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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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