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October 16, 2016 - October 22, 2016
October 16, 2016 - October 22, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Equity" (R) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Complete Unknown" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "The Status of the Mexican Grey Wolf"  ::  Spiritual

    Michael Robinson will discuss and show slides illustrating the ecology, history and current status of the Mexican gray wolf, including how wolves benefit other wildlife and plants in their ecosystems, how the Mexican wolf became endangered, the politics behind wolf ...   

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  Bayard Lions Club Huge Yard Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Pulled pork/chicken, potato salad, cornbread and side on Sunday.   

    Location  Bayard Lions Club

    Contact  575-519-0182 or 605-517-1002

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

    "Sausage Party" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Red Dot Art Fest "Champagne and Chocolates" Closing Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    A grand “Champagne and Chocolates” closing reception featuring music and art inspired fashion on a canvas of bodies! Raffle winners will be announced. Free admission!   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 05:00pm  Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper  ::  Fundraiser

    Pork, Vegetables, Salad, Dessert and Beverage. Entertainment by Wesley Tolley, Country and Gospel. $10 donation. Bridge Community is a 501c(3) organization looking to build a continuum of care senior living facility in Silver City.   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • Silver City Woman's Club Scholarships  ::  Education

    Two major Silver City Woman's’ Club Scholarships are available. Due Date: April 4, 2017-No exceptions. Requirements to apply: bio, contact information and transcript.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 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  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1561

  • 06:00pm  Public Forum: "Keeping Health and Education Viable: Mill Levy and General Obligation Bond B & C"  ::  Political

    The event will address three important funding proposals Grant County voters will need to decide up on their Nov. 8 ballot. The discussants will include Dr. Gilda Baeza-Ortego, University Librarian, WNMU, Mr. Brian Cunningham, CEO, Gila Regional Medical Center, and ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-654-6060 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

    "The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  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.   

    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.

  • 02:30pm - 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

  • 05:30pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School Governing Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

    Contact  575-538-2547

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Spiritual

    A safe place for dealing with hurts, habits, addictions and life setbacks. Dinner at 6:00 pm, worship at 7:00 pm and confidential sharing at 8:00 pm. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

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

  • 06:00pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Kirtan Celebration  ::  Spiritual

    Join Manda Jost and other "kirtaners" for two hours of spiritual singing, playing and communing. Kirtan is a form of inspirational music that uses both chanting and instrumental music in a call-and-response format. The devotional chants and mantras are often ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.com

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

    "The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

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

    Current events and work for the election will be discussed. The public is invited. A delicious hot buffet luncheon will be served for only $10 per person.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Nonprofit Advocacy: Myth vs. Reality  ::  Education

    The Nonprofit Resource Group is offering a free brown bag training with NRG Senior Consultant, Lisa Jimenez on “Advocacy: Myth vs. Reality.” Jimenez will discuss the difference between advocacy and lobbying, including tips on building a realistic and effective advocacy ...   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

    Contact  Kendra at 575-538-0101 ext 2108 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm  Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn: "The National Park Service is 100 Years Old. What Does That Mean?"  ::  Education

    Bill Wade presents this topic, including audience interaction, in a discussion of what the National Park System has meant to the United States and to the world, as well as some forward thinking about the next 100 years. Bring a ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 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  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 04:30pm - 07:30pm  Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 05:30pm - 08:00pm  Monsoon Puppet Workshop for Dias de los Muertos  ::  Social Events

    The second class, during the third week in October will be more finishing and painting. The final week will be completion work. Participants should bring some of their own tools depending on what they want to make. If they want ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643

  • 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.   

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

    "The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Technology Workshop - Microsoft Excel  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to use Excel for personal and business accounting. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops available ...   

    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.

