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April 17, 2016 - April 23, 2016
April 17, 2016 - April 23, 2016
  • 2016 Trail Days Celebration  ::  Social Events

    Three days of events celebrating the Continental Divide Trail. See website for a list of events. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/27753-2016-trail-days-kick-off-april-15-to-17Festivities begin at the Seedboat Gallery.   

    Location  Seedboat Gallery

    Contact  continentaldividetrail.org/2016-trail-days/

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Granite Gap  ::  Tours

    Meet in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center for carpooling. Easy walking among rock formations with many plants in flower.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  Brad Holmgren to Discuss Travels in Mexico, Central and South America  ::  Spiritual

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28411-sunday-april-17-service-at-the-uufsc   

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Community Hike at Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead  ::  Social Events

    Meet at the Gomez Peak Trailhead parking lot, approximately 3 miles north on Little Walnut Road. Please be prepared with hiking shoes, long sleeved shirts and pants, sunscreen and water. Dogs must be on a leash.   

    Location  Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead

    Contact  406-202-4619

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Grant County Hikers  ::  Social Events

    Hike with miniature donkeys on Saddle Rock Trail.   

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Grant County Trails Group Hike  ::  Health & Wellness

    Arastra Site Trail near Pinos Altos.   

  • 05:00pm  Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper  ::  Political

    Pasta, salad, dessert and beverage; entertainment by Bryce and Sherry Wooten. $10 donation   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Summer Jobs for Youth in Santa Clara  ::  Kids' Activity

    Young men and women ages 14-25 wanted for paid jobs with Fort Bayard Youth Conservation Corps June 1 to July 29, 2016. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28578-2016-summer-jobs-for-youth-in-santa-clara   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

  • 09:00am - 01:30pm  Alcohol Server Training Class  ::  Education

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28406-april-2016-alcohol-server-training-class-announced   

    Location  Hudson Plaza Suite 11

    Contact  575-388-4497

  • 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  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

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

    Free   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 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

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28409-grant-soil-water-conservation-district-april-2016-meeting   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569

  • 05:00pm  Town of Hurley Special Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28477-town-of-hurley-to-hold-special-meeting-on-april-18-2016   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

  • Applications for the Ecuela de Curanderismo  ::  Education

    Ten two-day gathering for this course of healing. Applications are being accepted through the month of April for the courses beginning June 18. See website for details.   

    Contact  http://www.curanderahealing.com/escuela-de-curanderismo.html

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    Free help for nonprofits every Wednesday.   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

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

  • 09:00am - 11:00am  KRWG Coffee Break  ::  Social Events

    Stop by and have some coffee or tea and share your thoughts about public radio, television and on-line programming in the region.      

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  Kids' Activity

    Stories and crafts for kids. Free, no registration.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 11:30am  Grant County Federation of Republican Women Meeting  ::  Political

    Guest speaker is Rep. Dianne Hamilton. Meeting is open to the public. Buffet lunch is $10.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Young Professionals Network (YPN)  ::  Social Events

    James Edd Hughes speaks on "How and When to Invest."   

    Location  Silver City Health Eats

    Contact  563-650-1029 or https://www.facebook.com/YPNGC/?fref+ts

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm  Lego Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Ages 4-10. Free, no registration.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643

  • 06:00pm - 07:45pm  Insight Buddhist Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    No prior meditation experience is needed.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28510-grant-county-commission-sets-work-and-regular-sessions-for-april-19-and-21-2016   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts Semi-Annual Meeting  ::  Arts & Music

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28071-new-mexico-arts-cultural-districts-semi-annual-meeting-april-21 $15 registration; space is limited.   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-acd-semi-annual-meeting-tickets-22805845899 or 505-827-0363 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Sculptor Star York to Speak, Faciltate Student Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    Reception at 5:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28395-renowned-sculptor-star-york-to-speak-facilitate-student-workshop   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  http://wnmu.edu/culture

