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April 02, 2017 - April 08, 2017
April 02, 2017 - April 08, 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  "Rethinking Our Conservation Strategies"  ::  Spiritual

    Conservation advocates have used a number of different tools to achieve conservation outcomes; yet in this time of flux, what has happened to the toolbox? Join Ron Troy, Southern Project Manager for the New Mexico Land Conservancy, as he talks ...   

  • 01:00pm  Bowl For Kids' Sake  ::  Fundraiser

    Register your team by March 17 to be entered into a special prize drawing! The event is to raise funds and awareness in support of matching children with volunteers through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Sign up at www.bbbsmountainregion.org/bfks. You ...   

    Location  Silver Bowling Center

    Contact  www.bbbsmountainregion.org/bfks or 575-449-2728 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Split" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm - 05:30pm  Silver City Food Co-op General Membership Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 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

  • 05:00pm - 07:30pm  "Know Your Rights" Town Hall Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Are you receiving services from the Developmental Disability Waiver; Mi Via Waiver or Medically Fragile Waiver? Are you an advocate, family member or guardian for someone with a disability?Come learn about the new rules from the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that strengthen ...   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  575-388-1976 ext. 219

  • 05:00pm  Hurley Town Council Ordinance Workshop  ::  Legal Notices

    The Council of the Town of Hurley will hold a workshop to discuss changes to Ordinances.   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

  • 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  NM CAP Entity April 4 meeting cancelled  ::  Public Meetings

    The New Mexico Central Arizona Project meeting originally scheduled for April 4, 2017, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The group will meet Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. Note change ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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.

  • 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: "The Last Temptation of Christ"  ::  Arts & Music

    Martin Scorsese's acclaimed and controversial depiction of the Passion emphasizing the humanness of Jesus and hence, the greater bravery of the Crucifixion. Free.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 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

  • 09:00am  Masonic Social Hour With Hurley Lodge #55  ::  Social Events

    Coffee, Donuts, and More. Conversation and information provided. All interested are invited to join us.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-538-8561

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Photography Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    April photo club meeting will NOT be held at the UU Fellowship, but rather at WNMU photo lab. The presenter is Jim Pendergast, WNMU professor of photographywho will talk about using High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. This software, now freely ...   

    Location  WNMU Photography Lab

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

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing & 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 - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: "Cooked" a Documentary  ::  Education

    Cooked: A documentary series that explores food through the lenses of the four natural elements. This month's episode, 'AIR' delves into the science of bread making and the nature of gluten.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  To RSVP call 575-388-2988 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:30pm  Poetry Evening and Basque Music  ::  Fundraiser

    A Benefit for KURU Radio. Poetry and music with David Romtvedt from Buffalo,Wyoming. Bayou Seco will also play. $10.00 suggested donation.   

    Location  Church of Harmony

  • 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

  • 10:30am - 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.

  • 11:00am  WWI Wreath Laying Commemoration Ceremony  ::  Social Events

    The Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Bayard National Cemetery and the Silver City Historical Society will conduct a wreath laying ceremony to honor the 100th anniversary of United States entry into WWI.   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetary

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  "A Matriarchal Culture of Peace and Harmony"  ::  Education

    This lecture is the third in a series of programs in support of the Silver City Museum’s exhibition Stories of Southwestern New Mexico Women. Join Francesca Veltri and Gloria Beltran of the Chiricahua Apache, and Joe Saenz of the Warm ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space: Create a Kite  ::  Kids' Activity

    Create your own kite! The robots, electronics, games, 3D drawing, photo editing, etc. will be available too. Ages 10+, 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.

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Dave Baker will talk about the Project on Pope St., as he turns the old "Golden Dragon" building into a place for innovation and community. Please join us! Come hungry, order self-treat, and bring your friends, family and associates!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "The Last Voice of World War I"  ::  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

    "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    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  Open Technology Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and other devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. 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.

  • 11:00am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Luncheon  ::  Social Events

    All persons receiving Education Retirement Account funds are urged to attend. GCAER is an affiliate of the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees and supports the well being of the Public Schools. The deadline for applications for the Murray Ryan ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 11:00am  Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kick Off  ::  Education

    “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 . If you have any questions or would like to participate in any way ...   

    Location  Lordsburg Special Events Center

    Contact  575-313-6203

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Maria y Yahvi in Concert for the Silver City Public Library Spring Concert Series  ::  Arts & Music

    The doors  will open at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before performance time. Space is limited and will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. The event will be an exploration of music from various Mexican music traditions and from the U.S./Mexico border. ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 06:30pm  Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Guest speakers Dr. Dale Zimmerman and Raven Mayer will present Goliath Beetles & Stalk-eyed flies: to East Africa for Insects. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting, all are welcome to attend.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org

  • Dutch Oven Gathering  ::  Rural Roads

    Expect a full day of fun & food ! We need cooks & vendors to sign-up. Please share this information with your friends. Contact: Molly Bryan 3mollymules60@gmail.com or 575-539-2714, 575-574-7704   

    Location  Glenwood Community Park

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-539-2714 or 575-574-7704

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

    "1984" (R) 12:00pm; "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Downtown Spring Cleaning  ::  Social Events

    Spring is here and Silver City MainStreet is coordinating a Downtown Spring Cleaning. If you can volunteer please send an email to downtownsilvercity@gmail.com or call Silver City MainStreet at 534-1700. We will be picking up trash, washing trash receptacles and ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-534-1700 or silvercitymainstreet.com

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

    Rabies $10 plus the licenses $2.50-$20.00. Dog combo $20, cat combo $18, Bordetella $20, Leukemia $20, Deworming based on weight and microchipping $25   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 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 - 03:00pm  Artisan Market - Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Arts & Music

    Beautiful hand-crafted quilted bags, jewelry, rag rugs, handmade soap and more are just a few of the great gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends and neighbors. If you ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  575-388-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am  Easter Egg Hunt In Hurley  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Grant County Federated Republican Women are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, for Hurley children ages 2 to 8. The hunt will be held at the Hurley Pride Park Playground, on the north side of Hurley, off West St., on ...   

    Location  Hurley Park

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Ask the Dietitian - Foods for the Diabetic Co-op Tour  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 12:00pm  Grant County Democratic Party Convention  ::  Political

    The Grant County Democratic Party will hold its annual Convention to elect officers, ward and precinct chairs, and delegates to the Democratic Party of New Mexico State Central Committee. The convention will begin with a potluck lunch, followed by the ...   

    Location  Brown Derby Club

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

  • 06:00pm - 11:59pm  5th Annual Lori Norris Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Dance  ::  Fundraiser

    Dinner and dance $15 per person; 6 and under $5; dance only, $5. Silent Auction and dinner begin at 6:00pm; dance is from 8:00pm to midnight. All proceeds to benefit the Cliff FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund.    

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  1-575-956-3794

  • 06:30pm  Loaded for Barely  ::  Arts & Music

    Local acoustic duo Barb Fila and Paul Hotvedt.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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