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July 14, 2019 - July 20, 2019
July 14, 2019 - July 20, 2019
  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Social Events

    The Alpha Capricornids metor shower is active from July 11 through August with a "plateau-like" maximum centered on July 29. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower members per hour. What is notable ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  www.cosmiccampground.org/

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

    "The Dead Don't Die" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Acting on Our First Principal”   ::  Spiritual

    Sally Atkinson and Jo Ingle of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces will discuss their social justice work with the group Advocate Visitors with Immigrants in Detention (AVID). This is a Family Program Sunday and today’s program will explore ...   

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

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    "Favorite Songs"   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

  • 12:00pm - 06:00pm  Second Annual Silver City Wine Festival  ::  Social Events

    This two-day event will feature a dozen of the state’s best wineries, alongside exceptional food and artisans. Crafts, live music, clay workshops and lawn games will also be available throughout the weekend. Tickets cost $15 for early bird, $20 in ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  www.nmwine.com or https://holdmyticket.com/event/339216

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

    "Missing Link" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration   ::  Social Events

    Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • Silver City CLAY Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    Multi-day workshop: July 15-19: Adobe, Cobb, and Earthen Plaster Workshop Symposium with local Grant County artists Mary Giardini and Jeff Le Blanc .For more information: www.clayfestival.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.ClayFestival.com

  • Silver City CLAY Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    One-day workshop: Make a Bone for the One Million Bones Project with artist Linda Brewer. For more information: www.clayfestival.com   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  www.clayfestival.com

  • 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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-0243

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

  • 06:00pm - 08:30pm  Advanced SKYWARN Spotter Class  ::  Education

    Free. Prerequisite: Basic SKYWARN Spotter Class. SKYWARN Spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather, especially here in Grant County. Presented by the National Weather Service.      

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    Contact  Prerequisite: Basic SKYWARN Spotter

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  CLAY Festival Juried Exhibition Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us for a lively evening of food and drink at the opening of Current an exhibition juried by internationally acclaimed artist, Sunshine Cobb. Enjoy the music of Byron Trammell, food and beverages provided by Solar Moon and a Silent ...   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  https://clayfestival.com/current-exhibition-tickets

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Doug Snyder  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Silver City CLAY Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    Multi-day workshop: July 16-19: Imagery through China Painting and Decals with Brad Klem. For more information: www.clayfestival.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.clayfestival.com.

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

  • 04:00pm  Minecraft Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...   

    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.

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga For Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 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  Grant County Federation of Democratic Women  ::  Political

    Potluck and meeting.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-596-8942

  • 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 Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Dead Don't Die" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    All kinds of fresh produce available.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class, please visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 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. 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 - 03:30pm  Glenwood Library Summer Reading Program: “A Universe of Stories”   ::  Kids' Activity

    Geared towards kids preschool through middle school but all ages are welcome. There will be separate programs for preschool and older children. Every child who attends will receive a book and a book bag. Snacks are provided. Kids earn prizes ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais   ::  Health & Wellness

    Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle, and very effective to help people move optimally with ease and comfort (and leave pain in the past). Four-class series starts on 7/10. Attend one, some, or all four classes. Teacher: Dixie Dexter; cost: $5 ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Events

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  CLAYPLAY  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  CLAYPLAY  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

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

    Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, KNEX®, Strawbees, and more! 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

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration   ::  Social Events

    Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

    "The Dead Don't Die" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 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 fish. 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.

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Clay Festival: Pueblo Pottery, Stories, Culture & Techniques  ::  Social Events

    Pam Lujan-Hauer / Conversations & Demonstrations: Pueblo Pottery – Stories, Culture & Techniques   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  CLAYPLAY  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm  CLAYPLAY  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children grades 3-6 can create their own clay art inspired by the book, "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark. Limit 15; register in person on the day of the workshop. Free.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    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.

  • 05:00pm  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

  • 06:00pm  Clay Festival: Trinity Miller / Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site: A BLM Recreation Site  ::  Social Events

    Trinity Miller / Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site: A BLM Recreation Site   

    Location  Murray Hotel

  • 06:00pm  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagApproval of Special Meeting AgendaConsideration of Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees Applicants PresentationsCynthia P. MorenoDr. Donald J. StinarDr. James R. SkeeGail StamlerJames R. MarshallJoel SchramRaymond GoellnerV. Public Input• ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting  ::  Social Events

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ or call Kyle at 575-538-5706

  • 07:00pm  "Incident at Oglala"  ::  Arts & Music

    The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society summer film series, entitled “Perspectives on Native American Leadership in War and Peace.” Mr. Joe Saenz of the Chihenne Apache tribe will introduce the films, and lead post- showing discussions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  575-534-1379 or 575-574-8779

