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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG) Click on link below for show times and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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10:00am - 11:00pm Poetry Reading by Steve Hamp :: Spiritual
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28790-uufsc-service-for-sunday-may-1
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01:30pm - 04:30pm Food Co-Op General Membership Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location The Volunteer Center
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01:30pm - 04:30pm Silver City Food Co-op General Membership Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location The Volunteer Center
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02:00pm "Once Upon a Mattress" a Musical Comedy :: Arts & Music
Theatre Group New Mexico presents this play cast with local actors. Adults $10, students and seniors $5, kids free.
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact http://www.theatregroupnm.org/
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02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Hateful 8" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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03:00pm Chamber Singer Concert :: Arts & Music
Free.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Contact 575-388-4764
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04:00pm - 06:00pm Book Signing: "The Day After Death" by Lynn Miller :: Arts & Music
New Mexico author.
Location Bear Mountain Lodge
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG) Click on link below for show times and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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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
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Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Begins :: Kids' Activity
Sign up by visiting the front desk of the library. You can register throughout the program.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact silvercitypubliclibrary.wordpress.com/summer-reading-program
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11:00am - 03:00pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Urgent need for Type O and all other blood types.
Location Western New Mexico University
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
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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
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12:15pm - 12:45pm Laughter Club :: Health & Wellness
Free
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.
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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
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG) Click on link below for show times and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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09:00am - 03:00pm Silver City Blood Drive :: Health & Wellness
Urgent need for Type O and other blood types.
Location Silver High School
Contact 575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org
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09:00am WNMU Annual Academic Student Research Symposium and Career Fair :: Education
The public is invited to enjoy student-generated research projects, creative works, public service projects, innovative ideas and much more.
Location WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall
Contact 575-538-0527 or
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09:30am Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild :: Arts & Music
Guests and prospective members welcome.
Location Grant County Extension Office Conference Room
Contact Roxana 575-388-8161 or
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10:00am - 12:00pm Open Technology Lab :: Education
Learn, practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and 2-in-1 devices provided by the Library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for trouble shooting.
Location Silver City Public Library
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11:00am Oldham's Feed and Supply Ribbon Cutting Ceremony :: Social Events
Location Oldham's Feed and Supply
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05:00pm - 06:00pm Town of Hurley Budget Discussion Workshop :: Legal Notices
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28759-hurley-to-hold-budget-discussion-workshop-may-3-2016
Location Hurley Town Hall
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06:00pm Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
http://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/28507-silver-city-planning-and-zoning-commission-to-hold-meeting-may-3-2016
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-534-6348
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06:00pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location First Presbyterian Church
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06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Location Diane's Parlor
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30th Tour of the Gila Day 1 :: Sports
Day 1 starts at Gough Park in Silver City. The neutral parade heads down Pope St., then winds through Historic Downtown Silver City on Bullard St., then up Market St., known to the locals as "Snake Hill".http://www.tourofthegila.com/
Location Gough Park
Contact 575-388-3222 or www.tourofthegila.com
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG) Click on link below for show times and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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Silver City Woman's Club 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournamen :: Fundraiser
Sign up deadline is May 10, Tournement is May 21. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28968-silver-city-woman-s-club-needs-your-help-with-our-may-21-charity-golf-tournament
Contact Carolee Cross at 650-862-7625 or 575-654-3550 or
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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
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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
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01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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04:00pm Lego Club :: Kids' Activity
Ages 4-10. Free, no registration.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672
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04:30pm - 06:00pm Aldo Leopold Charter School Internship Showcase :: Education
Learn about what the 37 student interns have been doing. Applications for the lottery to attend teh fall semester at this public charter school are due May 5th at 4:00 pm
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
Contact 575-538-2547
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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
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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
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30th Tour of the Gila Day 2 :: Sports
The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway is the path most of the race will follow on Day 2. The beginning categories will start in the village of Piños Altos, while the 6 other races will start on ...
Location Fort Bayard Medical Center
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Deadline for Aldo Leopold Charter School Lottery Applications :: Education
Applications are available in the school lobby.
