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Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Frozen II" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Public Library Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend :: Legal Notices
Regular Library hours will resume Monday, December 2. Library hours are: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm; Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Closed Sunday.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
08:00am - 03:00pm Thanksgiving Gallery Event at Vicki's :: Arts & Music
Featuring Deborah Hutchings' paintings and cards and Ginny Wolf's jewelry, vintage hats and custom leather.
10:00am - 11:00am "Child Ballads" :: Spiritual
Pat Sterling will focus on three Christmas carols which are also traditional ballads dating back hundreds of years. Sterling is particularly interested in how these ballads reflect the common folks' attempts to humanize biblical stories. Although this is not a ...
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02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Abominable" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
03:00pm Silver Chorale and Silver High School Choir Concert :: Arts & Music
The Silver Chorale and Silver High School Choir will perform seasonal melodies. This event is free and open to the public.
Location First Presbyterian Church
10:30am - 02:30pm Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center :: Social Events
Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.
Location Santa Clara Armory
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 Mary Ann Finn: 575-388-0243
12:00pm - 12:55pm 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 Liz Mikols 575-313-6883 or
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
05:45pm Zumba in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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
08:00am Grant County Prospectors Annual Legislative Forum :: Political
We invite the public to attend to learn about legislative issues and funding needs in Grant County.
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact www.grantcountyprospectors.org
12:00pm - 01:00pm Self Coaching 101 is Rotary Meeting Topic :: Social Events
Wendy Spurgeon, a Master Integrative Life Coach, serves private clients and guests all over the United States via teleconference line and zoom video platform. She has recently been chosen to serve as the Artistic Director in Residence for Silver City’s ...
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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
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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 409 College Ave. Silver City. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a ...
Location American Legion Post 18
05:45pm Zumba in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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 PFLAG December Meeting Will Focus on Navigating the Holidays :: Social Events
While for some people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) holidays mean celebration, joy, family, and togetherness, for others it can mean a time of stress, difficulty, and even sadness or depression, especially if one feels that ...
Contact 575-590-8797 or www.pflag.org
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Potluck and Meeting :: Political
6:00 pm potluck; 6:30 pm General Membership meeting. Guest Speaker - Dr. Gavin Clarkson Candidate for US Senate.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
10:00am - 11:15am 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
01:00pm Gin Rummy at Tranquilbuzz Coffee House :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:30pm - 06:00pm Aldo Leopold Charter School Internship Showcase :: Education
Attending the Internship Showcase is a great way to learn about this award-winning school and about the educational programs that keep students engaged and learning. Students have worked with the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): Archaeology, Eco Monitoring, Murals, Gardens, and ...
Location Aldo Leopold High School
05:00pm - 06:30pm Master Gardener Informational Meeting :: Education
Guest Speaker: Eduardo Servin-NMSU Master Gardener Program Manager. Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Come learn what a Master Gardener is, what they do, requirements and expectations. Refreshments will be served.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact 575-388-1559 or grantextension.nmsu.edu
05:30pm - 08:30pm Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Gila Flyovers :: Public Meetings
The Hearing will begin with a 30-minute Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Air Force has just released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its proposal to expand airspace over ...
Location Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce
05:45pm Zumba in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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 :: Health & Wellness
This is an Open meeting.
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact 575-313-7891
06:00pm CANCELLED First Wednesday Veterans Dinner :: Social Events
United Methodist Campus Ministry invites all Veterans, as well as Veterans who are attending WNMU, and their families and friends to a free dinner. The dinners will be held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month when school is ...
Location First United Methodist Church
Contact 575-538-2371
06:30pm Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammel :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Concert Band of the Southwest “Happy Holidays Concert” :: Arts & Music
The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted. This concert will feature traditional, modern and eclectic holiday favorites.
Location Cobre High School
Contact 575-388-7874 or
07:00pm Silver City Photography Club :: Social Events
Laurie Ford will be talking about her philosophy of using excellent photography as a tool for advocacy. Everyone is welcome.
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Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Frozen II" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
04:30pm Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts Exhibit Opening Featuring Quilter Anne Parker. :: Arts & Music
Exhibit runs through February 6, 2020. Free.
