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Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Onward" (PG) 1:00 & 4:00pm
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 03:00pm High Desert Sportsmen's Gun Show 2020 :: Fundraiser
The High Desert Sportsmen's Club Gun Show 2020 Invitational to take place March 7 and March 8, 2020
Location Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
Contact 575-313-4644
10:00am - 03:30pm Watercolor Painting with João Galera (Sunday) :: Arts & Music
In this two-day workshop participants will deal with the basic principles of the technique and experience the watercolor in three practical exercises: botanical illustration, urban/landscape plein air drawing and living model. No prior experience with watercolor or drawing is required. ...
Location Light Art Space
10:00am - 11:00am “Ten Brave Unitarian Universalist Women Who Championed Women’s Suffrage – Profiles for Our Times” :: Spiritual
March is Women's History Month. Nancy Cliff will present brief biographies of UU women in the struggle for passage of this measure. Nancy is a long-time member of UUFSC and an amateur historian. This is a Family Program Sunday and March’s ...
Contact
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Cats" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
04:00pm - 06:30pm "Our Intriguing UU Story with Photographs and Potluck Dinner" :: Spiritual
Rev. Claudia Elferdink will present a newly-uncovered story reveals how, in 1875, a Unitarian from Providence Rhode Island played a key role in reconnecting international Unitarians.
Contact
05:00pm - 08:00pm Silver City Community Theatre Annual Meeting and Party :: Social Events
First, a brief Membership Meeting to approve revised By-Laws and to vote on new Board Members. To review the By-Law Changes, go to www.silvercitycommunitytheater.com This is the perfect time to join SCCT And, to renew you membership!
Location Adobe Springs Caf+?
08:00am - 11:00am Monday Meeting with the Mayor :: Social Events
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better than it already is. All are invited to stop by anytime between 8:00am and 11:00am, and share your insights and ...
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
09:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
10:00am CANCELLED 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
10:30am Widowed and Single Persons Meeting :: Social Events
Entertainment is Karen Nelson, harpist. Cost for lunch is $12. All Singles are welcome.
Location Cross Point Assembly of God Church
Contact 575-537-3643
11:00am CANCELLED 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 - 12:55pm CANCELLED 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
12:05pm - 01:00pm New Hope Al-Anon Family Group Will Meet Virtually :: Health & Wellness
The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/389907739. The Meeting ID is 389 907 739. Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open ...
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 575-313-7891
05:45pm CANCELLED 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 "Better City" Kickoff and Introduction Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
08:00am - 10:00pm "Better City" Workforce Development Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
09:00am - 05:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
09:30am - 02:30pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.
Location WNMU Watts Hall
10:00am - 12:00pm "Better City" Entrepreneurship Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
10:00am - 10:55am CANCELLED 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
12:00pm - 01:00pm Sanchez to Speak to Rotary About Marketing for Not-for-Profits :: Public Meetings
Mario Sanchez, Director of Marketing and Communications for Western New Mexico University will talk about how to market not-for-profit groups and organizations. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge to attend the meeting and presentation, but guests ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
01:00pm - 04:00pm "Better City" Grant County Workforce Development Plan :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location Grant County Conference Center
01:00pm - 03:00pm CANCELLED 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 575-534-0207 or
04:00pm - 05:00pm CANCELLED 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
05:00pm - 07:00pm CANCELLED Transgender Support Group :: Social Events
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 CANCELLED Yoga for Veterans :: Health & Wellness
Free Active duty and military families included. 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 community non-profit yoga ...
Location American Legion Post 18
05:45pm CANCELLED 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
New Mexico Artists Can Enter the 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show :: Arts & Music
Call to New Mexico Artists for the Grant County Art Guild’s 34th Annual Purchase Prize Show. A $1500 Prize will be awarded for Best of Show. Additional Cash Prizes will awarded. The Postmark Deadline for Entry is April 3. For more Information, ...
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact For more Information, email:
09:00am - 05:00pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message
Location Bayard Public Library
09:00am - 04:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
09:30am - 02:30pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-Person Tax Preparation in Silver City :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-342-1892 and leave a message.
Location WNMU Watts Hall
10:00am - 11:15am CANCELLED Lotus Center Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit with Sallyann "Sam" Mulcahy :: Health & Wellness
For more information on the class, please visit:http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/
Location Lotus Center
10:30am CANCELLED 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
01:00pm - 03:00pm "Better City" Downtown Revitalization Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
01:00pm CANCELLED Gin Rummy at Tranquil Buzz Coffee House :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
03:00pm - 05:00pm "Better City" Outdoor Recreation Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
04:00pm - 05:00pm CANCELLED 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
05:45pm CANCELLED 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 - 07:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Is Meeting Virtually Until Further Notice :: Health & Wellness
The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/781471031. The Meeting ID is 781 471 031. Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open ...
Location Arenas Valley Church of Christ
Contact 575-313-7891
06:00pm POSTPONED Spaghetti Night with Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music
Location Buckhorn Saloon
06:30pm - 08:00pm Wildlife Corridors informational meeting :: Public Meetings
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) are sponsoring eight (8) public meetings around the state to provide information and obtain input on the development of the Wildlife ...
