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10:00am "Marching Toward a Livable Future" Presentation :: Spiritual
Miriam Kashia will talk about "Marching Toward a Livable Future." Miriam, a 40-year member of UU churches, recently returned from an 8-month, 3000 mile journey across America with the Great March for Climate Action.Please join us. There will be coffee ...
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02:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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04:00pm Bridge Community Annual Meeting & Dinner :: Social Events
Early Sunday Supper will be: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bread, Dessert and BeverageEntertainment will be the Gila Highlanders who will play during dinner, followed by a short presentation about where we are in the project and what's next.$10 donation
Location First United Methodist Church
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07:00am - 09:00am Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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11:00am - 01:00pm Senator Heinrich's Mobile Office :: Political
March 16 & 18.Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Silver City. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact (575) 523-6561
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03:30pm - 07:00pm Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
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St. Patty's Pub Crawl :: Social Events
Join the Pub Crawl! Visit restaurants and bars for St. Patty’s Day food and drink specials — corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, Irish cocktails and beer — live music, and prizes! Pick up a game card at any ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
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07:00am - 09:00am Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
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06:00pm - 09:00pm St. Patrick's Day Celtic Music & Songs :: Arts & Music
Mountain Aire Folk Music will perform Celtic music on acoustic instruments such as guitars, fiddle, flute, and the bodhran (Irish drum) to celebrate St. Paddy's Day!
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
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07:00pm "Live from Nashville" Concert :: Arts & Music
Nashville-based Matt Davenport Productions celebrates the songs that gave Music City its name -- from rural roots to sold-out stadiums.Stellar stagecraft and country singers and dancers are backed by a bonafide band of Nashville sidemen.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 538-5862
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08:00pm Trouble in the Wind :: Arts & Music
Live Music.St. Patty's Pub Crawl!
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
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07:00am - 09:00am Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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10:00am - 12:00pm Computer Maintenance & Security Class :: Education
FREE.This class will focus on maintaining PCs running Windows 7. Windows 7 laptops will be available for practice.Register at 538-3672. Limit 14 students.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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02:00pm - 04:00pm Basic Computer Skills Series :: Education
FREE. March 18 through April 10, Wednesdays and Fridays.Covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.Register at first class or at 574-5101. Limit 14 students.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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03:00pm - 05:00pm Senator Heinrich's Mobile Office :: Political
Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Silver City. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs.Certified tax preparers ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact (575) 523-6561
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03:30pm - 07:00pm Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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05:30pm - 06:30pm Audacity Audio Editing :: Education
A simple editing program to help you produce professional audio productions.Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot!
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
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06:30pm - 08:30pm Community Conversation: Vacant Downtown Buildings :: Public Meetings
Silver City Councillor Lynda Aiman-Smith, representatives of the Silver City Neighborhood Alliance, and members of our Town staff will talk about the problem of vacant buildings in our community.Ms. Aiman Smith coordinates these meetings, because respectful and healthy dialog leads ...
Location WNMU Student Memorial Center
Contact (575) 597-7032
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06:30pm Reflections of an Artist: Donna J. Snyder :: Arts & Music
Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) presents featured poet Donna J. Snyder, whose books of poetry include I am South, Poemas ante el Catafalc: Grief and Renewal, and Three Sides of the Same Moon. In 1995 she founded the Tumblewords Project, which features ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 538-6835
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07:00am - 09:00am Tax Help New Mexico :: Education
FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...
Location WNMU MEChA Building
Contact 538-6336
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08:00am Gila EDA Roundtable Meeting :: Public Meetings
8:00 am - Coffee & Conversation8:30 am - Business MeetingCharles Kelly and Melissa Kelly, owner/operators of our Hometown Sears will be this month's presenters. Charlie and Melissa will be sharing with us how they have built their thriving business in ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
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10:00am - 05:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Plant Sale :: Health & Wellness
March 20 & 21.The Thirteenth Annual Native Plant Pre-Sale and Educational Fair sponsored by the Gila chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico joins the Home & Garden Expo for the first time! The Home & Garden Expo admission ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
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10:00am - 05:00pm Home and Garden Expo :: Fundraiser
March 20 & 21.The Home and Garden Expo, a fundraising event for the Silver City Farmers Market, will feature contractors, garden suppliers, hardware suppliers, and small local vendors. Everything you need to get your home and gardens ready for spring!The ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact 388-2343
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10:00am - 12:00pm Microsoft Excel Basics Class :: Education
FREE.This class will focus on maintaining PCs running Windows 7. Windows 7 laptops will be available for practice.Register at 538-3672. Limit 14 students.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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02:00pm - 04:00pm Basic Computer Skills Series :: Education
FREE. March 18 through April 10, Wednesdays and Fridays.Covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.Register at first class or at 574-5101. Limit 14 students.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 538-3672
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02:00pm Writing Across the Curriculum :: Education
FREE and open to the public.Listen to at least 11 short readings by Western New Mexico University faculty and staff members celebrating well-known historic women such as author Mary Shelley and feminist Judith Sargent Murray.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 538-6336
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06:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Meeting :: Social Events
Dr. Jose Herrera of WNMU will give a presentation on "Fungi Inhabiting the Roots of Native Arid Land Grasses."
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
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08:00pm The Roadrunners :: Arts & Music
Live Music.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
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09:30pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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09:00am - 06:00pm Guatemalan Mercado :: Fundraiser
Handcrafted items will fill the Gallery space – many sell out quickly. Items for sale will include woven scarves and shawls, coats and vests, jewelry, backpacks and purses, place settings and tablecloths, pants, skirts, blouses and belts, Santos and so much ...
Location MRAC Gallery
Contact 538-2505
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10:00am - 05:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Plant Sale :: Health & Wellness
March 20 & 21.The Thirteenth Annual Native Plant Pre-Sale and Educational Fair sponsored by the Gila chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico joins the Home & Garden Expo for the first time! The Home & Garden Expo admission ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
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10:00am - 05:00pm Home and Garden Expo :: Fundraiser
March 20 & 21.The Home and Garden Expo, a fundraising event for the Silver City Farmers Market, will feature contractors, garden suppliers, hardware suppliers, and small local vendors. Everything you need to get your home and gardens ready for spring!The ...
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact 388-2343
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11:00am - 12:30pm Kite Making Class :: Kids' Activity
Are you ready for the spring windy season? Make your own colorful, durable, high-flying kite!This class is geared towards preschool and elementary-aged children, and parent/guardian attendance is required. Crafters aged 4 and older are welcome to register for the craft ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
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01:30pm Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting :: Spiritual
Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-313-7417
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06:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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08:00pm Brian Lopez :: Arts & Music
Live Music.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
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09:30pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
Upcoming Events
| Wed Nov 27 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 1:00PM - Gin Rummy - Little Toad Creek Brewery |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 3:45PM - 05:00PM Classic gentle Yoga with Colleen Stinar - Church of Harmony |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 4:00PM - 08:00PM Family Genealogy Free Assistance for Everyone - |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 4:00PM - 05:15PM TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly - American Legion Post 18 |
| Wed Nov 27 @ 5:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Jerry & the Cat Daddies - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 8:00AM - 5K Turkey Trot - Gila Valley Library - Gila Valley Public Library |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:30PM - 08:30PM Silver City Businesses Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Community - 306 N Bullard |
| Fri Nov 29 @ 5:00AM - 12:00AM Youth rifle hunts in Fort Bayard area - |
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