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January 13, 2019 - January 19, 2019
January 13, 2019 - January 19, 2019
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Vice" (R) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  "Why I Wrote “God’s Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors”   ::  Spiritual

    Grant County Beat editor Mary Alice Murphy collected interviews with World War II survivors and others involved in the war. Her book is a compilation of 81 interviews. This is a Family Program Sunday and during January the UU Children's Program ...   

    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

    "Halloween (2018)" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    Entertainment to be announced. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  Copper CowBelles Meeting  ::  Social Events

    11:30 to noon is social time; noon to 1:00pm is the meeting. Copper CowBelles meets the third Tuesday of the month.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting  ::  Social Events

    At most meetings, a speaker will talk about issues of community interest. Guests are welcome and are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with dessert and coffee.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  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. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-534-0207 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Minecraft Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. We will ...   

    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 - 06:00pm  Book Signing: "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors"  ::  Arts & Music

    Author Mary Alice Murphy will sign copies of her book.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

    Includes active duty and military families as well. Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall, park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  365 Tiny Love Challenges   ::  Spiritual

    The Tuesday night series will draw from the book 365 Tiny Love Challenges, by Lori Deschene, which presents simple, creative, and fun challenges that guide us into a daily practice of bringing greater love into the world, whether toward ourselves, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.com

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

    As of January 19, Weight Watchers will meet on Saturday mornings. Weigh In will be at 0800 and the meeting begins at 0830.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 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

    "Vice" (R) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    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. 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

    A hot buffet lunch will be served for $10. Scott Terry, President/CEO of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, will speak on the State of Grant County - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Republicans are invited and encouraged ...   

    Location  WNMU Cafeteria

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn: "Creatures of the Maya"  ::  Education

    Julian C. Lee will explore the role of amphibians and reptiles in the secular and religious life of the ancient Maya. It is common for a codex page, carved monument, glyph panel, or funerary ceramic to include representations of these ...   

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    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

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

  • 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 and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! 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

    "Vice" (R) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will work together to make a large robot out of recycled items. This project is part of a recycled art initiative done in collaboration with the ...   

    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  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will make silk screen 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.

  • 04:30pm  Chad Colby Exhibit Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    Exhibit runs through Feb. 1. Chad Colby is a studio artist who focuses on oil painting and exhibits his work locally and nationally. Chad was selected as the fall 2007 Featured Scholar at Fort Lewis College. He has received other awards and ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue Meeting  ::  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  575-538-5706 or http://gcsar-nm.org/

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

    "Mary Queen of Scots" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Open Technology Lab  ::  Education

    Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and other devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. 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.

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    Simple circle dances using sacred phrases from around the world, meditative and joyful. Learn as you go, no experience necessary; by donation.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  DancesofUniversalPeaceNA.org. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    Richard Felger and William (Bill) Norris will present a workshop, “Know the Trees II: Twigs, Cones and Fruit”, on identifying our native trees in winter. If you have one, please bring a 10X hand-lens with you to this program. The ...   

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    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  www.gilanps.org/events/programs/

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

    "Overlord" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Mary Queen of Scots" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:30am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Goddess Energy with Lynda Aiman-Smith  ::  Spiritual

    Four consecutive Saturdays, starting on January 5. In this series we will celebrate the Divine Feminine by moving our bodies, telling stories, making use of healing sound and more. A perfect way to make your weekend special, and empowered! By ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    Plant of the Month: Onion - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Discussion Topic: Group Projects for 2019. New location: Silver City Visitor's Center Conference Room.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  "Just Words"   ::  Arts & Music

    Silver City, celebrates two 2018 books: Poet Leonore Hildebrandt's new poetry collection Where You Happen to Be and Christopher Saxman's and Terry Humble's pictorial history of Grant County mining, Relics of the Underground Metal Miners. Followed by open mic for ...   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

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

  • 06:30pm  The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Annual Membership Dinner   ::  Social Events

    Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30, program to follow. Dr. Richard Melzer, will be speaking on Captain Maximiliano Luna, a celebrated member of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Cost of the dinner is $20 per person, and reservations ...   

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    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  For reservations: 575-574-2573

  • 06:30pm  The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Overlord" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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