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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
10:00am - 11:00am “Sufism 101: An Introduction and Invitation” :: Spiritual
This Sunday is also a Family Program Service. Katherine Feist is a licensed social worker, an ordained minister, and a senior teacher in the Inayati Order. She has served as an educator in both pre-school and university and worked as ...
01:30pm - 04:30pm CLAY Festival Mud-Slinging Rodeo :: Arts & Music
No registration required to watch; email if you are interesting in entering. To enter this contest, please send an email to leybaingallsarts@qwestoffice.net and include your: Name (first and last), Phone (preferably cell), Email. The completition will be judged by Claude Smith & Curtis Dinwiddie. Clay ...
Location Big Ditch Park
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"How to be a Latin Lover" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am CLAY Festival Tour: Syzygy Tile :: Tours
Tour also at 2pm-3pm; 25 participants maximum, Free, no registration required. Led by the showroom manager, tour this entirely handmade artisan tile factory located in Silver City.
Location Syzygy Tile
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 with Byron Trammell :: 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
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 09:30pm Community Partnership for Children Public Session :: Health & Wellness
Community members are invited to hear about shared services, both locally and nationally.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
08:45am - 11:00am CLAY Festival Tour: Central Mining District :: Tours
11 participant maximum; $10. A guided multi-stop bus tour of the historic mining district covering the area from Bayard to Santa Rita. Led by Terry Humble, a former underground miner, the history and commentaries of the local underground mines will be given. ...
Location Silver City Visitor Center
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
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPlay at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
3rd-6th grade. Free, 15 participant maximum. Pre-registration not required; come 30 minutes before start of program for admission ticket. Inspired by the book The Moon Was at a Fiesta, this year’s CLAYPlay will focus on the three sisters: squash, corn, and ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
03:00pm Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
See link for aganda: http://www.grantcountynm.com/meeting_documents_and_video.php?CID=TC4J7
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com/meeting_documents_and_video.php?CID=TC4J7
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Public Meetings
This is a meeting of the Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District. The public is invited to attend.
Location Cliff/Gila Fire Department
Contact 575-388-1569
05:30pm - 07:30pm Living in the World: A Community Talking Circle :: Social Events
Share thoughts and feelings on current events. Donations welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
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
06:00pm Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Public Meetings
See website for agenda: http://www.townofsilvercity.org/r/legalnotes.php
Location Grant County Administration Center
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
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:15am - 11:00am CLAY Festival Tour: Mimbres Culture Heritage Site :: Tours
25 participant maximum; $10. Tour a site that contains prehistoric ruins of the Mimbres Culture dating back to 400 AD. Marilyn Markel, Grant County Archaeological Society, will present a power point history talk and take participants on the Mattocks Ruin trail walk. ...
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact http://www.clayfestival.com/store/p116/mimbresculture
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 - 11:00am CLAY Festival Tour: Syzygy Tile :: Tours
Tour also at 2pm-3pm; 25 participants maximum, Free, no registration required. Led by the showroom manager, tour this entirely handmade artisan tile factory located in Silver City.
Location Syzygy Tile
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPlay at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
3rd-6th grade. Free, 15 participant maximum. Pre-registration not required; come 30 minutes before start of program for admission ticket. Inspired by the book The Moon Was at a Fiesta, this year’s CLAYPlay will focus on the three sisters: squash, corn, and ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm - 07:30pm Child Care Provider Recruitment Event :: Public Meetings
Information on how to be a registered or licensed child care provider.
Location Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department
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
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:30pm "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the El Sol Theater :: Arts & Music
Preview show tickets for these shows will be $8. Tickets for all shows are available now at Yada Yada Yarn, at 621 North Bullard Street
Location El Sol Theater
Contact 575-388-3350
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
"Valerian" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:45am - 09:30am CLAY Festival Tour: Walking Through Mining History on Boston Hill :: Tours
20 participant maximum; $10. Take a walk led by Andrew Lindlof and explore the mining history and landscape of Boston Hill. The walk will cover much of Boston Hill's history, including stops at some of the more notable mines while ...
Location Cooper Street Trail Head
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
02:00pm - 03:30pm CLAYPlay at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
3rd-6th grade. Free, 15 participant maximum. Pre-registration not required; come 30 minutes before start of program for admission ticket. Inspired by the book The Moon Was at a Fiesta, this year’s CLAYPlay will focus on the three sisters: squash, corn, and ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 08:00pm Artist Reception for Bede Clarke :: Arts & Music
Blue Dome Gallery at Bear Mountain Lodge.
