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Artists Invited to "Paint Out Silver" :: Arts & Music
The en plein air painting event will occur in and around downtown Silver City. All media are welcome and the public is invited to watch our talented area artists turn canvases into art! Picturesque backdrops are everywhere in our historic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact Call Rebecca at 575-654-4384 or Rita at 575-388-5262 for entry forms and/or more information.
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Circle" (NR) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Blues Festival Event Overview :: Arts & Music
This year’s Beer and Spirits Pavilion is hosted by Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery. There is no admission fee to the Pavilion and every drink is $5. There will be designated motorcycle parking, as well as many bike activities. There ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.silvercitybluesfestival.org
Silver City Public Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend :: Legal Notices
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 30. The Silver City Public Library regular hours areMonday - Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday
Location Silver City Public Library
10:00am - 02:00pm Lois Duffy Art Celebrating 20 Years in Silver City :: Arts & Music
During the Sunday BluesFest Art Walk from with 20% off on all paintings and 10% off on all prints & cards for the month of May
Location Lois Duffy Art
Contact 575-313-9631
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Blues Fest Red Dot Art Walk :: Arts & Music
Experience Silver! Experience Art ! The Silver City Art Association will be rolling out the red carpet- and the red “Art” dots as part of their annual Blues Fest Art Walk. Along with a wide variety of fantastic art, you ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
12:00pm - 01:00pm Silver City Blues Festival - Walker Shellist Duo :: Arts & Music
Location Gough Park
Contact Silvercitybluesfestival.org
01:30pm - 03:00pm Silver City Blues Festival - Pat "Guitar Slim" Chase :: Arts & Music
Location Gough Park
Contact Silvercitybluesfestival.org
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Life" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
03:00pm Silver City Blues Festival - Blues Harmonica Workshop with Ronnie Shellist :: Arts & Music
Location Gough Park
Contact Silvercitybluesfestival.org
03:45pm - 05:00pm Silver City Blues Festival - Chase Walker Band :: Arts & Music
Location Gough Park
Contact Silvercitybluesfestival.org
Silver City Public Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend :: Legal Notices
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 30. The Silver City Public Library regular hours areMonday - Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday
Location Silver City Public Library
Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications :: Education
The Summer Math and Science Healthcare (SMASH) Academy immerses high school freshmen in the different aspect of health care careers. The academy (June 5-9) tours local health care facilities, allows students to participate in fun science lab experiments and learn ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact To sign up for SMASH go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/smash2017/
Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications :: Education
Health Careers Academy offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to hone their skills in preparation for college. The five-week (June 18-July 21) academy includes tours of medical facilities, presentations by leaders in health care, team building and ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact To sign up for HCA go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/hca2017/
09:00am - 06:00pm Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Circle" (NR) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetary :: Social Events
This year's event will be hosted by Marine Corps League 1328.
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
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
07:00pm Open Mic Night :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Hummingbird Festival Taking Vendor Applications :: Social Events
The annual Hummingbird Festival, which has a new home at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, is now taking vendor applications for August 5-,6 2017. Space is limited, so reserve your place for this special event now.
Contact Call 307-640-3012 or 575-536-3333 and leave a message, please.
09:00am - 06:00pm Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Circle" (NR) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am Storytime :: 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 necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Hurley Town Council Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
Items listed: Approval of Interim Budget Fiscal Year 2017-2018, Approval to Hire Maintenance Labor Position with a Closed Session Pursuant to 10-15-1 (H)(2) 1978 NMSA for: Discussion to Hire Maintenance Labor Position. This meeting is open to the public and ...
Location Hurley Town Hall
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Celebrate Recovery :: Health & Wellness
A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
Contact 575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963
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
09:00am - 06:00pm Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Circle" (NR) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am Babytime, Sing & Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Location Ace Hardware
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, 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
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
Location Buckhorn Saloon
06:30pm First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Get your tickets starting May 24 at First New Mexico Bank, Circle Heart Western Wear, and Lawley Dodge - $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Gates open at 6:30 pm with the mutton busting getting underway at 7:30 ...
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications :: Education
The Summer Math and Science Healthcare (SMASH) Academy immerses high school freshmen in the different aspect of health care careers. The academy (June 5-9) tours local health care facilities, allows students to participate in fun science lab experiments and learn ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact To sign up for SMASH go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/smash2017/
09:00am - 06:00pm Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Circle" (NR) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
05:30pm ACLU-NM People Power Webinar :: Education
View a live webinar hosted by the ACLU of NM which will detail ongoing projects and unveil a NM-specific resource webpage to assist in the fight to protect our civil liberties.
