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Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Lion King" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Grant County Native Plant Society Field Trip to the Burro Mountains :: Tours
Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. In the canyons, huge black cherry trees, grand Emory oaks and alligator junipers provide shade to white honeysuckle, canyon grapes, and other wonderful understory ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilanps.org/Events/Field-Trips or
10:00am - 11:00am “Humanism, Science And Idols” :: Spiritual
This DVD presentation by Rev. Angela Herrera, Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, will examine Humanism as one of traditional sources of Unitarian Universalism. Music selections for the service will be performed by Joe Neri. Although this ...
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Secret Life of Pets 2" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration :: Social Events
Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
10:00am Public Input for Santa Clara Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan :: Legal Notices
The purpose of these meetings is to seek input from the citizens of the Village of Santa Clara on projects for inclusion in a local infrastructure capital improvement plan, a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.Capital projects ...
Location Santa Clara Village Hall
Contact 575-537-2443
11:00am Laughter Yoga :: 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 575-388-0243
11:30am Grant County Federated Republican Women Meeting :: Political
New location at the Silver Bowling Center. NM State Police Investigator, Agent Imelda Sanchez, will speak on the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of NM State investigations.
Location Silver Bowling Center (Copy)
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
04:00pm Grant Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting :: Legal Notices
To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com. The public is welcome to attend.
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1569 or
06:00pm Public Input for Santa Clara Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan :: Legal Notices
The purpose of these meetings is to seek input from the citizens of the Village of Santa Clara on projects for inclusion in a local infrastructure capital improvement plan, a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.Capital projects ...
Location Santa Clara Village Hall
Contact 575-537-2443
07:00pm Adult Ballet :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic with Roger Metcalf :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Special Screening of “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution” :: Social Events
This 2017 HBO documentary film provides viewers with some rare positive news and insights about global warming by showing positive actions that are being taken to combat it. Proceeds from this event will help to continue the work that the ...
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
12:00pm - 01:00pm Sing-a-Long at the Rotary Meeting :: Social Events
Toni and Rick Spiegel will lead a sing-a-long of well-known songs at the August 20 Rotary meeting. Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but guests are ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
12:00pm - 12:55pm Tai Chi: 8 Forms :: Health & Wellness
WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Contact 575-313-6883 or
01:00pm - 03:00pm 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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact
04:00pm Minecraft Club :: Kids' Activity
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 06:00pm Yoga For Veterans :: Health & Wellness
Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.
Location American Legion Post 18
05:30pm Grant County County Federation of Democratic Women Meeting :: Political
Potluck; and the speaker will be Marrissa Castrillo, Grant County Clerk. She'll be informing us about the changes to the election process/boundary changes.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-956-8942
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 August Westerners International Meeting :: Social Events
Terry Humble's and Christopher Saxman's talk will cover a brief history of the Central Mining District and Silver City area. Dinner is served at the meeting, and the cost is $12.00 per person for members and $15 for non-members. The ...
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888
64th Catron County Fair :: Social Events
Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Location Catron County Fairgrounds Building
Contact https://www.catroncountyfair.com
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
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
09:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Farmers' Market :: Social Events
All kinds of fresh produce available.
Location Ace Hardware
10:00am - 11:15am Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit :: Health & Wellness
For more information on the class, please visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/
Location Lotus Center
10:00am First United Methodist Church Meditations Group :: Spiritual
Pastor Jared Secret will lead a "Christian Meditation" Group. It will be a weekly meeting, and all are welcome to attend!
