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May 12, 2019 - May 18, 2019
May 12, 2019 - May 18, 2019
  • 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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  “Mothers’ Day and Mothering”  ::  Spiritual

    Shauna McCosh, midwife and nurse practitioner, owner of La Clinica Health and Birth Center, will discuss the history of Mothers’ Day and the concept of mothering, from the traditional perspective as well as a broad definition of what it means ...   

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

  • 01:00pm  Standing Women on Mother's Day  ::  Spiritual

    Bring your bell, your family and friends before 1pm and participate in STANDING WOMEN. At 1pm MST on Sunday 12th May we will walk a labyrinth and ring our bells to signify the beginning of 5 minutes of silence and ...   

    Location  Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths

    Contact  http://www.wmlabyrinths.com/glenwood.shtml or www.tourglenwoodnm.webs.com

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

    "Happy Death Day 2U" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Hi Lo Silvers will sing standards, spirituals, songs from film and Broadway. Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on string bass. Concert will also include Quatre Petites Pieces by Charles ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-388-8771

  • 08:30am - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Our speaker is Judy O'Loughlin talking about little work gardening. Cost for lunch is $12. All single are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 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

  • 05:00pm  Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The purpose of this meeting will be to solicit input on the local Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).The local ICIP is a plan that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects. The state-coordinated local ICIP encourages entities to plan for the ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-574-0007

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Matt Cotton and Josh Burke  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 08:30am - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 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

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

    Jim Jackson, former executive director of Disability Rights New Mexico, will give a talk on the important role a trained dog can play in the life of a disabled person. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 02:00pm - 03:00pm  Alzheimer’s Presentation: “Communications and Behaviors”  ::  Health & Wellness

    A presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter emphasizing the importance of communication in caring for people with Alzheimer’s. Class size is limited so call or email to register.    

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  1-800-272-3900 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For directions: 575-647-3868

  • 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  Silver City Town Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS – “Eve West Bessier as the Silver City Area’s Poet Laureate for 2019-2021”5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting – April 23, 20197. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. ...   

    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 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

  • 08:30am - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 09:00am  Kam Zarrabi Photography Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The exhibit will be at the library during the month of May. Most of the thirty-some photographs are from Silver City and the nearby areas, with a few from the vacation town of Telluride, Colorado, and elsewhere. Kam believes that photography is more ...   

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  • 09:00am  · Community Coordinating Council Meeting   ::  Public Meetings

    The Silver City MainStreet Project and Arts & Cultural District (ACD) will hold the next meeting on a different day of the month.The Community Speaker will be Joanie Griffin, CEO and founder of Sunny505, the company hired by the Town ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 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.

  • 11:30am  Grant County Federated Republican Women Meeting   ::  Political

    Luis Terrazas will be guest speaker. He will not be talking about final arrangements, but about his campaign for NM House Representative District 39 to unseat Rudy Martinez. Republicans and their guests are welcome to attend. A hot lunch will ...   

    Location  WNMU Cafeteria

  • 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

    Make It and Take It Day. 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 ...   

    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

  • 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

  • 08:30am - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! 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 - 04:00pm  Nonprofit Board Development Workshop  ::  Education

    $25 per participant. Seating is limited so you must RSVP. Organizational development expert, Renée Despres, PhD, MPH, hosts a workshop on nonprofit board development and structure. Through discussion and hands-on activities, Despres will teach participants about the different ways to ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  RSVP at 575-597-0035 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 03:00pm  Ribbon Cutting for New Restroom Building  ::  Social Events

    Silver City MainStreet and the Freeport McMoRan Foundation along with the Grant County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at forthe new restroom building at the Main Street Plaza.   

    Location  Main Street Plaza

  • 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  Beware of Fraud & Identity Theft Program  ::  Education

    Persons with mobility issues should use the door at the south end of the building. In this free program, you learn the latest con artist’s tricks and how to avoid becoming a victim. For their victims, con men and women target “easy ...   

    Location  First Baptist Church Activity Hall

    Contact  Additional information is available at: aarp.org/lascrucesnm

  • 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

  • Catwalk Gallery Seasonal Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    The Catwalk Gallery on Highway 180 in Glenwood reopens for the new season, Stop by for music and to see the exciting new artwork and artisan crafts.   

    Location  Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop

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

    "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" (R) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    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

  • 08:30am - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Silver City Community Theatre Presents "A Question of Sex"  ::  Arts & Music

    A stage reading of this one-act classic farce; free admission, donations appreciated. Cast is two females and two males, interested actors should contact the director, Thomas Leeper, at thomaswleeper@yahoo.com. Thomas will schedule 2-3 runthroughs before the performance on May 17.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

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

  • 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

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    The Dances of Universal Peace are simple meditative and joyous circle dances. They use sacred phrases, chants, movements, and music from the world’s wisdom traditions. It is an event that anyone can participate in, no experience necessary, no need to ...   

    Location  Church of Harmony

    Contact  DancesofUniversalPeaceNA.org or 575-519-1680 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The meeting features a presentation by botanist Richard Felger entitled “Mesquite: Tree of Life” inspired by his work with native crops. Gila Native Plant Society meetings are free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program. This will be ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  http://www.gilanps.org/events/.

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

    "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" (R) 12:30, 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 03:00am  Silver Chorale Spring Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    You are invited to come listen to beautiful music as the Silver Chorale sings their Spring Concert program. Under the skilled direction of Bryce Wooton, with talented Laurel Brown as accompanist, the group will perform a wide variety of songs, ...   

    Location  Terrazas Funeral Chapel

    Contact  Judy Ruth at 575-574-5524, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • 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 - 09:15pm  Touching Enlightenment Meditation Retreat  ::  Spiritual

    What does it mean to meditate with the body? Until we answer this question, meditation may be no more than a “mental gymnastic,” – something one can practice for years without fruitful results. For 10-consecutive mornings, from 8:30 -- 9:15, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org/Retreats.

  • 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  Mogollon Ghost Town Seasonal Opening  ::  Tours

    The quaint former mining community opens for the season May 18. All businesses will be open on May 18, 2019. The Purple Onion Cafe opens at 9 a..m., the Old Kelly Store and the Mogollon Museum open at 10 a.m.   

    Location  Mogollon Ghost Town

  • 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.

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Plant of the Month: Pecan - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Discussion Topic: Local sources of nuts for eating - pecan, walnut, almond, pinon, acorn, etc that we can grow & harvest locally. Busy-Bee Work ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

    "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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