movement"
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 www.silvercitymuseum.org
01:00pm - 02:00pm Silver City Museum Celebrates the Gila River Festival :: Kids' Activity
Puppet Theater with Monsoon Puppets
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 www.silvercitymuseum.org
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
02:00pm Anita Scott Coleman Historic Marker Dedication :: Social Events
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/23990-anita-scott-coleman-historic-marker-dedication
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact 575-534-1700
04:00pm - 06:00pm Hats in the Garden :: Fundraiser
This fundraiser for the Western New Mexico University Foundation will feature you wearing your most creative hat.People's choice award for Most Creative Hat.$25 per personRSVP to the Foundation Office at 575-538-6310
Location WNMU Alumni Garden
07:00pm Buckhorn Music -Barry Namm :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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