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March 18, 2018 - March 24, 2018
March 18, 2018 - March 24, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  High Desert Sportsmen gun show  ::  Fundraiser

    The High Desert Sportsmen's annual gun show is this weekend Saturday, March 17, 9-5 and Sunday, March 18 9-3 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “A Primer on ‘The Ganges Mahamudra’”   ::  Spiritual

    Jeff Goin will talk about this sacred 11th century teaching imparted on the banks of the Ganges River by the Indian yogi Tilopa to his student Naropa. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available ...   

    Contact  emailuufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com or www.uufsc.com

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Kevin Compton and Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

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

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

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 05:30pm  Hometown Hollywood  ::  Social Events

    David Gershenson is coming back to Silver City as a guest of the Silver Screen Society and will share some of his memories of his 60-year career representing some of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars.. Several film clips will be ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  575-537-5988

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 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 - 05:00pm  Composting Workshop  ::  Education

    Cost: $15/person. Class is limited to 30 participants call to register. Topics to be covered: Backyard Composting and Vermiculture.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 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.

  • 02:00pm  Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is welcome to attend.   

    Location  Cliff/Gila Fire Department

    Contact  575-388-1569 or grantswcd@zianet.com

  • 03:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is welcome to attend   

    Location  Cliff/Gila Fire Department

    Contact  575-388-1569 or grantswcd@zianet.com

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Lotus Center Spiritual Book Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    If you have a book donation, you can leave it during lobby hours, M-F, 10am-2-pm. We will be continuing to hold these Spiritual Book Sales on a quarterly basis: On the Summer and Winter Solstices, and Spring and Fall Equinoxes.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Training: Open Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable Literacy Link-Leamos staff and volunteers will be available to help. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Literacy Link-Leamos at 575-388-0892 or info@literacylinkleamos.org

  • 01:30pm - 04:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weekly workshops from Feb. 6 - March 20. An interactive group workshop for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions. It focuses on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and ...   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1559

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Feldenkrais Series   ::  Health & Wellness

    Feldenkrais lessons bring about improvements in the body's co-ordination, comfort and the ability to function efficiently. The lessons are safe, enjoyable and immediately effective for people of all ages and abilities. Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle and very effective to ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 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  trish.heck@gmail.com or 575-534-0207

  • 01:30pm - 02:45pm  Spring Equinox Celebration With Beatriz Giraldo  ::  Spiritual

    Circles of sound gather around the world every Equinox to weave our sacred sounds and consciousness with the intentions of harmony, acceptance, unity, joy, compassion, love, and appreciation for all living beings of the planet. Bring a drum, rattle, or ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm  Bridge Community Annual Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.   

    Location  Non-Profit Center

    Contact  575-538-5754 or 575-590-1687

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  The Surrender Experiment  ::  Spiritual

    A six-class series led by Jeff Goin who will lead discussion and meditation on the book "The Surrender Experiment" by Michael Singer. Attend one, some, or all six classes. No meditation experience necessary. By donation.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.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 NRG@swchi.org

  • Earth Day 2018:Volunteers and Vendors Needed  ::  Social Events

    There is still time to register for a vendor space, go to www.gilaresources.info to download the registration application, or contact Doyne Wrealli, GRIP Program Associate and coordinator of the event, at earthendoyne@gmail.com or 575-297-9734. Those wishing to volunteer for the ...   

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 11:30am  Grant County Republican Women Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    Yvette Herrell, candidate for Congressional District 2 will speak. A delicious buffet lunch will be served for $10. Come and bring a friend!   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm - 01:30pm  Silver City/Southwest NM American Association of University Women Meeting  ::  Social Events

    We are gearing up to celebrate our 80th anniversary. At this meeting we will plan in more detail our 80th birthday celebration. One project will be a voter registration drive to register 80 new voters. The mission statement of AAUW: ...   

    Location  WNMU Gender Equity Center

    Contact  dareadrienne@gmail.com or 575-388-2013

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 03:30pm  Congressional District 2 candidate Yvette Herrell Meet and Greet  ::  Political

    Talk with the candidate.   

    Location  Farm Bureau Financial Services Building

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  “The 7 Healthy Behaviors to Control Diabetes”   ::  Health & Wellness

    Seven consecutive Wednesdays, March 21 – May 2. Bonnie Stone, RD, CDE, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will lead this seven-session presentation. The cost for each attendee is $5 per presentation. CASH only. A $25 refund will be ...   

    Location  HMS Silver City Community Health Center

    Contact  Reservations: 575-597-2430

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Silver City MainStreet Merchant Mingle  ::  Social Events

    The Fry House Meeting Room, at the Hub. Meet other downtown merchants, enjoy snacks, learn about what is happening, share information and have fun!   

    Location  The HUB

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  WNMU 6rh Annual Hoops for Hope  ::  Social Events

    Grant County community members with disabilities will be participating in Hoops 4 Hope, an afternoon of indoor games. The event is open to any member of the community with a learning or physical disability. Attendees will receive a free t-shirt ...   

