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Aldo Leopold Charter School Enrollment Lottery Deadline :: Education
Aldo Leopold Charter School has openings in some grades for the 2016-2017 school year. Entry forms for the enrollment lottery may be obtained from the school or the website www.aldocs.org and MUST be turned in no later than 4:00 pm on June ...
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact www.aldocs.org or 575-538-2547
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Easy Rider" (R) "Sideman: Long Road to Glory" (PG-13) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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10:00am - 07:00pm 21st Annual Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival :: Arts & Music
See link for event times and locations. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/29040-21st-annual-silver-city-blues-bikes-festival
Location Gough Park
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10:00am - 05:00pm Blues, Bikes and Great Art :: Arts & Music
Local original art at one location. Sponsored by the Silver city Art Association. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/29441-silver-city-art-assn-sponsoring-blues-bikes-and-great-art
Location 208 N. Bullard
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11:00am Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Potluck :: Social Events
There will be no service at the Fellowship this Sunday. Instead there will be a potluck at Penny Park in the pavilion. Bring something brunchy to eat and your own plate and silverware. Drinks will be provided.
Location Penny Park
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02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Eye in the Sky" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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03:00pm Mimbres Region Arts Council and Blue Society Workshop :: Arts & Music
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/29311-new-orleans-dirty-dozen-brass-band-workshop-may-29 Free, seating is limited to 50, so reserve your ticket early.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.mimbresarts.org or facebook.com/mimbresarts.org or 575-538-2505
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Wizard of Oz" (G) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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10:00am - 05:00pm Blues, Bikes and Great Art :: Arts & Music
Local original art at one location. Sponsored by the Silver city Art Association. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/29441-silver-city-art-assn-sponsoring-blues-bikes-and-great-art
Location 208 N. Bullard
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10:00am Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetary :: Spiritual
Honoring our Fallen Veterans.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
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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
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12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Free
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
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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
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Aldo Leopold Charter School Enrollment Lottery Deadline :: Education
Aldo Leopold Charter School has openings in some grades for the 2016-2017 school year. Entry forms for the enrollment lottery may be obtained from the school or the website www.aldocs.org and MUST be turned in no later than 4:00 pm on June ...
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact www.aldocs.org or 575-538-2547
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Wizard of Oz" (G) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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05:30pm - 06:30pm Yoga For Beginners :: Health & Wellness
Cost is $5.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.com
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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
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06:00pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location First Presbyterian Church
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06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
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Chess Camp for Grant County Students :: Kids' Activity
Beginners or grades 5 - 12, 8:30 to 10:30 am; Intermediate or grades 9 - 12, 10:15 am to 1:00 pm. Call to pre-register or for more information.
Location Silver High School
Contact Michael Giusto 575-956-3138
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"This Changes Everything" (G) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free help for nonprofits every Wednesday.
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact Lisa Jimenez 575-574-5473 or
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10:30am Storytime For All Ages :: Kids' Activity
Stories and crafts for kids. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
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01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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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
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06:00pm - 07:45pm Insight Buddhist Meditation :: Spiritual
No prior meditation experience is needed.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at
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06:30pm Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Gates open at 6:30, rodeo starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the gate.
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
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Aldo Leopold Charter School Enrollment Lottery Deadline :: Education
Aldo Leopold Charter School has openings in some grades for the 2016-2017 school year. Entry forms for the enrollment lottery may be obtained from the school or the website www.aldocs.org and MUST be turned in no later than 4:00 pm on June ...
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact www.aldocs.org or 575-538-2547
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Chess Camp for Grant County Students :: Kids' Activity
Beginners or grades 5 - 12, 8:30 to 10:30 am; Intermediate or grades 9 - 12, 10:15 am to 1:00 pm. Call to pre-register or for more information.
