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Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Social Events
The Alpha Capricornids metor shower is active from July 11 through August with a "plateau-like" maximum centered on July 29. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower members per hour. What is notable ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact www.cosmiccampground.org/
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Dead Don't Die" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am “Acting on Our First Principal” :: Spiritual
Sally Atkinson and Jo Ingle of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces will discuss their social justice work with the group Advocate Visitors with Immigrants in Detention (AVID). This is a Family Program Sunday and today’s program will explore ...
Contact
12:00pm - 02:00pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
"Favorite Songs"
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
12:00pm - 06:00pm Second Annual Silver City Wine Festival :: Social Events
This two-day event will feature a dozen of the state’s best wineries, alongside exceptional food and artisans. Crafts, live music, clay workshops and lawn games will also be available throughout the weekend. Tickets cost $15 for early bird, $20 in ...
Location Gough Park
Contact www.nmwine.com or https://holdmyticket.com/event/339216
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Missing Link" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration :: Social Events
Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City CLAY Festival :: Arts & Music
Multi-day workshop: July 15-19: Adobe, Cobb, and Earthen Plaster Workshop Symposium with local Grant County artists Mary Giardini and Jeff Le Blanc .For more information: www.clayfestival.com
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.ClayFestival.com
Silver City CLAY Festival :: Arts & Music
One-day workshop: Make a Bone for the One Million Bones Project with artist Linda Brewer. For more information: www.clayfestival.com
Location Bear Mountain Lodge
Contact www.clayfestival.com
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. Free.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-0243
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
06:00pm - 08:30pm Advanced SKYWARN Spotter Class :: Education
Free. Prerequisite: Basic SKYWARN Spotter Class. SKYWARN Spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather, especially here in Grant County. Presented by the National Weather Service.
Location WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall
Contact Prerequisite: Basic SKYWARN Spotter
06:00pm - 08:00pm CLAY Festival Juried Exhibition Opening Reception :: Arts & Music
Join us for a lively evening of food and drink at the opening of Current an exhibition juried by internationally acclaimed artist, Sunshine Cobb. Enjoy the music of Byron Trammell, food and beverages provided by Solar Moon and a Silent ...
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
07:00pm Adult Ballet :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic with Doug Snyder :: Arts & Music
Live Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Silver City CLAY Festival :: Arts & Music
Multi-day workshop: July 16-19: Imagery through China Painting and Decals with Brad Klem. For more information: www.clayfestival.com
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.clayfestival.com.
01:00pm - 03:00pm 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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact
04:00pm Minecraft Club :: Kids' Activity
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 06:00pm Yoga For Veterans :: Health & Wellness
Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.
Location American Legion Post 18
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 Grant County Federation of Democratic Women :: Political
Potluck and meeting.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-596-8942
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 Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Dead Don't Die" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Farmers' Market :: Social Events
All kinds of fresh produce available.
Location Ace Hardware
10:00am - 11:15am Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit :: Health & Wellness
For more information on the class, please visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/
Location Lotus Center
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
01:00pm - 03:30pm Glenwood Library Summer Reading Program: “A Universe of Stories” :: Kids' Activity
Geared towards kids preschool through middle school but all ages are welcome. There will be separate programs for preschool and older children. Every child who attends will receive a book and a book bag. Snacks are provided. Kids earn prizes ...
Location Glenwood Library
01:30pm - 02:30pm Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais :: Health & Wellness
Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle, and very effective to help people move optimally with ease and comfort (and leave pain in the past). Four-class series starts on 7/10. Attend one, some, or all four classes. Teacher: Dixie Dexter; cost: $5 ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org/Events
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPLAY :: Kids' Activity
Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPLAY :: Kids' Activity
Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.
Location Bayard Public Library
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
04:00pm - 05:00pm Future Engineers :: Kids' Activity
Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, KNEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 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 Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration :: Social Events
Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Dead Don't Die" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 fish. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 03:00pm Clay Festival: Pueblo Pottery, Stories, Culture & Techniques :: Social Events
Pam Lujan-Hauer / Conversations & Demonstrations: Pueblo Pottery – Stories, Culture & Techniques
Location Copper Quail Gallery
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPLAY :: Kids' Activity
Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPLAY :: Kids' Activity
Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.
Location Bayard Public Library
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
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
05:00pm 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
06:00pm Clay Festival: Trinity Miller / Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site: A BLM Recreation Site :: Social Events
Trinity Miller / Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site: A BLM Recreation Site
Location Murray Hotel
06:00pm Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagApproval of Special Meeting AgendaConsideration of Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees Applicants PresentationsCynthia P. MorenoDr. Donald J. StinarDr. James R. SkeeGail StamlerJames R. MarshallJoel SchramRaymond GoellnerV. Public Input• ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting :: Social Events
We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.
