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10:00am - 11:00am "The Tortilla Star” :: Spiritual
Local book author, Abbey Carpenter, will discuss her book “The Tortilla Star", the story of an English as a Second Language teacher who opens her heart to a richer definition of family when she is welcomed into the world of ...
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Silver City Public Library Closed for Presidents Day :: Legal Notices
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18. Monday-Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm; closed Sunday.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
08:00am - 11:00am Monday Meeting 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, and enjoy a soda, or bottle ...
Location WNMU Miller Library
09:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
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 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
10:00am - 11:00pm "The Warm Springs People: Apache Culture in Southwest New Mexico" :: Kids' Activity
Guide, cultural icon, and creator of the Red Paint Powwow joins us to speak on the local Apache culture.
Location Silco Theater
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 - 06:00pm 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 - 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 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
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
09:00am - 05:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
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 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
09:30am - 02:30pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.
Location WNMU Watts Hall
10:00am - 04:00pm 2020 Job Fair at the Bayard Public Library :: Education
Get a job that counts and help your community get funding. Be a Census Taker! Come to the 2020 Job Fair at the Bayard Public Library. Or apply on line at https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html?utm_source=February+14,+2020&utm_campaign=Chamber+Checklist+8/15/2014&utm_medium=email 2020census.gov/jobs
Location Bayard Public Library
10:00am - 10:55am 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 575-313-6883 or
10:00am - 04:00pm Ven a la Feria del Trabajo en la Biblioteca Bayard, Sea un encuestador del censo 2020 :: Education
Sea un encuestador del censo 2020. - Ingresos extra, Horario Flexible, Paga semanal, Capacitacion pagada. Solicite por Internet APPLY ONLINE en: 2020census.gov/jobs
Location Bayard Public Library
12:00pm - 01:00pm Anthony Quintana to Share His Business Plan at Rotary Meeting :: Social Events
Anthony Quintana, owner of Q’s Southern Bistro and The Mix, will share his business plan with Silver City Rotarians. In a change of venue, the meeting will be held at The Mix at the corner of Pope and West College Avenue, instead ...
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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04:00pm - 05:00pm Minecraft Club :: Kids' Activity
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 ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 07:00pm Transgender Support Group :: Health & Wellness
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.
Location SWAG Thrift Shp
Contact 575-534-7831
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
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 Silver City Corral #36 Meeting :: Social Events
Don Turner will talk about "Grant County Celebrations, Rodeos and Anecdotes." The cost for dinner is $12.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members, and $5.00 for presentation only. The public is invited to attend, and if you’re planning on joining ...
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact Reservations: Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888
Curbside Consulting :: Education
By Appointment Only. 301 W. College Avenue (College Plaza) Suite #16. FREE! Help for Nonprofits or those considering one.
Location College Plaza Suite #16
Contact Nonprofit Resource Group 575-597-0035 or email
New Mexico Artists Can Enter the 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show :: Arts & Music
Call to New Mexico Artists for the Grant County Art Guild’s 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show. A $1500 Prize will be awarded for Best of Show. Additional Cash Prizes will awarded. The Postmark Deadline for Entry is April 3. For more Information, ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact For more Information, email:
09:00am - 05:00pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message
Location Bayard Public Library
09:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
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 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
09:30am - 02:30pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.
Location WNMU Watts Hall
10:00am - 11:15am Lotus Center 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
Contact visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/
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
12:00pm - 01:00pm WILL Lunch and Learn: “The Wisdom of the Crowd: The Role of Prices, Profits and Losses in a Market Economy” :: Education
Dr. Steven M. Chavez will discuss how the decisions of hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people can be convenientlysummarized and acted upon to produce what society wants and what can happen when societies depart from that.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
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
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.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Bayard Beautification Committee Monthly Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is welcome to attend.
Location Bayard City Hall
Contact 575-956-8942
05:45pm Zumba 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 Al-Anon Family Group :: Health & Wellness
This is an Open meeting
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact 575-313-7891
06:00pm Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammel :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm - 08:15pm Belly Dance with Zoe Wolfe :: Health & Wellness
Offered every Wednesday evening through February 26. No dance experience necessary. Everyone is welcome! Cost: $10 drop-in; $8 w/ a Lotus class card.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org
09:00am - 05:00pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message
Location Bayard Public Library
09:00am - 05:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
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 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
10:00am - 10:55am 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 575-313-6883 or
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
05:00pm TOPS# 0288 Chapter Meeting :: Health & Wellness
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 ...
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236
05:45pm Zumba 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
Reservation Deadline for WNMU Eighth Annual Western New Mexico University Foundation Scholarship Gala :: Fundraiser
The Gala will be on Saturday March 7. Attire - 1900’s Garden formal or Black tie. $150 single reservation | $125 single WNMU alumni | $1,000 table for 8. Reservations requested by February 21; RSVP or Questions to 575-538-6310 or email ...
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact RSVP or Questions 575-538-6310 or
09:00am - 03:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
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 ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact sb.wnmu.edu/tax.
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 575-313-7891
06:30pm Amos Torres and Friends :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm - 09:00pm Dances of Universal Peace :: Spiritual
Simple circle dances using sacred phrases from around the world, meditative and joyful. Learn as you go, no experience necessary; by donation.
Location Church of Harmony
Contact
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Biologist Zachary Rogers will talk on “Madagascar: The Red Island … A Naturalist’s Paradise”. Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, is home to tens of thousands of native species of plants and animals that occur only there and nowhere else. The ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact www.gilanps.org/events/programs/
08:00am - 02:00pm Silver High Track Team Flea Market :: Fundraiser
Silver Track Team will have a parent/athlete yard/rummage/flea market in the SHS auxiliary gym, Saturday, February 22, 8am to 2pm. Come on out and find something that meets your needs and support a great cause.
Location Silver High School
09:00am - 10:00am The Grant County Democratic Party County Central Committee Call to Convention :: Political
The meeting’s purpose is to elect the party chair and any other related business to the CCC. According to Article III, Section 2, Rule 2.5 proxies are allowed as long as they are signed by the issuing person and only ...
Location Brown Derby Club
Contact
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 Women in Ranching: A Panel Discussion :: Education
Prominent ranching women discuss the hard work and business savvy that early Grant County women used to safeguard the well-being of their families and expand roles for women throughout society.
Location Silco Theater
06:30pm Scott van Linge and Greg Renfro :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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