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April 09, 2017 - April 15, 2017
April 09, 2017 - April 15, 2017
  • Culpepper & Merriweather Circus  ::  Social Events

    Between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. come watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the FREE Tour. Performances at 2:00 & 4:30 p.m. Prices for advance tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for seniors (65 and over) and children ages ...   

    Location  Big Muddy Field

    Contact  888 BIG TOP 6 for information or to reserve tickets.

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

    "1984" (R) 3:00pm; "Julieta" (R) 12:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "A Conversation on Racial and Cultural Diversity: The UU's Role"  ::  Spiritual

    Jeffrey Scott attended the Unitarian Universalist Black Caucus in New Orleans earlier this year. He will talk about how some congregations are implementing a more positive racial diversity process. Fellowship members Heidi Ogas and Susan Golightly will both share growing ...   

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  "Classical Recital" Presented by the Good Shepherd Recital Series  ::  Arts & Music

    The church recital series has been part of the Silver City community since 1996 as an outreach program to give trained concert level musicians a venue to practice their art. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Handicapped access is available from ...   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  6575-654-0825

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

    "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  National Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate National Library week with the Silver City Public Library by visiting us in person or online at our new website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org! Tell us what you love about libraries by leaving comments in the library building and on the library’s ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  silvercitypubliclibrary.org or facebook.com/SilverCityPublicLibrary

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

    Janine and Gary Jenks will talk about their China trip. 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

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

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  National Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate National Library week with the Silver City Public Library by visiting us in person or online at our new website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org! Tell us what you love about libraries by leaving comments in the library building and on the library’s ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  silvercitypubliclibrary.org or facebook.com/SilverCityPublicLibrary

  • 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.

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Feldenkrais with Dixie Dexter  ::  Health & Wellness

    Cost: $5 Drop-in Attend one, some, or all six classes. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons consist of verbally directed, sophisticated movement sequences designed to create the conditions for improved daily functioning--such as reaching, turning, walking and even breathing. Sensory-motor ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 04:30pm  NOVA Science Film Series: The Great Math Mystery  ::  Education

    Explore how mathematics underpins natural forms, art, scientific advances, and our understanding of reality. The film considers whether math is simply a useful human invention, or “the language of the universe.”  Free and open to the public.   

    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  Hurley Town Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, April 7, 2017. If you are an individual with a disability who ...   

    Location  Hurley Town Hall

    Contact  575-537-2287

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County General Meeting  ::  Political

    The General Meeting of the Republican Party of Grant County is the first Tuesday of each month @ 6:00 PM at Headquarters, which is located next to the Chevron/Snappy Mart in Arenas Valley.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CEREMONIES3. PROCLAMATIONSA. "Fair Housing Month" - April 2017B. "Copper Country Senior Olympics Day" - April 22, 2017C. "A Reaffirmation and Celebration of the Core Values of the Town of Silver City"4. PUBLIC ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

  • $500 Scholarship Offered by Grant County Association of Educational Retirees  ::  Education

    The scholarship may be used to enter Summer School for the summer of 2017 or the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be available from the Senior Counselors of the local High Schools or by contacting a member ...   

    Contact  Alice Boyden 575-590-5120, Priscilla Mathena 575-388-1217 Vicki Smith 575-536-9453 or Don Trammell@ (575)538-5754.

  • 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

    "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  National Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate National Library week with the Silver City Public Library by visiting us in person or online at our new website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org! Tell us what you love about libraries by leaving comments in the library building and on the library’s ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  silvercitypubliclibrary.org or facebook.com/SilverCityPublicLibrary

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing & Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 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 - 12:30pm  New Mexico Colcha Embroidery Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Museum will host a colcha group on the second Wednesday of each month in our Education Room. Beginners & Drop-Ins are welcome. New participants will be given supplies by the instructor to start and will learn the ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm  Savvy Shopper Tour of the Silver City Co-op  ::  Education

    Have you wondered about the food at the Co-op? Do you know you don’t have to be a member to shop at the Co-op and save big on organic foods? What is all of that stuff in the bulk bins? ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Training Offers Tips to Avoid Nonprofit Burnout  ::  Education

    Limited seating is available so please RSVP your seat by registering today. Stacey Cox worked for over 15 years as a CEO of a large social justice nonprofit when she realized she was burned out. After some time off to recuperate, ...   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

    Contact  To register call 575-597-0035 or email 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 - 06:00pm  Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: Open Garden & Workshop  ::  Education

    Why, how & when to aerate - get the answers this Wednesday! We'll be going with the flow and playing in some of our garden beds with a hands on lesson in aeration.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  To RSVP call 575-388-2988 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with Lego, 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.

  • 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  CANCELLED Gila Backcountry Horsemen Association Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The monthly second Wednesday of the month meeting of the Gila Backcountry Horsemen Association will not be held this April. Meetings will resume their regular schedule in May.   

  • 06:30pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Julieta" (R) 3:00 & 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  National Library Week  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate National Library week with the Silver City Public Library by visiting us in person or online at our new website, silvercitypubliclibrary.org! Tell us what you love about libraries by leaving comments in the library building and on the library’s ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  silvercitypubliclibrary.org or facebook.com/SilverCityPublicLibrary

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Sale at the Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Social Events

    20% off all health and beauty products.   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Technology Workshop - How to Borrow e-Books and Downloadable Audiobooks.  ::  Education

    You don’t need to buy everything for your e-reader! Attend our free workshop on how to borrow e-books and downloadable audiobooks from the library. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops available for participants to use.   

