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February 03, 2019 - February 09, 2019
February 03, 2019 - February 09, 2019
  • Cosmic Campground Weekend  ::  Social Events

    Bring a friend, red filtered flashlight, very warm clothes, lawn chair, and telescope and binoculars if you have them. Make new friends and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. For more information, go to cosmiccampground.org. The campground is located ...   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

    "The Favourite" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Our Border Today"  ::  Spiritual

    Sandy Feutz and Tom Vaughan will share their experiences and photos about the militarization of the Southwest border. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, childcare will be available. There will be refreshments after the service and visitors are ...   

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

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

    "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Chris Alvarez Art Sale  ::  Arts & Music

    In conjunction with Chris Alvarez relocating the Alvarez Art School, we are offering a special sale of his work. So from now through March, we are offering 20% off Chris Alvarez's paintings.   

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    Location  Ingalls and Leyba Arts

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Computer Help at the Glenwood Library  ::  Education

    On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – noon, Rachel Flanagan will be available to help patrons with basic computer skills. A patron has gifted the library with four upgraded public computers plus new headphones for each unit. New computers are up ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Opportunity Zone Workshop  ::  Education

    Must RSVP. The SWNM Council of Governments will be hosting an Opportunity Zone Workshop to learn about the benefits of investing in an opportunity zone designation. The Opportunity Zone Workshop is open to realtors, CPA’s, local governments, bankers and investors.    

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm  Kiwanis Celebrations for Students of the Mont  ::  Education

    Kiwanis invites you to join us to celebrate the students from our local schools! Lunch is optional for $10.   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting  ::  Social Events

    At most meetings, a speaker will talk about issues of community interest. Guests are welcome and are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with dessert and coffee.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-534-0207 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Minecraft Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no ...   

    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 - 06:00pm  Free Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Includes active duty and military families as well. Beginners level, very gentle. Held at the American Legion Hall, park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a community non-profit yoga studio.   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  365 Tiny Love Challenges   ::  Spiritual

    The Tuesday night series will draw from the book 365 Tiny Love Challenges, by Lori Deschene, which presents simple, creative, and fun challenges that guide us into a daily practice of bringing greater love into the world, whether toward ourselves, ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.com

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:00pm  Republican Party of Grant County Meeting  ::  Political

    6:00 potluck 6:30 General Membership meeting. Meet the new officers and members of the Central Committee. Also, reports from State Rep. Rebecca Dow and County Commissioner Billy Billings will be given.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 06:30pm - 07:15pm  "Libraries as Launchpads" Online Information Session  ::  Education

    Online forum at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/247325085. Have a business idea or want to reach more customers? Libraries as Launchpads is coming to the Silver City Public Library! Join Creative Startups online on to learn about the Libraries as Launchpads program. Please join the meeting ...   

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

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The first half of the film Tough Guise 2 will be shown during the meeting. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. The second half of the film will be shown at the March 5 meeting. Technical problems ...   

    Location  PFLAG Meeting

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.org

  • 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.

  • Enter Grant County Art Guild 6th Annual Southwest Birds Art Show  ::  Arts & Music

    A total of two pieces may be submitted per entry. The entry fee is $20. Entries may be across categories. Art work should be delivered to Finn’s Gallery on March 13 between 2 and 4 p.m. Tags will be available to label art ...   

    Contact  To enter: Ruth Hamby 575-313-0844 or Karen Stephenson 904-874-0876

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

    "The Favourite" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am - 10:30am  Wednesday Morning Coffee Hour  ::  Social Events

    Join us for an open house, with coffee, pastries, and stories provided. Come prepared to discuss happy things, the good things in life with your neighbors and friends, NO religion or Polities will be discussed, this is hosted by Hurley ...   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-590-2859

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn: "Ignorance, Stupidity & Folly"  ::  Education

    Bill Baldwin presents "Ignorance, Stupidity, & Folly". Participants shall organize and peruse an informal catalog of unknowing, unthinking, and unreasonable behavior, along with any related insults. Examples will be given, drawing on many sources.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or https://www.will.community/#/

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 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.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

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

    Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, Strawbees, and more! 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

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "The Favourite" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today the craft will commemorate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig. 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.

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! 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.

  • 05:00pm  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

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

    Our presenter will be Allyson Siwik, executive director of Gila Resources Information Project, who will provide us with a legislative and programming update for her organization and other environmental programs. Come hungry and order no-host drinks and other foods of your ...   

    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.

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 06:30pm  Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts-Marietta Patricia Leis Lecture and Exhibit Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    6:30 PM Lecture: Parotti Hall 7:30 PM Exhibit Opening: McCray Gallery. Marietta Patricia Leis was born in Newark, New Jersey USA. She has worked as a professional artist for 30+ years. She has lived in New York, Los Angeles, Perugia, ...   

    Location  WNMU Parotti Recital Hall

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). 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  575-313-7891

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Creed II" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Mule" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 01:00pm  Glenwood Street Market  ::  Social Events

    The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Friday and Saturday and holidays from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Highway ...   

    Location  Glenwood, New Mexico

  • 08:30am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weigh-in will begin at 8:00am and the meeting begins at 8:30.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 09:00am - 10:00am  Sacred Activism: Meditation for World Peace and Healing  ::  Spiritual

    Join Katherine Feist and friends for Sacred Activism on the second Saturday of each month. In these sessions, we will go into deep relaxation, join our spiritual energies, and use them for healing and blessing. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. 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.

  • 11:00am - 04:00pm  Chocolate Fantasia 2019: Children’s Storybook Fantasia   ::  Fundraiser

    A variety of wonderful chocolate confections will be offered at Chocolate Stops in and around the town’s historic district. Tasting tickets are $25 for 20 samples of different chocolate confections.Event maps and empty candy boxes ($2.00 each for collecting your ...   

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    Location  Family Karate Center

    Contact  575-538-2505, or http://www.chocolatefantasia.org/home or http://mimbresarts.org/.

  • 06:30pm  3 Rivers  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music. https://www.facebook.com/3RiversMusic/   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Creed II" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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