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August 20, 2017 - August 26, 2017
August 20, 2017 - August 26, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Change of Destination Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip Now Will be to Meadow Creek in the Pinos Altos Range  ::  Tours

    Owing to flooding in Railroad and Upper Gallinas canyons, the Gila Native Plant Society is changing the destination of its field trip to Meadow Creek in the Pinos Altos Range, at elevation 7200 feet. This moderate hike follows a perennial ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “In Company With Angels: Tiffany's Seven Swedenborgian Angels - Their Commission, Disappearance, and Rediscovery"  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Carla Friedrichs of the New Church of the Southwest will be the guest speaker. Her presentation, both educational and inspirational, will include stunning images of Louis Comfort Tiffany's larger-than-life stained glass windows of the seven angels from the Book ...   

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Paint Party With Paul Hotvedt  ::  Arts & Music

    Must pre-register. $45.00, materials & refreshment included.Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS. A fun afternoon to paint, socialize, and enjoy refreshment. A monthly series, everyone paints their own version of the same painting. The artist (in ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

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

    "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:30pm  "Who Invited Falstaff?" Satire and Lasagna  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Community Theater and the Food Co-op's Market Cafe offer 3 performances of comedic reading and a 3-course Italian meal. $25 reservations at Gila Hike and Bike, Vintage Fantasies and Market Cafe.   

    Location  Market Cafe

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

    "The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Solar Eclipse Viewing  ::  Social Events

    The library will give away free solar eclipse glasses and streaming video of the full eclipse will be shown in the library meeting room. The event will start off with a recitation of space poetry and readings by science fiction ...   

    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.

  • 12:05pm - 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

  • 01:00pm - 03:30pm  Gila National Forest Open House  ::  Social Events

    The Gila National Forest is currently revising its Forest Plan, the document that guides management decisions and projects. Its current plan is more than 30 years old, and is badly out of date.The Forest Service is holding a series of ...   

    Location  Gila National Forest Supervisor's Office

  • 02:00pm  Miller Library Presents a Year of Virtual Research:  ::  Arts & Music

    Attend the unveiling of an art installation of origami books commemorating the thousands of library patrons' conducting searches. Refreshments will be served following the event. Guess the month with the highest number of searches and how many, to win prizes.    

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  https://s.wnmu.edu/LibraryContest

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic With Josh Burke  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council to Hold Public Hearing and Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. The agenda will include:Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on August 8, 2017Public Hearing:A. Approval/Disapproval of a Transfer of Ownership and Location of Inter-Local Dispenser License No. 28029, with On Premises Consumption Only. License No. ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 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

    "The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

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

    Fresh produce and other goodies.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 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  Nonprofit Board Recruitment and Retention Training  ::  Education

    The training is offered at no cost, but participants must RSVP due to limited seating. Facilitator Renee Despres will discuss nonprofit board members fundamental roles, responsibilities and board functions, and how these roles are ever evolving. Despres will offer participants ...   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

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

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and 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.

  • 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® bricks, 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.

  • 05:00pm  Town of Hurley Utility Rates Workshop  ::  Legal Notices

    CHANGE OF DATE. The Council of the Town of Hurley will hold a Workshop to discuss changes to utility rates,   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

  • 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

    Good food, good music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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.

  • 10:30am  Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    A closed session may be called, during the regular board meeting, pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15 (H). If you are an individual with a disability, who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary ...   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

  • 06:00pm  Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular council meeting   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Late Summer Film Series: "Sea of Grass"  ::  Arts & Music

    Starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, set on a ranch in New Mexico, the movie deals with the sometimes despotic behavior of big ranchers in the West. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be available ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  575-388-4862

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

    "The Dark Tower" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    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

  • 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  Kevin Compton and Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Sam Maden  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Transformers: The Last Knight" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Silver City/Grant County Has Talent  ::  Arts & Music

    Friday night the first 24 competitors perform and Final 10 are picked; Saturday night Final 10 perform and five winners are picked. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10, $15 and $25; kids half price. All reserved seating. Tickets ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  http://wnmu.edu/events/silver-city-grant-county-has-talent-variety-show-and-competition/

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

    "The Dark Tower" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Artisan Market   ::  Social Events

    Beautiful hand-crafted quilted bags, jewelry, rag rugs, handmade soap and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. If you are a local artisan interested in selling your wares, please call Charmeine.   

    Location  Market Cafe

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

  • 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.

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Teen Hangout  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. 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.

  • 12:00pm  Community Forum - Your Endo-cannabinoid System and You  ::  Health & Wellness

    Come hear local hemp entrepreneurs discuss what the endo-canabinoid stem is, what parts of the hemp plant are nutritional, and which have nutraceutical applications. Also hear stories about how Grant County’s Doug Fine was forced to cultivate in Vermont due ...   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 06:30pm  Joe K and Barb Fila  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Transformers: The Last Knight" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Silver City/Grant County Has Talent  ::  Arts & Music

    Friday night the first 24 competitors perform and Final 10 are picked; Saturday night Final 10 perform and five winners are picked. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10, $15 and $25; kids half price. All reserved seating. Tickets ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  http://wnmu.edu/events/silver-city-grant-county-has-talent-variety-show-and-competition/

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