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February 12, 2017 - February 18, 2017
February 12, 2017 - February 18, 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 - 11:00am  "Magic Has Consequences" with Rev. Amy Beltaine  ::  Spiritual

    Pagan, indigenous, and earth-relating traditions offer healing messages and inspiration for meaningful action. What can be learned from these spiritual insights and practices, which are both ancient and new? There will be coffee and conversation after the service. Everyone is ...   

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Women's Club Annual Red Dessert Social  ::  Rural Roads

    Featuring live music and art exhibition.   

    Location  Glenwood Community Center

    Contact  tourglenwoodnm.webs.com

  • 02:00pm  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) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Jeanine Jenks will tell us about her trip to China. 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

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Tin Relief with Deborah Fondren  ::  Arts & Music

    $45. Learn how to create tin relief in this 3-hour hands-workshop. Drawing experience not required. Tools and supplies for class will be provided. Class materials and tools will be provided. It is important to pre-register.   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic - 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  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session/Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Agenda is available here: http://www.grantcountynm.com/grant_county_nm_info.php?CID=396   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/grant_county_nm_info.php?CID=396

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Kat Trio Educational Outreach Program  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Kat Trio will offer an Educational Outreach program for grades 1 through 5. It is free of charge to the children, and bus transportation will be paid by GCCCA upon request by the school. The concert and educational outreach ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  Call for information for school participation: Karen 575-388-2386

  • 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.

  • 04:30pm  NOVA Science Film Series: The Pluto Files  ::  Education

    The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet. Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates this scientifically captivating member of the solar system, which elicits Americans’ fascination and passionate debate. Free and open to the public.   

    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

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    See agenda at this website: http://www.townofsilvercity.org/r/legal_notes/01%20-%202017%2002%2014%20Agenda%20Regular%20Council.pdf   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org/r/legal_notes/01%20-%202017%2002%2014%20Agenda%20Regular%20Council.pdf

  • 07:00pm  The Kat Trio Presented by Grant County Community Concert Association  ::  Arts & Music

    A trio of piano, violin and clarinet with roots in Russian and playing music from Russian classical to Scott Joplin rags. Admission for GCCCA non-members is $20. Children to age 17 accompanied by an adult ticket holder are admitted free ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  www.gcconcerts.org or 575-538-5862.

  • 07:30pm  Silver City Masonic Lodge #8  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-313-5748

  • $500 Scholarship Offered by Grant County Association of Educational Retirees  ::  Education

    The scholarship may be used to enter Summer School for the summer of 2017 or the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be available from the Senior Counselors of the local High Schools or by contacting a member ...   

    Contact  Alice Boyden 575-590-5120, Priscilla Mathena 575-388-1217 Vicki Smith 575-536-9453 or Don Trammell@ (575)538-5754.

  • 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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Early Voting for Silver City Town Council Election Begins  ::  Political

    Voters wishing to vote prior to Election Day may come to the Town Clerk’s Office at City Hall, Monday through Friday, file an application, and cast their vote on a paper ballot counted by the voting machine. Early voting ends ...   

    Location  City Hall, Town of Silver City

  • 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.

  • 11:30am  Grant County Republican Women Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    The guest speaker will be Russ Howell, Chair of the Luna County Republican Party. The meeting is open to the public. The cost of the hot buffet lunch is $10.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Virtual WNMU and YOU"  ::  Education

    Jennifer Coleman and Deborah Heller will talk about "Virtual WNMU and YOU: Cutting Edge Online Courses Offered through WNMU." 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: Family Cook Night  ::  Education

    We'll be putting the flame on the grill for this cook night! Together we'll prepare grilled corn salsa, fire roasted kabobs and banana boats for a flaming dessert.   

    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.

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Digital Media Workshop: "Marketing Your Brand For Success Part 1"  ::  Education

    Registration to attend each workshop is $10 per person. The Small Business Development Center at Western New Mexico University is hosting series of four workshops for small businesses focused on digital media. The workshops are designed to educate area business ...   

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    Contact  For information or to register: 575-538-6164

  • 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

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

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 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  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Public Hearing: Open Public Hearing and Discussion regarding Ordinance No. O-17-01; entitled “Fleming Tank Road and Wind Canyon Estates Improvement District Assessment Levy Ordinance”; Close Public Hearing; Approve/Disapprove Ordinance No. O-17-01; Entitled Above   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/grant_county_nm_info.php?CID=s64xz

  • 09:30am - 11:00pm  Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours  ::  Political

    Senator Heinrich's staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-523-6561 or www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Workshop: Microsoft Word  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to use Microsoft Word to create documents, including how to use the templates and ribbon functions. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. ...   