Location First United Methodist Church
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 0-24 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 - 06:00pm Republican Headquarters to be Open Wednesday :: Political
Drop by and say hello.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
04:00pm - 05:00pm Future Engineers :: Kids' Activity
Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees as well as STEAM activities to experiment with! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm - 06:45pm Belly Dancing with Zoe Wolfe :: Health & Wellness
Offered four Wednesdays in August. Attend one, some, or all four classes. No prior experience is necessary; everyone is welcome! $10 Drop-in, $8 w/ a Lotus class card.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org/Events
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
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
15th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration :: Social Events
Online registration events and workshops for the Gila River Festival begins July 1. To find out details and to register go to www.gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilaRiverFestival/.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
64th Catron County Fair :: Social Events
Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Location Catron County Fairgrounds Building
Contact https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Lion King" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am WILL Course Registration Phase 1 :: Education
Now until Sunday, August 25th, you’ll be able to sign up for up to three courses. You’re welcome to do your registration from home or wherever you are, using our online course registration system. We’d be glad to help you ...
Location WILL Rhoda House
Contact www.will.community/#/membership
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making Paper Plate Watermelons. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:00pm - 12:55pm Tai Chi: 8 Forms :: Health & Wellness
WNMU Expressive Arts Pavilion (Behind FACT; in front of McCray Gallery). Outdoors, in the shade. Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Benches for sitting, but you ...
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Contact 575-313-6883 or
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will be working on our leftover summer projects! 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
05:00pm TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting :: Health & Wellness
Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236
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
64th Catron County Fair :: Social Events
Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Location Catron County Fairgrounds Building
Contact https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Lion King" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 Silver City/Grant County Has Got Talent Variety Show Friday Preview :: Arts & Music
Tickets $5 for Preview show; Available 6:30 at the door or at Vintage Fantasies during the week. Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30. Family friendly fun.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-654-5202 or
06:30pm The Over Souls :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
64th Catron County Fair :: Social Events
Exhibitions, livestock competitions, a junior rodeo, a ranch rodeo and much more. For details and schedule go to https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Location Catron County Fairgrounds Building
Contact https://www.catroncountyfair.com
Labor Day Super Blitz and Saturation Saturday DWI Checkpoints :: Health & Wellness
There will be multiple sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols throughout the state.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Lion King" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:00am - 01:00pm Silver City Lions Club Breakfast and Lunch :: Fundraiser
Breakfast: Pancake or waffle, sausage, egg and coffee or tea, $6.00; Lunch: Pulled pork or orange tarragon chicken, green chili cornbread, coffee or tea, $6.00.
Location Big Ditch Park
08:00am - 01:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
A variety of food – home-baked items, canned goods, fresh produce, plants, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, outdoor decorative items and much more.
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
08:30am - 12:00pm Silver City Downtown Farmers' Market :: Social Events
The Saturday Farmers' Market will be relocating to 901 N. Pope Street on the corner of College Ave. at the old LIfequest Building due to construction of Main Street Plaza, There will still be produce, food, artists, vendors, music and ...
Location Temporary Farmers Market
Contact silvercityfarmersmarket.com
08:30am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.
Location First Presbyterian Church
11:00am - 02:00pm 39th Annual Duck Days BBQ Dinner :: Social Events
Dine in meal includes all-you-can-eat Mesquite smoked top sirloin beef, beans, coleslaw, fixings, tea or coffee. Carryout is available. Delivery available in Deming by calling after Aug. 19. $9.00 adults; $5.00 children 5-12; 4 and under, free.
Location First United Methodist Church - Deming
Contact 575-546-2791
01:00pm - 03:00pm Herbal Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Cost: $25. Join yoga instructor and herbalist Lindsey Orellano as we will be tuning into the healing and supportive benefits of plants that can be used with your yoga practice, and everyday life. Attendees will take home an herbal “care ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
06:30pm Sage Gentle-Wing :: Arts & Music
Live music. https://www.sagegentlewing.com/
Location Buckhorn Opera House
06:30pm Silver City/Grant County Has Got Talent Variety Show :: Arts & Music
Tickets $10-25; Available 6:30 at the door or at Vintage Fantasies during the week. Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30. Audiences will see talented performing artists competing for a chance at $1800 in prize money. Family friendly fun.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-654-5202 or
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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