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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Dunkirk" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am "Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Fukushima: Can We Learn From Our Mistakes?" :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Forest will reflect on humanity's hubris in using death-dealing technologies, and how our technological knowledge dangerously outstrips our spiritual maturity. The service will also include a Children’s Program focusing on the Fifth Principle: That all persons should have ...
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Dunkirk" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
Joni Miller, Grant County Gila Fair, will be our speaker. 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
06:30pm - 08:30pm Auditions for "Don't Drink the Water" :: Arts & Music
Silver City Community Theater is looking for 16 actors from middle school age to mature adults to cast in the Woody Allen play. Read throughs with selected cast will begin the week of August 21. Silver City Community Theater will present ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact Ted Presler 575-519-8375
07:00pm Open Mic With Matt Cotton :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Dunkirk" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:30pm - 08:30pm Auditions for "Don't Drink the Water" :: Arts & Music
Silver City Community Theater is looking for 16 actors from middle school age to mature adults to cast in the Woody Allen play. Read throughs with selected cast will begin the week of August 21. Silver City Community Theater will present ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact Ted Presler 575-519-8375
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Kirtan :: Spiritual
Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations appreciated.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
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
"Dunkirk" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
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
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
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
01:00pm Babytime, Sing and 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
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
01:00pm NM CAP Entity Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
I. Pledge of AllegianceII. Roll Calla. NM CAP Entity Partiesb. Telephone GuestsIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2017V. Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes, if anyone would like to speak longer than ...
03:00pm - 05:00pm ServSafe Food Handler Class :: Education
You must enroll and pay at least 7 days prior to the class. The course will utilize the ServSafe Food Handler Guide and approved videos. The guide highlights critical new FDA codes and instills food safety basics through activities, exercises and ...
Location Elk's Lodge #413
Contact 505-343-9848
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
04:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City Co-op Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is welcome.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
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
Good food, good music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
06:30pm - 08:30pm Auditions for "Don't Drink the Water" :: Arts & Music
Silver City Community Theater is looking for 16 actors from middle school age to mature adults to cast in the Woody Allen play. Read throughs with selected cast will begin the week of August 21. Silver City Community Theater will present ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact Ted Presler 575-519-8375
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Dunkirk" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 05:00pm ServSafe Manager Certification Class :: Education
Registration is required. Attendees who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will receive a certification from NRA Solutions which is nationally recognized and valid for 5 years. The 8-hour course (including a lunch break) will utilize the ServSafe ...
Location Elk's Lodge #413
Contact 505-343-9848
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners to Consider OHV Ordinance :: Legal Notices
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, constituting the governing body of Grant County, New Mexico will consider the adoption of an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES ON STREETS OR ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
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
01:00pm - 03:00pm A WILL Program : "How to Talk to Your Doctor" :: Health & Wellness
Fourth year medical student Nate Fox will cover how to prepare for a doctor's visit, focusing on how to communicate effectively with your provider, your rights and responsibilities as a patient, and discuss resources available to improve your navigation and ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting :: Public Meetings
We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.
Location EMS Building
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org/
07:00pm Fort Bayard Late Summer Film Series: " Shane" :: Arts & Music
Classic Western from 1953, based on the novel, written by Jack Shafer. The movie examines the conflict between homesteaders and cattle ranchers in the West. Starring Alan Ladd. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Contact 575-388-4862
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 01:00pm Alcohol Server Certification Class :: Education
$20 for employees of an NMRA Member Restaurant or Hotel. $25 for Non-members. This is the class that meets the requirement for mandatory alcohol server education for all persons serving or selling alcohol in New Mexico. You must be 19 ...
Location Elk's Lodge #413
Contact 505-343-9848
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
03:00pm Book Talk: "Beyond Bedrock" by W.L.Jardine :: Social Events
The Old West is a harsh place for women, even under the best of circumstances. But when Jenny, Belle, and Beatrice find themselves fighting desperate situations beyond their control, they show a caliber of strength that only the worst of ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm "Who Invited Falstaff?" Satire and Lasagna :: Arts & Music
The Silver City Community Theater and the Food Co-op's Market Cafe offer 3 performances of comedic reading and a 3-course Italian meal. $25 reservations at Gila Hike and Bike, Vintage Fantasies and Market Cafe.
Location Market Cafe
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 Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm "The Buffalo Soldiers" :: Arts & Music
Starring Danny Glover. A Hollywood version of the role of the 10th Cavalry in chasing down Victorio in 1880.
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
07:00pm Fort Bayard 151st Birthday Celebration :: Social Events
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society is hosting a Birthday Celebration to honor the 151 years that Fort Bayard has served the communities of southwestern New Mexico. The movie “The Buffalo Soldiers” will be shown at the New Deal Theater ...
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact 575-388-4477 or 575-956-3294
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"The Big Sick" (R) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 05:00pm Mental Health First Aid Training :: Health & Wellness
Participants must preregister. There is a $25 fee, which includes a participant workbook, refreshments, and lunch will be provided. An 8-hour course to educate the community on a variety of mental health conditions.Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action ...
Location Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic
Contact Edith Lee, Chief Support Officer, at (575) 597-2738, or
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 Fort Bayard 151st Birthday Celebration - Flag Ceremony :: Social Events
A Walking Tour, museum experience, re-enactors presentations, children’s old-fashioned games and toys, and the churning of homemade ice cream will follow.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-388-4477 or 575-956-3294
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.
10:30am - 11:30am Grant County Seed Library Roundtable: How to Use the Seed Library :: Education
Information and demonstration on how to borrow and donate seeds for the Grant County Seed Library. Come and bring your questions and answers! We welcome new and seasoned local gardeners. This event is free and all are welcome.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am Fort Bayard 151st Birthday Celebration - History of Lt. Henry Wright :: Social Events
Dr. Doug Dinwiddie will share the history of young Lt. Henry Wright who nominated both Corporal Clinton Greaves and Sgt. Thomas Boyne, both of the 9th Calvary, for the Medal of Honor. At noon, burritos will be available for purchase ...
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 575-388-4477 or 575-956-3294
04:30pm - 06:00pm Community Drumming Circle :: Social Events
Host: Lynda Aiman-Smith. 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 575-956-6647
05:30pm "Who Invited Falstaff?" Satire and Lasagna :: Arts & Music
The Silver City Community Theater and the Food Co-op's Market Cafe offer 3 performances of comedic reading and a 3-course Italian meal. $25 reservations at Gila Hike and Bike, Vintage Fantasies and Market Cafe.
Location Market Cafe
06:00pm Fort Bayard 151st Birthday Celebration - Dinner and Presentation :: Social Events
Dinner prepared by Los Campos. The presentation, “My Summer Vacation” from the Journal of Robert Grierson, will be by Larry Francell. Robert was the son of Colonel Grierson who was commander of Fort Davis, Texas, during the Victorio Campaign.
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact For dinner reservations call 575-388-4477, 575-956-3294
06:30pm The Gila Mobsters :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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