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2016 Trail Days Celebration :: Social Events
Three days of events celebrating the Continental Divide Trail. See website for a list of events. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/27753-2016-trail-days-kick-off-april-15-to-17Festivities begin at the Seedboat Gallery.
Location Seedboat Gallery
Contact continentaldividetrail.org/2016-trail-days/
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Granite Gap :: Tours
Meet in the south parking lot of the WNMU Fine Arts Center for carpooling. Easy walking among rock formations with many plants in flower.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gilanps.org
10:00am - 11:00pm Brad Holmgren to Discuss Travels in Mexico, Central and South America :: Spiritual
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28411-sunday-april-17-service-at-the-uufsc
10:00am - 12:00pm Community Hike at Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead :: Social Events
Meet at the Gomez Peak Trailhead parking lot, approximately 3 miles north on Little Walnut Road. Please be prepared with hiking shoes, long sleeved shirts and pants, sunscreen and water. Dogs must be on a leash.
Location Gomez Peak Picnic Area Trailhead
Contact 406-202-4619
01:00pm - 02:00pm Grant County Hikers :: Social Events
Hike with miniature donkeys on Saddle Rock Trail.
01:00pm - 02:00pm Grant County Trails Group Hike :: Health & Wellness
Arastra Site Trail near Pinos Altos.
05:00pm Bridge Community Early Sunday Supper :: Political
Pasta, salad, dessert and beverage; entertainment by Bryce and Sherry Wooten. $10 donation
Location First United Methodist Church
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Summer Jobs for Youth in Santa Clara :: Kids' Activity
Young men and women ages 14-25 wanted for paid jobs with Fort Bayard Youth Conservation Corps June 1 to July 29, 2016. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28578-2016-summer-jobs-for-youth-in-santa-clara
Location Santa Clara Village Hall
09:00am - 01:30pm Alcohol Server Training Class :: Education
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28406-april-2016-alcohol-server-training-class-announced
Location Hudson Plaza Suite 11
Contact 575-388-4497
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 Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Free
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact 575-388-0243
04:00pm Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting :: Public Meetings
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28409-grant-soil-water-conservation-district-april-2016-meeting
Location Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office
Contact 575-388-1569
05:00pm Town of Hurley Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28477-town-of-hurley-to-hold-special-meeting-on-april-18-2016
Location Hurley Town Hall
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28510-grant-county-commission-sets-work-and-regular-sessions-for-april-19-and-21-2016
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:30am - 12:30pm WNMU Nurse-Managed Foot Care Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Free. First-come, first-served.
Location Silver City Gospel Mission
06:00pm - 08:00pm "Caring For Our Community - Why Child Abuse Prevention is Important to Us All" :: Health & Wellness
Presentation and refreshments to be provided.
Location HMS Community Health Center
Contact www.hmsnm.org
06:00pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
07:00pm Cam "Swami" Honan's 12 Long Walks :: Social Events
Cam Honan, an Australian, will talk about walking all of North America's 12 Long Walks.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Applications for the Ecuela de Curanderismo :: Education
Ten two-day gathering for this course of healing. Applications are being accepted through the month of April for the courses beginning June 18. See website for details.
Contact http://www.curanderahealing.com/escuela-de-curanderismo.html
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 12:00pm Curbside Consulting :: Education
Free help for nonprofits every Wednesday.
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact Lisa Jimenez 575-574-5473 or
09:00am - 11:00am KRWG Coffee Break :: Social Events
Stop by and have some coffee or tea and share your thoughts about public radio, television and on-line programming in the region.
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
10:30am Storytime For All Ages :: Kids' Activity
Stories and crafts for kids. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
11:30am Grant County Federation of Republican Women Meeting :: Political
Guest speaker is Rep. Dianne Hamilton. Meeting is open to the public. Buffet lunch is $10.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-313-7997
12:00pm - 01:00pm Young Professionals Network (YPN) :: Social Events
James Edd Hughes speaks on "How and When to Invest."
Location Silver City Health Eats
Contact 563-650-1029 or https://www.facebook.com/YPNGC/?fref+ts
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4-10. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
06:00pm - 07:00pm Al-Anon Family Group :: Public Meetings
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643
06:00pm - 07:45pm Insight Buddhist Meditation :: Spiritual
No prior meditation experience is needed.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (PG-13) See website for showtimes and information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28510-grant-county-commission-sets-work-and-regular-sessions-for-april-19-and-21-2016
Location Grant County Administration Center
09:00am - 04:00pm New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts Semi-Annual Meeting :: Arts & Music
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28071-new-mexico-arts-cultural-districts-semi-annual-meeting-april-21 $15 registration; space is limited.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-acd-semi-annual-meeting-tickets-22805845899 or 505-827-0363 or
05:30pm Sculptor Star York to Speak, Faciltate Student Workshop :: Arts & Music
Reception at 5:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28395-renowned-sculptor-star-york-to-speak-facilitate-student-workshop
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://wnmu.edu/culture
06:00pm Republican Party of Grant County Official Call :: Political
Ward Caucuses to elect delegates to the County Commission at 6:00 pm; County Central Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm; Election of delegates to the Quadrennial Convention at 6:45 pm.
