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December 01, 2019 - December 07, 2019
December 01, 2019 - December 07, 2019
  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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 ...   

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

  • 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 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

  • 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

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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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.   

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

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

  • 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 ...   

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

  • 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 ...   

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    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  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

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

  • 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 ...   

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    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.   

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    Location  Santa Clara, New Mexico

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

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

    "Hustlers" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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