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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:45am Semi-Annual Meeting and Potluck :: Spiritual
Members and friends of the Fellowship are all invited. Bring a potluck brunch item. Beverages provided.
01:00pm - 03:00pm Let's Do "Branch" :: Education
Lloyd Kreitzer teaches a workshop on simple air layering techniques to propagate plants. $20; space is limited, please register.
Location Guadalupe Montessori School
Contact 505-266-8000 or
01:00pm - 03:00pm Toni & The Boys :: Arts & Music
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
02:00pm - 04:00pm Seed Celebration :: Social Events
Seed swap, seed mural, food, music and poetry. Fun for the whole family.
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact 575-574-77805 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Scholarships for Educators :: Education
The New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees is offering $1000 scholarships to New Mexico public school educators and teachers working toward degrees. Deadline for applications is Juy 25, 2016. Visit the website for details and applications.
Contact www.nmaer.com or 505-275-6427 or
10:00am - 02:00pm Fort Bayard Museum Open Mondays :: Tours
Pictures and relic of this National Historic Landmark.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
Guest speaker will be Louisa Ortega from Amber Care Hospice. Lunch is $12. All singles welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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 Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Free
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
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
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Meeting :: Political
Guest speaker will be newly elected Mayor Ken Ladner.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:30am - 12:30pm WNMU Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Call for appointments.
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact Carol at 575-388-2545
01:30pm - 03:30pm Field Representative for Congressman Steve Pearce to be in Silver City :: Political
No appointment needed, just drop by to chat.
06:00pm Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting :: Public Meetings
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28328-silver-city-town-council-to-meet-april-12
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-534-6346 or www.townofsilvercity.org
06:00pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
Applications for the Ecuela de Curanderismo :: Education
Ten two-day gathering for this course of healing. Applications are being accepted through the month of April for the courses beginning June 18. See website for details.
Contact http://www.curanderahealing.com/escuela-de-curanderismo.html
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free help for nonprofits every Wednesday.
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact Lisa Jimenez 575-574-5473 or
10:30am Storytime For All Ages :: Kids' Activity
Stories and crafts for kids. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4-10. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
5:30 pm potluck; 6:20 pm business meeting. Bring a dish and bring a friend.
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-645-6060
06:00pm - 07:00pm Al-Anon Family Group :: Public Meetings
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643
06:00pm - 07:45pm Insight Buddhist Meditation :: Spiritual
No prior meditation experience is needed.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 11:00am Silver City Arts and Cultural District Meeting :: Public Meetings
Guest presentation: Teresa Martinez of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Community Forum - Can We Grow and Produce More Food Locally? :: Education
Juan Velasco moderates.
Location Market Cafe
04:00pm - 06:00pm Wildworks at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create and more. Ages 10 and up. Free, no registration needed.
Location Silver City Public Library
05:30pm Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Social Events
Ron Troy of the New Mexico Land Conservancy will talk about projects in our area.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
06:00pm - 08:00pm Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Meeting :: Social Events
Potluck supper; bring a dish and eating utensils. 6:45 meeting - Matthew Schultz, Forest Planner for the Gila National Forest.
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
2016 Trail Days Celebration :: Social Events
Three days of events celebrating the Continental Divide Trail. See website for a list of events. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/27753-2016-trail-days-kick-off-april-15-to-17Festivities begin at the Seedboat Gallery.
Location Seedboat Gallery
Contact continentaldividetrail.org/2016-trail-days/
Earth Day Vendor Applications Due :: Social Events
Applications for a booth at the celebration at Gough Park are due. Download registration forms here: http://gilaresources.info/wp/blog/2016/04/01/earth-day-2016-april-23rd-10am-2pm-gough-park/
Contact Terry at 575-519-8987 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!
Location Silver City Food Co-op
10:00am - 02:00pm Caregiver Respite: Senior Drop-in Client Registration :: Health & Wellness
Call now to register. Program begins April 22. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28366-caregiver-respite-senior-drop-in-client-registration
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact 575-388-1319 or 505-358-1590 or
11:00am - 12:00pm Raven Drake Poetry Reading :: Arts & Music
Raven Drake will read poems from "Cruel Radience" and his upcoming book, "Epiphanies" in celebration of National Poetry Month. Free, no registration
Location Silver City Public Library
04:30pm - 06:30pm Opening Reception of New Exhibit: "The Stories of Southwest New Mexico Women" :: Social Events
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery :: Public Meetings
Limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
"A Floristic Study of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: Revelations, Mysteries and Challenges" is free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact www.gilanps.org
07:00pm Theatre Dojo Presents "Killing Buddha" :: Arts & Music
One night only. Tickets are $10; $5 for students with ID. Advance tickets are on sale April 1 at the Curious Kumquat.
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact www.theatre-dojo.org
2016 Trail Days Celebration :: Social Events
Three days of events celebrating the Continental Divide Trail. See website for a list of events. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/27753-2016-trail-days-kick-off-april-15-to-17Festivities begin at the Seedboat Gallery.
Location Seedboat Gallery
Contact continentaldividetrail.org/2016-trail-days/
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Tours
Collecting Apricot Quartz and Chalcedony in the Round Mountain area. Meet at the Visitor's Center to carpool. Bring lunch, water, chairs, cameras and binoculars.
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
09:00am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
09:30am Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard - Discover Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark :: Tours
Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum. No fee, donations go to preservation and restoration.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779 or 575-388-4862
10:00am - 03:00pm Silver City Watershed Keepers Celebrate Continental Divide Trail Days :: Social Events
Begin the day beautifying Big Ditch by collecting and disposing of trash accumulated in and around San Vicente Creek from 10 a.m -12 p.m. Later in the afternoon from 2 p.m. -3 p.m, rejoin the Watershed Keepers and learn how ...
Location Big Ditch Park
11:00am - 12:00pm Grant County Seed Library Forum - The Glass Gem Corn Club :: Education
Heirloom corn. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28331-a-roundtable-on-glass-gem-corn
Location 614 N. Bullard St
Contact 575-574-7805
12:00pm - 01:00pm Silver City Vegan Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Free and all are welcome.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
01:00pm Grand Opening of the Gila Cliff Dwellings Footbridge :: Tours
Ceremony and special events all day. No entry fees.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
01:30pm American Legion Post 18 Presents Wildlife Program :: Education
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28227-american-legion-post-18-to-present-wildlife-program
Location American Legion Post 18
07:00pm - 09:00pm Community Dance with the Big Ditch Crickets :: Arts & Music
Suggested donation $5 - $10 at the door. Kids free. All dances taught - circles, contras, New Mexican Colonial and more.
Location Church of Harmony
Contact 575-534-0298
07:30pm Cirque Zuma Zuma :: Arts & Music
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets on sale now. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28334-the-mimbres-region-arts-council-presents-cirque-zuma-zuma-april-16-2016
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-538-2505 or www.MimbresArts.org
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