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Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Social Events
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. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Widows" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am “The Role of Music in Our Everyday Lives” :: Spiritual
Maria Casler will talk about how despite a culture that defines music as entertainment created by professionals, we can reclaim our own unique singing voices. She will then lead the group in simple, joyous songs with easy harmonies. Join us ...
Contact
02:00pm "Deathtrap" A Comedic Thrilller :: Arts & Music
Tickets for “Deathtrap” a play by Ira Levin, and produced by Silver City Community Theatre, are on sale now at Vickie’s Eatery and Morning Star. $10 at door. “This comedic thriller, full twists and gasps and laughs, will form the ...
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Smallfoot" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
02:00pm - 04:30pm Silver City/Southwest New Mexico Branch of AAUW Holiday Party meeting :: Social Events
AAUW invites members, visitors and potential members to attend and to celebrate the Holidays and our 80 years in Silver City. Visitors are encouraged to participate and join in on the fun and learn more about us.Our major event for ...
Location Conservatory of Dance Studio
Contact
03:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Holiday Concert and Sing-Aong :: Arts & Music
Please join the Hi Lo Silvers at their Holiday Concert and Sing-A-Long. The Concert includes 8 songs by the Hi Lo Silvers followed by audience participation in a sing-a-long of holiday favorites. Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda ...
Location First Presbyterian Church
04:00pm - 05:00pm "Lady Longrider" Author Bernice Ende to Give Presentation :: Arts & Music
Bernice Ende will talk about her book "Lady Longrider: Alone Across America on Horseback" A world-class long rider who rose to prominence after her first long ride at the age of 50, (A rather intense ride from her home in Montana to New Mexico) ...
Location Gila Valley Public Library
08:00am - 11:00pm Monday Meeting With the Mayor :: Social Events
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better than it already is. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
10:00am - 12:00pm "Lady Longrider" Author Bernice Ende to Give Presentation :: Arts & Music
Bernice Ende will talk about her book "Lady Longrider: Alone Across America on Horseback" A world-class long rider who rose to prominence after her first long ride at the age of 50, (A rather intense ride from her home in Montana to New Mexico) ...
Location Silver City Senior Center
10:00am - 05:00pm Grant County Art Guild Gallery New Hours :: Arts & Music
Non-holiday hours are: Monday - Saturday – 10:00-5:00, and Sunday – 12:00-4:00. The Art Guild Gallery represents the fine art and fine crafts of nearly 30 local artists and artisans who create original paintings, photography, prints, greeting cards, ceramics, sculpture, ...
Location Grant County Art Guild Gallery
Contact
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
We will have a social hour gathering. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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
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
02:00pm - 03:00pm "Lady Longrider" Author Bernice Ende to Give Presentation :: Arts & Music
Bernice Ende will talk about her book "Lady Longrider: Alone Across America on Horseback" A world-class long rider who rose to prominence after her first long ride at the age of 50, (A rather intense ride from her home in Montana to New Mexico) ...
Location Silver City Public Library
07:00pm Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic with Dustin Hamman :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
09:00am - 05:00pm Community Narcan Training :: Health & Wellness
Deadline to sign up is Dec. 6. Participants will be instructed on how to identify individuals in distress, CPR and how to apply the Narcan dose. Dose pack will be furnished for the participants that complete the course, there is no ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center
Contact To sign up call 575-388-1265
10:00am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
12:00pm - 01:00pm Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting :: Social Events
The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Guests are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
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
04:00pm - 06:00pm "Lady Longrider" Author Bernice Ende to Give Presentation :: Arts & Music
Bernice Ende will talk about her book "Lady Longrider: Alone Across America on Horseback" A world-class long rider who rose to prominence after her first long ride at the age of 50, (A rather intense ride from her home in ...
Location Javalina Coffee Shop
04:00pm The Art of Walls: Bisbee and Silver City :: Arts & Music
Author of "Bisbee Walls: Past and Present" Colleen Crowlie and Silver City mural artist Diana Ingalls Leyba will offer a joint presentation about the unique and fantastic wall art of our two towns. Photos of wall art ranging from intricate ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Hurley Town Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, December 7, 2018. If you are an individual with a disability who ...
Location Hurley Town Hall
Contact 575-537-2287
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 Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
Action items on the agenda will include:Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on Nov. 27, 2018Reports: A. Report by the Rural Community Assistance Corporation regarding the financialimpact of the regional water project in Grant County, and B. Staff reports.Unfinished Business: A. ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.townofsilvercity.org
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Kirtan :: Spiritual
Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations appreciated.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.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
"Widows" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Workshop: "How to Apply Online- Part I, Build a Resume" :: Education
iteracy Link - Leamos invites Grant County residents to attend this workshop. This workshop is free. Bring a copy of your current resume if you have one.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-388-0892
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmers' Market at ACE Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh food from local farmers.
