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. ...   

"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

8:00AM Cowboy Church---Buster Shelley Arena9:00 AM Load Packer Truck—Animals released by Superintendent after packer truck is loaded.10:00AM Horse Show—Buster Shelley Arena   

Flag raising, 9:30am; band concert 10:00am; interdenominational church service, and military chaplains presentation, 10:30am; potluck lunch after the service; baseball game, 1:30pm; closing ceremonies, 3:30pm.   

Alicia Edwards will share her thoughts on the things we can’t or won’t talk about that prevent progress in social change movements. This will be a Family Program Sunday and children of all ages are invited to participate. This Sunday, ...   

Registration is now open for this year’s Local Food Brunch which will provide an opportunity to taste local foods that you never thought to eat, engage in imaginative and thoughtful exploration of what rivers mean to us, and support the ...   

"The Purge" (R)   

AAUW invites members, visitors and potential members to our Kick Off meeting. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Join us in celebrating our Branch’s 80th anniversary! Our calendar of events, projects and programs for the year will be presented.   

"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

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

Pick your favorite banned book and pose for your mug shot, serve your time in our prison cell and grab a slice of pizza.   

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. ...   

Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open Meeting of Al-Anon.   

Artists included in the show include: Romaine Begay*, William Blakemore, Kate Brown, Patty Countryman, Malika Crozier, Heather Davis, Teryl Heartman, Phoebe Lawrence, Judy Menefee, Krissy Ramirez, Dagny Sellorin, Claude Smith, Syzygy Tile, Jude Wasechek and Letha Cress Woolf. The public ...   

Learn more about how these changes will affect New Mexico.   

Live music.   

"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library card ...   

The library is participating in National Voter Registration Day in order to offer a convenient opportunity for community members to register to vote, or update their voter registration record if they have changed addresses. Library staff and volunteers will be ...   

Rotary District Governor Linda Woodward will give an update on the state of Rotary District 5520. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Guests are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with salad, dessert and ...   

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   

Everyone is invited to come and view the judges selections, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. Following the opening reception the show will be available for viewing September 28-29-30 and October 5 -6-7-8 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m   

In the Annex.   

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

Sponsored by WNMU and Southwest Festival of the Written Word. Kennedy Puentes Room, Miller Library. Free and open to all. No sign-up required. Bring 12 copies of your short fiction, novel extract, poetry or creative non-fiction.   

Beethoven, String Quartet Op 59 No 1, in f major. Tickets $15/ Season Pass: 5 Performances/$60.   

FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

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 ...   

For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

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.   

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

Presented by Darlene Colmar.   

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.    

Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

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 ...   

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.   

The show is open to any and all members of the SWNMCAT. For nonmembers who would like to participate, thereis an application on our website, www.ClayTrail.org and available at SCACD office in the Visitor Center. The Southwest New Mexico Clay Arts ...   

This is an open meeting.   

Live music   

"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making apple trees. Free, no registration necessary   

Today we will make our own flying ripcord “choppers.” Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.    

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.   

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

"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.   

"Operation Finale" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Juliet, Naked" (R) 7:00pm   

Fine art works.   

Ribbon cutting at 12 noon, celebrating SASS’s new location! Lunch will be provided and you can learn about the work we do in the community!   

The Advisory Council Education will be a presentation on how the community could become involved in the development of programming at the Silver City Senior Center. No Charge.   

BeWellnm, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Exchange, will host an educational event in Silver City, to inform small business owners of the benefits and options for offering employee health insurance coverage. The free event will provide insight into health insurance benefits, ...   

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   

Singer/songwriter from Ruidoso, NM.   

"Antman & The Wasp" (PG-13)   

Tickets $15. In this Virus Theater Original work, Oedipus Rex is delivered from his terrible destiny by an individual member of the Greek Chorus, and together they embark on an odyssey of self-discovery. Confronting notions of fate, fault and forgiveness, their ...   

Artwork in a variety of media and styles highlight the range and talent of Chicano artists working in Silver City. The works of Fred Barraza, Patty Countryman, Krissy Ramirez and Grecia Rivas are featured in this year's exhibition. The artworks ...   

"Operation Finale" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Juliet, Naked" (R) 7:00pm   

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.   

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

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, ...   

The Health Fair will have blood pressure and glucose checks, FREE FLU SHOTS, dental screenings, Mental Health Services  screenings, their Family Support Services ready to assist you with almost any kind of community referral you need, eyeglass adjustments and consults, ...   

Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library ...   

Fine art works.   

Artisan & craft vendors, information & activity booths from the US Forest Service, the Gila Cliff Dwellings, the Grant County Archaeological Society, Farmers and Growers Market, food vendors, live music and children's activities.   

Takes place immediately behind the gallery. (access from parking lot across from old Domino's Pizza building)-Pure Artistic Fun-Paint/Panels & Maestro provided-Bring your talent & ideas-FREE!   

Suggested donation $10 or class card. Tribal is about group improvisation and dancing in community for mutual fun --NOT performance! We will focus on learning and practicing just a few traditional Tribal moves - our focus will be Power, Grace, ...   

Registration $150. Ten spots available. Three restaurants in downtown Silver City will be our venues as we walk from one to another, enjoying hors d’oeures with poetry, dinner with non-fiction, and desserts with creative fiction. Authors will provide short presentations ...   

Phoebe Hunt, acclaimed Americana songwriter and instrumentalist will perform with her virtuosic band The Gatherers. Free to the Public.   

Live music   

"Antman & The Wasp" (PG-13)   

Tickets $15. In this Virus Theater Original work, Oedipus Rex is delivered from his terrible destiny by an individual member of the Greek Chorus, and together they embark on an odyssey of self-discovery. Confronting notions of fate, fault and forgiveness, their ...