    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.

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! 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 Quarterly Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

       

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

  • 03:00pm  Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call Meeting to OrderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Roll CallIV. Approval of AgendaV. Approval of Department Reports and Minutes for Regular Meeting March 30, 2017VI. Mayor Pro-Tem Albert Esparza- Safety Committee ReportVII. Trustee Olga Amador- Action Committee ReportVIII. Trustee Richard ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Village Hall

    Contact  575-537-2443

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks: Easter Eggs  ::  Kids' Activity

    There will be many special egg dyeing kits to make special Easter Eggs. Participants are invited to bring their own hard-boiled eggs. In addition to Easter Eggs we will also have our usual WildWorks robotics available for ages 10 and ...   

    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 - 08:00pm  Reception for Graduating Art Students' Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The public is invited to an opening reception for graduating students in the Expressive Arts program at Western New Mexico University. Eight students will be showcasing work in different mediums including ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, painting, photography and digital media. Students graduating ...   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

  • 05:00pm  ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Monthly Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All ACLU members and members of the public are invited to join us for dinner and informal discussion at 5 PM followed by the business meeting at 6 PM. Public input is always welcome.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-590-4809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm  Artist Talks by WNMU Graduating Fine Arts Students  ::  Arts & Music

    Students graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will deliver artist talks at 5:00 p.m. in Parotti Hall. Graduating students showcasing work include Kourosh Amini, Atziry Apodaca, Mike Garner, Sky Klaus, Krissy Ramirez, Grecia Rivas, Corina Silva, and Mike ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

  • 05:30pm  Aldo Leopold Governing Council Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    If you have a disability requiring special assistance, notify the school at 575-538-2547 as soon as possible and arrangements will be made.   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

    Contact  575-538-2547

  • Grant County Administrative Offices Closed for Spring Holiday  ::  Legal Notices

    Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 17, 2017. Please contact the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority at 575-388-8840 with questions or concerns pertaining to roads and/or law enforcement.   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-388-8840

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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 6:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Public Library Will be Closed for Good Friday  ::  Legal Notices

       

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Earth Day Participant Registration Deadline  ::  Education

    Persons or organizations who wish to have a booth or provide a service for the Earth Day celebration at Gough Park must register with the Office of Sustainability by April 14.    

    Location  Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Terry 575-519-8987

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 12:00pm - 06:00pm  "The Beams are Creaking" - A Good Friday Noon Ecumenical  ::  Spiritual

    A staged reading of the play by Douglas Anderson. As a German pastor, Deitrich Boenhoffer, during WWII, formed the Emergency Pastor's League as part of the resistance movement against the Nazi movement, and was part of a plot to assassinate Hitler. He ...   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 03:00pm  Spanish Stations of the Cross  ::  Spiritual

       

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 05:00pm  Sexual Assault Awareness Month Silent Vigil  ::  Education

    Remember victims and survivors of sexual assault. We ask that you wear the color Teal to any of our events to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault . If you have any questions or would like to ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-313-6203

  • 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 - 09:00pm  Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies. Good Fun!   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Danny & Joe  ::  Arts & Music

    Local Jazz and Latin duo.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "John Wick: Chapter 2" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Grand Opening of Tranquilbuzz Coffee House  ::  Social Events

    Re-opening of Yankee Creek Coffee House   

    Location  Tranquilbuzz

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

    "The Shack" (PG-13) 1:00 & 5:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Kiwanis Free Easter Egg Hunt  ::  Kids' Activity

    Pre-Register 30 minutes prior to your hunt time. Ages 12 and older at 9:00am; Ages 10-11 at 9:30am; Ages 8-9 at 10:00am; Ages 6-7 at 10:30am; Ages 4-5 at 11:00 am; Ages 3 and under at 11:30am; Special Needs Youth at 12 ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  575-538-3787

  • 09:30am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    The Fort Bayard Museum, located in Officer's Quarters #26, on the west side of the parade ground at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open on every Saturday from 9:15 - 12:30 and Monday from 10 - 2. Special tours ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

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

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  4th Annual Southwest Birds Show - Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    This juried show is a celebration of art inspired by the birds of the Southwest. There will be an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, live music and beautiful ...   

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  575-534-9400 or www.gcag.org

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  Make Victorian Easter Egg Dioramas  ::  Kids' Activity

    Come make miniature Easter dioramas using plastic Easter eggs, ribbons, flowers, and pictures to create a miniature diorama.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Sampling Saturday at the Silver City Food Co-op  ::  Social Events

    Come by the Silver City Food Co-op to try great food and get recipes. The Silver City Food Co-op wants to share free samples of organic dinners and show just how good organic tastes. Organic food is much more affordable ...   

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

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

    Come join us and chat about regenerative practices. Skill share: Understanding Alternative Currencies, by Ed Colmar. Plant of the Month: Juniper - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this amazing tree.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Spring Fever at the Seedboat Gallery Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    Flower arrangements, prints and paintings.   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

  • 06:30pm  Live Music by Sunlight  ::  Arts & Music

    https://www.nmsunlight.com/   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "John Wick: Chapter 2" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm - 11:00pm  Virus Theater Spring Bliss Ball  ::  Social Events

    Fun, fancy, or fabulous attire requested! Complimentary hor d'ouvres & desserts. Cash bar. This is a no charge event, but RSVPs are required. Room is limited, so please RSVP now to virustheater@gmail.com to get on the guest list.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

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

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