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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
10:00am - 11:00am - "The UU Seven Principles: Finding Personal and Community Meaning in the Foundations of our Faith" :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Lila Forest will lead an exploration of the Seven Principles and look for their meaning to us individually and as a congregation. This will be a Family Program Sunday and children of all ages are invited to participate. ...
Contact
01:00pm - 04:00pm Paint Party: How to Paint Clouds :: Arts & Music
$45.00, materials & refreshment included. Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS; MUST pre-register! A fun painting experience with Paul Hotvedt…with refreshments. This is the perfect time of the year to look at clouds. Learn to paint these ever-changing skies. Explore ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Sicario – Day of the Soldado" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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 - 11:00am Monday With the Mayor :: Public Meetings
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 WNMU Miller Library
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
Entertainment by Ella Mae and Billy Burns. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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 - 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
07:00pm Open Mic with The Black Teas :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
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 - 08:00pm Creative Writing Group :: Arts & Music
Sponsored by WNMU and Southwest Festival of the Written Word. Kennedy Puentes Room, Miller Library. Free and open to all. No sign-up required. Bring 12 copies of your short fiction, novel extract, poetry or creative non-fiction.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact
06:00pm Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting - August 14, 20187. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Event Coordinator Final Report by Sabrina Pack, Principal and Chief Operating Officer ofSkywest ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 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
"BlacKkKlansman" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
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. 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: Aging and Disability Resource Center :: Health & Wellness
The Aging and Disability Resource Center will present on how to access resources to promote independence. No Charge.
Location Silver City Senior Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch and Learn: “Some Rock and Roll and a Little Poetry” :: Education
Presented by Dr. Jack Crocker, Provost UNMU
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or at http://www.will-learning.com/#/
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
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.
Location Bayard Community Center
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
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Tech Workshop: Introduction to the Internet :: Education
Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on how to use the Internet safely and knowledgeably.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-574-5101 or
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making lightning bugs. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will experiment with Nintendo Labo, a DIY construction kit that pairs with the Nintendo Switch. Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing us with this new device! Robots, electronics, 3D drawing, photo editing and more ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting :: Health & Wellness
Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236
05:30pm Aldo Leopold Charter School Governing Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
If you have a disability requiring special assistance, notify the school at 575-538-2547 as soon as possible and arrangements will be made.
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact 575-538-2547
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
07:00pm Red Molly to Perform After Two-Year Hiatus :: Arts & Music
Americana powerhouse vocal trio Red Molly is known for their gorgeous harmonies, crisp musicianship, infectious songwriting, and warm, engaging stage presence. Abbie Gardner (Dobro), Laurie MacAllister (guitar), and Molly Venter (guitar) weave together the threads of American music—from folk roots ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 04:00pm Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
This weekend’s Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild are: Paula Kopenec, Kumihimo style Jewelery on Friday; Ann Nace, Plein air paintings on Saturday; and Sally Barnes, Pencil and Pen & Ink drawings on Sunday.
Location Hearst Church Gallery
02:00pm - 04:00pm Tech Workshop: Introduction to El Portal Online Tools from the NM State Library :: Education
A librarian will lead a workshop to introduce the free content and resources available to everyone in New Mexico from the State Library. The El Portal platform gives access to newspaper, magazine, and journal articles that would normally require a ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 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 Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Incredibles 2" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
"Arte Chicano de San Vicente 2018" Exhibition :: Arts & Music
Artwork in a variety of media and styles highlight the range and talent of Chicano artists working in Silver City. The works of Fred Barraza, Patty Countryman, Krissy Ramirez and Grecia Rivas are featured in this year's exhibition. The artworks ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Predator" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 - 10:00am Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Healing and Peace :: 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 crisis, ...
Location Lotus Center
10:00am - 04:00pm Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
This weekend’s Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild are: Paula Kopenec, Kumihimo style Jewelery on Friday; Ann Nace, Plein air paintings on Saturday; and Sally Barnes, Pencil and Pen & Ink drawings on Sunday.
Location Hearst Church Gallery
10:00am - 01:00pm Library Arcade :: Kids' Activity
Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. We will use Nintendo Switch for the first time on September 15--thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing the device! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 05:30pm Third Annual Silver City Pride Fest :: Social Events
Market, musicians galore, the World Famous Doggie Drag Show (1:00), food trucks, vendors and extra special live performances by Local Drag Queens (2:00) and Legendary Drag Singer Bella Gigante from Santa Fe (11:30 and 3:40).
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-654-3851
11:30am - 01:00pm Pro-Life Rally :: Education
Pro-Life Rally each second and fourth Saturday in property between highway 180 and Walmart.
Location Area in front of Walmart
12:00pm Harvest Bingo and 50/50 Cash Raffle :: Social Events
Doors open at noon for lunch at the Center on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood. Games start at 12:30 p.m. There will be a $100 Blackout game and door prizes.
Location Glenwood Senior Center
02:00pm - 04:00pm "Just Words" :: Arts & Music
Sharman Apt Russell and Richard Felder read from their work, followed by open mic.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact
04:00pm - 05:30pm Basics of Tribal Bellydance Class :: Social Events
Suggested donation $10 or class card. Tribal is about group improvisation and dancing in community for mutual fun --NOT performance! We will focus on learning and practicing just a few traditional Tribal moves - our focus will be Power, Grace, ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647 or
06:30pm Lloyd Lamar Quarter :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Incredibles 2" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
08:00pm Pride Fest Dance for Those 21 and Over :: Social Events
Admission is $5 plus two cans for the Food Bank.
Location Fry House
Contact 575-654-3851
08:00pm Pride Fest Dance for Those Under 21 :: Social Events
Admission is two cans of food for the Food Bank.
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact 575-654-3851
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