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08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to the Big Juniper Tree :: Education
The Big Juniper Tree is at Trail 55A, north of Ft. Bayard. We will hike through woodland/grassland mosaic and some riparian habitat along Cameron Creek. The public is invited to attend free of charge. Those attending must sign a release-of-liability ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Theatre
Contact Kevin Klein 575-535-4064
10:00am UUFSC Service :: Spiritual
The subject is Earth Day
11:00am - 01:00pm Breath Empowerment Fundraiser with Martha Everett :: Fundraiser
Join the powerful and healing opportunity to breathe oxygen and Qi (vital life-force) into every cell for optimum function and radiance. $20 suggested donation with half of all proceeds benefitting Lotus Center.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-574-7268 or www/abundancetherapeutics.com
12:00pm - 03:00pm Silver City Food Co-op Annual Membership Meeting :: Social Events
Lunch from noon to 1:00 pm.Meet the board candidates, enjoy lunch, win a door prize, and have fun!Public welcome, become a member at the door. Children are welcome, too.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 388-2343
01:00pm - 03:00pm The Loose Blues Band :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n roll oldies. Free.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
02:00pm - 03:45pm Auditions - "Over the River and Through the Woods" :: Arts & Music
Silver City Community Theatre is looking for actors! Need two sets of grandparents, a young man and a young woman.
Location 614 N. Bullard St
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
04:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Social Events
Meat, Vegetables, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Beverage. Entertainment will be the WNMU Jazz Band. $10 donation
Location First United Methodist Church
07:00pm Open Mic :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
12:05pm - 01:00pm New Hope Al-Anon Family Group Meeting :: Health & Wellness
The meeting is open to families and friends of alcoholics.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact Jerry: 575-534-4866; Matt: 575-313-0330; Diana: 575-574-2311
12:15pm - 12:45pm 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.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
03:00pm - 05:00pm Grant County Community Health Council :: Health & Wellness
See what the Health & Wellness Planning Authority is coordinating to raise the quality of life in our county. Public input section.
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 388-1198
05:00pm - 08:00pm Disability Resource Center Open House :: Social Events
Location Disability Resource Center
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic :: Arts & Music
with Byron Trammell
Location Buckhorn Opera House
09:30am Grant County Commission Work Session for April 2015 :: Public Meetings
The general purpose of the county Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioner of the agenda items that will be addressed at the next Regular Meeting. The public is welcome to attend the county Work Session, ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:30am - 12:30pm Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Provided by WNMU School of Nursing. New sock donations provided by the Silver City Women's Club. Free. First come first served.
Location Silver City Gospel Mission
11:00am - 11:50am Zumba Gold® :: Health & Wellness
Zumba Gold® uses easy steps with no impact to burn calories, improve strength and increase stamina. First class: free. Afterwards, $3 per class.
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact Liz at 575-313-6883 or
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
01:00pm Gila/San Francisco Water Commission meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Grant County Administration Center
04:00pm - 05:00pm Meditation in Motion :: Health & Wellness
Gentle, restorative and enlivening. Small classes, safe for older adults and those with physical issues. Cost: $8./class, or $35/5 class punch card. Drop-ins welcome.
Location Interpersonal Peace Center
Contact Dr. Gianna Settin; (cell) 970.685.0008;
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free consulting for non-profits, social entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Location CHI Offices
Contact 575-574-5473 or
02:00pm - 04:00pm Basic Computer Skills Series :: Education
Free class series covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact Adult Education Services: 574-5101
05:30pm - 06:30pm Radio Show Host 101! :: Education
Be a radio show host on KOOT 88.1 FM! Learn how easy it is to produce your own radio show. Fun Stuff!Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot!
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 534-0130
06:00pm - 07:00pm Bayard Al-Anon Family Group :: Health & Wellness
Location Bayard Housing Authority
Contact Jerry Eagan: 575-534-4866
06:00pm - 09:00pm Q’s Bistro Open Mic Night :: Arts & Music
Q's is now hosting an Open Mic event every Wednesday
Location Q's Bistro
06:00pm Silent Vigil for Crime Victims :: Spiritual
A silent vigil during National Crime Victims' Rights Week to remember all of those who have been victims of crimes.
Location Gough Park
Contact 388-1198
04:00pm - 06:00pm WildWorks :: Education
Hangout for exploring, experimenting, creating, gaming, and more. Including, but not limited to, Lego Mindstorms, chess, electronics, 3D drawing, crafting, game programming... Ages 10+
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact http://silvercitypubliclibrary.wordpress.com (575) 538-3672
05:30pm WILL Summer Session Sign-Up :: Social Events
FREE and open to the public.All are invited to the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) combined Annual Meeting and Summer Session Course Sign-up.Find out what's new at WILL, join or renew your membership, and use this first opportunity for ...