Location Silver City Town Hall Annex
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org/ or call Kyle at 575-538-5706
07:00pm "Incident at Oglala" :: Arts & Music
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society summer film series, entitled “Perspectives on Native American Leadership in War and Peace.” Mr. Joe Saenz of the Chihenne Apache tribe will introduce the films, and lead post- showing discussions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact 575-534-1379 or 575-574-8779
Clay Festival: Free Clay Movies :: Arts & Music
"Journeys and Pathways" 12:00pm; "2501 Migrants: A Journey" 12:30pm; "Big Ideas About 3D Printing" 1:30pm
Location Silco Theater
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spider-Man: Far from Home" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
11:00am - 03:00pm Clay Festival: Pueblo Pottery, Stories, Culture & Techniques :: Social Events
Pam Lujan-Hauer / Conversations & Demonstrations: Pueblo Pottery – Stories, Culture & Techniques
Location Copper Quail Gallery
12:00pm Youth Mural Camp Mural Dedication :: Social Events
Visiting artist Roger Peet and local artist Alison Phillips will lead this year’s Youth Mural Camp. Peet is the coordinator for the Endangered Species Mural Program--a national effort to paint murals of threatened and endangered wildlife in the communities near ...
Location WNMU Barnard Hall United Campus Ministry
04:00pm - 06:00pm Clay Festival Art Walk :: Arts & Music
Join us for an evening full of art in downtown Silver City, more then 10 galleries will have their doors open during this Gallery Walk!
Location Silver City, New Mexico
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 Haymarket Squares :: Arts & Music
Arizona based Bluegrass band. http://www.haymarketsquares.com/
Location Buckhorn Opera House
07:00pm Dances of Universal Peace :: Spiritual
Meditative and joyous circle dances that focus on peace and harmony. Simple movements and chants celebrate the underlying unity of all spiritual traditions, creating an environment of open hearts and compassionate community. No experience or partner needed. All dances are ...
Location Church of Harmony
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Detective Pikachu" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spider-Man: Far from Home" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City CLAY Festival :: Arts & Music
One-day workshop: July 20: Make a Bowl for the Empty Bowls event with artists Zoe Wolfe & Judy Menefee. For more information: www.CLAYfestival.com
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.clayfestival.com.
Silver City Public Library Closed for Renovations :: Legal Notices
The Library will reopen Monday July 22 for normal hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
08:30am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.
Location First Presbyterian Church
09:00am - 01:00pm Great Old Broads for Wilderness Hike and Picnic :: Tours
Come join us for fun, find out what we've been up to and help us envision how to best protect our beautiful wilderness. Schedule: 9 am - Group Hike (optional - bring water and a hat), 11 am - Meet ...
Location Gomez Peak Pavillion
10:00am - 04:00pm Make a Bowl for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
Make your own clay bowl to contribute to the bi-annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser to be held in October. The bowls are hand-crafted by community members during the Clay Festival, glazed during the Gila River Festival and then sold filled with homemade ...
Location Syzygy Tile
10:00am - 04:00pm Oralia Lopez from Mata Ortiz Demonstration :: Arts & Music
She will be demonstrating the intricate technique used to paint pottery including elegant forms, precision designs and beautiful colors. Oralia will have a wonderful selection of work by many other fine Mata Ortiz artists for purchase at reasonable prices starting ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-589-5921 or
10:00am - 04:00pm Outdoor CLAY Makers Market :: Kids' Activity
Local live music, dancing and storytelling. Free hand-on clay activities. Downtown, location TBD.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
10:00am - 01:00pm Play-writing for Everyone :: Arts & Music
Workshop presented by Silver City Community Theatre, facilitated by platywright Brenda McFarlane. Register at 9:30am. Free for SCCT members; $20 for non-members.Advance registration is not necessary; register day-of at 9:30 am.
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact www.silvercitytheater.com
11:00am Dr. John Bezy Presentation :: Arts & Music
At 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm, Dr. John Bezy, author of numerous publications about the human and natural history of the Southwest and northern Mexico, will be making a presentation about the prehistoric roots of modern Mata Ortiz ceramics in ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-589-5921 or
11:00am - 02:00pm Mud Fun :: Kids' Activity
Get your hands dirty and play with clay. Pre-K to Grade 6. Everyone gets to take home their MudFun creations, made fro self-hardening clay. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Location TBD
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com
11:00am Mud Pie Contest :: Social Events
Children and adults have fun and get creative. Make a magnificent "mud" pie for our 2nd annual contest. Register in advance at www.CLAYfestival.com/MUDpie. Prizes for top three pies.
Location Silver City Farmers Market
Contact www.CLAYfestival.com/MUDpie.
01:00pm - 03:00pm Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Plant of the Month: Globe Mallow and "Cheeseweed" Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about these plants. Skill Share: Using Weeds as a Resource - with Monica Rude.
Location Silver City Visitor Center
01:30pm - 03:30pm Make a Mimbres-style Clay Plate :: Kids' Activity
Guided by staff, children and their families will roll, shape and decorate a clay vessel like the ancient pot currently on display in the Besse Forward Gallery. Participants will learn about the pottery history, techniques and designs used by the ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or
06:30pm - 09:00pm 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
"Detective Pikachu" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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