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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
The Silver Screen Festival :: Arts & Music
Films from the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIF) will be shown at the Silco Theatre in downtown Silver City, NM, and at Light Hall on the campus of Western New Mexico University. All the LCIF movies are independently produced ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.lciffest.com
10:00am - 11:00am "Art in Action: How Artists Can Serve the Cause of Justice and How Art Serves the Activist" :: Spiritual
Rev. Azima Lila Forest will explore how artists can be a part of the worldwide mobilization of people in these extremely difficult and dangerous times. The level of citizen involvement with their elected representatives and the legislative process is at ...
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Silence" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Automated Collection of Recycling Begins :: Legal Notices
Put your recycling in the 65-gallon cart. Do not put it in bags. There is no change in the materials that can be recycled: paper, plastic, cans and cartons. Please do not put glass, garbage or electronics in the cart. ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact 575-388-4640
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
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting :: Social Events
The Gleemaidens will sing for us. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
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
03:30pm - 05:45pm Wikipedia Edit-a-thon :: Education
Come to the library to create your Wikipedia account, learn editing best practices, and contribute to the online encyclopedia. Stop by this free event any time after 3:30pm, you won’t be interrupting!
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
07:00pm Open Mic - Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Spring Break Girl Scout Activity "Agent of Change" :: Kids' Activity
Grades 2 - 5. Girls will work on self-esteem, making friends, holding a conversation, using table manners, making introductions, saying thank you, and how to disagree and still be friends. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the ...
Location Girl Scout Little House
Contact To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail
10:00am - 12:00pm Victorian Spring Break Craft Class - Quilting :: Kids' Activity
Featuring the Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild. Classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard, if weather is rainy or very cold, classes will be moved inside to the Museum. $5 per craft session per person.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact To pre-register - 575-538-5921 or
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
02:00pm Children's Movie: "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" :: Kids' Activity
Join us for extra special children’s and teen activities during Spring Break! Come see a movie for free at the library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:30pm NOVA Science Film Series: Ancient Computer :: Education
Delve into technology at the library showing of Ancient Computer, the story of an enigmatic shipwrecked piece of metal discovered in 1900. Recent imaging tools have revealed the object’s complexity, a sophistication that would not be matched for at least ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm Hurley Town Council Regular Meeting :: Legal Notices
This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall on Friday, March 10, 2017. If you are an individual with a disability who ...
Location Hurley Town Hall
Contact 575-537-2287
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm "What is No Kill, Really and How Close Are We?" :: Education
The High Desert Humane Society will be doing a presentation on What is No Kill, Really and How Close Are We. We will discuss some of the limitations and possibilities of being “No Kill” and the current numbers at the ...
Contact 575-538-1666
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 - 09:00pm Painting Party With Diana Ingalls Leyba :: Arts & Music
$45.00, materials & refreshment included. Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS. A fun evening to paint, socialize, and enjoy refreshments! Aiming for this to be a monthly series. Everyone paints their own version of the same ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
06:30pm Lent Film Series: "Of Gods and Me" :: Arts & Music
French biopic of 9 Trappist monks living peaceably amongst Muslim villagers in Algeria until they were caught up in the civil war there in the 1990's. Free.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Spring Break Girl Scout Activity "Agent of Change" :: Kids' Activity
Grades 2 - 5. Girls will work on self-esteem, making friends, holding a conversation, using table manners, making introductions, saying thank you, and how to disagree and still be friends. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the ...
Location Girl Scout Little House
Contact To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail
10:00am - 12:00pm Victorian Spring Break Craft Class - Tea Dyeing :: Kids' Activity
Classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard, if weather is rainy or very cold, classes will be moved inside to the Museum. $5 per craft session per person.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact To pre-register - 575-538-5921 or
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
12:00pm - 01:00pm Community Forum - CBD Oil, the Future of Hemp :: Public Meetings
This informative community forum will focus on educating our community about CBD oil and its healing properties. We will begin by sampling the most bio-availble CBD oil on the market. Shivani will present current research findings on CBD oil and ...
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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 - 06:00pm Common Wednesdays at the Volunteer Center: Family Cook Night :: Social Events
Nearly 3/4 of the human body is water and a similar proportion will hold in most foods served at our tables. Tonight we will prepare some of those foods, like soup & refreshing teas. Let's come together & share stories ...
Location The Volunteer Center
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
04:30pm - 07:30pm Silver City Food Co-op Board Meeting :: Public Meetings
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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 :: Social Events
Items on the agenda include upcoming events, important meeting dates and any other items that may come up. All participants and public are invited to attend.
Location Grant County Extension Complex
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Logan" (R) Noon & 3:30pm; "Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 12:00pm Victorian Spring Break Craft Class - Victorian Toys :: Kids' Activity
Marble painting & making a spinning top. Classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard, if weather is rainy or very cold, classes will be moved inside to the Museum. $5 per craft session per person.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact To pre-register - 575-538-5921 or
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
02:00pm Teen Movie: "The Fault in Our Stars" :: Kids' Activity
Join us for extra special children’s and teen activities during Spring Break! Teens are invited to come see a movie for free at the library.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm WildWorks: Minecraft Madness :: Kids' Activity
Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Are you crazy about Minecraft? Celebrate it with us! The robots, electronics, games, 3D drawing, photo editing, etc. will be available too. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
06:30pm Grant County Search and Rescue :: Public Meetings
Grant County Search and Rescue meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the EMS Building on 32nd Street next to the Hospital parking lot. We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to ...
