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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
10:00am - 11:00am “Ro-Buki in Rhyme: Reflections on Blowing Zen” :: Spiritual
Samarpan David Kent presents an autobiographical poem which was inspired by the Shakuhachi that came into his life five months ago. This will be a Family Program Sunday and children of all ages are invited to participate. This Sunday the ...
Contact
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
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
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (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
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
08:00am - 11:00am Monday Meeting with the Mayor :: Social Events
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.
Location The HUB
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
William Perkins will talk about estate planning. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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
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
06:00pm - 08:00pm Congressman Steve Pearce and Legislator Yvette Herrell to hold meet and greet :: Political
Congressman Steve Pearce and Legislator Yvette Herrell will hold a meet and greet at Q's Bistro on Monday, Aug. 13 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Location Q's Bistro
07:00pm Open Mic with The Black Teas :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
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
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Work Session AgendaIV. Purpose• The general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
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
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
06:00pm Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on July 24, 2018Unfinished Business: A. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. 1268: an Ordinance proposing various amendments to the Municipal Code regarding boards and committees of the Town.B. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.townofsilvercity.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
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
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 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
10:30am - 01:30pm Wednesday Farmers' Market :: Social Events
Midweek farmers' market at Ace Hardware. Lots of fresh produce.
Location Ace Hardware
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Lunch Meeting :: Political
William Perkins, candidate for Judicial District 6 Judge will speak. Other candidates will also be present to meet and greet. A buffet lunch will be available for only $10. Grant County Voters are welcome.
Location WNMU Cafeteria
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
01:00pm - 05:00pm Republican Headquarters Open Wednesdays :: Political
Refreshments served. Trump hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tickets for drawings are for sale. Candidate materials and information are also available. We invite voters to stop by and chat. Tickets for the October 6, "Make America Great Again Dinner" are for ...
Location Republican Party Headquarters
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
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 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
"RBG" (PG) 4:00pm: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (PG-13) 7:00pm
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 OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy Arias V. Public Input• During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.grantcountynm.com
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making a Fireflies at night scene. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will be making a big face box using a Fresnel lens. 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
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
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue :: 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.
Contact 575-538-5706 or http://gcsar-nm.org/
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
07:00pm Fort Bayard Summer Film Series: "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: :: 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
10:00am - 04:00pm Meet the Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
This weekend’s Featured Artists are Ruth Hamby (Friday), and Jackie Blurton (Saturday and Sunday). Jackie serves on the board of the Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society where she combines her art and love of birds with her conservation and education efforts.
Location Hearst Church Gallery
Contact
11:00am - 02:00pm Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church Lunches :: Fundraiser
Your choice BBQ Brisket, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken; with beans and potato salad and a roll, good sized portions for the price of $7 per plate. Delivery with five or more orders. Available the first Friday of every month.
Location Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Contact Order in advance: 575-590-0928 or 575-936-0020
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
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 Melissa Holland and Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Local duo gypsy/jazz violin and guitar.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm "Relationships in Revue" a Production of Music and Drama, :: Arts & Music
Revue tickets will be $10 at the door and the Woman's Club will sell refreshments during intermission to aid their scholarship fund. Produced by Silver City Community Theatre.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Mama Mia! Here We Go Again" (PG-13) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 Fort Bayard 152nd Birthday Celebration :: Social Events
Flag raising ceremony on the parade ground at 9 a.m. The Fort Bayard Museum, will open at 9:15 a.m., with tours of the museum and parade ground area beginning at 9:30. At 10:45 a.m. local rancher Deily Crumbley will present a ...
Location Old Fort Bayard
Contact 575-388-4862 or 575-388-4477
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 - 10:00am Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Healing and Peace :: 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 crisis, ...
Location Lotus Center
10:00am - 12:00pm Girl Scout Registration :: Kids' Activity
Girl Scouts is for all girls entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. Wherever girls live, whatever their circumstances, we help them learn to be safe, think for themselves, and lead the way for others. If you have the time, join our 900,000 volunteers. ...
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact 575-538-2481 or
10:00am - 01:00pm 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
10:00am - 04:00pm Meet the Featured Artists of the Grant County Art Guild :: Arts & Music
This weekend’s Featured Artists are Ruth Hamby (Friday), and Jackie Blurton (Saturday and Sunday). Jackie serves on the board of the Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society where she combines her art and love of birds with her conservation and education efforts.
Location Hearst Church Gallery
Contact
10:00am - 02:00pm Sale and Adoption Day at Our Paws' Cause Thrift Store :: Fundraiser
The sale will benefit the High Desert Humane Society's halt a litter today program.
Location Our Paws' Cause Thrift Shop
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
01:00pm - 03:00pm Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting :: Education
Plant of the Month: Peanut - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: Nuts about Peanuts: planting, growing and harvesting peanuts in SW New Mexico, with guest speaker Carol Fugagli.
Location College Plaza Suite #5
02:00pm "Just Words" :: Arts & Music
Santa Fe poet Pamela Williams and Silver City poet Stewart Warren read from their work. Followed by open mic for poetry and prose.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
06:00pm "The West: Singing its Story" A Fort Bayard Birthday Celebration :: Social Events
A barbecue sandwich meal will be served at 6:30. Cost of the dinner is $15, and reservations are required. Following the meal, a special program will be presented by Mr. Ralph Estes, entitled “The West: Singing its Story”. In song, ...
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact Reservations: 575-956-3294 or 970-222-4862
06:30pm Reading Under the Stars :: Arts & Music
Three-course meal and conversation under the stars, plus short readings from Sharman Apt Russell, Philip Connors, Beate Sigriddaughter, and Jack Crocker. $25 per person.
Contact Tickets:
06:30pm Sage Gentle-Wing :: Arts & Music
Singer/songwriter.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm "Relationships in Revue" a Production of Music and Drama, :: Arts & Music
Revue tickets will be $10 at the door and the Woman's Club will sell refreshments during intermission to aid their scholarship fund. Produced by Silver City Community Theatre.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
08:00pm - 11:00pm Polka Dot Dance Party :: Arts & Music
DJ Nick Prince. 50/50 raffle, prize for best costume, and some local entertainers. Dance to benefit this years Pride Fest on September 15th. $10/person or $15/couple.
Location Old Elk's Club
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