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May 21, 2017 - May 27, 2017
May 21, 2017 - May 27, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13) 12:00, 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Skates Canyon  ::  Tours

    Meet in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater for carpooling. Free and open to the public. The hike follows FS Rd 88 through the canyon. A perennial flow supports willows, alders, and large-diameter Rocky Mountain ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Atheism: A Cold and Unimaginative Explanation for Life, or Something Else?”  ::  Spiritual

    Stephanie Smith and Van Smith, both long time members of the UUFSC, will lead an interactive exploration of the nature of atheism, as well as the fear and other attitudes that surround it. Stephanie Smith is retired from the U.S. ...   

  • 10:30am - 12:30pm  Day at Butterfly Way for Ella, Ella, Michael and You  ::  Social Events

    Take Hwy. 180 approximately 30 miles west of Silver City. Drive past the turn-off on Hwy. 211 towards Gila. Take the second turn for Hwy. 211 in Cliff. After about a mile on 211, go left (north) on Hwy. 293 ...   

    Location  Nature Conservancy's Lichty Center

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Summer Theater Camp Registration  ::  Kids' Activity

    WNMU Fine Arts Theater lobby. The camp is open to children in grades 1st to 12th. Cost is $45 for the first child and a family and $35 for each additional child from the same family.  Camp is June 7 ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-388-4879

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

    "The Sword in the Stone" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13) 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications  ::  Education

    The Summer Math and Science Healthcare (SMASH) Academy immerses high school freshmen in the different aspect of health care careers. The academy (June 5-9) tours local health care facilities, allows students to participate in fun science lab experiments and learn ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To sign up for SMASH go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/smash2017/

  • Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications  ::  Education

    Health Careers Academy offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to hone their skills in preparation for college. The five-week (June 18-July 21) academy includes tours of medical facilities, presentations by leaders in health care, team building and ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To sign up for HCA go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/hca2017/

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13) 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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.

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  "Say What? Adventures in Communication Land" Presented by HMS Healthcare Listen & Learn  ::  Education

    Presentation by Pat Rowan, PsyD, HMS Clinical Psychologist. Light refreshments will be provided. Open to the public. Why is effective communication so difficult? How can you better express yourself with others? Please join HMS as we celebrate May as “National ...   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  RSVP or questions: 575-597-2727

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Living in the World: A Community Talking Circle  ::  Social Events

    Are you feeling a little overwhelmed and/or concerned by events in our world, state, and community? Would you like a place to talk freely about what you are experiencing and be heard by others in a nonjudgmental, supportive space? Lotus ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  "Immigration, Sanctuary Cities and Border Security"  ::  Education

    Republican Party Grant County is hosting this forum featuring Zach Taylor from Nogales, speaking on immigration, sanctuary cities, and border security. He is a member of the National Association of Former Border Patrol Organization.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The Town of Silver City Council will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Hwy 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The public is ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www,townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6346

  • 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.

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

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13) 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of the meeting is for disclosure regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) processfor operation of the Cancer Center at Gila Regional Medical Center. The agenda for this meetingmay be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com or

  • 10:00am  Silver City Cemetery Board Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The Cemetery Board of the Town of Silver City has changed the meeting time of their regular meetings from 1:30 pm to 10:00 am. The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at ...   

    Location  Public Works Department Administrative Office

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing & Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 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.

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  Sen. Heinrich Staff Mobile Office Hours in Reserve  ::  Political

    Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours ...   

    Location  Reserve Senior Center

    Contact  www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov or 575-523-6561

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with Lego, K'NEX, and Strawbees! 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.

  • 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

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13) 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications  ::  Education

    The Summer Math and Science Healthcare (SMASH) Academy immerses high school freshmen in the different aspect of health care careers. The academy (June 5-9) tours local health care facilities, allows students to participate in fun science lab experiments and learn ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To sign up for SMASH go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/smash2017/

  • 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 - 04:00pm  "Practical Tools for Facilitation" Workshop  ::  Education

    The workshop is $25 per participant. Limited seating is due to the interactive nature of the workshop so registration is required. The workshop is facilitated by Alisha Herrick, MPH, CHES. Herrick is trained in the Technology of Participation (ToP) method. ...   

    Location  Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic

    Contact  To register call 575-597-0035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 03:00pm  Tri-City Landfill Commission Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Items on the agenda will be available for the approval of the 2018 Interim Budget. The public is invited to attend.If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

    Contact  575-537-3327

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space: Powered by the Wind  ::  Kids' Activity

    Try out wind power activities provided by the NM State Library! The Silver City Public Library robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will also be available. 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.

