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March 05, 2017 - March 11, 2017
March 05, 2017 - March 11, 2017
  • Delivery of New Recycling Carts Continues  ::  Legal Notices

    If you did not receive a new cart last week put out your recycling bin on the normal recycling day. Collection using the carts will begin March 13.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-388-4640

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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  WNMU Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 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  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  NM CAP Entity Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this regular meeting will be available on or before 9:00 am on March 3,2017 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual with ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-542-9341

  • 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.

  • 02:00pm - 06:00pm  WNMU - Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 04:00pm  Grant County in World War I  ::  Education

    Join us for a presentation commemorating the centenary of the United States’ entry into World War I. A local researcher will speak about the war and our region’s involvement. This event is free and open to the public.   

    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.

  • 04:00pm  Town of Hurley Public Hearing  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of this meeting will be to report on past CDBG program activities and to discuss and to solicit input on possible CDBG applications. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was established under Title I of the Housing ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County Meeting  ::  Political

    There will be a potluck dinner followed by a business meeting.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  575-313-7997 or 575-654-4884

  • 07:00pm  Musical Storyteller and Political Satirist Charlie King  ::  Arts & Music

    Suggested donation is $10. Charlie King has been at the heart of American folk music for half a century. He sings and writes passionately about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. His songs have been sung and recorded by Pete ...   

    Contact  575-313-2200

  • 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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Savvy Shopper Co-op Tour  ::  Education

    Have you wondered about the food at the Co-op? Do you know you don’t have to be a member to shop at the Co-op and save big on organic foods? What is all of that stuff in the bulk bins? ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 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.

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

    A luncheon followed by a business meeting will be at WNMU cafeteria in the Sunset Room. Items of discussion will include the success of the Rally held Saturday, March 4, and fundraising plans.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997 or 575-654-4884

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  International Women's Day Presented by the United Church of Christ  ::  Social Events

    Celebration to benefit the work and women of El Refugio. Sample International Cuisine (while it lasts!) Listen to Fascinating and Diverse Speakers Enjoy Entertainment with an International Flavor! Presented with love from Silver City United Church of Christ ~an open ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-519-4103

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy at Yankie Creek Coffee House  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm  Silver City Historic Design Committee Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. Action items on the agenda are: Approval of Minutes –February 8, 2017 regular meeting; Public Hearings – MU 17-01: Mural Permit Application in the 500 Block of Main Street (Big Ditch Park) by the Mimbres Region ...   

    Location  City Hall Annex

    Contact  575-534-6346 or www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 03:00pm - 04:30pm  Digital Media Workshop: "Building Connections Through Social Media"  ::  Education

    Registration to attend each workshop is $10 per person. The Small Business Development Center at Western New Mexico University is hosting series of four workshops for small businesses focused on digital media. The workshops are designed to educate area business ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  For information or to register: 575-538-6164

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: "Open Garden"  ::  Education

    Earthworks are some of the easiest, least expensive, most effective ways of passively harvesting & conserving multiple sources of water in the soil. Join us for a lesson & demonstration with our friends Kristin & George. We'll be learning how ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

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

    Creative construction fun with Lego, 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Open House at WNMU School of Education  ::  Education

    The event is open to all current students and those interested in enrolling in programs the School of Education offers. Degree programs include bachelor degrees in elementary education, secondary education, special education and early childhood education with teaching field and ...   

    Location  WNMU Martinez-Fall Building

    Contact  Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 575-538-6416

  • 04:15pm  Silver City Public Library Board 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. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-534-6346 or www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish and bring a friend.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    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  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Global Synchronized Sister Circle to Celebrate International Women's Day  ::  Spiritual

    Come together with 1,000 other circles worldwide to uplift, support and inspire ourselves. Come stand in community and solidarity. Come honor yourself and all Women. What to Bring: a photo of a woman who has inspired you! ~Global Sisterhood. Transforming ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Studio Time With Crystal Foreman  ::  Arts & Music

    Pre-register at Leyba & Ingalls ARTS, a deposit of ½ is required to hold your spot. It is important to pre-register. Participants should bring their paints and subject matter, and be prepared to work. Demos, instruction, and critiques. $60, materials ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-538-5725

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! 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 - 06:00pm  WNMU - Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. 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.

  • 06:00pm  ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Monthly Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All ACLU members and members of the public are invited to join us for dinner and informal discussion at 5 PM followed by the business meeting at 6 PM. Public input is always welcome.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-590-4809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Meeting and Potluck  ::  Social Events

    Remember to bring your own plate, utensils, napkins and a dish to share. The Program will be "Reptile Awareness". Learn about our local reptiles and their habits and habitats. Tim Geddes will give us a presentation about our local reptiles ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "Woodrow Wilson"  ::  Arts & Music

    In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten part film series this spring. Each film will feature opening remarks by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  www.fortbayard.org or 575-388-4864 or 575-388-4477

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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Open Technology Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and other devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. 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  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Monthly meeting is the second Friday of each month. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Lucinda 575-313-4591

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery: Women's Al-Anon Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    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  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

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

    "Silence" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Logan" (R) Noon, 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Rabies-$10, Licences- $2.50-$20.00, Dog Combo-$20, Cat Combo-$18,Microchipping $25, deworming by weight, Bordetella-$20   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

    Support local artisans! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, rag rugs, handmade soap and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your ...   

    Location  Market Cafe Portico

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 10:00am  Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The DAR is an international service organization open to all women who have an ancestor who contributed to or served in the military during the War of Independence. If you think that you might have a Revolutionary War ancestor but ...   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  575-574-8394

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Spring Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Everyone is invited to come wander amongst the full shelves of quality books and to purchase as many volumes as they want at incredibly low prices. Inside the Bookstore, hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

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

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Ask The Dietitian: Protein Without Powders  ::  Health & Wellness

    Registered Dietitian Bret Sarnquist offers regular tours of the store to educate the community about a different health issue each month. This tour is Protein without Powders. Protein is a key nutrient for maintaining muscle mass, in vegan and vegetarian ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  "Minnie Guenther- Young Midwestern Woman Makes Her Home With the Wild Apaches"  ::  Arts & Music

    This lecture is in support of Women’s History Month. Carol Sletten, the author of "Three Strong Western Women" will do a performance of Minnie Guenther, the wife of a missionary who lived on the Fort Apache Reservation for 61 years   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:30pm  Livestream of National ACLU Resistance Training Workshop  ::  Education

    Learn tools for building a community ready to resist an agenda that threatens human and constitutional rights. Discussion will follow the livestream event.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-590-4809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

    "Silence" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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