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April 16, 2017 - April 22, 2017
April 16, 2017 - April 22, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 1:00 & 5:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Ira Canyon  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater for carpooling. Free and open to the public. This field trip involves a moderate hike up the canyon. There is no trail and there ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 09:30am  Easter Brunch at the First Presbyterian Church  ::  Spiritual

    An Easter Brunch, open to the public, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. A worship service will follow. "In the past, a number of people from the community have come to the brunch and stayed for worship service," Ruth ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Easter Celebration" - Rev. Azima Forest  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Lila Forest will lead this celebration of all the things in our lives, spiritual and otherwise; and those in the world, which die only to arise in a new form. It will include the traditional Unitarian Universalist flower ...   

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

    "John Wick: Chapter 2" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Nominations for Poet Laureate of Silver City are Due  ::  Arts & Music

    All applications must be sent by April 17, 2017 to JJ Amaworo Wilson at jjawilson@hotmail.com or 4229 N. Swan St, Silver City, NM 88061. Please contact JJ if you would like more information. Candidates for the post may be either ...   

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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 6:00pm   

    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

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with The Black Teas  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Public Meetings

    I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Work Session AgendaIV. PurposeThe general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that will ...   

    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.

  • 01:00pm  NM CAP Entity meeting rescheduled  ::  Public Meetings

    The New Mexico Centrail Arizona Project Entity has rescheduled its April meeting to Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. Note change of time   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Feldenkrais with Dixie Dexter  ::  Health & Wellness

    Cost: $5 Drop-in Attend one, some, or all six classes. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons consist of verbally directed, sophisticated movement sequences designed to create the conditions for improved daily functioning--such as reaching, turning, walking and even breathing. Sensory-motor ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  Poetry Reading and Book Signing by Poet Laureate Elise Stuart  ::  Arts & Music

    Elise Stuart, the Poet Laureate of Silver City, will give a special reading at the Silver City Public Library to commemorate National Poetry Month and to celebrate the release of her first book of poetry, Another Door Calls.  In the ...   

    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

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Kirtan  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 11:00am  KRWG NPR Visits Silver City  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Javalina Coffee Shop

  • 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.

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Farmer's Market Kickoff Day  ::  Social Events

    Vendors will have green tomatoes, asparagus, eggs, herbs, etc. The Extension Office will do some cooking demos with local ingredients. EBT cards will be accepted. Come on out and kick-off the season. The regular Saturday Farmer’s Market downtown will begin ...   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 11:30am  Grant County Republican Women  ::  Political

    Bruce Ashburn will speak on PNM's rate structure and how the power company distributes charges to various groups of residents.  Regular meeting will follow. A delicious hot lunch will be available for only $10.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  Candy Luhrsen, President Grant County Federated Republican Women, (575) 313-7997

  • 11:30am  Grant County Republican Women Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    Bruce Ashburn will speak on PNM's rate structure and how the power company distributes charges to various groups of residents. Regular meeting will follow. A delicious hot lunch will be available for only $10.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Community Forum - NM Organic Farming Conference  ::  Education

    Learn about the workshops held at New Mexico Organic Farming. This year, the Silver City Food Co-op sponsored two community members to attend the conference. The goal is to provide community members interested in farming, a way to learn, network, ...   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm  Tu Casa Groundbreaking Ceremony  ::  Social Events

    Our new Grant County facility will offer a Recovery – Focused, Comprehensive and Coordinated Continuum of Care for Adult Substance Abuse. First, there was a vision, then there was support and planning, now we begin to see this project become ...   

    Location  Tu Casa

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: Family Cook Night  ::  Education

    We'll be having an air inspired dinner this month with fluffy menu items. Join us in cooking omelets, no knead bread and meringue for a dessert that will lift you up to the clouds!   

    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.

  • 04:30pm - 07:30pm  Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 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  Copper Country Senior Olympics Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Participants and public are invited to attend. Planning for the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, April 22 will be discussed among other important updates.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

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

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Public InputDuring this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your concerns. This is not a question and ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 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.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. 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.

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Post-Legislative Town Hall  ::  Public Meetings

    After the 60-day legislative session in Santa Fe, Representative Rodolpho “Rudy” Martinez (D-39) and Senator Howie Morales (D-28) will be hosting a legislative Town Hall. After a tumultuous 60-day session, legislators are looking at the possibility of returning for a ...   

    Location  Brown Derby Club

  • 06:30pm  "Transforming the Culture of Violence Using Your Experiences to Become a Leader"  ::  Education

    Katelyn Niemiec, Miss Arizona, has presented to over 10,000 students, administrators, caregivers, educators the past seven years. In her role as the VP board member of the family advocacy center, Winged Hope, she has worked with 8 different school districts, ...   

    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.

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.   

