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March 22, 2020 - March 28, 2020
March 22, 2020 - March 28, 2020
  • Silver City Museum to be Closed Until April 6  ::  Social Events

    The museum is a popular stop for people who are visiting our community from other areas. Due to the large amount of people who have travelled from unknown locations spending time in the Museum the Town feels the best course ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  UUFSC to Cancel Services for the Month of March  ::  Spiritual

    The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City has made the decision that it is best to cancel our service for this Sunday, March 15 due to the CO-VID 19 health alerts, Services for the following Sundays March 22 and March ...   

  • 12:30pm  CANCELLED Ranger Guided Tours at the Gila Cliff Dwellings  ::  Tours

    Staff will be available at the dwellings but all guided tours that were previously scheduled are cancelled. Due to the concern over coronavirus, the Gila Visitor Center and Gila Cliff Dwellings Trailhead Museum will be closed until further notice.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  www.nps.gov/gicl or call the Gila Visitor Center at 575-536-9461

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  CANCELLED Print Party with Fred Barraza  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us in a relaxed atmosphere and learn dry point print making technique. We’ll be making card-sized prints. Cost: $45, includes materials and refreshment!   

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    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  https://www.leybaingallsarts.com/classes/

  • 01:00pm  Cancelled: Grant County Federated Republican Women to Host a Bowling Tournament   ::  Social Events

    Cancelled: Two sessions, one at 1 p.m. and another at 4 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for men and women's high scores in three categories. $25 per bowler. Please call 575-912-3192 to sign up.   

    Location  Silver Bowling Center

    Contact  575-912-3192

  • CANCELLED Silver City School Board Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Due to continued circumstances regarding the COVID-19 and to abide by the governments new guidelines, Silver Consolidated Schools will not be holding its regular scheduled Board Meeting on March 23, 2020. All previous actions of the Board will remain in place. Silver Consolidated ...   

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  CANCELLED WNMU Tax Assistance Program  ::  Education

    Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 10:00am  CANCELLED 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.

  • 11:00am  CANCELLED 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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  CANCELLED Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Based on the international Zumba Fitness Format, this class is designed for beginners and/or older adults. We use Rock n Roll, Latin and International music to move and have fun. Class suitable for all levels. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First ...   

    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 Will Meet Virtually  ::  Health & Wellness

    The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/389907739. The Meeting ID is 389 907 739. Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 03:00pm  CANCELLED Senior Olympics Dance Competition  ::  Sports

    Copper Country Senior Olympics   

    Location  Murray Hotel

  • 05:45pm  CANCELLED Zumba 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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  CANCELLED WNMU Tax Assistance Program  ::  Education

    Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  sb.wnmu.edu/tax­­.

  • 09:30am - 02:30pm  SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City  ::  Education

    Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

  • 10:00am - 10:55am  CANCELLED Tai Chi: 8 Forms   ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First class free; thereafter $2.   

    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.

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

    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  CANCELLED 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. Free, no ...   

    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 - 07:00pm  CANCELLED Transgender Support Group   ::  Social Events

    Come in side door by parking lot. Open to all people exploring their gender and sexual identity. Partners and family members welcome.   

    Location  SWAG Thrift Shp

    Contact  575-534-7831

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

    Free Active duty and military families included. Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall 409 College Ave. Silver City. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga ...   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:45pm  CANCELLED Zumba 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

  • 07:00pm  CANCELLED -President’s Chamber Music Series: Q-Tango  ::  Arts & Music

    Due to health reasons.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 07:00pm  CANCELLED Duke City Hora  ::  Arts & Music

    As of this morning, March 12, due to the Covid-19 situation, the State of New Mexico has ordered the cancellation of all gatherings and events of 100 persons or more. Full refunds will be issued upon request. The order is ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • New Mexico Artists Can Enter the 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Call to New Mexico Artists for the Grant County Art Guild’s 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show. A $1500 Prize will be awarded for Best of Show. Additional Cash Prizes will awarded. The Postmark Deadline for Entry is April 3. For more Information, ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  For more Information, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  CANCELLED WNMU Tax Assistance Program  ::  Education

    Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard  ::  Education

    Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

  • 09:30am - 02:30pm  SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City  ::  Education

    Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  CANCELLED Lotus Center Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit with Sallyann "Sam" Mulcahy  ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Lotus Center

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

  • 10:30am  CANCELLED 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.

  • 01:00pm  CANCELLED Gin Rummy at Tranquil Buzz Coffee House   ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm  GRMC Covid-19 Update  ::  Health & Wellness

    Questions due by 9:00am. Gila Regional will give an update on  on KNFT-FM 102.9, KSCQ-FM 92.9, and KNFT-AM 950 and 96.5.   

  • 02:00pm  GRMC Radio segment with update on COVID-19  ::  Health & Wellness

    To have questions answered on this radio segment, community members MUST sent them to COVID19@silvercityradio.com before 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. The special radio segment for "State of COVID-19 in Grant County by GRMC," will air on KNFT-FM 102.9, KSCQ-FM 92.9, and KNFT-AM 950 ...   

