SILVER CITY WEATHER
facebook logo

We're giving our staff a break this week; we won't be sending a newsletter again until Sunday's Calendar mailing. We wish you and yours safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Calendar

Flat View
By Year
Monthly View
By Month
Weekly View
By Week
Daily View
Today
Jump to month
Jump to month
Search
Search

Weekly View

December 03, 2017 - December 09, 2017
December 03, 2017 - December 09, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Christmas Mercado in Hanover  ::  Social Events

    Vendors of all kinds, fresh Christmas trees, baked goods, menudo, tamales and more. Pictures with Santa. 8 miles east of Silver City.   

    Location  Hanover Outpost

    Contact  575-537-5397

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Casa de Amor Para Niños"  ::  Spiritual

    Dale Giese will talk about the Casa de Amor Para Niños Orphanage in Palomas, Mexico. On Dec. 8, Giese will be taking Christmas presents to the orphanage. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available ...   

    Contact  email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.uufsc.com

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Paint Party With Paul Hotvedt  ::  Arts & Music

    Be guided step by step through the painting process,,,,for beginners and experienced...enjoy refreshments. A safe place to do art. 45.00, materials & refreshment included. Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS, must preregister with a deposit of one half.   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

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

    "American Made" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 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

  • 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. Free, sponsored by the Active & Alive program. New location - Gough Park.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am  "500 miles" a Heroes and Horses Documentary Screening  ::  Arts & Music

    "500 Miles", a short documentary of a journey that Heroes and Horses embarked upon last Spring. 6 Veterans and their 17 fresh Mustangs came into Silver City from Quemado on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) as the first leg of ...   

    Location  Silco Theatre

  • 10:00am  New Mexico CAP Entity Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 4:00 pm on December 1, 2017 in the Grant County Manager’s Office. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-542-9341

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  "500 miles" a Heroes and Horses Documentary Screening  ::  Arts & Music

    "500 Miles", a short documentary of a journey that Heroes and Horses embarked upon last Spring. 6 Veterans and their 17 fresh Mustangs came into Silver City from Quemado on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) as the first leg of ...   

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County Regular Meeting and Christmas Celebration   ::  Political

    A short meeting to discuss recent events will follow a potluck meal. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring a dish to share and a Toy for Tots or something for the Silver City Gospel Mission (canned or dry ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    “Norman Rockwell” images sell the holidays as a time when families gather in peace and harmony; the reality for many families, including those with LGBTQ members and supporters, is often not quite tranquil. Holiday gatherings often bring up unhealed hurts ...   

    Contact  575-590-8797

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

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 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

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  One Million Bones Project Community Day  ::  Social Events

    Bear Mountain Lodge views One Million Bones as not only public art but also as a chance to make a small inroad into world peace. Members of the public are invited to bring pieces up the hill. Participants should bring water and ...   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  575-538-2538 or www.bearmountainlodge.com

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 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

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Living Lines in Fall Botanicals With Lisa Coddingham  ::  Arts & Music

    Please preregister. A deposit of 1/2 will hold your spot, make checks out to Lisa Coddingham. Fee: $235.00 (includes resource list and supportive handouts.) Materials are separate. Keep expanding your drawing and color knowledge as autumn brings inspiring subjects to draw and paint. ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will create snowy owls. 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.

  • 12:30pm - 04:30pm  NM Direct Caregivers Coalition Caregiver's Course  ::  Education

    Free, registration required. This 4-hour facilitated training gives family caregivers, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Attendants, Direct Support Personnel and other healthcare workers in New Mexico the opportunity to explore topics and issues that are fundamental to their caregiving. The ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  To register: 575-388-1198 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will do window painting at WildWorks. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! 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

    Light snacks will be provided by the Green Chamber. We want to say thanks to our present board members and find out what Green Drinks participants value the most about Southwest NM Green Chamber. Raul Turrieta, our County Assessor, will also ...   

    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.

  • 06:30pm  "Mimbres Dimples, Slipslop and Clapboard - What They are and What They Mean"  ::  Education

     Dimples, slipslop, and clapboard are all technical terms for details of Mimbres pottery manufacture. Dr. Stephen H. Lekson thinks some of the evidence in these details may link early Mimbres and Hohokam and says that later evidence shows connections between Mimbres ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Living Lines in Fall Botanicals With Lisa Coddingham  ::  Arts & Music

    Please preregister. A deposit of 1/2 will hold your spot, make checks out to Lisa Coddingham. Fee: $235.00 (includes resource list and supportive handouts.) Materials are separate. Keep expanding your drawing and color knowledge as autumn brings inspiring subjects to draw and paint. ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    You are welcome to attend our monthly member’s meeting.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-313-4591

  • 12:00pm - 08:00pm  Fifth Annual Festival of Trees Grand Opening  ::  Social Events

    The Festival of Trees is a celebration of the holiday season and the wonder of individual expression and creativity. Local artists, individuals, and organizations will decorate live Christmas trees and agave stalks, and all community members will have a chance ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org, or 575-388-3342

  • 12:30pm - 04:30pm  NM Direct Caregivers Coalition Caregiver's Course  ::  Education

