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April 08, 2018 - April 14, 2018
April 08, 2018 - April 14, 2018
  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Although there is no fee, donaions to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  Rev. Carole Czujko to Speak Sunday  ::  Spiritual

    The Reverend Carole Czujko is a semi-retired UU minister who has served congregations in California and New Mexico. She will be speaking this Sunday in the first of a two part series. This will be a Family Program Sunday and ...   

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

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

    Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Fundraisers can start a team, join a team, become a virtual bowler, or make a donation to a Big and Little team so they can bowl. Each bowler must raise $100 or more, or ...   

    Location  Silver Bowling Center

    Contact  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

    "12 Strong" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday With the Mayor  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. Please stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner. All are welcome!   

    Location  Drifter Pancake House

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Although there is no fee, donaions to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 10:30am - 06:00pm  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Our speaker is Ellen Brown from the Forest Service. Cost for lunch is $12. All single are 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

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 06:00pm  "The New Collar Workforce"  ::  Education

    Author Sarah Boisvert (founder of FAB LAB HUB) will be attalk about how blue collar jobs are now digital, creating new opportunities in Smart Manufacturing. Learn about the future of work in the Digital Factory and innovative training programs that ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Silver City Public Library and Literacy Link-Leamos, Tech Training: Open Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable Literacy Link-Leamos staff and volunteers will be available to help. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  The Surrender Experiment  ::  Spiritual

    A six-class series led by Jeff Goin who will lead discussion and meditation on the book "The Surrender Experiment" by Michael Singer. Attend one, some, or all six classes. No meditation experience necessary. By donation.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS - "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" - April 2018 "Autism Awareness Day" - April 14, 2018 "Bird, Butterfly, and Bee Friendly Day in Silver City" - April 21, ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 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.

  • Earth Day 2018:Volunteers and Vendors Needed  ::  Social Events

    There is still time to register for a vendor space, go to www.gilaresources.info to download the registration application, or contact Doyne Wrealli, GRIP Program Associate and coordinator of the event, at earthendoyne@gmail.com or 575-297-9734. Those wishing to volunteer for the ...   

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  "Artist's Critique"   ::  Arts & Music

    New monthly meeting   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Today's Storytime theme will be the color orange. 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  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 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® bricks, 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.

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  “The 7 Healthy Behaviors to Control Diabetes”   ::  Health & Wellness

    Seven consecutive Wednesdays, March 21 – May 2. Bonnie Stone, RD, CDE, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will lead this seven-session presentation. The cost for each attendee is $5 per presentation. CASH only. A $25 refund will be ...   

    Location  HMS Silver City Community Health Center

    Contact  Reservations: 575-597-2430

  • 05:30pm  April 2018 Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Potluck at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at 6:00, Forum at 6:20 .Democratic candidate forum for Grant County Commissioner, District 1 and District 2. Listen to Democratic candidates speak of their platform and their vision for Grant County. Bring a dish, ...   

    Location  Bayard Community Center

  • 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 - 07:30pm  Grant County Beekeepers Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Meeting is open to all -- beekeepers and “friends of bees.” Presenter: Grant County Beekeeper group member Ken Sexton will present on the best practices of beekeeping: spring care, identifying the queen, looking for larvae and pollen in honeycomb, checking for ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  505-321-8649 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm  Public Meeting NM 15 Pinos Altos Rd Silver City  ::  Public Meetings

    Silver City: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with TLC Company (Contractor) will be holding a public involvement meeting to discuss the improvement project of NM 15 Pinos Altos Road Reconstruction Project. Purpose: To provide project information regarding construction, detailing ...   

    Location  Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 08:00am - 08:00pm  Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Pledge Drive & Talent Showcase  ::  Arts & Music

    This drive highlights live performances and conversations with musicians, poets, activists, and hosts of KURU’s  locally produced programs, with many of the regularly scheduled programs that make the station a valued resource for the community. To join or donate, call, ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making a straw snake. 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  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    On April 12 we will be making Marshmallow shooters. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! 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 - 08:00pm  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    We always start with a Potluck Dinner at 6 pm followed by a rock draw (rock donations are always accepted). Please bring your own service ware and a dish to share. Our Program for April will be a video presentation. Join ...   

    Location  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society

    Contact  rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 07:30am - 12:30pm  A Tourism Town Hall  ::  Public Meetings

    With Deputy Secretary Audrey Herrera-Castillo and four other New Mexico Tourism Department Representatives. Open to the public and free of charge with advance registration. Limited seating.   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  To register: 575-538-5560

  • 08:00am - 08:00pm  Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Pledge Drive & Talent Showcase  ::  Arts & Music

    This drive highlights live performances and conversations with musicians, poets, activists, and hosts of KURU’s  locally produced programs, with many of the regularly scheduled programs that make the station a valued resource for the community. To join or donate, call, ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 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  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Andrew Dahl-Bredine & Maria Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Early Man" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Love Local Celebrates Local Merchants and Residents  ::  Social Events

    Local residents are invited to downtown Silver City today to enjoy a downtown promotion called Love Local. Downtown merchants are offering great deals, drawings, and discounts because they love our local community. The promotion is sponsored by Silver City MainStreet ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 08:00am - 06:00pm  Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Pledge Drive & Talent Showcase  ::  Arts & Music

    This drive highlights live performances and conversations with musicians, poets, activists, and hosts of KURU’s locally produced programs, with many of the regularly scheduled programs that make the station a valued resource for the community. To join or donate, call, ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

  • 08:00am  Rotary Yard Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    The sale will feature items donated by families of members and friends of the Rotary Club. It will benefit Fort Bayard National Cemetery.   

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Pinos Altos Fire Department Open House - Cottage San Road Station  ::  Social Events

    Come and meet your Fire and Medical Rescue Volunteers and learn about the volunteer fire service. Educational literature handouts, equipment demonstrations, fire Safety door prizes, fire extinguisher demonstrations/ training, free gifts for the kids and free Coffee, Juice and donuts.   

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    Location  Pinos Altos Fire Department Cottage San Station

  • 09:15am - 01:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Walking tours (2 hours) of the historic district will begin at 9:30. Although there is no fee, donations to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed. Arrangements can be made for private or group tours.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  Holotropic Breathwork & Shamanic Ritual  ::  Spiritual

    Join Sharon Mijares for this special workshop which can encourage deep healing, facilitate the entry into non-ordinary states of consciousness, and illuminate your capacity to transform old patterns. $45.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.org/events

  • 01:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Ry Warner  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Early Man" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Hard Road Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    The final Indie/Folk concert for this season. Tickets $20.   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  575-538-2505 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or https://www.mimbresarts.org/new-events/

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