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County Official Call  ::  Political

    Ward Caucuses to elect delegates to the County Commission at 6:00 pm; County Central Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm; Election of delegates to the Quadrennial Convention at 6:45 pm.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:00pm  Silco Theatre Grand Opening  ::  Social Events

    Recognition of major contributors to the renovation; live auction and the movie "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Purchase tickets on line at www.thesilco.com.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Where to Invade Next" (R) and "Knight of Cups" (R) See website for showtimes and more information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 01:00pm  49th Annual Alumni Great Race  ::  Social Events

    Registration: 1:00 pm at Hunter Hall; Campus Tour: 2:00-4:00pm; Alumni Dinner 5:30pm at Light Hall Patio http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  575-538-6675 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  WNMU Shakespeare in April  ::  Social Events

    Readings and performances by WNMU students and community members. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28461-shakespeare-in-april-event-celebrates-400-years-of-shakespeare   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Public Meetings

    Limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Dream Makers Club Graduation  ::  Education

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/community-news/28323-dream-makers-slate-graduation-april-22   

    Location  Lordsburg Gymnasium

    Contact  575-534-0101 ext. 2114 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "The Little Rascals" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  The Wonder of Nature: Rachel Carson  ::  Education

    Actress Ann Beyke brings the famous naturalist to life. Free.   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

    Contact  575-519-8987 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 08:00pm  R & B Artist Lloyd to Perform for 49th Annual Great Race  ::  Arts & Music

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28523-lloyd-performing-live-for-49th-annual-great-race   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  http://wnmu.edu/lloyd or 575-538-6691

  • Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument  ::  Tours

    Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

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

    "Where to Invade Next" (R) and "Knight of Cups" (R) See website for showtimes and more information.   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am  49th Annual Alumni Great Race  ::  Social Events

    Alumni Breakfast: 8:30-9:30am, Sunset Room; Great Race: 11:00am, Old James Stadium; Lunch 12:30pm, Old James Stadium. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  575-538-6675 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Community Flea Market POSTPONED Until May 28  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Junior Ranger Day at the Gila Cliff Dwellings  ::  Kids' Activity

    Animal Olympics, Mogollon Bowl Painting, metate cron grinding amd much more. No entry fees.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461

  • 09:00am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  Aunt Judy's Attic

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard - Discover Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark  ::  Tours

    Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum. No fee, donations go to preservation and restoration.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779 or 575-388-4862

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Earth Day Celebration in Gough Park  ::  Social Events

    Fruit tree planting, open mic entertainment, plants for your garden and lots of information and activities.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-519-8987 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Free Recycle and Shred  ::  Social Events

    Free shredding and electronic waste collection and recycling drive. Drop off is in the parking lot on the south side of Gough Park through the 11th Street entrance.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-519-8987

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  Plant a Mini-Garden, Make a Paper Vase  ::  Kids' Activity

    http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28522-sc-museum-to-offer-children-s-craft-class-plant-a-mini-garden Kids of all ages can plant a mini-garden to take home.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  www.silvercitymuseum.org or 575-538-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  2nd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Event  ::  Health & Wellness

    Community information, children's activities, food and fun. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28605-kiss-community-event-for-child-abuse-awareness-month   

    Location  KISS (Kids In Need of Supportive Services) Office

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  "Lyrical Extravaganza" Authors and Music at the Bayard Public Library  ::  Arts & Music

    Authors Sharleen Daugherty, "Double Doll"; Catalina Claussen, "Diamonds at Dusk"; Raven Drake, "Cruel Radience" and Greg Renfo will perform.   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

    Contact  575-527-6244

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  "A" CollAge-A-Rama Eclectic Rice Bowl Extravaganza  ::  Fundraiser

    Includes assorted condiments, dessert, refreshments, artworks raffle and live music. $15.   

    Location  A Space Studio Art Gallery

    Contact  575-538-3333 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "The Little Rascals" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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