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Silver City Museum to be Closed Until April 6 :: Social Events
The museum is a popular stop for people who are visiting our community from other areas. Due to the large amount of people who have travelled from unknown locations spending time in the Museum the Town feels the best course ...
Location Silver City Museum
10:00am - 11:00am UUFSC to Cancel Services for the Month of March :: Spiritual
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City has made the decision that it is best to cancel our service for this Sunday, March 15 due to the CO-VID 19 health alerts, Services for the following Sundays March 22 and March ...
12:30pm CANCELLED Ranger Guided Tours at the Gila Cliff Dwellings :: Tours
Staff will be available at the dwellings but all guided tours that were previously scheduled are cancelled. Due to the concern over coronavirus, the Gila Visitor Center and Gila Cliff Dwellings Trailhead Museum will be closed until further notice.
Location Gila Cliff Dwellings
Contact www.nps.gov/gicl or call the Gila Visitor Center at 575-536-9461
01:00pm - 04:00pm CANCELLED Print Party with Fred Barraza :: Arts & Music
Join us in a relaxed atmosphere and learn dry point print making technique. We’ll be making card-sized prints. Cost: $45, includes materials and refreshment!
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
01:00pm Cancelled: Grant County Federated Republican Women to Host a Bowling Tournament :: Social Events
Cancelled: Two sessions, one at 1 p.m. and another at 4 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for men and women's high scores in three categories. $25 per bowler. Please call 575-912-3192 to sign up.
Location Silver Bowling Center
Contact 575-912-3192
CANCELLED Silver City School Board Meeting :: Legal Notices
Due to continued circumstances regarding the COVID-19 and to abide by the governments new guidelines, Silver Consolidated Schools will not be holding its regular scheduled Board Meeting on March 23, 2020. All previous actions of the Board will remain in place. Silver Consolidated ...
09:00am - 05:00pm CANCELLED 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
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
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
03:00pm CANCELLED Senior Olympics Dance Competition :: Sports
Copper Country Senior Olympics
Location Murray Hotel
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
09:00am - 05:00pm CANCELLED 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.
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 - 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
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
07:00pm CANCELLED -President’s Chamber Music Series: Q-Tango :: Arts & Music
Due to health reasons.
Location Light Hall Theatre
07:00pm CANCELLED Duke City Hora :: Arts & Music
As of this morning, March 12, due to the Covid-19 situation, the State of New Mexico has ordered the cancellation of all gatherings and events of 100 persons or more. Full refunds will be issued upon request. The order is ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
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 CANCELLED 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
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
09:30am - 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 CANCELLED Gin Rummy at Tranquil Buzz Coffee House :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
02:00pm GRMC Covid-19 Update :: Health & Wellness
Questions due by 9:00am. Gila Regional will give an update on on KNFT-FM 102.9, KSCQ-FM 92.9, and KNFT-AM 950 and 96.5.
02:00pm GRMC Radio segment with update on COVID-19 :: Health & Wellness
To have questions answered on this radio segment, community members MUST sent them to COVID19@silvercityradio.com before 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. The special radio segment for "State of COVID-19 in Grant County by GRMC," will air on KNFT-FM 102.9, KSCQ-FM 92.9, and KNFT-AM 950 ...
Contact
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
07:00pm CANCELLED Concert Band of the Southwest “Spring is in the Air Concert” :: Arts & Music
The concert begins at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is open and free of charge. Donations for our sheet music library and expenses are gratefully accepted. The Concert Band of the Southwest will perform a variety of ...
Location Cobre High School
Contact 575-388-7874 or
08:00am - 12:00pm CANCELLED Military and Veterans Round Table Discussion :: Public Meetings
This discussion will be topic focused to answer the question of how we as a community can use our local resources to better service our veteran community and service members transitioning into civilian/college life as well as enhance quality of ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
09:00am - 05:00pm CANCELLED 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.
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
09:30am - 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 - 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
09:00am - 10:00am CANCELLED Qigong for Health with Glenn Henderson :: Health & Wellness
A six-class series, Glenn Henderson will lead us through these Taoist energy exercises emphasizing Eight Silken Brocades & The Four Treasures. Qigong is the ancient practice of combining slow movement, rhythmic breathing, and focused intent. Suitable for beginners and the experienced. Cost: ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact
09:00am - 03:00pm CANCELLED 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.
09:00am - 06:00pm La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery Will be Closed Until Further Notice :: Health & Wellness
Due to the Virus and New Regulations from NM Alcohol Beverage Control Division.
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
06:00pm - 08:00pm CANCELLED "The Meaning of the Inanimate" :: Education
Silver City Museum WNMU’s current artist in residence and Brazilian native, Joao Galera will give a presentation of the Meaning of the Inanimate. This intimate gathering will take place in the museum as Joao encourages us to look at the museum ...
Location Silver City Museum
06:00pm CANCELLED Silver City Library's Concert Series: Gary Paul :: Arts & Music
Gary Paul offers up folk and blues with a storyteller's craft, taking listeners on an American musical travel odyssey, with traditional and Celtic influences to knock-down blues, bebop and everything in between. Doors open 30 minutes before the beginning of ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
07:30pm CANCELLED Silver City Community Theatre Presents "Exit Laughing" :: Arts & Music
“Exit Laughing” is an award-winning adult comedy—PG 13 because it touches on the death ofa friend. It is about what happens when the highlight of your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the ...
Location El Sol Theater
CANCELLED Gila Native Plant Society Special Field Trip :: Tours
The Special Field Trip will be cancelled.
Contact gilanps.org/events/field-trips/
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
12:00pm - 05:00pm POSTPONED Javalina's Marigold Seed Exchange :: Social Events
Postponed until April 18. Grow marigolds in your garden this summer and in autumn collect to donate to the Dia de los Muertos parade and community ofrendas. Seeds are free. Featuring 99% Orange, 100-year lineage Silver City marigolds (sanguine petals ...
Location Javalina Coffee Shop
01:00pm - 03:00pm CANCELLED Magical Memory of Things: Building a Community Art Installation :: Kids' Activity
Families and artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to express themselves in clay and contribute to WNMU’s current artist in residence and Brazilian native, Joao Galera’s upcoming collaborative work.
Location Silver City Museum Annex
07:30pm CANCELLED Silver City Community Theatre Presents "Exit Laughing" :: Arts & Music
“Exit Laughing” is an award-winning adult comedy—PG 13 because it touches on the death ofa friend. It is about what happens when the highlight of your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the ...
Location El Sol Theater
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