Location Gila Regional Medical Center
Contact http://gcsar-nm.org
07:00pm Fort Bayard Film Series: "World War I: America and the Great War" :: 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
"Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: Archery Clinics :: Kids' Activity
4th grade and up. There will be 2 Archery Clinic’s at Rough Country (across from the Motor Vehicle). Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the event. If you’re not already a Girl Scout you can get registered ...
Location Rough Country Outdoor Gear
Contact To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail
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
10:00am - 11:30am Spring Break Girl Scout Activity: "It's Fun 2 Be Me" :: Kids' Activity
Kindergarten and 1st graders. Girls will learn about friendship, what makes them different, what a good deed is, and healthy eating. Free, girls need to register 2 days prior to the event. If you’re not already a Girl Scout you ...
Location Girl Scout Little House
Contact To register call Annette Toney at 538-2481 or e-mail
10:00am - 05:00pm Teen Hangout at the Silver City Public Library :: Kids' Activity
Join us for extra special children’s and teen activities during Spring Break! Teens are invited to hang out at the library any time throughout the day on Friday, March 17. There will be games, and more!
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
10:00am - 12:00pm Victorian Spring Break Craft Class - Making a Silhouette :: Kids' Activity
Classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard, if weather is rainy or very cold, classes will be moved inside to the Museum. $5 per craft session per person.
Location Silver City Museum
Contact To pre-register - 575-538-5921 or
01:00pm - 09:00pm The Pub Crawl Comes to Vicki's :: Social Events
$3 beer all day and Irish specials For Lunch: Corned Beef and Cabbage For Dinner: Shepherd's Pie Irish appetizer: Corned Beef Fritters, Dipping sauce
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
06:30pm Rebecca Wudarski :: Arts & Music
www.rebeccawudarski.com
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Richard Felger, Gabriel Feldman, Chelsea Rittchen and Adrienne Booth will present a program entitled “Gila Region Food Plants: Recipes, Tasting, and Farming for Global Sustainability”. Enjoy New Crops taste treats while they share what they have learned about actual farming ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
Contact
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"XXX: Return of Xander Cage" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Beauty and the Beast" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Tours
We will meet at the visitor's center on Hudson Street. This month's field trip will be to Kilborne Hole. This is an ancient volcanic eruption. We will hunt the west rim and collect Peridot, August's gemstone. Sign in and connect ...
Location Silver City Visitor Center
Contact rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
09:30am - 01:00pm Gila Native Plant Society Native Plant Sale :: Social Events
Order in person at the Community Room in the Market Café; GNPS members can help you decide which plants will work best in your yard. Or order online at the GNPS website, www.gilanps.org. Plants will be ready for pickup on ...
Location Market Cafe Community Room
Contact www.gilanps.org
10:00am - 02:00pm Community Outreach Day Community Resource and Health Fair :: Health & Wellness
Free Event. Help you will be able to receive: Immigration issues, Utility bills, Counseling, Food, Nutrition, Health Insurance, Pre-Natal Care, Veterans Services, Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Early Child Assessment, Senior Services, Children's Activities, Services for Babies andAdults with Disabilities, Information about Food Distribution. Sponsored by ...
Location Silver City Woman's Club
Contact 575-534-0505 or 575-538-5581
10:00am - 02:00pm Silver City Museum Grand Re-Opening :: Social Events
From 1pm to 2pm we will be creating our own decoupage boxes in our new education room, adults and children welcome. Music will be played and the Museum Gift Store drawing for the three $25 shopping sprees will be announced ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or
11:00am Butterfly Presentation and T-shirt Making With Jerry Schneider :: Social Events
Jerry Schneider “The Butterfly Guy” will give a special presentation about butterflies and lead us in the process of making Butterfly T-Shirts. Bring your own blank light-colored t-shirt to dye, or pay $4 to get one at the event.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
11:00am - 02:00pm Sampling Saturday at the Silver City Food Co-op :: Health & Wellness
Come by the Silver City Food Co-op to try great food and get recipes. The Silver City Food Co-op wants to share free samples of organic dinners and show just how good organic tastes. Organic food is much more affordable ...
Location Silver City Food Co-op
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
06:00pm 4-H Bingo at the Glenwood Community Center :: Rural Roads
Location Glenwood Community Center
Contact tourglenwoodnm.webs.com
06:30pm Rebecca Wudarski :: Arts & Music
www.rebeccawudarski.com
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Grant County Community Concert Association "Kubecca" :: Arts & Music
Classically trained jazz musician, Kuba Kawnik, will perform on a variety of esoteric instruments. His partner Rebecca Lowe brings her background of Broadway shows and fondness for pop and country music to combine for a truly remarkable show. Adult tickets ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-538-5862 or www.gccconcerts.org
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"XXX: Return of Xander Cage" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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