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April 21, 2019 - April 27, 2019
April 21, 2019 - April 27, 2019
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 06:00am  Sunrise Easter Service at La Capilla  ::  Spiritual

    Celebrate with the Church of the Good Shepherd. Dress warmly.   

    Location  La Capilla

  • 08:00am - 02:00pm  Easter Sunday at Vicki's  ::  Social Events

    Stop in for pork chops and eggs, Bggs Benedict with Vicki's homemade potatoes. Pancakes and Vegetarian choices too. Bring the whole family.   

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip: Low Desert Wildflower Wander  ::  Tours

    Our field trip leader, Hanna Blood, will search out the best place to find spring wildflowers popping out. Free and open to the public. Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the WNMU campus ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

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

  • 08:00am  Holy Eucharist at Good Shepherd  ::  Spiritual

    St. Flowering of Cross at 10:30; Easter Egg Hunt to follow.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 09:30am  First Presbyterian Church Easter Service   ::  Spiritual

    We will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday beginning with an Easter Brunch at 9:30 AM, and our Easter Worship service at 10:30 AM.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “Attending to Our Relationship with Spirit”   ::  Spiritual

    Karen Benediktson will moderate and facilitate a conversation about re-framing our relationship with the vocabulary we use when discussing topics of the spirit. This is a Special Family Program Sunday and for Easter, we'll have an Easter Egg Hunt and spend ...   

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

  • 11:00am  Easter Sunday Service at Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Spiritual

    Rev Shawn Winborn, from Phoenix AZ, with deliver a special message at our service. Come early and enjoy coffee or breakfast and fellowship time.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

  • 12:30pm  National Park Week at Gila Cliff Dwellings: Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. The tour is 45 minutes with no additional charge.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

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

    "The Lego Movie 2" (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. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  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

  • 01:30pm  Bayard City Council Work and Regular Sessionss  ::  Legal Notices

    Items on the agenda relate to old and new business matters. A copy of the Agenda in its entirety may be obtained at the City Hall Administrative Office during regular business hours by the Friday before the scheduled meeting date. ...   

    Location  Bayard City Hall

  • 04:00pm - 05:30pm  Short Takes on African History  ::  Education

    Michael Scherer, a student of world history, will share some stories from the long history of the people and lands of Africa. Monday, April 8 will be the first of three sessions. Subsequent sessions will be Monday, April 15 and ...   

    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  Adult Ballet  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with The Black Teas  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 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. Free. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.or   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais   ::  Health & Wellness

    Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle, and very effective to help people move optimally with ease and comfort (and leave pain in the past). Six-class series. Attend one, some, or all six classes. Teacher: Dixie Dexter; cost: $5   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.org/events

  • 02:00pm - 04:30pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Learn new skills that will help you feel better during this free six-week program. Topics include using feedback and problem-solving; using your mind to manage symptoms; dealing with depression; physical activity, exercise and breathing and much more.   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 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  Yoga For Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Free (active duty and military families as well). Every Tuesday 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  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  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting – April 9, 20197. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Update on the Holloman Air Force Base F-16 Training and Airspace Expansion Proposal ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.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.

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

    "Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

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

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

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Visit Republican Party of Grant County Headquarters  ::  Political

    Helen and Leif Nordell invite you to stop by and have a cup of coffee. They will be selling Trump hats, 2nd Amendments hats and 2nd Amendment pins. Voter registration is also available.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  575-313-2781

  • 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

  • 07:00pm  Concert Band of the Southwest: "Spring Concert Take 2"  ::  Arts & Music

    The concert begins at 7:00; pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and all seats are free. This concert will feature traditional, modern and eclectic concert band favorites.   

    Location  Cobre High School

    Contact  575-388-7874 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Captain Marvel" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Tech Workshop: Microsoft PowerPoint   ::  Education

    Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint and templates.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-574-5101 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be printing flowers. 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  Sustainable Ranching Panel  ::  Education

    Learn about ranching and the environment with practitioners right here in Grant County. Local ranchers and conservationists will discuss ranching and stewardship practices that sustain the land and the ranching livelihood that depends on it.   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 01:30pm  WNMU Board of Regents Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The board will consider several items including the fiscal year 2019-2020 University budget, including tuition and fees as well as capital projects and the University’s areas of distinction, which the board will consider adding Early Childhood Center of Excellence. The ...   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Today we will create our own videos with special effects using a green screen and video editing software. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! 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.

