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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Book of Life" (PG) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm; "Rocky Horror Picture Show" (Unrated) 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am "Why Universities Need Gender Equity Centers" :: Spiritual
Co-directors of WNMU Gender Equity Center Drs. Lydia Huerta and Emma Bailey will introduce a panel who will speak about what the Center means to them as students who might otherwise fall through the cracks at institutions of higher learning. ...
01:00pm Silver City Dias de los Muertos :: Social Events
1-3 pm, Mariachi Music; 2-3 pm, Story Tellers; 3:30 pm, Parade; 4-6:30 Mariachi Music; 4 pm & 7 pm “The Book of Life” at the Silco Theater
Location Market Street at Texas Street
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Pete's Dragon" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
10:00am - 02:00pm Fort Bayard Museum to be Open on Monday :: Tours
Although there is no fee for visiting the museum or enjoying a tour, donations are welcomed.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 575-574-8779
10:30am Special Halloween Storytime at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
The Storytime will be Halloween oriented and the kids are invited to dress up in their costumes. After the stories, we will have a small parade around the library will workers will hand out candy to the Trick-or-Treaters. Participants can ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 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 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.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
04:00pm - 06:00pm Halloween Trunk or Treat at GRMC Main Parking Lot :: Kids' Activity
Fun, Music, Candy and Goodies. Bring your Goblin or Ghoul for a frightfully good time at Gila Regional this Halloween.
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
05:00pm Hurley Council Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
Approval of Resolution No.13-2016/2017 1st Qtr Report, Approval of Resolution No. 14-2016/2017-Budget Adjustments and Occam Engineers Inc. Project Updates and Necessary Action. This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda ...
Location Hurley Town Hall
07:00pm - 09:00pm Silver City Dias de los Muertos :: Arts & Music
Talk by Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca followed by performance by Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
08:00pm - 11:59pm House of Screams Halloween Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
HOUSE OF SCREAMS DARES YOU to come out and experience a horrifying and delightfully scary Halloween night. Devilish hot dogs, scary sweets and terrifying treats will also be sold. $4 to enter with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Puppy Dog ...
Location Bayard Community Center
Contact 575-956-8494
09:30am - 11:45am Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic at the Silver City Senior Center :: Health & Wellness
The Silver City Senior Center accepts appointments by calling 388-2545 and ask for Ray. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Medical Office at the Senior Center where patients may also sign-up. Dr. Sherry Bassi is a retired faculty member of ...
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact Ray 575-388-2445
09:30am Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild :: Arts & Music
We meet the first Tuesday of every month. Guests and prospective members welcome always.
Location Grant County Extension Complex
Contact Roxana 575-388-8161 or
02:00pm - 03:00pm GRMC Community Mill Levy Forum :: Political
Gila Regional is Hosting 4 community Forums to address any questions that the community may have regarding the Proposed Mill Levy Tax on the Ballot.
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact 575-538-4870
02:30pm - 05:00pm Chronic Disease Self-Management Program :: Health & Wellness
The weekly workshop sessions will be held from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday from October 11 to November 22. It will be led by certified workshop leaders, Judy O’Loughlin and Mary Ann Finn. Call the Grant County Extension Office ...
Location Grant County Extension Complex
Contact 575-388-1559
03:00pm - 05:00pm "Arte Chicano de San Vicente: Reflections of the Chicano Community in Silver City" Opening Reception :: Arts & Music
The display will be at the Museum through January 8, 2017. Even though Silver City is known as an art destination, Chicano art is not as visible in the overall picture as it could be. Curators, Silvia Rueda and Angelica Padilla, ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
04:00pm - 05:00pm Mariachi Canto a Mi Tierra de la UACJ Performance :: Arts & Music
The performance will be followed immediately by an Ofrenda Procession beginning at Silver City Museum and proceeding through downtown Silver City to Miller Library.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
04:00pm - 05:45pm National Novel Writing Month Kickoff and Write-in :: Arts & Music
During National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo), tens of thousands of people worldwide challenge themselves to produce a work of fiction. Anyone participating in National Novel Writing Month, or simply seeking a supportive spot to hang out and ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm - 06:15pm Dimensions of the Heart: A Sufi Approach :: Spiritual
A new 4-class series with Katherine Feist starts on 11/1 and runs for four consecutive Tuesdays. Attend one, some, or all four classes. Donations accepted.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647
06:00pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location First Presbyterian Church
07:00pm - 09:00pm Silver City Dias de los Muertos :: Social Events
Ofrendas, Talks , WNMU’s Mariachi Plata
Location WNMU Miller Library
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday morning or by appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact 575-574-5473 or
02:00pm City of Bayard Public Meeting :: Legal Notices
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and to solicit input on possible 2017 Colonias Infrastructure Fund Applications within the City of Bayard. A Colonia is defined as a rural community with a population of 25,000 or less ...
Location Bayard City Hall
04:00pm - 06:30pm Community Meeting About Forest Plan Revision :: Public Meetings
The Gila National Forest recently released the draft assessment report for feedback as part of the Forest Plan Revision process and highly encourages feedback on the draft assessment report and participation moving forward. Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact http://go.usa.gov/h88k or 575-388-8280 or
04:00pm - 06:00pm Gilawriters Meeting :: Arts & Music
The group is open to the public, free of charge. Gilawriters is about letting go and allowing the ideas to flow through your pen/computer and out into the open. It is about enjoying the work of self-expression!
