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October 15, 2017 - October 21, 2017
October 15, 2017 - October 21, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Silver City Art Association Open Studios  ::  Arts & Music

    Silver City Art Association Studios Artists will open their studios and invite the public to tour the studios, visit the artists and let them show you how they create their artwork! There will be an artists reception at the Visitor ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Indigenous Day: Honoring the First Peoples of This Land"   ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Lila Forest will talk about the growing movement to do away with Columbus Day and make Oct. 12 Indigenous Day.  Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available for parents who would like ...   

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

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

    "Annabelle: Creation" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 05:30pm  Bridge Community Souper Sunday Supper  ::  Social Events

    Menu: Choice of fresh made clam chowder or squash soup with salad, bread, drink and dessertSuggested Donation: $10.00.   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

    Contact  575-538-5754

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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday Meeting With the Mayor  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite public input, ideas and inspirations toward making the town even better. All are invited to stop by and share their insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.    

    Location  Adobe Springs Cafe

  • 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. Free, sponsored by the Active & Alive program. New location - Gough Park.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Manda and Chris  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted  ::  Social Events

    Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 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

    . Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Work Session Agenda IV. PurposeThe general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/meeting_documents_and_video.php?CID=E78S5

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Food Business Planning  ::  Education

    Learn how to develop a food or farm business plan. Explore regional market opportunities. See what makes farming in Southwest New Mexico unique. Discover funding opportunities.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  575-388-1559 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

  • 06:30pm  Westerners Meeting: "The Siberian Doughboys of the Borderlands: The Southwestern Soldiers Who Went to Russia, 1918-1920"  ::  Social Events

    Dinner is served at the meeting, cost is $12 per person for members; $15 for non-members. The public is invited to attend, and should make reservations by, October 15. Craig McEwan will talk about a group of recruits, from southeastern ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule at 575-538-2888

  • 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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 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

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

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop Series  ::  Education

    There is a $19 classroom/materials fee due prior to or on the first day of the workshop series. Qualified participants will create their own Etsy site while learning business basics like accounting, research, pricing, competitive marketing, shipping and more. Selection ...   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  575-541-1583 or https://www.wesst.org/training/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-silver-city/etsy-

  • 10:30am  Fall Break Storytime: Alligators  ::  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.

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

    Fresh produce and other goodies   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn - “Segregation and Discrimination: Grant County Hispanics and Anglos During the Last 150 Years”   ::  Education

    Presented by Stephen Fox. This program and discussion is free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  call 575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 01:00pm  Fall Break Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Fall Break 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.

  • 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 - 08:00pm  Monsoon Puppets for Adults  ::  Arts & Music

    Please preregister Donation $5 Work on a large scale puppet for the parade. Participants should bring some of their own tools depending on what they want to make. If they want to go big, then if they already own a ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

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

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 7:00 pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda IV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy Arias V. Public Input· During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/meeting_documents_and_video.php?CID=MXA7T

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Fall Break Teen Hangout  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. 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.

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fall Gardening Workshop  ::  Education

    Topics to be covered include harvesting vegetables, putting your garden to bed for the winter, fall gardening for winter harvest, prepping your garden now for spring planting and general gardening tips.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  575-388-1559 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Fall Break 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.

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 04:00pm  Fall Break WildWorks: Dia de los Muertos Flowers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! 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.

  • 06:30pm  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  Jayme Stone Folk CD Release Tour  ::  Arts & Music

    Limited seating; tickets $15 each. Buy tickets online at wnmu.edu/culture or from the Cultural Affairs Office in Hunter Hall on campus. Two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone will be joined by Moira Smiley,, Sumaia Jackson and Joe Phillips  who also played on the new ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  wnmu.edu/culture

  • Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Being Accepted  ::  Social Events

    Parade applications are being accepted now until Nov. 11. The theme this year is "A Hometown Holiday - Past, Present, Future". To receive an application, please email Brandy at LightedParade@gmail.com   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

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

    "The Lego Ninjago Movie" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Fall Break Family Movie: "Night at the Museum"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Come enjoy the movie Night at the Museum during Silver Schools fall break!   

    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 - 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  Greg and Charlie  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Presentation by Nathan Newcomer - “Protecting Wilderness & Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Gila National Forest”. The Gila National Forest is currently undergoing a plan revision, something that hasn't happened in 30 years. As a part of the plan ...   

    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

    "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Lego Ninjago Movie" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    Fresh food, crafts, music and fun.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  2nd Annual Buddy Walk  ::  Social Events

    Registration starts at 9:00 AM - runs until 3:00 PM Lots of fun activities for all ages   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Living Lines in Fall Botanicals With Lisa Coddingham  ::  Arts & Music

    Please pre-register! A deposit of 1/2 will hold your spot, make checks out to Lisa Cottingham. Fee: $235.00 (includes resource list and supportive handouts.) Keep expanding your drawing and color knowledge as autumn brings inspiring subjects to draw and paint. ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  Autumn Art & Wine Extravaganza at La Esperanza Winery  ::  Social Events

    Start your Holiday shopping right. Featuring talented artists, gourmet food for purchase by The Duckstop Mobile Kitchen, internationally award winning wines and New Mexico handcrafted beers available for purchase. Live music by Brandon Perrault 1:00-3:30 pm   

    Location  La Esperanza Winery

    Contact  www.laesperanzavineyardandwinery.com or 505-259-9523 or 505-238-6252

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Purses For Every Occasion Auction  ::  Social Events

    Tickets are $10 with a limited number sold and may be purchased at The Space and Yada Yada Yarn. A Silent Auction will also be held and included are Delectable Sweets and Tasty Treats.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-538-3919

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

    Come chat about regenerative practices. Plant of the Month: Lemon Balm - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: Growing higher quality foods with less water: Aquaponics, with Ed Colmar. Following the meeting, we will ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Monsoon Puppets for Kids 2  ::  Kids' Activity

    Please Preregister. Donation $5. This workshop is for kids to make small puppets and/or masks that can be used to participate in the Dia de los Muertos Parade on October 29th. The first class will be cardboard construction for those ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Community Drumming Circle  ::  Social Events

    Host: Andrew Dahl-Bredine. Bring a drum, a rattle, a flute, a didgeridoo, bells; bring a friend  and an open heart. Open to the public. Donations welcomed!   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 06:30pm  The Gila Mobsters  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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