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December 10, 2017 - December 16, 2017
December 10, 2017 - December 16, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am  Service of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Lila Forest will lead the Fellowship and guests in a candle-lighting ceremony honoring the world’s various religious and spiritual traditions. This will be a Family Program Sunday, and in addition to the regular Children’s Program, Maria Dahl-Bredine is ...   

    Contact  uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com or www.uufsc.com

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  The Fifth Annual Festival of Trees  ::  Social Events

    The Festival of Trees is a celebration of the holiday season and the wonder of individual expression and creativity. Local artists, individuals, and organizations will decorate live Christmas trees and agave stalks, and all community members will have a chance ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org or 575-388-3343 or events@guadalupemontessori.org

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Mountain Aire Folk Music  ::  Arts & Music

    NO cover charge. Family music – an eclectic mix of instruments and styles featuring fiddle, guitars, flute & vocals.Great coffee and light fare available for purchase   

    Location  Tranquilbuzz

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  AAUW Holiday No-Auction Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    This is a social event with refreshments and guests are invited. It is to raise money for two WNMU scholarships. Checks for these two scholarships should be made out to the WNMU Foundation.  There will be details at the gathering ...   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-388-2013 or dareadrienne@gmail.com

  • 02:00pm  Auditions for "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Parts for 7 women and 5 men, all ages, with half in their 20s. The play, based on Christie's fiftieth mystery novel, opens with villagers responding to an invitation to a crime. There's a shot in the dark and a ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  silvercitycommunitytheater.com or emikols@q.com

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

    "My Little Pony: The Movie" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Holiday Concert and Sing-A-Long  ::  Arts & Music

    Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass violin. Free.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  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. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.   

    Location  Jumping Cactus

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    We will enjoy a social hour. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 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

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Free, sponsored by the Active & Alive program. New location - Gough Park.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 05:00pm  Auditions for "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music, Education

    Parts for 7 women and 5 men, all ages, with half in their 20s. The play, based on Christie's fiftieth mystery novel, opens with villagers responding to an invitation to a crime. There's a shot in the dark and a ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  silvercitycommunitytheater.com or emikols@q.com

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic - Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Creative Aging  ::  Health & Wellness

    Please come for a meet and greet at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and presentation and exchange of information between noon and 2 p.m. RSVP if you plan to attend. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.25; people under 60 - ...   

    Location  Gila Senior Center

    Contact  575-535-2888

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    New Business:A. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. 2017-30: a Resolution approving the Town of Silver City Supplemental Forty-Year Water Plan. B. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. 2017-31: a Resolution supporting an application to New Mexico Finance Authority under the ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Understanding the Effect Early Attachment Experiences Have on Our Relationships Today  ::  Health & Wellness

    $15 suggested donation. Early attachment experiences affect our view of ourselves, our relationships, and the regulation of our nervous system. Join Vicki Allen, a professional psychotherapist and licensed social worker, to learn how we can all return to a state ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 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 NRG@swchi.org

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

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Forest Plan Revision Stakeholder Engagement Events  ::  Public Meetings

    Please RSVP for the Technical Meetings by email (gilaplan@fs.fed.us) or call (575-388-8280). The discussion questions will be sent out to the contact list ahead of the meeting. Technical meetings are scheduled for an extended period during the day to encourage participation ...   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

    Contact  gilaplan@fs.fed.us or 575-388-8280

  • 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  Knit Hat Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children ages 0 to 5 Handmade Knit Hats created by the wonderful volunteers at Yada Yada Yarn will be distributed to the children during the story. Each child will get one hat while they last. After that we will proceed ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 fun with LEGO® bricks, 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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  575-590-0014

  • 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

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

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00pm; "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 10:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Studio Time With Crystal Foreman Brown  ::  Arts & Music

    10am – 12 & 1:30-4 pm, upstairs at Leyba & Ingalls Arts. Participants should bring their paints and subject matter, and be prepared to work. Includes demos, instruction, and critiques.Fee:$60.00 for materials separate. Must pre-register!   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will make a holiday village. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will make light-up holiday cards. 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 05:00pm - 09:00pm  Festival of Trees and Museum Event  ::  Social Events

    There will be free rides between the two events on the Holiday Inn Express vintage fire truck, and Raul Turrieta's electric golf cart. Free hot cider and popcorn will be offered to the public at the Festival of Trees on ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org or 575-388-3343 or events@guadalupemontessori.org

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  Victorian Christmas at the Silver City Museum   ::  Social Events

    Entertainment in the holiday spirit will be presented throughout the evening, including a special visit from Father Christmas, teamed up with Literacy Link-Leamos, to share gifts and books, and visitors are invited to participate in hands-on activities.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or info@silvercitymuseum.org

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

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

  • 06:30pm  Tina and Her Pony  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Lion King" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 17th Annual Shop With a Cop  ::  Fundraiser

    Donations are welcome. $100 will sponsor a local child. Send c/o Harrison Schmitt Elementary School; Attn: Shop With a Cop; 2810 N. Swan Street. Send a child on a Saturday adventure!   

    Location  Harrison Schmitt Elementary School

    Contact  Ms. Sosa at 575-956-2170

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 11:00am, 3:30pm & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 08:00pm  Fifth Annual Festival of Trees  ::  Social Events

    The Festival of Trees is a celebration of the holiday season and the wonder of individual expression and creativity. Local artists, individuals, and organizations will decorate live Christmas trees and agave stalks, and all community members will have a chance ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org or 575-388-3343 or events@guadalupemontessori.org

  • 10:00am  Wreaths Across America  ::  Social Events

    More than 3,800 wreaths with bright red bows can be viewed on markers at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. The program’s speaker will be Dean Bearup with music provided by the Hi Lo Silvers.   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetary

  • 11:00am  Andy Mason - A Brief History of Christmas Music  ::  Arts & Music

    Andy Mason’s performance will cover 400 years of Christmas music packed into a 60-minute interactive sing-along. This is a free show for all ages made possible by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Santa's Visit to Hurley  ::  Social Events, Kids' Activity

    The Hurley Pride Committee just heard from one of Santa’s elves that he will be stopping by The Patio Restaurant in Hurley, to see the Hurley children.   

    Location  Patio Restaurant

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Meeting  ::  Education

    Come join us and chat about regenerative practices. Plant of the Month: TBD. Skill Share: "Year Round Salad Greens from 12-inch Containers with Gayle Simmons"   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

  • 06:00pm  Hayride in Hurley  ::  Social Events

    The Old Hurley Store will remain open late, welcoming the gathering crowd to share in hot chocolate while awaiting the departure of the annual Hayride through Hurley. A mystery judge will be choosing the first, second, and third place winners ...   

    Location  Old Hurley Store

  • 06:30pm  Dane and Edie  ::  Arts & Music

    Local Jazz duo, piano & voice jazz standards.     

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Lion King" (G)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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