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February 26, 2017 - March 04, 2017
February 26, 2017 - March 04, 2017
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "La La Land" (PG-13) 1:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "All About Mardi Gras" With Bayou Seco  ::  Spiritual

    Silver City residents, Ken Keppler and Jeanie McLerie will lead the discussion about the medieval history, Christian and Pagan customs revolving around the return of spring. The music of these worldwide celebrations, including participation by attendees, will be a glorious ...   

  • 02:00pm  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) 5:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Public Works Begins Delivery of New Recycling Carts.  ::  Legal Notices

    Current recycling customers will receive carts between February 27th and March 10th. Put out your current recycling bin on the normal collection day to get a new cart. You can continue to recycle paper, plastic, cans and cartons in the ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-388-4640

  • 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

  • 04:00pm  Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend.   

    Location  Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD Office

    Contact  575-388-1569

  • 06:30pm  Free Screening and Discussion of "13th"  ::  Education

    "In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminilization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom." Dr. Damon Bullock, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, will lead a discussion following the film.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-538-6055

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night With MIke Montoya  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 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  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    See website for agenda. http://www.grantcountynm.com/grant_county_nm_info.php?CID=396   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/grant_county_nm_info.php?CID=396

  • 10:30am  Storytime: Dr. Seuss  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. February 28 will be a celebration of Dr. Seuss! 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

  • 05:00pm - 05:45pm  After-work Tech Stop: Email  ::  Education

    Are you seeking to boost your tech skills for work? Attend our free, brief, and to-the-point after-work technology session on how to use email. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops available for participants to use.   

    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.

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Grant County District 3 Community Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Alicia Edwards, Grant County Commissioner for District 3, will be hosting a District 3 community meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to listen to your questions and concerns, talk about ideas and the future of Grant County, and consider ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-654-4364

  • 05:20pm - 07:00pm  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  ::  Social Events

    The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd invites everyone to join us in celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a Pancake Supper. Please invite your friends and neighbors   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  575-538-2015 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

  • 06:00pm - 09:30pm  Mardi Gras Celebration With Bayou Seco  ::  Arts & Music

    Come and celebrate the return of Spring with Bayou Seco and some young fiddlers.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:30pm  Silver City Masonic Lodge #8  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-313-5748

  • $500 Scholarship Offered by Grant County Association of Educational Retirees  ::  Education

    The scholarship may be used to enter Summer School for the summer of 2017 or the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be available from the Senior Counselors of the local High Schools or by contacting a member ...   

    Contact  Alice Boyden 575-590-5120, Priscilla Mathena 575-388-1217 Vicki Smith 575-536-9453 or Don Trammell@ (575)538-5754.

  • 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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Masonic Social Hour With Hurley Lodge #55  ::  Social Events

    Coffee, Donuts, and More. Conversation and information provided. All interested are invited to join us.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-538-8561

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  "River Trip" Ongoing Experiential Poetry Group  ::  Arts & Music

    This poetry group, sponsored by the River Chapter of New Mexico State Poetry Society (www.nmsps.org), is open to all who enjoy a supportive and engaging environment in which to make connections, hone skills and share their literary art. The focus ...   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.nmsps.org

  • 10:30am  Babytime, Sing and 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.

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  "Ashes and Communion on Ash Wednesday" With Silver City United Church of Christ  ::  Spiritual

    Three locations: 11:00-11:45 at the Visitors Center, 12:00-12:45 at Gough Park, 1:00-2:00 at the Women's Club. Ash Wednesday also marks the first day of our 40 Days of Kindness campaign. Instead of "giving up" something for Lent, why not "take ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

  • 12:00pm  WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning) Lunch & Learn: "Seeing Stars"  ::  Education

    Dr. Kathy Whiteman, Director of WNMU's Outdoor Program, will speak on "Seeing Stars: Environmental Literacy, Education, and Sustainability." 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

  • 03:00pm - 04:30pm  Digital Media Workshop: "Optimizing Your Online Presence"  ::  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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 10:30am - 11:30pm  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  CANCELLED: Joy Harjo to be Guest Speaker at "Women's Voices Past and Present"  ::  Arts & Music

    CANCELLED: Free and open to the public.  A Writing in the Curriculum program, Women’s Voices will also feature readings by several WNMU faculty and staff members. Indigenous poet and memoirist Joy Harjo will be the guest speaker. Harjo will share her works and ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-538-6469 or www.wnmu.edu/culture

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks: MakeyMakey Wire Maze  ::  Kids' Activity

    Construct a challenge using the library’s MakeyMakey device. 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.

