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May 06, 2018 - May 12, 2018
May 06, 2018 - May 12, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "Punished for Speaking Spanish: Maria and Elena Tell Their Stories"   ::  Spiritual

    Cindy Provencio conducted an oral history project to complete her master's thesis on the topic of racial segregation and discrimination in Grant County. Maria Dominguez and Elena Cisneros were two of the participants. Although more than 20 years apart in ...   

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

  • 10:30am  Sunday Morning Breakfast and Service  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church serves breakfast Sunday mornings at 10:30am and the Sunday service starts at 11am.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "Midnighters"  (NR)      

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 02:30pm  Silver City Community Theatre Casting Call  ::  Arts & Music

    For Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Disgraced” by Ayad Akhtar. Seeking actors 20’s to early 50’s 2 women (1 African American, 1 Caucasian), 3 men (2 South Asian/Middle Eastern, 1 Caucasian).   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

  • 03:00pm  Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  2nd Annual Art Beyond Bars Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    Artwork from the Grant County Detention Center. Art from Within is a grassroots organization that developed after the first art exhibit last year where art pieces from Grant County Detention Center inmates were displayed. AFW supports opportunities for incarcerated and re-integrating ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 02:30pm  Workshop: From Tots to Teens, Tools to Support Communication & Healthy Emotions   ::  Education

    Register today to reserve your space! Morning Session 9am-11:30am, "Conscious Discipline" presented by Siah Hemphill, M.A.;  Afternoon Session 12pm-2:30pm, "Communication Stategies" presented by Sylvia F. Diehl, Ph.D. Sponsored by Life Quest Early Intervention and the Silver City Town & Country Garden Club.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

    Contact  lifequestevent.eventbrite.com or 575-388-1976 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 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.

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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

    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 will be bilingual. 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.

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School Internship Showcase  ::  Education

    Students have worked with the Youth Conservation Corps, Archaeology, Eco Monitoring, Murals, Gardens, and Trails. Other students have learned skills by working with professionals in careers such as information technology, computer aided design, glass blowing, engineering, radiology, welding, and grant ...   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting.  Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-654-6060

  • 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  GRMC Presents "The State of Your Hospital"  ::  Health & Wellness

    This is your chance to hear directly from GRMC administration and Board of Trustees on its current state of affairs and future strategies.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:00pm  Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Rural Nonprofit Workshop: "Board Recruitment & Retention"  ::  Education

    The NRG’s May workshop is tailored specifically frontier and rural nonprofits. The three-hour workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2018, and costs $25 per participant. Registration is required.   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  To register: 575-597-0035 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • 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  Grant County Administrative Officials Budget Hearing  ::  Legal Notices

    The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the County Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019. A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend; however, this is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making frog ponds. 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.

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Congressman Steve Pearce's Representative to Visit Silver City  ::  Political

    Joe Martinez, the congressman's representative from the Las Cruces office will be at the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce office. No appointment is necessary. Drop-ins are welcome.   

    Location  Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce

  • 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 premiering a new robot called Ozobots. 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.

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    We begin with a Potluck Supper at 6 pm. Bring a dish and your own eating utensils. The Business Meeting begins at 6:45 pm and then the famous Rock Draw, followed by the Program presented by our President Anita Williams ...   

    Location  Rolling Stones Club House

    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

  • 07:00pm  "Florence Nightengale"  ::  Arts & Music

    Presented by Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. The May movie series theme is ''In Service to Others.'' Free admission, donations welcome, concessions available.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 02:00pm  WNMU 2018 Commencement Ceremony  ::  Education

    Antonia Coello Novello, who is a medical doctor and holds a master’s in public health as well as a doctorate in public health, and who was the first female and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General will be the keynote speaker. ...   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

  • 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 - 07:00pm  Ann Alexander Artist Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    Local mixed media artist Ann Alexander's show, ''Inspirations of the Southwest'' includes a fabulous display of one of a kind pieces with a southwest and Native flare.The show runs from May 2 through June 2.   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Super Brain Yoga & Pranic Healing  ::  Health & Wellness

    Join El Paso Instructor Lynn Provenzano for an introduction to the benefits of Pranic Healing and Super Brain Yoga, an ancient Indian technique that harnesses the body’s primordial energies to balance and recharge your brain power for more clarity. By ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 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  Lone Piñon  ::  Arts & Music

    From Santa Fe, NM - Roots music of Northern NM   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.lonepinon.com/

  • 07:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    The Hi Lo Silvers women's chorus will present its annual Spring Concerts on Mother’s Day weekend. These concerts include fifteen songs by the Hi Lo Silvers and a duet, the Mozart Sonata No. 21 for piano and violin in E ...   

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    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-388-8771

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at the Glenwood Library: "The Greatest Showman"  ::  Arts & Music

    Starring Hugh Jackman. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, this dazzling, entertaining musical celebrates the birth of show business and dreams coming to life.   

    Location  Glenwood Library

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm     

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00pm  Upper Mimbres Fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Breakfast is $5 and includes freshly made pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice. Cookies, pies, homemade bread, and other treats will be available for sale. As always, the volunteer firefighters appreciate the support of neighbors and visitors in ...   

    Location  Upper Mimbres Fire and Rescue Station

    Contact  575-536-2227 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Catwalk Gallery & Gift Shop Grand Opening  ::  Social Events

    The gallery features work by New Mexico artist and artisans such as Jeff Ross – Catclaw Critters and yucca walking sticks, Rebecca Kerr – paintings, Dee Cox – ceramics, Sharon Stewart – paintings and sculptures, Marinel Poppie – sculptures, paintings and ...   

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    Location  Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop

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

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

    Rabies-$10 plus the license - $2.50-$20, Dog Combo - $20, Cat combo - $18, Bordetella - $20, Leukemia - $20, Micro-chipping - $25, Deworming by weight - $10-$45. We will also have rattle Snake Vaccine available.   

    Location  High Desert Humane Society

    Contact  575-538-9261

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  4th Annual Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Event  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free event to educate the community on child abuse and the CASA organization of giving children in the foster care system a voice in court. Free food, free raffles of bicycles, gift certificates, prizes, free jumping balloon, other local organizations ...   

    Location  Gough Park

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Hundreds of books. Special Spring display, children's room, and a new section: Curiosities and Collectables. Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some individual cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

    Contact  575-310-3172 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am  Hurley Pride Car Show  ::  Social Events

    The annual festival and car show is a family friendly event with free admission for spectators. Good food, good music and great vehicles to adore.  It’s a great way to spend the day with your community! Trophies in the 17 categories ...   

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    Location  Hurley Park

    Contact  575-956-3535 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens and Tweens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. 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.

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Old Kelly Store Seasonal Opening  ::  Social Events

    Hand-crafted items and art. It is open Saturdays and Sundays and Monday holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

    Location  Old Kelly Store

  • 12:30pm  Mother's Day Cash Bingo  ::  Social Events

    Games begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for 10 games. Food & drinks available for donation. There will be door prizes, a $100 Blackout game and a 50/50 Cash Raffle. There will also be complimentary corsages for mothers ...   

    Location  Glenwood Senior Center

  • 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  Lone Piñon  ::  Arts & Music

    From Santa Fe, NM - Roots music of Northern NM   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.lonepinon.com/

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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