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08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Trip to East Stephens Creek in the Fort Bayard Preserve :: Tours
Meet at the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. For the last field trip of the season, GNPS will lead the group to East Stephens Creek in the Fort Bayard Preserve to see what ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilanps.org/Events/Field-Trips or
08:30am - 03:00pm Bullard Street to be Closed Sunday :: Legal Notices
A traffic calming design will be painted in the middle of the intersection of Bullard Street and Kelly on Sunday, September 15. The roads will be closed off on Bullard Street at 6th Street and Market and at Kelly and Texas.
10:00am - 11:00am "Cut Your Waste Grant County" :: Spiritual
Allyson Siwik and Jeff Goin will talk how they responded to the end of curbside recycling in Silver City by teaming up the Gila Resources Information Project and The Lotus Center to form Cut Your Waste Grant County. Although this ...
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02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Yesterday" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
10:00am 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
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
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 Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm District Ranger Ihle to Speak About the Formation of the Gila National Forest at Rotary Meeting :: Social Events
District Ranger Beth Ihle will alk about the forming of the Gila National Forest, including the first designated wilderness area in the United States. Members of the public are invited to attend. 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.org
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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02:00pm - 03:30pm Early Childhood Development and Education Discusion :: Education
These conversations are part of a statewide needs assessment being conducted by the New Mexico Early Childhood Development Partnership (NMECDP), in partnership with the State, in order to develop a strategic plan for the new Early Childhood Education and Care ...
Location Community Partnership for Children
04:00pm - 05:00pm 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
05:30pm 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
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
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 with Sallyann Mulcahy :: 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
10:00am - 01:00pm Nonprofit Resource Group (NRG) Advocacy Workshop :: Education
The workshop is $25. Advocacy experts, Charlie Alfero and Priscilla Lucero, will share how to advocate at the local and state levels to increase the funding, credibility and visibility of your nonprofit.and how nonprofits can participate more successfully in the ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact To register: 575-597-0035 or email:
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
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch and Learn on service and therapy dogs :: Education
Darlene Colman, who has worked with dogs for more than 50 years, will discuss: "What's in a name? Service, Therapy, Emotion Support, Comfort," on service and therapy dogs.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/
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 and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.
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
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
09:00am - 05:00pm Silver City Public Library, Free Library Card Replacement Day :: Social Events
Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! 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
12:00pm - 01:00pm The Empire Zinc Strike: A Conversation :: Education
Join families of strike participants Frances Gonzales and Larry Flores, as well as author and human rights lawyer Raymond Caballero, to discuss the events and enduring legacy of the famous Silver City Local 890 zinc miners’ strike of 1950.
Location Silver City Museum
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! 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
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting :: Social Events
We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.
Location Silver City Town Hall Annex
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org/ or call Kyle at 575-538-5706
06:30pm Music in the Garden Presents Lucibela :: Arts & Music
Free and open to the public. Lucibela, Cape Verdean Vocalist will perform. The secret of Lucibela’s extraordinary vocal technique lies in her ability to explore the deep register of Brazil’s great sambistas while adding a thrilling vibrato.
Location The Gardens at WNMU
Contact www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or
Gila River Festival Events :: Social Events
· 9 am - Silver City-based youth climate activists Thinking ON A Mountain performance, WNMU Global Resource Center Auditorium· 10:45 am - The Future is Now, panel discussion with youth San Carlos Apache water protector Naelyn Pike and youth climate ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575.590.7619
12:00pm 60th Cobre High School reunion - three-day event :: Social Events
60th Cobre High School reunion. Sign in begins on Friday, Sept. 20 at noon, Saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday begins at 8 a.m. Full schedule at this link: http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/53317-60th-cobre-high-school-reunion-this-weekend-sept-20-22-2019
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact Robert Spengler 307-349-2950
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
07:00pm - 08:30pm "Salt of the Earth" Outdoor Screening and Picnic :: Education
Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets to watch the film Salt of the Earth, a 1954 film depicting the Empire Zinc strike. Many of the strike participants also starred in the movie. The Library of Congress has selected Salt ...
Location Silver City Museum Courtyard
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Toy Story 4" (G)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm · Dances of Universal Peace :: Spiritual
Join us for the Dances of Universal Peace, where we honor some of the earliest embodiments of the Great Goddess from the Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Sumerian, Canaanite, and Old Hebrew cultures.Using ancient movements and chants, we will invoke Her creativity,compassion, ...
Location Church of Harmony
September Meeting of Permaculture Silver City Cancelled :: Social Events
We are canceling the Sept. monthly meeting of Permaculture Silver City due to schedule conflict with the Gila River Festival. Hope to see you at some of these field trips, lectures, or events! Please join us Saturday, October 19th for our ...
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 60th Cobre High School Reunion- three day event :: Social Events
Saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. Schedule for full three days at http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/53317-60th-cobre-high-school-reunion-this-weekend-sept-20-22-2019
Location Fort Bayard New Deal Theater
Contact Robert Spengler 307-349-2950 or
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
10:00am - 02:00pm Empty Bowl Fundraiser Bowl Glazing :: Fundraiser
We will glaze all the bowls that were made during the Clay Fest.. No experience needed, children welcome with supervision. These bowls will be at the fundraiser luncheon in October, along with many artists bowls.
Location Syzygy Tile
Contact 575-388-4221
10:00am - 12:00pm National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week Seat Check Saturday :: Health & Wellness
Parents and caregivers will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat working directly with a certified child passenger safety technician. During each seat check, technicians will provide education about the proper selection, installation, and use of child safety seats. To ensure ...
Location Deming Fire Department
Contact www.safernm.org
10:00am - 01:00pm Silver City Public Library, Free Library Card Replacement Day :: Social Events
Lost your library card? Replacement library cards will be free at the Silver City Public Library in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Come by the library front desk to replace your card. Remember, if you haven’t had a library ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
02:00pm - 04:00pm · Word Feast at the Tranquilbuzz Coffee House :: Arts & Music
Beate Sigriddaughter reads from her chapbook Dancing in Santa Fe and other poems, followed by open mic.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
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02:30pm - 10:00pm Gila River Extravaganza :: Social Events
Monsoon Puppet Theater Parade from 2:30 - 4pm. From the Visitors Center to Gough Park where the party continues with more kid- and family-centered fun featuring music by Caliente and Auld Lang Syne, Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers, San Carlos ...
Location Gough Park
Contact www.gilariverfestival.org or 575.590.7619
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Toy Story 4" (G)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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