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April 12, 2015 - April 18, 2015
April 12, 2015 - April 18, 2015
  • CDT/Greenways TrailFest  ::  Social Events

       

  • 10:00am  Sunday's activities at the UUFSC  ::  Spiritual

    Semi-annual membership meeting and pot-luck brunch. Please bring your contribution by 9:45. The meeting will begin immediately after brunch.   

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Concert at Yankie Creek Coffee House  ::  Arts & Music

    Music by Jeff Ray   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Trail Hike  ::  Health & Wellness

    2nd Sundays.Hike the Gomez Peak Angel Loop Trail, 1.7 miles round trip. Difficulty rating: Moderate +.Please be prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses, sunscreen and water. Children under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by ...   

    Contact  538-8573 (121)

  • 01:00pm  Senior Olympics Shuffleboard  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  GW Stout Elementary

    Contact  Mike Gonzales, 626-757-5184

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

    FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  538-6336

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:00am - 09:00am  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

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

    2nd Mondays. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.    

    Location  Glad Tidings Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Community Partnership for Children  ::  Health & Wellness

    A non-profit community action team working on family resiliency in Grant County.   

    Location  First Born Program Office

  • 12:05pm - 01:00pm  New Hope Al-Anon Family Group Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    The meeting is open to families and friends of alcoholics.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  Jerry: 575-534-4866; Matt: 575-313-0330; Diana: 575-574-2311

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 03:30pm - 07:00pm  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Gentle Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic  ::  Arts & Music

    with Sam Yarbrough   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 07:00am - 09:00am  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Provided by WNMU School of Nursing. New sock donations provided by the Silver City Women's Club. Free. First come first served.   

    Location  Silver City Gospel Mission

  • 10:00am  Poetry Reading: Raven Drake  ::  Arts & Music

    In honor of National Poetry Month, Raven Drake, poet and author of The Jagged Edge, will perform his poetry.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 11:00am - 11:50am  Zumba Gold®  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Gold® uses easy steps with no impact to burn calories, improve strength and increase stamina. First class: free. Afterwards, $3 per class.   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

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

  • 11:30am - 12:45pm  Slow Flow Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Community Forum: "Seasonal Eating & Easy Cooking Techniques"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to all. April 14 & 16.Monica Hoeper of the Food Co-op will explain the nutritional and cost benefits of eating produce in season. Along with the discussion, Monica will provide attendees a calendar of when produce is ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    Contact  388-2343

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Measure Your Skills and Grow to Meet Your Career Goals  ::  Education

    Learn how to use employment, job training, self interest, and profile assessment tools from New Mexico Workforce Connection (www.jobs.state.nm.us) Free workshop. Walk-ins are welcome; limit of 14 students. Reservations recommended.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  NM Workforce Connection at 538-3737

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Meditation in Motion  ::  Health & Wellness

    Gentle, restorative and enlivening. Small classes, safe for older adults and those with physical issues. Cost: $8./class, or $35/5 class punch card. Drop-ins welcome.   

    Location  Interpersonal Peace Center

    Contact  Dr. Gianna Settin; (cell) 970.685.0008; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; AvantiHealingArts.com

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council  ::  Legal Notices

    http://whttp://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Agenda available from Town Clerk.     

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-534-6346

  • 06:00pm  Tea Party Patriots Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Silver City WomanG??s Club

  • 07:00am - 09:00am  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    Free consulting for non-profits, social entrepreneurs and start-ups.   

    Location  CHI Offices

    Contact  575-574-5473 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Saturday Afternoon Music in the Parlor, May 9, with Farhad Arasteh  ::  Arts & Music

    Relax in Victorian elegance while enjoying Spanish guitar music. This program is free and open to the public.1pm to 2 pm at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway.For more information call 538-5921 or go to www.silvercitymuseum.org.   

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  • Community Conversation on Issues Facing Women and Girls  ::  Health & Wellness

    The purpose of the Community Conversation is to share and discuss highlights from the recently published NewMexicoWomen.Org Indicators Report. Refreshments served. Please RSVP.    

    Location  409 N. Bullard St

    Contact  Fatima van Hattum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 505-820-6860 Ext. 18.

