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October 30, 2016 - November 05, 2016
October 30, 2016 - November 05, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Book of Life" (PG) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm; "Rocky Horror Picture Show" (Unrated) 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Why Universities Need Gender Equity Centers"  ::  Spiritual

    Co-directors of WNMU Gender Equity Center Drs. Lydia Huerta and Emma Bailey will introduce a panel who will speak about what the Center means to them as students who might otherwise fall through the cracks at institutions of higher learning. ...   

  • 01:00pm  Silver City Dias de los Muertos  ::  Social Events

    1-3 pm, Mariachi Music; 2-3 pm, Story Tellers; 3:30 pm, Parade; 4-6:30 Mariachi Music; 4 pm & 7  pm “The Book of Life” at the Silco Theater   

    Location  Market Street at Texas Street

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

    "Pete's Dragon" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum to be Open on Monday  ::  Tours

    Although there is no fee for visiting the museum or enjoying a tour, donations are welcomed.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 575-574-8779

  • 10:30am  Special Halloween Storytime at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Storytime will be Halloween oriented and the kids are invited to dress up in their costumes. After the stories, we will have a small parade around the library will workers will hand out candy to the Trick-or-Treaters. Participants can ...   

    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.

  • 12:05pm - 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

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Halloween Trunk or Treat at GRMC Main Parking Lot  ::  Kids' Activity

    Fun, Music, Candy and Goodies. Bring your Goblin or Ghoul for a frightfully good time at Gila Regional this Halloween.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

  • 05:00pm  Hurley Council Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Approval of Resolution No.13-2016/2017 1st Qtr Report, Approval of Resolution No. 14-2016/2017-Budget Adjustments and Occam Engineers Inc. Project Updates and Necessary Action. This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Silver City Dias de los Muertos  ::  Arts & Music

    Talk by Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca followed by performance by Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • 08:00pm - 11:59pm  House of Screams Halloween Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    HOUSE OF SCREAMS DARES YOU to come out and experience a horrifying and delightfully scary Halloween night. Devilish hot dogs, scary sweets and terrifying treats will also be sold. $4 to enter with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Puppy Dog ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  575-956-8494

  • 09:30am - 11:45am  Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic at the Silver City Senior Center  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Silver City Senior Center accepts appointments by calling 388-2545 and ask for Ray. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Medical Office at the Senior Center where patients may also sign-up. Dr. Sherry Bassi is a retired faculty member of ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  Ray 575-388-2445

  • 09:30am  Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    We meet the first Tuesday of every month. Guests and prospective members welcome always.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  Roxana 575-388-8161 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 03:00pm  GRMC Community Mill Levy Forum  ::  Political

    Gila Regional is Hosting 4 community Forums to address any questions that the community may have regarding the Proposed Mill Levy Tax on the Ballot.   

    Location  GRMC Conference Room

    Contact  575-538-4870

  • 02:30pm - 05:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    The weekly workshop sessions will be held from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday from October 11 to November 22. It will be led by certified workshop leaders, Judy O’Loughlin and Mary Ann Finn. Call the Grant County Extension Office ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  "Arte Chicano de San Vicente: Reflections of the Chicano Community in Silver City" Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    The display will be at the Museum through January 8, 2017. Even though Silver City is known as an art destination, Chicano art is not as visible in the overall picture as it could be. Curators, Silvia Rueda and Angelica Padilla, ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Mariachi Canto a Mi Tierra de la UACJ Performance  ::  Arts & Music

    The performance will be followed immediately by an Ofrenda Procession beginning at Silver City Museum and proceeding through downtown Silver City to Miller Library.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:45pm  National Novel Writing Month Kickoff and Write-in  ::  Arts & Music

    During National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo), tens of thousands of people worldwide challenge themselves to produce a work of fiction. Anyone participating in National Novel Writing Month, or simply seeking a supportive spot to hang out and ...   

    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 - 06:15pm  Dimensions of the Heart: A Sufi Approach  ::  Spiritual

    A new 4-class series with Katherine Feist starts on 11/1 and runs for four consecutive Tuesdays. Attend one, some, or all four classes. Donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

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

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Silver City Dias de los Muertos  ::  Social Events

    Ofrendas, Talks , WNMU’s Mariachi Plata   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 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.

