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March 08, 2020 - March 14, 2020
March 08, 2020 - March 14, 2020
  • 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  uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com or www.uufsc.com

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

  • 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 Café

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 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 trish.heck@gmail.com

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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: rasarkela@yahoo.com or sanace505@msn.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 - 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

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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 emikols@Q.com

  • 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 programs@silvercitymail.com

  • 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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