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February 18, 2018 - February 24, 2018
February 18, 2018 - February 24, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Buddhism & Activism"  ::  Spiritual

    Algernon d’Ammassa will present a talk looking at the stories and metaphors we use to describe a spiritual path, which is itself a metaphor. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available for parents who ...   

    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

    "Coco" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Public Library to be Closed for Presidents' Day  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular hours will resume Tuesday, February 20. Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm; Closed Sunday   

  • 07:00am  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 01:30pm - 04:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weekly workshops from Feb. 6 - March 20. An interactive group workshop for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions. It focuses on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and ...   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1559

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  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. There is no charge. 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

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Silver City Candidate Forum District 2  ::  Political

    District 2 Silver City town councilor — incumbent Lynda Aiman-Smith and hopeful Patricia “Eiline” Kingsley.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

  • 06:30pm  Westerners Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Dinner is $12.00 per person for members and $15.00 per person for non-members. Reservations needed by Feb. 18.  Kathy Klump will tell the story of John Walter Klump and his association with the partnership of the “Y” Cattle Company, one ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888

  • 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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. This week’s Storytime will be on Lions. 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 Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    Treasurer Candidate Arthur Castillo and Candidate for Attorney General Michael Hendricks will both speak. A hot buffet lunch will be served for a cost of $10. Members are encouraged to bring one or more items to donate to El Refugio ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn: How a Viable Community Foundation Positively Impacts Our Community”   ::  Education

    Barrett Brewer, Mattie Eagle, Peggy Hutchinson, Nick Siebel and Steve Alley lead the discussion. This program and discussion is free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or at http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 01:30pm - 03:00pm  Meet State Treasurer Candidate Arthur Castillo  ::  Political

    The public is welcome to come and meet Mr. Castillo and learn what he plans to do as State Treasurer. Food and drinks may be ordered off the menu. Hosted by Grant County Republican Women.   

    Location  Wrangler's Bar and Grill

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. 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.

  • 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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be creating Crows in Winter. 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.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Brown Bag Training: "Fundamental Policies Every Nonprofit Should Have"  ::  Education

    Participants must RSVP due to limited seating. Facilitator Susan Wilger will discuss how policies guide nonprofit staff and board members in appropriate action, ethical decision making, legal compliance and conflict resolution. According to Wilger, policies and procedures help to diminish ...   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

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

  • 01:00pm - 07:00pm  Natural History of the Gila Symposium  ::  Education

    The symposium’s 41 presentations and three field trips are free to attend. See link for today's events. http://gilasymposium.org/?page_id=800    

    Location  Western New Mexico University

  • 04:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will be making iron-on T Shirts. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! 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 - 06:30pm  Quarterly HMS Healthcare Listen and Learn  ::  Health & Wellness

    “Good Food is Great Medicine” Presented by Bonnie Stone, RD, CDE, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Listen and learn about the connection between what you eat and how you feel! Bonnie Stone, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will ...   

    Location  HMS Community Health Center

    Contact  RSVP or Questions - 575-597-2727

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 07:00pm  Free Screening of "Baltimore Rising"  ::  Arts & Music

    “Baltimore Rising” is the documentary about Freddie Gray’s death while in police custody. A community activism panel will discuss the film and its themes after the screening.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  575-538-6611

  • 07:00pm  Musical Storyteller and Political Satirist Charlie King  ::  Arts & Music

    Suggested donation is $10. Charlie King has been at the heart of American folk music for half a century. He sings and writes passionately about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. His songs have been sung and recorded by Pete Seeger, ...   

    Contact  575-956-5686

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:35am  Natural History of the Gila Symposium  ::  Education

    The symposium’s 41 presentations and three field trips are free to attend. See link for this morning's events. http://gilasymposium.org/?page_id=397   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  gilasymposium.org

  • 01:00pm - 04:30pm  Natural History of the Gila Symposium  ::  Education

    The symposium’s 41 presentations and three field trips are free to attend. See link for this afternoon's events. http://gilasymposium.org/?page_id=795   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  gilasymposium.org

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

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

  • 06:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Mike Montoya  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  "Quebe Sisters" Presented by Grant County Community Concert Association  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $20 for non-subscribers. Children to age 17 accompanied by an adult ticket holder are admitted free (limit of two children per adult). The trio’s vocal and instrumental performances are authentic all-Americana, and pay tribute to the artists that ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  http://www.gcconcerts.org or 575-538-5862

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

    "I, Tonya" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  Natural History of the Gila Symposium Creative Voices  ::  Arts & Music

    The symposium’s 41 presentations and three field trips are free to attend. See link for writers.  http://gilasymposium.org/?page_id=804   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  http://gilasymposium.org

  • 07:30pm  Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10 sold at Vicki’s Eatery, Morning Star and at the door. Students $5 at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am  Natural History of the Gila Symposium Botany Walk  ::  Tours

    Dr. Richard Felger will lead Saturday’s trip about the natural history and ethnobotany of plants — from giant sequoia to native ocotillos and agaves — on the Western New Mexico University campus. The walk starts in front of the Besse-Forward ...   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  gilasymposium.org

  • 08:30am  Natural History of the Gila Symposium Geology Trip to Boston Hill  ::  Tours

    Western New Mexico University assistant professor of geology and GIS Corrie Neighbors and retired professional geologist David Menzie will lead the geology field trip to Boston Hill Open Space, where participants can review local rocks, minerals and fossils. Participants should ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  gilasymposium.org.

  • 09:00am - 09:45am  Medicine Buddha Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    A wonderful practice of healing for ourselves and others.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 10:00am  "A Chair-ity Event" and Gourmet Soup Supper  ::  Social Events

    Local artists are invited to submit chair and furniture themed artwork in any medium to be sold at the event. Half of all sales go to participating artists and the remaining proceeds benefit The Silver City Fantasy Festival. Tickets for a ...   

    Location  A-Space Gallery

    Contact  541-274-0470 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or silvercityfantasyfestival.com

  • 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.

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Living Lines in Botanicals w/ Lisa Coddington   ::  Arts & Music

    Supply list sent upon registration. Please pre-register! Explore a botanical subject that meets you at your level of experience as useful demonstrations are offered for each drawing and painting step. Day one emphasizes drawing form with values. Encouraging guidance supports your ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 01:00pm  Natural History of the Gila Symposium Hydrology Walk  ::  Tours

    A hike from La Capilla to the intersection of Bullard and College streets will give “History and Hydrology of the Big Ditch and Urban Storm Water” field trip participants a chance to learn about past and current hydrological research related ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  gilasymposium.org

  • 01:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Mike Montoya  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "I, Tonya" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10 sold at Vicki’s Eatery, Morning Star and at the door. Students $5 at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

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