Location Santa Clara Armory
Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Onward" (PG) 4:00 & 7:00pm CANCELLED
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 10:00am "Better City" Business Retention and Expansion Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
09:00am - 11:00am Community Collaboration Meeting :: Public Meetings
Presentation by Stephen Lindsey of Future Forge; Visitor Center report and a Roundtable discussion. Three to five minutes per organization. Please come prepared to share the future dates of events for co-promotion, best practices, and your wonderful ideas on how we can all ...
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
09:00am - 05:00pm SUSPENDED AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, Free in-person Tax Preparation in Bayard :: Education
Suspended until further notice. Make appointment online at aarp.org/taxaide or call 575-519-5988 and leave a message
Location Bayard Public Library
09:00am - 05:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact http://sb.wnmu.edu/tax
09:30am - 03:00pm CANCELLED Veteran Service Officer Grant County Visit :: Health & Wellness
A Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will visit Grant County from Las Cruces on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Armory Building, 11990 US Highway 180 East, Santa Clara NM ...
Location Old National Guard Armory
10:00am - 12:00pm "Better City" Sustainable Economic Development Meeting :: Public Meetings
Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies.It began its work in Grant County in 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a ...
Location City Hall Annex
10:00am - 10:55am CANCELLED 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
04:00pm CANCELLED 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
05:00pm CANCELLED TOPS# 0288 Chapter Meeting :: Health & Wellness
Weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm; 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.
Location First Presbyterian Church
Contact 505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236
05:45pm CANCELLED 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
06:30pm Edwina & Charles Milner Women in the Arts-Lecture and Silver City Artist Diane Kleiss Exhibit Opening :: Arts & Music
Lecture: 6:30 PM Parotti Hall; Exhibit Opening Reception: 7:30 PM McCray Gallery. Free. Exhibit runs through April 9, 2020. After working for many years in oil, acrylic and clay, in 2006 Kleiss turned to painting and sculpting with a beeswax ...
Location WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art
Contact https://www.dianekleiss.com
CANCELLED Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Onward" (PG) 7:00pm CANCELLED
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am - 03:00pm WNMU Tax Assistance Program :: Education
Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each individual must bring an original Social Security Card, a picture ID, W-2s or 1099s from all employers and a bank account with routing number for direct deposit, which is optional. This free ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact sb.wnmu.edu/tax.
05:30pm - 06:30pm Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery Will Meet Virtually :: Health & Wellness
The group is using Zoom until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed. The call-in address is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/411858127. The Meeting ID is 411 858 127. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.
Location La Clinica Health & Birth Center
Contact 575-313-7891
07:00pm Movie Night at the Glenwood Library :: Arts & Music
The film is "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. Free popcorn and soft drinks are provided. Donations are always appreciated.
Location Glenwood Library
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Parasite (2019)" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
CANCELLED Now Showing at the Silco Theater :: Arts & Music
"Onward" (PG) 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm CANCELLED
Location Silco Theater
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
Silver City Recreation Center Closed Until April 6 :: Social Events
We understand that when the Public Schools are not in session places such as the Library and Recreation Center are utilized by families in need of a place for their children to spend time. However, the Town wants to proceed ...
Location Silver City Recreation Center
Temporary Closure of Fort Bayard Museum and Visitors Center :: Tours
The Fort Bayard Museum, and the Historic Fort Bayard Visitors Center in the Armory building, will be closed until further notice, due to the ongoing health crisis.
Location Fort Bayard Museum
Contact 575-388-4862
10:00am - 02:00pm CANCELLED Glenwood Street Market :: Social Events
The Glenwood Street Market is open every Saturday with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods and snacks. The market is held on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.
Location Glenwood, New Mexico
10:00am - 02:00pm CANCELLED Silver City Library March Book Sale :: Fundraiser
Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some individual cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance items sales take place in the FOL parking lot where visitors can purchase ...
Location FOL Bookstore
12:30pm Ranger Guided Tours at the Gila Cliff Dwellings :: Tours
Rangers will provide 45-minute guided tours of the monument starting at 1 pm. Tours begin at the dwellings, so plan on starting the trail around 12:30 pm to arrive on time. There is no charge for these tours.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or call the Gila Visitor Center at 575-536-9461
01:30pm - 04:30pm Subtle Body Energetics Overview: Chakras, Doshas, Koshas, Vayus Workshop :: Spiritual
The workshop, led by Cate Bradley, a certified yoga teacher, is suitable for all levels, ages and abilities. There will be handouts, gentle physical exercises, and discussion on the four subtle body energies described above. A suggested donation of $25 is requested, but no ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact RSVP to Cate at 520-235-4313
05:00pm - 07:00pm Opening Reception for Two Art Exhibitions :: Arts & Music
"Provocation of Place" is a juried exhibition featuring the work of 36 members of PaperWorks, a Tucson art group. And Silver City artist, Joel Armstrong will be exhibiting his wire-based installation “It’s Time to Address’er Drawers.” Both exhibitions will be on view ...
Location Light Art Space
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Parasite (2019)" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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