    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 - 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.

  • 11:30am - 12:30pm  GRMC Health Talk - "What is Preventive Cardiology  ::  Health & Wellness

    Speakers will be GRMC Cardiologist, Dr. Norman Ratliff III and Donna Bornmann, CNP. The meeting will be in the Conference Room.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  575-538-4657

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks: Anti-Valentine's Day  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. On February 16 we will make anti-Valentine’s cards! 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  WNMU Inmate Art Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    WNMU is hosting an art exhibit featuring work by the local inmates at the Grant County Detention Center.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  : http://wnmu.edu/events/exhibit-art-from-within/

  • 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  Fort Bayard Film Series: "Gallipoli"  ::  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

  • Deadline for Registration for Directing Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Community Theatre (SCCT) is offering a workshop on the basics of stage directing on Friday, March 3, 4-7 PM and Saturday, March 4, 2-5 PM. The fee is $60.00, and the class requires a minimum of five ...   

    Contact  Ted Presler 575-519-8375 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or silvercitycommunitytheater.com

  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 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

  • 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

    Kathy Whiteman, Director of the WNMU Outdoor Program, will make a presentation entitled “We Need a Bigger Boat”. She will discuss the state of environmental literacy among college students, opportunities for learning and potential impacts on sustainability and how ”members ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

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

    "Allied" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  The $1.98 Show 2017  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30. Rated R, appropriate for those ages 18 and up, no minors allowed. Tickets are $10-$25 Buy your tickets in advance, by credit card at Yada Yada Yarn at 621 N. Bullard Street, ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

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

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 2:00 & 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  "Young Orchard" Pruning Workshop  ::  Education

    This orchard is an example of Grant County’s collaborative powers illustrated with the “Community Orchard” project, Silver City’s Office of Sustainabiliy, Gary Stailey’s JPO groups and many others! It was planted last year on Earth Day, and will be dedicated ...   

    Location  Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 09:30am  Silver City Territorial Charter Day Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Dress Like 1878 - Territorial Charter Day Celebration - 9:30 Biscocho Bake Sale - Traditional New Mexico State Cookies baked from traditional family recipes. Javalina Coffee House - 117 West Market Street; 10:30 Presentation of the Territorial Charter at the ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-534-1700 or silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Botanical Drawing and Watercolor With Lisa Coddington  ::  Arts & Music

    Fee: $235.00 (includes resource list and supportive handouts.) Materials are separate. It is important to pre-register. Early Spring subjects inspire you to get started whether you are novice or refining your skills. You will receive encouraging step-by-step instruction in drawing ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  To register call 575-388-5725

  • 10:00am  Southwest Fire Fighters Work Capacity Test Schedule Update  ::  Legal Notices

    Individuals must have previously attended the annual recruitment meeting to participate. Recruits should dress in appropriate exercise clothing and footwear.   

    Location  Fox Field

    Contact  http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila/

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Sampling Saturday at the Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Health & Wellness

    Come by and taste this very special single source olive oil for yourself. Doug Smith the Food Co-op’s grocery buyer has ordered this wonderful olive oil and we only have 8 cases out of the 300 produced this year. This ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City  ::  Education

    Come join us and chat about regenerative practices. Skill share: Composting, with Doug Smith of Townside Farm. Plant of the Month: Pecan. Please share your knowledge, experiences, and enthusiasm about this amazing tree.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Community Drumming Circle  ::  Spiritual

    Host: Robert Donnelly. Bring a drum, a rattle, a flute, a didgeridoo, bells... bring a friend... and an open heart. Open to the public; donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

  • 06:00pm  Danny & Joe  ::  Arts & Music

    Latin and Jazz duo.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Allied" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  The $1.98 Show 2017  ::  Arts & Music

    NM Rated R, appropriate for those ages 18 and up, no minors allowed. Tickets are $10-$25 Buy your tickets in advance, by credit card at Yada Yada Yarn at 621 N. Bullard Street, and by cash at Little Toad Creek ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 07:30pm  MRAC Folk Series - The Harmaleighs  ::  Arts & Music

    MRAC members can purchase tickets for $15, non-member tickets are $20, available online at mimbresarts.org and at the MRAC office in the Wells Fargo Bank building. The Harmaleighs, from Nashville, TN is composed of Haley Grant (guitar/vocals) and Kaylee Jasperson ...   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  575-538-2505 or mimbresarts.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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