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August 21, 2016 - August 27, 2016
August 21, 2016 - August 27, 2016
  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Lower Gallinas Canyon  ::  Tours

    This is an easy hike which follows a perennial stream. The canyon harbors some uncommon plants like the nodding onion, Allium cernuum; the crag lily, Echeandia flavescens; and pony’s foot, Dichondra argentea. Round-trip travel time is estimated to be an ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  Kevin Keith at 575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Gender Trouble"  ::  Spiritual

    Susan Golightly will speak about LGBT issues. Susan has an MA in Counseling and Sociology. Please join us. There will be coffee and conversation after the service.   

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

    "Captain America: Civil War" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  "Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City  ::  Education

    Liz Mikos presents an aspect of Silver City history. Free; donations appreciated.   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  Kathy Hill 575-536-3161 or 307-640-3012

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

    Contact  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  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 03:00pm  Beginning Line Dance Classes  ::  Arts & Music

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/30903-silver-stompers-to-offer-beginning-line-dance-classesClasses will be Mondays and Wednesdays, and there is no fee for the August Classes.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  Lucy Madrid 575-538-9143

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  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.   

    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  Town & Country Garden Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The meeting will feature Kendra Milligan telling about selecting and planting trees in our part of New Mexico. A business meeting will follow. Refreshments will be served and guests are welcome.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Girl Scout Registration  ::  Kids' Activity

    Girl Scouting is for girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade; girls can be in troops located throughout Grant County. If you are not able to make it to a registration opportunity call Annette Toney at 575-538-2481 to register your daughter.This ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-2481 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  "Parenting the Love and Logic Way"  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free six-session parenting program.    

    Location  HMS Conference Room

    Contact  575-597-2428 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Spiritual

    A safe place for dealing with hurts, habits, addictions and life setbacks. Dinner at 6:00 pm, worship at 7:00 pm and confidential sharing at 8:00 pm. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Agenda items include: A). Approval / Disapproval of 2 Public Celebration Permit Applications Event information: the first Silver City Gay Pride Festival to be held on September 17, 2016 on the Old Elks Lodge patio at 315 N. Texas Street, ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

  • 06:00pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n roll.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • Literacy Link Leamos Volunteers Needed  ::  Education

    The annual Red Hot Children’s Fiesta is Saturday Sept 17, in Penny Park from 10 AM to 2 PM. We give books at our table; this is a well-attended community event with most nonprofits participating to showcase resources available for ...   

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • 08:30am - 10:30am  Open Doors to All Veterans at American Legion Post 18  ::  Social Events

    A chance for Veterans from all services and all conflicts to get to know each other.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  575-654-4884

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    Free help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday morning or by appointment. Walk-ins welcome.   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

    Contact  575-574-5473 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Donor Development for Nonprofits: It's About the People  ::  Education

    Free training; must register for location. Presenter Kathleen Tunney to discuss the essential components of creating and sustaining a successful donor development program. These programs need to be nurtured and maintained to produce lasting relationships and to increase donations. The ...   

    Contact  Lisa Jimenez 575-574-5473 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or http://nresourcegroup.org

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  Girl Scout Registration  ::  Kids' Activity

    Girl Scouting is for girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade; girls can be in troops located throughout Grant County. If you are not able to make it to a registration opportunity call Annette Toney at 575-538-2481 to register your daughter.This ...   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

    Contact  575-538-2481 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643

  • 06:00pm - 07:45pm  Insight Buddhist Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    No prior meditation experience needed. Classes offered by donation. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Free Clay Plaster Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    Didn't get your fill of all things clay during this year's CLAY Festival? Get your hands in the mud and plaster a straw-bale wall with natural builders Doni Kiffmeyer and Kaki Hunter from Moab, Utah. This talented duo led a ...   

    Location  Black Range Lodge

    Contact  575-895-5653 or www.blackrangelodge.com or www.builderswithoutborders.org

  • 08:00am - 04:30pm  Centennial Celebration at the Gila Cliff Dwellings  ::  Social Events

    Special Centennial Events will take place at the Cliff Dwellings on Thursday August 25th, the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. At the monument on Thursday special interactive and fun events will take place. These will include an Atal ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575-536-9461 or https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 08:00am - 04:30pm  No Entrance Fees at Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument  ::  Tours

    Free admission to celebrate National Park Service Centennial.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575-536-9461 or https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Library Workshop: How to Borrow E-Books and Downloadable Audiobooks  ::  Education

    Learn how to access New Mexico Library To-Go at nm.lib.overdrive.com and how to download the Overdrive app to a device for easier access. A librarian will demonstrate how to search and browse for items, place items on hold, borrow, and ...   