  • 04:30pm - 06:30pm  Grant County Housing Expo  ::  Education

    The Expo will provide a “one-stop” opportunity for the public to learn about the many local resources and services available to help them find and purchase a new home or improve their current homes. Free.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  www.silvercityrealtors.org or 575-538-2665.

  • 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 - 07:00pm  Town Hall with Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small  ::  Political

    Public welcome   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

  • 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

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  "Two Perspectives on Segregation and Discrimination in Grant County: Developing a Dynamic Cultural Diversity."  ::  Education

    Stephen Fox,  historian, and Arthur Martinez, Western New Mexico University emeritus professor of political science, will present a 30-minute slide lecture on the subject and then have a discussion with the audience.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • Front Offices of El Refugio Temporarily Closed  ::  Legal Notices

    During this time, shelter services will still be available and our crisis line will still be active. Access through the front entrance will be closed and we will be directing anyone in need of assistance to the back entrance. The Crisis ...   

    Location  El Refugio

    Contact  575-538-2125

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

    "Avengers: Endgame" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 07:30am  5K Color Run - Run for Kids' Sake Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters  ::  Fundraiser

    Registration is $25 until March 31, and goes up in price after that date. Limited day of registration will be available. A color run is a fun spin on the traditional 5k walk/run. At the starting line, at 3 locations along ...   

    Location  Penny Park

    Contact  www.BBBSMountainRegion.org/ColorRun or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-449-2728

  • 08:00am - 11:00pm  American Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    After having breakfast provided by the American Legion veterans, stop by the dessert table to buy some yummy baked goods to take home. Funds raised will help support the many community projects the American Legion Auxiliary provides to our community.   

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    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  623-293-1639

  • 08:00am - 11:00pm  American Legion Pancake Breakfast  ::  Fundraiser

    Come enjoy all you can eat pancakes hot off the griddle, with sausage, OJ and coffee, while meeting some of the local veterans. Cost $5. Funds raised will help support the many community projects the American Legion provides.   

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    Location  American Legion Post 18

    Contact  623-293-1639

  • 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  Continental Divide Trail Days: Pancake Breakfast  ::  Social Events

    The Kiwanis Club of Silver City will be in Gough Park bright and early to cook a free pancake breakfast courtesy of Vasque! Any and all donations will benefit the Kiwanis Club's work to serve the Silver City community as ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2019/

  • 09:00am  Senior Olympics Opening ceremony  ::  Health & Wellness

    Grant County Senior Olympics will hold opening ceremonies before a day of activities on Saturday, April 27, at Fox Field.   

    Location  Fox Field

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Trail Days Festival  ::  Social Events

    The main event! With everything from mini donkeys to a camp chef cook-off to a dunk tank, the Trail Days Festival will have games, activities, and prizes for everyone to enjoy.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2019/

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  CASA 5th Annual Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program  ::  Education

    This event has the goal of educating the community on what defines child abuse and neglect, do away with the stigma related to reporting abuse and to connect families with community resources to meet children and family needs and promote ...   

    Location  1120 West Street

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Continental Divide Trail Days Community Lunch  ::  Social Events

    As part of the Trail Days Festival, CDTC's Gateway Community Ambassadors will host a free lunch sponsored by Osprey for festival attendees at the Gough Park pavilion at noon.   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2019/

  • 12:30pm  National Park Week at Gila Cliff Dwellings: Ranger Guided Tours  ::  Tours

    Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. The tour is 45 minutes with no additional charge.   

    Location  Gila Cliff Dwellings

    Contact  https://www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm

  • 05:30pm - 11:00pm  2nd Annual Great American Cowboy Cash Party   ::  Fundraiser

    Annual fundraiser to promote the western way of life and beef education. Tickets are $125 a couple or reserve a table for 8 for $600.Tickets at Western Bank, Farm Bureau Insurance- Susan Sumrall, Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, or ...   

    Location  The Flame Convention Center

    Contact  Vicky 575-574-2283 or Jo Ann 575-544-5120

  • 06:30pm  Carol Markstrom with Jim Jones  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

    Contact  https://www.carolmarkstrommusic.com/

  • 06:30pm - 09:00pm  Scott Van Linge and Greg Renfro  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Mick's Room 33 at Q's

  • 07:00pm - 09:30pm  Continental Divide Trail Days 5Point Adventure Film Festival  ::  Arts & Music

    This is a ticketed event. The internationally acclaimed 5Point Adventure Film Festival comes to New Mexico for the first time! 5Point films tell stories of adventurers around the world who inspire others to be their best selves. Purchase your ticket in advance ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2019/

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

    "The Kid" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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