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538 6835
09:00am Co-op Popcorn Friday :: Social Events
Free popcorn and other food samples.
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact 388-2343
10:00am - 02:00pm WNMU OTA Health Fair :: Health & Wellness
Silver City Food Co-op will offer free samples of our delicious and healthy Grab 'n Go food items at the OTA Health Fair on the campus of WNMU.These item are part of a healthy diet. Come and try for yourself, ...
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
Contact 388-2343
02:00pm - 04:00pm Basic Computer Skills Series :: Education
Free class series covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact Adult Education Services: 574-5101
05:00pm Senator Jeff Bingaman :: Political
Retired Senator Jeff Bingaman speaks on "Meeting the World's Energy and Climate Challenges." Free, but tickets required.
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
05:30pm Community Program: Retired Senator Jeff Bingaman :: Public Meetings
FREE and open to the community. Tickets available by calling: 538-6835 Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) presents Retired Senator Jeff Bingaman who will speak on "Meeting the World's Energy and Climate Challenges."At the time of his retirement from the US Senate, ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
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
07:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert :: Arts & Music
FREE.Hi Lo Silvers presents their Spring Concert, directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on string bass.The chorus will sing old favorites, spirituals, westerns and songs from Broadway and film.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact Caroline Baldwin 388-8771
07:00pm Mike Montoya :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical :: Arts & Music
Your favorite songs and characters brought to life as WNMU and Theatre Group New Mexico present a live production of Mary Poppins. General admission $10, students $7.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Theatre
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
09:00am - 03:00pm 14th Annual Comcast Cares Day :: Fundraiser
This year's project involves beautifying the Volunteer Center of Grant County. The theme is Food is Life.Comcast will donate $20 to the MRAC for each volunteer who participates on the project.
Location Volunteer Center of Grant County
09:00am - 03:00pm American Legion's Annual Bazaar :: Social Events
Burritos and baked goods will be sold, as well as homemade crafts, new and used items, books, and raffle tickets for a gun and a quarter beef, etc.
Location American Legion Post 18
Contact (575) 494-2496
10:00am Day of Caring in Grant County :: Social Events
A day of service and gratitude benefiting senior citizens, where volunteers are matched to complete service projects from communities in Grant County. Free for registered Service Projects hosts and volunteers.
Location WNMU Circle
Contact Alejandra Pulido: 575-534-7561 or
10:00am - 02:00pm Help a Horse Day :: Fundraiser
End of the Road Ranch (a horse sanctuary in Silver City)
Location Tractor Supply Company
10:00am Republic Party Convention :: Political
Location Republican Party Headquarters
01:00pm - 02:00pm "Saturday Afternoon Music in the Parlor" :: Arts & Music
A free event at the Silver City Museum
Location Silver City Museum
Contact (575) 538-5921,
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
02:00pm - 05:00pm Silco Theater Event: “Close the Gap, Open the Silco” :: Education
All proceeds from this benefit will help fund the Silco Renovation Project.There will be both a live and a silent auction, as well as games including horseshoes and cowboy croquet. A "Best Hat" competition is also planned.Refreshments include Green Chili ...
Location Bear Mountain Lodge
Contact 534-1700
05:00pm - 08:00pm Art Opening :: Arts & Music
"A" Double Show - Wood & Metal. Cottonwood carvings by Juan Velasco and metal car hood sculpture by Linda Joanou. Refreshments.
Location ASpace Gallery
06:00pm Copper Cowbelles Shindig! :: Arts & Music
This year's theme is "Race for the Derby," and Cowboy Derby attire and Ladies' Hats are encouraged!6:00 pm -- Doors Open6:00 to 9:00 pm -- Silent Auction6:30 pm -- Dinner, featuring beef dinner and homemade desserts by the Cowbelles7:30 pm ...
Contact (575) 544-5120
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
06:00pm Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition BINGO :: Fundraiser
All proceeds go towards the 101 Things for Youth to Do in Grant County Summer program. Tickets are $5 each.
Location Penny Park
Contact 575-388-1198.
07:00pm Barry Namm :: Arts & Music
Jazz Guitar.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538-9911
07:30pm Eryn Bent :: Arts & Music
Live Music.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
07:30pm Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical :: Arts & Music
Your favorite songs and characters brought to life as WNMU and Theatre Group New Mexico present a live production of Mary Poppins. General admission $10, students $7.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Theatre
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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