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February 19, 2017 - February 25, 2017
February 19, 2017 - February 25, 2017
  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 2:00 & 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  “How You Can Support Change Through Local Government”  ::  Spiritual

    Alicia Edwards, who was just elected to the Grant County Board of Commissioners, will speak on her belief in the UU principles of "the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society ...   

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Allied" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Great Backyard Bird Count  ::  Education

    Bird watchers count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org. All the data contribute to a snapshot of bird distribution and help scientists see ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  birdcount.org

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • Silver City Woman's Club Scholarships  ::  Education

    Two major Silver City Woman's’ Club Scholarships are available. Due Date: April 4, 2017-No exceptions. Requirements to apply: bio, contact information and transcript.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  WNMU Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night With Manda and Chris  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am  Tapestries Made After Paintings: From the Dovecot to Ganado, From Brennan to Begay  ::  Rural Roads

    The Mesilla Valley Weavers Guild presents this program. Everyone is welcome to attend this hour-long program, free of charge. Ann Lane Hedlund will present.   

    Location  Braningan Cultural Center

    Contact  https://tapestrystudies.wordpress.com/calendar/tapestries

  • 10:30am  Storytime at the Silver City Public Library  ::  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 06:00pm  WNMU - Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 03:30pm - 05:30pm  "Black Reconstruction and the New Fusion Politics  ::  Education

    "Reconstruction" refers to the historical period following the Civil War. Some historians have begun to view subsequent periods in American history as second or third Reconstruction periods. Presenter Jeffrey Scott will give further information about how this concept applies to ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    A safe place to go for dealing with hurts, habits, hang-ups, addictions and life set backs. Our meetings are with dinner. 7 PM - worship and short lesson. 8 PM- confidential sharing. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Westerners Meeting: "Tales From the Tapes- Lou Blachly's Pioneers"  ::  Social Events

    Dinner is served at the meeting, and the cost is $12.00 per person for members and $15.00 per person for non-members. The public is invited to attend the meeting, and should make reservations by Feb. 19. Dr. Doug Dinwiddie will ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  Mary Margaret Soule 575-538-2888

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Kirtan  ::  Spiritual

    Join Manda Clair for an evening of musical chanting and singing to the ancient melodies of Classical India. It's easy and it brings peace. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! Donations accepted.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:30am  Babytime Sing & Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Giardia, Laughing Frogs and Bi-parental Care in the Peruvian Amazon"  ::  Education

    Lynn Haugen will talk about "Giardia, Laughing Frogs, and Bi-parental Care in the Peruvian Amazon." Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just bring yourself!   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy at Yankie Creek Coffee House  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

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

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:30pm - 07:30pm  Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Digital Media Workshop: "Marketing Your Brand for Success Part 2"  ::  Education

    Registration to attend each workshop is $10 per person. The Small Business Development Center at Western New Mexico University is hosting series of four workshops for small businesses focused on digital media. The workshops are designed to educate area business ...   

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    Contact  For information or to register: 575-538-6164

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Copper Country Senior Olympics Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Participants and public are invited to attend.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-538-9286

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Manchester by the Sea" (R) 5:00pm; "Moonlight" (R) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 02:00pm - 06:00pm  WNMU - Tax Help NM  ::  Education

    To have a tax return prepared, individuals must have an original Social Security card, a picture ID, W-2s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit. Go to Light Hall room 119. Service is on ...   

    Location  WNMU Light Hall

    Contact  575-538-6321

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "Last Voyage of the Lusitania"  ::  Arts & Music

    In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten part film series this spring. Each film will feature opening remarks by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

    Contact  www.fortbayard.org or 575-388-4864 or 575-388-4477

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "La La Land" (PG-13) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    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

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery: Women's Al-Anon Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    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  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Patriots Day" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "La La Land" (PG-13) 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 08:00am - 06:00pm  Tommyknocker Mountain Bike Race on Fort Bayard Trails System  ::  Social Events

    Tommyknocker 10-hour mountain bike race will be held on the Gila National Forest Fort Bayard Trails system Saturday, Feb. 25, starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 pm. The event officially opens to campers and participants on Friday, Feb. ...   

    Location  Servis Corral Trailhead

    Contact  575-536-2250 ext. 75154

  • 08:00am - 02:00pm  Write a Postcard for Progress  ::  Social Events

    Postcards for Progress is offering residents a chance to send their elected official postcards. The nonpartisan community gathering is providing free postcards, paper, stamps, envelopes and congressional addresses to promote residents to communicate with their elected representatives at the local, ...   

    Location  Javalina Coffee Shop

    Contact  575-313-3031

  • 09:15am - 12:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum and Tours  ::  Tours

    In honor of Black History Month, the focus will be on the Buffalo soldiers.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477

  • 10:00am  Southwest Fire Fighters Work Capacity Test Schedule Update  ::  Legal Notices

    Individuals must have previously attended the annual recruitment meeting to participate. Recruits should dress in appropriate exercise clothing and footwear.   

    Location  Fox Field

    Contact  http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila/

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Grant County Seed Library Roundtable: Starting Seeds Indoors  ::  Education

    Information and demonstration on how to start seeds indoors. Come and bring your questions and answers! We welcome new and seasoned local gardeners. This event is free and all are welcome. The seed library is a project sponsored by the ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm  Mike Montoya & Fatigo  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  African Guitar Summit Celebrates Black History Month  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets on sale now at the MRAC office in the Wells Fargo Building, 1201 Pope Street, by phone at 575-538-2505, or online at www.mimbresarts.org. Doors open at 7:00pm; Show begins at 7:30pm. African Guitar Summit was a project created in ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-538-2505 or www.MimbresArts.org

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Patriots Day" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00pm - 11:59pm  Mardi Gras Dance and Bash  ::  Social Events

    We invite everyone to join the fun for beads, king cake, costume contests, prizes and our usual craziness! Costume contests will include ‘Most Beads’, Mardi Gras Drag Queen & King and ‘Most Gender Ambiguous’. Prizes will include gift certificates from ...   

    Location  The HUB

    Contact  575-519-8771

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