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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.npsnm.org or
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
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 ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.npsnm.org or
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
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
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
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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