    Location  EMS Building

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/

  • 07:00pm  "Tomorrow" A Documentary  ::  Education

    2017 Earth Day Celebration kick-off: an acclaimed documentary. Free showing sponsored by SEED of Southwest New Mexico. During the film, we will ask the audience to help us envision a sustainable, thriving future for Grant County as we learn of ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

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

    "The Ghost in the Shell" (TBC) 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

  • 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  Special Screening of "Thereabouts 3: Discovering Columbia"  ::  Arts & Music

    Entry is by donation to raise money for the Qhubeka Foundation of Africa, which gives bicycles in return for work done to improve communities, the environment, or academic results. The Tour of the Gila and Giving Tree Media presents a ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

    Contact  https://www.gofundme.com/GilaThereaboutsScreening

  • 06:30pm  Mike Montoya  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.fatigomusic.com/

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    “Characteristics of Oklahoma’s Induced Earthquakes”. Dr. Corrie Neighbors, Assistant Professor of Geology at WNMU, will speak on recent research regarding the characteristics of earthquakes induced by oil and gas activities in Oklahoma. Free and open to the public. Refreshments following ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

  • 07:00pm  Hello Dollface  ::  Arts & Music

    Hello Dollface brings their live music to Little Toad Creek Brewery. Join them to experience the cosmic-soul music that is their unique sound.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

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

    "The LEGO Batman Movie" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Ghost in the Shell" (TBC) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Comcast Cares Day at the Big Ditch Park  ::  Social Events

    Bring your grandkids, bring your grandparents, it’s not just for kids, but for the whole community! Be a part of this mural and support the Mimbres Region Arts Council arts programming. For each volunteer who works on the mural, Comcast ...   

    Location  Big Ditch Park

    Contact  575-538-2505 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am  Senior Olympics Opening Ceremonies  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Fox Field

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294, 575-574-8779 or 970-222-2433.

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Earth Day Celebration at Gough Park  ::  Social Events

    We are planning entertainment throughout the day in the Gazebo. A document shredding, electronic waste collection and recycling drive will also take place again this year in the parking lot south of the Park.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Terry 575-519-8987

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs 8th Annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo  ::  Kids' Activity

    Kids should bring their own bikes and ride the monitored safety course, can be fitted with a free helmet while supplies last, and receive free bike safety inspections and minor repairs from the staff of the BikeWorks. There will also ...   

    Location  Bikeworks Branch

    Contact  575-574-2543

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Food Co-op Earth Day Booth  ::  Kids' Activity

    Get creative and recycle and make bottle cap magnets. Families are encouraged to stop by and make magnets. All ages enjoy picking colors and decorating the magnets.    

    Location  Gough Park

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Willow Tank Restoration Restoration Open House  ::  Rural Roads

    (9:00-11:00am AZ Time) Willow Tank, renowned as an internationally-recognized hot spot for viewing rare bird species, has been restored to support species using the flyway between the Chiricahua and Peloncillo Mountains. The approximately one-acre pond, owned by rancher Larry Rivers and managed ...   

    Location  Cave Creek Canyon

    Contact  650-207-9304 or 520-558-2334

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Event  ::  Education

    There will be free activities for kids provided by local agencies. CASA will be giving out free food and drinks. There will also be a raffle for prizes. The public is welcome to attend and speak with the Advocates to ...   

    Location  Penny Park

  • 12:00pm - 02:00pm  Freedom From Pain Workshop  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join Corri Broner for this 3-session workshop which. Learn practical, effective mind-body therapies that empower people to find greater comfort and well-being in daily life. Attend one, two, or all three sessions. $24 per session or $60 for all three.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/events or 575-388-4647

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Community Drumming Circle  ::  Spiritual

    Come and drum, shake, dance, trance. We welcome all levels of percussive persuasion.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or www.LotusCenterSC.com

  • 06:00pm  "Bunkhouse Bash"  ::  Fundraiser

     Annual Copper CowBelles Shindig fundraiser. Dance to the Yarbrough Band, brisket dinner, silent auction. Get tickets at Aunt Judy’s Attic, Western Bank, Sumrall Farm Bureau Ins and CowBelle members. $30 in advance and $35 at door.   

    Location  The Flame Convention Center

    Contact  www.coppercowbelles.com

  • 06:00pm  "Hooray For Hollywood" Scholarship Gala  ::  Fundraiser

    Reservations are $150 per person or $1000 for a table of eight. WNMU alumni can make single reservations for $125. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie star or character, glamorous Hollywood style or black tie. The evening ...   

    Location  WNMU Graham Gym

    Contact  Reservations: 575-538-6310

  • 07:00pm  A Tribute to Steve Reynolds & Michael Kern  ::  Arts & Music

    With Steve Bennett, Tom Dukes & Tom Privett.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The LEGO Batman Movie" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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