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February 05, 2017 - February 11, 2017
February 05, 2017 - February 11, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "A History of HIV/AIDS and Working With Those Affected"  ::  Spiritual

    George Carr and Candice Burke have worked in the fields of law and social work as related to HIV/AIDS. George will talk about the AIDS epidemic in Belle Glade, FL, and the CDC’s actions. Candice will speak about the care ...   

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

    "Dr. Strange" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night With Dustin Hamman  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Last Day to Register to Vote in Silver City Municipal Election  ::  Political

    To be eligible to vote in the Town of Silver City’s March 7, 2017 Municipal Election, you must be registered by Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Voter registration forms are available from the Grant County Clerk’s Office at 1400 Hwy. 180 ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:30am - 11:45pm  Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic  ::  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

  • 09:30am  Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    We meet the first Tuesday of every month. Guests and prospective members welcome always.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  Roxana 575-388-8161 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Community Conversation: Growing Our Future, Our Local Food System and Climate  ::  Public Meetings

    As a result of the community conversation organized by Deb James at the Office of Sustainability a couple of weeks ago, a group was formed to discuss our local food system and climate. They will be hosting a follow up conversation ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  575-388-2988

  • 04:00pm - 05:45pm  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

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

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:00pm  George Winston in Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Admission: $25. The CD and merchandise proceeds will benefit the local Food bank. George Winston, one of the most recognized solo pianists in the world, has released 13 solo piano albums since 1972. Winston won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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 Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Parents Reaching Out (PRO): Recipes for IEP Success  ::  Education

    First session will start at 10:00 AM - 12 Noon, 2nd session will start at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Two sessions will be offered to learn strategies for communicating with the public school's, learn how to be effective as ...   

    Location  Disability Resource Center

    Contact  To register call 1-800-524-5176 or 505-247-0192

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Savvy Shopper Co-op Tour  ::  Social Events

    Come and get the inside scoop on your co-op! Eating healthy and organically is cheaper than you may think. Come to this tour and find out what savvy shoppers know about the Silver City Food Co-op. The tour also answers questions ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

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

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Not So Easy: Images of Middle Class Men Accosting Unchaperoned Women on the Streets of Paris circa 1840s-1890s"  ::  Education

    Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just bring yourself!   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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 - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: Open Garden & Workshop  ::  Education

    Let's heat things up with a compost workshop this month! Did you know that the ideal temperature for a compost pile is between 90 - 140 degrees? Well it is if your compost is at least 3 feet tall!   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-388-2988

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

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  HMS & Life Quest Early Childhood & Wellness Event  ::  Health & Wellness

    Important health-related education materials regarding medical, dental, mental health and family support services, Life Quest Early Intervention staff will provide free hearing screenings to all attendees - 5 years old and under.   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  575-388-1511 or 575-388-3681

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck; 6:20pm 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  ::  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

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  NM CAP Entity  ::  Public Meetings

    The meeting day and date had to be changed because the Grant County Administration Center Commissioners' Room was not available on the first Tuesday of February. The agenda will be posted when available, but only in Legals.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Studio Time With Crystal Foreman  ::  Arts & Music

    Pre-register at Leyba & Ingalls ARTS, a deposit of ½ is required to hold your spot. It is important to pre-register. Participants should bring their paints and subject matter, and be prepared to work. Demos, instruction, and critiques. $60, materials ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-538-5725

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

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Colcha Stitch Embroidery Workshop With Monique Durham  ::  Education

    Registration is encouraged, as this workshop has a capacity of 10. Explore the simple and elegant New Mexico colcha stitch and learn the provenance of the designs. A presentation will be followed by a colcha stitching workshop. Participants will learn ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

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

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

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks: Anime Day  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. On February 9 we will make candy sushi and watch anime! 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Monthly Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All ACLU members and members of the public are invited to join us for dinner and informal discussion at 5 PM followed by the business meeting at 6 PM. Public input is always welcome.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-590-4809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm  WNMU Lecture Series: Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts  ::  Arts & Music

    Free. Join Suzanne Donazetti as she talks about her life and process as an artist. Donazetti began experimenting with different materials until she mastered the process of painting and weaving copper over two decades ago, a unique and unusual technique. ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "All Quiet on the Western Front"  ::  Arts & Music

    In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten part film series this spring. Each film will feature opening remarks by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  www.fortbayard.org or 575-388-4864 or 575-388-4477

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

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Open Technology Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and other devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. 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.

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Monthly meeting is the second Friday of each month. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Lucinda 575-313-4591

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  WNMU Founders Day Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Western New Mexico University will be celebrating 124 years of history with a special Founders Day celebration. The birthday party will take place in the Student Memorial Center third floor breezeway. Birthday cake and drinks will be served. An exhibit of ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  575-538-6336

  • 01:00pm  Earth Day Planning Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Earth Day will be celebrated in Gough Park on Saturday April 22. If you are interested in helping plan this year’s event please attend this meeting.   

    Location  Office of Sustainability

    Contact  575-519-8987

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Bridge Community Valentine Dinner Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu Cooked by Eddie Evatt and his crew. $25 per person. Entertainment by Toni & the Boys. Tickets may be purchased from Bridge Community board members, at the Bridge office, 214 Hiway 180 W, 597-0065, ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-597-0065 or 575-538-5754 or 575-537-7213

  • 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  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Hidden Figures" (PG) 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Rabies $10, Licenses $2.50-$20, Dog Combo $20, Cat Combo $18, Microchipping $25 and deworming.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

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

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Open House at the Radio Station KURU 89.1, Gila Mimbres Community Radio  ::  Social Events

    Stop by for Radio Soup & learn more about your community radio station & how you can make your voice heard.   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 05:00pm  Chocolate Fantasia 2017: Wild West Days  ::  Social Events

    A variety of wonderful chocolate confections will be offered at dozens of Chocolate Stops in and around the town’s historic district. Tasting tickets are $25 for 20 samples of different chocolate confections. Over 30 downtown merchants and galleries will participate in ...   

    Location  Family Karate Center

    Contact  MRAC 575-538-2505 or http;//www.chocolatefantasia.org/home or http://mimbresarts.org

  • 12:00pm - 05:00pm  Chocolate Fantasia at the Silver City Co-op  ::  Social Events

    Come and get your wild west on!   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Dreams, Your Magic Mirror  ::  Spiritual

    Join Azima Forest for this special 4-class series, which starts on 2/11. The remaining three classes are 2/25, 3/4 & 3/11. Attendance at all four classes not mandatory, although attendance at the first class is required in order to attend ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.org/events/

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Mountain Aire Folk Music at Chocolate Fantasia  ::  Arts & Music

    Enjoy free acoustic music with this duo’s fiddle, flute, guitars and more at Syzygy Tile during part of the afternoon’s Chocolate Fantasia event.   

    Location  Syzygy Tile

    Contact  ). https://www.facebook.com/events/1371339239603469/ or http://www.chocolatefantasia.org

  • 06:30pm  Peter Dahl-Bredine and Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:30pm  Rotary Club Valentine's Dinner  ::  Fundraiser

    Reservations must be made no later than Monday, February 6. Tickets are $70 per person, including tax, gratuity and wine with each course. For more information, or to make a reservation to the Valentine’s Wine Dinner, call Linda Brewer at ...   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  Reservations: Linda Brewer 575-538-2538

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

    "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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