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March 11, 2018 - March 17, 2018
March 11, 2018 - March 17, 2018
  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "Unitarian Universalists and Social Justice, Past and Present"  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Azima Forest will talk about UU history of social justice, and also explore what is happening now, both in our own county and around the world. We will also be welcoming our new members with a short ceremony. This ...   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.uufsc.com

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

    "Call Me by Your Name" (R) 3:30pm; "The Post" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver Consolidated Schools Spring Break  ::  Education

    The Silver Consolidated Schools and Opportunity High School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018. No classes will be held. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Administration ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday With the Mayor  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.   

    Location  HoneyBeeGoods Bakery and Coffee House

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

    Our speakers will be Rebecca Dow and Howie Morales. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 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.

  • 04:00pm  Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. Call to Order2. Approval of Minutes – review and voice vote of the December 19, 2017 minutes.3. Continuing Discussion of a 2018 Work Plan – public input encouraged.4. Participation in 2018 Earth Day5. Outreach with other Organizations6. Other business.7. ...   

    Location  City Hall Annex

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 04:00pm  Town Council Swearing-In Ceremony  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is invited to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony of the newly elected officials of the Town of Silver City. A quorum of the Town Council may be present, but no action will be taken.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Woodcut Design With Phillip Parotti  ::  Arts & Music

    Fee:$40.00. Must pre-register! Phil Parotti will offer a two-session class covering the basics involved with woodcut design, woodcut carving, and woodblock printing. Students will need to supply their own cutting tools, ink roller, and ink, but a practice woodblock will ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Community Health Council Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    The GCCHC has invited local legislators to provide an overview of the 2018 Legislative Session. Senator Morales, Representative Martinez, and Representative Dow have all confirmed they will be able to attend and share pertinent information to the public. Following that ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Call Me by Your Name" (R) 3:30pm; "The Post" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Town Council Meeting Rescheduled  ::  Public Meetings

    The Town of Silver City Council regular meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday 3-13 at 6:00pm, to Friday 3-16 at 9:00am. The meeting will be at the Grant County Administration Building. Citizen engagement welcome.   

  • Silver Consolidated Schools Spring Break  ::  Education

    The Silver Consolidated Schools and Opportunity High School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018. No classes will be held. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Administration ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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 - 02:30pm  Feldenkrais Series   ::  Health & Wellness

    Feldenkrais lessons bring about improvements in the body's co-ordination, comfort and the ability to function efficiently. The lessons are safe, enjoyable and immediately effective for people of all ages and abilities. Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle and very effective to ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 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

  • 02:00pm  Spring Break Movie: "Justice League"  ::  Kids' Activity

    We will show the movie Justice League (PG-13) during Silver Schools Spring Break, free for the whole family to enjoy.   

    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.

  • 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 - 06:15pm  The Surrender Experiment  ::  Spiritual

    A six-class series led by Jeff Goin who will lead discussion and meditation on the book "The Surrender Experiment" by Michael Singer. Attend one, some, or all six classes. No meditation experience necessary. By donation.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 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

  • 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

    "Call Me by Your Name" (R) 3:30pm; "The Post" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver Consolidated Schools Spring Break  ::  Education

    The Silver Consolidated Schools and Opportunity High School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018. No classes will be held. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Administration ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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  Bilingual Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Esperanza will lead us in bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. 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.

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months 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.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 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.

  • 04:15pm  Silver City Library Board Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Woodcut Design With Phillip Parotti  ::  Arts & Music

    Fee:$40.00. Must pre-register! Phil Parotti will offer a two-session class covering the basics involved with woodcut design, woodcut carving, and woodblock printing. Students will need to supply their own cutting tools, ink roller, and ink, but a practice woodblock will ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30pm potluck, 6:20pm business meeting. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Good food, good conversation. Information on Cesar Chavez observance.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-654-6060

  • 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  Grant County Beekeepers Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Meeting is open to all -- beekeepers and “friends of bees.” Guest speaker Terry Timme, president of Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society, will talk about grant money SWNMAS was recently awarded and how it will be applied to protect the 3Bs: ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  505-321-8649 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Concert Band of the Southwest "Spring Soloists Concert"  ::  Arts & Music

    The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted.   

    Location  Cobre High School

    Contact  575-388-7874 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Call Me by Your Name" (R) 3:30pm; "The Post" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver Consolidated Schools Spring Break  ::  Education

    The Silver Consolidated Schools and Opportunity High School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018. No classes will be held. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Administration ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 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 make pots of gold. 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.

  • 01:00pm  Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Public meeting   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 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 make Irish pan flutes. 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.

  • 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  Grant County Search and Rescue  ::  Public Meetings

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.   

    Location  City Hall Annex

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ 575-538-5706.

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver Consolidated Schools Spring Break  ::  Education

    The Silver Consolidated Schools and Opportunity High School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018. No classes will be held. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Administration ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 09:00am  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on Feb. 27, 2018New Business:A. Approval / Disapproval of two public celebration permit applications for the Tour of the Gila BeerGarden at 820 N. Bullard Street on April 21, 2018 with alcohol service from noon ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org/

  • 02:00pm  Spring Break Movie "Coco"  ::  Kids' Activity

    We will show the movie Coco (PG) during Silver Schools Spring Break, free for the whole family to enjoy.   

    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.

  • 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  Free Concert Featuring Hungrytown  ::  Arts & Music

    Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting. Hungrytown's music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has appeared on several television shows, including Comedy Central's ...   

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    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  Rotary Club of Silver City Murder Mystery Dinner/Fundraiser  ::  Fundraiser

    Admission is $5. Enjoy a three-course dinner and "Spies Like Us," a murder mystery presented by the Silver City Community Theater. There will be a dessert auction. The beneficiaries of the event will be the Rotary Foundation's Scholarship Fund and ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Cafeteria

    Contact  www.silvercityrotary.org.

  • 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  Joshua Kloyda  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

    Contact  http://www.joshuakloyda.com

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The meeting will feature a talk by Hanna Blood entitled “Wildly Cultivating” on gardening with native plants. Bring some questions! She will to try to solve your gardening quandaries. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments following ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  High Desert Sportsmen gun show  ::  Fundraiser

    The High Desert Sportsmen's annual gun show will take place Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • 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.

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Plant of the Month: Mexican Evening Primrose - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: Solo contour reconnaissance: strategy, technique, and equipment, with Ed Colmar.   

    Location  The Commons

  • 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  Barb Fila & Joe K  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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