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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wind River" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Black Jack Trail :: Tours
Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater for carpooling. This moderate hike on FS Trail 568 at elevation 6300 feet starts at the Black Jack Campground. Expect to see geraniums, fleabanes, ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org
10:00am - 11:00am “Keeping Your Head above Water When the World is Going Crazy” :: Spiritual
Reverend Carole Czujko will talk about the balance of being able to help others more by keeping ourselves healthy. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available for parents who would like to attend. There ...
Contact
12:00pm - 05:00pm Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods Competition :: Social Events
The free event will feature the vintage automobiles competing to win trophies in several categories. The photo exhibition, "Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods" will be open at the Frances McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art through October 5.
Location WNMU Juan Chacon Building
Contact wnmu.edu/culture
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Despicable Me 3" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
05:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Fundraiser
"Early Souper Sunday Supper" Homemade vegetable soups (with and without beef), cornbread, and homemade ice cream will be featured! A $10 donation is requested.Bridge Community holds the vision of a Senior Living facility for our area that encompasses independent living, assisted living, ...
Location First United Methodist Church
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wind River" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
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
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend.
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1569
07:00pm Open Mic with Dustin Hamman :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wind River" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work/Regular Session :: Legal Notices
AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy AriasV. Public Input• During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com/meeting_documents_and_video.php?CID=PVUM4
02:00pm - 03:00pm Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais :: Health & Wellness
A new 6-class series with Dixie Dexter runs for six consecutive Tuesdays. Attend one, some, or all six classes. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! $5 per class.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org
05:30pm Opening Reception for Grant County Art Guild 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
The Grant County Art Guild invites the public to a gala opening reception for their 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit. The Purchase Prize Show will then be available for viewing from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. September 22, 23,24,29,30 ...
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Public Meeting to Vote on "Welcome to Silver City" Signs :: Legal Notices
The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the "Welcome to Silver City" Signs that were submitted by the public. You may also vote early online at www.townofsilvercity.org or on the TOSC Community Development Department page on Facebook. For ...
Location Silver City Annex Building
Contact www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6349
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Kirtan :: Spiritual
Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations accepted.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-96-6647
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
Grant County Art Guild Annual Three Day, All Day Workshop :: Arts & Music
Workshop in all painting media taught by Krystyna Robbins, well known Texas artist and art instructor and this year’s judge of the Guild’s 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit. See Krystyna’s work and her credentials on her website www.krystynarobbins.com. The workshop ...
Contact For information see www.gcag or call 575-590-1588
Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wind River" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
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
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
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
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Lunch Meeting :: Political
Amy Wagner, the new Executive Director of the Gospel Mission, will speak. A hot buffet lunch will be served for a cost of $10. Members are encouraged to bring canned items for the mission or for care packages to be ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch & Learn: "From Yosemite Valley to the Summit of Mount Whitney" :: Education
"Hiking the John Muir Trail in the Summer of 1968” presented by Julian Lee. This program is free and open to the public.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or at http://www.will-learning.com/#/
01:00pm Babytime, Sing & Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
01:00pm - 04:00pm Fundraising for Nonprofits Workshop :: Education
The workshop is $25 per participant. Limited seating is due to the interactive nature of the workshop, so registration is required. At the workshop, participants will explore methods to diversify nonprofit funding streams fundraising, principals of fundraising and the essential ...
Location Hidalgo Community Health Center
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
04:00pm - 05:00pm Future Engineers :: Kids' Activity
Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, 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
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Trad.Attack! Concert Featuring Sounds From Estonia :: Arts & Music
Admission is $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Hunter Hall, in the Office of Cultural Affairs or online at wnmu.edu/culture. Drawing inspiration from recordings of the great Estonian folk singers and instrumentalists, Trad.Attack! brings these traditions to the ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact 575-538-6469 or www.wnmu.edu/culture
"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Wind River" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:00am Fort Bayard Late Summer Film Series: "Lonely Are the Brave" :: Arts & Music
Stars Kirk Douglas, and examines a New Mexico cowboy’s struggle to deal with the passing away of the way of life of the cowboy in the 20th century. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact 575-388-4862
10:30am - 11:30am 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
12:00pm - 01:00pm Panel Discussion: "The Legacy of Segregation in Grant County" :: Education
This discussion will be moderated by Cindy Provencio, Miller Library Program Manager of Operations and Special Events. Panelists will include local Hispanics who encountered racial discrimination and segregation. Much of the institutional segregation in schools and housing in Grant County ...
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lone Wolf: Hunting in the Gila with Alejandro Muñoz :: Social Events
Free. Conservationist and hunter Alejandro (Alex) G. Muñoz, Jr. shares and relives some exciting hunting adventures and memories. A long-time bow hunter, Alex will recount his tales of bow hunting elk during the rut, which he finds challenging and rewarding.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
02:15pm - 03:15pm Nde-benah with Joe Saenz :: Social Events
Free. This presentation will help you see "Nde-benah," the wilderness home of the Nde, or Chiricahua Apaches, through the eyes of native wilderness guide and outfitter Joe Saenz. Joe advocates for Apache Lifeways and is very involved in efforts to ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
03:30pm - 04:30pm Food for a Bountiful, Dry World with Richard Felger :: Social Events
Free. Botanist Dr. Richard Felger will make a powerful case in favor of growing food crops that are native and well-adapted to the Southwest. As climate change causes our region to become hotter and drier, we cannot continue to grow ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
04:00pm WildWorks: Architects Delight :: Kids' Activity
Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. During September we will experiment and explore with the "Architects Delight" (see link below). Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary."Architects Delight" STEM to Read Trunk from the ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
06:00pm WNMU Homecoming Kick-off Social :: Social Events
Followed by an Alumni Association General Meeting.