Location Silver High School
Contact Michael Giusto 575-956-3138
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Hamlet (1996)" (PG-13) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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09:00am NM CAP Entity Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/29539-nm-cap-entity-meeting-agenda-june-2-2016
Location Grant County Administration Center
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03:00pm Silver City Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/29482-silver-city-recycling-committee-to-meet-june-2
Location Office of Sustainability
Contact www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346
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05:30pm Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Public Meetings
Claire Catlett from Stream Dynamics will talk about Green Infrastructure projects in Silver City.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
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06:30pm Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Gates open at 6:30, rodeo starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the gate.
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
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Chess Camp for Grant County Students :: Kids' Activity
Beginners or grades 5 - 12, 8:30 to 10:30 am; Intermediate or grades 9 - 12, 10:15 am to 1:00 pm. Call to pre-register or for more information.
Location Silver High School
Contact Michael Giusto 575-956-3138
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Jungle Book" (PG) "Green Room" (R) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
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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
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10:00am - 02:00pm Caregiver Respite :: Health & Wellness
Register your family member or friend for the new Senior Drop-In Program. Ages 50 and up. Free.
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact Gigi Ranger-Ellis 575-388-1319 or 505-358-1590 or
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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
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06:00pm - 09:00pm Greg & Charlie and the Gypsy Feet Band :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
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06:30pm Conservatory of Dance to Present "Alice in Wonderland" :: Arts & Music
Tickets are $5; children under 3 years free. Tickets are available at the door or can be reserved by calling 575-538-5865.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-538-5865
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06:30pm Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Gates open at 6:30, rodeo starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the gate.
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
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07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Jungle Book" (PG) "Green Room" (R) See link for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
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08:00am - 12:00pm Garage Sale at Church of the Good Shepherd :: Fundraiser
Clothes, books, toys, bedding, collectibles and more. Fill a bag with clothes for only $2 after 11:00 am.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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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
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09:00am Shriners Hospital Sweet Onion Sale :: Fundraiser
$10 for a 10 pound bag. Proceeds to the Shiners Hospitals for Children. Call if you'd like to reserve a bag or two.
Location Albertsons
Contact 575-654-5102
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09:00am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
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09:30am Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard - Discover Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark :: Tours
Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum. No fee, donations go to preservation and restoration.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779 or 575-388-4862
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10:00am - 02:00pm Centennial Tours at the Gila Cliff Dwellings - Rim Photography Hikes :: Tours
A Ranger-led, strenuous, mostly off-trail hike to locations where many of the classic photographs of the Cliff Dwellings were taken. The hike does not end at the Cliff Dwellings but on the opposite canyon rim. Meet at Woody's Corral Trailhead.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
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02:00pm - 05:00pm Artist's Reception for "Borderlands" Photography Exhibit :: Arts & Music
The photography by Sandy Feutz and Tom Vaughan will continue to be shown 11 am to 4 pm, Tuesday - Sunday through June 29.
Location Copper Quail Gallery
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04:00pm Cosmic Campground Celebration and Star Party :: Education
First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America. Arrive from 4:00 until 5:45 pm. Event starts at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP at nmcanopus@gmail.com http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/non-local-news-releases/29119-celebration-and-star-party-at-cosmic-campground-june-4
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact cosmiccampground.org
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06:30pm Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Gates open at 6:30, rodeo starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the gate.
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
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07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Upcoming Events
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 8:00AM - 5K Turkey Trot - Gila Valley Library - Gila Valley Public Library |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:30PM - 08:30PM Silver City Businesses Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Community - 306 N Bullard |
| Fri Nov 29 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Fri Nov 29 @ 7:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Ray and the Sunshines - |
| Sat Nov 30 Small Business Saturday in Downtown Silver City - Historic Downtown Silver City |
| Sat Nov 30 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Sat Nov 30 @ 6:30PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Jono Manson/ Juniper Djiin - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Sat Nov 30 @ 7:00PM - 08:00PM 34th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - Historic Downtown Silver City |
| Sat Nov 30 @ 8:00PM - Special Post-Parade Showing of "Wicked" - |
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