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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Tadpole Ridge, Trail 232 :: Tours
Meet in the South Parking Lot for carpooling. This moderate hike on a well-maintained trail at elevation 7300'- 7700’ passes through a flat, open ponderosa forest before ascending an east-facing slope. Legumes should be in bloom, including long-leaf cologania, Rocky ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org
10:00am - 11:00am "Exploring America on the Continental Divide." :: Spiritual
Though friends and family told her she'd be foolish to attempt this hike, Jenny "Cloud" Gaeng set out to walk the CDT and completed the 3,100-mile trek from Mexico to Canada. Her story includes five states, one bear attack and ...
10:00am - 03:00pm Guatemalan Mercado at The Commons :: Social Events
Affordable, authentic, handmade crafts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Volunteer Center of Grant County.
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact tvcgrantcounty.org or 575-388-2988
01:30pm - 04:30pm Painting Party with Rita Sherwood :: Arts & Music
Painting materials are separate. The "SPLASH" paint is $31.45; Other materials and refreshments are covered in the cost of $35.00. Must Pre-Register! A deposit of ½ will hold your space..The painting party includes step-by-step instructions to create your very own masterpiece painting in a ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Black Butterfly" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale :: Fundraiser
A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
02:00pm Special Meeting of the GRMC Cancer Center :: Public Meetings
The purpose of this meeting held by the Trustees of GRMC is to vote on the new contract with UNM.
Location Grant County Administration Center
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Legal Notices
The public is invited to attend.
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1569
05:00pm - 07:00pm Commissioner Edwards to Hold District 3 Listening Session :: Public Meetings
The purpose of the meeting is to explore the pros and cons of legalizing the use of Off Highway Vehicles, also known as side by sides or OHVs, on county roads.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact 575-654-4364
07:00pm Open Mic Night with Matt Cotton :: Arts & Music
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Grant County Fruit Harvesting Project :: Fundraiser
The Gleaners harvests fruit from owner’s trees. They offer the amount of fruit the homeowner wishes to keep. volunteer pickers will keep some fruit if they wish, and the remaining amount will go to local food pantries. Gleaners will supply ...
Contact 575-388-2988 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm
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
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Work Session AgendaIV. PurposeThe general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
10:00am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.
Location Big Ditch Park
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
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
01:00pm - 03:00pm Gila Valley Mobile Food Pantry in Cliff :: Health & Wellness
Individuals and families living in Cliff, Gila, Buckhorn, Redrock, and Mule Creek who would benefit from some supplemental food are encouraged to call or email or show up and register. Volunteers are always appreciated.
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:15am Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit :: Health & Wellness
For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/
Location Lotus Center
10:00am - 03:00pm Helping Seniors Stay Healthy :: Health & Wellness
Western New Mexico School of Nursing students will offer a variety of free health screenings at Grant County Senior Centers. All the health screenings are offered at no cost thanks to the support of Grant County, WNMU and Freeport McMoRan Foundation.
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact 575-956-3225
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
11:30am GCFRW July 19 Meeting :: Public Meetings
This month, on Wednesday, July 19, The Grant County Federated Republican Women will meet at The Old Hurley Store in Hurley at 11:30 a.m., instead of WNMU Cafeteria. Leslie Bronkin from Deming and of Tea Party fame will be our ...
Location Old Hurley Store
Contact Candy Luhrsen
01:00pm - 04:00pm Effective Meetings Workshop :: Education
The workshop is $25 per participant. Limited seating, registration is required. The workshop offers a set of proven practices that can allow businesses to make the most of their meetings. The workshop is part of an effort by the Nonprofit ...
Location Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic
Contact To register: 575-597-0035 or
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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 Copper Country Senior Olympics Meeting :: Public Meetings
Participants and general public are invited to attend.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
06:00pm - 08:00pm National Weather Service Advanced Skywarn Spotter Class :: Education
Free, no registration required; prerequisit is Basic Skywarn Spotter. Skywarn Spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the first line of defense against severe weather. NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to ...
