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September 16, 2018 - September 22, 2018
September 16, 2018 - September 22, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Ira Canyon  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. We can expect to see Anisacanthus thurberi (Thurber’s desert honeysuckle), Aloysia wrightii (Wright’s beebrush) and Morus microphylla (littleleaf mulberry), but the rains ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "A Conversation About Unity in Community"  ::  Spiritual

    This will be a moderated and interactive conversation about the values which unite us. Nancy Cliff will be moderator. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, childcare will be available. There will be coffee and conversation after the service, ...   

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

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

    This weekend’s Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild are: Paula Kopenec, Kumihimo style Jewelery on Friday; Ann Nace, Plein air paintings on Saturday; and Sally Barnes, Pencil and Pen & Ink drawings on Sunday.   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

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

    "Incredibles 2" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    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.

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 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

  • 04:30pm  Author Talk and Writing Discussion with Catalina Claussen   ::  Arts & Music

    Teens and adults are invited to a reading of Catalina Claussen’s "Diamonds at Dawn," a romance and adventure novel reflecting the rural teen experience. After discussing the novel, Claussen will take questions about the book and about writing fiction. Aspiring ...   

    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 - 07:30pm  Grant County Candidate Forum  ::  Political

    The Forum includes candidates of the race for 6th Judicial District Judge, followed by the Grant County Commission District 1 then 2, Grant County Sheriff and ending with State Representative Districts 38 and 39 candidates. Refreshments will be served.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  www.grantcountyprospectors.org.

  • 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 - 08:00pm  Community Herb Workshop   ::  Health & Wellness

    $20.00. Michael Cottingham of Voyage Botanica Cottingham presents workshops on a variety of topics related to herbs and their many uses, and conducts the clinics where he consults with individuals and makes recommendations as to which herbal remedies might be ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  575-388-2988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • 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 Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:30am - 09:15am  Morning Dharma  ::  Spiritual

    In Morning Dharma we will learn and discuss the foundational teachings of the Buddha and how we can apply these teachings to our daily lives. A four-class series on the Four Nobel Truths begins on September 5. Each class starts ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Medicinal Herb Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    $20.00. Michael Cottingham of Voyage Botanica Cottingham presents workshops on a variety of topics related to herbs and their many uses, and conducts the clinics where he consults with individuals and makes recommendations as to which herbal remedies might be ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  575-388-2988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  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.

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

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

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 11:30am  Grant County Federated Republican Women Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    Ray Tavizon, candidate for Grant County Sheriff will speak. Other candidates will also be present to meet and greet. A buffet lunch will be available for only $10. Grant County Voters are welcome.   

    Location  WNMU Cafeteria

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn: “The Social Context When Creating Artwork”   ::  Education

    Presented by Dr. Christina Sanchez Volatier.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or at http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Babytime is back with a new leader, Nancy Stephens. 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 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

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  Republican Headquarters Open Wednesdays  ::  Political

    Refreshments served. Trump hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tickets for drawings are for sale. Candidate materials and information are also available. We invite voters to stop by and chat. Tickets for the October 6, "Make America Great Again Dinner" are for ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Floodplain Development Permit Application Process Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    To provide information regarding the Grant County Floodplain Development Permit Application process, and will answer questions regarding the process. Local contractors are encouraged to attend and ask questions and to address any concerns they may have as it relates to ...   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees as well as STEAM activities to experiment with! 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

  • 14th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

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

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Narcan Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Narcan is a safe, effective medication that can save a life by stopping an opioid overdose. No cost per attendee.   

    Location  Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business & Conference Center

    Contact  575-534-3803

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making dinosaurs. 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  Reception for Sen. Howie Morales  ::  Fundraiser

    Senator Morales is currently campaigning for Lieutenant Governor, in tandem with the Democratic nominee for Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham.   

    Location  Democratic Campaign Headquarters 2018

    Contact  575-654-6060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.nmcd2.org,

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will experiment with the Creature Features STEM trunk provided by the New Mexico State Library and Explora. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration ...   

    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  Public Forum on the State of Education in New Mexico  ::  Education

    A panel of educators and political leaders will grapple with this critical challenge to our state and county in a roundtable discussion that will include public participation. Sponsored by MEChA de WNMU, Miller Library, and the Grant County Democratic Party.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-654-6060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or https://sites.google.com/site/nmcd2democraticvoices/

  • 05:00pm  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

  • 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.   

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

  • 07:00pm  "All Quiet on the Western Front"  ::  Arts & Music

    "Comrades in Arms, Companions in Death: The Final Years of World War I." A memorial film series dedicated to the veterans of "The Great War" 1914-1918. Presented by The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. Free Admission. Donations Welcome. Concessions Available.   

    Location  National Guard Armory

  • 14th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

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

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Fort Bayard Days Celebration Dinner  ::  Social Events

    After dinner, Jim Eckles will speak on the history of Deming’s Camp Cody, which served as a training base for soldiers being prepared to head for France as part of the American war effort during the First World War. The ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard New Deal Theater

    Contact  Dinner Reservations: Dr. John Bell at 575-574-2573 or 575-388-4477

  • 06:30pm  Greg and Tim  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at Glenwood Library  ::  Arts & Music

    The film for this month is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” a documentary about Fred Rogers and his legacy.   

    Location  Glenwood Library

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

    "The Purge" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 14th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/

  • Full Moon Hike at Gila Cliff Dwellings  ::  Tours

    This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. It is at night, taking visitors on a tour of the cliff dwellings under moonlight and shows things that are not the standard daytime guided tour. Programs last one ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  Reservations call 575-536-9461

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

    "The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 07:00am  Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    7:00 AM –9:00 AM LIVESTOCK JUDGING8:00 A.M. Peewee Pig Show8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO- BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibits Building Open to Public - -General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits9:00 A.M. ALL DISPOSITION PAPERS DUE9:00 AM ALL SPECIES SHOWMANSHIP/ROUND ...   

    Location  Grant County Fairgrounds

    Contact  https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/

  • 08:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    Featuring arts and crafts, and food, the Market is growing. New vendors are adding even more variety to the selections. The latest addition is home-made ice cream.The Market will also be open on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 3.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 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 - 10:00am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Healing and Peace  ::  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 crisis, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 09:15am  Fort Bayard Days Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Flag raising, 9:15am; Historical reenactors, Native American presenters, guided tours, 9:30 on; military Band concert, 1:00pm; old style baseball game, 2:00pm; Military Ball, 7:00pm. Lunch vendors will be on the grounds.   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

    Contact  Celia Bell, 575-388-4477 or Dr. Doug Dinwiddie, 75-388-4862

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  Autumn Equinox Celebration  ::  Spiritual

    Solstice is time 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. Bring a drum, rattle, or any other sacred instrument. Open to ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  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.

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Just Words  ::  Arts & Music

    Judith Michaels Safford and Mark Widrlechner read from their work, followed by open mic.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

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

  • 06:30pm  Danny & Joe  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Purge" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Passion Pending Dance Cooperative  ::  Spiritual

    PPDC is a weekly alcohol-free dance alternative, offering free-form recorded, soulful dance programs. Cost: $10 Drop-in; $8 w/ a Lotus Class Card. Folks under the age of 16 and over 75 dance for free!   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

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