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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Fences" (PG-13) 12:00 & 4:00 pm; "Assasins' Creed" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Museum to be Closed for Renovations :: Legal Notices
The Silver City Museum will be closed to the public the first three weeks of January 2017. Please watch for a special grand re-opening announcement. 2017 will be the Silver City Museum’s 50th Anniversary. Please plan to celebrate this milestone ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
10:00am - 11:00pm "Unity and Solidarity" - Rev. Lila Azima Forest :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Lila Forest will discuss what should be done during this time of crisis in our nation. With divisiveness and fear rampant, with whom should we be united? With whom are we in solidarity? It's time to take a ...
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
11:00am - 03:00pm People's Processsion Banner-Making Workshop :: Public Meetings
Design the banner that declares what you stand for when we walk united for diversity, compassion, & justice during the People’s Procession. A few supplies will be provided, but if you can bring your own and some to share—waterfast paint ...
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact
02:00pm - 03:15pm Beginning Myssage :: Health & Wellness
$10 Drop-in; $8 w/ a class card. Beginning Myssage is a class that offers students the tools and skills to effectively take their bodies back from the physical stresses of daily life. Using your own body weight, gravity and gentle ...
Location Lotus Center
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Fences" (PG-13) 4:00 pm; "Assasins' Creed" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
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
02:00pm Free Screening of "Selma" Celebrating MLK Day :: Social Events
The event will include live performances of music related to the civil rights area, followed by a free screening of the movie "Selma." The Academy Award-winning film was released in 2014 and is a historical drama based on the 1965 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact 575-538-6336
07:00pm Open Mic Night With Dustin Hamman :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Fences" (PG-13) 4:00 pm; "Assasins' Creed" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:30am - 11:45am Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic at the Silver City Gospel Mission :: Health & Wellness
Dr. Sherry Bassi is a retired faculty member of the School of Nursing and will continue in her role as a volunteer, providing foot care to all patients. The SC Gospel Mission is first come-first served.
Location Silver City Gospel Mission
10:30am Storytime at the Silver City Public Library :: 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
01:00pm - 04:00pm Fire Equipment Vendors Information Session :: Public Meetings
The USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region announces an information meeting for vendors interested in providing resources to support wildfires and other emergency incidents. The first meeting will focus on Tents, Fuel Tenders, and Mechanic w/Service Truck resources andis scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, ...
Location Gila National Forest Supervisor's Office/Silver City Ranger Station
Contact http;//www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php or
04:00pm "Boots, Suits and Citizens: New Mexico's Unique Legislative Culture" :: Education
Our citizens’ legislature is a reflection of the state’s history—the divide between the rural and urban lifestyles, the unique mix of ethnic groups, and the personal and familial connections at the heart of a small state. This talk illustrates this ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Town of Hurley Ordinance Workshop :: Legal Notices
The Council of the Town of Hurley will hold a workshop to discuss changes to Ordinances.
Location Hurley Town Hall
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Celebrate Recovery :: Health & Wellness
A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
Contact 575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Kirtin :: Spiritual
Kirtan is a euphoric form of musical chant and meditation in the Sanskrit language, to ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace -- both inner and outer. Tell and bring your friends!
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org or 575-388-4647
07:00pm WNMU President's Chamber Music Series: Awadagin Pratt :: Arts & Music
This event will feature pianist Awadagin Pratt. The event is $15 per person and will include a piano quintet playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #4 Op. 58 in G Major and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor Op. 34. The performance ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
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
"Fences" (PG-13) 4:00 pm; "Assasins' Creed" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am Babytime, Sing & Play :: Kids' Activity
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Meeting :: Political
New officers, elected at the November meeting, will be installed. The group will discuss plans for the next year. The special speaker will be Pat Fell, a Realtor with RE/MAX. She will speak about trends in real estate sales in ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-313-7997
01:00pm Gin Rummy at Yankie Creek Coffee House :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:00pm - 05:00pm Future Engineers :: Kids' Activity
Creative construction fun with Lego, K'NEX, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm - 06:00pm The Volunteer Center Common Wednesdays: Family Cook Night :: Social Events
Together we will prepare, then eat a “seed buffet” featuring grains, beans, sprouts, and a chia cacao pudding for dessert.
