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April 28, 2019 - May 04, 2019
April 28, 2019 - May 04, 2019
  • 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

    Contact  https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2019/

  • 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

    Contact  https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

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

  • 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   

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

  • 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  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

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

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

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

  • 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 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

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

  • 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 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  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 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  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 ...   

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    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

  • 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

    Contact  https://www.silvercityart.com/events/

  • 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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