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January 08, 2017 - January 14, 2017
January 08, 2017 - January 14, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)  4:00 & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Museum to be Closed for Renovations  ::  Legal Notices

    The Silver City Museum will be closed to the public the first three weeks of January 2017. Please watch for a special grand re-opening announcement. 2017 will be the Silver City Museum’s 50th Anniversary. Please plan to celebrate this milestone ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  The Status of Green Energy in New Mexico  ::  Spiritual

    This Sunday's program will be presented by members of SEED (Securing Economic and Energy Democracy). The presentation will be about the current status of green energy in New Mexico and efforts to eliminate dirty energy production and its terrible offspring, ...   

  • 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

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

    "Hacksaw Ridge" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Candidate Packets Available for Town of Silver City Regular Elections  ::  Political

    Candidate packets for the following elective offices are available at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway or on the Town’s website at www.townofsilvercity.org. Councilor District 1, 2-yr. term Councilor District 3, 2-yr. term. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY is Tuesday, January 10, 2017 ...   

    Location  City Hall, Town of Silver City

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

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

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)  4:00 & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    Nancy Miller will talk about "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger tomorrow". 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.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 01:30pm  Bayard City Council Work and Regular Sessionss  ::  Legal Notices

    The Bayard City Council will conduct a work session at 1:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Monday January 09, 2017 at the Bayard City Hall. Items on the agenda relate to old and new business matters. ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

    Contact  575-537-3327

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

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)  4:00 & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Deadline for Declaration of Candidacy, Town of Silver City  ::  Political

    Councilor District 1, 2-yr. term Councilor District 3, 2-yr. term. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY is Tuesday, January 10, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. only, in the office of the Municipal Clerk, City Hall, 101 W. Broadway.   

    Location  City Hall, Town of Silver City

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Public Meetings

    The general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will be addressed at the next Regular Meeting, and for the Department Heads and other Elected Officials to ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 10:30am  Storytime at the Silver City Public Library  ::  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

  • 04:30pm - 05:45pm  NOVA Science Film Series: How Does the Brain Work?  ::  Education

    Join us each month from January through May for a series of NOVA documentaries on a variety of fascinating science topics! In January, embark on an exploration of your own mind with the NOVA ScienceNOW production How Does the Brain ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 05:00pm  Town of Hurley Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, January 6, 2017. If you are an individual with a disability who ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

    Contact  575-537-2287

  • 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  Silver City Town Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 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

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)  4:00 & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  What's a Co-op? Tour of the Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Social Events

    Come by and find out what the Co-op is all about.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing & 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

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

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Volunteer Center Common Wednesdays: "Open Garden & Workshop"  ::  Social Events

    Get your hands in the Earth with us on Garden Days! After our gardening activity, Kristin will hold a workshop centered around our January topic, Seeds!   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

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

    5:30 pm potluck. 6:20 pm 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  Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)  4:00 & 8:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    I. Call to Order; II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag; III. Election and Approval of 2017 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; IV. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda; V. Public Input -  During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 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 - 11:30am  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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  "Interpreting Mimbres Women's Lives"  ::  Education

    Dr. Cynthia Ann Bettison will speak about the lives of prehistoric Mimbres women. Were they like us? What did they do on a daily basis, how hard was life back in prehistory, how long did they live, and what did ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

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

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  "Beyond the Boardroom: What Boards Should Know and Do to Create a Thriving Nonprofit Organization" Workshop  ::  Education

    The four-hour workshop costs $25 per participant. MUST RSVP. During this Nonprofit Resource Group’s workshop, both new & experienced board members will learn about the fundamental roles, responsibilities & functions of nonprofit boards a& how these roles are evolving. Includes tools, ...   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  575-597-0035 or NRG@swchi.org or http://bit.ly/2hbkbUO

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

    Approval of Minutes –December 14, 2016 regular meeting; New Business HD16-12: Certificate of Compliance for the modification of the residential property addressed as 205 Arizona Street, Silver City, NM. The applicant is the owner, Christian Schlabach. Committee Discussion Updating Section 4.2 of ...   

    Location  City Hall Annex

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

  • 03:00pm  Tri-City Landfill Commission Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Copies of the agenda will be available on the Friday before the scheduled meeting at the Bayard City Hall. The public is invited to attend. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

    Contact  575-537-3327

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 06:00pm  ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter 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, as we plan our course forward in this new year. Public ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-590-4809 or pabob@earthlink.com

  • 06:00pm  Copper Country Senior Olympics Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Participant and the public are invited to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-538-9286

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

    "Friday the 13th" (R) 5:00 & 8:00 pm   

    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 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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

  • 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  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All persons receiving Educational Retirements are urged to attend. GCAER is an affiliate of New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees and represents retired school personnel of all levels. Educational retirees from other states and systems are welcome. Certified and Classified ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5747

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Theater Group New Mexico Auditions for Spring Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Auditions for "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown". Actors of all ages and acting ability are encouraged to come out. Performance dates are April 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15 with tentative school performance on April 6 and 13.   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

    Contact  Info@theatergroupsnm.org or 575-388-4879

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

    "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Green Sale at The Commons  ::  Fundraiser

    Harolene Pitts will be here on Saturday January 14 to introduce you to her crisp, fresh "handmade here" pickles from a variety of handpicked produce and made right here in the kitchen at The Commons. Enjoy sampling and buying Fickle ...   

    Location  The Commons

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

    Wild and Scenic Film Festival 6:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:45am - 12:45pm  Grant County Annual Chess Championship and Open Tournament  ::  Social Events

    Free, open to all, various levels of play, 3 rounds. Silver High Library.   

    Location  Silver High School

    Contact  575-956-3138

  • 09:15am  Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard  ::  Tours

    Fort Bayard Historic Preservatiion Society hosts a walking tour. The Fort Bayard Museum, once the home to Colonel George Bushnell who was commander of the U.S.Army Hospital, will open at 9:15 and the tour will begin at 9:30. Although there is no ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Theater Group New Mexico Auditions for Spring Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Auditions for "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown". Actors of all ages and acting ability are encouraged to come out. Performance dates are April 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15 with tentative school performance on April 6 and 13.   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

    Contact  Info@theatergroupsnm.org or 575-388-4879

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Ask The Dietitian About Gluten Free - Information and Tour of the Silver City Co-op  ::  Health & Wellness

    Eating gluten-free has gotten easier these days, but it can still be confusing and frustrating. Whether you have been diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, or simply choose to eat gluten-free, there are a wide range of foods that ...   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Annual Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The cost of the dinner is $15 / person. Doors open at 6 PM and dinner will be served at 6:30. Please call 575-956-3294 or 575-574-2573 before January 11, Following dinner, Dr. Douglas Dinwiddie will share "Boomtown. Battlefield and Broken ...   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-956-3294 or 575-574-2573 to make reservations.

  • 06:30pm  6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival  ::  Arts & Music, Fundraiser

    The festival focuses on films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of our planet. Tickets are $15 at the door, GCC members $12, and students are free. A special price for admission plus a GCC membership will be offered ...   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/events/gila-conservation-coalition-2/

  • 06:30pm  Esther Jamison  ::  Arts & Music

    Fingerstyle and Classical guitar   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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