Location Aldo Leopold Charter School
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG) Click on link below for show times and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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11:45am - 01:00pm Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Lunch Meeting :: Social Events
Guest speaker is New Mexico Department of Aging and Long-Term Services Cabinet Secretary Myles Copeland - "The New Mexico State Plan for Family Caregivers." $15 per person.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
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05:30pm Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting :: Public Meetings
"Energy Efficiency and Saving You Money" with Denise Smith and Cissy McAndrew. Public welcome.
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
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06:00pm Public Forum for Democratic Candidates for New Mexico House District 38 :: Political
Hosted by Silver City Daily Press.
Location Grant County Administration Center
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30th Tour of the Gila Day 3 :: Sports
Staged in the town of Tyrone, the racing will go on for hours as each rider tackles the course alone. The course is wide open with plenty of places along the roadside to observe the racers as each one tackles ...
Location Tyrone Post Office
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Carol" (R); "Hateful 8" (R). Click on link below for showtimes and more information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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Silver City Woman's Club 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournamen :: Fundraiser
Sign up deadline is May 10, Tournement is May 21. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28968-silver-city-woman-s-club-needs-your-help-with-our-may-21-charity-golf-tournament
Contact Carolee Cross at 650-862-7625 or 575-654-3550 or
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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
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10:00am - 02:00pm Caregiver Respite :: Health & Wellness
Register your family member or friend for the new Senior Drop-In Program. Ages 50 and up. Free.
Location Silver City Senior Center
Contact Gigi Ranger-Ellis 575-388-1319 or 505-358-1590 or
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11:30am Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting :: Social Events
Part of the meeting will involve preparing end-of-the-year gift bags for local school staffs.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-538-5754
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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
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06:00pm - 09:00pm Concert to Celebrate Grand Opening of "The Gardens" :: Social Events
The community is invited to an outdoor concert at The Gardens as WNMU adjacent to Light Hall. Brandon Perrault, Jessie Thetford Trio and Gypsy Feet will be playing. The concert is free and beer, wine and food will be available ...
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact http://wnmu.edu/culture
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07:00pm Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert :: Arts & Music
Standards and songs from Broadway and film. Free.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 575-388-8771 or
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07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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07:00pm Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Last Monthly Meeting of the Season :: Social Events
Richard Mahler will talk about "Wildlife Camera Traps: Backcountry Photos Shot By Animals Themselves." Public is welcome.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact 575-534-0457 or www.swnmaudubon.org
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30th Tour of the Gila Day 4 :: Sports
By far the most popular event at Silver City's Tour of the Gila, the criterium is a spectator’s delight. The entire day brings racing to the Historic Downtown area of Silver City with a closed course covering Bullard, College, Cooper ...
Location The HUB
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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Carol" (R) See link below for showtimes and information. www.thesilco.com
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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09:00am Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
Location Aunt Judy's Attic
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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
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10:00am - 02:00pm Friends of the Silver City Library Summer Book Sale :: Arts & Music
Large selection of books of all kinds and DVDs. Books are $ .50 to $1.00. Books outside are $1.00 a bag. All proceeds go to support the Silver City Public Library.
Location 1510 Market Street
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10:00am Summer Jobs For Youth Information Session :: Kids' Activity
Learn more about these summer jobs for 10 young men and women. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/28578-2016-summer-jobs-for-youth-in-santa-clara
Location National Guard Armory
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12:00pm - 01:00pm Book Signing With Ross Van Dusen "What Makes a Rainbow" :: Kids' Activity
Van Dusen will be talking about his children's book, "What Makes a Rainbow" and will have children's activities available.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact www.silvercitymuseum.org or 575-538-5921 or
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12:00pm - 05:45pm Documentary Film: "The Phenomenon Bruno Groening: On the Tracks of the Miracle Healer" :: Arts & Music
A documentary film in three parts; admission free, donations welcome. organized by the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends.
Contact www.bruno-groening-film.org or 575-446-6344
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12:30pm - 02:00pm Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest "Things That Move" :: Kids' Activity
Girls K-6th Grade. Make catapults, flying fish, pinwheels and more. Must register by Thursday, May 5th.
Location Girl Scout Little House
Contact 575-538-2481 or
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06:00pm Polynesian Night at WNMU :: Social Events
Musical performances and an authentic dinner by the members of the Polynesian Club. $5 for the public; $2 for WNMU students with a Mustang Card.
Location WNMU Old James Stadium
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07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Zootopia" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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