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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:30pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
06:00am Sunrise Easter Service at La Capilla :: Spiritual
Celebrate with the Church of the Good Shepherd. Dress warmly.
Location La Capilla
08:00am - 02:00pm Easter Sunday at Vicki's :: Social Events
Stop in for pork chops and eggs, Bggs Benedict with Vicki's homemade potatoes. Pancakes and Vegetarian choices too. Bring the whole family.
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip: Low Desert Wildflower Wander :: Tours
Our field trip leader, Hanna Blood, will search out the best place to find spring wildflowers popping out. Free and open to the public. Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the WNMU campus ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact
08:00am Holy Eucharist at Good Shepherd :: Spiritual
St. Flowering of Cross at 10:30; Easter Egg Hunt to follow.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
09:30am First Presbyterian Church Easter Service :: Spiritual
We will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday beginning with an Easter Brunch at 9:30 AM, and our Easter Worship service at 10:30 AM.
Location First Presbyterian Church
10:00am - 11:00am “Attending to Our Relationship with Spirit” :: Spiritual
Karen Benediktson will moderate and facilitate a conversation about re-framing our relationship with the vocabulary we use when discussing topics of the spirit. This is a Special Family Program Sunday and for Easter, we'll have an Easter Egg Hunt and spend ...
Contact
11:00am Easter Sunday Service at Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church :: Spiritual
Rev Shawn Winborn, from Phoenix AZ, with deliver a special message at our service. Come early and enjoy coffee or breakfast and fellowship time.
Location Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church
12:30pm National Park Week at Gila Cliff Dwellings: Ranger Guided Tours :: Tours
Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. The tour is 45 minutes with no additional charge.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Lego Movie 2" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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. Free.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 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
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
01:30pm Bayard City Council Work and Regular Sessionss :: Legal Notices
Items on the agenda relate to old and new business matters. A copy of the Agenda in its entirety may be obtained at the City Hall Administrative Office during regular business hours by the Friday before the scheduled meeting date. ...
Location Bayard City Hall
04:00pm - 05:30pm Short Takes on African History :: Education
Michael Scherer, a student of world history, will share some stories from the long history of the people and lands of Africa. Monday, April 8 will be the first of three sessions. Subsequent sessions will be Monday, April 15 and ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
07:00pm Adult Ballet :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic with The Black Teas :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
01:00pm - 03:00pm 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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact
01:30pm - 02:30pm Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais :: Health & Wellness
Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle, and very effective to help people move optimally with ease and comfort (and leave pain in the past). Six-class series. Attend one, some, or all six classes. Teacher: Dixie Dexter; cost: $5
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.lotuscentersc.org/events
02:00pm - 04:30pm Chronic Disease Self-Management Program :: Health & Wellness
Learn new skills that will help you feel better during this free six-week program. Topics include using feedback and problem-solving; using your mind to manage symptoms; dealing with depression; physical activity, exercise and breathing and much more.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact 575-388-1559
04:00pm - 05:00pm Minecraft Club :: Kids' Activity
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 06:00pm Yoga For Veterans :: Health & Wellness
Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.
Location American Legion Post 18
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
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting – April 9, 20197. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Update on the Holloman Air Force Base F-16 Training and Airspace Expansion Proposal ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact www.townofsilvercity.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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm
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, please 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. 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
01:00pm - 04:00pm Visit Republican Party of Grant County Headquarters :: Political
Helen and Leif Nordell invite you to stop by and have a cup of coffee. They will be selling Trump hats, 2nd Amendments hats and 2nd Amendment pins. Voter registration is also available.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
Contact 575-313-2781
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. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
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
07:00pm Concert Band of the Southwest: "Spring Concert Take 2" :: Arts & Music
The concert begins at 7:00; pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. This concert will feature traditional, modern and eclectic concert band favorites.
Location Cobre High School
Contact 575-388-7874 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 12:00pm Tech Workshop: Microsoft PowerPoint :: Education
Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint and templates.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-574-5101 or
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 printing flowers. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
12:00pm - 01:00pm Sustainable Ranching Panel :: Education
Learn about ranching and the environment with practitioners right here in Grant County. Local ranchers and conservationists will discuss ranching and stewardship practices that sustain the land and the ranching livelihood that depends on it.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
01:30pm WNMU Board of Regents Meeting :: Public Meetings
The board will consider several items including the fiscal year 2019-2020 University budget, including tuition and fees as well as capital projects and the University’s areas of distinction, which the board will consider adding Early Childhood Center of Excellence. The ...
Location WNMU Student Memorial Building
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Today we will create our own videos with special effects using a green screen and video editing software. 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 - 06:30pm Grant County Housing Expo :: Education
The Expo will provide a “one-stop” opportunity for the public to learn about the many local resources and services available to help them find and purchase a new home or improve their current homes. Free.
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center
Contact www.silvercityrealtors.org or 575-538-2665.
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 - 07:00pm Town Hall with Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small :: Political
Public welcome
Location WNMU Miller Library
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
07:00pm - 09:00pm "Two Perspectives on Segregation and Discrimination in Grant County: Developing a Dynamic Cultural Diversity." :: Education
Stephen Fox, historian, and Arthur Martinez, Western New Mexico University emeritus professor of political science, will present a 30-minute slide lecture on the subject and then have a discussion with the audience.
Location Light Hall Theatre
Front Offices of El Refugio Temporarily Closed :: Legal Notices
During this time, shelter services will still be available and our crisis line will still be active. Access through the front entrance will be closed and we will be directing anyone in need of assistance to the back entrance. The Crisis ...
Location El Refugio
Contact 575-538-2125
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 01:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
09:00am - 10:30am Continental Divide Trail Days: "Life on the Border" :: Education
Get beyond the headlines and examine what life is really like along the US-Mexico border. Local experts will discuss the ecology, history, and sociopolitical landscape that CDT travelers find themselves traversing in the bootheel of New Mexico.