Location Ace Hardware
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 and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Today will be a LEGO® “Make it and Take it” day—participants will be allowed to take their creations home, subject ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm Silver City Public Library Community Advisory Group Meeting :: Legal Notices
The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org and at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact www.townofsilvercity.org
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
05:30pm - 07:00pm Talk/Discussion: "Navajo Weaving & Southwest Tourism" :: Education
Local author Ann Hedlund presents a richly illustrated talk featuring sheep herding, wool carding, spinning and dyeing, and rug weaving on postcards from 1880 to the 1980s.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-538-6745 or
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 Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico Meeting :: Social Events
All are welcome - member or not. Each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. The meeting room is at East end of hallway, 2nd floor. Parking is at the back ...
Location WNMU Watts Hall
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Geminid Meteor Shower at the Cosmic Campground :: Social Events
.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. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Widows" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
WILL Spring Semester Course List Released :: Education
Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Courses for the Spring 2019 semester will be posted on December 13th and registration begins on December 28th. Members log into the website and register online to sign up for courses. Non-members must first ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.will.community or
08:00am - 05:00pm Mental Health First Aid Training :: Health & Wellness
This 8-hour training course will give people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. Participants must preregister. There is a ...
Location HMS Silver City Community Health Center (Copy)
Contact 575-597-2738 or
10:00am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Today we will paint trees with marbles. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
03:00pm Tri-City Landfill Commission Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
Items on the agenda will are for the June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018 Financial Statements and 2019 Final Budget. The public is invited to attend.
Location Bayard City Hall
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Today we will make stockings and ornaments. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 08:00pm A Victorian Christmas Open House :: Social Events
Decorations, costumed characters, activities, and entertainment will transport guests to Christmas Past, when the Ailman family built the house in 1881. As in past years, musical guests will perform holiday and other traditional music, Christmas cookies and warm spiced cider ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
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
07:00pm Movie Night at the Glenwood Community Library :: Arts & Music
This month’s film is “The Man Who Invented Christmas” starring Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge. The film follows Dickens as he writes “A Christmas Carol,” and showcases some of the real-life people who inspired ...
Location Glenwood Library
Geminid Meteor Shower at the Cosmic Campground :: Social Events
.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. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Grinch" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 05:00pm The Grant County Art Guild Hosts "Art Students of Silver City’s Aldo Leopold Charter School" :: Arts & Music
GCAGG is open every day except holidays. Non-holiday hours are: Monday through Saturday – 10:00-5:00, and Sunday – 12:00-4:00.
Location Grant County Art Guild Gallery
11:00am Gila Regional Foot and Ankle Clinic Ribbon Cutting :: Health & Wellness
Celebrating the Grand Opening of The Gila Regional Foot & Ankle clinic, Dr. Gregory Iwaasa, DPM.
Location Gila Regional Foot & Ankle clinic
12:00pm - 01:00pm Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Meeting :: Public Meetings
The Coalition will review the current work plan and discuss next steps for its efforts in 2019. The Coalition focuses on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and opioid abuse and misuse by Grant County youth. The public is invited to attend, ...
Location HMS Community Health Center
Contact 575-597-0042
04:00pm - 08:00pm Wine Tasting Event :: Social Events
Silver City Beverage Company is hosting a wine tasting event of La Esperanza Vineyard & Winery wines. Hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Location Bev Co
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 Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Loving Pablo" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Grinch" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 02:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
The Glenwood Street Market, still going strong with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. Vendors have created lots of holiday-themed items as well as special handcrafted ones that make great gifts.
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
10:00am Wreaths Across America :: Social Events
Members of the Grant County community will gather to honor veterans during the Christmas holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
Contact 575-538-2626
11:00am Holiday Merchant Window Contest Awards :: Social Events
This year, in addition to all of the new downtown lights and decorations, Silver City MainStreet hosted a Holiday Window Contest with merchants in downtown Silver City. Fourteen merchants have special window displays following the theme “A Storybook Christmas” and ...
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact www.silvercitymainstreet.com
11:00am Santa to Visit Hurley Childran :: Kids' Activity
Santa will arrivel via firetruck touring the streets and letting the tykes know he’s arrived. At 11:00 a.m. he will be able to visit with the local children at the Patio Restaurant where he and his elves will gift them ...
Location Patio Restaurant
Contact 575-956-3535 or
02:00pm - 04:00pm Just Words :: Arts & Music
Award winning mystery author Kris Neri reads from her work and discusses writing, followed by open mic, including a holiday book exchange (bring a book wrapped in non-transparent paper – take a book).
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact
05:30pm Hurley Annual Christmas Hayride :: Social Events
Hayride leaves at 6:00pm; Old Hurley Store will open with hot cocoa and the model trains. While everyone is enjoying the Christmas decorations on their neighbors houses, secret judges will also be touring the streets looking for the best decorated houses ...
Location Old Hurley Store
Contact 575-956-3535 or
06:30pm The Black Teas :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Loving Pablo" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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