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Contact www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or
05:00pm TOPS# 0288 Chapter (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) :: Health & Wellness
Weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church (use side door). Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact John Pace at 505-934-1182 or Jan Embree-Bever at 303-902-8236
05:30pm - 06:45pm Loving Embodiment With Corri Broner :: Spiritual
In this trauma-sensitive movement class we will learn the basic techniques to relieve the negative effects of trauma, reduce stress and befriend the body. Using breath, movement and intentional awareness, we will unwind unhealthy patterns of behavior and begin to ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 505-307-6476
05:30pm - 07:00pm Veterans Town Hall :: Public Meetings
The Town Hall will provide veterans with an opportunity to speak with policymakers about how services can be better delivered in southwestern New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary Brig. Gen. Judy Griego will provide attendees an update ...
Location American Legion Post 18
Contact To register go to https://addmi.com/e/veterans-town-hall-LuYC4BU-lVdujEGBqGz
05:45pm Zumba in Hurley :: Health & Wellness
Monday thru Thursdays at 5:45 pm, at the Hurley Community Center. 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 Quilter Anne Parker To Discuss Career, Exhibit at Western New Mexico University :: Arts & Music
Anne Parker will give a lecture in Parotti Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, and the exhibit will open at 7:30 that evening. Admission to both the lecture and the opening is free. The quilts will hang at ...
Location WNMU Parotti Recital Hall
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Frozen II" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am - 02:30pm Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center :: Social Events
Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.
Location Santa Clara Armory
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery :: Health & Wellness
At La Clinica Health and Birth Center, 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 Contact:575-313-7891
06:00pm "Scrooge and Dickens: An Original Holiday Play" :: Arts & Music
The intertwined story of how the book, "A Christmas Carol" was written. with original songs set to the music of Christmas carols which had been written before 1843 when the book was written.
Location Oasis Coffee and Tea House
Contact 575-297-7851
06:00pm - 08:00pm Jingle and Mingle :: Social Events
Bring the family to a festive winter celebration on Light Hall Patio. Enjoy live music by the Brandon Perrault Duo, Silver High School Choir, Mariachi Plata, Silver Chorale, children’s activities, seasonal treats, photo ops, ugly sweater contest, special guests from ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or
06:00pm Silver City Public Library Concert Series: Violinist Jack Glatzer :: Arts & Music
Free. Doors open 30 minutes before the beginning of the concert. First come, first seated. The evening’s program will focus on Bach and Paganini, the two masters of music for the solo violin from the music of heaven to the devil’s ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
07:00pm Birds the Colombian Andes Featured at Audubon Meeting :: Social Events
Lynn Haugen and Julian Lee will talk about “From the Guajira Península to Otún Quimbaya: Birding the Colombian Andes.” With an estimated 1,935 species of birds, Colombia boasts the world’s richest avifauna. Nearly 20 percent of the world’s bird species ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
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07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Hustlers" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Frozen II" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 01:00pm First Saturday Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
Clothing, housewares, collectibles, books, tools and much more.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
10:00am - 02:00pm Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
The Glenwood Street Market is filled with holiday-themed items from decorations and ornaments to a wide variety of hand-crafted gift items in addition to the usual home-baked items, canned goods, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, outdoor decorative items and much more.
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Farmers' Market :: Social Events
Saturday market to remain open in temporary location with new hours. Fresh produce, food and fun.
Location Temporary Farmers Market
10:30am - 02:30pm Fort Bayard Museum Winter Hours :: Social Events
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society has announced that effective November 2, the Museum, located in the historic Hospital Commander’s house at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open Saturdays only, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Special hours and tours of the ...
Location Fort Bayard Museum
10:30am - 11:30am The Legend of Our Lady Guadalupe :: Social Events
In honor of the upcoming Feast Day of regional Catholic icon the Virgin of Guadalupe, a.k.a. Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Silver City Museum presents local aficionado and "Guadalupara" Della Acosta. Ms. Acosta will relate the fabulous story and rich ...
Location Silco Theater
01:00pm Walking Tour of the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site :: Tours
Historian Bill Hudson will lead a walking tour of the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site museum and Mattocks archaeological site.The walk is easy and less than 1/2 mile long. We ask for a $3 per person donation. You will learn about ...
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 307-640-3012 or 575-536-3092
06:00pm "Scrooge and Dickens: An Original Holiday Play" :: Arts & Music
The intertwined story of how the book, "A Christmas Carol" was written. with original songs set to the music of Christmas carols which had been written before 1843 when the book was written.
Location Oasis Coffee and Tea House
Contact 575-297-7851
06:30pm Santa Clara Lighted Christmas Parade :: Social Events
This year the parade does not have a theme. Participants in the Silver City parade can also participate in the Santa Clara parade. To participate contact Sheila Hudman at santaclara7@villageofsantaclara.com.
Location Santa Clara, New Mexico
Contact
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Hustlers" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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