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact
06:30pm - 09:00pm Silver City Dias de los Muertos :: Arts & Music
6:30 PM, WNMU Parotti Hall. There will be a lecture by famed artist Catalina Delgado Trunk and following the lecture, at 7:30, an opening reception for Catalina Delgado Trunk at the McCray Gallery. This is also the location of a ...
Location WNMU Parotti Recital Hall
07:00pm Silver City Photography Club Meeting: "Photographing Moab in a Different Light" :: Social Events
Judy Beard and Jim Collar share tips on, "Photographing Moab in a Different Light.” Moab is known for its National Parks and for Dead Horse Point State Park. Judy and Jim will show some of the classic, iconic photographs from ...
Contact 860-670-4543
07:00pm Trivia Night at the Little Toad :: Social Events
Free to play, with prizes for winning teams. Come alone or with a team. A Silver City tradition since 2013.
10:30am - 11:00am 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
11:00am - 12:00pm Book Talk and Signing with Bruce Wilson - "Death in the Black Patch" :: Arts & Music
Bruce Wilson will speak about his new novel, Death in the Black Patch. In 1906 Kentucky, Wes Wilson stands in his freshly plowed tobacco field. This crop is his life’s blood, and Wes is determined that nothing—not the devious tobacco ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:00pm Congressional Candidate Debate :: Political
Republican Steve Pearce and Democrat Merrie Lee Soules, candidates for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District will participate in a debate.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
01:30pm SW New Mexico Council of Government Meeting :: Legal Notices
A closed session may be called, during the regular board meeting, pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15 (H). If you are an individual with a disability, who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary ...
Location Silver City Town Hall Annex
Contact 575-388-1509
02:00pm - 03:00pm GRMC Community Mill Levy Forum :: Political
Gila Regional is Hosting 4 community Forums to address any questions that the community may have regarding the Proposed Mill Levy Tax on the Ballot.
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact 575-538-4870
04:00pm - 06:00pm WildWorks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library :: 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
05:30pm Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Social Events
Guest speakers will be two sisters, Jen Cooper and Cynthia Cooper, who were mentored by SWNM Green Chamber member Wentz Electric. They have a new thriving small business in town. Their topic for the evening - "Cooper Power Solutions, Adventures ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
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 - 03:00pm Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op :: Arts & Music
Shop locally for your holiday gifts! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, 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 friends ...
Location Market Cafe
10:00am - 12:00pm Open Technology Lab :: Education
Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and 2-in-1 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
10:30am - 12:30pm Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Check in at front desk. Free Senior Adult Care Services are available at the Silver City Senior Center each Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for info call: Gigi Ellis, (505) 358-1590
Location Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic
Contact Maggie Anderson 575-388-4539
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
11:30am New Mexico Education Retirement Association Meeting :: Social Events
All persons receiving ERA benefits, whether classified or credentialed, are welcome to attend. NMAER is a way to continue to serve the children of New Mexico. So take this opportunity to renew old acquaintances, make new friends and keep abreast of ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-538-5754
07:00pm - 08:30pm Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Guest speaker Karen Beckenbach will talk about rafting through the Grand Canyon. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting, all are welcome to attend.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact 575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org
08:45am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
This will be the last Saturday meeting. The group will be meeting on Tuesday evenings.
Location First Presbyterian Church
09:00am - 01:00pm Church of the Good Shepherd 112th Annual Bazaar :: Fundraiser
The Garage Sale Area will open at 8:00am.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
09:00am Silver City Adventure Trails: All Sours Town & Trail 10,000 :: Fundraiser
Our 8th annual event features 5K & 10K trail races that depart from Spring Street Park and ascend to Boston Hill. Age-group prizes & a promised runner’s high. $25 entry fee. Who benefits: Those that run, plus the proceeds go ...
Location Spring Street Park
Contact Jim McIntosh 575-574-2902 or
10:00am - 03:00pm Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op :: Arts & Music
Shop locally for your holiday gifts! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, 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 friends ...
Location Market Cafe
10:00am - 03:00pm Parting the Veils: Spiritual Alchemy with Tarot :: Spiritual
Cost: $20 (cash, check or credit card) Must R.S.V.P. to register! Limited to 12 participants. This engaging experiential will explore the seven primary Alchemical operations represented in the Azoth which, along with Tarot, were important tools in the spiritual kit of ...
Location New Church of the Southwest Desert
Contact Stewart Warren 505-881-2499
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
12:00pm - 12:45pm Fiddling Friends With Bayou Seco :: Arts & Music
Location Silver City Public Library
01:00pm - 05:00pm Copper Quail Gallery Art Show and Reception :: Arts & Music
The Show, "Seeing: Inside/Outside," features Jo Thomas' Mixed Media Assemblages and Modern Mosaics. The "Meet the Artist" Reception is from 1-5 PM. Refreshments will be served. The Gallery is open seven days a week during Nov.-Dec., from 11AM-4PM.
Location Copper Quail Gallery
Contact 575-388-2646
01:00pm - 02:00pm Guided Tour of the Mattocks Ruin Archaeology Site :: Tours
Bill Hudson will lead a guided tour of the Mattocks Ruin Archaeology Site at 1 PM. at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site. The tour is free of charge, but donations are most welcomed. The tour lasts about 1 hour.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
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