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10:00am - 04:00pm Laura Gardner Actors' Workshop :: Arts & Music
$140 (& processing fee $7.99) 411 N. Armijo St., Las Cruces ("Crossroads" alternative school?)
Contact Melissa Chambers (505) 660-7302
10:00am UUFSC Service, Sunday, May 17, 2015 :: Spiritual
Rev. Claudia Elferdink will talk about "Longing to be Made Whole."
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
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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 Audacity Audio Editing :: Arts & Music
A simple editing program to help you produce professional audio productions. Free/ Members; Non-members/$10 fee. Spaces limited. Reserve 24 hours in advance.
Location CATS/KOOTS Studio
Contact 575-534-0130
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
09:00am - 01:30pm New Mexico Alcohol Server Training Class :: Education
The training is mandated by the state's Alcohol and Gaming Division for all people who work in any alcohol-related businesses. Class fee is $35 and is payable with cash, business checks, money orders, or cashier's checks.
Location Border Area Mental Health Services
Contact Steve May: (575) 388-4497
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
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
01:30pm Gila-San Francisco Water Commission :: Public Meetings
The Gila-San Francisco Water Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting.
Location Grant County Commission Chambers
Contact Ray Castillo 575-574-0018
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Join a group of active seniors for an hour’s walk downtown.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free consulting.
Location CHI Offices
Contact 575-574-5473 or
09:00am - 05:00pm Registration for the Rec Center's Summer Program :: Health & Wellness
First time applicants must provide original birth certificate. Cost of registration is $10 per family. The program is open to children 6-12 and runs from June 1-July 31, from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. No meals will ...
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact 388-3087
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
11:30am Republican Women Meet :: Public Meetings
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome. Experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 534-9355
02:00pm Historic Design Review Committee meeting :: Public Meetings
Two exterior modifications to be considered.
Location City Hall Annex
05:00pm Grant County CARES :: Health & Wellness
Community action team focused on bullying-prevention for all age groups in Grant County. Public encouraged to attend. Free.
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
06:30pm Grant County Prostate Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact Dave: 575-388-2331
07:00pm Buckhorn Music :: Arts & Music
Hosted by Byron Trammell
Location Buckhorn Saloon
05:00pm - 07:00pm Informational meetings on proposed Desert Willow Enki-certified charter school :: Education
Location Silver City Public Library
06:00pm Corazone Unidos (Cardiac Support Group) :: Health & Wellness
Open to all.
Location GRMC Conference Room
Contact 575-590-2578
06:00pm GC Democratic Party Forum :: Political
Topic: “Where Is the Money? – The Impact of Capital Outlay.”
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-654-6060 or
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
20th Annual Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival :: Arts & Music
Join us in Gough Park for three days of free blues music and biker events. Kick off Friday with a People’s Choice Bike show and three live shows at area clubs. Lineup features Charlie Musselwhite, the Campbell Brothers, and many ...
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-538-2505 or http://mimbresarts.org
08:00am - 09:00am Wonder Walkers :: Health & Wellness
Location Silver City Senior Center
09:00am - 06:00pm Movie Nights - Light Hall Theatre :: Arts & Music
10:00am - 05:00pm 2015 Silver City Art Association Artist Member Show :: Arts & Music
The show will feature the work of many artists, many mediums, all local.
Location Murray Hotel
10:00am - 04:00pm Body Beautiful Art Show :: Arts & Music
Silent auction, art and more. Free.
Location Old Elks Lodge
03:00pm Grand Opening: Glasserie :: Education
106 W. College St, Silver City, NM
Contact (575) 590-0044
04:00pm - 07:00pm Opening Reception: Mark Bowen :: Arts & Music
Location Raven's Nest
06:00pm - 09:00pm Greg & Charlie & the Gypsy Feet Band :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
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 - 10:30pm Country Blues Revue :: Arts & Music
07:00pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
08:00pm - 11:00pm Dusty Low :: Arts & Music
Blues Fest Dance
Location Q's Bistro
09:00pm - 11:59pm Guitar Slim :: Arts & Music
200 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NMBlues Fest Dance
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
20th Annual Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival :: Arts & Music
Join us in Gough Park for three days of free blues music and biker events. Kick off Friday with a People’s Choice Bike show and three live shows at area clubs. Lineup features Charlie Musselwhite, the Campbell Brothers, and many ...
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-538-2505 or http://mimbresarts.org
08:00am 44th Annual Ft. Bayard Wilderness Run :: Social Events
Location Old Fort Bayard Hospital
Contact Jim McIntosh, 574-2902 or
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
09:30am Walking Tour of Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark :: Social Events
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact call 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8799.
10:00am - 05:00pm 2015 Silver City Art Association Artist Member Show :: Arts & Music
The show will feature the work of many artists, many mediums, all local.
Location Murray Hotel
10:00am - 04:00pm Body Beautiful Art Show :: Arts & Music
Silent auction, art and more. Free.
Location Old Elks Lodge
10:00am - 12:00pm Informational meetings on proposed Desert Willow Enki-certified charter school :: Education
Location The Commons
01:00pm - 03:00pm Exhibit Opening and Activities :: Arts & Music
Exhibit Opening and Activities: Open Drawers, Fashion Plates, and Late Night Dates: High Fashion from the Wheaton-Smith Collection1 pm to 3 pm Tin Can Camera PhotosCome see our new exhibit! Children, come dress up in Victorian finery and take home ...
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
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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