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December 02, 2018 - December 08, 2018
December 02, 2018 - December 08, 2018
  • Artisan Holiday Market  ::  Social Events

    Quality hand crafted items and artists for your holiday shopping.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

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

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

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am  Historical Hanover Outpost Christmas Mercado  ::  Social Events

    There will be food and many local artists, talented entrepreneurs, and products you can't live without.   

    Location  Hanover Outpost

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "End of Life Options in New Mexico: What’s Happening?"   ::  Spiritual

    Adrienne Dare will explain what medical aid in dying is and what steps advocates in New Mexico have been taking to get this important legislation passed. Next year, the End of Life Options Act will be presented in the 2019 ...   

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

  • 12:00pm - 06:00pm  Wine and Beer Holiday Special at La Esperanza  ::  Social Events

    20% Discount on a Case of Wine, (Mix or Match)   

    Location  La Esperanza Winery

  • 01:00pm  WNMU Students' Food Pantry Drive  ::  Fundraiser

    WNMU students will be going door to door to collect items for the WNMU Food Pantry. Needed items are non-perishable food, protein based food, breads, tortillas, drinks, cleaning supplies and microwaveable containers.   

  • 02:00pm  "Deathtrap" A Comedic Thrilller  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets for “Deathtrap” a play by Ira Levin, and produced by Silver City Community Theatre, are on sale now at Vickie’s Eatery and Morning Star. $10 at door. “This comedic thriller, full twists and gasps and laughs, will form the ...   

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

    "The House with a Clock in the Walls" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Silver Chorale Christmas Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Free, donations appreciated. Listen to some beautiful music and sing a few Christmas carols. They will be performing “Music, When Soft Voices Die”; “Wasn’t That a Mighty Day”; “Still, Still, Still”; “In the Bleak Midwinter”; “I Dreamed a Dream”, from ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.    

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Guests are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 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 - 05:00pm  "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors" Book Signing  ::  Arts & Music

    Local author Mary Alice Murphy will be signing copies of her book, "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors," a compilation of 81 interviews done over the past 10 years of veterans and those training for or otherwise involved ...   

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    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  "Embodying the Stillpoint" a Talk by Amita Schmidt  ::  Spiritual

    This meditation talk will help you connect with your inner stillness. As spiritual practitioners we have an opportunity to embody stillness in times of anxiety, and connection in times of hate. Rather than live from the 10% that is our ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 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  Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on August 7, 2018. Public Hearing– TA 18-01 An Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code. If you have any questions regarding these items you may reach the Community Development Department during ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-534-6348

  • 07:00pm  Concert Band of the Southwest Presents "Not Just a Holiday Concert"  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted. This performance will include “Coast Guards”  “Fanfare for Justice”  “We Wish you a Merry Christmas Around ...   

    Location  Cobre High School

    Contact  575-388-7874 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The meeting will focus on ways for LGBTQ persons and their families to negotiate the holidays. While for some people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender holidays mean celebration, joy, family, and togetherness, for others it can mean a time ...   

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.org

  • 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.

  • Gila National Forest Offices and Gila Cliff Dwellings Closed for National Day of Mourning  ::  Legal Notices

    Gila National Forest offices and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument closed on December 5, 2018 for National Day of Mourning Honoring President George H. W. Bush.   

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

    "First Man" (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

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

  • 10:30am - 01:30pm  Farmers' Market at ACE Hardware  ::  Social Events

    Fresh food from local farmers.   

    Location  Ace Hardware

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. 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 and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Today will be a LEGO® “Make it and Take it” day—participants will be allowed to take their creations home, subject ...   

    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

  • Deadline to Sign Up for Community Narcan Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    The training is scheduled for December 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm at the Grant County Convention Center. Participants will be instructed on how to identify individuals in distress, CPR and how to apply the Narcan dose. Dose ...   

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1265

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

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

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Grant County Prospectors Annual Legislative Communications Forum  ::  Political

    Local Government, Education, Healthcare and Non-Profit sectors who applied will present their financial and regulatory requests to Grant County Legislators.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.grantcountyprospectors.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Introduction to Microsoft Excel  ::  Education

    How to use Excel for personal and business accounting. Up to 14 laptops will be available to use at the workshops. Participants are also welcome to bring their own devices.   

    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 - 02:00pm  Pet Pictures With Santa  ::  Social Events

    It's time for pet pictures with Santa! Bring your own camera and your favorite fur baby. Donations of cat or dog food are requested for this event. Come on down and sit with Santa.   

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    Location  Our Paws' Cause Thrift Shop

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.    