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  GRMC 4 Star Quality Care Celebration  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE to the Public. There will be burgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, and cake.  And a State of the Hospital Report by the CEO Brian Cunningham. Join us in the celebration of the great and hard work that went ...   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

       

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 04:00pm  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Gila Resources Information Project Community Meeting on Mining Issues  ::  Public Meetings

    GRIP staff will present an update on the status of the Copper Rule currently under review by the NM Supreme Court. GRIP will also seek community concerns on Freeport-McMoRan’s application for the new North Lambright waste rock stockpile at Chino ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  575-538-8078 or www.gilaresources.into

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

       

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:00pm  Senior Olympics of Grant County Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All members and interested public are invited to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue  ::  Public Meetings

    Grant County Search and Rescue meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the EMS Building on 32nd Street next to the Hospital parking lot. We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to ...   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org

  • 07:00pm - 08:00pm  "Diamonds at Dusk" Reading and Book Signing  ::  Arts & Music

    Catalina Claussen will read from her award-winning debut young adult novel. The reading will be followed by a Q & A session and book signing.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

    "Storks" (PG) 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Economic Development Alliance  ::  Public Meetings

    Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:00 am and our meeting will start at 8:30 Our Guest Speaker will be Brian Cunningham CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center. I challenge all members to invite other business partners to this ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 10:30am  WNMU Sculpture Dedication  ::  Arts & Music

    Several sculptures will soon populate the Western New Mexico University campus, an initiative of the Art in Public Places program by the State of New Mexico. The first sculpture will be dedicated in the School of Nursing Building lobby. Titled ...   

    Location  WNMU School of Nursing Building

  • 11:30am - 12:30pm  Yoga For Beginners with Brooke Cressler  ::  Health & Wellness

    This class for those with little to no yoga experience. Cost: $5.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Public Meetings

    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

  • 06:00pm  Hilllary's America to show twice  ::  Education

    Grant County Federated Republican Women will host two showings of Dinesh D'Souza's film, Hillary's America at WNMU Cafeteria Sunset Room at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22.  The cost is free, however, donations will be gratefully ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

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

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    “Ancient Sea Ledges, Deep Rocky Canyons, Lava Flows, Ice Caves and Other Challenging Places Mosses Hide”. Russ Kleinman will share the difficulties and excitement experienced while looking for mosses and liverworts in some of the toughest landscapes in New Mexico. ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

    "Suicide Squad" (PG-13)    

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Storks" (PG) 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Local produce, eggs, meats, honey, salsas, baked goods, landscape plants, and more. Live music.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 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 - 02:00pm  Artisan Market  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Community Flea Market  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  575-388-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:15am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    Museum opens at 9:15am; Tours begin at 9:30am. Donations encouraged.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Pumpkin Patch at the Old Hurley Store  ::  Fundraiser

    To benefit the Hurley Pride Committee. The committee raises money for the town to provide street lights and sidewalks. The members want to paint the railroad depot by Christmas before the Christmas lighting contest.   

    Location  Old Hurley Store

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Puppydog Ranch Seeking Volunteers for Make a Difference Day  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate Make a Difference Day, our nation’s largest day of community service, by volunteering at Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary. We would love your help beautifying our Ranch (weed eating), walking and taking care of and loving our 30 ...   

    Location  Puppy Dog Ranch

    Contact  Laurie 575-313-7232

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Museum Brown Bag: "Chasing the Cure in New Mexico"  ::  Education

    Nancy Owen Lewis, scholar in residence at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, tells the story of the thousands of health seekers who journeyed to New Mexico from 1880-1940 seeking a cure for tuberculosis, once the leading ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Bayard Bash in the Park Early Voting Event  ::  Political

    FREE HAMBURGERS/HOT DOGS & EARLY VOTING!! DJ, political candidates & activities. Sponsored by the Grant County Democrat Party!! Next to Bayard Community Center   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  Frances Gonzales 575-956-8942

  • 06:00pm  "Hillary's America" to show  ::  Education

    Grant County Federated Republican Women will host two showings of Dinesh D'Souza's film, Hillary's America at WNMU Cafeteria Sunset Room at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22. The cost is free, however, donations will be gratefully ...   

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

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Dance With the Big Ditch Crickets  ::  Social Events

    Good acoustic music and the dances will be taught. Circles and Contras, Waltzes and polkas, schottisches and Old New Mexico dances. All ages welcome. Suggested donation - $5-$10 Children free.   

    Location  Church of Harmony

    Contact  575-534-0298

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

    "Suicide Squad" (PG-13)    

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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