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April 26, 2015 - May 02, 2015
April 26, 2015 - May 02, 2015
  • 10:00am  UUFSC Sunday Service  ::  Spiritual

    Michael Sauber of the Silver City Office of Sustainability will talk about using the sun to heat and cool our dwellings. There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service.   

  • 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

  • 02:30pm  Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical  ::  Arts & Music

    Your favorite songs and characters brought to life as WNMU and Theatre Group New Mexico present a live production of Mary Poppins. General admission $10, students $7.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Theatre

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

    FREE.Hi Lo Silvers presents their Spring Concert, directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on string bass.The chorus will sing old favorites, spirituals, westerns and songs from Broadway and film.    

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  Caroline Baldwin 388-8771

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  Art Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    "A" Double Show - Wood & Metal. Cottonwood carvings by Juan Velasco and metal car hood sculpture by Linda Joanou. Refreshments.   

    Location  ASpace Gallery

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Kirtan Gandharva  ::  Health & Wellness

    Bring a comfortable cushion to sit on. A small donation is suggested.   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

       

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 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

  • 12:05pm - 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

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

    Taught by Becky Glenn.   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

    with Mike Montoya   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 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  Special Gila Eda Roundtable  ::  Social Events

    VP of Boutique Air, Mat Butcher, will be presenting   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

  • 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

  • 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

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n roll oldies. Free.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  RTCA-CDT meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Debriefing on CDT Trail Days event. Additional updates on prior initiatives   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

  • 05:30pm - 06:45pm  Move & Groove with Zoe Wolfe  ::  Arts & Music

    New participants are always welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

       

    Location  Bayard Housing Authority

    Contact  Jerry Eagan: 575-534-4866

  • 06:00pm  Kiwanis Student of the Year Banquet  ::  Social Events

    Banquet is to honor students selected by each area school as their student of the year. Public is invited. Cost $12.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  Sabrina Pack 538-3396

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Q’s Bistro Open Mic Night  ::  Arts & Music

    Q's is now hosting an Open Mic event every Wednesday   

    Location  Q's Bistro

  • 06:30pm - 08:00pm  Embodied Prayer  ::  Spiritual

    No experience necessary and anybody can participate. Free.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-918-0501

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

    Hosted by Byron Trammell   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Poetry---Four Women Reading  ::  Arts & Music

    Judith Kenney, Beate Sigriddaughter, inaugural Silver City Poet Laureate Bonnie Maldonado, and current Silver City Poet Laureate Elise Stuart will read in honor of National Poetry Month. Free. No registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 09:00am  Co-op Popcorn Friday  ::  Social Events

    Free popcorn and other food samples.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  388-2343

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Economic Assistance Grant Program Application Deadline  ::  Political

    Applications are due to the Economic Development Department Regional Representative   

    Contact  Therese Varela, 505-827-0323, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:15am  Tour of the Gila - Day 3  ::  Sports

    Dan Potts Memorial Tyrone Time Trial, beginning in the village of Tyrone. Starting line is on NM 90, just south of Copper Drive.   

  • 11:30am  GC Retired Educators  ::  Education

    Lunch available for purchase at the WNMU cafeteria; retired educators who choose not to eat, are still welcome. Vicki Smith will present a program on the benefits of membership in GCAER.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  538-5754

  • 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

  • 03:00pm - 06:00pm  Hutchings Fine Art Gallery Open House  ::  Arts & Music

    Deborah Hutchings' impressionist realism paintings. Paired with Navajo weavings by award-winning Marie Sheppard   

    Location  Hutchings Fine Art

    Contact  575-313-6939 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 07:00pm  Heritage Preservation Month Kick-Off  ::  Social Events

    Remembering the Silver City train depot built in 1915 and demolished in 1975.   

    Location  7th & Bullard Parking Lot

    Contact  Lucy Whitmarsh, at 575-534-1700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Bingo to Benefit Summer Youth Program  ::  Fundraiser

    All proceeds will benefit this summer's youth program "101 Things For Youth To Do In Grant County"   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  (575) 388-1198 or www.facebook.com/YSAPC

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Fiber Artist Trails Community Meeting  ::  Arts & Music

    If you are a fiber artist of animal or plant materials, come learn how your art canbe highlighted.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  (505) 747-3577 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  An Evening of Jazz with Noteworks  ::  Arts & Music

    Originating from El Paso and with some members from New Mexico, Noteworks creates a unique blend of traditional jazz with contemporary sounds and rhythms in their original music. Tickets $5 for the general public, free to WNMU students with Mustang ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • 07:00pm  Cowboy at the Bay  ::  Arts & Music

    A free play by Scott Knight. Free. Tickets: Encore, Alotto Gelato , Pretty SweetEmporium and Gila Hike and Bike.   

    Location  WNMU Chase Webb Theatre

  • 07:00pm  Cygne  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 07:00pm  SWNM Audubon Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Brian Dolton will give a tour of bird names and their origins from near and far. All are welcome to attend.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org

  • 07:00pm - 01:00am  VFW Cinco de Mayo Dance  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347

    Contact  Jim Zawacki, (H) 534-9425 (C) 574-8109

  • 07:30pm  Peter & 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

  • 08:45am  Tour of the Gila - Day 4  ::  Sports

    Downtown Silver City Criterium; Start/Finish @ 6th and Bullard   

  • 09:00am  CLAY Festival 2015  ::  Arts & Music

    Check web site for details: www.CLAYFestival.com   

  • 09:15am  Walking Tour – Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    Walking tour starts at 9:30. The focus of the tour will be on the U.S. Army Hospital and the treatment of tuberculosis, but Dr. John Bell will also share the military post years.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  388-4477.

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Party with the Stars  ::  Social Events

    Start your evening with some music and then stroll through the zoo by the light of the full moon.   

    Location  Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

  • 07:00pm  Cowboy at the Bay  ::  Arts & Music

    A free play by Scott Knight. Free. Tickets: Encore, Alotto Gelato, Pretty Sweet Emporium and Gila Hike and Bike.   

    Location  WNMU Chase Webb Theatre

  • 07:00pm  Cygne  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  538-9911

  • 07:00pm - 01:00am  VFW Cinco de Mayo Dance  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  VFW Silver City Bayard Post 3347

    Contact  Jim Zawacki, (H) 534-9425 (C) 574-8109

  • 07:30pm  Tish Hinojosa  ::  Arts & Music

    CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS! Her music explores a wide variety of styles, ranging from the perfect balance of country, folk, and Latino elements, to delicate mysticism.   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 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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