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May 20, 2018 - May 26, 2018
May 20, 2018 - May 26, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Last Movie Star" (R) 1:00 & 7:00pm; "The Leisure Seeker" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Railroad Canyon in the Black Range  ::  Tours

    Meet in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre for carpooling. The canyon has a wonderful mixture of conifers and deciduous trees and is rich in plant diversity. A moderate hike along Gallinas Creek , elevation ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 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

  • 12:00pm - 02:30pm  Silver City/Southwest NM American Association of University Women Meeting  ::  Social Events

    RSVP by May 17. This will be our last regular meeting until our Kick-Off meeting on September 23. We are encouraging new potential members to come to get to know who we are. At our Kick-Off meeting in September when ...   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-388-2013

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

    "Pacific Rim: Uprising" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 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

    "The Leisure Seeker" (R) 4:00pm; "The Last Movie Star" (R) 7:00pm   

    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.

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

    The public is welcome to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:30pm - 06:00pm  Grant County Community Health Council to meett  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Grant County Community Health Council will meet on Monday, May 21, 2018 at its offices at 214 N. Black Street.   

    Contact  575-388-1198

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Leisure Seeker" (R) 4:00pm; "The Last Movie Star" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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  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  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. Action items on the agenda will include:Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on May 15, 2018New Business:A. Approval / Disapproval of Notice of Intent Ordinance No. 1268: an Ordinance proposingvarious amendments to the Municipal Code ...   

    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.

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

    "The Leisure Seeker" (R) 4:00pm; "The Last Movie Star" (R) 7:00pm   

    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 theme will be days of the week. 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

  • 02:00pm  Essential Air Service Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the Essential Air Service Meeting. This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.   

    Location  City Hall Annex

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

    "The Leisure Seeker" (R) 1:00pm; "The Last Movie Star" (R) 4:00pm; "Solo: A Star Wars Story"  (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making tambourines for Blues Fest. 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

    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.

  • 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

  • 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  Democratic Candidates' Forum: "Moving NM into the 21st Century"   ::  Political

    The candidates are Stephanie Garcia Richard (who is seeking the office of Land Commissioner), Karen Whitlock (candidate for State Representative District 38), two candidates for State Auditor- Bill McCamley and Brian Colon, plus Billy Garret and Howie Morales (who are ...   

    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

  • 07:00pm  "So Proudly We Hail"  ::  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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Volunteers Needed to Place Memorial Day Flags  ::  Social Events

    Volunteers needed to put graveside flags on all graves in Fort Bayard National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Tools needed will be a hammer and a ½ inch to ¾ inch rod to make the pilot holes for the flags. Ideally ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetary

    Contact  575-519-9172 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 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

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Blues Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    The Bus Tapes an eclectic mix of originals and covers, everything from blues and folk to R&B ballads,   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 09:00pm  “A Weasel in the Hen House, or... Ladies A' Peril! A Bawdy Melodrama of Good, Evil, and Meteorological Events”  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us for the laughter and horror of the goings on in a town called Silver City during the hot summer of 1895. Tickets ($10, Students $5) can be purchased virustheater.com, Yada Yada Yarn or at the door 30 minutes ...   

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    Location  El Sol Theater

    Contact  https://virustheater.com/

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

    "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (PG-13) Noon, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Public Library Will be Closed for Memorial Day  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular hours will resume Tuesday May 29: Monday through Thursday - 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday - 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday - 10:00am to 2:00pm; closed Sunday.   

    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.

  • 08:00am  47th Annual Fort Bayard Wilderness Run  ::  Social Events

    To register: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17791/fort-bayard-wilderness-run-2018  The Wilderness Run is a challenging and scenic course in the foothills of the Piños Altos Mountain Range, just outside of the Gila Wilderness. The race takes place primarily off-pavement, on trails and dirt roads in the Gila National ...   

    Location  Old Fort Bayard

    Contact  575-574-2902 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Meet Artist Paula Kopenac  ::  Arts & Music

    The Grant County Art Guild is sponsoring this exhibit at the Historic Hearst Church. The church is the summer home/gallery of the Guild’s artworks in Pinos Altos.   

    Location  Hearst Church Gallery

  • 11:00am  Pro-Life Rally  ::  Political

    Grant County residents concerned about protecting unborn children are holding a Pro-Life Rally between the Walmart parking lot and Highway 180 East.   

    Location  Wal-Mart

    Contact  575-538-9028 or 575-313-9708

  • 12:00pm - 09:00pm  Silver City Blues Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    Noon - Brandon Perrault & Friends - Silver City; 1:45 - Todd Tjerina Trio - Albuquerqre; 3:15 - Brody Buster - Kansas City, MO; 5:00 - Amanda Fish - Kansas City, MO; 7:00 - Ghost Town Blues Band - Memphis TN   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  https://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

  • 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

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 09:00pm  “A Weasel in the Hen House, or... Ladies A' Peril! A Bawdy Melodrama of Good, Evil, and Meteorological Events”  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us for the laughter and horror of the goings on in a town called Silver City during the hot summer of 1895. Tickets ($10, Students $5) can be purchased virustheater.com, Yada Yada Yarn or at the door 30 minutes ...   

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    Location  El Sol Theater

    Contact  https://virustheater.com/

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