Location The Volunteer Center
04:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City Co-op Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Market Cafe Community Room
05:30pm Learn Songs for the People's Procession :: Social Events
Maria Casler and members of the Circle of the Sun Singers will teach the songs that will be sung during the People’s Procession. Some of the songs will be sung during the walk together from La Capilla to Gough Park, ...
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 Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Learning Center for Dyslexia and Academic Success Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Fences" (PG-13) 4:00 pm; "Assasins' Creed" (PG-13) 8:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm WildWorks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library - T-Shirts :: Kids' Activity
Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Today we will be making t-shirts! The robots, electronics, games, 3D drawing, photo editing, etc. will be available too. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm Aldo Leopold Governing Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
If you have a disability requiring special assistance, notify the school at 575-538-2547 as soon as possible and arrangements will be made.
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact 575-538-2547
05:30pm Sign Up Social for WILL (Western Institute of Lifelong Learning :: Education
Everyone is welcome as Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) hosts it spring semester social. Find out what's new this semester, meet the fall course facilitators, become a WILL member, and sign up for as many courses as you like. ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
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
06:30pm Tina Mion Art Exhibit Opening Reception :: Arts & Music
Mion is known for her series of paintings titled All The Presidents which has traveled to various Presidential libraries and museums. Her artwork has exhibited at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and is in collections throughout the country. The exhibit ...
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Contact wnmu.edu/culture
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Sing" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00 pm
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Inauguration Day Labyrinth Walk :: Spiritual
The Labyrinth Resource Group in Santa Fe is having an Inauguration Day labyrinth walk. Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths will be open between 10am and noon on 20th January for those who cannot be in Santa Fe and would like to join ...
Location Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths
Contact 575-313-1002 or www.wmlabyrinths.com or www.labyrinthresourcegroup.org
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
05:00pm - 07:30pm Silver High Chess Club Enchilada Supper :: Fundraiser
Red or green enchiladas, salad, pinto beans, chocolate brownie for only 7 dollars. Call mike giusto 956-3138 for tickets to be delivered or buy at the door. Eat in or take out.
Location Silver High School
Contact 575-956-3138
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women Embracing Recovery: Women's Al-Anon Meeting :: Health & Wellness
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 Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Kristi Dunn, Nathan Martin, William Norris and Chala Werber will collaborate on a presentation entitled “Botany at Western New Mexico University: Greenhouse, Herbarium and Landscape Projects in the 21st Century”. Free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Loving" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Sing" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Museum Hands-On Activity: Making a God's Eye :: Kids' Activity
This craft is associated with the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Woven with just yarn and wood, “God’s Eye” have traditionally been made as a symbol of blessings and presented as a gift.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
11:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Winter Hours :: Tours
For a special group tour or activity call 575.536.3333 at least a week in advance and leave a message.
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3333
11:00am - 02:00pm Sampling Saturday at the Silver City Food Co-op :: Social Events
Come by the Co-op for special samples and recipes.
Location Silver City Food Co-op
12:00pm - 01:30pm The People's Procession: Walk United for Diversity, Compassion and Justice :: Social Events
Meet at La Capilla and walk to Gough Park—or join your neighbors along the way. Organizers ask groups and individual citizens to create a flag bearing a message under which you and your friends can walk. Plan to be peaceful ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
01:00pm - 05:00pm Theatrical Stage Management Class :: Education
Offered by Silver City Community Theatre and covering the basics of stage management. Cost is $40 and includes workbook and sample forms. Deadline for registration: 1/14/17. Location to be determined.
Contact Ted Presler 575-519-8375 or
06:30pm Katie Haverly :: Arts & Music
Tucson-based singer/songwriter
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact http://www.katiehaverly.com
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Loving" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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