Location Dr. Arizaga's Office Annex
Contact 575-590-4809 or
05:30pm Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Social Events
Dave Baker will talk about the Project on Pope Street (where he is turning the former Golden Dragon Restaurant into a place for innovation and community). Please join us! Come hungry and you can order and purchase food and drinks of ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
06:30pm - 08:30pm Citizens' Town Hall for Constituents of Rep. Steve Pearce :: Political
Constituents of Rep. Steve Pearce will hold a Town Hall to voice their concerns and discuss recent developments in Congress. Rep. Pearce will not be attending this gathering, but it will be videotaped and presented to him.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
06:30pm First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Get your tickets starting May 24 at First New Mexico Bank, Circle Heart Western Wear, and Lawley Dodge - $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Gates open at 6:30 pm with the mutton busting getting underway at 7:30 ...
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
06:30pm - 08:30pm Rep. Pearce Town Hall in Bayard :: Political
Rep. Steve Pearce will be present at this Town Hall. The venue has a capacity of 35 people.
Location Sugar Shack
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wonder Woman" (PG-13) 12:00, 3:30 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Registration for Silver City CLAY Festival Workshops :: Arts & Music
Register now for workshops. Spaces may be limited. For more information visit www.clayfestival.com.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact To register: http://www.clayfestival.com/store/c1/CLAYregistration
Summer Youth Academies Still Accepting Applications :: Education
Health Careers Academy offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to hone their skills in preparation for college. The five-week (June 18-July 21) academy includes tours of medical facilities, presentations by leaders in health care, team building and ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact To sign up for HCA go to http://outreach.wnmu.edu/hca2017/
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Special Meeting AgendaIV. Approve/Disapprove Agreement No. A-17-15; Mining Lease between Commissioner of Public Lands and Grant CountyV. Approve/Disapprove Letter regarding Grant County’s involvement in the Forest ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com
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
11:30am Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting :: Public Meetings
All persons drawing Educational Retirements funds are urged to attend themeeting. There will be updates on legislation affecting education and the Educational Retirement Association. Preparations for the acknowledgement of educators for the end of the year will also be made.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-538-5754
04:00pm - 05:15pm Dance Elemental :: Health & Wellness
Free Introductory Class on Friday, April 28. Attend one, some, or all six classes. Cost: $10 Drop-in, or $8 w/ a TLC Class Card. Six Consecutive Fridays Beginning on May 5. this is a contemporary movement choice for body awakening ...
Location Lotus Center
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women Embracing Recovery :: Health & Wellness
This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032
06:30pm First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Get your tickets starting May 24 at First New Mexico Bank, Circle Heart Western Wear, and Lawley Dodge - $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Gates open at 6:30 pm with the mutton busting getting underway at 7:30 ...
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Beauty and the Beast" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wonder Woman" (PG-13) 12:00, 3:30 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 11:00am Rodeo Roundup Pancake Breakfast :: Social Events
Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee $6 a plate provided by the Kiwanis. Meet Rodeo personalities, see the star of the show, a bronc and/or bull, Copper CowBells booth, and more.
Location 1st New Mexico Bank
Contact 575-313-2793
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmer's Market :: Social Events
Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.
Location Silver City Farmers Market
09:00am - 01:00pm Church of the Good Shepherd Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
Clothes, toys, books, housewares, collectibles, tools, bedding, baby swing, exercise equipment, outdoor grill.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
09:00am Shriner's Hospital Sweet Onion Sale :: Fundraiser
These sweet summer onions are a hit year after year, and if you missed out last year, now is your chance to get a couple bags of these sweet onions, imported to Grant County from the bountiful Carzalia Valley of ...
Location Albertsons
Contact www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org 575-654-5102 or 575-538-8561
09:30am Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard :: Tours
The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-956-3294, 575-574-8779 or 970-222-2433.
01:00pm - 03:00pm Co-op Explorers DIY Class: Make Stuffed Strawberries :: Kids' Activity
Learn how to make stuffed strawberries and then eat them! This fun, tasty and nutritious snack can easily be made by kids. Eating seasonally helps you learn the seasons. Kids of all ages are welcome and kids ages 12 and ...
Location Market Cafe Community Room
02:00pm Jan Sherman to Sign Book, "Hypnotizing Chickens" :: Arts & Music
Jan Sherman will speak about her recently published book of memoirs, "Hypnotizing Chickens and Other Stories: My Memories of Mogollon." There will be short readings from the book, as well as a special performance of the original "Hypnotizing Chickens" song ...
Location Glenwood Library
Contact 575-539-2277 or www.glenwoodlibrary.com
06:30pm First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo :: Social Events
Get your tickets starting May 24 at First New Mexico Bank, Circle Heart Western Wear, and Lawley Dodge - $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Gates open at 6:30 pm with the mutton busting getting underway at 7:30 ...
Location Southwest HorsemanG??s Arena
Contact www.silvercityprorodeo.com
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Beauty and the Beast" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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