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May 03, 2015 - May 09, 2015
May 03, 2015 - May 09, 2015
  • 07:30am  Tour of the Gila - Day 5  ::  Sports

    Gila Monster Road Race.   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 10:00am  Sunday's Program at the UUFSC  ::  Spiritual

    Suzanne Toupin will speak to us about our Inner Passion   

  • 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

  • 03:00pm  Chamber Singer Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    There will be a reception following the concert. Child care will be provided.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  Mike Coon 388-4764

  • 07:00pm  William Florian  ::  Fundraiser

    The Rotary Club of Silver City is proud to present William Florian, with his nationally acclaimed show "Those Were the Days" in concert to raise money for Rotary.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  Sunny Yates 575-313-2200

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 11:00am - 11:50am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

       

  • 12:00pm  Registration Begins for SC Public Library Summer Reading Program  ::  Education

    All SuperHeroes ages 0-18 are encouraged to participate in the many activities offered from June 3 - July 17 at the Silver City Public Library.Come into the Library to get your registration bag which will include an information folder, reading ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 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

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Gentle Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Left Coast Tour Stop  ::  Arts & Music

    Summer Osborne and Sarah McCracken. Free and open to the public.   

    Location  Center For Gender Equity

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  WNMU Academic Student Research Symposium & Career Fair  ::  Education

    The public is invited to enjoy student-generated research projects, creative works, public service projects, technological, industrial and applied technological projects, scholarship of teaching and learning exhibits, innovative ideas, and other exhibits.   

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    Contact  Dr. Bill Norris 538-0527 or Dr. Sherry Bassi 538-6967

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  Give Grandly Day!  ::  Fundraiser

    Give Grandly is part of the National Day of Giving.It is organized by 37 non-profits in Grant and neighboring counties, who form the Southwest New Mexico Non Profit Coalition.   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  The Volunteer Center of Grant County – Give Grandly  ::  Fundraiser

    Please remember the Volunteer Center on May 5, Give Grandly Day or click http://tvcgrantcounty.org/about-us/donate/-us/donate/   

    Location  Volunteer Center of Grant County

  • 11:00am - 11:50am  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join the latest fitness party and have fun getting some exercise. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:30am - 12:45pm  Slow Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus 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; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; AvantiHealingArts.com

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  PFLAG Support Group Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Meetings are confidential and open to anyone who needs support for themselves or a loved-one.    

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-590-8797

  • 06:30pm  WNMU Jazz Ensemble  ::  Arts & Music

    The performance includes featured guest artists of Norte Jazz Ensemble. Members include professors from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez (UACJ) and WNMU. Free.   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  La Vida Diabetes Education Class  ::  Health & Wellness

    Discussions: what is diabetes and how is it managed; meal planning and nutrition; stressmanagement and exercise; medications; avoiding complications. Free.   

    Location  HMS Conference Room

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome. Experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  534-9355

  • 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

  • 03:00pm - 04:00pm  Recycling Creates Jobs - Workshop  ::  Education

    Free workshop.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

    Contact  Linda McArthur 538-6320 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School (ALCS) Internship Showcase  ::  Education

    Learn about this public school, grades 6- 12. Refreshments will be served.   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Buckhorn Music  ::  Arts & Music

    Hosted by Byron Trammell   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Silver City Photo Club  ::  Social Events

    Photography demonstration each month. Members are encouraged to bring 3-4 images based on a monthly theme. Contact Sonnie.Sussillo@gmail.com to be added to the Photo Club's mail list for each month's activities and theme.   

  • 11:00am - 11:50am  Tai Chi  ::  Health & Wellness

    Based on traditional Tai Chi, this program works for all people. It also meets the needs of those with diminished balance or strength. Beginners welcome at any time.  First class: free. Afterwards, $2 per class.   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz at 575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  “Our Gifts from Spain: How Mediterranean Plants and Foods Came to New Mexico”  ::  Education

    Bill Dunmire, Chautauqua speakerThis program is sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council, The Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Silver City Museum Society.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • Aldo Leopold Charter School Application Deadline  ::  Education

    Applications may be obtained at the school.   

    Location  Aldo Leopold High School

    Contact  575-538-2547

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  WNMU Spring Semester Art Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    At 6 p.m. a short presentation in upper gallery. Light Refreshments. Free.   

    Location  WNMU Chino Building

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    2nd Fridays.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  575-538-3452

  • 10:30am  Youth Book Talk with Local Author  ::  Education

    Visit with Sharman Apt Russell, the author of the new book, "Teresa of the New World", a historical fantasy set in the dreamscape of the sixteenth-century American Southwest.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 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 - 06:30pm  Bidding Opens on "Pancho Villa Rides Again"  ::  Fundraiser

    Viewing and reception at the Visitor Center Friday May 8, 2015. The painting will be on view at the Silver City Visitor Center (201 N Hudson St) from May 8-21, and thereafter at the festival.   

    Contact  575-538-2505

  • 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 - 10:00pm  VE Day 70th Anniversary Victory Celebration  ::  Fundraiser

    The Fort Bayard Restoration and Development Coalition will hold a VE Day Victory Celebration dance to support the restoration and development of Fort Bayard. Tickets will cost $10 per person, with WW II veterans and a guest each attending at ...   

    Location  National Guard Armory

    Contact  Dave Chandler 575-313-6781

  • 07:00pm  “Big Band on the Rio Grande Dance”  ::  Social Events

    Come listen and dance to Glen Miller selections as we commemorate the ending of WWII in Europe. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Alotta Geloto, Gila Hike & Bike, Leyba and Ingalls, and at the Santa ...   

    Location  National Guard Armory

    Contact  575-537-2443

  • 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

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, veggie and herb starts, landscape plants and other local products. Live music.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers' Market

    Contact  575-654-4104

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  Hurley Pride Annual Auto Show  ::  Public Meetings

    Auto Show and Festival   

    Location  Hurley Park

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Pet Vaccination Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Second Saturdays.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  Santa Clara Fiesta  ::  Social Events

    Santa Clara Fiesta   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Youth Mural Project  ::  Arts & Music

    Learn about how food justice and social justice issues affect you and how public art can be used as a catalyst for change. Work with other youth to create a graffiti-style mural that reflects the culture of youth, food, art ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  please RSVP Becca at 388-2988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:15am  American Legion Post 18 Monthly Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Meet on the second Saturday of every month.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Ft. Bayard Museum Open for Santa Clara Parade and Fiesta  ::  Arts & Music

    There will be a Ft. Bayard float at the Santa Clara Parade and Fiesta.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  SC Food Co-op Artisan Market  ::  Social Events

    Support local artisans   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  388-2343 or visit www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Saturday Afternoon Music in the Parlor with Farhad Arasteh  ::  Arts & Music

    Relax in Victorian elegance while enjoying Spanish guitar music. This program is free and open to the public.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 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

  • 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  Polynesian Night  ::  Social Events

    The event will include musical performances by Polynesian Club members representing different islands. Club members will also cook and serve an authentic dinner including drinks and desserts.The cost is $5 per plate for community members and $2 for WNMU students ...   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

  • 06:30pm  The Loose Blues Band  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock ‘n roll oldies. Free.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:55pm  Stars-N-Parks  ::  Education

    Spring constellations predominate. Matt Wilson presenting.   

  • 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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