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June 17, 2018 - June 23, 2018
June 17, 2018 - June 23, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Trip to Cherry Creek  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 am for carpooling. This is a moderate hike – little elevation gain but some dry stream crossings. Even in this hot period, the moisture near the creek bed should support some interesting riparian plants - and it ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Meet Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    Keith Spangle grew up in a National Park Service family in such places as New Mexico, California, and overseas in Jordan and Turkey. Since moving to the Silver City area in 2016, however, he has chosen to move on to ...   

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    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Murphy’s Law and Buddha’s First Noble Truth”  ::  Spiritual

    Buddha’s First Noble Truth, dukkha, commonly translated as “suffering,” most contemporary Buddhist scholars now acknowledge it encompasses much more than that. Joni Kay Rose will compare dukkha with Murphy’s Law: The First Noble Truth teaches us to perceive life as ...   

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

  • 10:30am  Sunday Morning Breakfast and Service  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church serves breakfast Sunday mornings at 10:30am and the Sunday service starts at 11am.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "A Quiet Place" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 05:30am  Silver Schools Board Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose for the meeting will be to allow the Board opportunity for general discussion and review of pertinent matters that require their attention and direction. The Board may elect to go into executive session pursuant to 10-15-1, H-1 through ...   

    Location  School Administration Building

    Contact  575-956-2000

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Summer Art Camp for Young Artists  ::  Kids' Activity

    Two week camp for ages 6 - 10. They will work with a variety of papers, oil pastels, and color pencil, use their imagination and creativity and develop the valuable skills of observation, focus, and discipline. Individually and in teams. ...   

    Location  Artist Lair Gallery in the Old Elk's Club Ballroom

    Contact  For Information and Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 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 - 01:45pm  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.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com. The public is welcome to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Silver Schools Board Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular Meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education for the transaction of the following business: approval of minutes and agenda; information/presentations/reports; action items-approval of the consent agenda; future meetings and proposed agenda items; executive session; and such other ...   

    Location  School Administration Building

    Contact  575575-956-2000

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Dustin Hamman  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:30am  "Indiana Bones"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Indiana Bones, combines history, archeology, paleontology, action, adventure and puppetry with ancient legends, mythology and folklore as he thrills and educates audiences with his unique storytelling abilities.   

    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.

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Children's Movie at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Come enjoy a free PG rated children's movie showing, with free popcorn! 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 - 06:30pm  "Living an Unconditioned Life Within a Conditioned World"  ::  Spiritual

    Join Michael Freeman of Southwest Sangha for this special public talk. People of all levels of meditation experience are welcome. Donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:00pm  Pro-Life meeting  ::  Spiritual

    Pro-Life meetings  second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. 40 Flury Lane in Arenas Valley.  At June meeting, members will discuss their parade float.   

    Location  Pro-Life

  • 06:30pm  Silver City Westerners Corral #36 Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Historian Bill Cavaliere will be speaking on "A Photographic Essay of the Apache Surrender." This is a dinner meeting and the cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. The public is invited to attend and should make reservations ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888

  • 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.

  • Grant County Republican Women June Meeting Cancelled  ::  Political

    Grant County Federated Republican Women will not meet on Wednesday, June 20. They have cancelled their luncheon meeting due to other commitments. GCFRW will next meet on Wednesday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m. at WNMU Cafeteria.   

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 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.   

    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.

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Summer Solstice Celebration and Spiritual Book Sale  ::  Spiritual

    Circles of sound gather around the world on Summer Solstice to weave our sacred sounds and consciousness with the intentions of harmony, acceptance, unity, joy, compassion, love, and appreciation for all living beings of the planet. Hosted by Beatriz Giraldo. ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today's project will be a picture frame. 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 - 11:30am  Salvage Art Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 6 - 12! Today we will be making CD picture frame mosaics. 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  “The Casta System in New Spain and New Mexico”   ::  Education

    Dr. Rick Hendricks will deliver a presentation on the tradition of the CastaSystem and imagery in Colonial New Spain and New Mexico. The CastaSystem labeled individuals by their ethnic mixture of Spanish, indigenous, and/or African parentage. Guests are welcome to ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

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

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will be making balloon orbs with yarn, glue, and balloons. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue  ::  Public Meetings

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico. Meeting is on the second floor.   

    Location  Silver City Annex Building

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ or 575-538-5706.

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • ¡Fiesta Latina!  ::  Social Events

    The mostly free event unites people and celebrates Latin culture through traditional activities, children’s workshops, music and dance performances, a tequila tasting, and, for the first time ever this year, a film and discussion series, designed to give attendees a ...   

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    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  http://fiestalatina.org. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-536-6469

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. At 1:00 we will be making Zombie Snacks and at 2:00 we will be watching a teen movie. 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.

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  Hidalgo County Healthy Eating For Diabetes Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    Presented by Hidalgo  Medical Services.  Bonnie Stone, Registered Dietitian will teach healthy eating tips for individuals who are living with diabetes.   

    Location  HMS Lordsburg Clinic

    Contact  Registration and information at 575-597-2430 or 575-542-2319

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:30pm  Roger Wendover  ::  Arts & Music

    Roots, Rock, Bluegrass singer/songwriter.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "I Can Only Imagine" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • ¡Fiesta Latina!  ::  Social Events

    The mostly free event unites people and celebrates Latin culture through traditional activities, children’s workshops, music and dance performances, a tequila tasting, and, for the first time ever this year, a film and discussion series, designed to give attendees a ...   

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    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  http://fiestalatina.org. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-536-6469

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

    Fresh local produce, plants, music and fun. Silver City Mainstreet Plaza7th Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:00am - 10:30am  "Tree of Life" Two Part Clay Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Registration for each part costs $35 and includes all supplies; registration for both Parts I and II costs $70.Part II will take place during the CLAY Festival Participants will have a chance to make small clay sculptures representing our region’s ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  fiestalatina.org or 575-538-6469

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Hearst Church Gallery June 22-24, 2018  ::  Arts & Music

    David Brink and Keith Spangle featured artists at PInos Alto Hearst Church Gallery of the Grant County Art Guild on Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 11:30am - 06:00pm  Pro-Life Rally  ::  Political

    Grant County Pro-Life volunteers will hold a rally to support the unborn in the right-of-way between the Walmart parking lot and Highway 180. The public is welcome to join pro-life members in waving and smiling. Signs will be provided.   

    Location  Wal-Mart

    Contact  575-538-9028

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm  Katie Haverly with Ben Nisbet  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "I Can Only Imagine" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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