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November 27, 2016 - December 03, 2016
November 27, 2016 - December 03, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00 pm.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Defying Hate"  ::  Spiritual

    Ron Gabioud will moderate this “Guest at Your Table” program which encourages participants to reach out to marginalized groups to help protect the lives and rights of others by contributing to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. This annual intergenerational program ...   

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours  ::  Tours

    For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3333

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

    "Storks" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Annual Silver City Woman's Club See's Candy Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Sale ends December 2 To order See's Candy or purchase a $5.00 raffle ticket contact Deby at 654.3550 or Susie 538.2047. A basket worth $100 worth of See's Candy will be raffled off on December 2 at 2:00 pm during the ...   

    Contact  Deby 575-654-3550 or Susie 575-538-2047

  • 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  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 09:30am - 11:45am  Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic at the Silver City Senior Center  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Silver City Senior Center accepts appointments by calling 388-2545 and ask for Ray. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Medical Office at the Senior Center where patients may also sign-up. Dr. Sherry Bassi is a retired faculty member of ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  Ray 575-388-2445

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Health Screenings For Seniors: "Helping Seniors Stay Healthy"  ::  Health & Wellness

    Available at Grant County senior centers. WNMU School of Nursing students will be administering the screenings as part of the program, “Helping Seniors Stay Healthy.” The nursing students will be offering health screenings at the Gila, Santa Clara and Silver ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-574-0035

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  VA Town Hall for Silver City Veterans  ::  Education

    The purpose of the meeting is to offer veterans and their family members an opportunity to discuss VA health care services and veterans’ benefits and disability claims. Representatives of the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), the National Cemetery, ...   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  505-256-6495

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

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:00pm  President's Chamber Music Series Presents Violinist Krzysztof Zinmowski  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A Meet the Artists reception will follow the performance in Light Hall patio. Admission for the event is $15 per person. Zimowski was born in Poland and began his musical studies at the age of six. He ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469

  • Annual Silver City Woman's Club See's Candy Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Sale ends December 2 To order See's Candy or purchase a $5.00 raffle ticket contact Deby at 654.3550 or Susie 538.2047. A basket worth $100 worth of See's Candy will be raffled off on December 2 at 2:00 pm during the ...   

    Contact  Deby 575-654-3550 or Susie 575-538-2047

  • United Way Day of Caring Shoebox Project  ::  Fundraiser

    Everyday items most of us take for granted, like toothbrushes, soap, or a comb can make a big difference for someone living in poverty or experiencing homelessness. United Way will collect shoeboxes filled with personal care and basic need items ...   

    Location  Silver City Gospel Mission

    Contact  www.uwswnm.org/dayofcaring

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Gilawriters Meeting  ::  Arts & Music

    The group is open to the public, free of charge. Gilawriters is about letting go and allowing the ideas to flow through your pen/computer and out into the open. It is about enjoying the work of self-expression!   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

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

  • 06:30pm  Concert Band of the Southwest "A Mix Tape of Concert Pieces and Holiday Favorites"  ::  Arts & Music

    The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all are free. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted. Volunteer musicians ranging in age from 15 to 75 will perform a ...   

    Location  Cobre High School

    Contact  575-388-7478 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Trivia Night at the Little Toad  ::  Social Events

    Free to play, with prizes for winning teams. Come alone or with a team. A Silver City tradition since 2013.   

  • 08:00am - 04:00pm  2016 Grant County Prospector's Legislative Communications Forum  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.grantcountyprospectors.org

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Health Screenings for Seniors: "Helping Seniors Stay Healthy"  ::  Health & Wellness

    Available at Grant County senior centers. WNMU School of Nursing students will be administering the screenings as part of the program, “Helping Seniors Stay Healthy.” The students will be offering the screenings at the Mimbres, Santa Clara and Silver City ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-574-0035

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

    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.

  • 01:00pm - 02:30pm  Basic Computer Classes at the Bayard Public Library  ::  Education

    Bayard Public Library and Literacy Leamos are partnering up to bring Free Basic Computer Classes. Basic computer knowledge, email account set-up, Internet browsing and how to navigate social networks will be covered. No fee and no sign up is required. ...   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

    Contact  575-573-6244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. 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.

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    A lively panel and group discussion, led by members of SEED (Securing Economic and Energy Democracy), on Community Choice Aggregation and Community Solar. Come hungry, order self-treat, and bring your friends, family and associates!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Author Todd Miller to Talk on Border Issues  ::  Education

    Author and journalist Todd Miller will give a lecture on border issues. Free to the public, the lecture will focus current border issues, including the author’s research on the growing US involvement in border security projects across the globe. Miller has been ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • Annual Silver City Woman's Club See's Candy Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Sale ends December 2 To order See's Candy or purchase a $5.00 raffle ticket contact Deby at 654.3550 or Susie 538.2047. A basket worth $100 worth of See's Candy will be raffled off on December 2 at 2:00 pm during the ...   