  • 02:00pm  City of Bayard Public Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and to solicit input on possible 2017 Colonias Infrastructure Fund Applications within the City of Bayard. A Colonia is defined as a rural community with a population of 25,000 or less ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

  • 04:00pm - 06:30pm  Community Meeting About Forest Plan Revision  ::  Public Meetings

    The Gila National Forest recently released the draft assessment report for feedback as part of the Forest Plan Revision process and highly encourages feedback on the draft assessment report and participation moving forward. Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  http://go.usa.gov/h88k or 575-388-8280 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

  • 06:30pm - 09:00pm  Silver City Dias de los Muertos  ::  Arts & Music

    6:30 PM, WNMU Parotti Hall. There will be a lecture by famed artist Catalina Delgado Trunk and following the lecture, at 7:30, an opening reception for Catalina Delgado Trunk at the McCray Gallery. This is also the location of a ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

  • 07:00pm  Silver City Photography Club Meeting: "Photographing Moab in a Different Light"  ::  Social Events

    Judy Beard and Jim Collar share tips on, "Photographing Moab in a Different Light.” Moab is known for its National Parks and for Dead Horse Point State Park. Judy and Jim will show some of the classic, iconic photographs from ...   

    Contact  860-670-4543

  • 07:00pm  Trivia Night at the Little Toad  ::  Social Events

    Free to play, with prizes for winning teams. Come alone or with a team. A Silver City tradition since 2013.   

  • 10:30am - 11:00am  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Book Talk and Signing with Bruce Wilson - "Death in the Black Patch"  ::  Arts & Music

    Bruce Wilson will speak about his new novel, Death in the Black Patch. In 1906 Kentucky, Wes Wilson stands in his freshly plowed tobacco field. This crop is his life’s blood, and Wes is determined that nothing—not the devious tobacco ...   

    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  Congressional Candidate Debate  ::  Political

    Republican Steve Pearce and Democrat Merrie Lee Soules, candidates for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District will participate in a debate.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

  • 01:30pm  SW New Mexico Council of Government Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    A closed session may be called, during the regular board meeting, pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15 (H). If you are an individual with a disability, who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary ...   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

    Contact  575-388-1509

  • 02:00pm - 03:00pm  GRMC Community Mill Levy Forum  ::  Political

    Gila Regional is Hosting 4 community Forums to address any questions that the community may have regarding the Proposed Mill Levy Tax on the Ballot.   

    Location  GRMC Conference Room

    Contact  575-538-4870

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Guest speakers will be two sisters, Jen Cooper and Cynthia Cooper, who were mentored by SWNM Green Chamber member Wentz Electric. They have a new thriving small business in town. Their topic for the evening - "Cooper Power Solutions, Adventures ...   

    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.

  • 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 - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

    Shop locally for your holiday gifts! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

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

  • 10:30am - 12:30pm  Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Check in at front desk. Free Senior Adult Care Services are available at the Silver City Senior Center each Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for info call: Gigi Ellis, (505) 358-1590    

    Location  Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic

    Contact  Maggie Anderson 575-388-4539

  • 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  New Mexico Education Retirement Association Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All persons receiving ERA benefits, whether classified or credentialed, are welcome to attend. NMAER is a way to continue to serve the children of New Mexico. So take this opportunity to renew old acquaintances, make new friends and keep abreast of ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Guest speaker Karen Beckenbach will talk about rafting through the Grand Canyon. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting, all are welcome to attend.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Church of the Good Shepherd 112th Annual Bazaar  ::  Fundraiser

    The Garage Sale Area will open at 8:00am.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 09:00am  Silver City Adventure Trails: All Sours Town & Trail 10,000  ::  Fundraiser

    Our 8th annual event features 5K & 10K trail races that depart from Spring Street Park and ascend to Boston Hill. Age-group prizes & a promised runner’s high. $25 entry fee. Who benefits: Those that run, plus the proceeds go ...   

    Location  Spring Street Park

    Contact  Jim McIntosh 575-574-2902 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

    Shop locally for your holiday gifts! Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Parting the Veils: Spiritual Alchemy with Tarot  ::  Spiritual

    Cost: $20 (cash, check or credit card) Must R.S.V.P. to register! Limited to 12 participants. This engaging experiential will explore the seven primary Alchemical operations represented in the Azoth which, along with Tarot, were important tools in the spiritual kit of ...   

    Location  New Church of the Southwest Desert

    Contact  Stewart Warren 505-881-2499

  • 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

  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm  Fiddling Friends With Bayou Seco  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  Copper Quail Gallery Art Show and Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    The Show, "Seeing: Inside/Outside," features Jo Thomas' Mixed Media Assemblages and Modern Mosaics. The "Meet the Artist" Reception is from 1-5 PM. Refreshments will be served. The Gallery is open seven days a week during Nov.-Dec., from 11AM-4PM.   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

    Contact  575-388-2646

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Guided Tour of the Mattocks Ruin Archaeology Site  ::  Tours

    Bill Hudson will lead a guided tour of the Mattocks Ruin Archaeology Site at 1 PM. at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site. The tour is free of charge, but donations are most welcomed. The tour lasts about 1 hour.   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3333

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