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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am Within Our Grasp: Feeding the World's Children for a Better and Greener Future” :: Spiritual
Sharman Apt Russell will be talking about her current and surprisingly hopeful book project on hunger, her research in Malawi, also known as "the Warm Heart of Africa," and her conclusion that ending childhood malnutrition and stunting is an environmental ...
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Amityville: The Awakening" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
04:00pm Spiritual Dance - Healing Our Relationship With Nature and the Feminine :: Spiritual
Dance, chants and myth to integrate wisdom practices honoring nature and the Feminine. By donation. Lead by Sharon Mijares and Maryam.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact 575-534-1441
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Police Department Coats for Kids Drive :: Fundraiser
This year we would like to finish the drive by Nov.r 30, 2017, so we can get the coats distributed during the first week in December. The coats will be distributed to the local area schools for children in need. Also, ...
Location Silver City Police Department
Contact 575-538-3723
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...
Location Fort Bayard Medical Center
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
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. Free, sponsored by the Active & Alive program. New location - Gough Park.
Location Lotus Center
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
05:30pm - 06:30pm Take Back the Night Event :: Social Events
We will be marching from WNMU’s Mustang Village and Centennial to the front stairway of the FACT at WNMU from 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm. When everyone arrives at the FACT, we will have four speakers to discuss Take Back ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted :: Social Events
Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Police Department Holiday Food Basket Drive :: Fundraiser
We will be preparing food baskets for those in need again this year and hope to do at least 5 complete baskets for Thanksgiving. Please help out by dropping off any can goods or items at the Silver City Police ...
Location Silver City Police Department
Contact 575-538-3723
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Work Session AgendaIV. PurposeThe general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com/
12:30pm - 05:30pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...
Location Silver High School
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
05:30pm - 07:30pm Rotary Club of Silver City World Polio Day Reception and Fundraiser :: Education
Rotary Club of Silver City will host a World Polio Day reception and fundraiser to help in the world-wide effort to eradicate polio from this world once and for all. Members of the public are invited to come and enjoy ...
Location First New Mexico Bank
Contact www.endpolionow.org or 575-313-2200
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Republican Party Monthly Meeting :: Political
The Republican Party of Grant County will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 7, at Headquarters, located at 3 Rio de Arenas, located in Arenas Valley. Peter Burrows will be the featured speaker. He will speak ...
Location Republican Party Headquarters
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Monthly Meeting :: Political
Peter Burrows will be the featured speaker.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
07:00pm PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
The meeting will feature a presentation by members of the Aldo Leopold Charter School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). The ALCS students will explain how their GSA began, ways they support one another and the local LGBTQ community, and their goals for their ...
Contact 575-590-8797 or www.pflag.org
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Police Department Holiday Food Basket Drive :: Fundraiser
We will be preparing food baskets for those in need again this year and hope to do at least 5 complete baskets for Thanksgiving. Please help out by dropping off any can goods or items at the Silver City Police ...
Location Silver City Police Department
Contact 575-538-3723
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Special Meeting AgendaIV. Executive Session in Accordance with the NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (H)a. Disposal of Real Property - NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (8)V. AdjournmentNote: In accordance with ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com/
09:30am - 02:30pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...
Location Silver High School
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
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
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
01:00pm Babytime, Sing and Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
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
05:00pm New Mexico State Route 152 Bridge Replacement Project Community Meeting :: Public Meetings
This project would replace two existing bridges on NM 152 between Hillsboro and Kingston, located five and seven miles west of Hillsboro within Sierra County. NM 152 is a major collector that connects Interstate 25 to US 180. The route traverses Gila National Forest. Learn ...
Location Grant County Conference Center
Contact
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-654-6060
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
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda IV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy Arias V. Public Input· During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com/
09:30am - 12:30pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a ...