Location Bear Mountain Lodge
Contact http://www.clayfestival.com/store/p109/BedeClarkeReception
05:30pm - 07:30pm Child Care Provider Recruitment Event :: Public Meetings
Information on how to be a registered or licensed child care provider.
Location Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department
07:30pm "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the El Sol Theater :: Arts & Music
Preview show tickets for these shows will be $8. Tickets for all shows are available now at Yada Yada Yarn, at 621 North Bullard Street
Location El Sol Theater
Contact 575-388-3350
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
06:30am - 05:00pm Gila/Mimbres Community Radio/KURU 89.1 "Flash" Fund Drive :: Fundraiser
Donate by visiting GMCR.org; by calling 575-579-4891; by mailing or dropping off a check.
Location KURU Radio Station
Contact GMCR.org or 575-597-4891
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 - 11:00am CLAY Festival Tour: Syzygy Tile :: Tours
Tour also at 2pm-3pm; 25 participants maximum, Free, no registration required. Led by the showroom manager, tour this entirely handmade artisan tile factory located in Silver City.
Location Syzygy Tile
02:00pm Summer Reading Program: End of Summer Party! :: Kids' Activity
Grand Prize Drawings for those who have completed their reading logs, made possible by a grant from Walmart. Snacks for everyone! Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for making the summer reading program possible!
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
03:30pm - 05:30pm Artist Reception at the Silver City Museum :: Arts & Music
Ann McMahon's exhibition of photographs, "The Disappearing Mining Landscape of Grant County," and a selection of minerals. Meet Dan Turner, local copper jewelry artist, in the Museum Store.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or
05:00pm - 08:00pm Gallery Night - Clay and More! :: Arts & Music
Galleries in Silver City’s historic district are getting ready for an exciting gallery night. The early evening gallery walk will take place from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. and will feature a wide variety of exceptional local art and fine ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
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 - 09:30pm The Gila Mobsters :: Arts & Music
Live Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:30pm "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the El Sol Theater Grand Premiere :: Arts & Music
This will be a special night with refreshments, a theater tour, and conversations with the cast and director. A RSVP is required for this event, for which there is also a suggested donation of $50. RSVP to virustheater@gmail.com no later ...
Location El Sol Theater
Contact
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
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament for CLAY Festival :: Fundraiser
The fundraiser is $50 per player and will be geared towards donations and fun – not the risk of wagering. Donated prizes from local businesses will be awarded to the top ten players. First place is a week-long getaway at ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact www.ClayFestival.com or
08:00am - 04:00pm Military/Veteran Women's Expo 2017 CANCELLED :: Health & Wellness
The Expo is limited to the first forty pre-registered women. It is designed for military women in Silver City and surrounding communities in the southwestern part of the state. Women veterans will learn and ask questions about VA and state ...
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
Contact To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veteran-womens-expo-2017-silver-city-nm-tickets-35022018801.
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 - 11:00am Savvy Caregiver Course for Families Facing Alzheimer's :: Health & Wellness
Free seven session course presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter will be held each Saturday, July 29 - September 9. The class is open to all citizens of Silver City and surrounding communities. Class size is limited and they ...
Location Church of Christ
Contact 575-358-1950 or
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 - 11:30am CLAY Festival Edible MUD Pie Contest :: Social Events
Bring your pie between 10 am and 10:30 am to enter (for free!); judging begins at 10:30 am. Mud pies will be awarded based on taste, presentation, and creativity with prizes given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Spectators are ...
Location Market Cafe
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
10:00am - 01:00pm Mud Fun For Kids! :: Kids' Activity
Get your hands dirty and play with clay! Children cannot be left unattended. Free. For further details, visit CLAYFestival.com.
Location Market Cafe Portico
Contact 575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Woman's Club to Distribute Free School Supplies :: Social Events
Anyone with children K-12th grade from any school in Grant County can pick up their children’s school supplies. The items will be separated by grade level and each child will be given a bag of grade-appropriate supplies. One bag for ...
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 575-534-0505 or http://silvercitywomansclub.org/
06:30pm - 09:30pm The Black Teas :: Arts & Music
Live Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:30pm Virus Theater Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" :: Arts & Music
Tickets are $10; students $5 for Thursdays and Sundays, and are available now at Yada Yada Yarn, at 621 North Bullard Street.
Location El Sol Theater
Contact 575-388-3350
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