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February 09, 2020 - February 15, 2020
February 09, 2020 - February 15, 2020
  • 02:00am  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Playing with Fire" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “What Freethinkers Can Learn from Billy the Kid”   ::  Spiritual

    A freethinker is a person who reaches conclusions based on verifiable information, someone who understands that when information changes, the conclusions must also change. With a little help from Billy the Kid, Jim Smith will examine the role that uncertainty ...   

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

  • 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  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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 An American Living in France by Sandra Peters. 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 - 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Bill Harrison to Share WWII Naval Experiences at Rotary  ::  Social Events

    Rotarian Bill Harrison will discuss his World War II naval experiences at the meeting. There is no charge to attend the presentation, but if members of the public wish to join the Rotarians in their lunch of an entrée, a salad and ...   

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

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Minecraft Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    MinKids 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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

  • 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 NRG@swchi.org.

  • 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  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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  WILL Lunch and Learn: "The Evolution of Human Breast Milk: It’s More Than Just a Meal"  ::  Education

    Fred Fox, MD will discuss the importance of breast milk as nutritional substrate and mother/infant bonding, the roles of initiating immune processes, signaling neurodevelopment, presenting growth factors for organ systems, establishing the infants healthy microbiome, as well as other functions, all with lifelong implications ...   

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    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Meeting and Potluck  ::  Political

    5:30 pm Potluck & 6:20 pm General Meeting. We will be discussing preparation for the County Central Committee/Pre-Primary Convention.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-956-8942

  • 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

  • 09:00am  Community Collaboration Meeting: Continental Divide Trail Coalition  ::  Public Meetings

    The Community Speaker will be Nicole Karem, Gateway, Community Coordinator for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition. Karem will discuss how she and the CDTC staff work with our Gateway Communities to utilize their proximity to the Trail for economic development.   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  www.silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 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 - 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 emikols@Q.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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:30pm  “Power Structures” Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    Western New Mexico University artists in residence for ceramics Atziry A. Apodaca's and Natalie Rae Good's “Power Structures” exhibits what the two have created throughout their residencies so far. The exhibit will also be on display Feb. 14 from 12:15 ...   

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    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

  • 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

  • 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 ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • 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.

  • 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  "1912: A Musical Snapshot of America in the Year New Mexico Became a State"  ::  Arts & Music

    Part of the Silver City Public Library Concert Series. Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne combine their extensive knowledge of historic American music with expert performance, bringing to life through music this key moment of New Mexico's history. The program's climax is the corrido, "Hymn ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • Love Local on Territorial Charter Day  ::  Social Events

    In 2020, Silver City MainStreet is asking residents to Love Local by shopping and dining in downtown Silver City with your Valentine. Downtown Silver City offers more than twenty places to dine and drink, more than twenty retail shops with affordable gifts, ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  www.silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 08:00am  Battle of the Gila Karate Tournament  ::  Sports

    8:00 am registration; 10:00 am competition begins. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for USAMA Members.   

    Location  WNMU Gymnasium

    Contact  www.onikenkarate.com

  • 09:00am  Silver City Territorial Charter Day Urban Challenge Fun Run  ::  Social Events

    5K run starts at the Downtown Arch on Broadway. Day-of registration at Visitor Center at 8:00am. Entry fee is 3 cans of food for Food Banks. First 100 people to register will get a T-shirt. To pre-registrater email Charmeine@silvercitymainstreet.com   

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    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  575-534-1700 or Charmeine@silvercitymainstreet.com or www,silvercitymainstreet.com

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Territorial Charter Day: "Explore Mining" Family Activities  ::  Kids' Activity

    Freeport McMoRan and the Silver City Museum invite kids and kids-at-heart to buckle in to the Haul Truck Simulator, where they can experience driving a giant truck into the mine with a one-on-one instructor! To reach this level, participants must ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 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

  • 11:00am - 10:00pm  Drink Specials and Costumes at Little Toad Creek  ::  Social Events

    Order an old-fashioned drink from an old-time barkeep. Choose from the Kentucky Buck, the Brown Derby, and the Desert South. Come for happy hour from 3-6 and get $1 off.   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

  • 11:00am - 05:00pm  Fort Bayard and Antique Gun Exhibit  ::  Social Events

    The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will share what went on at Fort Bayard and why it is so important in our local history. Display includes antique guns.   

    Location  Murray Hotel

  • 11:00am  The Story of the Territorial Charter with Don Montoya   ::  Social Events, Education

    Historian and speaker Dr. Montoya will relate Silver City’s fascinating origin story, and the reason we are all here in Silver City, and at Territorial Charter Day. Don’t go another year without being able to tell your friends about your ...   

    Location  El Sol Theater

  • 12:00pm  Storytelling at the Silver City Museum  ::  Kids' Activity

    12 noon and again at 2:00pm, historian and performer Hugh Epping will weave true tales of wonder and enchantment from our collective past for audiences of all ages.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 12:30pm  Music by Danny Cordova   ::  Arts & Music

    At  12:30 and again at 2:00pm, guitarist and balladeer Danny Cordova returns to Territorial Charter Day and traditional music that evokes a wilder era in our western history.   

    Location  El Sol Theater

  • 01:00pm  Line Dancing with the Silver Stompers  ::  Arts & Music

    Pull on your stomping boots and get jiggy with local line dancing group.   

    Location  El Sol Theater

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Permaculture Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Education

    Plant of the Month: Quince - Please share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas about this plant. Skill Share: Self Care for the Growing Season: Acupressure points, self massage and other delightful ways to keep your body happy this growing season.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

    Contact  575-574-7268

  • 01:30pm  Folklorico Dancing with Cielito Folklorico   ::  Arts & Music

    Deming-based dance troupe brings their renowned talent and gorgeous costumes to light up El Sol.   

    Location  El Sol Theater

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  Burlesque Baseball   ::  Sports

    Reviving an age-old Grant County tradition, this goofy goodwill game has different rules than normal baseball! Costumed players win drink tickets rounding bases, skipping and displaying goofy walks instead of running, and performing a required victory dance when they catch ...   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  Register to play by contacting Raul Turrietta at 505-977-1056.

  • 07:00pm - 10:00pm  Territorial Charter Day Ball - Party Like it's 1878  ::  Arts & Music, Social Events

    Tickets $10. Music by The Illusions Band. Cash bar provided. Dress code is Period and/or Fabulous Formal Wear. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, Silver City Museum, Vintage Fantasies, Javalina, Tranquil Buzz and the Murray Hotel.   

    Location  Murray Hotel

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