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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Equity" (R) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Complete Unknown" (R) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00pm "The Status of the Mexican Grey Wolf" :: Spiritual
Michael Robinson will discuss and show slides illustrating the ecology, history and current status of the Mexican gray wolf, including how wolves benefit other wildlife and plants in their ecosystems, how the Mexican wolf became endangered, the politics behind wolf ...
10:00am - 04:00pm Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit :: Arts & Music
The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.com
11:00am - 06:00pm Bayard Lions Club Huge Yard Sale :: Fundraiser
Pulled pork/chicken, potato salad, cornbread and side on Sunday.
Location Bayard Lions Club
Contact 575-519-0182 or 605-517-1002
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Sausage Party" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
04:00pm - 06:00pm Red Dot Art Fest "Champagne and Chocolates" Closing Reception :: Arts & Music
A grand “Champagne and Chocolates” closing reception featuring music and art inspired fashion on a canvas of bodies! Raffle winners will be announced. Free admission!
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.com
05:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Fundraiser
Pork, Vegetables, Salad, Dessert and Beverage. Entertainment by Wesley Tolley, Country and Gospel. $10 donation. Bridge Community is a 501c(3) organization looking to build a continuum of care senior living facility in Silver City.
Location First United Methodist Church
Silver City Woman's Club Scholarships :: Education
Two major Silver City Woman's’ Club Scholarships are available. Due Date: April 4, 2017-No exceptions. Requirements to apply: bio, contact information and transcript.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505
09:00am - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week :: Social Events
Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
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
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend.
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1561
06:00pm Public Forum: "Keeping Health and Education Viable: Mill Levy and General Obligation Bond B & C" :: Political
The event will address three important funding proposals Grant County voters will need to decide up on their Nov. 8 ballot. The discussants will include Dr. Gilda Baeza-Ortego, University Librarian, WNMU, Mr. Brian Cunningham, CEO, Gila Regional Medical Center, and ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-654-6060 or email
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week :: Social Events
Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
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
02:30pm - 05:00pm Chronic Disease Self-Management Program :: Health & Wellness
The weekly workshop sessions will be held from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday from October 11 to November 22. It will be led by certified workshop leaders, Judy O’Loughlin and Mary Ann Finn. Call the Grant County Extension Office ...
Location Grant County Extension Complex
Contact 575-388-1559
05:30pm Aldo Leopold Charter School Governing Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact 575-538-2547
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 Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location First Presbyterian Church
07:00pm - 09:00pm Kirtan Celebration :: Spiritual
Join Manda Jost and other "kirtaners" for two hours of spiritual singing, playing and communing. Kirtan is a form of inspirational music that uses both chanting and instrumental music in a call-and-response format. The devotional chants and mantras are often ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.com
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
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
09:00am - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week :: Social Events
Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Lunch Meeting :: Political
Current events and work for the election will be discussed. The public is invited. A delicious hot buffet luncheon will be served for only $10 per person.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-313-7997
12:00pm - 01:00pm Nonprofit Advocacy: Myth vs. Reality :: Education
The Nonprofit Resource Group is offering a free brown bag training with NRG Senior Consultant, Lisa Jimenez on “Advocacy: Myth vs. Reality.” Jimenez will discuss the difference between advocacy and lobbying, including tips on building a realistic and effective advocacy ...
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact Kendra at 575-538-0101 ext 2108 or
12:00pm Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn: "The National Park Service is 100 Years Old. What Does That Mean?" :: Education
Bill Wade presents this topic, including audience interaction, in a discussion of what the National Park System has meant to the United States and to the world, as well as some forward thinking about the next 100 years. Bring a ...
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
04:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Market Cafe
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
05:30pm - 08:00pm Monsoon Puppet Workshop for Dias de los Muertos :: Social Events
The second class, during the third week in October will be more finishing and painting. The final week will be completion work. Participants should bring some of their own tools depending on what they want to make. If they want ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
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
07:00pm Trivia Night at the Little Toad :: Social Events
Free to play, with prizes for winning teams. Come alone or with a team. A Silver City tradition since 2013.
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:00am - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week :: Social Events
Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
10:00am - 12:00pm Technology Workshop - Microsoft Excel :: Education
Free workshop on how to use Excel for personal and business accounting. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops available ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 02:00pm GRMC 4 Star Quality Care Celebration :: Health & Wellness
FREE to the Public. There will be burgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, and cake. And a State of the Hospital Report by the CEO Brian Cunningham. Join us in the celebration of the great and hard work that went ...
