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April 10, 2016 - April 16, 2016
April 10, 2016 - April 16, 2016
  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

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

  • 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

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

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

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

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

  • 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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