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September 02, 2018 - September 08, 2018
September 02, 2018 - September 08, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Crazy Rich Asians" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • The Silver City Public Library Will Be Closed for Labor Day Weekend  ::  Legal Notices

    The Library will be close Saturday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 3. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm; Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Closed Sunday.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show  ::  Social Events

    Free admission. Four rooms of vendor displays, Silent Auction, outside field trips, speakers, jewelry making demonstrations, food and drinks, and more!   

    Location  Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business & Conference Center

    Contact  575-654-4424 or rollingstonegms.blogspot.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Free Picnic for Veterans and Their Families  ::  Social Events

    The annual Veterans Picnic is free to all veterans from all services and their families. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served. Sponsored by the Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328.   

    Location  Little Walnut Picnic Area

    Contact  575-574-2303 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Grant County Administrative Offices Closed For Labor Day  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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

    "Crazy Rich Asians" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • The Silver City Public Library Will Be Closed for Labor Day Weekend  ::  Legal Notices

    The Library will be close Saturday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 3. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm; Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Closed Sunday.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show  ::  Social Events

    Free admission. Four rooms of vendor displays, Silent Auction, outside field trips, speakers, jewelry making demonstrations, food and drinks, and more!   

    Location  Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business & Conference Center

    Contact  575-654-4424 or rollingstonegms.blogspot.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 12:00pm  Grant County Democratic Party to Hold Event Honoring Labor Day  ::  Political

    The public is invited to join the Grant County Democratic Party and representatives of Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the National Education Association, and supporters of all local unions to celebrate this year’s Labor Day holiday. ...   

    Location  Democratic Campaign Headquarters 2018

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

  • 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  575-313-7891

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

    "Crazy Rich Asians" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 12:00pm  Rosie Higgs to Speak at Rotary Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Rotarian Rosie Higgs will report on her experience on a medical mission trip to Honduras this past July. She and Father Paul Moore of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd were part of a team of 40 volunteers from ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 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  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 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  Republican Party of Grant County Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    Potluck meal followed by meeting.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 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

    "Crazy Rich Asians" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am - 09:15am  Morning Dharma  ::  Spiritual

    In Morning Dharma we will learn and discuss the foundational teachings of the Buddha and how we can apply these teachings to our daily lives. A four-class series on the Four Nobel Truths begins on September 5. Each class starts ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 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/

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Today's Storytime will be the Three Billy Goats Gruff. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  HMS Senior Center: The Commission for the Blind   ::  Education

    The Commission for the Blind will be doing a presentation on how to access resources to increase independence for low vision and blind individuals.   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Babytime is back with a new leader, Nancy Stephens. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  Republican Headquarters Open Wednesdays  ::  Political

    Refreshments served. Trump hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tickets for drawings are for sale. Candidate materials and information are also available. We invite voters to stop by and chat. Tickets for the October 6, "Make America Great Again Dinner" are for ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees as well as STEAM activities to experiment with! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. 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.

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Silver City Photography Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Photo Club resumes its monthly meetings, featuring ways to shoot and edit video for novices. Afterward, members will share their photos based on the theme for this meeting ''Things that Move.'' Feel free to bring a few photos ...   

    Contact  860-670-4543

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

    "Crazy Rich Asians" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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 Dragonflies. 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.

  • 04:00pm - 10:00pm  Celebrate '68 Bash  ::  Social Events

    A party for all those who graduated or simply loved the year! Play 1968 Trivia from 4-6pm and dance to the music of Shotgun Calliope from 7-10pm. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and wear clothes from the period ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will have a Creature Features Trunk from Explora! 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

    Our guest speaker will be Nathan Newcomer, Grass Roots Organizer for New Mexico Wild, who will provide a presentation on the effort for the Gila River "Wild and Scenic Designation". Come hungry and order no-host drinks and other foods of your ...   

    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.

  • 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

  • 10th Annual “Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Days”  ::  Rural Roads

    Heritage Days is the Chiricahua-Peloncillo region’s celebration of its nature and culture. The 3 day event will feature a special Keynote Address, talks on nature, culture, history and wildlife by 8 professional speakers, a large covered Farmer’s Market and Crafts ...   

    Location  Rodeo, New Mexico

    Contact  530-390-3969 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Rural Roads

    Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

  • Gila Native Plant Society Hosts the Native Plant Society of New Mexico  ::  Education

    Field trips, workshops and presentations. The registration fee includes a reception, two lunches and a banquet. Registration is not limited to NPSNM members but is open to anyone interested in the natural history of the Gila region.Partial day participation is ...   

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    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

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

    "BlacKkKlansman" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Luncheon  ::  Social Events

    All members receiving benefits from the Educational Retirement System are urged to attend. The purpose of GCAER is to support Public Education and monitor legislation pertaining to our public schools.With the detours on College Avenue, attendees should proceed west on ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 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

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

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Rhythm Mystic  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Sicario – Day of the Soldado" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 10th Annual “Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Days”  ::  Rural Roads

    Heritage Days is the Chiricahua-Peloncillo region’s celebration of its nature and culture. The 3 day event will feature a special Keynote Address, talks on nature, culture, history and wildlife by 8 professional speakers, a large covered Farmer’s Market and Crafts ...   

    Location  Rodeo, New Mexico

    Contact  530-390-3969 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Canyon View of the Dwelllings  ::  Tours

    This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Hike through Gila Wilderness to get spectacular cross-canyon views of the cliff dwellings below. Participants must wear sturdy outdoor clothing and hiking boots, bring water and a snack for ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  Reservations call 575-536-9461

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Rural Roads

    Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

  • Gila Native Plant Society Hosts the Native Plant Society of New Mexico  ::  Education

    Field trips, workshops and presentations. The registration fee includes a reception, two lunches and a banquet. Registration is not limited to NPSNM members but is open to anyone interested in the natural history of the Gila region.Partial day participation is ...   

    Indian Pink Silene laciniata 9-16 _DSC5638 copy.jpeg

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

  • Gila Nights Program  ::  Tours

    This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Join Rangers in the Gila Visitor Center parking lot to look through a variety of telescopes, discover planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies, and how humans shape stories around the night ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  Reservations call 575-536-9461

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

    "BlacKkKlansman" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  Church of the Good Shepherd Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    All kinds of items available.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 08:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    Featuring arts and crafts, and food, the Market is growing. New vendors are adding even more variety to the selections. The latest addition is home-made ice cream.The Market will also be open on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 3.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 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

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

    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. We will also have rattle Snake Vaccine available.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

  • 09:00am - 10:00am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    In each session, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing in four directions: To ourselves. To those we know in need. To places and situations on the planet in ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  17th Red Hot Children’s Fiesta!!   ::  Kids' Activity

    There will be over 30 activities and games and tons of fun for the whole family! Please no dogs in the park during the Fiesta. The portion of Grant St. in front of Penny Park will be closed off for ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  575-388-1198 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

    Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books including children's books, collectables, sheet music, instruments and more. Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some individual cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

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

  • 02:00pm  Book Signing by Philip Conners  ::  Arts & Music

    Local author, Philip Connors, will sign his new book, “A Song for the River” about calamity and resilience in the world's first Wilderness. A dozen years into his dream job keeping watch over the Gila National Forest, Philip Connors bore ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 06:30pm  LD Stephenson  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Sicario – Day of the Soldado" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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