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August 14, 2016 - August 20, 2016
August 14, 2016 - August 20, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Independence Day: Resurgence" (PG-13) See link for more information. www.thesilco.com   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "Much Ado About Yoga" With Marilynn Freeman  ::  Spiritual

    Learn what yoga is about, insights and benefits from the practice of Yoga.   

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

    "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm - 05:45pm  Open House to Meet the Candidates  ::  Political

    Judge Stephen French- NM court of Appeals; Nora Espinoza - Secretary of State; Rebecca Dow - District 38; John Zimmerman - District 39; Henry Torres - Commissioner District 3; Billy Billings - Commissioner District 4; Harry Pecotte - Commissioner District ...   

    Location  Old Hurley Store

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 06:30pm - 08:00pm  Open House to Meet the Candidates  ::  Political

    Judge Stephen French- NM court of Appeals; Nora Espinoza - Secretary of State; Rebecca Dow - District 38; John Zimmerman - District 39; Henry Torres - Commissioner District 3; Billy Billings - Commissioner District 4; Harry Pecotte - Commissioner District ...   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  575-313-7997

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

    "Independence Day: Resurgence" (PG-13) See link for more information. www.thesilco.com   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Walk Around Taste of Downtown Advance Ticket Purchase Begins  ::  Social Events

    Tickets can be purchased at the Silver City Visitor Center or online at silvercitymainstreet.com   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  SilverCityMainStreet.com 575-534-1700

  • 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

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

    "Independence Day: Resurgence" (PG-13) See link for more information. www.thesilco.com   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Preventive Health Screenings  ::  Health & Wellness

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/31081-silver-city-grant-county-chamber-of-commerce-wellness-eventWalk-ins welcome; call for guaranteed appointment. Coverage by major health plans.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  888-233-6121 or www.assuredimaging.com

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

       

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  "Parenting the Love and Logic Way"  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free six-session parenting program.    

    Location  HMS Conference Room

    Contact  575-597-2428 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  Silver City Consolidated Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

       

    Location  School Administration Building

    Contact  www.silverschools.org or 575-956-2000

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

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Westerners Meeting: "Apache Legends and Lore of Southern New Mexico"  ::  Social Events

    Lynda A. Sanchez will speak on "Apache Legends and Lore of Southern New Mexico." Dinner is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Public is welcome, please make reservations by August 14.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888

  • Literacy Link Leamos Volunteers Needed  ::  Education

    The annual Red Hot Children’s Fiesta is Saturday Sept 17, in Penny Park from 10 AM to 2 PM. We give books at our table; this is a well-attended community event with most nonprofits participating to showcase resources available for ...   

    Contact  575-388-0892

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

    "Independence Day: Resurgence" (PG-13) See link for more information. www.thesilco.com   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am - 10:30am  Open Doors to All Veterans at American Legion Post 18  ::  Social Events

    A chance for Veterans from all services and all conflicts to get to know each other.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  575-654-4884

  • 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.

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

    Holly Peterson will speak about alternative health care. The public is invited. A delicious hot buffet luncheon will be served for only $10 per person.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Catwalk Access Road Public Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    An opportunity for public feedback.http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/31063-ccc-reminder-for-catwalk-road-meeting-17-august    

    Location  Glenwood Community Center

  • 06:00pm - 07:45pm  Insight Buddhist Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    No prior meditation experience needed. Classes offered by donation. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Independence Day: Resurgence" (PG-13) See link for more information. www.thesilco.com   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners to Consider Animal Control Ordinance  ::  Legal Notices

    LEGAL NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, constituting the governing body of Grant County, New Mexico will consider the adoption of an ordinance entitled: 2016 GRANT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE. The purpose of the new ordinance is ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Investment Group  ::  Education

    No experience needed but an interest in economics.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-856-3138

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

       

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

  • 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

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Relay for Life Cancer Survivor Dinner  ::  Social Events

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/31060-grant-county-relay-for-life-survivor-s-dinnerPlease RSVP   

    Location  First Baptist Church Activity Hall

    Contact  Gena Moon 575-388-3731

  • 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

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

    "Captain America: Civil War" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

  • 09:00pm - 11:00pm  Centennial Hike at the Gila Cliff Dwellings - Full Moon Hike  ::  Tours

    View the Gila Cliff Dwellings by moonlight. Ranger-led, moderate hike, approximately 1 mile round trip. Meet at the Monument Trailhead at 9:00 pm.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

  • 08:00am  Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip  ::  Tours

    Meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot on Hudson Street. Sign in and connect ride-sharing there, leave at 8:30 AM. Our field trip this month will be to collect fluorite, native silver and rose quartz. Bring lunch, water, chairs, cameras, ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 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

  • 09:30am  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

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  Making Wind Chimes at the Silver City Museum  ::  Kids' Activity

    Your family is invited to come to the Museum to make tinkling wind chimes out of paper plates and plastic cutlery. Hang them outside your window or in front of an air-conditioner vent to hear them sing to you.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-59212 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Grant County Seed Library Forum - Fall Planting  ::  Education

       

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 04:00pm  Grant County Democratic Party Campaign Office Grand Opening  ::  Political

    Meet local candidates and enjoy food and conversation.   

    Location  Grant County Democratic Party Campaign Office

    Contact  575-654-6060

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

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

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Captain America: Civil War" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

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