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September 08, 2019 - September 14, 2019
September 08, 2019 - September 14, 2019
  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Embers and Their Effects on Homes During a Wildfire”  ::  Spiritual

    Ellen Smith Brown, a Fire Prevention, Education and Mitigation Coordinator for the Gila National Forest, will focus on risk mitigation, public education and fire-wise assessment. We’ll learn what steps we each can take to reduce fire danger where we live. ...   

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

  • 11:45am - 01:30pm  Ice Cream Social at First Presbyterian Church  ::  Fundraiser

    The event, which is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church Deacons, features home-made ice cream and a variety of toppings. Donations are accepted. Funds from the event will be used for the Deacons’ community projects which include utility assistance and Easter food boxes ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-538-3513

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

    "Rocketman" (2019) (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Church & Chicken  ::  Spiritual

    Pastor Jared will be holding a class about the Methodist Church. Come learn about the church, eat some chicken and join in fellowship. All are welcome.   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • 10:00am  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

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

    Our entertainment will be Harpist Karen Nelson. 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. 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

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  575-313-6883 or emikols@Q.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.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  trish.heck@gmail.com or 575-534-0207

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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

  • 06:30pm  A Night Out With A Purpose  ::  Fundraiser

    Join us for a great night with friends, fun food, silent auction, and a special screening of "Pressing On: The Letterpress Film."  A fundraising event for the Southwest Print Festival   

    Location  Silco Theater

  • 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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  GMCR-KURU fall membership drive  ::  Fundraiser

    Gila/Mimbres Community Radio (GMRC) and KURU 89.1 FM will hold a membership drive and showcase of local talent, Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 11-13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8-10 a.m. The fundraiser will include ...   

    Live performance at KURU

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891

  • 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 with Sallyann Mulcahy  ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 10:00am  First United Methodist Church Meditations Group  ::  Spiritual

    Pastor Jared Secret will lead a "Christian Meditation" Group. It will be a weekly meeting, and all are welcome to attend!   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn - Incredible wildlife of Antarctica  ::  Education

    Self-taught naturalists Debb and Bud Johnson  will discuss their trip of a lifetime to Antarctica. The program is free and open to the public   

    Penguin colony

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 01:00pm - 06:00pm  Republican Headquarters to be Open Wednesday  ::  Political

    Drop by and say hello.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 02:00pm  Town of Silver City Historic Design Review Committee MEETING  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. Approval of Minutes –August 28, 2019 regular meetingPublic Hearings: MU 19-02:– Mural Permit Application for the Silver City AntiqueMall at 205 West Broadway by the Mimbres Region Arts Council. Diana Ingalls-Leybais the applicant’s representative.New Business: ...   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 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. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 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

  • 05:00pm - 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  Grant County Democratic Party Monthly Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

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

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-956-8942

  • 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

  • 09:30am - 11:00am  NM Economic Development Opportunity Zones Webinar Series: The Governance Project  ::  Education

    The Webinar is free and open to the public. The Governance Project will be sharing municipal best practices for maximizing the local impact of Opportunity Zones, using examples drawn from their work around the country. To register go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5761173049353982733   

    Contact  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5761173049353982733

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  575-313-6883 or emikols@Q.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 04:30pm  "Enrique's Journey" Exhibit Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    Southwest Festival of the Written Word honoring Don Felipe Ortega. Photography by Don Barletti. Exhibit will run through October 4.   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

  • 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

  • 08:00am - 03:30pm  PFLAG Workshop for Educators: "Creating Inclusive K-12 Schools for LGBTQ+ Students"  ::  Education

    Participation is limited to forty people, and those interested must register by September 6th at pflagsilver.org. Teachers and their assistants, administrators, school social workers, health service providers, psychologists, librarians, other school employees parents and families, and WNMU students are invited to ...   

    Location  WNMU Martinez-Fall Building

    Contact  pflagsilver.org

  • 03:00pm  Book Talk and Signing: Sadie Orchard: Madam of New Mexico’s Black Range   ::  Arts & Music

    Garland Bills will speak about his book. Sadie Orchard (1859-1943) is a legendary personality in southwestern New Mexico. She supposedly arrived in Kingston in the 1880s as a prostitute and soon ascended to management. She moved to Hillsboro in 1893 ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at the Glenwood Library  ::  Arts & Music

    The film is “The Biggest Little Farm,” a documentary about a couple who left their LA life to start a small traditional farm. It covers eight years of their life as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

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

    "Yesterday" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    A variety of food – home-baked items, canned goods, fresh produce, plants, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, outdoor decorative items and much more.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Downtown Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    The Saturday Farmers' Market will be relocating to 901 N. Pope Street on the corner of College Ave. at the old LIfequest Building due to construction of Main Street Plaza, There will still be produce, food, artists, vendors, music and ...   

    Location  Temporary Farmers Market

    Contact  silvercityfarmersmarket.com

  • 09:00am - 09:45am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    Join Azima Forest for Sacred Activism on the second Saturday of each month. In these sessions, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

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

    Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance item sales take place in the FOL parking lot where visitors can purchase a ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

    Contact  folsilvercitynm@gmail.com

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Postcard Party  ::  Social Events

    Send a postcard to your friends and family for free. You provide the words and addresses; Javalina’s will provide the postcards and stamps at no cost. An eclectic postcard selection available including historic, vintage, humorous and local tourist site postcards. ...   

    Location  Javalina Coffee Shop

    Contact  575-388-1350 or kendraclone@gmail.com.

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  4th Annual Silver City Pride Fest  ::  Social Events

    Dozens of vendors, great food, a beer garden, fantastic "drag" performers, with local and out of town artists. And Don't forget the "World Famous Doggie Drag Show!!" If you would like to be a vendor go to gaysilver.org.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-654-3851 or tedtufares@gmail.com

  • 11:30am  Harvest Bingo  ::  Social Events

    Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. featuring homemade soups, bratwurst and sausages, homemade rolls and homemade cookies.Proceeds will be used to cover maintenance on the Senior Center van. The bingo event will include a $100 Blackout, two Special $50 Games ...   

    Location  Glenwood Senior Center

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  Second Saturday Artists and Appetizers  ::  Social Events

    Take the opportunity to get to know local artists and explore the wide variety of art and gift items available. From notecards to needlework to original paintings and sculpture, there are items in many styles and price ranges.   

    Location  Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop

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

    "Yesterday" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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