Location WNMU Student Memorial Seminar Room
Contact
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale :: Fundraiser
A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Hero" (NR) 1:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Public InputDuring this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your concerns. This is not a question and ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
10:00am - 03:00pm Helping Seniors Stay Healthy :: Health & Wellness
Western New Mexico School of Nursing students will offer a variety of free health screenings at Grant County Senior Centers. All the health screenings are offered at no cost thanks to the support of Grant County, WNMU and Freeport McMoRan Foundation.
Location Mimbres Senior Center
Contact 575-956-3225
10:00am Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance :: Health & Wellness
First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.
Location Big Ditch Park
Contact Liz 575-3313-6883 or
12:00pm - 01:00pm "From Firehouse to Museum: The Founding of the Silver City Museum" :: Education
The first in a series of discussions, come to hear about the early days of the Museum and contribute your own stories. The Silver City Museum opened to the public in 1967 and shared space with the fire department its ...
Location Silver City Museum Annex
01:00pm Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting :: Legal Notices
Regular meeting.
Location Grant County Administration Center
03:00pm Tri-City Landfill Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
Items on the agenda will are for the June 30, 2016 Financial Statements and 2018 Final Budget. The public is invited to attend.If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign ...
Location Bayard City Hall
Contact 575-537-3327
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting :: Public Meetings
We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.
Location EMS Building
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org/
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Collecting for Back 2 School Bash :: Health & Wellness
Items for kids' backpacks due today. Please contact Dawn Starostka for information.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact Dawn Starostka 575-499-2728 or 575-644-5884
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
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
To be rescheduled: Plein Aire Painting with Chris Alvarez :: Arts & Music
This workshop will be rescheduled at a later date, so as not to conflict with the Clay Festival plein aire workshop.
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
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
12:00pm Youth Mural Camp Mural Dedication :: Arts & Music
Camp participants will designed and made tiles, and mosaiced a 40 foot wall on Cooper Street in front of the library.
Location Silver City Public Library
03:00pm - 05:00pm Auditions for "Who Invited Falstaff?" :: Arts & Music
Wendy Spurgeon to direct 8 actors in the a comedy by Frost McGahey. Performances on August 18, 19, 20.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact Contact Ted Presler (
05:00pm - 08:00pm CLAY Poker Fundraiser Training :: Fundraiser
Pre-poker is free; arrive at 5pm for the full training. Please email info@clayfestival.com.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact www.ClayFestival.com or
05:00pm Rocky Mountain Puppets Pajama Party :: Kids' Activity
Family members of all ages are invited to enjoy this free event. No registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
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 Sam Madan :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"How to be a Latin Lover" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 - 02:00pm Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op :: Social Events
Beautiful hand-crafted quilted bags, jewelry, rag rugs, handmade soap 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 and neighbors. If you ...
Location Market Cafe
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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.
10:00am - 01:00pm “Rhythms and Shakes, Sounds and Beats: a Workshop” :: Spiritual
Drums, bells, shakers, and the human voice are essential parts of many spiritual traditions. This workshop explores “holding the heart beat" and then playing with various other rhythmic sounds. Participants will also work a bit with voice and overtones; and ...
Contact Lynda at
10:00am - 04:00pm Bowl Making Workshop for Empty Bowls Community Dinner :: Fundraiser
Come to this free workshop and make a ceramic bowl to be sold at the Empty Bowls Community Dinner on October 28 to raise funds for our local food pantry. No experience or skill is necessary. Help end hunger in Grant ...
Location Syzygy Tile
01:00pm - 03:00pm Auditions for "Who Invited Falstaff?" :: Arts & Music
Wendy Spurgeon to direct 8 actors in the a comedy by Frost McGahey. Performances on August 18, 19, 20.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact Contact Ted Presler (
06:00pm - 09:00pm CLAY Festival Farm-to-Table Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
Locally grown food from Silver City Farmer's Market vendors. The menu of chilled beet and chipotle soup, pit-roasted lamb, black beans, nopales con queso fresco, blue corn mesquite tortillas, salad, and a special dessert will be prepared by local chefs ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.clayfestival.com/store/p106/farmtotable.
06:30pm Natalie Grace :: Arts & Music
Las Cruces singer/songwriter
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"How to be a Latin Lover" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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