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June 10, 2018 - June 16, 2018
June 10, 2018 - June 16, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am  Open House at Elk Ridge Archaeological Site  ::  Tours

    Plan to meet at 10 am at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site parking lot or for those of you farther north, meet at the site. This site has been excavated for three previous seasons and we have learned a lot. ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Rachel Sierra to Talk About “Hope”   ::  Spiritual

    Rachel Sierra, Executive Director of El Refugio will be presenting this Sunday’s program. This will be a Family Program Sunday. Today's program will be on the Power of Fire: the power of shining light and passionate action. Participants will learn ...   

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

  • 10:30am  Sunday Morning Breakfast and Service  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church serves breakfast Sunday mornings at 10:30am and the Sunday service starts at 11am.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "Sherlock Gnomes: (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00pm  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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  “Micro-Farming 101: Growing Money in your Backyard”  ::  Education

    The two-day workshop covers small business planning, tools and techniques, market opportunities and marketing to grow your own micro-farming business. Free. RSVP required. Register onlline at https://tinyurl.com/yd9gxfgu   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-597-0032 or brasmussen@swchi.org

  • 10:00am  NM CAP Entity Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 10:00 am on June 8, 2018 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-542-9341

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

    Respect and care for the American Flag - presentation by 4-H Member. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

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

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  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.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Ray Tavizon Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Ray Tavizon will host the bingo concessions at the Knight's of Columbus Hall to raise funds for his campaign.   

    Location  Knights of Columbus Hall

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Combined Work and Regular Session  ::  Legal Notices

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Work Session Meeting/Regular Meeting. The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to thirty-six (36) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  “Micro-Farming 101: Growing Money in your Backyard”  ::  Education

    The two-day workshop covers small business planning, tools and techniques, market opportunities and marketing to grow your own micro-farming business. Free. RSVP required. Register onlline at https://tinyurl.com/yd9gxfgu   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-597-0032 or brasmussen@swchi.org

  • 10:30am  Jamie O'Hara: The Magic Guy  ::  Kids' Activity

    Jamie O’Hara, the Magic Guy, will be back at the Public Library for another magical performance! Jamie has been coming here for many years and his shows are always fun and entertaining!   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  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. There is no charge. 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

  • 01:30pm - 06:00pm  Rep. Steve Pearce's Representative to Meet With Constituents  ::  Political

    Each month Congressman Steve Pearce's representative from Las Cruces, Joe Martinez, comes to Grant County to meet with constituents needing assistance from the Congressman's office. You do not need an appointment.   

    Location  Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Children's Movie at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Come enjoy a free PG rated children's movie showing, with free popcorn! No registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 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

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

    Reports: A. Update on the Holloman Air Force Base F-16 Training over the Gila National Forest and local area by Retired Colonel Susan Beck. B. Staff reports: 1) Fire Chief Milo E. Lambert will report on fire restrictions effective June 6, ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Today's Storytime will be bilingual. 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

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 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.   

    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 Campaign Office Grand Opening  ::  Social Events, Political

    Special guest Marg Elliston, newly elected chairwoman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Refreshments.   

    Location  Democratic Campaign Headquarters 2018

    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  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:00pm  Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making recycled CD peacocks. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Salvage Art Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 6 - 12! Today we will be making and painting birdhouses. 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 be making homemade iron-on and silk screen T-shirts. 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

  • 05:30pm  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

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, and music. We will be making pizzas at 1:00 and watching a teen movie at 2:00. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church Lunches  ::  Fundraiser

    Your choice BBQ Brisket, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken; with beans and potato salad and a roll, good sized portions for the price of $7 per plate. Delivery with five or more orders. Available the first Friday of every month.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

    Contact  Order in advance: 575-590-0928 or 575-936-0020

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or rita_garcia@nps.gov

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  "The Hobarts: A Look at a New Mexican Family" Exhibit to Open at the Silver City Museum  ::  Education

    The Hobart family was the second family to live in the house that is now the Silver City Museum. Thanks to a recent donation from a descendant, we are able to take a new look at the Hobart family. Ongoing ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Contemporary Casta Portraiture: Nuestras "Callidad" by Delilah Montoya Exhibit Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    The exhibition will open at 4 pm on Friday, June 15, and be on view until September 30, 2018. Contemporary Casta Portraiture: Nuestra “Calidad” is an ethnographic art project. It examines the roots of Colonial Heritage Families by photographing and ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 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

  • 06:30pm  Gypsy Feet  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "A Quiet Place" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 07:00am - 11:00am  Grant County Federated Republican Women to Host Breakfast  ::  Fundraiser, Political

    This is the Saturday of the Silver City Rodeo. The menu will include: pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs for $5 or breakfast burritos for $4. Each meal comes with juice and coffee.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

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

    Fresh local produce, plants, music and fun. Silver City Mainstreet Plaza7th Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Meet Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    Keith Spangle grew up in a National Park Service family in such places as New Mexico, California, and overseas in Jordan and Turkey. Since moving to the Silver City area in 2016, however, he has chosen to move on to ...   

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    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

    Contact  karenphotoarts@gmail.com

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  Summer Arts and Wine Extravaganza at La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery  ::  Social Events

    Serving International Award Winning Wines with a One Day Special 20% Discount on a case of wine mix or match. New Mexico Handcrafted Beers will be available for purchase. Music 1:00 - 4:00pm by Jessica Juarez. Food by the Duckstop Mobil Kitchen.   

    Location  La Esperanza Winery

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or rita_garcia@nps.gov

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Delilah Montoya to Discuss Her Work:Contemporary CastaPortraiture: Nuestra “Calidad,”   ::  Arts & Music

    Nuestra "Calidad" is born out of research and interest in the racial categorizing as expressed in the Colonial Casta Painting that originated in New Spain. Montoya’s photographic portraits and accompanying DNA analysis provide insights for both sitter and viewer on ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 02:00pm  ''Just Words" Readings and Open Mic  ::  Arts & Music

    The event features Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado, Jessa Tumposky, and Melanie Zipin. Virus Theater presented a performance piece based on the poetry of Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado as part of the Southwest Festival of the Written Word. Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado provided the words. Jessa Tumposky ...   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

  • 06:30pm  Barb Fila and Joe K  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "A Quiet Place" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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