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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) 11:00am & 3:00pm; "Hearts on the Gila" 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 03:00pm Continental Divide Trail Days Uppper Black Canyon Day Hike :: Tours
This free guided hike is limited to 20 participants - RSVP by emailing simon@nmwild.org. Co-hosted by New Mexico Wild and CDTC, Gateway Community Ambassador Simon Sotello will lead participants on a four mile (round trip) hike in Black Canyon to explore ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
09:00am National Park Week at the Gila Cliff Dwellings" ParkRx (Park Presrciption) Day :: Tours
ParkRx Day is a national celebration with activities taking place in parks and green spaces around the country. We want you to utilize parks, trails, and open space for the purpose of improving your individual and community health! Get out ...
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
10:00am - 11:00pm “Beginning Years” :: Spiritual
Diana Perea will talk about the Beginning Years program and how it benefits families in Grant County. . This is a Family Program Sunday and the topic of UU Children's Program for the month of April is "The Gift of ...
Contact
01:00pm - 04:00pm Paint Party with Gay Scheibl :: Arts & Music
A fun oil painting experience with Gay Scheibl…with refreshment! All levels welcome.Don't forget to pre-register. $45.00, materials & refreshment included. Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Kid" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:30pm Special Showing of "Hearts on the Gila" :: Arts & Music
A documentary by New Mexico filmmaker David Garcia. Discussion of Wild and Scenic protection for the Gila and Q&A w/filmmaker. Admission is $8.50. Tickets on-line www.thesilco.com and at the door.
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
07:00pm Adult Ballet :: Health & Wellness
Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.
Location Lotus Center
07:00pm Open Mic with Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
09:00am - 01:00pm Western New Mexico University Career Fair :: Education
Local and regional employers will be present. Interest assessments at 9:00, resume overview at 10:00 and interview skills at 11:00 in the conference room. Academic symposium where students can showcase their research projects and do presentations in the library.
Location WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall
Contact 575-538-6277 or
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 - 08:00pm Grant County Cattle Producer Workshop :: Education
Topics to be covered are: “Nutrition of the Beef Cow” Dr. Marcy Ward, NMSU Extension Livestock Specialist; “Trichomoniasis and BQA Updates” Dr. John Wenzel, NMSU Extension Veterinarian; “Extension in Action” Jessica Swapp, Grant County Extension Agent.
Location Grant County Extension Complex
Contact 575-388-1559 or
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
"Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 06:00pm Registration for the Summer Reading Program Begins :: Kids' Activity
This year's theme is “A Universe of Stories," and the program offers activities for all ages, including special guest performers, hands-on activities, movies, games and story times. Reading program participants will be eligible to win a number of great prizes ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
09:00am - 10:30am Wednesday Morning Coffee Hour :: Social Events
Join us for an open house, with coffee, pastries, and stories provided. Come prepared to discuss happy things, the good things in life with your neighbors and friends, NO religion or Polities will be discussed, this is hosted by Hurley ...
Location Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall
Contact 575-590-2859
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
03:30pm - 06:30pm Kindergarten Registration for Silver Consolidated Schools :: Education
Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old prior to 12:01 a.m. September 1. Parents/Guardians must present birth certificate and immunization records in order to enroll their child in kindergarten.
Location Sixth Street Elementary School
Contact 575-956-2150
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 Public Q & A Session on the SB9 Levy Campaign :: Public Meetings
POSTPONED TO MAY 2. The public is encouraged to attend to ask questions about SB9 mail-in ballot process as well as how SB9 is used by the district. This is not a new tax, but a renewal of the existing ...
Location Silver Consolidated Schools Administration Building
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
09:00am - 02:00pm Kindergarten Registration at Cliff Elementary School :: Education
Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old prior to 12:01 a.m. September 1. Parents/Guardians must present birth certificate and immunization records in order to enroll their child in kindergarten.
Location Cliff Elementary School
Contact 575-535-2051
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will make green crickets. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
03:30pm - 06:30pm Kindergarten Registration for Silver Consolidated Schools :: Education
Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old prior to 12:01 a.m. September 1. Parents/Guardians must present birth certificate and immunization records in order to enroll their child in kindergarten.
