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March 03, 2019 - March 09, 2019
March 03, 2019 - March 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.   

    Location  Cosmic Campground

    Contact  cosmiccampground.org

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

     "Glass" (PG-13) 12:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "How Our Environment and Conditioning Impacts Our Spiritual Awakening"  ::  Spiritual

    Michael Freeman will discuss these aspects collected from his years of learning and his practice of Buddhism. Michael Freeman is the co-founder and caretaker of Southwest Sangha, a contemplative lay monastery located in the Mimbres Valley. Although this is not ...   

    Contact  uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com or www.uufsc.com

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

    "Bumblebee" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    Special screening of "Undeterred" 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00am  Monday 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. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas, and, enjoy a soda, or bottle of water, ...   

    Location  Javalina Coffee Shop

  • 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 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

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

    Living with chronic pain? Do you want to learn tools to help you feel better? The Grant County Extension Service, NM Department of Health, and Paths to Health NM have a 6-weeks series to help you learn and incorporate skills ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1559

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  "Through the Eyes of Three Women" Poetry Reading  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Public Library will host a poetry reading with Leonore Hildebrandt, Beate Sigriddaughter, and Elise Stuart.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Special Screening of "Undeterred"  ::  Fundraiser

    A documentary film that shows with power and sensitivity how the people of Arivaca, Arizona, have mobilized to provide life-sustaining humanitarian assistance to migrants struggling to cross the desert on foot, and to demand respect for their own constitutional rights ...   

    Location  Silco Theater

  • 06:30pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 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.   

    Gila Blue Chris Alavrez 9 x 12 $625.jpg

    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

  • 12:00pm  Kiwanis Celebrations for Students of the Mont  ::  Social Events, 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 trish.heck@gmail.com

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  ::  Social Events

    Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, or Mardi Gras; whatever you call it, it tastes good! Join us  for pancakes with all the extras: sausage, bacon, coffee, tea and, of course, sweet syrup! Presented by the men of the church.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 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 and Gunshow  ::  Political

    6:00 Meeting; 6:30 General Membership Meeting.   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

    Contact  RepublicanPartyGC@gmail.com

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

    The second half of the film Tough Guise 2 will be shown.  The public is invited, and refreshments will be served.   

    Location  1232 E. 40th St.

    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 NRG@swchi.org

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

    "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (PG) 4:00pm; "Glass" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 09:00am  Hurley Masons Celebrate 100 Years of Service  ::  Social Events

    March 6 marks the 100th Anniversary of the of the Hurley Lodge. A summation of the Lodge's Masonic service to the Grant County community, and history of events will be presented by Master Tedd Walters. The public is invited to ...   

    Location  Silver City Masonic Lodge Hall

    Contact  575-538-8561

  • 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  Ash Wednesday Observations at First Presbyterian Church  ::  Spiritual

    First Presbyterian Church is observing Ash Wednesday in two different ways: “Drop In” Imposition of Ashes from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and again from 2 – 4 p.m. At 5:15 p.m., there will be an Ash Wednesday worship service ...   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 12:00pm  Ash Wednesday Services at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd  ::  Spiritual

    Everyone is also very welcome at one of our Ash Wednesday services. Services for the imposition of ashes are at noon and 5:30 p.m.(with music). The main entrance to the church is at 7th and Texas or you may enter ...   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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

    "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (PG) 4:00pm; "Glass" (PG-13) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • Search for Silver City Poet Laureate  ::  Arts & Music

    Applications are now being sought for the Silver City area's next Poet Laureate. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2019. This honorary position is awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry, has ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  roberta.brown@wnmu.edu

  • 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 making lions. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 Susan Beck, retired Colonel U.S. Air Force, who will provide us with an overview of the research she has been conducting with the Air Force and the Air National Guard concerning the potential Gila Flyovers. Come hungry ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or email swGreenChamber@gmail.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

  • 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

  • 04:00pm - 05:30pm  #VisitSilverCity Gallery Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    This photography exhibit will feature images from four outstanding local photographers: Tom Boblett, Julie Enos, Kendra Milligan and Allen W. Sanders. They have captured views of Silver City and the surrounding area that are sure to please visitors and locals ...   

    1_Kendra_Milligan.jpg

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-538-5555

  • 05:00pm - 08:00pm  Crafting Art: Explorations in Mixed Media Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    This Crafting Art Show is all new and the artists are showing some of their best new innovative work.The participating artists are: Daniel Garver, Jamie Karolich, Lara Leavitt, Art Peterson, Mimi Peterson, Susan Szajer, and Gerry Szajer. Show runs March ...   

    Location  Light Art Space

  • 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 Opera House

  • 07:00pm  Movie Night at the Glenwood Library  ::  Arts & Music

    The film is “First Man” a biographical film about Neil Armstrong, the frst man to walk on the moon in 1969. It is based on a book by James R. Hansen. The book covers Armstrong’s full life, but the movie ...   

    Location  Glenwood Library

  • 07:30pm  The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Featuring Pianist Andrea Padova  ::  Arts & Music

    General Admission: $20. Program: Frederic Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini.   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • 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 - 05:00pm  High Desert Gun Show 2019 Invitational  ::  Social Events

    Adults, $5.00; Under 12, free with adult admission; Military/Law Enforcement in uniform, free. 150 tables, new, used and antique guns, ammo, reloading equipment knives, collectibles, Indian jewelry, coins. No flea market or yard sale items. Food service available.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

    Contact  575-313-4644

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 06:00pm  Tommyknocker Mountain Bike Race on Fort Bayard Trails System  ::  Social Events

    The event officially opens to campers and participants on Friday, March 8. The bike race will utilize 122-15 miles of designated Forest Service trails in the Fort Bayard area, excluding the Dragonfly Loop. Don’t wish to ride? Other trail opportunities can ...   

    Location  Servis Corral Trailhead

    Contact  575-388-8301

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Silver City Public Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Vintage magazines, collectibles, Language instruction books, first editions, New Mexico authors and a children's room. Low prices, starting at $.10. Proceeds benefit Silver City Public Library.   

    Location  FOL Bookstore

  • 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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 01:00pm  Border Security Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Venue change.   

    Location  United Methodist Church - Deming

  • 05:30pm - 08:30pm  Scott van Linge and Greg Renfro  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Q's Room 33

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Community Theatre Annual Meeting and Community Party  ::  Social Events

    SCCT is holding its Annual Meeting and Community Party (A “Wingding”).  Food by Vicki’s Eatery, cash bar plus entertainment.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

  • 06:30pm  Travis Callison  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music http://traviscallison.band/    

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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