Location Cobre High School
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
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
11:00am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Cornali Field :: Social Events
Celebrate the opening of a new fenced area designated for small dogs. The ceremony, co-hosted by the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, will take place at in the WNMU-owned community dog park on West St.
Location Silver City Dog Park (Cornali Field)
12:00pm - 01:00pm Veterans Remember the Vietnam War :: Social Events
The veterans will discuss how they remember their hometown before and after the war. This is the final brown bag lunch community panel specifically in honor of the Silver City Museum’s 50th Anniversary. This activity is open to everyone and ...
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
02:30pm - 04:30pm Artist Reception for Grecia Rivas Exhibition :: Arts & Music
WNMU graduate student Grecia Rivas’ political artwork will be featured in an exhibit called The Art of the Resistance. The show will be displayed through Thursday, Dec. 14.
Location Mimbres Region Art Council Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Building
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Monthly Meeting :: Public Meetings
All ACLU members and members of the public are invited to join us for a no-host dinner and informal discussion at 5 PM followed by the business meeting at 6 PM. Public input is always welcome.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-590-4809 or
05:30pm Aldo Leopold Governing Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
If you have a disability requiring special assistance, notify the school at 575-538-2547 as soon as possible and arrangements will be made.
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact 575-538-2547
05:30pm - 07:30pm Meet Public Land Commissioner Candidate Garrett VeneKlasen :: Political
VeneKlasen is one of three candidates running on the Democratic ticket for the primary next spring. Come and listen to what he has to say about what he would try to do if he were to be elected. Conservation Voters ...
Contact Diana Delgado at
Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted :: Social Events
Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Public Library Closed For Veteran's Day :: Legal Notices
Regular hours resume Saturday, Nov. 11. Monday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Tuesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; 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
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:30am Silver City Woman's Club Meeting :: Social Events
You are welcome to attend our monthly member’s meeting.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 575-313-4591
05:30pm "Don't Drink the Water" Dinner and Theater Presentation :: Arts & Music
Dinner and show tickets $35. 7:30 show-only tickets $10. Limit 30 diners each night at Vicki's Eatery. Tickets available at Vicki's Eatery, Gila Hike and Bike and Vintage Fantasies. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact www.silvercitycommunitytheater.com or
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 Peter and Michele :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Leap" PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm R. Carlos Nakai Quartet Benefit Concert :: Arts & Music
Benefit Concert for GMCR / KURUR Carlos Nakai Quartet. R Carlos Nakai's new Jazz/R&B influenced lineup will perform. Details and tickets are available online now at gmcr.org/rcnq-171110, and at Gila Hike & Bike or Wild West Weaving.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact gmcr.org/rcnq-171110
Application Deadline for the Lighted Christmas Parade :: Social Events
To get an application, email Brandy at lighted parade@gmail.com or contact Silver City MainStreet Project at 575-534- 1700. The Lighted Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 7 pm.
Contact 575-534-1700 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Thor: Ragnarok" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am Veterans Day at Fort Bayard National Cemetary :: Social Events
The American Legion will lead the Veterans Day Ceremony. The featured speaker will be Command Sgt. Patrick A. Tedford, US Air Force, retired. Lorraine Anglin will lead the National Anthem, and the Hi Lo Silvers will perform patriotic music.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
12:00pm - 12:45pm Fiddling Friends to Play at the Silver City Library :: Arts & Music
Dancing, music, and joy from the Fiddling Friends. Toe-tapping, finger snapping, heart happy, never sappy, dance music of the world. All ages, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm "Don't Drink the Water" Dinner and Theater Presentation :: Arts & Music
Dinner and show tickets $35. 7:30 show-only tickets $10. Limit 30 diners each night at Vicki's Eatery. Tickets available at Vicki's Eatery, Gila Hike and Bike and Vintage Fantasies. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact www.silvercitycommunitytheater.com or
06:00pm Brandon Perrault :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Leap" PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:30pm MRAC Folk Series: The Gabrielle Louise Trio :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
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