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April 01, 2018 - April 07, 2018
April 01, 2018 - April 07, 2018
  • Blue Moon of the Crow Rendezvous  ::  Social Events

    37th annual black powder shoot, pre-1840's style rendezvous. Primitive and modern camping (primitive rules in the primitive camp). You must wear pre-1840's garb to be allowed to shoot. $30.00 per individual or $40.00 per family, bring firewood and water. Skates ...   

    Location  Skates Canyon

    Contact  575-537-2220

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

    "Ready Player One" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 06:30am - 06:00pm  Sunrise Service at La Capilla  ::  Spiritual

    Followed by a breakfast at the Parish Hall; 8:00 a.m. Rt. I Holy Eucharist Service and 10:30 a.m. Rt. II Holy Eucharist Service.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Easter's Symbolic Path"  ::  Spiritual

    Connie Thibeau-Catsis will investigate the interpretations of the life lessons we associate with the Easter Celebration in relation to our own life journeys. Comments will include the issues of love, forgiveness, gratitude, and joy in relation to the Easter celebration. ...   

    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

    "Paddington 2" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Ready Player One" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 12:00pm - 03:00pm  SWNM Food Hub and Growers Guide Launch  ::  Education

    National Center for Frontier Communities & Grant County Cooperative Extension Service will launch new programs to build a stronger local food system. The Food Hub offers training, coordination, aggregation and good pricing for local growers. The Growers Guide is a ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-597-0032 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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.

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Ready Player One" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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 - 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

  • 03:30pm - 04:30pm  Annual Old Masters Exhibit Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    The Grant County Art Guild is pleased to announce that its annual Old Masters Exhibit will be held April 3 through April 27, 2018. Come view artists’ interpretations of Old Masters' works, meet the artists, and enjoy a finger food ...   

    Location  MRAC Gallery

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The PFLAG Silver City monthly meeting will feature an evening of crafts and conversation, Those attending can enjoy creating items to be given away to donors at the upcoming Give Grandly event in May and share their stories of coming ...   

    Contact  575-590-8789

  • 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.

  • Earth Day 2018:Volunteers and Vendors Needed  ::  Social Events

    There is still time to register for a vendor space, go to www.gilaresources.info to download the registration application, or contact Doyne Wrealli, GRIP Program Associate and coordinator of the event, at earthendoyne@gmail.com or 575-297-9734. Those wishing to volunteer for the ...   

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

    "Ready Player One" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Woman's Club Scholarship Deadline  ::  Education

    Two major Silver City Woman's’ Club Scholarships are available. Due Date: April 4, 2017-No exceptions. Requirements to apply: bio, contact information and transcript.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 08:00am - 10:00pm  Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Mick Rich  ::  Political

    Mick Rich, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, will visit Silver City on  to ask voters about issues that concern them. Mick will be at Daylight Donuts to have coffee and donuts with veterans and other patrons.    

    Location  Daylight Donuts

  • 09:00am  Triple C Men's Group Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The Triple C (Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation) group discusses a number of the Community Issues, in addition to providing Information about the fraternity. Bring your favorite topic or questions to be answered. Masonry has been a integral part of the ...   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-574-7204 or 575-538-8561

  • 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. 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  Candidate Mick Rich Listening and Discussion Session  ::  Political

    Mick Rich, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, will visit Silver City to have a listening and discussion session. Light refreshments will be served.   

    Location  Farm Bureau Financial Services Building

  • 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.

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  “The 7 Healthy Behaviors to Control Diabetes”   ::  Health & Wellness

    Seven consecutive Wednesdays, March 21 – May 2. Bonnie Stone, RD, CDE, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will lead this seven-session presentation. The cost for each attendee is $5 per presentation. CASH only. A $25 refund will be ...   

    Location  HMS Silver City Community Health Center

    Contact  Reservations: 575-597-2430

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Silver City Photography Club Meeting: "A Japanese Student's Photographic Journey in America"  ::  Arts & Music

    This meeting features Japanese photographer, Ryo Inuzuka. Ryo came here from Japan to study with Master Photographer, Joe Butts, for one year. Ryo will share his experiences in the USA, Joe’s impact on his photography, and more.   

