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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 Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Ira Canyon :: Tours
Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. We can expect to see Anisacanthus thurberi (Thurber’s desert honeysuckle), Aloysia wrightii (Wright’s beebrush) and Morus microphylla (littleleaf mulberry), but the rains ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact
10:00am - 11:00pm "A Conversation About Unity in Community" :: Spiritual
This will be a moderated and interactive conversation about the values which unite us. Nancy Cliff will be moderator. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, childcare will be available. There will be coffee and conversation after the service, ...
Contact
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 Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Incredibles 2" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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
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
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Legal Notices
To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com. The public is welcome to attend.
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1569 or
07:00pm Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
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
04:30pm Author Talk and Writing Discussion with Catalina Claussen :: Arts & Music
Teens and adults are invited to a reading of Catalina Claussen’s "Diamonds at Dawn," a romance and adventure novel reflecting the rural teen experience. After discussing the novel, Claussen will take questions about the book and about writing fiction. Aspiring ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 07:30pm Grant County Candidate Forum :: Political
The Forum includes candidates of the race for 6th Judicial District Judge, followed by the Grant County Commission District 1 then 2, Grant County Sheriff and ending with State Representative Districts 38 and 39 candidates. Refreshments will be served.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact www.grantcountyprospectors.org.
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 Community Herb Workshop :: Health & Wellness
$20.00. Michael Cottingham of Voyage Botanica Cottingham presents workshops on a variety of topics related to herbs and their many uses, and conducts the clinics where he consults with individuals and makes recommendations as to which herbal remedies might be ...
Location The Commons
Contact 575-388-2988 or
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
"The Predator" (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
09:00am - 12:00pm Medicinal Herb Clinic :: Health & Wellness
$20.00. Michael Cottingham of Voyage Botanica Cottingham presents workshops on a variety of topics related to herbs and their many uses, and conducts the clinics where he consults with individuals and makes recommendations as to which herbal remedies might be ...
Location The Commons
Contact 575-388-2988 or
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
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Lunch Meeting :: Political
Ray Tavizon, candidate for Grant County Sheriff will speak. Other candidates will also be present to meet and greet. A buffet lunch will be available for only $10. Grant County Voters are welcome.
Location WNMU Cafeteria
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch and Learn: “The Social Context When Creating Artwork” :: Education
Presented by Dr. Christina Sanchez Volatier.
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
01:30pm - 04:30pm Floodplain Development Permit Application Process Meeting :: Public Meetings
To provide information regarding the Grant County Floodplain Development Permit Application process, and will answer questions regarding the process. Local contractors are encouraged to attend and ask questions and to address any concerns they may have as it relates to ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center
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
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
14th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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
09:00am - 12:00pm Narcan Training :: Health & Wellness
Narcan is a safe, effective medication that can save a life by stopping an opioid overdose. No cost per attendee.
Location Grant County Veteran's Memorial Business & Conference Center
Contact 575-534-3803
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 dinosaurs. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:00pm Reception for Sen. Howie Morales :: Fundraiser
Senator Morales is currently campaigning for Lieutenant Governor, in tandem with the Democratic nominee for Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Location Democratic Campaign Headquarters 2018
Contact 575-654-6060 or
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will experiment with the Creature Features STEM trunk provided by the New Mexico State Library and Explora. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Public Forum on the State of Education in New Mexico :: Education
A panel of educators and political leaders will grapple with this critical challenge to our state and county in a roundtable discussion that will include public participation. Sponsored by MEChA de WNMU, Miller Library, and the Grant County Democratic Party.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-654-6060 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 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
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue :: Public Meetings
We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.
Contact 575-538-5706 or http://gcsar-nm.org/
07:00pm "All Quiet on the Western Front" :: Arts & Music
"Comrades in Arms, Companions in Death: The Final Years of World War I." A memorial film series dedicated to the veterans of "The Great War" 1914-1918. Presented by The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. Free Admission. Donations Welcome. Concessions Available.
Location National Guard Armory
14th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
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
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 Fort Bayard Days Celebration Dinner :: Social Events
After dinner, Jim Eckles will speak on the history of Deming’s Camp Cody, which served as a training base for soldiers being prepared to head for France as part of the American war effort during the First World War. The ...
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact Dinner Reservations: Dr. John Bell at 575-574-2573 or 575-388-4477
06:30pm Greg and Tim :: Arts & Music
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movie Night at Glenwood Library :: Arts & Music
The film for this month is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” a documentary about Fred Rogers and his legacy.
Location Glenwood Library
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Purge" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
14th Annual Gila River Festival :: Social Events
The four-day festival will feature dynamic presentations and hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, New Mexico’s last wild river and its watershed, including river outings, expert-led hikes and field trips, presentations, and much more. ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-538-8078 or www.gilariverfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/
Full Moon Hike at Gila Cliff Dwellings :: Tours
This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. It is at night, taking visitors on a tour of the cliff dwellings under moonlight and shows things that are not the standard daytime guided tour. Programs last one ...
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact Reservations call 575-536-9461
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
07:00am Grant County Fair :: Social Events
7:00 AM –9:00 AM LIVESTOCK JUDGING8:00 A.M. Peewee Pig Show8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO- BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibits Building Open to Public - -General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits9:00 A.M. ALL DISPOSITION PAPERS DUE9:00 AM ALL SPECIES SHOWMANSHIP/ROUND ...
Location Grant County Fairgrounds
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
09:15am Fort Bayard Days Celebration :: Social Events
Flag raising, 9:15am; Historical reenactors, Native American presenters, guided tours, 9:30 on; military Band concert, 1:00pm; old style baseball game, 2:00pm; Military Ball, 7:00pm. Lunch vendors will be on the grounds.
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact Celia Bell, 575-388-4477 or Dr. Doug Dinwiddie, 75-388-4862
10:00am - 11:30am Autumn Equinox Celebration :: Spiritual
Solstice is time to weave our sacred sounds and consciousness with the intentions of harmony, acceptance, unity, joy, compassion, love, and appreciation for all living beings of the planet. Bring a drum, rattle, or any other sacred instrument. Open to ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
10:00am - 01:00pm Library Arcade :: Kids' Activity
Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
02:00pm - 04:00pm Just Words :: Arts & Music
Judith Michaels Safford and Mark Widrlechner read from their work, followed by open mic.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact
06:30pm Danny & Joe :: Arts & Music
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Purge" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm - 09:00pm Passion Pending Dance Cooperative :: Spiritual
PPDC is a weekly alcohol-free dance alternative, offering free-form recorded, soulful dance programs. Cost: $10 Drop-in; $8 w/ a Lotus Class Card. Folks under the age of 16 and over 75 dance for free!
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
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