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
01:00pm Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting :: Legal Notices
Location Grant County Administration Center
04:00pm WildWorks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library :: 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
06:00pm Gila Resources Information Project Community Meeting on Mining Issues :: Public Meetings
GRIP staff will present an update on the status of the Copper Rule currently under review by the NM Supreme Court. GRIP will also seek community concerns on Freeport-McMoRan’s application for the new North Lambright waste rock stockpile at Chino ...
Location Bayard Community Center
Contact 575-538-8078 or www.gilaresources.into
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Meeting :: Political
Location Republican Party Headquarters
06:00pm Senior Olympics of Grant County Meeting :: Public Meetings
All members and interested public are invited to attend.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue :: Public Meetings
Grant County Search and Rescue meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the EMS Building on 32nd Street next to the Hospital parking lot. We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to ...
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org
07:00pm - 08:00pm "Diamonds at Dusk" Reading and Book Signing :: Arts & Music
Catalina Claussen will read from her award-winning debut young adult novel. The reading will be followed by a Q & A session and book signing.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Storks" (PG) 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Gila Economic Development Alliance :: Public Meetings
Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:00 am and our meeting will start at 8:30 Our Guest Speaker will be Brian Cunningham CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center. I challenge all members to invite other business partners to this ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
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
09:00am - 06:00pm Silver City Public Library Friends of the Library Week :: Social Events
Friends of the Silver City Library (FOL) and FOLs across the country, are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, October 16-22, 2016. Together with the Silver City Library, the Silver City Friends of the Library invites the public to ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
10:30am WNMU Sculpture Dedication :: Arts & Music
Several sculptures will soon populate the Western New Mexico University campus, an initiative of the Art in Public Places program by the State of New Mexico. The first sculpture will be dedicated in the School of Nursing Building lobby. Titled ...
Location WNMU School of Nursing Building
11:30am - 12:30pm Yoga For Beginners with Brooke Cressler :: Health & Wellness
This class for those with little to no yoga experience. Cost: $5.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647
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 Hilllary's America to show twice :: Education
Grant County Federated Republican Women will host two showings of Dinesh D'Souza's film, Hillary's America at WNMU Cafeteria Sunset Room at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22. The cost is free, however, donations will be gratefully ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
“Ancient Sea Ledges, Deep Rocky Canyons, Lava Flows, Ice Caves and Other Challenging Places Mosses Hide”. Russ Kleinman will share the difficulties and excitement experienced while looking for mosses and liverworts in some of the toughest landscapes in New Mexico. ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Suicide Squad" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Storks" (PG) 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 :: Arts & Music
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
09:15am Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard :: Tours
Museum opens at 9:15am; Tours begin at 9:30am. Donations encouraged.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-388-4477
10:00am - 04:00pm Pumpkin Patch at the Old Hurley Store :: Fundraiser
To benefit the Hurley Pride Committee. The committee raises money for the town to provide street lights and sidewalks. The members want to paint the railroad depot by Christmas before the Christmas lighting contest.
Location Old Hurley Store
10:00am - 01:00pm Puppydog Ranch Seeking Volunteers for Make a Difference Day :: Social Events
Celebrate Make a Difference Day, our nation’s largest day of community service, by volunteering at Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary. We would love your help beautifying our Ranch (weed eating), walking and taking care of and loving our 30 ...
Location Puppy Dog Ranch
Contact Laurie 575-313-7232
12:00pm - 01:00pm Silver City Museum Brown Bag: "Chasing the Cure in New Mexico" :: Education
Nancy Owen Lewis, scholar in residence at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, tells the story of the thousands of health seekers who journeyed to New Mexico from 1880-1940 seeking a cure for tuberculosis, once the leading ...
Location Silver City Museum
01:00pm - 04:00pm Bayard Bash in the Park Early Voting Event :: Political
FREE HAMBURGERS/HOT DOGS & EARLY VOTING!! DJ, political candidates & activities. Sponsored by the Grant County Democrat Party!! Next to Bayard Community Center
Location Bayard Community Center
Contact Frances Gonzales 575-956-8942
06:00pm "Hillary's America" to show :: Education
Grant County Federated Republican Women will host two showings of Dinesh D'Souza's film, Hillary's America at WNMU Cafeteria Sunset Room at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22. The cost is free, however, donations will be gratefully ...
Contact
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Dance With the Big Ditch Crickets :: Social Events
Good acoustic music and the dances will be taught. Circles and Contras, Waltzes and polkas, schottisches and Old New Mexico dances. All ages welcome. Suggested donation - $5-$10 Children free.
Location Church of Harmony
Contact 575-534-0298
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Suicide Squad" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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