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August 27, 2017 - September 02, 2017
August 27, 2017 - September 02, 2017
  • 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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  Mary Hotvedt to Talk About The Southwest Festival of the Written Word  ::  Spiritual

    This Sunday will also include a Children’s Program focusing on the Sixth Principle: Working for a peaceful, fair and free world. Children will also participate in the service rituals, such as ringing the bell to begin and lighting and extinguishing ...   

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

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

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  West African Dance Workshop With Myienie Caesar  ::  Arts & Music

    Pre-registration rate: $27 To pre-register, please visit: paypal.me/nfungolasibo/27. At the door rate: $30.   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 03:30pm  Little Free Library Dedication in Santa Clara  ::  Social Events

    The Historical, Cultural and Tourism Committee of Santa Clara would like to the public to join in the dedication of the Village's second Little Free Library. The Committee is dedicating itself to making this library program available to residents of ...   

    Location  Viola Stone Park

  • 06:00pm  Santa Clara ICIP Input Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of these meetings is to seek input from the citizens of the Village of Santa Clara on projects for inclusion in a local infrastructure capital improvement plan, a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.Capital projects ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

    Contact  575-537-2443

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic With Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 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

  • 11:00am  Healthy Kids NM Community Meeting #1  ::  Public Meetings

    Please attend one of our meetings to learn about participating in programs offered through Healthy Kids, Healthy Luna County.   

    Location  Luna County Courthouse

    Contact  575-543-6643

  • 05:00pm  Healthy Kids NM Community Meeting #2  ::  Public Meetings

    Please attend one of our meetings to learn about participating in programs offered through Healthy Kids, Healthy Luna County.   

    Location  Luna County Courthouse

    Contact  575-543-6643

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 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 Dark Tower" (PG-13) 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.

  • 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

  • 02:00pm  Healthy Kids NM Community Meeting #3  ::  Public Meetings

    Please attend one of our meetings to learn about participating in programs offered through Healthy Kids, Healthy Luna County. This is a special public meeting with Growing Food Connectors.    

    Location  Luna County Courthouse

    Contact  575-543-6643

  • 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.

  • 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 Dark Tower" (PG-13) 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.

  • 06:30pm  Thursday Forum: "Illicit Drugs: Decriminalization, Legalization, or Continued Prohibition?"  ::  Social Events

    The panel of experts who will lead the discussion will include Dr. Damon Bullock, WNMU Professor of Criminal Justice, Dr. Shawn White, WNMU Professor of Chemistry, New Mexico State Representative Bill McCamley (D-Las Cruces), Michael Narvaez, Jr. (Western alum), and ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-654-6060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Late Summer Film Series: " Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid"  ::  Arts & Music

    The 1973 movie looks at one of the most infamous episodes of the competition for money and influence among ranchers in the West: New Mexico’s Lincoln County War. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  575-388-4862

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

    "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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

  • 09:30am - 01:30pm  American Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Lobby of First New Mexico Bank. Funds raised will go to help our veterans and to educate the youth of Grant County about Americanism. The ALA ladies will also distribute poppies and hope to recruit new members. These ladies are ...   

    Location  First New Mexico Bank

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Southwest Print Fiesta Artist Proof Exhibition Reception  ::  Social Events

    Meet the Southwest Print Fiesta’s visiting artist, Professor James Bailey.   

    Location  Firecloud Traders Building

    Contact  www.southwestprintfiesta.org or 575-538-2505

  • 06:30pm  Lone Piñon  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music http://www.lonepinon.com.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.lonepinon.com

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

    "Cars 3" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • The Silver City Public Library Will Be Closed for Labor Day Holiday  ::  Legal Notices

    The Library will repen Tuesday, Sept. 5 for regular hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Donate for a New Van to Transport Disabled Veterans  ::  Fundraiser

    Volunteer drivers will be at the west side entrance to collect donations to help with the purchase of a new van to transport Grant County Veterans to the Albuquerque V.A. Hospital for their medical appointments.   

    Location  Wal-Mart

  • 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  Bush Valley Craft Club Annual Christmas Bazaar  ::  Rural Roads

    Alpine Community Center located next to the Alpine Library off Highway 180, in Alpine, AZ. Club members have been creating all types of beautiful and interesting items for this annual event. In addition to the craft sale, there will also ...   

    Location  Alpine Community Center

  • 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 - 05:00pm  2nd Annual Southwest Print Fiesta Artisan Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Be sure to come down and watch the mesmerizing live demonstrations and see what artists have created specifically for the Southwest Print Fiesta! On the corner of Market and Bullard in Downtown Silver City.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.southwestprintfiesta.org or 575-538-2505

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Grant County Republicans Rally and Picnic  ::  Political

    Grant County Republicans are hosting a rally and picnic to support President Trump and American laborers.   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 11:30am - 02:30pm  A Taste of Downtown Silver City  ::  Fundraiser

    Tickets for the Taste of Downtown can be purchased at The Place at 201 N. Bullard St, the Visitor Center on Hudson Street or online at www.silvercitymainstreet.com. Tickets are $20 each. Walk around downtown and get delightful tastes from fourteen ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.SilverCitymainstreet.com

  • 01:00pm  Walking Tour at Mimbres Culture Heritage Site  ::  Tours

    Bill Hudson will lead a walking tour at 1 PM around the site which includes the Old Mattocks Site, the 1882 Dr. Granville Wood Office and the Gooch House where the museum is located. Open at 11 AM, the old ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3093

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Make Your Own Print at the Silver City Museum  ::  Kids' Activity

    Silver City Museum will participate in the Southwest Print Fiesta! with activity for children of all ages at the Museum: creating prints out of Styrofoam, a pencil, and tempera paint. The participants will draw their own unique design in the ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  www.silvercitymuseum.org or 575-538-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm  Lone Piñon  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music http://www.lonepinon.com.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.lonepinon.com

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

    "Cars 3" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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