    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 - 06:00pm  Girl Scout Registration  ::  Kids' Activity

    Girl Scouting is for girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade; girls can be in troops located throughout Grant County. If you are not able to make it to a registration opportunity call Annette Toney at 575-538-2481 to register your daughter.This ...   

    Location  Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest

    Contact  575-538-2481 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 03:00pm - 06:00pm  Free Farmers Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    More than 10,000 pounds of fresh quality produce each at the Knights of Columbus this summer (in addition to the normal senior food pantry held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month). Anyone in Grant County who says they are ...   

    Location  Knights of Columbus Hall

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  Girl Scout Registration  ::  Kids' Activity

    Girl Scouting is for girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade; girls can be in troops located throughout Grant County. If you are not able to make it to a registration opportunity call Annette Toney at 575-538-2481 to register your daughter.This ...   

    Location  Gila Community Center

    Contact  575-538-2481 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Investment Group  ::  Education

    No experience needed but an interest in economics.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-856-3138

  • 05:30pm  Public Forum - "Debating the Future Direction of Grant County"  ::  Political

    The panel will be moderated by Abe Villarreal, WNMU Director of Communications. All of the announced candidates for the three open seats for County Commissioner will participate. Alicia Edwards (D) and Henry Torres (R) for District 3; Marilyn Alcorn (D) ...   

    Location  Miller Library WNMU

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

  • Free Clay Plaster Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    Didn't get your fill of all things clay during this year's CLAY Festival? Get your hands in the mud and plaster a straw-bale wall with natural builders Doni Kiffmeyer and Kaki Hunter from Moab, Utah. This talented duo led a ...   

    Location  Black Range Lodge

    Contact  575-895-5653 or www.blackrangelodge.com or www.builderswithoutborders.org

  • Silver City Public Library Closed Until Noon  ::  Legal Notices

    The public library will be closed the morning of Friday, August 26 for staff development. The library will be open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Public computers will be unavailable all day August 26, due to an upgrade and maintenance. Free ...   

    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.

  • 08:00am - 04:30pm  No Entrance Fees at Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument  ::  Tours

    Free admission to celebrate National Park Service Centennial.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575-536-9461 or https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Clinical Supervision Training for Mental Health Professionals  ::  Education

    Presented by Silvia Madrid, MA, LPCC, LADAC; approved by NM Counseling and Therapy Board. Register by calling Paula Anderson, 575-388-4497; $25 at the door for 3 CEUs. Sponsored by New Mexico Health Options.   

    Location  315 S. Hudson St.

    Contact  575-388-4497

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Public Meetings

    Limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

  • Free Clay Plaster Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    Didn't get your fill of all things clay during this year's CLAY Festival? Get your hands in the mud and plaster a straw-bale wall with natural builders Doni Kiffmeyer and Kaki Hunter from Moab, Utah. This talented duo led a ...   

    Location  Black Range Lodge

    Contact  575-895-5653 or www.blackrangelodge.com or www.builderswithoutborders.org

  • 08:00am - 04:30pm  No Entrance Fees at Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument  ::  Tours

    Free admission to celebrate National Park Service Centennial.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575-536-9461 or https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Local produce, eggs, meats, honey, salsas, baked goods, landscape plants, and more. Live music.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 08:45am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    This will be the last Saturday meeting. The group will be meeting on Tuesday evenings.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Social Events

    Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, and more are just a few of thegreat gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends and neighbors. Support local artisans!   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Community Flea Market  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  575-388-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard - Discover Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark  ::  Tours

    Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum. No fee, donations go to preservation and restoration.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779 or 575-388-4862

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  National Park Service Centennial Fair in Silver City  ::  Social Events

    Smokey Bear and a wildland fire crew (with firetruck) will represent the United States Forest Service. Grant County Search and Rescue and the Gila Amateur Radio Society will have interactive equipment displays. The Mimbres Cultural Center will present activities related ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-536-9461 or https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 12:00pm - 06:00pm  Silver High Band Uniform Burrito Plate Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    The meal includes a smothered burrito, with sides of rice and beans for $6.00. Deserts will be available for an additional $1.00. Meals will be available for dine-in at the cafeteria, or for carry-out. Pre-sale tickets are available from any ...   

    Location  Silver High School

  • 06:00pm - 11:59pm  Relay for Life Event "Celebrate and Remember"  ::  Social Events

    Event is at the football field.   

    Location  Silver High School

  • 07:30pm  Virus Theater Presents "I Everything"  ::  Arts & Music

    An original play by Virus Theater. Tickets $10 - available at Yada Yada Yarn & Little Toad Creek Brewery & at the show. Thursday tickets by donation.   

    Location  The HUB

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

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