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March 26, 2017 - April 01, 2017
March 26, 2017 - April 01, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Gratitude: A Powerful Word"  ::  Spiritual

    Ardene Rickman will discuss how one’s thinking can be changed. This week there will also be activities for youngsters. There will be coffee and conversation after the service, and visitors are welcome.   

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 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

  • 01:00pm  Bayard City Council Public Hearing  ::  Legal Notices

    Items on the agenda relate to Planning and Zoning applications to include an application for variance and application for conditional use. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

    Contact  575-538-3327

  • 06:00pm  "Hoops 4 Hope" Event  ::  Social Events

    The fifth annual event is open to any member of the community with a learning or physical disability. Attendees will receive a free t-shirt and a pizza dinner. The goal of the annual event is to accomplish four hopes: a ...   

    Location  WNMU Intramural Gym

    Contact  To register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-538-6336

  • 07:00pm  Alaska's Fiddling Poet Ken Waldman  ::  Arts & Music

    Free.  Ken Waldman has drawn on his 30 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Nine CDs mix Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Eight books include six poetry collections, ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: "Agent of Change"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Grades 2 - 5. Girls will work on self-esteem, making friends, holding a conversation, using table manners, making introductions, saying thank you, and how to disagree and still be friends. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Town & Country Garden Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Varied programming. Refreshments served. Come learn about this well-established organization that helps improve the quality of life in Silver City and Grant County through its Thrift Store on Bullard Street in downtown Silver City.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

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

  • 04:00pm - 05:45pm  Technology Workshop - Microsoft PowerPoint  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how make a slideshow or presentation using PowerPoint, presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops available for ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:30pm  Lent Film Series: "As It Is In Heaven"  ::  Arts & Music

    A Swedish film about singing, recovery, redemption and friendship in a small rural town. Free   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • $500 Scholarship Offered by Grant County Association of Educational Retirees  ::  Education

    The scholarship may be used to enter Summer School for the summer of 2017 or the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be available from the Senior Counselors of the local High Schools or by contacting a member ...   

    Contact  Alice Boyden 575-590-5120, Priscilla Mathena 575-388-1217 Vicki Smith 575-536-9453 or Don Trammell@ (575)538-5754.

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: "Agent of Change"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Grades 2 - 5. Girls will work on self-esteem, making friends, holding a conversation, using table manners, making introductions, saying thank you, and how to disagree and still be friends. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with Lego, K'NEX, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    This is an open meeting.   

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: Archery Clinics  ::  Kids' Activity

    4th grade and up. There will be 2 Archery Clinic’s at Rough Country (across from the Motor Vehicle). Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the event. If you’re not already a Girl Scout you can get registered ...   

    Location  Rough Country Outdoor Gear

    Contact  To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: "It's Fun 2 Be Me"  ::  Kids' Activity

    Kindergarten and 1st graders. Girls will learn about friendship, what makes them different, what a good deed is, and healthy eating. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the event. If you’re not already a Girl Scout you ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

    Contact  To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am - 11:30pm  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  "Immigration 101" an Immigration Justice Network Workshop  ::  Education

    Allegra Love will lead a discussion aimed at educating us on the basics of the immigration issue, and especially at providing information on how citizens can help those who are at risk. Free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks: ArtBots  ::  Kids' Activity

    We will be creating ArtBots with supplies provided by the New Mexico State Library’s STEM to Read trunk program. The ArtBots kit is designed by the Explora! Museum and funded by the New Mexico Library Foundation. Other library robots, electronics, ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Thursday Forum - Fighting the Dragnet: Detention, Deportation and Family Dispersal  ::  Public Meetings

    A panel discussion on immigration issues facing our community. The forum’s distinguished panel will include Allegra Love of the Santa Fe Dreamers Project; Horatio Moreno Campos from OLE in Albuquerque; and Gracia Rivas, a Dreamer and student activist. The Forum’s MC ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "World War I: The Complete Story"  ::  Arts & Music

    In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten part film series this spring. Each film will feature opening remarks by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  www.fortbayard.org or 575-388-4864 or 575-388-4477

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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 - 12:00pm  "Day of Service" to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day: Cleanup of School Garden  ::  Social Events

    Participants are asked to supply their own work gloves and water, and urged to bring protection from the sun. Sponsored by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council.   