Location Republican Party Headquarters
06:00pm Silco Theatre Grand Opening :: Social Events
Recognition of major contributors to the renovation; live auction and the movie "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Purchase tickets on line at www.thesilco.com.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Where to Invade Next" (R) and "Knight of Cups" (R) See website for showtimes and more information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 07:00pm Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op :: Social Events
Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!
Location Silver City Food Co-op
01:00pm 49th Annual Alumni Great Race :: Social Events
Registration: 1:00 pm at Hunter Hall; Campus Tour: 2:00-4:00pm; Alumni Dinner 5:30pm at Light Hall Patio http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or
03:00pm - 05:00pm WNMU Shakespeare in April :: Social Events
Readings and performances by WNMU students and community members. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28461-shakespeare-in-april-event-celebrates-400-years-of-shakespeare
Location WNMU Miller Library
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery :: Public Meetings
Limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032
06:00pm - 08:00pm Dream Makers Club Graduation :: Education
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/community-news/28323-dream-makers-slate-graduation-april-22
Location Lordsburg Gymnasium
Contact 575-534-0101 ext. 2114 or
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Little Rascals" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm The Wonder of Nature: Rachel Carson :: Education
Actress Ann Beyke brings the famous naturalist to life. Free.
Location WNMU Parotti Recital Hall
Contact 575-519-8987 or
08:00pm R & B Artist Lloyd to Perform for 49th Annual Great Race :: Arts & Music
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28523-lloyd-performing-live-for-49th-annual-great-race
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
Contact http://wnmu.edu/lloyd or 575-538-6691
Free Entry to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument :: Tours
Celebrating National Park Service Centennial and National Park Week.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Where to Invade Next" (R) and "Knight of Cups" (R) See website for showtimes and more information.
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:30am 49th Annual Alumni Great Race :: Social Events
Alumni Breakfast: 8:30-9:30am, Sunset Room; Great Race: 11:00am, Old James Stadium; Lunch 12:30pm, Old James Stadium. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28405-alumni-events-commemorate-49th-annual-great-race
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-538-6675 or
09:00am - 02:00pm Community Flea Market POSTPONED Until May 28 :: Social Events
Location Market Cafe
09:00am - 03:00pm Junior Ranger Day at the Gila Cliff Dwellings :: Kids' Activity
Animal Olympics, Mogollon Bowl Painting, metate cron grinding amd much more. No entry fees.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or 575-536-9461
09:00am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
09:30am Walking Tours of Historic Fort Bayard - Discover Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark :: Tours
Meet at the Fort Bayard Museum. No fee, donations go to preservation and restoration.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-956-3294 or 575-388-9123 or 575-574-8779 or 575-388-4862
10:00am - 02:00pm Earth Day Celebration in Gough Park :: Social Events
Fruit tree planting, open mic entertainment, plants for your garden and lots of information and activities.
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-519-8987 or
10:00am - 02:00pm Free Recycle and Shred :: Social Events
Free shredding and electronic waste collection and recycling drive. Drop off is in the parking lot on the south side of Gough Park through the 11th Street entrance.
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-519-8987
10:30am - 12:00pm Plant a Mini-Garden, Make a Paper Vase :: Kids' Activity
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28522-sc-museum-to-offer-children-s-craft-class-plant-a-mini-garden Kids of all ages can plant a mini-garden to take home.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact www.silvercitymuseum.org or 575-538-5921 or
11:00am - 02:00pm 2nd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Event :: Health & Wellness
Community information, children's activities, food and fun. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendar/local-events/28605-kiss-community-event-for-child-abuse-awareness-month
Location KISS (Kids In Need of Supportive Services) Office
01:00pm - 03:00pm "Lyrical Extravaganza" Authors and Music at the Bayard Public Library :: Arts & Music
Authors Sharleen Daugherty, "Double Doll"; Catalina Claussen, "Diamonds at Dusk"; Raven Drake, "Cruel Radience" and Greg Renfo will perform.
Location Bayard Public Library
Contact 575-527-6244
05:30pm - 07:30pm "A" CollAge-A-Rama Eclectic Rice Bowl Extravaganza :: Fundraiser
Includes assorted condiments, dessert, refreshments, artworks raffle and live music. $15.
Location A Space Studio Art Gallery
Contact 575-538-3333 or
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Little Rascals" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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