  • 04:30pm  Silver City Museum Board Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org, and at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 07:00pm  "The Influenza of 1918"  ::  Arts & Music

    In celebratiuon of Historic Preservation Month the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society is hosting a Film Series on "Concerning the Deadly Foe" - Medicine vs. the Epidemics of the Early 20th Century. Free, donations gladly accepted. Dr. John Bell with address ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  575-956-3294 or 575-574-8977 or 970-222-2433

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Silver City Sister Circle Worldwide New Moon Gathering  ::  Spiritual

    The theme for this new moon is: "Free the Voice: I Speak My Authentic Truth". Thank you for your devotion to creating a new world with sisterhood, kindness, radical self-responsibility, and soulful authenticity. If possible, please bring a small donation ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-297-7851

  • Artists Invited to "Paint Out Silver"  ::  Arts & Music

    The en plein air painting event will occur in and around downtown Silver City. All media are welcome and the public is invited to watch our talented area artists turn canvases into art! Picturesque backdrops are everywhere in our historic ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Call Rebecca at 575-654-4384 or Rita at 575-388-5262 for entry forms and/or more information.

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

    "The Circle" (NR) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Blues Festival Event Overview  ::  Arts & Music

    This year’s Beer and Spirits Pavilion is hosted by Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery. There is no admission fee to the Pavilion and every drink is $5. There will be designated motorcycle parking, as well as many bike activities. There ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications  ::  Education

    Health Careers Academy offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to hone their skills in preparation for college. The five-week (June 18-July 21) academy includes tours of medical facilities, presentations by leaders in health care, team building and ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To sign up for HCA go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/hca2017/

  • 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

  • 09:30am - 10:00pm  "Disrupt Aging" Presented by AARP & WILL  ::  Health & Wellness

    The idea is to not think of stereotypes as we age, but to look at how to make full use of what we can do and what we are in our retirement. Free.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

  • 10:05am - 11:00am  "Fraud Watch" Presented by AARP and WILL  ::  Education

    A presentation on fraud, scams, what to look out for, how to put a stop on credit checks, and resources and places to go or call if you are a victim. Free   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  "Driver's Safety" Presented by AARP and WILL  ::  Health & Wellness

    Requires sign-up and fee. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Open to ages 50 and older. Course certificate is good for three years and many insurance companies offer a discount for completion.    

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  Sign up: call Dave Lynch at 317-385-8874

  • 04:00pm - 05:15pm  Dance Elemental  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free Introductory Class on Friday, April 28. Attend one, some, or all six classes. Cost: $10 Drop-in, or $8 w/ a TLC Class Card. Six Consecutive Fridays Beginning on May 5. this is a contemporary movement choice for body awakening ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 05:00pm - 10:00pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Gila Glass Classic Flame Off  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:30pm  Joe Teichman  ::  Arts & Music

    Country Blues Singer/Songwriter;    

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  https://soundcloud.com/joe-teichman /https://www.facebook.com/joeteichman1234/?pnref=lhc

  • 06:30pm - 08:30pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Ghost Town Blues Band  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

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

    "Life" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Artists Invited to "Paint Out Silver"  ::  Arts & Music

    The en plein air painting event will occur in and around downtown Silver City. All media are welcome and the public is invited to watch our talented area artists turn canvases into art! Picturesque backdrops are everywhere in our historic ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  Call Rebecca at 575-654-4384 or Rita at 575-388-5262 for entry forms and/or more information.

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

    "The Circle" (NR) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Blues Festival Event Overview  ::  Arts & Music

    This year’s Beer and Spirits Pavilion is hosted by Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery. There is no admission fee to the Pavilion and every drink is $5. There will be designated motorcycle parking, as well as many bike activities. There ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • Silver City Public Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 30. The Silver City Public Library regular hours areMonday - Thursday,  9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 08:00am  46th Annual Ft. Bayard Wilderness Run  ::  Fundraiser

    5K & 8-mile trail races. Join us for Grant County's oldest & largest trail running event! Proceeds support the Ella, Michael, & Ella Scholarship Fund. Race starts at 8 AM near the Old Ft. Bayard History Museum.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-574-2902 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 08:30am - 11:00am  Bluesberry Pancake Breakfast  ::  Fundraiser

    During the Blues Festival, there will be a fundraiser for Calvary Christian Academy—with blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee for $5.   

    Location  Morning Star Sports

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294, 575-574-8779 or 970-222-2433.

  • 12:15pm - 01:15pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Brandon Perrault & Friends  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 01:45pm - 02:15pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Johnny Long  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 03:15pm - 04:30pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Miller & The Other Sinners  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Delgado Brothers  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 06:30pm  Mike Brown  ::  Arts & Music

    Americana   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Life" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  Silver City Blues Festival - Markus James & Wassonrai  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  Silvercitybluesfestival.org

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