    Location  Sixth Street Elementary School

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  "Day of Service" to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day: Preparing the Volunteer Center Garden  ::  Social Events

    After a break for lunch, volunteers will move to the Volunteer Center to prepare that garden for the growing season. (Participants are asked to supply their own work gloves and water, and urged to bring protection from the sun.) Sponsored ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  "Pathways to Citizenship" An Immigration Justice Network Workshop  ::  Education

    Horatio Moreno Campos will describe how the organization “OLE” helps people navigate the process of applying for and achieving US citizenship. Free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

  • 02:00pm  Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickoff  ::  Education

    Sponsored by Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS). “Start By Believing.” We ask that you wear the color Teal to any of our events to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault .   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-313-6203

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  "Day of Service" to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day: March in Memory of Cesar Chavez  ::  Social Events

    Participants will gather at Gough Park to march in memory of Cesar Chavez and in support of all workers. Sponsored by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council 8003.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:30pm  Grant County Art Guild Old Masters Show Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    The show features artist interpretations of works created by the Old Masters and will be held at the MRAC Gallery in the Wells Fargo bank building. The show will be on display through the entire month of April. Gallery hours ...   

    Location  MRAC Gallery

    Contact  http://gcag.org/

  • 05:00pm  "Day of Service" to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day: Enchilada Dinner and Movie  ::  Social Events

    After the march participants will return to the Volunteer Center for a delicious LULAC red cheese enchilada dinner. After dinner (6:00pm) the documentary “Your Vote is Your Voice, the story of Willie Velasquez,” will be screened. “ Dr. Magdaleno Manzanarez, Vice-President ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Split" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Las Cruces Symphony  ::  Arts & Music

    The evening's program will be Mussorgsky's Pictures at and Exhibition, Liszt's Les Preludes featuring Dmitri Ratser on piano, and Rimsky-Korsakoff's Russian Easter Overture. Adult tickets are $20 and can be purchased on-line at www.gcconcerts.org, or at Blackwell’s Antiques (Bullard at Yankie ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  www.gcconcerts.org or 575-538-5862.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Church of the Good Shepherd Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Books, toys, bedding, collectibles. Fill a bag with clothes for only $2 starting at noon.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Friends of Clay Pottery Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    The sale is next to The Pink Store and will feature a diverse selection of pottery and clay art works donated by current and former WNMU clay students, faculty, and professional potters. All proceeds from the sale will be used ...   

    Location  The Pink Store

    Contact  575-313-7278

  • 09:00am - 11:00am  The Savvy Caregiver Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    A free seven session course presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter will be held each Saturday, beginning April 1st through May 13. Class size is limited so call now to register. Participants may be reimbursed for the cost of ...   

    Location  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

    Contact  Gigi 505-358-1590 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tina 505-473-1297 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  "River Trip" Ongoing Experiential Poetry Group  ::  Arts & Music

    This poetry group, sponsored by the River Chapter of New Mexico State Poetry Society (www.nmsps.org), is open to all who enjoy a supportive and engaging environment in which to make connections, hone skills and share their literary art. The focus ...   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.nmsps.org

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  4th Annual Southwest Birds Show - Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    This juried show is a celebration of art inspired by the birds of the Southwest. There will be an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, live music and beautiful ...   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  575-534-9400 or www.gcag.org

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Love Your Library Day  ::  Social Events

    Cooper Street will be closed from College to 8th for live music and outdoor games. Come enjoy cookies and snacks, free books, stories and activities for kids, and door prizes (including a $50 grand prize donated by Western Bank)! Replacement ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Call to volunteer 575-388-0892

  • 12:00pm  Kite Fly and Tailgate Picnic  ::  Rural Roads

    Admission is free. There will be a free raffle drawing for a kite at 2.30pm, so be sure to pick up your raffle ticket on arrival at the gate with the labyrinth sign. We provide water, kite mending supplies, a Johnny ...   

    Location  Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths

    Contact  http://www.wmlabyrinths.com/glenwood.shtml or 575-313-1002

  • 12:00pm  Mustang Showcase Highlights Campus Life, Programs, Scholarships  ::  Education

    Free, lunch included. For High school and community college students looking to enroll at Western New Mexico University in the upcoming fall semester. Prospective students wil get a preview of life on campus and their programs of interest. The Tuition Guarantee ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  Register online: http://admissions.wnmu.edu/showcase

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Co-op Explorers DIY Class - Make Ladybug Apple Treats  ::  Kids' Activity

    In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making organic ladybug apple treats. Kids of all ages are welcome and kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a Silver City Food Co+op Explorer. To become a card-carrying Co+op ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 01:00pm  Walking Tour of the Mattocks Ruin  ::  Tours

       

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Split" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00pm - 11:00pm  "Rhythm and Blues and Rainbows Too" Scholarship Benefit Dance  ::  Fundraiser

    A PFLAG scholarship benefit dance, featuring Brandon Perrault and Friends. Beer and wine sales by Vicki’s Eatery, plus pizza and calzones. $10 per person/$5 for students with a valid ID. All ages welcome, but only those 21 and over may ...   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

    Contact  575-590-8797

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