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January 12, 2020 - January 18, 2020
January 12, 2020 - January 18, 2020
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “I Couldn’t Care Less”   ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Dan Lillie of Albuquerque will talk about apathy, that literally means “a lack of care or concern,” his feelings about it, and why apathy can be important to us. This is a Family Program Sunday and today’s Children's Program ...   

    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

    "Terminator: Dark Fate" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 10:00am  Babytime Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    BabyJoin 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.

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center  ::  Social Events

    Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Our speaker will be Ted Presler, he'll tell us about "The World Of Natural Rubber". Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  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

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  · Literacy Link Leamos First Annual Event Planning Meeting   ::  Public Meetings

    There will be Texas style chili, cornbread, desserts and drinks. We have set the date for Love Your Library, plus we have dates for other events in which we participate. Please think about signing up to help out! Remember you ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • 12:00pm - 12:55pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Based on the international Zumba Fitness Format, this class is designed for beginners and/or older adults. We use Rock n Roll, Latin and International music to move and have fun. Class suitable for all levels. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First ...   

    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

  • 03:30pm  Make 'Em Laugh: Injecting Humor into Your Writing   ::  Arts & Music

    Kris Neri will explain how humor functions and will share the most effective humor writing tools, demonstrating them with real examples that she will deconstruct to reveal why they are funny, as well as providing general guidelines for the 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.

  • 05:45pm  Zumba 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  Barrio Manouche – Flamenco Gypsy Jazz  ::  Arts & Music

    Admission: $15. The San Francisco-based acoustic ensemble performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is instantly recognizable. The group’s international roots shine brightly with members from Spain, Quebec, France, Brazil and California. Barrio Manouche has been recognized ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 10:00am - 10:55am  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First class free; thereafter $2.   

    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.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Gila Trails Partnership Manager Will Speak to Silver City Rotary Club  ::  Social Events

    Melissa Green Heart, Gila Trails Partnership Manager, will speak about the importance of trails in general, and particularly in the Gila Wilderness, and how they are threatened. She will also discuss the Wilderness Act and how it affects the Gila Wilderness. Members of ...   

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

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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

  • 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 - 07:00pm  Transgender Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Meet at the SWAG thrift shop across from the post office. Come in side door by parking lot. Open to all people exploring their gender and sexual identity. Partners and family members welcome.   

    Location  SWAG Thrift Shp

    Contact  575-534-7831

  • 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 409 College Ave. Silver City. Park in the back and enter from that door. Sponsored by the Lotus Center, a ...   

    Location  American Legion Post 18

  • 05:45pm  Zumba 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 - 08:00pm  Silver City Community Theater Workshop: Theater 101  ::  Arts & Music

    Joe Navon will present the workshop which will introduce the participants to the jobs, etiquette, and traditions of the various roles of the theater,   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS5. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting on November 26, 2019.7. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Staff Reports. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS11. NEW BUSINESSA. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org/

  • 07:00pm  The Maxwell Quartet  ::  Arts & Music

    Classical and Scottish folk music. Adult tickets are $20 for non-subscribers, children to age 17 are free with adult ticket holder. Tickets can be purchased at the Pink Store or MRAC office in the Wells Fargo building, at the door the ...   

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    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-538-5862 or www.gccconcerts.org

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    By Appointment Only. 301 W. College Avenue (College Plaza) Suite #16. FREE! Help for Nonprofits or those considering one.   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

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

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Lotus Center 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

    Contact  visit: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.

  • 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.

  • 05:45pm  Zumba 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  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 Trammel  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm - 08:15pm  Belly Dance with Zoe Wolfe  ::  Health & Wellness

    Offered every Wednesday evening through February 26. No dance experience necessary. Everyone is welcome! Cost: $10 drop-in; $8 w/ a Lotus class card.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (PG-13) 4:00 and 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 10:55am  Tai Chi: 8 Forms  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose, comfortable clothing. First class free; thereafter $2.   

    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.

