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January 07, 2018 - January 13, 2018
January 07, 2018 - January 13, 2018
  • Silver City Museum to be Closed to Install New Exhibit.  ::  Legal Notices

    The traveling exhibit will open on January 13, 2018 and be on display until May 28, 2018.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, to which the public ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    "The Foreigner" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Silver City Museum to be Closed to Install New Exhibit.  ::  Legal Notices

    The traveling exhibit will open on January 13, 2018 and be on display until May 28, 2018.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, to which the public ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 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

    Mayor Ken Ladner 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

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  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.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Grant County Community Health Council to meet  ::  Education

    The Grant County Community Health Council will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. at its Black Street office conference room. It is a public meeting with limited space. Please call 575-388 -1198 if you plan to attend.   

    Contact  575-388-1198

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Dustin Hamman  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Silver City Museum to be Closed to Install New Exhibit.  ::  Legal Notices

    The traveling exhibit will open on January 13, 2018 and be on display until May 28, 2018.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, to which the public ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

    If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Grant ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gila Area Watershed/Forest Restoration Collaborative Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    It’s time to focus on the Gila area, see where projects can be leveraged, match and/or complement each other. The focus is large-scale forest restoration in SW Gila area to improve forest conditions, provide or sustain jobs and ensure water ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on Dec. 12, 2017Unfinished Business:A. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. 1265: an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-22 (Office created) and 28-27(b) (Compensation) of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Silver City.New ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Kirtan  ::  Spiritual

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

  • Silver City Museum to be Closed to Install New Exhibit.  ::  Legal Notices

    The traveling exhibit will open on January 13, 2018 and be on display until May 28, 2018.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, to which the public ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 8:00pm   

    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  Southwestern County Commission Alliance  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is welcome to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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.

  • 11:00am  Learning Circle: The Top 10 Things That Make a Great Nonprofit  ::  Education

    Peer-to-peer discussions, tailored for nonprofit leaders to share the characteristics an organization needs to go above and beyond. Learning Circles content is customized to address the needs of each group to achieve the goals of each participant. The participants meet ...   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

    Contact  (575) 597-0035 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or nresourcegroup.org.

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Meet Monty Newman, Republican Candidate for Congressional District 2   ::  Political

    Monty Newman, Republican candidate for Congressional District 2 from Hobbs, NM, will be at the Wrangler Four-Season Room to meet Grant County voters. Newman has the courage to fight for conservative values in Congress. He is pro-life and a strong ...   

    Location  Wrangler's Bar and Grill (Copy)

    Contact  http://montynewman.com/

  • 01:00pm  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

    Contact  575-538-3672 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

  • 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.

  • 04:15pm  Silver City Library Board Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org and at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-590-0014

  • 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  Introductory Session for Southwest Firefighter Training  ::  Education

    To qualify for the SWFF recruitment program, candidates must attend the Introductory Session.  All paperwork must be completed and returned no later than January 12, 2018. Application packets are available at the Gila National Forest Supervisors’ Office in Silver City from ...   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

    Contact  575-388-8233 or 575-388-8450

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:15pm - 08:30pm  Belly Dance with Zoe  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fitness through dance.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-654-4910

  • Silver City Museum to be Closed to Install New Exhibit.  ::  Legal Notices

    The traveling exhibit will open on January 13, 2018 and be on display until May 28, 2018.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, to which the public ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Grant ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13) 3:30 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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.

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

    A copy of the agenda will be available in the County Manager’s Office and online at www.grantcountynm.com at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-574-0005

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    We will be creating a cardboard igloo for the Children’s area. 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  "A Fascination With Science and Art" Free Lecture by Dr. Jerri Barhtolomew  ::  Education

    Open to the public; seating is limited. Research scientist and glass artist Dr. Jerri Bartholomew has combined her lifelong fascination with both science and art for twenty years. Inspired by both creativity and a desire to ask questions and make ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  Facebook.com/WesternNewMexicoUniversity or| twitter.com/WNMU

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

    "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (R) 4:00pm; "Lady Bird" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    You are welcome to attend our monthly member’s meeting.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-313-4591

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico Exhibit Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Museum will host the exhibit Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. The traveling exhibit will open on January 12, 2018 and be on display until the end of May, 2018.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org 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  Brad Fielder  ::  Arts & Music

    Folk country blues/Banjo & guitar   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (R) 4:00pm; "Lady Bird" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am  Volunteers needed to gather and haul away wreaths  ::  Education

    Volunteers are requested to be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 8:30 Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 to pick up and haul away wreaths from the Wreaths Across America event in December.   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetery

  • 08:45am - 12:15pm  Grant County Chess Championship  ::  Social Events

    No entry fee, only 4 hours long, in the Silver High Library. No need to bring anything, just show up and play against various levels, mostly beginners. Visitors welcome to play. Make a new chess friend!    

    Location  Silver High School

    Contact  575-956-3138

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance items sales take place in the parking lot where visitors can purchase a bag ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

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

  • 10:00am  Tours of "Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico"  ::  Social Events

    Exhibition curator Nicolas Chavez from the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe will lead tours at 10:00 amand 2:00 pm. The 2:00 pm tour will bilingual for English and Spanish speakers. Tours will be $10 per person to join or ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 06:30pm  Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Blade Runner 2049" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00pm - 11:59pm  Mimbres Region Arts Council Black Tie Benefit Ball "Arctic Vogue"  ::  Social Events

    Dessert, champagne, dancing, cash bar. Event tickets $50   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

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

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