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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
07:30am Tour of the Gila Gila Monster Road Race :: Sports
Similar to the Thursday stage, this iconic stage takes the racers in a reverse loop. After a steep descent down Hwy 152, all but one category makes a sharp left/right/left series of turns then travels 30 miles through the extremely ...
Location Gough Park
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 “The Inner and Outer Journey of Pilgrimage” :: Spiritual
Ron Henry will talk about walking the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that has been going for about 1,200 years across Europe to Santiago, Spain, where it is said the remains of St. James, Apostle of Jesus, ...
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Peter Rabbit" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
02:30pm 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
03:00pm CD Release Concert "Ella Jaz: Fly Free" :: Arts & Music
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.
Location El Sol Theater
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
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
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
09:00am 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
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 Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm Town Of Silver City Council Meeting :: Legal Notices
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS - "Give Grandly! Give Local Day" - May 5, 20185. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting - April 10, 20187. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Quarterly Report on ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13)
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Gila Regional Medical Center Employee Meeting :: Public Meetings
A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the Gila Regional Medical Center Employee Meeting. This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.
Location Grant County Conference Center
09:00am Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance Workshop :: Education
Though the training is offered at NO CHARGE, we do ask that you RSVP. The workshop is to educate and assist New Mexicans regarding the importance of transparency and compliance as well as the rights of the public under New ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact RSVP to Patricia Salazar at
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 flowering trees. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm - 07:00pm 2018 Grant County Housing Expo :: Education
Learn about programs for first time homebuyers including loan qualifications, insurance, inspections, rebates and buying. For seniors learn about a grant program to make repairs to the home you own.
Location Grant County Conference Center
Contact www.silvercityrealtors.org
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
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
04:30pm - 05:30pm You Are Not Alone - Cancer Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Patients: GRMC Board Room; Caregivers: GRMC Chapel A safe, supportive environment for patients and caregivers to share their experience and support with others.
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact grmc.org or 575-538-4000
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 Community Meeting :: Public Meetings
A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the Grant County Community Meeting. This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.
Location Grant County Conference Center
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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 CDT Birthday Bash :: Social Events
Celebrate the 40th birthday of the Continental Divide Trail! We will have door prizes, live music, food and drink, and more!
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
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 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival :: Social Events
$15 at the door; GCC members $12; Admission + GCC membership $20; Students free. Featured: "Protected: a Wild and Scenic Portrait," which showcases river conservationist and author Tim Palmer; "Wildlife and The Wall," filmmaker Ben Masters considers what effects building a ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact www.gilaconservation.org or 575-590-7619
06:30pm Hillie Bills :: Arts & Music
Live music. https://www.facebook.com/HillieBillsAmericanSongs
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am CDT Trail Days Free Pancake Breakfast :: Social Events
Celebrate the Continental Divide Trail with the Kiwanis Club and our sponsor, Vasque Footwear! Pancakes and bacon will be served.
Location WNMU Graham Gym
09:00am CDT Trail Days: Navigating Fire Along the Trail :: Education
Chama District Forester Mary Stuever will teach audience members how to obtain current fire information and stay safe while hiking.
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
09:00am - 12:00pm Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance :: Education
This training is offered at no charge, but please RSVP. The workshop is to educate and assist New Mexicans regarding the importance of transparency and compliance as well as the rights of the public under New Mexico’s Sunshine Laws, the ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact RSVP at 505-490-4863 or
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 - 03:00pm CDT Trail Days Booth Expo :: Social Events
Celebrate hiking season with outdoor gear companies, conservation organizations, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family!
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
10:00am CDT Trail Days: Diversity in the Outdoors :: Education
Conservationist and Las Cruces City Councilor Gabe Vasquez will discuss the barriers faced by the Latino community in accessing the outdoors, and what can be done to break them. 3rd Floor Seminar Room
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
10:30am Love Your Library Day :: Social Events
Cooper St. will be closed between College Avenue and 8th St. Live music and a dancing performance by the Conservatory of Dance. Free books, free replacement library cards, cookies and healthy snacks, free door prizes and a $50 grand prize. ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-388-0892
11:00am CDT Trail Days: Public Lands Under Attack :: Education
In the past year, protections for public lands have been challenged and in some cases, revoked. This presentation gives a rundown of what's happening, why, and what we can do about it. 3rd Floor Seminar Room
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
01:00pm - 03:00pm "Nisei, the Greatest Generation" :: Education
This presentation tells authentic stories of the American-born sons and daughters of Japanese immigrants who grew up during the Great Depression, reached maturity during WW II, and served their country in a variety of ways – as soldiers, protesters of ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
01:00pm CDT Trail Days: Desert Hiking Safety :: Education
Veteran hiker Sirena Dufault will cover the challenges and dangers of hiking in the desert, and how to combat them. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
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
02:00pm CDT Trail Days: 1981 Continental Divide Hike :: Social Events
Mary Stuever will tell the story of her 1981 hike of the Continental Divide, back when such an expedition was daunting to anyone - let alone a solo woman. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.
03:00pm CDT Trail Days: Thru-Hiker Panel :: Social Events
Six "thru-hikers" will share their stories and advice from America's long-distance trails, including the Continental Divide Trail that runs through the heart of Silver City. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
05:00pm - 06:00pm Meet Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Joe Cervantes :: Political
While serving in both the State House and Senate, Cervantex has successfully passed laws by working with legislators from both parties and has overcome gridlock to enact important legislation. Come, ask questions, and hear what he will do for you ...
Location Q's Bistro
Contact https://joe4nm.com/
06:30pm Ray Cressler :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"15:17 TO Paris" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm Trail Days Keynote: 12 Long Walks :: Social Events
An inspiring tale of an 18-month, 14,300-mile hiking trip through the wilds of North America - a journey of discovery by way of some of our nation's (and Canada's too!) finest long distance trails and routes. Australian adventurer Cam "Swami" ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
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