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July 09, 2017 - July 15, 2017
July 09, 2017 - July 15, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Despicable Me 3" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Open Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City  ::  Spiritual

    This is a loosely structured gathering that allows individual UU members to provide insight and inspiration on topics of their choice. The format can include brief talks, essays, poems and music. Please note: UU audio-visual equipment will not be available ...   

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

    "Freefire" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672

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

    "Despicable Me 3" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am - 03:30pm  Youth Mural Camp Internships  ::  Kids' Activity

    Apprentice Interns are ages 13-14; their tuition is free with work hours from 8:30-3:30. Interns are 15 and older and are a paid position and act as "camp counselors". Their work hours are from 8:30-3:30. Interns help work with the ...   

    Location  MRAC Gallery

    Contact  Applications are available online at http://mimbresarts.org/youth-mural-camp-2017/

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Youth Mural Camp Begins  ::  Kids' Activity

    Mural Camp tuition for children 6-12 is $165 for 2 weeks and $110 for 1 week. Some scholarships are available. Campers attend camp from 9 am - 12 pm each day. Camp participants will design, make tiles, and mosaic a ...   

    Location  MRAC Gallery

    Contact  Applications are available online at http://mimbresarts.org/youth-mural-camp-2017/

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

    Ellen Brown from the Forest Service will talk about forest service activities and current events. 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

  • Hummingbird Festival Taking Vendor Applications  ::  Social Events

    The annual Hummingbird Festival, which has a new home at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, is now taking vendor applications for August 5-,6 2017. Space is limited, so reserve your place for this special event now.   

    Contact  Call 307-640-3012 or 575-536-3333 and leave a message, please.

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

    "Despicable Me 3" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Registration for Silver City CLAY Festival Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Register now for workshops. Spaces may be limited. For more information visit www.clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  To register: http://www.clayfestival.com/store/c1/CLAYregistration

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  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.

  • 02:00pm  Children's Movie: "How to Train Your Dragon 2"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Free movies for children and families on Tuesdays. Free popcorn! 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 - 05:30pm  Adult Geek Out Day  ::  Social Events

    Experiment and play around with robots, coding, image editing, 3D drawing, electrical circuits, and soldering. We’ll show you how! Chat with us about the things you like to hack, make, and do. 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.

  • 05:00pm  Hurley Town Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, July 7, 2017. If you are an individual with a disability who ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

    Contact  575-537-2287

  • 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  Republican Party of Grant County General Meeting  ::  Political

    The General Meeting of the Republican Party of Grant County is the first Tuesday of each month @ 6:00 PM at Headquarters, which is located next to the Chevron/Snappy Mart in Arenas Valley.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

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

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CEREMONIES 3. PROCLAMATIONS"CLAY Festival Week" - July 22 - 30, 2017 4. PUBLIC INPUT 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS 6. CHANGES TO AGENDA 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting - June 27, 2017 8. REPORTSA. Staff reports. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGSA. Approval / ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

  • 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

    "Despicable Me 3" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Savvy Shopper Tour of the Co-op  ::  Health & Wellness

    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 you may have and you will receive a ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware  ::  Social Events

    Fresh produce and other goodies.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 10:30am  Zoo to You: Meet Animal Ambassadors (Session 1)  ::  Kids' Activity

    Zoo To You docents will talk about birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals in this interactive educational program about wildlife conservation. Free. There will be a limit on the number of people. Free tickets will be distributed starting 30 minutes ...   

    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.

  • 11:00am - 12:30pm  New Mexico Colcha Embroidery Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Museum will host a colcha group on the second Wednesday of each month in our Education Room. Beginners & Drop-Ins are welcome. New participants will be given supplies by the instructor to start and will learn the ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm  Zoo to You: Meet Animal Ambassadors (Session 2)  ::  Kids' Activity

    Zoo To You docents will talk about birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals in this interactive educational program about wildlife conservation. Free. There will be a limit on the number of people. Free tickets will be distributed starting 30 minutes ...   

    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 - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, 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  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 - 09:00pm  National Weather Service Basic Skywarn Spotter Class  ::  Education

    Free, no registration required; no prerequisit. Skywarn Spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the first line of defense against severe weather. NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to communication, such HAM ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Center

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

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Good food, good music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    A month-long “Buy One-Get One Free” book sale. Throughout July, FOL fiction, non-fiction, and better paperbacks will be available for purchase at $1.00. Their regular paperbacks will sell for 50 cents. Buy one book and get another of the same ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org or 575-538-3672

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

    "Despicable Me 3" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    First class free; thereafter $2. Bring a folding chair, hat, water, sun screen. Class suitable for all levels. At the Big Ditch under the trees. Between parking lot and the Ditch, between 7th & 8th streets.   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Salvage Art Club: Soda Pop Bird House/Feeder  ::  Kids' Activity

    Each project will feature some recycled materials. Free. No registration is necessary; however, there is a limit of 35 participants. Free tickets will be given out starting 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event.   

    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.

  • 02:00pm  Teen Movie: "X-Men Apocalypse"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Free movie for teens (ages 10+). Free popcorn! 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 Maker Camp: MakeyMakey Operation  ::  Kids' Activity

    Hands-on projects and experiments designed for tweens and teens ages 10 and up. This summer the projects are part of Maker Camp, an initiative sponsored by Make: Magazine. This event is free. No registration is 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  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

  • 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  575-388-3407

  • 06:00pm  Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Starts with a Potluck Dinner at 6 pm followed by a rock draw (rock donations are always accepted). Please bring your own service ware and a dish to share. The program is on nephrite jade by Anita Williams. Anita worked ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Good food, good music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Registration for Silver City CLAY Festival Workshops  ::  Arts & Music

    Register now for workshops. Spaces may be limited. For more information visit www.clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  To register: http://www.clayfestival.com/store/c1/CLAYregistration

  • 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  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Second Friday of each month. All women are welcome to attend our monthly members' meeting.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-313-4591

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Teen Hangout: Homemade Root Beer and Ice Cream  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens and tweens (ages 10+) are invited to hang out in the library's large multipurpose room anytime between 10am and 5pm Fridays. We'll have video games and board games! At 2:00pm every Friday we will have a special activity. Free. ...   

    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.

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  CLAY Poker Fundraiser Training  ::  Fundraiser

    Pre-poker is free; arrive at 5pm for the full training. Please email info@clayfestival.com.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

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

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:30pm  Gabrielle Louise  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  https://www.gabriellelouise.com/

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

    "Black Butterfly" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Hero" (NR) 1:00 & 7:00 pm; "Norman" (R) 4:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip to Gold Gulch in the Burro Mountains  ::  Tours

    Meet at the Visitor’s Center on Highway 90 at 8 AM, leave at 8.30. Bring lots of water, lunch, chairs, cameras and digging tools. You will need a rock hammer or small digging tool to hunt the locations. It's a ...   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-388-2010 or rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294, 575-574-8779 or 970-222-2433.

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Guatemalan Mercado at The Commons  ::  Social Events

    Affordable, authentic, handmade crafts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Volunteer Center of Grant County.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  tvcgrantcounty.org or 575-388-2988

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

    Come by the Silver City Food Co-op to try Barlean’s Emotional Detox, Environmental Detox and Stomach Repair. These products can be used in a smoothie or used alone. The Silver City Food Co-op wants to share free samples of our ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  575-388-2343 or www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join us and chat about regenerative practices. Skill Share: Cooking with the Sun, with Antonia Young (come hungry and bring your own bowl and utensils). Plant of the Month: Mulberry - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this ...   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 06:30pm  Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Black Butterfly" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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