    Contact  Deby 575-654-3550 or Susie 575-538-2047

  • Christmas Light Parade & Moonlight Madness  ::  Rural Roads

    To volunteer or enter a float call the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce at 575-542-9864 or John Hill at 575-313-3905.   

    Location  Lordsburg, New Mexico

    Contact  575-542-3421

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

    "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13) 4:30pm & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:30am - 12:30pm  Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Check in at front desk. Free Senior Adult Care Services are available at the Silver City Senior Center each Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for info call: Gigi Ellis, (505) 358-1590    

    Location  Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic

    Contact  Maggie Anderson 575-388-4539

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours  ::  Tours

    For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3333

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All members of education retirement associations are urged to attend. GCAER is the local entity of the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees but retirees from other states are welcome. Our mission is to advocate for public education and speak ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  WNMU Expressive Arts End of Semester Student Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Potluck refreshments. Everyone welcome! Free   

    Location  WNMU Chino Building

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Open Technology Lab at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and 2-in-1 devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. 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.

  • 03:00pm - 08:00pm  Festival of Trees Grand Opening  ::  Fundraiser

    Local artists, individuals, and organizations decorate live Christmas trees, and all community members are able to purchase decorated and undecorated trees, and other high quality gifts and hand crafted holiday goodies. The diverse crew of decorators makes for a breathtaking ...   

    Location  Old Western Stationer's Building

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org

  • 05:00pm  Silver City Kiwanis Club Annual Gazebo Lighting and Singoff  ::  Social Events

    Kiwanis Key Club members and other Kiwanis youth groups compete in a” Sing-Off” of holiday songs. The Gazebo is strung with lights that will add some sparkle to this popular community park throughout the Christmas season. Kiwanis is pleased to ...   

    Location  Gough Park

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

    "Aladdin" (1992) (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Southwest New Mexico Audubon Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Guest speaker Elroy Limmer will share some of his favorite photos in a talk entitled A Closer Look. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting, all are welcome to attend.    

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  575-388-2386 or swnmaudubon.org

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

    "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13)  1:00pm, 4:30pm & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver and Red Holiday Gallery Art Walk  ::  Arts & Music

    Silver City Art Association galleries will have a variety of events, including receptions, openings, exhibits, displays and artists’ presentations. Many galleries will have refreshments. The galleries include A-Space, Blue Dome Gallery, Copper Quail Gallery, Finn’s Gallery, Leyba & Ingalls Arts, ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 09:00am  Bullard Street to be Closed From College Ave to 7th Street  ::  Social Events

    Bullard from College Ave. to 7th Street will be closed for the Tamal Fiesta; performers will be in the street, and vendors will generally be in the "Art market" and Morning Star parking lot areas. 7th Street will be open ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  Grant County Art Guild Holiday Market Show  ::  Arts & Music

    In the spirit of the season, Grant County Art Guild artists and fine crafters are coming together for a holiday art and fine crafts show. There will be an array of one-of-a-kind gifts waiting for you ! So perfect for ...   

    Location  Messiah Lutheran Church

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

    It’s not too early to start holiday shopping! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  Charmeine 575-388-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 08:00pm  Festival of Trees  ::  Fundraiser

    Local artists, individuals, and organizations decorate live Christmas trees, and all community members are able to purchase decorated and undecorated trees, and other high quality gifts and hand crafted holiday goodies. The diverse crew of decorators makes for a breathtaking ...   

    Location  Old Western Stationer's Building

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Kate Brown Pottery and Tile Studio Sale  ::  Social Events

    50 years a potter.   

    Location  Kate Brown Pottery and Tile Studio

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Tamal Fiesta y Más  ::  Social Events

    All Day, 10am-3pm: Purchase tamales and other yummy foods, and buy holiday gifts from arts & crafts vendors! Make corn-husk dolls (Silver City Museum booth) or create traditional Huichol-style prints (MRAC booth). Play huachas and other games, sponsored by Grant ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours  ::  Tours

    For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3333

  • 02:00pm - 05:00pm  United Way Day of Caring Shoebox Project Filling and Decoration  ::  Fundraiser

    If you would like to volunteer, join us at the Silver City Gospel Mission office, 111 S. Texas St., on December 3 from 2-5pm to decorate and fill shoeboxes. Please join United Way SWNM and make a difference right here ...   

    Location  Silver City Gospel Mission

    Contact  www.uwswnm.org/dayofcaring

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Benefit Opening at THE PLACE  ::  Fundraiser

    Benefit for the El Refugio Women’s Shelter with Give-away drawings for jewelry & art every 15 minutes. Treats to eat. Come - Help support El Refugio!!! Bring a women personal hygiene item (or items) to get a tickets into the ...   

    Location  THE PLACE

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

    "Aladdin" (1992) (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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