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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am Open House at Elk Ridge Archaeological Site :: Tours
Plan to meet at 10 am at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site parking lot or for those of you farther north, meet at the site. This site has been excavated for three previous seasons and we have learned a lot. ...
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
10:00am - 11:00am Rachel Sierra to Talk About “Hope” :: Spiritual
Rachel Sierra, Executive Director of El Refugio will be presenting this Sunday’s program. This will be a Family Program Sunday. Today's program will be on the Power of Fire: the power of shining light and passionate action. Participants will learn ...
Contact
10:30am Sunday Morning Breakfast and Service :: Spiritual
Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church serves breakfast Sunday mornings at 10:30am and the Sunday service starts at 11am.
Location Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Sherlock Gnomes: (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
03:00pm Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church :: Health & Wellness
The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 11:00pm Monday Meeting With the Mayor :: Social Events
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.
Location Jumping Cactus
09:00am - 12:00pm “Micro-Farming 101: Growing Money in your Backyard” :: Education
The two-day workshop covers small business planning, tools and techniques, market opportunities and marketing to grow your own micro-farming business. Free. RSVP required. Register onlline at https://tinyurl.com/yd9gxfgu
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact 575-597-0032 or
10:00am NM CAP Entity Meeting :: Legal Notices
The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 10:00 am on June 8, 2018 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-542-9341
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
Respect and care for the American Flag - presentation by 4-H Member. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
12:00pm - 01:00pm Zumba Gold :: Health & Wellness
Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact 575-313-6883 or
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
01:00pm - 01:45pm 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.
Location Lotus Center
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
05:00pm - 06:00pm Ray Tavizon Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
Ray Tavizon will host the bingo concessions at the Knight's of Columbus Hall to raise funds for his campaign.
Location Knights of Columbus Hall
07:00pm Open Mic Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Combined Work and Regular Session :: Legal Notices
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Work Session Meeting/Regular Meeting. The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to thirty-six (36) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.grantcountynm.com
09:00am - 12:00pm “Micro-Farming 101: Growing Money in your Backyard” :: Education
The two-day workshop covers small business planning, tools and techniques, market opportunities and marketing to grow your own micro-farming business. Free. RSVP required. Register onlline at https://tinyurl.com/yd9gxfgu
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact 575-597-0032 or
10:30am Jamie O'Hara: The Magic Guy :: Kids' Activity
Jamie O’Hara, the Magic Guy, will be back at the Public Library for another magical performance! Jamie has been coming here for many years and his shows are always fun and entertaining!
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
01:30pm - 03:30pm Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group :: Arts & Music
The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact
01:30pm - 06:00pm Rep. Steve Pearce's Representative to Meet With Constituents :: Political
Each month Congressman Steve Pearce's representative from Las Cruces, Joe Martinez, comes to Grant County to meet with constituents needing assistance from the Congressman's office. You do not need an appointment.
Location Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce
02:00pm - 04:00pm Children's Movie at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
Come enjoy a free PG rated children's movie showing, with free popcorn! No registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
05:30pm Zumba Fitness in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.
Location Hurley Community Center
06:00pm Silver City Town Council Meeting :: Legal Notices
Reports: A. Update on the Holloman Air Force Base F-16 Training over the Gila National Forest and local area by Retired Colonel Susan Beck.B. Staff reports: 1) Fire Chief Milo E. Lambert will report on fire restrictions effective June 6, ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact http://www.townofsilvercity.org
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
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm
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 Storytime :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Today's Storytime will be bilingual. 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
10:30am - 01:30pm Wednesday Farmers' Market :: Social Events
Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.
Location Ace Hardware
01:00pm Babytime, Sing and Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 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
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Campaign Office Grand Opening :: Social Events
Special guest Marg Elliston, newly elected chairwoman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Refreshments.
Location Democratic Campaign Headquarters 2018
Contact 575-654-6060
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
06:00pm Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck :: Spiritual
Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.
Location Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making recycled CD peacocks. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:30am - 11:30am Salvage Art Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 6 - 12! Today we will be making and painting birdhouses. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will be making homemade iron-on and silk screen T-shirts. 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
05:30pm Zumba Fitness in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.
Location Hurley Community Center
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 05:00pm Library Arcade :: Kids' Activity
Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, and music. We will be making pizzas at 1:00 and watching a teen movie at 2:00. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 02:00pm Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church Lunches :: Fundraiser
Your choice BBQ Brisket, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken; with beans and potato salad and a roll, good sized portions for the price of $7 per plate. Delivery with five or more orders. Available the first Friday of every month.
Location Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Contact Order in advance: 575-590-0928 or 575-936-0020
01:00pm - 01:45pm Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours :: Tours
Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact 575--536-9461 ext. 31 or
04:00pm - 06:00pm "The Hobarts: A Look at a New Mexican Family" Exhibit to Open at the Silver City Museum :: Education
The Hobart family was the second family to live in the house that is now the Silver City Museum. Thanks to a recent donation from a descendant, we are able to take a new look at the Hobart family. Ongoing ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
04:00pm - 06:00pm Contemporary Casta Portraiture: Nuestras "Callidad" by Delilah Montoya Exhibit Opening :: Arts & Music
The exhibition will open at 4 pm on Friday, June 15, and be on view until September 30, 2018. Contemporary Casta Portraiture: Nuestra “Calidad” is an ethnographic art project. It examines the roots of Colonial Heritage Families by photographing and ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women Embracing Recovery Al-Anon Meeting :: Health & Wellness
We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact 575-313-7891
06:30pm Gypsy Feet :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"A Quiet Place" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Incredibles 2" (G) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:00am - 11:00am Grant County Federated Republican Women to Host Breakfast :: Fundraiser
This is the Saturday of the Silver City Rodeo. The menu will include: pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs for $5 or breakfast burritos for $4. Each meal comes with juice and coffee.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Social Events
Fresh local produce, plants, music and fun. Silver City Mainstreet Plaza7th Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch.
Location Silver City Farmers Market
10:00am - 04:00pm Meet Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
Keith Spangle grew up in a National Park Service family in such places as New Mexico, California, and overseas in Jordan and Turkey. Since moving to the Silver City area in 2016, however, he has chosen to move on to ...
Location Hearst Church Gallery
Contact
11:00am - 05:00pm Summer Arts and Wine Extravaganza at La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery :: Social Events
Serving International Award Winning Wines with a One Day Special 20% Discount on a case of wine mix or match. New Mexico Handcrafted Beers will be available for purchase. Music 1:00 - 4:00pm by Jessica Juarez. Food by the Duckstop Mobil Kitchen.
Location La Esperanza Winery
01:00pm - 01:45pm Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours :: Tours
Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact 575--536-9461 ext. 31 or
01:30pm - 02:30pm Delilah Montoya to Discuss Her Work:Contemporary CastaPortraiture: Nuestra “Calidad,” :: Arts & Music
Nuestra "Calidad" is born out of research and interest in the racial categorizing as expressed in the Colonial Casta Painting that originated in New Spain. Montoya’s photographic portraits and accompanying DNA analysis provide insights for both sitter and viewer on ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or
02:00pm ''Just Words" Readings and Open Mic :: Arts & Music
The event features Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado, Jessa Tumposky, and Melanie Zipin. Virus Theater presented a performance piece based on the poetry of Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado as part of the Southwest Festival of the Written Word. Bonnie Buckley-Maldonado provided the words. Jessa Tumposky ...
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
06:30pm Barb Fila and Joe K :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"A Quiet Place" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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