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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
10:00am - 11:00am “Grant County Community Foundation: Promoting Community Investment in Local Nonprofits” :: Spiritual
Mary Hotvedt and Dr. Jane Gillespie will talk about the goals and activities of the Grant County Community Foundation. The mission of the GCCF is to enrich lives through collective action in southwest New Mexico. This is a Family Program ...
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Hustlers" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
04:00pm "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
04:00pm - 05:15pm Ecstatic Breathwork With Marilynn Freeman :: Spiritual
Ecstatic Breathwork is a strong, three-part, rhythmic breath through the mouth. You actively breathe for 20-30 minutes, followed by approximately six minutes of deep, meditative relaxation. This is done lying on the floor, accompanied by music. Cost: $10 Drop-in, or ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org
10:30am - 02:30pm Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center :: Social Events
Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.
Location Santa Clara Armory
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
We will have a social hour over lunch. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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
Volunteers Needed to Help With Expanding Your Horizons Conference :: Education
Volunteers are needed for the 27th EYH Conference for Girls. If you can help on Feb. 22. 2020 and come and join us. We are setting up a Volunteer registration form that will be sent to you in the next several weeks ...
Location Western New Mexico University
12:00pm - 01:00pm New Interfaith Coffee House to Be Topic for Rotary :: Social Events
Reverend Carla Friedrich, lead pastor of the New Church of the Southwest Desert, will talk about “The Oasis of Silver City: A Community Gathering Place.” The Oasis is a new interfaith coffee house on Bullard Street. The public is welcome ...
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
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
06:30pm Westerners International Meeting: "Tyrone - Beautiful and Like No Other" :: Social Events
Speaker: Ann McMahon, Award winning and exhibited Photographer who specializes in photographic portfolios that represent life and history of New Mexico. Catered dinner: $12 members, $15 non-members; $5 presentation only. RSVP before Sunday, Dec. 8.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact RSVP to 575-538-2888
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
05:30pm Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting :: Political
5:30 pm Potluck and 6:20 pm General Meeting,
Location Democratic Party Meeting Hall
Contact 575-956-8942
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
06:30pm Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammel :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase :: Fundraiser
Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...
Location KURU Radio Station
Contact 575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support
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
09:00am Five Points Initiative to be Subject of Community Coordinating Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
The Community Speaker will be Lee Gruber, President of swnmACT who will speak about the Five Points Initiative, a county-wide initiative connecting Grant county communities. The public is welcome to attenc.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact www.silvercitymainstreet.com
10:00am - 11:55am Tai Chi: 8 Forms :: Health & Wellness
Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First class free; thereafter $2.
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Contact Liz Mikols 575-313-6883 or
11:00am Senior Financial Fraud Prevention :: Education
Presented by NM Regulations & Licensing Department- Securities Department; Hosted by Western Bank. A free presentation to all community members. Refreshments provided. Don’t be a victim of financial exploitation and scams! Call 388-3521 for more information.
Location Santa Clara Senior Center
Contact 575-388-3521
12:00pm “How Resilient is Your Nonprofit?” :: Education
Joseph Hill, the Manager of the Nonprofit Resource Group will lead attendees through the process of assessing their organization at this free one-hour brown bag training for anyone who wants to measure and improve the impact of their nonprofit. Must ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact RSVP to 575-597-0035 or
05:00pm - 08:00pm A Victorian Christmas :: Social Events
Decorations, costumed characters will transport guests to Christmas Past. Live holiday and other traditional music, Christmas cookies and warm spiced cider, ornament making, puppet show, and visit with Father Christmas. Bring a wrapped gift for Ebenezer’s Exchange or buy one ...
Location Silver City Museum
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
05:45pm 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
KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase :: Fundraiser
Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...
Location KURU Radio Station
Contact 575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support
10:30am - 02:30pm Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center :: Social Events
Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.
Location Santa Clara Armory
01:30pm - 03:00pm Genealogy Workshop :: Education
Sarah Clark will present the workshop. The public is invited to attend and learn how to research their ancestry.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 575-574-8394
02:00pm WNMU Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremony :: Education
Western New Mexico University will graduate 267 of its students this fall. They will receive their diplomas then shake hands with WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard and with former WNMU Dean of Students and Mustang basketball coach James R. Smith, ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
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
07:00pm - 10:00pm Friday the 13th Dance :: Social Events
Music by Bullard Street Station: Paul Ciano, Dave Zaboric, Joe Neri, Matt Eilert; No cover charge—doors open 6:30 pm. Bring Your Snacks—And Good Luck Charms!!
07:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Christmas Concert and Sing-A-Long :: Arts & Music
Free. The program includes nine Christmas songs by the women’s chorus. After intermission, the audience is invited to join the chorus in singing Christmas carols. Songsheets will be provided.
Location First Presbyterian Church
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Downton Abbey" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
KURU Holiday Membership Drive and Local Talent Showcase :: Fundraiser
Visitors to the station will be welcomed to an open house with delicious refreshments. There will be an art raffle to benefit the radio station, featuring artwork by each of three well-known local artists. The drawing will be held when 400 $25 ...
Location KURU Radio Station
Contact 575-597-4891 or GMCR.org/support
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Ford v Ferrari" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 09:45am Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing :: Spiritual
Join Azima Forest 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 575-9556-6647
10:00am - 02:00pm Glenwood Library's Winter Book and Bake Sale :: Fundraiser
Bools, CDs and DVDs for all ages; baked goods and breakfast and lunch items. Music will be provided by Jeff Ray and Anna Blomfield 10-11, Kelly Cranston 11-12, and Dee Ford and Friends 12-2. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Location Glenwood Library
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
10:00am Wreaths Across America :: Social Events
A beautiful remembrance for our local deceased veterans will be provided this Saturday when 4,536 wreaths with bright red bows can be viewed on markers at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. The program’s speaker will be John Sterle with music provided by the ...
Location Fort Bayard National Cemetary
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
01:30pm - 03:30pm Christmas Crafting :: Social Events
All ages are welcome to come make your own Victorian tree ornaments.
Location Silver City Museum
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Downton Abbey" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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