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    Location  WNMU Intramural Gym

    Contact  Sign up: Abe.Villarreal@wnmu.edu or 575-538-6611

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Workshop: Introduction to Email  ::  Education

    Adult Education Services will lead a workshop on basic email skills at the library.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or aes@wnmu.edu

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will decorate a planter. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 01:30pm - 04:30pm  Chronic Disease Self-ManagementProgram  ::  Health & Wellness

    The free weekly workshop sessions focus on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and communicating with doctors. The sessions run through May 3. Call to register.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  To register call 575-388-1559

  • 04:00pm - 05:30pm  Parenting the Love and Logic Way Program  ::  Health & Wellness, Education

    Every Thursday from 3/22/18-4/26/18. This six-session parenting program is designed by the Love and Logic Institute. Participants learn practical skills that can be used immediately. There is no cost, but registration is requested. Child Care is not available; please make ...   

    Location  HMS Silver City Community Health Center

    Contact  Registration: 575-542-2357 or isaenz@hmsnm.org

  • 04:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 06:00pm  #MeToo and #NeverAgain:Forum on Gender Violence  ::  Public Meetings

    Panelists Marcie Landreth, Outreach Coordinator - Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services; Rachel Sierra, Executive Director - El Refugio; Dr. Lydia Huerta, Assistant Professor, Latin American & Latino Studies & Women & Gender Studies – WNMU; and Sergeant Frank Gomez, ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 07:00pm  Grant County Community Concert Association "Two on Tap"   ::  Arts & Music

    In a creative collaboration, two celebrated musical theater performers reinvigorate the classic song-and-dance genre with clever arrangements, a meaningful connection to the audience, and exciting routines. Admission is $20 for non-subscribers. Children to age 17 accompanied by an adult ticket ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-538-5862 or www.gccconcerts.org

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  New Mexico Cowbelles District III Workshop  ::  Education

    Admission is $30, which includes the workshop, food and entertainment. Friday’s program will feature 2 local speakers, Connie Rooks and Jeannette Hamilton. The NM Cowbelles serves as the premier women’s agricultural organization by promoting and supporting the New Mexico Beef ...   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

    Contact  575-654-1876, or dvant@live.com.

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Grafting Workshop  ::  Education

    Class is limited to 20 participants. Call to register. NMSU Fruit Specialist Shengrui Yao will present on grafting and Jujubes.Also, local residents, Gabriel Feldman, and Gary Jenks will talk about their successful grafting techniques.  Each participant will receive a rootstock and ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 01:00pm - 02:30pm  Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours  ::  Political

    "In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, my staff travels throughout the state to hold Mobile Office Hours at convenient locations near you. At Mobile Office hours, my office can help with things like Social Security benefits, Medicare, ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-523-6561

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Tech Workshop: Introduction to Microsoft Word  ::  Education

    Adult Education Services will lead a workshop on Microsoft Word at the library.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or aes@wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Mountain Aire Folk Music  ::  Arts & Music

    No cover charge. An eclectic mix of instruments and styles featuring fiddle, guitars, flute & vocals. A unique blend of American, Celtic & Original acoustic music. Traditional & modern music with guitars, flute, fiddle, bodhran & vocals. Mountain Aire Folk Music has ...   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

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

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

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Insidious: The Last Key" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Friends of Clay Annual Pottery Sale  ::  Arts & Music, Fundraiser

    The sale will feature a great selection of pottery and clay art works donated by current and former WNMU clay students, faculty, and professional potters. All proceeds from the sale will be used for the benefit of Western’s clay program.   

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    Location  614 N. Bullard St

    Contact  575-313-7278

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Town & Country Garden Thrift Shop Spring Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Grand Reopening! A festive array of lovely new (to you!) spring & summer clothes, plus a lot of free stuff & an entirely new shop: repainted, reorganized.   

    Location  Town and Country Garden Thrift Store

  • 10:00am  Easter Egg Hunt In Hurley  ::  Kids' Activity

    Children between the ages of 2 and 8 from the Mining District are welcome, but should be accompanied by an adult. Some baskets will be available, but children are encouraged to bring their own Easter Basket, if possible. Plastic eggs ...   

    Location  North Hurley Playground

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 11:00am  "The Secret Lives of Snakes"  ::  Education

    Meet a friendly, harmless snake, get your questions answered, and learn something new about your snake neighbors. Few animals are as mythologized and shrouded in misunderstanding as snakes. Whether they inspire fear and loathing or intrigue and reverence, most of ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  cbaumgarn@silvercitymail.com or 575-538-3672

  • 12:00pm  "Walk For Our Lives: Silver City Rally to End Gun Violence  ::  Public Meetings

    Community members from Silver City, NM will gather as part of the March for Our Lives movement. The gathering is one of hundreds happening around the country planned by students and survivors of gun violence in communities big and small, ...   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 01:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Woodcut Design With Phillip Parotti  ::  Arts & Music

    $40, pre-registration required. Phil Parotti will offer a two-session class covering the basics involved with woodcut design, woodcut carving, and woodblock printing. Students will need to supply their own cutting tools, ink roller, and ink, but a practice woodblock will ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Enchilada Dinner Sponsored by LGBTQ Grant County  ::  Fundraiser

    Advance tickets or reseravtions can be had at Javalinas Coffee House or by phone or email. Dinner tickets are $8 ($6 for kids 10 and under) each and dinner includes red cheese enchilada casserole, rice, beans and salad. Drinks offered ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  Advance tickets: lgbtqgrantcounty@gmail.com. or Ted at 575.654-3851

  • 06:30pm  Ray Cressler  ::  Arts & Music

    Live mjusic   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Insidious: The Last Key" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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