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December 08, 2019 - December 14, 2019
December 08, 2019 - December 14, 2019
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Frozen II" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Grant County Community Foundation: Promoting Community Investment in Local Nonprofits”   ::  Spiritual

    Mary Hotvedt and Dr. Jane Gillespie will talk about the goals and activities of the Grant County Community Foundation. The mission of the GCCF is to enrich lives through collective action in southwest New Mexico. This is a Family Program ...   

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

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

    "Hustlers" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 04:00pm  "Scrooge and Dickens: An Original Holiday Play"  ::  Arts & Music

    The intertwined story of how the book, "A Christmas Carol" was written. with original songs set to the music of Christmas carols which had been written before 1843 when the book was written.    

    Location  Oasis Coffee and Tea House

    Contact  575-297-7851

  • 04:00pm - 05:15pm  Ecstatic Breathwork With Marilynn Freeman   ::  Spiritual

    Ecstatic Breathwork is a strong, three-part, rhythmic breath through the mouth. You actively breathe for 20-30 minutes, followed by approximately six minutes of deep, meditative relaxation. This is done lying on the floor, accompanied by music. Cost: $10 Drop-in, or ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center  ::  Social Events

    Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

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

    We will have a social hour over lunch. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles 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  Mary Ann Finn: 575-388-0243

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Based on the international Zumba Fitness Format, this class is designed for beginners and/or older adults. We use Rock n Roll, Latin and International music to move and have fun. Class suitable for all levels. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz Mikols 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

  • 05:45pm  Zumba in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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

  • Volunteers Needed to Help With Expanding Your Horizons Conference  ::  Education

    Volunteers are needed for the 27th EYH Conference for Girls. If you can help on Feb. 22. 2020 and come and join us. We are setting up a Volunteer registration form that will be sent to you in the next several weeks ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  New Interfaith Coffee House to Be Topic for Rotary  ::  Social Events

    Reverend Carla Friedrich, lead pastor of the New Church of the Southwest Desert, will talk about “The Oasis of Silver City: A Community Gathering Place.” The Oasis is a new interfaith coffee house on Bullard Street. The public is welcome ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 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.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

  • 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 409 College Ave. Silver City. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a ...   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:45pm  Zumba in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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

  • 06:30pm  Westerners International Meeting: "Tyrone - Beautiful and Like No Other"  ::  Social Events

    Speaker: Ann McMahon, Award winning and exhibited Photographer who specializes in photographic portfolios that represent life and history of New Mexico. Catered dinner: $12 members, $15 non-members; $5 presentation only. RSVP before Sunday, Dec. 8.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  RSVP to 575-538-2888

  • KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase  ::  Fundraiser

    Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

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

    "Frozen II"  (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am  Five Points Initiative to be Subject of Community Coordinating Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Community Speaker will be Lee Gruber, President of swnmACT who will speak about the Five Points Initiative, a county-wide initiative connecting Grant county communities. The public is welcome to attenc.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  www.silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 10:00am - 11:55am  Tai Chi: 8 Forms   ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz Mikols 575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am  Senior Financial Fraud Prevention   ::  Education

    Presented by NM Regulations & Licensing Department- Securities Department; Hosted by Western Bank. A free presentation to all community members. Refreshments provided. Don’t be a victim of financial exploitation and scams! Call 388-3521 for more information.   

    Location  Santa Clara Senior Center

    Contact  575-388-3521

  • 12:00pm  “How Resilient is Your Nonprofit?”  ::  Education

    Joseph Hill, the Manager of the Nonprofit Resource Group will lead attendees through the process of assessing their organization at this free one-hour brown bag training for anyone who wants to measure and improve the impact of their nonprofit. Must ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  A Victorian Christmas  ::  Social Events

    Decorations, costumed characters will transport guests to Christmas Past. Live holiday and other traditional music, Christmas cookies and warm spiced cider, ornament making, puppet show, and visit with Father Christmas. Bring a wrapped gift for Ebenezer’s Exchange or buy one ...   

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    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    Weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church (use side door). Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  John Pace at 505-934-1182 or Jan Embree-Bever at 303-902-8236

  • 05:45pm  Zumba in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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

  • KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase  ::  Fundraiser

    Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center  ::  Social Events

    Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

  • 01:30pm - 03:00pm  Genealogy Workshop  ::  Education

    Sarah Clark will present the workshop. The public is invited to attend and learn how to research their ancestry.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  575-574-8394

  • 02:00pm  WNMU Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremony  ::  Education

    Western New Mexico University will graduate 267 of its students this fall. They will receive their diplomas then shake hands with WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard and with former WNMU Dean of Students and Mustang basketball coach James R. Smith, ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery   ::  Health & Wellness

    At La Clinica Health and Birth Center, 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  Contact:575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm - 10:00pm  Friday the 13th Dance  ::  Social Events

    Music by Bullard Street Station: Paul Ciano, Dave Zaboric, Joe Neri, Matt Eilert; No cover charge—doors open 6:30 pm. Bring Your Snacks—And Good Luck Charms!!   

  • 07:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Christmas Concert and Sing-A-Long   ::  Arts & Music

    Free. The program includes nine Christmas songs by the women’s chorus. After intermission, the audience is invited to join the chorus in singing Christmas carols. Songsheets will be provided.   

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    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    "Downton Abbey" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase  ::  Fundraiser

    Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...   

    Location  KURU Radio Station

    Contact  575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support

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

    "Ford v Ferrari" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 09:45am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    Join Azima Forest for Sacred Activism on the second Saturday of each month. In these sessions, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-9556-6647

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Library's Winter Book and Bake Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Bools, CDs and DVDs for all ages; baked goods and breakfast and lunch items. Music will be provided by Jeff Ray and Anna Blomfield 10-11, Kelly Cranston 11-12, and Dee Ford and Friends 12-2. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.   

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market is filled with holiday-themed items from decorations and ornaments to a wide variety of hand-crafted gift items in addition to the usual home-baked items, canned goods, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, outdoor decorative items and much more.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Saturday market to remain open in temporary location with new hours. Fresh produce, food and fun.   

    Location  Temporary Farmers Market

  • 10:00am  Wreaths Across America  ::  Social Events

    A beautiful remembrance for our local deceased veterans will be provided this Saturday when 4,536 wreaths with bright red bows can be viewed on markers at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. The program’s speaker will be John Sterle with music provided by the ...   

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    Location  Fort Bayard National Cemetary

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Fort Bayard Museum Winter Hours  ::  Social Events

    The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society has announced that effective November 2, the Museum, located in the historic Hospital Commander’s house at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open Saturdays only, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Special hours and tours of the ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Christmas Crafting  ::  Social Events

    All ages are welcome to come make your own Victorian tree ornaments.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    "Downton Abbey" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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