  • 11:30am  GC Federation of Republican Women Meet  ::  Political

    Representative Dianne Hamilton, speaker. Buffet lunch, $10   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Basic Computer Skills Series  ::  Education

    Free class series covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics. Register at the first class session or call Adult Education Services at 574-5101 to register beforehand.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Adult Education Services: 574-5101

  • 03:00pm - 04:00pm  2015 Class of the Southwest New Mexico Leadership Program  ::  Social Events

    Razanna is graduating from the Leadership Program.   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

  • 03:30pm - 07:00pm  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

  • 05:00pm  Grant County CARES (Community Advocates for Respect, Equality and Safety)  ::  Health & Wellness

    Grant County Community Health Council focused on bullying-prevention for all age groups in our County. Public encouraged to attend. Free.   

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Movie Maker Video Editing  ::  Education

    For the video novice: a simple editing program to get you started.Call 534-0130 to reserve a spot!   

    Location  CATS/KOOTS Studio

    Contact  534-0130

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Bayard Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  Bayard Housing Authority

    Contact  Jerry Eagan: 575-534-4866

  • 06:00pm  Silent Vigil for Crime Victims  ::  Spiritual

    Learn about local services and support for crime victims.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  388-1198

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Prostate Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  GRMC Conference Room

    Contact  Dave (575) 388-2331

  • 07:00pm  Buckhorn Music  ::  Arts & Music

    Hosted by Byron Trammell   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00am - 09:00am  Tax Help New Mexico  ::  Education

    FREE. Monday through Thursdays, except March 9 to 13.WNMU students work as volunteers to help low income families with tax return preparation. All students are accounting or business majors and are required to pass an exam testing their knowledge of ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  538-6336

  • 09:30am  State Transportation Commission Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Items on the agenda include a presentation by State Senator Howie Morales (Silver City) on projects in his district and an update on alternate bidding for pavement type selection.Time will be allotted for public comment.   

    Location  Grant County Commission Chambers

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Community Forum: "Seasonal Eating & Easy Cooking Techniques"  ::  Health & Wellness

    FREE and open to all. April 14 & 16.Monica Hoeper of the Food Co-op will explain the nutritional and cost benefits of eating produce in season. Along with the discussion, Monica will provide attendees a calendar of when produce is ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op Satellite Space

    Contact  388-2343

  • 07:00pm  Gabrielle Fink in Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Prize-winning violinist Gabrielle Fink returns to Silver City, accompanied by award-wining pianist Irene Wong.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  538-5862

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Basic Computer Skills Series  ::  Education

    Free class series covers computer hardware basics, computer operation basics, internet and emailing, and Microsoft Office basics.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  Adult Education Services: 574-5101

  • 06:00pm  Movies at Light Hall  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  538-6336

  • 07:00pm  Bob Einweck  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 08:00pm  The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

  • 09:30pm  Movies at Light Hall  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  538-6336

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Community Outreach Day  ::  Health & Wellness

    Community Outreach Day resource and health fair. No cost. At least 20 participating agencies offering information and/or services.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Earth Day Celebration!  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Food Co-op will have a free apple peeling booth at the Earth Day Celebration.Come and to learn how to peel yummy organic apples using an old fashion peeling machine and enjoy the results of your work!   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  388-2343

  • 11:00am  Poetry Reading: Raven Drake  ::  Arts & Music

    In honor of National Poetry Month, Raven Drake, poet and author of The Jagged Edge, will perform his poetry.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

  • 01:30pm  Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting  ::  Spiritual

    Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-313-7417

  • 06:00pm  Movies at Light Hall  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  538-6336

  • 07:00pm  Bob Einweck  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 07:30pm  Indie/Folk Series: Slaid Cleaves  ::  Arts & Music

    MRAC Presents:Slaid Cleaves follows in the tradition of exceptional Texas singer-songwriters like Townes Van Zandt, Billy Joe Shaver, and Guy Clark, crafting poignant and poetic narratives that have established him as one of Austin’s best talents.    

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  538-2505

  • 07:30pm  Michele & Brandon  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Music.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

  • 09:30pm  Movies at Light Hall  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  538-6336

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