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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 ...
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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