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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 - 03:00pm High Desert Sportsmen gun show :: Fundraiser
The High Desert Sportsmen's annual gun show is this weekend Saturday, March 17, 9-5 and Sunday, March 18 9-3 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Location Grant County Conference Center
10:00am - 11:00am “A Primer on ‘The Ganges Mahamudra’” :: Spiritual
Jeff Goin will talk about this sacred 11th century teaching imparted on the banks of the Ganges River by the Indian yogi Tilopa to his student Naropa. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available ...
Contact
12:00pm - 02:00pm Kevin Compton and Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
05:30pm Hometown Hollywood :: Social Events
David Gershenson is coming back to Silver City as a guest of the Silver Screen Society and will share some of his memories of his 60-year career representing some of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars.. Several film clips will be ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact 575-537-5988
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
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 - 05:00pm Composting Workshop :: Education
Cost: $15/person. Class is limited to 30 participants call to register. Topics to be covered: Backyard Composting and Vermiculture.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact 575-388-1559
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.
02:00pm Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District Meeting :: Legal Notices
The public is welcome to attend.
Location Cliff/Gila Fire Department
Contact 575-388-1569 or
03:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Legal Notices
The public is welcome to attend
Location Cliff/Gila Fire Department
Contact 575-388-1569 or
07:00pm Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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 Zumba! :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.
Location Conservatory of Dance Studio
Contact 575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com
10:00am - 04:00pm Lotus Center Spiritual Book Fundraiser :: Fundraiser
If you have a book donation, you can leave it during lobby hours, M-F, 10am-2-pm. We will be continuing to hold these Spiritual Book Sales on a quarterly basis: On the Summer and Winter Solstices, and Spring and Fall Equinoxes.
Location Lotus Center
10:00am - 12:00pm Tech Training: Open Lab :: Education
Practice computer skills and ask questions. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable Literacy Link-Leamos staff and volunteers will be available to help. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact Literacy Link-Leamos at 575-388-0892 or
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
01:30pm - 02:45pm Spring Equinox Celebration With Beatriz Giraldo :: Spiritual
Circles of sound gather around the world every Equinox to weave our sacred sounds and consciousness with the intentions of harmony, acceptance, unity, joy, compassion, love, and appreciation for all living beings of the planet. Bring a drum, rattle, or ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-956-6647
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 Bridge Community Annual Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Location Non-Profit Center
Contact 575-538-5754 or 575-590-1687
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
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
"Tomb Raider" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
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
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
11:30am Grant County Republican Women Lunch Meeting :: Political
Yvette Herrell, candidate for Congressional District 2 will speak. A delicious buffet lunch will be served for $10. Come and bring a friend!
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-313-7997
12:00pm - 01:30pm Silver City/Southwest NM American Association of University Women Meeting :: Social Events
We are gearing up to celebrate our 80th anniversary. At this meeting we will plan in more detail our 80th birthday celebration. One project will be a voter registration drive to register 80 new voters. The mission statement of AAUW: ...
Location WNMU Gender Equity Center
Contact
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
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
03:30pm Congressional District 2 candidate Yvette Herrell Meet and Greet :: Political
Talk with the candidate.
Location Farm Bureau Financial Services Building
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
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
05:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City MainStreet Merchant Mingle :: Social Events
The Fry House Meeting Room, at the Hub. Meet other downtown merchants, enjoy snacks, learn about what is happening, share information and have fun!
Location The HUB
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
06:00pm WNMU 6rh Annual Hoops for Hope :: Social Events
Grant County community members with disabilities will be participating in Hoops 4 Hope, an afternoon of indoor games. The event is open to any member of the community with a learning or physical disability. Attendees will receive a free t-shirt ...
Location WNMU Intramural Gym
Contact Sign up:
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 Zumba! :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.
Location Conservatory of Dance Studio
Contact 575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com
10:00am - 12:00pm Tech Workshop: Introduction to Email :: Education
Adult Education Services will lead a workshop on basic email skills at the library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will decorate a planter. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
01:30pm - 04:30pm Chronic Disease Self-ManagementProgram :: Health & Wellness
The free weekly workshop sessions focus on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and communicating with doctors. The sessions run through May 3. Call to register.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact To register call 575-388-1559
04:00pm - 05:30pm Parenting the Love and Logic Way Program :: Health & Wellness
Every Thursday from 3/22/18-4/26/18. This six-session parenting program is designed by the Love and Logic Institute. Participants learn practical skills that can be used immediately. There is no cost, but registration is requested. Child Care is not available; please make ...