  • 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# 0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    The meeting starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church at 1915 N. Swan Street (use side door). Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

  • 05:45pm  Zumba 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  "The Belle of Amherst" A Play about Emily Dickenson  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for under 12. Thursday performances are by donation. Emily Dickinson once wrote that only those who have experienced defeat can truly appreciate success, and it is all those defeats in Dickinson’s life that went into ...   

    Location  Oasis Coffee and Tea House

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

    "Jumanji: The Next Level" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  MLK Weekend: Crafting for Others  ::  Social Events

    Make tie blankets to hand out to those in need and dog toys for the shelter. In the Life Lounge.   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Santa Clara/Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center  ::  Social Events

    Winter schedule, open Mondays and Fridays.   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

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

    At La Clinica Health and Birth Center, 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

  • 06:00pm  "The Belle of Amherst" A Play about Emily Dickenson  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for under 12. Thursday performances are by donation. Emily Dickinson once wrote that only those who have experienced defeat can truly appreciate success, and it is all those defeats in Dickinson’s life that went into ...   

    Location  Oasis Coffee and Tea House

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Public Library, Concert Series: Music of the Ranch and Open Range   ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open 30 minutes before the beginning of the concert. First come, first seated. Cowboy music has evolved from the open range and ranch employees who worked and rode after cattle during the late 19th and early to mid 20th century. ...   

    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 - 09:00pm  Dances of Universal Peace  ::  Spiritual

    Simple circle dances using sacred phrases from around the world, meditative and joyful. Learn as you go, no experience necessary; by donation.   

    Location  Church of Harmony

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

  • 07:00pm  Gila Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The program will feature a talk by Naava Koenigsberg on “Medicinal Plants of the Silva Creek Garden.” Naava’s talk will focus on some of the native plants that will be included in the new medicinal plant bed to be put in this ...   

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    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  www.gilanps.org/events/programs/

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

    "Knives Out" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Jumanji: The Next Level" (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 01:30pm  MLK Weekend: Gospel Mission Saturday  ::  Social Events

    Help cook and serve lunch for individuals experiencing hardship in Silver City.   

    Location  Silver City Gospel Mission

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Social Events

    Saturday market to remain open in temporary location with new hours. Fresh produce, food and fun.   

    Location  Temporary Farmers Market

  • 10:30am - 02:30pm  Fort Bayard Museum Winter Hours  ::  Social Events

    The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society has announced that effective November 2, the Museum, located in the historic Hospital Commander’s house at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, will be open Saturdays only, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Special hours and tours of the ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  The Mysterious Madam Brewer: A Panel Discussion  ::  Education

    Speakers including Dr. Twana Sparks and Rev. Ross will talk about one of the most influential and least understood people to call Silver City home.   

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    Location  Silco Theater

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Plant of the Month: Desert False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Discussion Topic: Season Extension Methods, led by Monica Rude. Using cold frames, hoop structures, floating row covers, straw bales; low tech ...   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 06:00pm  "The Belle of Amherst" A Play about Emily Dickenson  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for under 12. Thursday performances are by donation. Emily Dickinson once wrote that only those who have experienced defeat can truly appreciate success, and it is all those defeats in Dickinson’s life that went into ...   

    Location  Oasis Coffee and Tea House

  • 06:00pm  · The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Annual Membership Dinner   ::  Social Events

    Special guests will include local journalist and author Mary Alice Murphy, and Southwest historian Doug Hocking, To make dinner reservations, interested parties should contact Dr. John Bell at 575-574-2573. For more information on the Society or the program, call Dr. Doug ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-574-2573. or 575-388-4862.

  • 07:00pm - 08:30pm  "The Border—Through the Lens of Poetry, Music and Theater”   ::  Arts & Music

    This unique evening of performances will feature a collaboration of poets, musicians, and actors from the Silver City Community Theater exploring how immigration and border issues affect our lives and communities. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per adult, however, no ...   

    Contact  575-956-5686

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

    "Knives Out" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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