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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
Second Sundays are Secret Sundays, Surprise Movie 12:00pm; "Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
The 12th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival :: Rural Roads
Live venue performances, workshops, art and vendors.
Location Bisbee, Arizona
10:00am - 11:00pm "Fifteen Years After: How the World Has Changed Since September 11, 2001" :: Spiritual
Reverend Azima Forest will be talking about perceptual and actual changes from this world-altering event. There will be coffee and conversation after the service. Please join us.
10:00am - 06:00pm 15th Annual 9-11 Patriot Day Memorial :: Social Events
1) 9:30AM Raise Park Flag Gaffney/Oglesby Marine Corps Detachment 132810:00AM MEMORIAL OPENING2) Posting of Colors Allingham/Golding American Legion Post 183) Pledge of Allegiance Scott Terry, President Chamber of Commerce4) Opening Invocation Oralia Rede, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3347 Auxiliary ...
Location Gough Park
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Finding Dory" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
Lequita Lett will talk about flower judging and the flower show at the fair. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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
05:30pm - 06:00pm Meditation for Beginners :: Spiritual
Join Jeff Goin for this class which will meet every Monday, beginning on 9/12. Each class includes a brief, guided meditation and some instruction on how to meditate. Designed for people who have little or no experience with meditation. Donations ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-538-4647
06:00pm Republican Party Meeting :: Political
2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Legal Notices
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Grant ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
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
05:30pm - 08:00pm Grant County Candidate Forum :: Political
The four New Mexico State Representative candidates for districts 39 and 38 will open the forum. The candidates to present for District 39 are Rudy Martinez (D) and Rep. John Zimmerman (R) and for District 38 are Mary Hotvedt (D) ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact 575-538-2665 or
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
06:00pm Silver City Town Council Meeting :: Legal Notices
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CEREMONIES3. PROCLAMATIONS - "Stand up, Stand out, & Stand Proud Day" - September 17, 20164. PUBLIC INPUT5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. CHANGES TO AGENDA7. APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting - August 23, 20168. REPORTSRaul Turrieta, ...
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
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
12:00pm Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn :: Education
WILL kicks off the fall season of its free lunchtime program with Callie Kennington answering the question, "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District, Anyway?"
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:00pm - 06:00pm Gilawriters Meeting :: Arts & Music
The group is open to the public, free of charge. Gilawriters is about letting go and allowing the ideas to flow through your pen/computer and out into the open. It is about enjoying the work of self-expression!
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
5:30 pm potluck, 6:20 pm business meeting; bring a dish and bring a friend.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-654-6060
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 Gila Back Country Horsemen :: Social Events
Room 224, enter at NW entry door.
Location WNMU Watts Hall
Contact
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Suicide Squad" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
10:00am - 12:00pm Technology Workshop - Internet Basics :: Education
Free workshop on how to safely search the internet and how to use it as a resource. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. No registration necessary. ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:00pm Lunch and Learn - "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District Anyway?" :: Education
Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) kicks off the fall season of its free lunchtime program with Callie Kennington answering the question, "What is the Silver City Arts and Cultural District, Anyway?"
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
03:00pm Grant County Water Commission Meeting :: Legal Notices
A. Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceB. Approval of Agenda(All documents presented to the Commission become part of the record.)C. Approval / Disapproval of Regular Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2016Regular Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2016D. Update on ...
Location Bayard Community Center
04:00pm WildWorks Youth Space :: Kids' Activity
Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
Join us for a special meeting to hear Gila Regional Medical Center CEO, Brian Cunningham discuss the upcoming Mill Levy Tax for the future of our quality healthcare at the hospital.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
06:00pm Grant County Senior Olympics Planning Meeting :: Public Meetings
Planning meeting for the 2017 Senior Olympic Games in Grant County. Come meet with the Board of Directors and provide input into the next Olympic season. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.
Location WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Meeting :: Political
Location Republican Party Headquarters
06:30pm Expressive Arts Faculty Artists Talk and Opening :: Arts & Music
Artists' Talk followed by Exhibit Opening Reception Free admission.
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Artisan and Vendor Applications for Dias de los Muertos Accepted :: Arts & Music
Food vendors must comply with the New Mexico Department of Health standards and have their temporary license. Artisans will only be permitted to sell Dias de los Muertos themed arts and crafts. See Silver City Dias de los Muertos facebook ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-388-5725 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm; "The Green Mile" (R) 10:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
06:00pm Fort Bayard Days - "Buffalo Soldier in the Frontier Army" :: Social Events
John Langellier, author and historian, will discuss "Buffalo Soldiers on the Border" following dinner catered by Brewer Hill. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30. Dinner is $12.50 for members and $15.00 for non-members.
Location National Guard Armory
Contact For reservations, please call 575-388-4477 or 575-956-3294 before Wednesday, September 14.
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
06:30pm Spiritual Dance: The Native Middle Eastern Goddess Cycle :: Spiritual
This evening of sacred circle dances and chants will focus on honoring the Divine Feminine that dwells within all beings. No experience needed; all dances are taught. Live music. $5-10 suggested donation.
Location First Church of Harmony
Contact 575-534-1411
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Matt Schultz and Mitchell White of the U.S. Forest Service will present an update on the status of the Gila Forest Plan Revision. Free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Ghostbusters" (2016) (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm; "The Green Mile" (R) 10:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:30am - 11:00am Happy Pancake Day - Pancake Breakfast Scholarship Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
Breakfast includes Pancakes, Sausage, Fresh Fruit Cup with Yogurt, Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice. Dine in or take a to-go plate. $8 for adults; $4 for children. Benefits Silver City Woman's Club Scholarship Fund.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505
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
09:15am Fort Bayard Days - Walking Tours and Re-enactors :: Tours
Walking tours begin at 9:30. There will be exhibits and displays on the north side of the Parade Ground. Old-fashioned toys and games will be available for children and their parents to enjoy. A laundress from Fort Selden and a ...
Location Fort Bayard Museum
10:00am - 02:00pm 15th Annual Red Hot Children's Fiesta: "The Power of 15!" :: Kids' Activity
There will be over 30 activities and games with the Power of 15, music by DJ Big K, and tons of fun for the whole family. And the best part? Everything is free! The power of 15 positive words. The ...
Location Penny Park
Contact 575-538-1198
10:00am - 11:59pm First Annual Silver City Pride Festival :: Social Events
Live music, street dancing, drag shows, entertainment.
Location Market Street at Texas Street
Contact 575-654-3851
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Food Co-op at the Red Hot Children's Festival :: Kids' Activity
The booth will feature free make and take activities, recipes that can be made in 15 minutes or a dinner for less than $15 as part of the Power of 15 theme. Children can also sign up to be Co-op ...
Location Penny Park
11:00am - 03:00pm Recovery Grant County Celebration Day! :: Health & Wellness
People in recovery from substance use disorders will join with their family and friends, local treatment providers, and others supporting recovery to celebrate Grant County’s large recovery community. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The celebration will include ...
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-388-1447
07:00pm Fort Bayard Days - "Lozen" A Play Performed by Carol Slatten :: Arts & Music
Lozen, an Apache woman, was the sister of Victorio, a healer, and often accompanied Geronimo.The play is taken from her work Three Strong Western Women. Slatten, who resides near the White Mountain Reservation, recently received a Daughters of the American Revolution ...
Location National Guard Armory
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Ghostbusters" (2016) (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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