  • Clay Festival: Free Clay Movies  ::  Arts & Music

    "Journeys and Pathways" 12:00pm; "2501 Migrants: A Journey" 12:30pm; "Big Ideas About 3D Printing" 1:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

    "Spider-Man: Far from Home" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Clay Festival: Pueblo Pottery, Stories, Culture & Techniques  ::  Social Events

    Pam Lujan-Hauer / Conversations & Demonstrations: Pueblo Pottery – Stories, Culture & Techniques   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

  • 12:00pm  Youth Mural Camp Mural Dedication  ::  Social Events

    Visiting artist Roger Peet and local artist Alison Phillips will lead this year’s Youth Mural Camp. Peet is the coordinator for the Endangered Species Mural Program--a national effort to paint murals of threatened and endangered wildlife in the communities near ...   

    Location  WNMU Barnard Hall United Campus Ministry

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Clay Festival Art Walk  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us for an evening full of art in downtown Silver City, more then 10 galleries will have their doors open during this Gallery Walk!   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  https://clayfestival.com/art-events

  • 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  Haymarket Squares  ::  Arts & Music

    Arizona based Bluegrass band. http://www.haymarketsquares.com/   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 07:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    Meditative and joyous circle dances that focus on peace and harmony. Simple movements and chants celebrate the underlying unity of all spiritual traditions, creating an environment of open hearts and compassionate community. No experience or partner needed. All dances are ...   

    Location  Church of Harmony

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

    "Detective Pikachu"  (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Spider-Man: Far from Home" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • Silver City CLAY Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    One-day workshop:  July 20: Make a Bowl for the Empty Bowls event with artists Zoe Wolfe & Judy Menefee.  For more information: www.CLAYfestival.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.clayfestival.com.

  • Silver City Public Library Closed for Renovations  ::  Legal Notices

    The Library will reopen Monday July 22 for normal hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 08:30am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Great Old Broads for Wilderness Hike and Picnic  ::  Tours

    Come join us for fun, find out what we've been up to and help us envision how to best protect our beautiful wilderness. Schedule: 9 am - Group Hike (optional - bring water and a hat), 11 am - Meet ...   

    Location  Gomez Peak Pavillion

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Make a Bowl for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Make your own clay bowl to contribute to the bi-annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser to be held in October. The bowls are hand-crafted by community members during the Clay Festival, glazed during the Gila River Festival and then sold filled with homemade ...   

    Location  Syzygy Tile

    Contact  https://clayfestival.com/empty-bowls

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Oralia Lopez from Mata Ortiz Demonstration  ::  Arts & Music

    She will be demonstrating the intricate technique used to paint pottery including elegant forms, precision designs and beautiful colors. Oralia will have a wonderful selection of work by many other fine Mata Ortiz artists for purchase at reasonable prices starting ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-589-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Outdoor CLAY Makers Market  ::  Kids' Activity

    Local live music, dancing and storytelling. Free hand-on clay activities. Downtown, location TBD.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Play-writing for Everyone  ::  Arts & Music

    Workshop presented by Silver City Community Theatre, facilitated by platywright Brenda McFarlane. Register at 9:30am. Free for SCCT members;  $20 for non-members.Advance registration is not necessary; register day-of at 9:30 am.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

    Contact  www.silvercitytheater.com

  • 11:00am  Dr. John Bezy Presentation  ::  Arts & Music

    At 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm, Dr. John Bezy, author of numerous publications about the human and natural history of the Southwest and northern Mexico, will be making a presentation about the prehistoric roots of modern Mata Ortiz ceramics in ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-589-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Mud Fun  ::  Kids' Activity

    Get your hands dirty and play with clay. Pre-K to Grade 6. Everyone gets to take home their MudFun creations, made fro self-hardening clay. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Location TBD   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-538-5560 or www.clayfestival.com

  • 11:00am  Mud Pie Contest  ::  Social Events

    Children and adults have fun and get creative. Make a magnificent "mud" pie for our 2nd annual contest. Register in advance at www.CLAYfestival.com/MUDpie. Prizes for top three pies.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

    Contact  www.CLAYfestival.com/MUDpie.

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Plant of the Month: Globe Mallow and "Cheeseweed" Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about these plants. Skill Share: Using Weeds as a Resource - with Monica Rude.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Make a Mimbres-style Clay Plate  ::  Kids' Activity

    Guided by staff, children and their families will roll, shape and decorate a clay vessel like the ancient pot currently on display in the Besse Forward Gallery. Participants will learn about the pottery history, techniques and designs used by the ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 06:30pm - 09:00pm  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

    "Detective Pikachu"  (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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