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

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  CANCELLED 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.

  • 05:45pm  CANCELLED Zumba 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

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group Is Meeting Virtually Until Further Notice  ::  Health & Wellness

    The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/781471031. The Meeting ID is 781 471 031. Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open ...   

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  575-313-7891

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  CANCELLED Concert Band of the Southwest “Spring is in the Air Concert”  ::  Arts & Music

    The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and free of charge. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted. The Concert Band of the Southwest will perform a variety of ...   

    Location  Cobre High School

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

  • 08:00am - 12:00pm  CANCELLED Military and Veterans Round Table Discussion  ::  Public Meetings

    This discussion will be topic focused to answer the question of how we as a community can use our local resources to better service our veteran community and service members transitioning into civilian/college life as well as enhance quality of ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  CANCELLED WNMU Tax Assistance Program  ::  Education

    Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  sb.wnmu.edu/tax­­.

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard  ::  Education

    Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message   

    Location  Bayard Public Library

  • 09:30am - 03:00pm  CANCELLED Veteran Service Officer Grant County Visit  ::  Health & Wellness

    A Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will visit Grant County from Las Cruces on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Armory Building, 11990 US Highway 180 East, Santa Clara NM ...   

    Location  Old National Guard Armory

  • 10:00am - 10:55am  CANCELLED Tai Chi: 8 Forms   ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First class free; thereafter $2.   

    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.

  • 04:00pm  CANCELLED WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! 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  CANCELLED TOPS# 0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm; 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.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

  • 05:45pm  CANCELLED Zumba 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

  • 09:00am - 10:00am  CANCELLED Qigong for Health with Glenn Henderson  ::  Health & Wellness

    A six-class series, Glenn Henderson will lead us through these Taoist energy exercises emphasizing Eight Silken Brocades & The Four Treasures. Qigong is the ancient practice of combining slow movement, rhythmic breathing, and focused intent. Suitable for beginners and the experienced. Cost: ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  CANCELLED WNMU Tax Assistance Program  ::  Education

    Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  sb.wnmu.edu/tax­­.

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery Will be Closed Until Further Notice  ::  Health & Wellness

    Due to the Virus and New Regulations from NM Alcohol Beverage Control Division.   

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery Will Meet Virtually  ::  Health & Wellness

    The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/411858127. The Meeting ID is 411 858 127. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  CANCELLED "The Meaning of the Inanimate"  ::  Education

    Silver City Museum WNMU’s current artist in residence and Brazilian native, Joao Galera will give a presentation of the Meaning of the Inanimate. This intimate gathering will take place in the museum as Joao encourages us to look at the museum ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 06:00pm  CANCELLED Silver City Library's Concert Series: Gary Paul  ::  Arts & Music

    Gary Paul offers up folk and blues with a storyteller's craft, taking listeners on an American musical travel odyssey, with traditional and Celtic influences to knock-down blues, bebop and everything in between. Doors open 30 minutes before the beginning of ...   

    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.

  • 07:30pm  CANCELLED Silver City Community Theatre Presents "Exit Laughing"  ::  Arts & Music

    “Exit Laughing” is an award-winning adult comedy—PG 13 because it touches on the death ofa friend. It is about what happens when the highlight of your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the ...   

    Location  El Sol Theater

  • CANCELLED Gila Native Plant Society Special Field Trip  ::  Tours

    The Special Field Trip will be cancelled.   

    Contact  gilanps.org/events/field-trips/

  • Silver City Recreation Center Closed Until April 6  ::  Social Events

    We understand that when the Public Schools are not in session places such as the Library and Recreation Center are utilized by families in need of a place for their children to spend time. However, the Town wants to proceed ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

  • Temporary Closure of Fort Bayard Museum and Visitors Center  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, and the Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center in the Armory building, will be closed until further notice, due to the ongoing health crisis.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4862

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  CANCELLED Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market is open every Saturday with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods and snacks. The market is held on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 12:00pm - 05:00pm  POSTPONED Javalina's Marigold Seed Exchange  ::  Social Events

    Postponed until April 18. Grow marigolds in your garden this summer and in autumn collect to donate to the Dia de los Muertos parade and community ofrendas. Seeds are free. Featuring 99% Orange, 100-year lineage Silver City marigolds (sanguine petals ...   

    Location  Javalina Coffee Shop

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  CANCELLED Magical Memory of Things: Building a Community Art Installation  ::  Kids' Activity

    Families and artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to express themselves in clay and contribute to WNMU’s current artist in residence and Brazilian native, Joao Galera’s upcoming collaborative work.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 07:30pm  CANCELLED Silver City Community Theatre Presents "Exit Laughing"  ::  Arts & Music

    “Exit Laughing” is an award-winning adult comedy—PG 13 because it touches on the death ofa friend. It is about what happens when the highlight of your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the ...   

    Location  El Sol Theater

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