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Workshop: Introduction to Microsoft Excel   ::  Education

     Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on how to use Excel for personal and business accounting.   

    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.

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making winter sun catchers. 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.

  • 12:00pm  "The True Story of La Capilla, the Team that Recreated it and the Virgin that Inspired It”   ::  Education

    The Silver City Museum will host a panel of experts delving into the history and recreation of the little chapel on the top of Chihuahua Hill. Feel free to bring a lunch. Admission is free. Donations are accepted to help ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-597-0222

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Todaywe will be painting windows for winter and the holidays. 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.

  • 05:00pm - 09:00pm  1st Annual Friends of Power and Light Press Holiday Market   ::  Arts & Music

    Join us for a festive evening full of music, food, spirits and locally made goods   

    Location  Power and Light Press

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

  • 05:00pm  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

  • 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

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Social Events

    Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

    "Widows" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All persons receiving benefits from an educational retirement system are urged to attend. The goal of GCAER is to support public education and monitor legislation pertaining to our public schools. Hope to see you there.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  HMS Tu Casa Open House  ::  Social Events

    Open to the public.   

    Location  Tu Casa

    Contact  575-597-2727

  • 05:00pm  Annual Kiwanis Youth Christmas Sing Off  ::  Social Events

    Kiwanis-sponsored youth clubs will compete for cash prizes. Stay for the gazebo lighting and cookies and hot chocolate will be served at First Savings Bank. A viewing of the Christmas Village will also be available.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-538-3787

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

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Carol Markstrom  ::  Arts & Music

    Tucson-based award winning Country/Western Singer/Songwriter.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Holiday Concert and Sing-Along  ::  Arts & Music

    Please join the Hi Lo Silvers at their Holiday Concert and Sing-A-Long. The Concert includes 8 songs by the Hi Lo Silvers followed by audience participation in a sing-a-long of holiday favorites. Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    "Smallfoot" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  SWNM Audubon's Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    "Gila Wildlife Rescue, Your Local Rehabilitators"  SWNM Audubon monthly meeting features Dennis and Denise Miller who specialize in rehabilitating raptors and mammals and care for over 200 animals a year. Free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

  • 07:30pm  "Deathtrap" A Comedic Thrilller  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets for “Deathtrap” a play by Ira Levin, and produced by Silver City Community Theatre, are on sale now at Vickie’s Eatery and Morning Star. $10 at door. “This comedic thriller, full twists and gasps and laughs, will form the ...   

    Location  Silver High School

  • "Arte Chicano de San Vicente 2018" Exhibition  ::  Arts & Music

    Artwork in a variety of media and styles highlight the range and talent of Chicano artists working in Silver City. The works of Fred Barraza, Patty Countryman, Krissy Ramirez and Grecia Rivas are featured in this year's exhibition. The artworks ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Canyon View of the Dwellings  ::  Tours

    This program is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Hike through Gila Wilderness to get spectacular cross-canyon views of the cliff dwellings below. Participants must wear sturdy outdoor clothing and hiking boots, bring water and a snack for ...   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  Reservations call 575-536-9461

  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Social Events

    Bring a friend, a red filtered flashlight, shade, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located on Highway 180 about eight ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

    "Widows" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, still going strong with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. Vendors have created lots of holiday-themed items as well as special handcrafted ones that make great gifts.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 10:00am  "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors" Book Signing  ::  Arts & Music

    Local author Mary Alice Murphy will be signing copies of her book, "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors," a compilation of 81 interviews done over the past 10 years of veterans and those training for or otherwise involved ...   

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    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Community Library Book & Bake Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    For sale will be books of all kinds for all ages, plus audio books, DVDs and CDs. Also featured are baked goods and homemade goodies galore! Everything is by donation. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. To add ...   

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    Location  Glenwood Community Center

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

    Teens 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.

  • 02:00pm  "Deathtrap" A Comedic Thriller  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets for “Deathtrap” a play by Ira Levin, and produced by Silver City Community Theatre, are on sale now at Vickie’s Eatery and Morning Star. $10 at door. “This comedic thriller, full twists and gasps and laughs, will form the ...   

  • 06:30pm  Sleepwalker's Station  ::  Arts & Music

    Berlin based Indie/folk music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Smallfoot" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  "Deathtrap" A Comedic Thrilller  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets for “Deathtrap” a play by Ira Levin, and produced by Silver City Community Theatre, are on sale now at Vickie’s Eatery and Morning Star. $10 at door. “This comedic thriller, full twists and gasps and laughs, will form the ...   

    Location  Silver High School

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