Location HMS Silver City Community Health Center
Contact Registration: 575-542-2357 or
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
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
06:00pm #MeToo and #NeverAgain:Forum on Gender Violence :: Public Meetings
Panelists Marcie Landreth, Outreach Coordinator - Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services; Rachel Sierra, Executive Director - El Refugio; Dr. Lydia Huerta, Assistant Professor, Latin American & Latino Studies & Women & Gender Studies – WNMU; and Sergeant Frank Gomez, ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
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 Grant County Community Concert Association "Two on Tap" :: Arts & Music
In a creative collaboration, two celebrated musical theater performers reinvigorate the classic song-and-dance genre with clever arrangements, a meaningful connection to the audience, and exciting routines. Admission is $20 for non-subscribers. Children to age 17 accompanied by an adult ticket ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-538-5862 or www.gccconcerts.org
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 - 01:00pm New Mexico Cowbelles District III Workshop :: Education
Admission is $30, which includes the workshop, food and entertainment. Friday’s program will feature 2 local speakers, Connie Rooks and Jeannette Hamilton. The NM Cowbelles serves as the premier women’s agricultural organization by promoting and supporting the New Mexico Beef ...
Location Grant County Conference Center
Contact 575-654-1876, or
01:00pm - 04:00pm Grafting Workshop :: Education
Class is limited to 20 participants. Call to register. NMSU Fruit Specialist Shengrui Yao will present on grafting and Jujubes.Also, local residents, Gabriel Feldman, and Gary Jenks will talk about their successful grafting techniques. Each participant will receive a rootstock and ...
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact 575-388-1559
01:00pm - 02:30pm Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours :: Political
"In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, my staff travels throughout the state to hold Mobile Office Hours at convenient locations near you. At Mobile Office hours, my office can help with things like Social Security benefits, Medicare, ...
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact 575-523-6561
02:00pm - 04:00pm Tech Workshop: Introduction to Microsoft Word :: Education
Adult Education Services will lead a workshop on Microsoft Word at the library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or
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 - 09:00pm Mountain Aire Folk Music :: Arts & Music
No cover charge. An eclectic mix of instruments and styles featuring fiddle, guitars, flute & vocals. A unique blend of American, Celtic & Original acoustic music. Traditional & modern music with guitars, flute, fiddle, bodhran & vocals. Mountain Aire Folk Music has ...
Location Diane's Parlor
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
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Insidious: The Last Key" (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 - 03:00pm Friends of Clay Annual Pottery Sale :: Arts & Music
The sale will feature a great selection of pottery and clay art works donated by current and former WNMU clay students, faculty, and professional potters. All proceeds from the sale will be used for the benefit of Western’s clay program.
Location 614 N. Bullard St
Contact 575-313-7278
09:00am - 02:00pm Town & Country Garden Thrift Shop Spring Sale :: Fundraiser
Grand Reopening! A festive array of lovely new (to you!) spring & summer clothes, plus a lot of free stuff & an entirely new shop: repainted, reorganized.
Location Town and Country Garden Thrift Store
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt In Hurley :: Kids' Activity
Children between the ages of 2 and 8 from the Mining District are welcome, but should be accompanied by an adult. Some baskets will be available, but children are encouraged to bring their own Easter Basket, if possible. Plastic eggs ...
Location North Hurley Playground
Contact 575-313-7997
11:00am "The Secret Lives of Snakes" :: Education
Meet a friendly, harmless snake, get your questions answered, and learn something new about your snake neighbors. Few animals are as mythologized and shrouded in misunderstanding as snakes. Whether they inspire fear and loathing or intrigue and reverence, most of ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact
12:00pm "Walk For Our Lives: Silver City Rally to End Gun Violence :: Public Meetings
Community members from Silver City, NM will gather as part of the March for Our Lives movement. The gathering is one of hundreds happening around the country planned by students and survivors of gun violence in communities big and small, ...
Location Gough Park
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
05:00pm - 07:00pm Woodcut Design With Phillip Parotti :: Arts & Music
$40, pre-registration required. 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 - 07:30pm Enchilada Dinner Sponsored by LGBTQ Grant County :: Fundraiser
Advance tickets or reseravtions can be had at Javalinas Coffee House or by phone or email. Dinner tickets are $8 ($6 for kids 10 and under) each and dinner includes red cheese enchilada casserole, rice, beans and salad. Drinks offered ...
Location The Volunteer Center
Contact Advance tickets:
06:30pm Ray Cressler :: Arts & Music
Live mjusic
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Insidious: The Last Key" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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