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March 10, 2019 - March 16, 2019
March 10, 2019 - March 16, 2019
  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  High Desert Gun Show 2019 Invitational  ::  Social Events

    Adults, $5.00; Under 12, free with adult admission; Military/Law Enforcement in uniform, free. 150 tables, new, used and antique guns, ammo, reloading equipment knives, collectibles, Indian jewelry, coins. No flea market or yard sale items. Food service available.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  575-313-4644

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  How Public Art Enriches Life and Empowers Children"  ::  Spiritual

    Diana Ingalls Leyba will present a slide show of the the Youth Mural Program and suggest future projects. This is a Family Program Sunday and  the topic will be "The Gift of Acceptance", where we will consider the idea that every ...   

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

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Entertainment is music by Ella May and Billy Burns. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 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.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 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

  • 01:30pm  Bayard City Council Work and Regular Sessionss  ::  Legal Notices

    Items on the agenda relate to old and new business matters. A copy of the Agenda in its entirety may be obtained at the City Hall Administrative Office during regular business hours by the Friday before the scheduled meeting date. ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting  ::  Social Events

    At most meetings, a speaker will talk about issues of community interest. Guests are welcome and are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with dessert and coffee.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 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. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Spring Break Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

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

    Includes active duty and military families as well. 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  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 NRG@swchi.org

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

    "The Upside" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" (PG) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    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/

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Literacy Link-Leamos Workshop:How to Build a Resume  ::  Education

    Literacy Link - Leamos invites Grant County job seekers and students to attend three job skill building workshops. This workshop is free. Bring a copy of your current resume if you have one. It’s time to put your best foot ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    Potluck at 5:30. At 6:10, special guest Susan Beck, retired Colonel U.S. Air Force, will provide information on the current status of the Holloman AFB proposal for F-16 flyovers of our area. The business meeting will follow the status report.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-654-6060 or grantcountydemocrats@gmail.com or NMCD2democraticvoices.

  • 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  Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All are welcome - member or not. Each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. The meeting room is at East end of hallway, 2nd floor. Parking is at the back ...   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Concert Band of the Southwest Spring Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. The concert band will perform a medley of concert band favorites, modern arrangements and original compositions.   

    Location  Cobre High School

    Contact  575-388-7874 or concertbandoftheSW.@gmail.com

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

    "The Upside" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" (PG) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • Search for Silver City Poet Laureate  ::  Arts & Music

    Applications are now being sought for the Silver City area's next Poet Laureate. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2019. This honorary position is awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry, has ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  roberta.brown@wnmu.edu

  • 09:00am  Community Coordinating Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Dr. David Scarborough will discuss Studio G, the School of Business Virtual Business Incubator. Copies of the application for this free service will be available. By becoming a Studio G site under New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, Western New ...   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  www.silvercitymainstreet.com

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will make a rainbow and pot of gold. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will do window painting. 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Wilderness Ranger District Community Open House  ::  Social Events

    Information on prescribed burning, trail maintenance in the Gila Wilderness, fish and wildlife programs will be available and the forest will help address concerns for the upcoming fire season. Come prepared with questions about your forest and the district ranger ...   

    Location  Gila National Forest Supervisor's Office

    Contact  http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/

  • 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

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

    "What Is Democracy?" (TBD) 4:00pm; "Isn't It Romantic" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Grant County Art Guild 6th Annual Southwest Birds Art Show Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    A celebration of art inspired by the birds of the Southwest.   

    Location  Finn's Gallery

  • 05:30pm - 08:30pm  Scott van Linge and Greg Renfro  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Q's Room 33

  • 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  Ray Cressler  ::  Arts & Music

    Local singer/songwriter, keyboards and clever lyrics.   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    The Dances of Universal Peace are simple meditative and joyous circle dances. They use sacred phrases, chants, movements, and music from the world’s wisdom traditions. It is an event that anyone can participate in, no experience necessary, no need to ...   

    Location  Church of Harmony

    Contact  DancesofUniversalPeaceNA.org or 575-519-1680 or lynda_aimansmith@yahoo.com

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Ron Parry will give a presentation on “Moths of the Gila National Forest and Vicinity.” This talk will summarize the characteristics of moths in each of the main moth families found within the Gila region and provide examples of local ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  www.gilanps.org/events/programs/

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

    "On The Basis of Sex" (Pg-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Isn't It Romantic" (PG-13) 1:00 & 7:00pm; "What Is Democracy?" (TBD) 4:00pm;   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 01:00am  Guide Dog Presentation  ::  Education

    Christine Fila will give an educational presentation about the training and skills of guide dogs. Trained guide dog Rosie will be present. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  American Legion Pancake Breakfast  ::  Fundraiser

    The cost for all you can eat pancakes with sausage is $5. Come meet the veterans, find out about our local American Legion and all they do for our community while enjoying a yummy breakfast.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  623-293-1639

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 08:30am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Plant of the Month: Beans - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: Three Sisters Gardening - led by Sueki .Group Project: Finalize Spring State Forestry Seedling Order.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 06:30pm  Rhythm Mystic  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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

    "On The Basis of Sex" (Pg-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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