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February 11, 2018 - February 17, 2018
February 11, 2018 - February 17, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "The Shape of Water" (R) 4:00pm; "Hostiles" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "The Invisible Underside of Poverty in America"   ::  Spiritual

    A flurry of recent books has brought attention to what is happening in our country, with more people slipping into poverty, yet remaining almost invisible to the news. Sunny Kellerman will facilitate a discussion of poverty in America. This will ...   

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

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

    "Justice League" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "The Shape of Water" (R) 4:00pm; "Hostiles" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 11:00pm  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. All are invited to stop by and share your insights and ideas with Mayor Ladner.   

    Location  Tranquilbuzz

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

    Our speaker is Ellen Brown from the U.S. Forest Service. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 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  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  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  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 07:00pm  "Tribute to the Little Rock Nine"   ::  Education

    A 45-minute presentation by Dr. Carlos Richard of Oregon highlights the legacy of the Little Rock Nine chapter of the civil rights era. Presented by the Western New Mexico University Department of Student Life and the Black Student Union.   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-538-6611

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic - Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Hostiles" (R) 4:00pm; "The Shape of Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Session  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Special Meeting Agenda IV. Approve/Disapprove Letter of Commitment to Fund Improvements to the Bataan Park Baseball Fields for Collegiate Play - Commissioner Gabriel Ramos V. Adjournment Note: In accordance ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Work Session  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Work Session Agenda IV. Purpose• The general purpose of the County Work Session is to inform the Grant County Board of Commissioners of the Agenda items that ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 01:30pm - 04:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weekly workshops from Feb. 6 - March 20. An interactive group workshop for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions. It focuses on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and ...   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1559

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  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. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  trish.heck@gmail.com or 575-534-0207

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS - "Territorial Charter Day" - February 17, 2018 "Western New Mexico University's Quasquicentennial Week" - February 11 - 17, 20185. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 07:00pm  President’s Chamber Music Series Special Performance: Featuring Sonatas en Duo   ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $15. Valentine’s Concert featuring Sonates en Duo, a spectacular harp and saxophone duo from France. Sonates en Duo evokes the charm of France with its combination of velvety soprano saxophone and the sweetness of the plucked harp.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469 or cultural.affairs@wnmu.edu

  • 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

    "Hostiles" (R) 4:00pm; "The Shape of Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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 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. This week’s Storytime will be bilingual. 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 - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn: Who’s in Control? Russian Federalism and Putinsm”   ::  Education

    This program and discussion is free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or info@will-learning.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn: “Who’s in Control? Russian Federalism and Putinsm”   ::  Education

    Allison Evans will speak.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 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

  • 03:00pm  Grant County Water Commission Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability who ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.grantcountynm.com

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees! 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

  • "Healthy You: A Behavior Change Program for Healthy Living  ::  Health & Wellness

    Classes will begin Thursday, Feb 15 and meet every Thursday morning for 6 weeks ending March 22. Class size is limited so please call and reserve your spot. The concept is “taking a non-dieting approach to health” outlines the differences ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  575-388-1559 or judyo@nmsu.edu

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

    "Hostiles" (R) 4:00pm; "Black Panther" (PG-13) &;00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am  Grant County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State Flag III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda IV. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports – Taffy Arias V. Public Input • During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

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

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be creating Chinese New Year’s Dragons. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

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

  • 04:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    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 ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Search and Rescue  ::  Public Meetings

    We are a professional, all-volunteer team welcoming new members with outdoors skills to assist lost or injured individuals in SW New Mexico.   

    Location  City Hall Annex

    Contact  http://gcsar-nm.org/ 575-538-5706.

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

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:00pm  Meet Candidate for Public Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard  ::  Political

    Meet Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard and learn about her concerns and share yours because she wants to hear what you think is important! Stephanice grew up in Grant County and wants to keep connected with the people where her roots ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

  • 06:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  The 2018 $1.98 Show  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:30. Tickets available at Shevek’s Casuals or at the door. Show is rated “R.” No one under 18 admitted. A Silver City tradition for many years, the $1.98 Show features the sometimes questionable, sometimes jaw ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • 07:00pm  Chinese New Year Celebration with Melanie Zipin and the Sugar Leafs  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    Richard Felger will talk about “March to the North: the Last Tropical Orchid”. Orchids, oaks, agaves, yuccas, daturas, cacti and many other plant groups are hugely diverse towards the tropics but have only a few representatives that have migrated north. ...   

    Fairy Slipper Orchid

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  gilanative@gmail.com

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

    "Coco" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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