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Our presenters will be Gordan West and Terry Timme. Gordon, entrepreneur, will give us an update on biochar and its great potential for local manufacturing, environmental restoration, water conservation, and carbon sequestration. Terry, of the Office of Sustainability, will review ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:30pm - 09:30pm  Mountain Aire Folk Music  ::  Arts & Music

    Celtic, American & Original. Traditional & modern music with guitars, flute, fiddle, bodhran & vocals.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

    Contact  http://www.MountainAireFolkMusic.com http://www.Facebook.com/mtnaire http://www.dianesrestaurant.com

  • 07:00pm  Fort Bayard Film Series: "Paths of Glory"  ::  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

  • Last Day for Absentee Voting for Town of Silver City Municipal Election  ::  Legal Notices

    Voters wishing to vote by Absentee may request an application to vote by absentee by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at 534-6346. The application will be mailed to your address. You may also request an application at the Town Clerk’s ...   

    Location  City Hall, Town of Silver City

    Contact  575-534-6346

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

    "Logan" (R) 6:00pm   

    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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The program will consist of a Meet and Greet with Silver School District Superintendent, Audie Brown.  Superintendent Brown is a product of the Silver Schools. All members of Educational Retirement systems are welcome. GCAER is an affiliant of the New Mexico ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 04:00pm - 07:00pm  Directing Workshop Offered by Silver City Community Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    Deadline for registration is February 17, 2017. The fee is $60.00, and the class requires a minimum of five students. This workshop, taught by Ann-Marie Elder, Associate Professor of Theater at Western New Mexico University, will consist of two 3-hour ...   

    Contact  Ted Presler at 575-519-8375 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or silvercitycommunitytheater.com

  • 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

  • 06:00pm  Spring Concert Series: Sean Gaskell  ::  Arts & Music

    This event is free and open to the public. Doors open 30 minutes before performance time. Space is limited and will be a on a first come, first seated basis. Sean Gaskell performs traditional songs on the Kora, a 21 ...   

    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  CANCELLED -Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Guest speaker Dr. Phil Hedrick’s talk is "Yellowstone, Isle Royale, and Mexican Wolves: Genetics and Conservation" Phil will talk about genetics and conservation efforts in these three wolf populations, focusing on the research that he and his colleagues have carried ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org

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

    "Sing" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Logan" (R) Noon, 3:30 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Church of the Good Shepherd First Saturday Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Clothing, housewares, books and CDs, tools, bedding, collectibles. Fill a bag with clothes for only $1.00 after noon.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Co-op Explorers DIY  ::  Kids' Activity

    Plant herbs in the greenhouse and make an edible Leprechaun hat!   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 01:00pm  Walking Tour of the Mattocks Ruin  ::  Tours

       

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

  • 02:00pm - 05:00pm  Directing Workshop Offered by Silver City Community Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    Deadline for registration is February 17, 2017. The fee is $60.00, and the class requires a minimum of five students. This workshop, taught by Ann-Marie Elder, Associate Professor of Theater at Western New Mexico University, will consist of two 3-hour ...   

    Contact  Ted Presler 575-519-8375 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or silvercitycommunitytheater.com

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  "Dragonfly Nights" at Aldo Leopold Charter School  ::  Fundraiser

    Help Aldo Leopold Charter School fund its programs by attending the event (Tickets are $15 and can be picked up at the Front Desk) on March 4 or by making a donation to our Go Fund Me page. This year, the ...   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  https://www.gofundme.com/dragonfly-nights-aldo-leopold-cs

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

    "Sing" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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