    Free, registration required. This 4-hour facilitated training gives family caregivers, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Attendants, Direct Support Personnel and other healthcare workers in New Mexico the opportunity to explore topics and issues that are fundamental to their caregiving. The ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Senior Center

    Contact  To register: 575-388-1198 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm  Bobby Unser to Give WNMU Fall 2017 Commencement Address  ::  Social Events

    More than 300 Mustangs will graduate from Western New Mexico University at the fall commencement convocation.  Indy racing legend Bobby Unser will give the commencement address. People not able to attend can watch by streaming the ceremony live online. Details are ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  wnmu.edu

  • 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 - 09:00pm  Brent Flenniken Watercolor Art Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    Several of Flenniken’s new pieces focus on well-known Silver City and Grant County locations, including the El Sol Theatre, the Murray Hotel, and the St. Vincent de Paul and Santa Clara Catholic Churches. After the exhibit, the Aldea Gallery will be ...   

    Location  Aldea Gallery of Art

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Barb Fila and Joe K  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Holiday Concert and Sing-A-Long  ::  Arts & Music

    Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on bass violin. Free.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "My Little Pony: The Movie" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Coco" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Christmas Bazaar  ::  Social Events

    Handmade items from local artists. Mimbres Roundup Lodge, Acklin Hill Road, San Lorenzo (go left at T before the Elementary School.    

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    The High Desert Humane will be holding their monthly REDUCED FEE vaccination clinic. Rabies-$10 plus the license-$2.50-$20, Dog Combo-$20, Cat combo-$18, Bordetella-$20, Leukemia-$20, Micro-chipping-$25, Deworming by weight $10-$45.    

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Speak Up on Issues of Healthcare, Women, Media, and Public Safety  ::  Political

    The State Platform and Resolutions Committee (SPARC) of the Democratic Party of NM is meeting to discuss these issues. Interested Democrats and other members of the public can attend to talk about the state of our current political environment.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  575-654-6060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or NMce2democraticvoices.org

  • 10:00am - 08:00pm  Fifth Annual Festival of Trees  ::  Social Events

    The Festival of Trees is a celebration of the holiday season and the wonder of individual expression and creativity. Local artists, individuals, and organizations will decorate live Christmas trees and agave stalks, and all community members will have a chance ...   

    Location  Curious Kumquat

    Contact  www.guadalupemontessori.org or 575-388-3343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some cases, books may be priced higher. Clearance items sales are in the FOL parking lot where visitors can buy a bag of books ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

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

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Living Lines in Fall Botanicals with Lisa Coddingham  ::  Arts & Music

    Keep expanding your drawing and color knowledge as autumn brings inspiring subjects to draw and paint. This workshop supports your personal goals whether its drawing, painting or both. Drawing and color charts get you started before painting your autumn subjects. ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 06:30pm  The Gila Mobsters  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "My Little Pony: The Movie" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

Content on the Beat

WARNING: All articles and photos with a byline or photo credit are copyrighted to the author or photographer. You may not use any information found within the articles without asking permission AND giving attribution to the source. Photos can be requested and may incur a nominal fee for use personally or commercially.

Disclaimer: If you find errors in articles not written by the Beat team but sent to us from other content providers, please contact the writer, not the Beat. For example, obituaries are always provided by the funeral home or a family member. We can fix errors, but please give details on where the error is so we can find it. News releases from government and non-profit entities are posted generally without change, except for legal notices, which incur a small charge.

NOTE: If an article does not have a byline, it was written by someone not affiliated with the Beat and then sent to the Beat for posting.

Images: We have received complaints about large images blocking parts of other articles. If you encounter this problem, click on the title of the article you want to read and it will take you to that article's page, which shows only that article without any intruders. 

New Columnists: The Beat continues to bring you new columnists. And check out the old faithfuls who continue to provide content.

Newsletter: If you opt in to the Join GCB Three Times Weekly Updates option above this to the right, you will be subscribed to email notifications with links to recently posted articles.

Editor's Notes

It has come to this editor's attention that people are sending information to the Grant County Beat Facebook page. Please be aware that the editor does not regularly monitor the page. If you have items you want to send to the editor, please send them to editor@grantcountybeat.com. Thanks!

Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about Grant County. It's at your fingertips! One Click to Local News. Thanks for your support for and your readership of Grant County's online news source—www.grantcountybeat.com

Feel free to notify editor@grantcountybeat.com if you notice any technical problems on the site. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat. The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers!

Compliance: Because you are an esteemed member of The Grant County Beat readership, be assured that we at the Beat continue to do everything we can to be in full compliance with GDPR and pertinent US law, so that the information you have chosen to give to us cannot be compromised.

Submitting to the Beat

Those new to providing news releases to the Beat are asked to please check out submission guidelines at https://www.grantcountybeat.com/about/submissions. They are for your information to make life easier on the readers, as well as for the editor.

Advertising: Don't forget to tell advertisers that you saw their ads on the Beat.

Classifieds: We have changed Classifieds to a simpler option. Check periodically to see if any new ones have popped up. Send your information to editor@grantcountybeat.com and we will post it as soon as we can. Instructions and prices are on the page.

Grant County Beat • Powered by Amazon Web Services R5a.Large Joomla Instance • Site Design by Toolie Web Design