Location Western New Mexico University
11:00am - 12:00pm Continental Divide Trail Days: Author Talk: The Continental Divide Trail: Exploring America's Ridgeline Trail :: Education
Published in the fall of 2018, this beautifully-produced volume makes the CDT accessible to all of us. Barney "Scout" Mann will showcase the best from the book's 250 spectacular contemporary images, its first-ever published historical photos and its text of ...
Location Western New Mexico University
12:30pm - 02:00pm Meet Congressman Ben Ray Lujan :: Political
Meet the congressman and US Senate Candidate.
Location Q's Bistro
12:30pm National Park Week at Gila Cliff Dwellings: Ranger Guided Tours :: Tours
Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. The tour is 45 minutes with no additional charge.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
01:00pm - 02:00pm Continental Divide Trail Days: Discover the Oregon Desert Trail :: Education
The 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail traverses stunning natural features like the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, Steens Mountain, and the Owyhee Canyonlands through a mixture of cross-country travel, trail and two-track roads. Trail Coordinator Renee Patrick will cover the basics ...
Location Western New Mexico University
02:00pm - 04:00pm Tech Workshop: Employment Skills :: Education
Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on how to use technology to gain employment.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-574-5101 or
02:15pm - 03:30pm Continental Divide Trail Days:Thru-Hiker Panel :: Education
Back by popular demand! Several CDT thru-hikers will tell their stories and answer your burning questions about life on the Trail.
Location Western New Mexico University
05:30pm - 09:00pm Continental Divide Trail Days: Celebrate the CDT Party :: Social Events
Join us to celebrate the CDT and the community of Silver City with a night of food, drink, and dancing! Of course, it wouldn't be a CDTC party without some sweet prizes from our Trail Days sponsors, so wear your ...
Location Power and Light Press
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
06:30pm Travis Callison :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
Contact http://traviscallison.band/
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Kid" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Front Offices of El Refugio Temporarily Closed :: Legal Notices
During this time, shelter services will still be available and our crisis line will still be active. Access through the front entrance will be closed and we will be directing anyone in need of assistance to the back entrance. The Crisis ...
Location El Refugio
Contact 575-538-2125
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
07:30am 5K Color Run - Run for Kids' Sake Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters :: Fundraiser
Registration is $25 until March 31, and goes up in price after that date. Limited day of registration will be available. A color run is a fun spin on the traditional 5k walk/run. At the starting line, at 3 locations along ...
Location Penny Park
Contact www.BBBSMountainRegion.org/ColorRun or
08:00am - 11:00pm American Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale :: Fundraiser
After having breakfast provided by the American Legion veterans, stop by the dessert table to buy some yummy baked goods to take home. Funds raised will help support the many community projects the American Legion Auxiliary provides to our community.
Location American Legion Post 18
Contact 623-293-1639
08:00am - 11:00pm American Legion Pancake Breakfast :: Fundraiser
Come enjoy all you can eat pancakes hot off the griddle, with sausage, OJ and coffee, while meeting some of the local veterans. Cost $5. Funds raised will help support the many community projects the American Legion provides.
Location American Legion Post 18
Contact 623-293-1639
08:00am - 01:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
08:30am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.
Location First Presbyterian Church
09:00am - 10:00am Continental Divide Trail Days: Pancake Breakfast :: Social Events
The Kiwanis Club of Silver City will be in Gough Park bright and early to cook a free pancake breakfast courtesy of Vasque! Any and all donations will benefit the Kiwanis Club's work to serve the Silver City community as ...
Location Gough Park
09:00am Senior Olympics Opening ceremony :: Health & Wellness
Grant County Senior Olympics will hold opening ceremonies before a day of activities on Saturday, April 27, at Fox Field.
Location Fox Field
10:00am - 03:00pm Trail Days Festival :: Social Events
The main event! With everything from mini donkeys to a camp chef cook-off to a dunk tank, the Trail Days Festival will have games, activities, and prizes for everyone to enjoy.
Location Gough Park
11:00am - 03:00pm CASA 5th Annual Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program :: Education
This event has the goal of educating the community on what defines child abuse and neglect, do away with the stigma related to reporting abuse and to connect families with community resources to meet children and family needs and promote ...
Location 1120 West Street
12:00pm - 01:00pm Continental Divide Trail Days Community Lunch :: Social Events
As part of the Trail Days Festival, CDTC's Gateway Community Ambassadors will host a free lunch sponsored by Osprey for festival attendees at the Gough Park pavilion at noon.
Location Gough Park
12:30pm National Park Week at Gila Cliff Dwellings: Ranger Guided Tours :: Tours
Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. The tour is 45 minutes with no additional charge.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
05:30pm - 11:00pm 2nd Annual Great American Cowboy Cash Party :: Fundraiser
Annual fundraiser to promote the western way of life and beef education. Tickets are $125 a couple or reserve a table for 8 for $600.Tickets at Western Bank, Farm Bureau Insurance- Susan Sumrall, Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, or ...
Location The Flame Convention Center
Contact Vicky 575-574-2283 or Jo Ann 575-544-5120
06:30pm Carol Markstrom with Jim Jones :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
06:30pm - 09:00pm Scott Van Linge and Greg Renfro :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Mick's Room 33 at Q's
07:00pm - 09:30pm Continental Divide Trail Days 5Point Adventure Film Festival :: Arts & Music
This is a ticketed event. The internationally acclaimed 5Point Adventure Film Festival comes to New Mexico for the first time! 5Point films tell stories of adventurers around the world who inspire others to be their best selves. Purchase your ticket in advance ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Kid" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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