    Contact  860-670-4543

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

    "Ready Player One" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    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 working with clay. 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.

  • 04:00pm  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

    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.

  • 04:30pm  Student Juried Art Show Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    The show will be on display until May 4. See artwork in many media all created by students.   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Allyson Siwik, executive director of Gila Resources Information Project, will provide an update on the F-16 Flyover movement as well as other public environmental concerns   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

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

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Luncheon  ::  Social Events

    Renew old acquaintances and make new ones while keeping up with what is happening in education.GCAER is an affiliate of the New Mexico Assn. of Educational Retirees. whose role is to support public education andmonitor legislation pertaining to the New Mexico Educational ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 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 With Auld Lang Syne  ::  Arts & Music

    Auld Lang Syne (Timothy and Kathy Dick) has built a reputation for crafting lyrically incisive songs, firmly rooted in the earth, yet backed by arrangements which are utterly transcendent. The indie-folk duo has released four full-length albums: Midnight Folly (2009), ...   

    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  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  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "12 Strong" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    "The Social Lives of Rattlesnakes" by Melissa Amarello, co-founder of Advocates for Snake Preservation. Courtship, combat, and hanging out with friends are just a few rattlesnake behaviors captured on camera that will be viewed in this presentation. Free, everyone is ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

  • Annual Catron County Rabies Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    Two locations in the Glenwood area: Alma Store from 1:15 to 1:45 pm; Glenwood Senior Center on US 180 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A one-year rabies shot is $10, three-year is $26. Proceeds benefit the 4-H Club. Services are provided by Clay Allred, ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Community Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Lots of books and DVDs to appeal to different readers and viewers.    

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    Handcrafted items including painted gourds, exquisite cards, handmade soaps, jewelry and unique gift, plus hot dogs, cookies and other yummy edibles in case you get hungry.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Woman's Club Rummage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

     Donations may be dropped off Friday April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No used electronics will be accepted.   

    Location  Glenwood Community Center

  • 09:15am - 01:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Walking tours (2 hours) of the historic district will begin at 9:30. Although there is no fee, donations to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed. Arrangements can be made for private or group tours.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Dutch Oven Gathering  ::  Social Events

    Dutch oven cooking teams will prepare meals over campfires and charcoal fires in Dutch ovens.. The cooks are glad to visit and tell people about their ways of cooking. Each camp will have a menu on display. After deciding which ...   

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    Location  Glenwood Community Park

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Fiber Arts Stash Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Benefits the Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective. Members are clearing out their stashes of yarn, fabric, books and supplies! This is a great way to get high quality fiber art supplies at a great price. The SW Women's Fiber Arts ...   

    Location  1905 N. Cactus St.

    Contact  www.fiberartscollective.org

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  Right to Life Rally  ::  Public Meetings

    Grant County residents concerned about protecting unborn children are holding a Right-to-Life Rally between the Walmart parking lot and Highway 180 East. They welcome others to join them.   

    Location  Wal-Mart

    Contact  575-538-9028 or 575-313-9708

  • 12:00pm - 05:00pm  Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic  ::  Social Events

    Free. There will be a free raffle drawing for a kite at 2.30pm, so be sure to pick up your raffle ticket on arrival at the gate with the labyrinth sign. Water, kite mending supplies,  porta-pottie, loaner kites provided. Bring your picnic, ...   

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    Location  Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths

    Contact  http://www.wmlabyrinths.com/glenwood.shtml or 575-313-1002

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Walking Tour at Mimbres Culture Heritage Site  ::  Tours

    Bill Hudson will give a guided walking tour of the Mattocks Archaeological Site at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site. Learn about the Mimbres People who built their homes and made the beautiful black on white pottery unique to the valley. ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3092

  • 06:30pm  Joshua Kloyda Trio  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "12 Strong" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm - 11:30pm  Neanderthal Ball  ::  Fundraiser

    Caveman couture and pet dinosaurs will rock the Neanderthal Ball, the 7th annual PFLAG Silver City scholarship benefit dance. Tickets are $10 per person/ $5 for WNMU students with a current, valid ID, and will be sold at the door. ...   

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    Location  Old Elk's Club

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.org

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