In light of the high cost and inefficient recycling programs nationwide, many of which are closing, Americans should focus on reducing our use of excess packaging, throw-away items and planned obsolescence. Heidi Ogas will lead a discussion of this world-wide ...   

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Free.   

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 ...   

Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open Meeting of Al-Anon.   

Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.   

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.   

Teresa Dahlin, owner of the Trauma and Recovery Center, will talk to the Silver City Rotary Club about how people who haveexperienced trauma or substance abuse or have been in jail can be helped by therapy programs. Members of the public ...   

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   

MinKids 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 ...   

Meet at the SWAG thrift shop across from the post office. Come in side door by parking lot. Open to all people exploring their gender and sexual identity. Partners and family members welcome.   

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 ...   

Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

6:00 Potluck, followed by Guest Speaker Elisa Martinez, candidate for US Senate. 7:00 Broadcast of the State of the Union Address.   

The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. Attendees will hear about ongoing efforts to improve medical care for LGBTQ persons in the Grant County area and about work with WNMU to pursue a Center for Inclusion and Social Justice. ...   

By Appointment Only. 301 W. College Avenue (College Plaza) Suite #16. FREE! Help for Nonprofits or those considering one.   

Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message   

Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.   

For more information on the class, please visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

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.   

Presenter Peter Riva talks about what it takes and the details of filming in Africa. Free and open to the public.   

Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.   

Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

This is an Open meeting   

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 ...   

Live music   

Offered every Wednesday evening through February 26. No dance experience necessary. Everyone is welcome! Cost: $10 drop-in; $8 w/ a Lotus class card.   

Ned Haws will talk about creating Panorama images using HDR and stitching techniques. Everyone is invited.   

Eileen Henry, fisheries technician for the US Forest Service, will discuss the Native Fish of New Mexico. She will focus on the issues that native New Mexican fish face and the management efforts to conserve them. Join us for this free, informative ...   

Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message   

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.   

Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

The meeting starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church at 1915 N. Swan Street (use side door). Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and ...   

Our guest speaker will be Patrick Hoskins, president of Silver City MainStreet. He will present an overview and update of all of the MainStreet projects. Come hungry and order no-host drinks and other foods of your choice. Bring your friends, ...   

Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

Time: Lecture 6:30 PM Parotti Hall; Closing Reception: 7:30 McCray Gallery; Admission: FREE. Silver City Quilter Anne Parker will lecture on her experience as a woman in the arts. Part of the Edwina & Charles Milner Women in the Arts Lecture Series.   

Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...   

Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

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.   

"Playing with Fire" (PG)   

A free “Create your own Valentine's Mask and Valentine's Card” party. Children and adults will be guided through the mask and card making. Come join the fun!   

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 ...   

Visitors will find more than 25 downtown merchants and galleries decorated in the spirit of this year’s theme, Cupid Carnaval, and distributing chocolates. Tasting tickets offering 20 tastes for $25 are on sale now. Proceeds from the event benefit arts ...   

Everyone is welcome.   

Gather at The Commons to share memories and say a fond farewell.   

Exhibit by Silver City and WNMU Artist-in-Residence will run from Feb. 7 through March 8.   

An exhibit of bronze sculptures by Jim Palmer and oil paintings by Gay Marks. Exhibit will run through March 13.   

"Playing with Fire" (PG)