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September 11, 2016 - September 17, 2016
September 11, 2016 - September 17, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    Second Sundays are Secret Sundays, Surprise Movie 12:00pm; "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • The 12th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival  ::  Rural Roads

    Live venue performances, workshops, art and vendors.   

    Location  Bisbee, Arizona

    Contact  https://www.facebook.com/BisbeeBluesFest

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "Fifteen Years After: How the World Has Changed Since September 11, 2001"  ::  Spiritual

    Reverend Azima Forest will be talking about perceptual and actual changes from this world-altering event. There will be coffee and conversation after the service. Please join us.   

  • 10:00am - 06:00pm  15th Annual 9-11 Patriot Day Memorial  ::  Social Events

    1) 9:30AM Raise Park Flag Gaffney/Oglesby Marine Corps Detachment 132810:00AM MEMORIAL OPENING2) Posting of Colors Allingham/Golding American Legion Post 183) Pledge of Allegiance Scott Terry, President Chamber of Commerce4) Opening Invocation Oralia Rede, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3347 Auxiliary ...   

    Location  Gough Park

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

    "Finding Dory" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    Lequita Lett will talk about flower judging and the flower show at the fair. 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

  • 05:30pm - 06:00pm  Meditation for Beginners  ::  Spiritual

    Join Jeff Goin for this class which will meet every Monday, beginning on 9/12. Each class includes a brief, guided meditation and some instruction on how to meditate. Designed for people who have little or no experience with meditation. Donations ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-538-4647

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party Meeting  ::  Political

    2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m.    

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

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

    "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

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

    If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Grant ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 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 - 08:00pm  Grant County Candidate Forum  ::  Political

    The four New Mexico State Representative candidates for districts 39 and 38 will open the forum. The candidates to present for District 39 are Rudy Martinez (D) and Rep. John Zimmerman (R) and for District 38 are Mary Hotvedt (D) ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  575-538-2665 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 Town Council Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CEREMONIES3. PROCLAMATIONS - "Stand up, Stand out, & Stand Proud Day" - September 17, 20164. PUBLIC INPUT5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. CHANGES TO AGENDA7. APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting - August 23, 20168. REPORTSRaul Turrieta, ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

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

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 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

    "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    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.

  • 12:00pm  Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn  ::  Education

    WILL kicks off the fall season of its free lunchtime program with Callie Kennington answering the question, "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District, Anyway?"   

    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

  • 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  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

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

  • 06:00pm  Gila Back Country Horsemen  ::  Social Events

    Room 224, enter at NW entry door.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

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

  • 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

    "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Technology Workshop - Internet Basics  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to safely search the internet and how to use it as a resource. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. 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.

  • 12:00pm  Lunch and Learn - "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District Anyway?"  ::  Education

    Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) kicks off the fall season of its free lunchtime program with Callie Kennington answering the question, "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District, Anyway?"   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    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.

  • 03:00pm  Grant County Water Commission Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    A. Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceB. Approval of Agenda(All documents presented to the Commission become part of the record.)C. Approval / Disapproval of Regular Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2016Regular Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2016D. Update on ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space  ::  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.

  • 05:30pm  Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Join us for a special meeting to hear Gila Regional Medical Center CEO, Brian Cunningham discuss the upcoming Mill Levy Tax for the future of our quality healthcare at the hospital.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    Planning meeting for the 2017 Senior Olympic Games in Grant County. Come meet with the Board of Directors and provide input into the next Olympic season. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.   

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

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

       

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:30pm  Expressive Arts Faculty Artists Talk and Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    Artists' Talk followed by Exhibit Opening Reception Free admission.   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

  • Artisan and Vendor Applications for Dias de los Muertos Accepted  ::  Arts & Music

    Food vendors must comply with the New Mexico Department of Health standards and have their temporary license. Artisans will only be permitted to sell Dias de los Muertos themed arts and crafts. See Silver City Dias de los Muertos facebook ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-388-5725 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm; "The Green Mile" (R) 10:00pm   

    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

  • 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  Fort Bayard Days - "Buffalo Soldier in the Frontier Army"  ::  Social Events

    John Langellier, author and historian, will discuss "Buffalo Soldiers on the Border" following dinner catered by Brewer Hill. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30. Dinner is $12.50 for members and $15.00 for non-members.    

    Location  National Guard Armory

    Contact  For reservations, please call 575-388-4477 or 575-956-3294 before Wednesday, September 14.

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

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

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:30pm  Spiritual Dance: The Native Middle Eastern Goddess Cycle  ::  Spiritual

    This evening of sacred circle dances and chants will focus on honoring the Divine Feminine that dwells within all beings. No experience needed; all dances are taught. Live music. $5-10 suggested donation.   

    Location  First Church of Harmony

    Contact  575-534-1411

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

    Matt Schultz and Mitchell White of the U.S. Forest Service will present an update on the status of the Gila Forest Plan Revision. Free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

    "Ghostbusters" (2016) (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm; "The Green Mile" (R) 10:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 07:30am - 11:00am  Happy Pancake Day - Pancake Breakfast Scholarship Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Breakfast includes Pancakes, Sausage, Fresh Fruit Cup with Yogurt, Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice. Dine in or take a to-go plate. $8 for adults; $4 for children. Benefits Silver City Woman's Club Scholarship Fund.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 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

  • 09:15am  Fort Bayard Days - Walking Tours and Re-enactors  ::  Tours

    Walking tours begin at 9:30. There will be exhibits and displays on the north side of the Parade Ground. Old-fashioned toys and games will be available for children and their parents to enjoy. A laundress from Fort Selden and a ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  15th Annual Red Hot Children's Fiesta: "The Power of 15!"  ::  Kids' Activity

    There will be over 30 activities and games with the Power of 15, music by DJ Big K, and tons of fun for the whole family. And the best part? Everything is free! The power of 15 positive words. The ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  575-538-1198

  • 10:00am - 11:59pm  First Annual Silver City Pride Festival  ::  Social Events

    Live music, street dancing, drag shows, entertainment.   

    Location  Market Street at Texas Street

    Contact  575-654-3851

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Food Co-op at the Red Hot Children's Festival  ::  Kids' Activity

    The booth will feature free make and take activities, recipes that can be made in 15 minutes or a dinner for less than $15 as part of the Power of 15 theme. Children can also sign up to be Co-op ...   

    Location  Penny Park

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Recovery Grant County Celebration Day!  ::  Health & Wellness

    People in recovery from substance use disorders will join with their family and friends, local treatment providers, and others supporting recovery to celebrate Grant County’s large recovery community. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The celebration will include ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-388-1447

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Days - "Lozen" A Play Performed by Carol Slatten  ::  Arts & Music

    Lozen, an Apache woman, was the sister of Victorio, a healer, and often accompanied Geronimo.The play is taken from her work Three Strong Western Women. Slatten, who resides near the White Mountain Reservation, recently received a Daughters of the American Revolution ...   

    Location  National Guard Armory

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

    "Ghostbusters" (2016) (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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