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May 05, 2019 - May 11, 2019
May 05, 2019 - May 11, 2019
  • Cosmic Campground Weekend   ::  Social Events

    Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Make new friends and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Featured May 5-6, 6-7 is the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower -- ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  www.cosmiccampground.org/

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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am - 05:00pm  Red Dot Artists' Studio Tours  ::  Arts & Music

    Tour Headquarters at Light Art Space Gallery will have brochures with art images and a map to the studios. Brochures may also be picked up at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center and at most downtown galleries. Look for RED DOT ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "When Truth Speaks"  ::  Spiritual

    Many people, tend to rely on what is provable to provide us with our sense of what is true and correct; however, there may be some truths that are beyond the realm of provability. How can we acknowledge other ways ...   

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

  • 12:00pm  Mother’s Day Luncheon and Bingo at Glenwood Senior Center  ::  Social Events

    Join in all the fun at this year's Mother's Day Luncheon and Cash Bingo All Mothers who attend receive a free corsage! Luncheon starts at noon. Games start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for 10 games. There s a ...   

    Location  Glenwood Senior Center

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

    "Spaceballs (1987)" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday With the Mayor  ::  Social Events

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner. In the main lobby.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  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

  • 02:00pm - 03:00pm  Your Money Matters! A Community Conversation   ::  Education

    Join in on the Community Conversation around family finances! The Silver City Public Library is working with the Grant County Extension service, Literacy Link-Leamos, and other community partners to plan free personal/family finance workshops for the community. We are holding ...   

    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.

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 12:00pm  Kiwanis Celebrations for Students of the Mont  ::  Education

    Kiwanis invites you to join us to celebrate the students from our local schools! Lunch is optional for $10.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

  • 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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

  • 02:00pm - 04:30pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Learn new skills that will help you feel better during this free six-week program. Topics include using feedback and problem-solving; using your mind to manage symptoms; dealing with depression; physical activity, exercise and breathing and much more.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 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. 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 - 06:00pm  Yoga For Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday 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  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

  • 06:00pm  Grant County Republican Party Monthly Meeting  ::  Political

    We begin with a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm. Bring a dish and join us for the dinner. The meeting follows the dinner at approximately 6:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Yvette Herrell candidate for US House of Representatives ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

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

    Parents and grandparents of LGBTQ persons are especially invited to attend this meeting, whether to listen or to share. When a loved one comes out, reactions vary, from “Now that I know, what can I do to support my child?” ...   

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

  • 2019 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Training Workshop  ::  Education

    To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMAkLOge_Sb4YJB9bad-p7U4MplzDLaXB1bjlM1pX99WCfXg/viewform The Training Workshops are free to the public, and will assist communities and local government officials in understanding and developing their Fiscal Year 2021-2025 ICIP. Five (5) training workshops will be offered with a full day of training ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMAkLOge_Sb4YJB9bad-p7U4MplzDLaXB1bjlM1pX99WCfXg/viewform

  • 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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am  Kam Zarrabi Photography Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The exhibit will be at the library during the month of May. Most of the thirty-some photographs are from Silver City and the nearby areas, with a few from the vacation town of Telluride, Colorado, and elsewhere. Kam believes that photography is more ...   

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  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class, please 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

    Make It and Take It Day. Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Today will be a LEGO® “Make it and Take it” day—participants will be allowed to ...   

    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  Aldo Leopold Charter School Internship Showcase  ::  Education

    Learn about this award-winning school and about educational programs that prepare students for future careers. Students have worked with Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): archaeology, eco-monitoring, mural, garden, and trail crews. Other students have learned skills by working with professionals in ...   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

  • 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  Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All are welcome - member or not. Each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. The meeting room is at East end of hallway, 2nd floor. Parking is at the back ...   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 06:00pm  WNMU Board of Regents Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The board will consider several items including recommendations for Emeritus designation, several employee-related issues and the five-year capital outlay and improvement projects. Additionally, the board will consider an honorary doctorate degree to be conferred during WNMU’s spring 2019 commencement the ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  admin.wnmu.edu/bor/meetings.

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

    Little Artist Club offers 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.

  • 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 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

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  “CT Angiography: A New Era in Improving Cardiac Outcomes”  ::  Education

    All Physicians, Advanced Practice Practitioners, and Clinicians involved in patient care are invited to attend. Norman Ratliff, MD, FACC will present the program. Please RSVP.   

    Location  Southwest Bone & Joint Center

    Contact  RSVP at 575-538-4029 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Ranger District will be hosting a free riparian bird identification class at the Glenwood Community Center.   

    Location  Glenwood Community Center

    Contact  575-539-2481 or http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/

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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 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  Sierra Edmister  ::  Arts & Music

    Singer/songwriter from Ruidoso.   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

  • 07:00pm  Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Free. Hi Lo Silvers will sing standards, spirituals, songs from film and Broadway. Singers are directed by Nada Dates and accompanied by Rhonda Gorog on piano and Bill Baldwin on string bass. Concert will also include Quatre Petites Pieces by Charles ...   

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    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  575-388-8771

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at Glenwood Community Library  ::  Arts & Music

    The film is “Mary Poppins Returns.” The sequel takes place decades after the classic film where Mary Poppins drops in to save the Banks family. Now she returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

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

    "Happy Death Day 2U" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 12;00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 07:30am  Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day  ::  Tours

    The district will host a bird walk at the Catwalk National Recreation Area. Please wear hiking boots or shoes, and bring binoculars, sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, a snack, and water. We anticipate the hike to be approximately 2 miles ...   

    Location  Catwalk Recreation Area

    Contact  575-539-2481 or http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast  ::  Fundraiser

    Breakfast is $5 per plate and includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, hot chocolate, coffee, and juice. Cookies, pies, cakes, bread, and other delicious baked goods will be available for sale as well.   

    Location  Upper Mimbres Fire and Rescue Station

    Contact  575-536-3683 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 08:30am - 02:30pm  Give Grandly! Give Local! Non-Profit Fair   ::  Fundraiser

    Give Grandly is a 24-hour community-giving marathon sponsored by the Grant County Community Foundation and the Southwest New Mexico Non-Profit Coalition representing over 50 local non-profits. Give at the Fair or Or donate online at www.givegrandly.org anytime from May 4 to ...   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

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

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

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 09:00am - 09:45am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    Join Katherine Feist and friends for Sacred Activism on the second Saturday of each month. In these sessions, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 09:00am - 04:30pm  Spring Scavenger Hunt Drawing for a Getaway Weekend  ::  Social Events

    The free Scavenger Hunt drawing includes galleries and shops participating in the Spring Walkabout. The Scavenger Hunt will only be available to complete on Saturday, May 11, and can be picked up and returned to the Visitor Center. The prize is ...   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  www.silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some individual cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance items sales take place in the FOL parking lot where visitors can purchase ...   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. 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 - 07:00pm  Refreshment for Second Saturday Art Walk  ::  Arts & Music

    This event is sponsored by Silver City Art Association and member galleries stay open late for this walk from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Come out and tour the Galleries, enjoy a Saturday evening walk in our historic district, and have ...   

    Location  Grant County Art Guild Gallery

    Contact  https://www.silvercityart.com/events/

  • 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

    "Happy Death Day 2U" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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