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April 15, 2018 - April 21, 2018
April 15, 2018 - April 21, 2018
  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Axle Canyon in the Big Burros  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. A moderate/easy hike in sandy, open washes. Expect to see old oaks, walnuts and amazing cherry trees, hopefully blooming – and lots ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Alone Together"  ::  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 second of a two part series. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, ...   

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

  • 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

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

    "Early Man" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 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

  • 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.

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

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

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 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

  • 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

  • 04:30pm  Reading by Elise Stuart: "My Mother and I, We Talk Cat"  ::  Arts & Music

    Past Poet Laureate of Silver City and Grant County Elise Stuart will read from her latest book entitled "My Mother and I, We Talk Cat." Free, no registration necessary.   

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

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

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

  • 06:30pm  Corral of the Westerners – Low-Down on Lordsburg  ::  Education

    Jim Redford will give a presentation on the history of the Lordsburg, NM area   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

  • 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

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am  Tour of the Gila Mogollon Road Race  ::  Sports

    Starting at Gough Park in Silver City, stage 1 is a point-to- point road race with a final 3.8-mile climb on a very narrow, rough road pitching up at times to grades of 13%, 15%, and 19% before finishing at ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  http://tourofthegila.com/route/stage-1/

  • 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. The April 18 storytime theme will be time. 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.

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

    JoHanna Cox, candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State and Ray Tavizon, candidate for Grant County Sheriff will speak. Other candidates may also attend. A delicious hot lunch will be served for $10, if you are hungry. Men are welcome!   

    Location  WNMU Cafeteria

  • 12:00pm - 01:30pm  American Association of University Women Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    We are continuing to plan for our 80th anniversary. One idea is a voter registration drive to register at least 80 new voters. Another idea is to enter a float at homecoming featuring: AAUW Past, Present and Future. We are also ...   

    Location  WNMU Gender Equity Center

    Contact  575-388-2013 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

  • 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

    All participants and public are invited to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Public community forum April 18 at WNMU-The medical cannabis revolution  ::  Health & Wellness

    Health, science, and the medical cannabis revolution   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 07:50am  Tour of the Gila Inner Loop Road Race  ::  Sports

    The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway is the path most of the race will follow on Day 2. The beginning categories, Master Men B; Men 4,5 and Women 3,4,5; will start in the village of Piños Altos, ...   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

    Contact  http://tourofthegila.com/route/stage-2/

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Regular Meeting AgendaIV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy AriasV. Public Input During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 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's project will be a sun catcher. 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

    Today we will be making rocket cars that run on balloons. 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  Democratic Candidate Forum  ::  Political

    Hear from two Democrats hoping to be the new Sheriff - Sergeant Frank Gomez of the Grant County Sheriff’s Department and Santa Clara Police Chief Lonnie Sandoval. Also joining us will be incumbent Maurine Laney and her challenger for Magistrate ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-654-6060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or https://sites.google.com/site/nmcd2democraticvoices/

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

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

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

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue  ::  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  City Hall Annex

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ 575-538-5706.

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

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:15am  Tour of the Gila Tyrone Individual Time Trials  ::  Sports

    Staged in the town of Tyrone, the racing will go on for hours as each rider tackles the course alone. The course is wide open with plenty of places along the roadside to observe the racers as each one tackles ...   

    Location  Tyrone, NM

    Contact  http://tourofthegila.com/route/stage-3/

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  "Smart Driver Course" Defensive Driving Techniques and More  ::  Education

    AARP instructor Victor “Woody” Simpson will teach Defensive Driving Techniques, Proven Safety Strategies and New Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited so sign up early ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  406-459-5373, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 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

  • 06:30pm  Stephanie Niles With Thomas Deakin  ::  Arts & Music

    New Orleans-based Jazz/Blues/Folk Singer/Keyboard.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.stephanienilles.com

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society meeting  ::  Social Events

    Dr. Manda Clair Jost will give a talk entitled “Interactions Between Bomesticated, Feral, and Native Bees in the Southwest.” She will review the status of domesticated, feral, and africanized Apis mellifera in New Mexico and Arizona, with special regard to ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  www.gilanps.org

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

    "Peter Rabbit" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Theater Group NM Presents "Homework Eats Dog and Other Woeful Tales"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $7 at the door. WNMU students are free with a current valid ID.   

    Location  WNMU Webb Theater

    Contact  575-956-3138

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

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip to the Polly Ann Mining District  ::  Tours

    North of Duncan, Arizona. Collect fluorite from a couple of locations. This area is known for blue fluorite. Meeet at the Visitor’s Center to carpool at 8 AM.  Bring lots of water, lunch, chairs and cameras. Bring digging tools. You ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-388-2010 or rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

  • 08:00am  Tour of the Gila Downtown Silver City Criterium  ::  Sports

    With all of the action happening in Downtown Silver City, the criterium is by far the most popular event at the Tour of the Gila. The entire day brings racing to the Historic Downtown area of Silver City with a ...   

    Location  Historic Downtown Silver City

    Contact  http://tourofthegila.com/route/stage-4/

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Comcast Cares Day  ::  Social Events

    The Mimbres Region Arts Council will beautify the blank slate walls at WNMU’s Miller Library into a mosaic of book titles and handprints. Join us at the Miller Library to create book spines and traced hands. Silver City school students ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

  • 09:00am  Copper County Senior Olympics Opening Ceremonies  ::  Sports

    Track & Field, Frisbee Accuracy, & Distant Throw, Softball Throw, Soccer Accuracy & Torch Walk. Health representatives will be on hand, as well as guest speaker & dignitaries. Out of state are welcome, & others countiesSign in at site, hope to see ...   

    Location  Fox Field

    Contact  Fred 575-654-6844 or Fidel 575-590-1937 or 575-590-2352

  • 09:00am  Medicine Buddha Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    With Jeff Goin.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Lotus Center - Events at Lotus Center

  • 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

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

    More than 30 local organizations and businesses showcasing their mission, services, or green products. Live music throughout the day, food vendors, and activities for kids. Native plants, herbs and veggies for your garden. Document shredding and e-waste collection.    

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  www.gilaresources.info, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-297-9734.

  • 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

  • 04:30pm  Community Drumming  ::  Spiritual

    Drum encouragement to the bicyclists during the Criterium!   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Lotus Center - Events at Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  "ABBA Fab" Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    A lineup of stellar musicians presents a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA, including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen, and many others. Admission is $20 for non-subscribers. Children to age 17 accompanied by an ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 07:00pm  CD Release Concert "Ella Jaz: Fly Free"  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:15. Limited seating, advance tickets recommended. Adults $12 (includes CD). Students, $8 (Concert only), children 12 and under are free. Ticket outlets L&I ARTS, Bear Creek Herbs, O’Keefe’s Bookstore. Box office 90 minutes before concert.   

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    Location  El Sol Theater

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

    "Peter Rabbit" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Theater Group NM Presents "Homework Eats Dog and Other Woeful Tales"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $7 at the door. WNMU students are free with a current valid ID.   

    Location  WNMU Webb Theater

    Contact  575-956-3138

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