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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am "If I Should Have a Daughter....." :: Spiritual
This TED talk is presented by spoken word poet Sarah Kay. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power ...
Contact
10:00am - 04:00pm Meet the Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
S. Ann Nace (Friday), and Jackie Blurton (Saturday and Sunday). Come see Ann’s plein air paintings are about her emotional response to the color of light in a given place and time. Jackie states that “Birds fill our world with beauty and ...
Location Hearst Church Gallery
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
11:00am Western New Mexico University To Host “Woman – Ochre” Recovery Celebration Panel :: Social Events
A public panel discussion to celebrate the first anniversary of the return of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman – Ochre,” which had been lost for 30 years, to the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The panel will review the painting’s ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact artmuseum.arizona.edu
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
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Avengers: Infinity War" (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
2018 Murray Ryan Invitational Silver City :: Fundraiser
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM - Must be turned in by 5 p.m. August 6 to receive a polo shirt with the Tournament Logo. Tournament takes place August 18. http://files.constantcontact.com/94823da7301/8a051c49-2f9a-4d68-8cb7-65e868746658.pdf or visit the Silver City Chamber of Commerce.
Location University Golf Course
Contact http://files.constantcontact.com/94823da7301/8a051c49-2f9a-4d68-8cb7-65e868746658.pdf
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
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 575-313-7891
07:00pm Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 04:00pm "The Art of Photography" an Exhibition of Photographs by Kam Zarrabi :: Arts & Music
The exhibit is the work of local resident Kam Zarrabi. It will run until August 31 during MRAC business hours.
Location MRAC Gallery
Contact 575-538-2505 or
10:00am - 04:00pm Library Arcade :: Kids' Activity
Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, and music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:00am New Mexico CAP Entity Meeting :: Legal Notices
The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 4:00 pm on August 3, 2018 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-542-9341
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
03:30pm "Tenuous State" Readings by Author Bill Charland :: Arts & Music
Silver City author Bill Charland will be conducting readings from his latest novel, "Tenuous State: A Tale of Survival in the West," an action/adventure story that revolves around a young professor, and newly appointed dean, serving at a small university ...
Location Silver City Public Library
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
07:00pm PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
PFLAG Silver City will show the film "Bullied." With school about to start, parents, middle school and high school students are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Contact 575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.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
"Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 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
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
10:30am - 01:30pm Wednesday Farmers' Market :: Social Events
Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.
Location Ace Hardware
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
02:00pm - 04:00pm Grant County Water Commission Workshop :: Legal Notices
The Grant County Water Commission will convene in a Workshop hosted by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.·
Location Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments
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
05:30pm 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 Bayard Community Center
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 - 07:30pm Public Discussion of NM 15 Pinos Altos Road Project :: Public Meetings
To provide project information regarding construction, detailing project specifications, and will answer questions regarding the timeline of the project. The public is encouraged to ask questions and provide comments and to address any concerns they may have as it relates ...
Location Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Contact 575-339-4868 or
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
"Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 11:00am New Mexico Arts & Cultural District Coordinating Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
Guest Presenter: Lee Gruber, Owner/ Manager Syzygy Tile, and SCACD Board President. Visitor center report: Rebecca Martin. Roundtable Discussion: Three to five minutes per organization, please.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will be experimenting with a garden detectives kit. 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
05:30pm Aldo Leopold Charter School 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 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
07:00pm Fort Bayard Summer Film Series: "We Shall Remain" :: Arts & Music
Theme - "The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples' Survival through Humor and Tragedy." This film series features the struggles of the Native Indigenous People, seen through their own eyes. Doors open at 6:30. Free.
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact 575-388-4862 or 575-388-4477 or 575-534-1379
Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Rural Roads
The Perseid Meteor shower is Auguts12/13. Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"RBG" (PG) 4:00pm: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
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 Clay Parker & Jodi James :: Arts & Music
Louisiana-based County-roots duo
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movie Night at the Glenwood Library :: Arts & Music
The film is “Kill the Messenger,” a thriller based on a true story about journalist Gary Webb (played by Jeremy Renner), who gets a tip that leads him to a major story that endangers his life.
Location Glenwood Library
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Canyon View of the Dwellings :: Tours
This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Hike through Gila Wilderness to get spectacular cross-canyon views of the cliff dwellings below. Participants must wear sturdy outdoor clothing and hiking boots, bring water and a snack for ...
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact Reservations call 575-536-9461
Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Rural Roads
The Perseid Meteor shower is Auguts12/13. Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"RBG" (PG) 1:00 & 4:00pm: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Second Saturday at the Catwalk Gallery :: Arts & Music
The Catwalk Gallery will be serving cake and coffee in the morning and beverages and snacks in the afternoon. It features a wide variety of work by New Mexico artists and artisans.
Location Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop
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 - 06:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
Featuring arts and crafts, and food. New vendors are adding even more variety to the selections.
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
09:00am - 12:00pm Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Rabies-$10 plus the license-$2.50-$20, Dog Combo-$20, Cat combo-$18, Bordetella-$20, Leukemia-$20, Micro-chipping-$25, Deworming by weight $10-$45. We will also have rattle Snake Vaccine available.
Location High Desert Humane Society
Contact 575-538-9261
09:00am - 10:00am Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing :: Spiritual
In each session, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing in four directions: To ourselves. To those we know in need. To places and situations on the planet in ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact
11:30am - 01:00pm Pro-Life Rally :: Public Meetings
Pro-Life Rallies will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Location will be between the Walmart parking lot and Hwy 180. Attendance is not required, but everyone is welcome to participate.
Location Wal-Mart
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
01:30pm - 02:30pm "Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City" :: Education
Newspaper article quotations from the period and historic photos will be incorporated in this lively presentation. There will be ample time for questions and answers following the presentation. Liz Mikols will tell about the lives of three madams, Millie Cusey, ...
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact www.silvercitymuseum.org
02:30pm - 04:00pm Book Signing at the Silver City Museum :: Arts & Music
Authors Christopher Saxman and Terry Humble, will sign copies of their new book entitled, “Relics of the Underground Metal Miners”. Filled with beautiful photographs and rich histories, this book is the first-ever compilation of the remarkable stories and visual record ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact www.silvercitymuseum.org
06:00pm - 08:00pm Rep. Rebecca Dow to hold fundraiser :: Fundraiser
Rep. Rebecca Dow to be at Wrangler's Bar and Grill on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Location Wrangler's Bar and Grill
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Local blues guitarist and singer
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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