Location University Course at Scott Park
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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/
07:00pm Seeds of Consciousness with Jack Loeffler :: Social Events
Suggested donation $10. For over 50 years, Jack Loeffler has been recording conversations with people from every cultural persuasion throughout the American West and Mexico. In this presentation, he will provide audio vignettes edited from a repertoire of conversations that ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 04:00pm 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Purchase Prize Art Show open to the public.
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
10:00am Circles of Sound Celebrating the Equinox :: Spiritual
Circles of sound gather around the world every Equinox and Solstice to weave our sacred sounds and consciousness with the intentions of Harmony, Acceptance, Unity, Joy, Compassion, Love and Appreciation for all beings of the planet. Bring a friend, a ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647 or
10:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Homecoming Registration :: Social Events
Lunch with the Mustang football team and coaches follows at 12:00 p.m. in the Alumni Gardens. Cost to attend is $15 per person.
Location Hunter Hall Plaza
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
10:30am - 12:00pm "Sanctuary" - Film and Discussion with Victor Masayesva :: Social Events
Returning to the Gila River Festival, Hopi filmmaker Victor Masayesva will present and discuss his in-progress film, Sanctuary. Many indigenous people including the Hopi, Nahua and Maya have a special connection with corn to the extent that you can say ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
01:00pm - 02:00pm Icons of the Gila with Diana Molina :: Social Events
Free. Artist and photographer Diana Molina’s presentation features her stunning photos of the Gila region and Chihuahuan Desert’s native food plants, and discusses how the land itself has a direct influence in the creation of human cultures. Our geography unifies ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
02:15pm - 03:15pm Tending the Forest: Traditional Land Stewardship Practices of Indigenous Peoples with Lyla June Johnston :: Social Events
Free. The mythology purveyed by contemporary and colonial anthropologists is that this continent was sparsely inhabited by “primitive” nomads who had little effect on the ecology of the land. Johnston leverages her experience as an indigenous woman who has lived ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
03:30pm - 04:30pm Culturally Significant Plants of the Chiricahua Apache with Phillip Koszarek :: Social Events
Free. Wild plants of the Chihuahan Desert and mountains of the Madrean Archipelago provided nutrition and made up a large part of the Chiricahua Apache's material culture. Traditionally the Chiricahua Apache survived through a combination of hunting and gathering and ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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
06:00pm WNMU Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner :: Social Events
Rosie Gomez ’02, and Thaxter ‘Scrappy’ Richard ’97 will be honored as the 2017 Distinguished Alumni. Larry Barstow ’62 will be honored as the 2017 Outstanding Alum. Cost to attend the dinner is $20 person.
Location WNMU Mustang Dining Hall
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
06:30pm Sam Madden :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm Winona LaDuke to Give Keynote Address at Gila River Festival :: Social Events
No tickets needed. Suggested donation is $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to protect the Gila River. LaDuke’s keynote presentation will address native food plants that are an integral part of the Anishinaabe people’s culture ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
09:00pm WNMU Homecoming 80's Dance Party :: Social Events
Prizes for best dressed will be awarded.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
"Gathering the Gila" - 13th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org
Grant County Fair :: Social Events
For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/
Location Grant County Fair Grounds
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 2:30 & 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am WNMU Homecoming Day :: Social Events
Homecoming Day will begin with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Homecoming Parade at 10:00 a.m. and a VIP tailgate at 11:00 a.m. in the Juan Chacon Building parking lot. Following the Mustang ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
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 - 10:30am Baking contest at Grant County Fair :: Social Events
The Baking Contest at the Grant County Fair will received baked goods in five categories and two age groups between 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Exhibit Hall. Judging to immediately follow.http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/39301-2nd-annual-baking-contest-at-grant-county-fair-on-saturday-sept-23-2019
Location Grant County Fairgrounds
Contact 575-313-4079
09:30am - 10:45am A Celebration of Seeds with Miguel Santistevan :: Social Events
Free. Interactive seed presentation with farmer, biologist, and teacher Miguel Santistevan. Miguel will demonstrate seeds of many native crop foods, and talk about their properties and adaptability to fluctuating conditions. “We are working to grow the ingredients of our traditional ...
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
10:00am - 04:00pm 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Purchase Prize Art Show open to the public.
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
10:00am - 04:00pm Bowl Glazing Workshop for Empty Bowls Community Dinner :: Social Events
Come glaze bowls for the Empty Bowls Community Dinner in October. Free. All materials provided and no experience necessary.
Location Syzygy Tile
10:00am - 11:30pm Gathering the Ancestors with Food and Story with Denise Chávez :: Social Events
Free. In this lively session, New Mexico author Denise Chávez shares stories with the audience that inform and celebrate the sacred in our own families’ histories. Bring a family recipe to share on a 3x5 card.
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
10:00am - 01:00pm Teen Hangout :: Kids' Activity
Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:30pm - 09:00pm Gila River Extravaganza :: Social Events
Featuring live music, spoken word poetry, tastings of native food products, kids’ activities and the beloved Monsoon Puppet Parade. Caliente will play Latin, Tejano, and R&B dance music, and the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers with the Gooday Family from ...
Location Big Ditch Park
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575-538-8078 or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
01:30pm WNMU Homecoming Game vs UT Permian :: Sports
Homecoming event.
Location WNMU Ben Altamirano Field
Contact 575-538-6675 or alumni.wnmu.edu
06:30pm Mike Montoya and Fatigo :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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