Location Sixth Street Elementary School
Contact 575-956-2150
04:00pm WildWorks :: Kids' Activity
Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
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 Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Social Events
Our presentation will be by Bruce Ashburn, Southwest NM PNM Community Manager. We will learn about PNM's comittment to be 100% Emission Free by 2040, as well as the varied energy efficiency programs available for consumers. Come hungry and order no-host ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
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 Community Q&A on SB 9 positioned to May 2 :: Education
The Community Forum Q & A on the mail-in ballot for the SB 9 funding for the Silver Consolidated Schools has been postponed to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at the SCS Administration Center Board Room.
Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Social Events
Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Make new friends and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Featured May 5-6, 6-7 is the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower -- ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact www.cosmiccampground.org/
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
School Lunch Hero Day :: Social Events
All across the school district, school nutrition professionals will be honored with thanks, cards, and recognition from students, school staff, parents, and the community. www.schoollunchheroday.com or http://www.cobre.k12.nm.us/departments/food_service_department or http://www.silverschools.org/departments/food_services
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
05:00pm - 08:00pm Red Dot Artists' Studio Tour Kickoff Party :: Arts & Music
See examples of art from all 22 studios on the RED DOT Tour. Food by the Duckstop and music by Aaron Manning, guitarist. Back by popular demand will be the 49.99 Art Auction and the Wall of Wonder continuous digital ...
Location Light Art Space
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 America's Wild Horses: Their Heritage, Habitat and Connection with Humans :: Education
Learn about wild horses and the issues that they face. Find out how you can adopt or buy a gentled, trained Mustang and discover what makes them so unique. Sponsored by the Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance.
Contact 575-539-2503 or 505-360-5996
06:00pm - 09:00pm Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Diane's Parlor
06:15pm - 09:00pm Holotropic Breathwork Intensive :: Health & Wellness
Join Sharon Mijares for this special workshop which can encourage deep healing, facilitate the entry into non-ordinary states of consciousness, and illuminate your capacity to transform old patterns. $45.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.BreathingTowardWholeness.org
06:30pm Gypsy Feet :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
07:00pm Historical Hanover Outpost Cinco de Mayo Dance :: Social Events
Door opens at 7:00pm band starts at 9:00pm. Music by EKIZ; Food by Barzzas & Grill; Wine and beer by La Esperanza Winery.
Location Hanover Outpost
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spaceballs (1987)" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society :: Social Events
The program will feature a presentation on Birds of Australia by Gary Emerson. Gary is a birder, astronomer and systems engineer, who lived in Australia for several years but makes Silver City his home now. The program is free and ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact
Cosmic Campground Weekend :: Social Events
Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Make new friends and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Featured May 5-6, 6-7 is the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower -- ...
Location Cosmic Campground
Contact www.cosmiccampground.org/
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
08:00am - 12:00pm First Saturday Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
All kinds of treasures.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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 - 02:00pm Comcast Cares Day :: Social Events
Add your touch to the collection of festive tiles in the latest mural from the Youth Murals and Mimbres Region Arts Council. A donation will be made to Youth Murals for every participant. Bring the whole familty.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-2505 or mimbresarts.org
09:00am - 05:00pm Red Dot Artists' Studio Tours :: Arts & Music
Tour Headquarters at Light Art Space Gallery will have brochures with art images and a map to the studios. Brochures may also be picked up at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center and at most downtown galleries. Look for RED DOT ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
10:00am - 05:00pm Create Unique Mother's Day Cards :: Arts & Music
This event is free to all ages, refreshments will be served, and inspirational sample cards and supplies will be on hand.
Location Grant County Art Guild Gallery
11:00am America's Wild Horses: Their Heritage, Habitat and Connection with Humans :: Education
Learn about wild horses and the issues that they face. Find out how you can adopt or buy a gentled, trained Mustang and discover what makes them so unique. Sponsored by the Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance.
Contact 575-539-2503 or 505-360-5996
06:00pm Railroad Historian to Be Featured Speaker at Historic Fort Bayard Event :: Social Events
Reservations needed by May 2. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dinner and program featuring Mr. Prince McKenzie, currently the Executive Director of the ...
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact For reservations: 575-574-2573
06:30pm The Over Souls :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Opera House
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Spaceballs (1987)" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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