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August 05, 2018 - August 11, 2018
August 05, 2018 - August 11, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "If I Should Have a Daughter....."  ::  Spiritual

    This TED talk is presented by spoken word poet Sarah Kay. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power ...   

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Meet the Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    S. Ann Nace (Friday), and Jackie Blurton (Saturday and Sunday). Come see Ann’s plein air paintings are about her emotional response to the color of light in a given place and time. Jackie states that “Birds fill our world with beauty and ...   

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    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 10:30am  Sunday Morning Breakfast and Service  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church serves breakfast Sunday mornings at 10:30am and the Sunday service starts at 11am.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

  • 11:00am  Western New Mexico University To Host “Woman – Ochre” Recovery Celebration Panel  ::  Social Events

    A public panel discussion to celebrate the first anniversary of the return of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman – Ochre,” which had been lost for 30 years, to the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The panel will review the painting’s ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  artmuseum.arizona.edu

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War"  (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 2018 Murray Ryan Invitational Silver City  ::  Fundraiser

    TEAM REGISTRATION FORM - Must be turned in by 5 p.m. August 6 to receive a polo shirt with the Tournament Logo. Tournament takes place August 18. http://files.constantcontact.com/94823da7301/8a051c49-2f9a-4d68-8cb7-65e868746658.pdf or visit the Silver City Chamber of Commerce.   

    Location  University Golf Course

    Contact  http://files.constantcontact.com/94823da7301/8a051c49-2f9a-4d68-8cb7-65e868746658.pdf

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

    "Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  "The Art of Photography" an Exhibition of Photographs by Kam Zarrabi  ::  Arts & Music

    The exhibit is the work of local resident Kam Zarrabi. It will run until August 31 during MRAC business hours.   

    Location  MRAC Gallery

    Contact  575-538-2505 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, and 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  New Mexico CAP Entity Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 4:00 pm on August 3, 2018 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-542-9341

  • 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

  • 03:30pm  "Tenuous State" Readings by Author Bill Charland  ::  Arts & Music

    Silver City author Bill Charland will be conducting readings from his latest novel, "Tenuous State: A Tale of Survival in the West," an action/adventure story that revolves around a young professor, and newly appointed dean, serving at a small university ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    PFLAG Silver City will show the film "Bullied." With school about to start, parents, middle school and high school students are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.   

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.org

  • 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

    "Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 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/

  • 10:30am  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.

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Wednesday Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Grant County Water Commission Workshop  ::  Legal Notices

    The Grant County Water Commission will convene in a Workshop hosted by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.·   

    Location  Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments

  • 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, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    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 - 07:30pm  Public Discussion of NM 15 Pinos Altos Road Project  ::  Public Meetings

    To provide project information regarding construction, detailing project specifications, and will answer questions regarding the timeline of the project. The public is encouraged to ask questions and provide comments and to address any concerns they may have as it relates ...   

    Location  Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce

    Contact  575-339-4868 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "Mission Impossible - Fallout" (PG-13) 3:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 11:00am  New Mexico Arts & Cultural District Coordinating Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Guest Presenter: Lee Gruber, Owner/ Manager Syzygy Tile, and SCACD Board President. Visitor center report: Rebecca Martin. Roundtable Discussion: Three to five minutes per organization, please.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will be experimenting with a garden detectives kit. 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.

  • 05:30pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School 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

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Summer Film Series: "We Shall Remain"  ::  Arts & Music

    Theme - "The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples' Survival through Humor and Tragedy." This film series features the struggles of the Native Indigenous People, seen through their own eyes. Doors open at 6:30. Free.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  575-388-4862 or 575-388-4477 or 575-534-1379

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Rural Roads

    The Perseid Meteor shower is Auguts12/13. Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

    "RBG" (PG) 4:00pm: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:30pm  Clay Parker & Jodi James   ::  Arts & Music

    Louisiana-based County-roots duo   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at the Glenwood Library  ::  Arts & Music

    The film is “Kill the Messenger,” a thriller based on a true story about journalist Gary Webb (played by Jeremy Renner), who gets a tip that leads him to a major story that endangers his life.   

    Location  Glenwood Library

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

    "SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Canyon View of the Dwellings  ::  Tours

    This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Hike through Gila Wilderness to get spectacular cross-canyon views of the cliff dwellings below. Participants must wear sturdy outdoor clothing and hiking boots, bring water and a snack for ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  Reservations call 575-536-9461

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Rural Roads

    The Perseid Meteor shower is Auguts12/13. Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky.   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

    "RBG" (PG) 1:00 & 4:00pm: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Second Saturday at the Catwalk Gallery  ::  Arts & Music

    The Catwalk Gallery will be serving cake and coffee in the morning and beverages and snacks in the afternoon. It features a wide variety of work by New Mexico artists and artisans.    

    Location  Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop

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

    Fresh local produce, plants, music and fun. Silver City Mainstreet Plaza7th Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    Featuring arts and crafts, and food. New vendors are adding even more variety to the selections.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Rabies-$10 plus the license-$2.50-$20, Dog Combo-$20, Cat combo-$18, Bordetella-$20, Leukemia-$20, Micro-chipping-$25, Deworming by weight $10-$45. We will also have rattle Snake Vaccine available.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 09:00am - 10:00am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    In each session, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing in four directions: To ourselves. To those we know in need. To places and situations on the planet in ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  Pro-Life Rally  ::  Public Meetings

    Pro-Life Rallies will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Location will be between the Walmart parking lot and Hwy 180. Attendance is not required, but everyone is welcome to participate.   

    Location  Wal-Mart

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Gila Cliff Dwellings Interpretive Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Give yourself enough time to hike the half mile from the trail head to the dwellings in order to be on time for the 1:00 pm start. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen and a hat. Bring plenty of water. The ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  575--536-9461 ext. 31 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  "Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City"  ::  Education

    Newspaper article quotations from the period and historic photos will be incorporated in this lively presentation. There will be ample time for questions and answers following the presentation. Liz Mikols will tell about the lives of three madams, Millie Cusey, ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 02:30pm - 04:00pm  Book Signing at the Silver City Museum  ::  Arts & Music

    Authors Christopher Saxman and Terry Humble, will sign copies of their new book entitled, “Relics of the Underground Metal Miners”. Filled with beautiful photographs and rich histories, this book is the first-ever compilation of the remarkable stories and visual record ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Rep. Rebecca Dow to hold fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Rep. Rebecca Dow to be at Wrangler's Bar and Grill on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 from 6 - 8 p.m.   

    Location  Wrangler's Bar and Grill

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Local blues guitarist and singer   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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